North Star January 16 2013

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This Patt Holt singing group originated as an eighth grade choir group in 1972 The group has expanded through the years and now includes 46 members. (christina desalvo)

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FEATURES

SPORTS

1 winter dance With Snow-

12 popcorn guy Sophomore

35 Winter season This photo page

coming only three weeks away, StuCo has to make decisions on decorations.

Jesse Davila stores his own personal popcorn machine in his locker.

3 Certification Five FHN teachers

14 undecided After purchasing

now have National Board Certification in their areas of teaching.

4-5 hall of famE After five years

on the cover This month, the North Star takes an in-depth look the connection between people and their pets and how mcuh they have become a part of their lives and families.

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of planning, FHN is opening a sports Hall of Fame.

FEATURES

10-11 nail fashions Check out

this fashion spread to learn some nail decoration tips.

12 Street racer Junior Brad

Winkelmann races karts for recreation.

her first electric-guitar six years ago, Zoe Ridenhower has enjoyed playing music.

16 working world Junior Alyssa

Thrasher has already landed a job in the real estate business.

SPORTS

30-31 track As the winter

season starts up, pre-season track practices begin.

34 football Check out this

page to learn about the history of the Super Bowl.

shows off some of the sports that have been taking place during the current season.

36 making varsity Underclassmen

share how it feels to be a part of a varsity team.

OPINIONS

42 resolutions People must

make the decision on whether or not to uphold their New Year’s resolutions.

43 Decisions The deadline

of signing up for next year classes is closing in.

43 American idol This

competitive singing show kicks off its 12th season.

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Briefs by Amanda Stallings

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The Tekno Bubbles rained down last year at the 2011-2012 Snowcoming dance. This year, StuCo is incorporating the Tekno Bubbles back into Snowcoming. The blacklight gives the bubbles glow-in-the-dark effects. (file photo)

his year’s Snowcoming, themed Blizzard Blackout, will be Jan. 26. Ticket sales start today and will continue through Jan. 24 with each ticket costing $10.

StuCo plans to bring back the glow in the dark Tekno bubbles that were used last year.

The bubbles will cost StuCo $1,000, but they estimate that 400 to 500 students will attend the dance which will give them a budget of $4,000-$5,000.

“When we started planning for the dance, we knew a lot of seniors wanted to have it for their last year since they like them so much,” StuCo secretary Hannah Brown said. “It’s also crunch time with planning and since the bubbles go along with our theme of the Blizzard Blackout, we made the choice to pay for them again.”

Senior Jenna Friedman hopes that the Tekno bubbles will be a part of the dance this year because it will be the last Snowcoming she’ll be able to attend.

“I do want to see the bubbles again this year,” Friedman said. “I feel like they make the atmosphere of the dance more enjoyable.”

Raising funds for the All-Knighter

A student purchases a snack at the snack table. The table that is located in the FHN Commons is one of the biggest fundraisers for the All-Knighter. (file photo)

The snack table located in the FHN commons is one of the biggest fundraisers for the All-Knighter The snack table provides $25,000 for the event each year. As of press time, the table has brought in $12,900.

Kaye Stein, who has ran the snack table for the All-Knighter for three years, worries that some of the new health regulations may set back the rate of sales, but she believes they will still reach their goal.

The All-Knighter will take place after graduation on June 1. The overall all cost of the event is $80,000 to $90,000.

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Dr. jones Retirement

After 42 years in the education and administrative fields, Dr. Darlene Jones will be retiring. She has been FHN’s principal for 17 years.

“I will miss the wonderful people I work with everyday,” Jones said. “I love the energy of a high school and all of the school activities that happen.”

Jones hopes to end her career in the District doing the best she can and wants to help the District in any way needed after her retirement.

“I think it’s important for me to finish my career when I am doing a good job,” Jones said.

PROM PREPARATIONS Prom takes place on April 20. When juniors and seniors got to vote on the theme of Prom, it was a tie between “An Unforgettable Night” and “A Night in Vegas.” The two themes are now combined, making it “An Unforgettable Night in Vegas.” Currently, junior delegates are working on designing tickets and invitations.

“I feel like preparation is going well,” Junior Class President Caitlyn Gardner said. “We have a lot of good ideas. I’m looking forward to everyone having a good time.”

bAND bOOSTER CLUB On Jan. 19, the FHN Band Booster Association will hold their annual Trivia Night. This event helps raise money for the band’s yearly special staff of $30,000. The special staff includes instructors, parents and volunteers.

Booster Club member Cyndi Griffin hopes to reach her goal of filling all 25 tables. As of press time, 18 tables have been filled.

“The night is a lot of fun to attend and everyone seems to enjoy them,” Griffin said. “[It helps lower] band fees.”

North Street

Last year, The Learning Commons were unable to host the North Street Coffeehouse due to switching to a 21st Century learning space.

This year, they plan to work with other department members and hold the event together.

North Street will take place in the Learning Commons on Feb. 21 and 22. Media specialist Angie Gunnell wants the event to feel more contemporary.

“I was both happy and sad last year when we didn’t hold the event,” Gunnell said. “So, I’m super excited about doing the event again.”

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On Dec. 20, teachers Courtney Freeman, Lori Moore, and Sarah White were presented with their awards for achieving the National Board Certification. Math teacher Steve Willott also qualified his second time for the NBCT award. Other teachers in the Francis Howell District also have achieved the award after working for hours on the project. There are several more teachers currently working to achieve this prestigious status at FHN by writing long papers and submitting their students work for evaluation. (sammie savala)

picking out the right parts to win

50% Of students will have their eyes drawn to this graphic based on the birght color alone. Pretty neat huh?

High school students from FHSD who are on the local Raven Robotics team had a meeting on Jan. 8 for their upcoming competition that takes place on March 14-16. (kendrick gaussoin)

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FHSD students from all three high schools unite to form a robotics club.

They face the task of creating a robot to perform unique tasks.

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On Jan. 5 Raven Robotics, the FHSD Robotics team, received their challenge for this season from FIRST Robotics, the organization that sponsors robotics competitions nationally.

12 FHN students are on the team along with 30 other FHSD students and 10 sponsors.

Raven Robotics must build a robot that efficiently shoots frisbee disks into a goal then climbs a tower. The team has until Feb. 19 to build their robot. During the six weeks, Raven Robotics works on their robot three nights a week at FHC for a total of 10 to 12 hours a week.

“Crazy,” sponsor Brian Stemmermann said.

“That’s what the build season is-- chaotic, busy.

It’s educational, yet it’s fun.”

Each team begins with the same kit but are allowed to purchase additional parts if they feel they need to. Teams are required to build their robot completely on their own; they are not allowed to buy already assembled and functioning parts or obtain any external help. All robots are required to be under 120 pounds, 112 inches

in perimeter and 54 inches in diameter. The total cost of the robot, discluding the beginning kit, may not exceed $4,000 and no individual part may exceed $400.

“I help program and do the wiring,” senior Matt Bries said. “I like the challenge of it-- trying to beat the other teams and make it to the championships.”

Competitions begin with eight to 16 qualifying rounds, in each of which teams of three robots are chosen at random to work together to score as many points as they can. After the qualifying rounds, the top eight teams go through finals, which are double elimination.

“FIRST Robotics emphasizes co-opertition,” Stemmermann said. “It means students should be competitive, but still cooperate with their teammates, and other teams.”

On Feb. 19, the build season ends. Raven Robotics plans to attend the St. Louis Regionals March 14-16, and hopes to attend the Crossroads Regional Terre Haute in Indiana April 4-6.

“The final product is not the robot itself,” Head sponsor Mark Krueger said. “The final product is the kids learning how to work together.”

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BECOMING

THEIR BEST Three teachers are awarded the highest standard in teaching

BY DANIEL BODDEN

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FHN teachers Courtney Freeman, Lori Moore, and Sara White have achieved National Board Certification in their areas of teaching.

They finished the process last spring, but didn’t find out the results until this past November.

“I remember I was sitting in my room with my three-year-old,” White, who was certified in English, said. “When I finally logged in and saw the results, I cried.”

The National Board Certified teachers (NBCTs) had to submit four detailed portfolios

by March 31 which included reflections and videos of teaching, as well as take six tests. The process involves 400 hours of work and costs over $2,000. It can take one to three years, and NBCTs must be recertified every 10 years, which is what Steve Willott and Aaron Manfull did this year.

“I think the whole process made me look at teaching in a way I’ve never done,” Freeman, also certified in English, said. “Instead of looking at how students were doing, I was looking at

what I was doing to help them achieve.”

FHN currently has 11 certified teachers.

FHSD as a whole has 75 NBCTs, the most of any district in the state of Missouri.

“We are one of the larger districts in the state and in the area so that is probably part of it, but I think too that it’s the positive focus that it’s had here in Francis Howell,” Dr. Laura Brock, director of Adult Learning and Gifted Programs, said. “I think our District has that special quality of the teachers who care about what they do and want to do their best.”

The District made Joan Rigby, an FHC library media specialist, the district facilitator of NBCTs and also has already certified mentors available to teachers attempting to achieve certification. Rigby is available to assist teachers at two sessions each month at the FHC library where teachers can work on their portfolios in a quiet environment. The District also paid for new video equipment a few years ago, offers grants to pay for certification, and gives a $3,000 bonus each year to NBCTs. “This shows that the District supports and recognizes the process as a benefit to its students,” Rigby said. “It gives so much support and pays to give help time, a quiet place, and monetary incentive.”

The new NBCTs were recognized at the Board of Education meeting on Dec. 20. They received a certificate and new ID badge as well as some gifts from the Francis Howell Education Association.

“It’s just a shining star that our teachers excel at what they do and they are honored for it,” Brock said. “We feel we have the best teachers and they’ve proven themselves by doing the next step. We’re very very proud of it.”

Musical decision

BY JAKE CHIARELLI

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During the 2010-11 school year, the Drama department held the musical Godspell. Students that want to try out for the next play can contact the drama teacher. (file photo)

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Every other year, the Drama Club chooses a musical as the spring production. This year, they chose “High School Musical.” The musical takes place April 4-6.

“We put on five productions a year, and one spring musical every other year,” Tandler said. “We ended up choosing “High School Musical” this time around. I think it was a good choice.”

Choir Teacher Lorraine Smith, Assistant Band Director Paul Ahlemeyer and Tandler had the options of “Grease,” and “The Wizard of Oz,” which had smaller casts, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” which required a brass instrument section.

“Not everyone agrees with the musical being ‘High School Musical,’” Drama Club Historian Kelsey McIlroy said. “There were other options some people would’ve preferred, like ‘Grease.’”

According to Drama Club President John Hallemeier, the upcoming musical’s audience and cast size is hard to predict because some potential viewers would’ve preferred the other options.

“Musicals typically draw large crowds,” Hallemeier said.

“But it’s impossible to say what the turnout will be.”

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Howell north The first 10 people to ever be inducted into the FHN Hall of Fame for achievements in sports and volunteering Info given by the FHN athletic department

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Hall of Fame A newly added Hall of Fame recognizes FHN alumni athletes and community volunteers

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Tomorrow night around 6:45 p.m. in the big gym, 10 people will be recognized and inaugurated into the FHN Hall of Fame. Those being inaugurated include alumni athletes and community parents that have volunteered for FHN. “They are people who have made a positive difference either in our school or our community,” Principal Darlene Jones said.

“They’re crucial in establishing our reputation as a school, our image as a school and it adds to our traditions.”

According to FHN Activities Director Mike Janes, the idea of the Hall of Fame has been in the works for around five years, and he believes current FHN students and athletes will be inspired because of it.

“It gives a chance to bring back some of the past of Howell North, to show the community of the great athletes that we have had and still do have,” Janes said.

“Student athletes now are going to think ‘Wow, I think that’s a goal of mine, I would love to be in the Howell North Hall of Fame.’”

Former FHN Activities Director Mike Dunn believes the people being inaugurated are deserving of the honor.

“I think that it gives the school a chance to honor some of the individuals that brought positive attention to our school,” Dunn said. “They’re some of the best.”

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Sweeney graduated in 2001, and while at FHN, she played basketball, was on the golf team for three years and ran track and field during her senior year. Sweeney was the St. Charles County Post Player of the year in 2000. She played basketball at Columbia College and earned American Midwest Conference First Team during all four years that she played. She was inducted into the Columbia College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010.

Pirtle-Hall, who graduated from FHN in 2001, holds the FHN track record in the 1600 and 3200 meter. She is the Go! St. Louis Marathon course record holder and a 2012 Olympic Trials qualifier.

Through the years of 2006-2990, she coached a fourth place class 4A cross country runner at McCluer North. Pirtle-Hall is also a NCAA and NAIA cross country runner and has participated various half-marathon and marathon runs.

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Sexton was FHN’s first state champion in any sport. He went on to become a three time state wrestling champion and finished his high school career with a 111-10 record. He was selected to represent the USA all-star team in the prestigious Pennsylvania/USA all-star meet. After graduating from FHN in 1990, Sexton wrestled for the University of Missouri-Columbia. He came out a winner in that as well. Sexton was a four year starter and letterman at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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White Sox player, Buerhle graduated from FHN in 1997. After high school, Buerhle continued his baseball career at Jefferson Community College.

He made his major league debut on July 16, 2000 with the Chicago White Sox. He threw a no-hitter on April 18, 2007 vs. the Texas Rangers. On July 23, 2009 Buerhle threw the 18th perfect game in major-league history versus Tampa Bay. Buerhle is the only pitcher in baseball history to have thrown multiple no-hitters and earn more than one Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

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Iwaszkowiec was named the Parade Magazine National Soccer Player of the Year in 1995-96. After graduating from FHN in 1996, he attended Clemson University and has been coaching college soccer for the past several years.

Jeremy played on the first FHN State Final team in 1994, the Final Four team in 1995, as well as the first FHN Quarterfinal team in 1993. He’s the career leader in goals, assists and points, was the team captain and an honor student. He was also All-Metro player of the year 1995-96.

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Matthews played football and ran track at FHN before graduating in 1993. In 1991, he was the Football Team District Champion and the GAC Football Player. He averaged 7.8 yards per carry and helped beat Howell with 268 yards. Matthews continued sports in college and at the professional level. He went to Purdue University with a full ride as a running back and played with future NFL greats like Mike Alstott and Drew Brees.

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Before graduating in 1990, Hurt-Polland played softball, basketball and ran track for FHN. During her high school years, she became a first Team All-Conference player and was given an MVP award during the years that she played softball.

Hurt-Polland also had a third place finish at State in 1989 and was named the St. Charles Post Athlete of the Week. She received an athletic scholarship for softball to Missouri State University. She is now an assistant coach for the St. Louis Fusion ASA Northern National Champs.

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Sloan graduated from FHN in 2000. During high school, he played basketball from 1998 until he graduated. He was a three time all-conference and honorable mention all-metro in 1998. In 1999, Sloan was third team AllMetro and second Team All-State. He was also first team in All-Metro and in Team All-State in 2000. Chris holds the FHN record for career points, a total of 1664, and ended up having a career rebounds record of 750.

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Anderson is a parent of three FHN alums. She initiated Black and Gold Day and initiated the scholarship program for a boy and a girl from the Athletic Booster Club. During her time of being a North parent, she dedicated countless hours supplying concession stands for all sports. She also fought for and established a weight room for athletes and students. Anderson also received a Francis Howell Hall of Fame award for her volunteer work.

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Grose graduated from FHN in 1995. During her years at North, Grose played on the girls’ State soccer Championship team. In 1995, Grose was given the Parade All-American award. While playing soccer for North, Grose ended her high school career of 103 goals, making her the all-time leading scorer for Lady Knight’s soccer. After graduating from high school, Grose continued on to play soccer for Indiana University, and then embarked on a college coaching career.

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Features

Above: The Pat Holt singers perform “Toyland“ at the Lindenwood Cultural Art Center on December 15th. They had two shows that day and tickets sold for $5.

Right: Sophomore Lauren Tenenbaum prepares for her first dance in Patt Holts, “A Saint Charles Christmas“. She dressed as a doll in “Toyland” and then followed it up with a solo of “Are My Ears On Straight?”

“There’s always that nervous energy and then once you get half way through the show, you know you’ve got this,” Tenenbaum said.

Far Right: Jillian Strickland, Kelsey Mcllroy, and Andrew Stoker sing in an ensemble together.

The three go to 1-2 practices a week and usually perform at nursing homes.

(Christina DeSalvo)

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PATT HOLT SINGERS

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FHN students partake in a local group of singers that continue a 40-year streak of performances while gaining new members every year

just recently saw his first show, said. “Their voices sound great together.” alexistainter@gmail.com | @Lexis_Taint Holt says the respect the group members have for each What started out as a group of middle schoolers back in other helps put together a good show for the audience. They 1972 singing in masses at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic easily connect with each other because they all have one thing School has now grown into three different groups categorized in common. by age: Just Kids, The Connection and The Patt Holt Singers.

“We all share the same love for music and performing,” The Patt Holt Singers have developed into a group including sophomore Lauren Tenenbaum said. “I like that a bunch of 46 singers overall. really talented people can get along and come together.”

“I didn’t try to start this group,” Director and Founder Patt Tenenbaum plans to learn or “blossom” as a performer and Holt said. ”I didn’t expect it to last.” get better with the group. She’s only been with the group for a Holt was originally an English teacher at Borcouple months and she already loves it. She was romeo with very little experience with music FHNTODAY.COM encouraged to join by Jillian Strickland, who aside from playing piano from the age of two, has been with them since about age 6. yet she was chosen to take on the job of being “My parents met and got married through the the director for the eighth grade choir. group,” Strickland said. “My family has done it To watch a When they began singing at church, crowds and it’s something I always wanted to do when video about the FHN of people came just to see them sing. At the end I was little.” students in of the year, the kids wanted to continue what Strickland’s parents aren’t the only couple to the Patt Holt Singers. they started. get married in the group. They are one of 19 OR use this link: goo.gl/sU4qe “I told them they could come over, and we couples that can thank The Patt Holt Singers for could have practices at my house,” Holt said. “I their marriage. Even those who aren’t connected was surprised when 45 kids showed up in my living room.” by marriage or blood still share a close bond.

Now, 40 years into it, The Patt Holt Singers are known for “It’s a big family,” junior Kelsey McIlroy, who has been their variety of shows, filled with singing and dancing. with the group for about 4 years, said. “We’re all just a bunch Their shows include a Disney show, a military show, a of goofballs.”

Christmas show and “The Beat Goes On”, with pop songs The Patt Holt Singers have worked hard around the Christfrom the 50s to the 90s. They’ve performed in various places, mas season. For the month of December they had a total of 18 from the White House to nursing homes. shows, including a performance at the Scott Air Force Base “We do what the show demands, what people want,” Holt in Illinois. said. “The whole purpose of The Patt Holt singers is to make This summer, they plan on plenty of shows at fairs and people happy.” conventions. The Patt Holt Singers are also trying for their Audience members like to describe them as “a community fifth show at the White House. based group that does holiday and seasonal shows for enter“This year’s getting booked up,” Holt said. “As long as we tainment” or “a group with lots of good people who can sing have people with good voices that can entertain and work and dance and harmonize.” well, we’ll still be around.”

“They are awesome,” sophomore Andrew Leonard, who

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RIDE OF THE MONTH

KART

Winkelmann carries on the family tradition of racing with the support of his family

Sophomore Jessie Davila shows off his locker where he keeps his popcorn maker. Jessie pops corn before and after school, during lunch, and the occasional passing period. (zack eaton)

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Junior Brad Winkelmann has been racing since he was eight.

Brad comes from a long line of racers. His grandpa was a street racer, his uncle a drag racer, and his dad participates in races with him as well as being an instructor for teen drivers. He currently races a 2011 Margay Braus 1.11 kart.

“It is as close as you can get to F1 cars,” Brad said.

Brad’s family races all over the midwest. In 2010, Brad was participating in a kart event in New Castle, IN. After speeding down the front straight and getting halfway around the corner, his brakes gave out and he slammed into a tire wall. Despite the accident, Brad was uninjured.

“I don’t send him out if the kart’s not 100 percent, and I make sure to double-check his safety gear,” Joe Winkelmann, Brad’s father, said.

According to Brad, the racing expenses are the biggest obstacle they overcome each weekend.

“It is hard, but thats what he loves to do,” Teri Winkelmann, Brad’s mother, said.

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A Poppin’ Snack

Sophomore Davila stores a popcorn machine in his locker to make a snack anytime he wants

BY EMILY HAMPSON

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Kernels explode into white, fluffy clouds as sophomore Jesse Davila pops popcorn in the band hallway at FHN. In Jesse’s locker there is an air-popcorn popper that pops about three-fourths the size of a tub of popcorn you can get at the movies. According to Jesse, all you need is one-half cup of kernels and an electricity source to make the popcorn in about three minutes. About three times a week Jesse can be found plugging his popcorn machine into an outlet near his locker in the band hallway with permission from the nearby teachers.

“I’d never pop popcorn during a passing period because there’s too many kids in the hallway,” Jesse said.

Jesse enjoys his popcorn as a snack in class or even for his lunch, which he pops in the mornings before school, during lunch or after school. He also stores salt and artificial butter in his locker to add flavor to the popcorn. Jesse adds the flavorings to a tub that contains the popcorn, then closes the lid and shakes the tub so it can be evenly distributed; however, he claims the popcorn can get a little messy.

“It all started out when I brought popcorn for a party we were having in German Club,” Jesse said.

“Then I thought, since it was that easy, why don’t I keep the popcorn machine in my locker and bring a bag of kernels and just keep it to myself?”

The popcorn machine was a Christmas present Jesse got from his grandma last year, and he also has a similar popcorn machine at home. According to Jesse, many of his friends say they wish they had a popcorn maker in their locker too.

“I think it’s a pretty cool idea because when do you see a popcorn machine in someone’s locker?”

Sophomore Aiza Bustos, whose locker is near Jesse’s, said. “And it’s pretty convenient because it doesn’t take that long to make.”

Jesse shares his popcorn with his friends because he claims it makes too much for just one person to eat.

“A lot of kids, even the ones I’ve never met in my life, will try to just come up to me and tell me to just make them a batch,” Jesse said.

Jesse is also considering getting a coffee maker to add to his locker along with coffee creamer and flavorings.

“I figured why stop at the popcorn maker,” Jesse said.

Jesse says that he could never get sick of popcorn.

“It’s quick, simple, and delicious,” Jesse said. “I appreciate life here at school more than I would without it.”

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2012 Peeps

Short for the word“people,” used to address a close group of friends.

(2 pts.)

Swag

From the word “swagger,” a description of the way some Scottish people walk (in a swaying motion) but was misinterpreted by the English as someone who is cool. (1 pt.)

THE GAME OF SLANG There are many slang words and phrases used in 2012, use this game to learn their meanings and prepare yourself for keeping up with slang to be said in the future Def

Short for the word “definitely,” often used to express your agreement with an earlier statement someone has made.

(3 pts.)

Totes

Holla

A shorter form of the word “totally.”

(Commonly used by teenage girls) (3 pts.)

Originates from the word “holler.”

An exclamation to show excitement or enthusiasm.

(2 pts.)

Fran

A shorter form of the word “friend,” used to address close friends.

(1 pt.)

Short for the word “probably,” meaning something most likely will happen.

Also short for “problem,” used after a word associated with that person’s problems.

(2 pts.)

Photobomb

To jump in unexpectedly on a photo being taking or to ruin an otherwise decent picture. (1 pt.)

Cray

Common saying to describe someone or something that is crazy, or weird.

Example: “This is cray, why are you all hanging upside down from the ceiling?”

(1 pt.)

Sista

A form of the word “sister,” but can be used to describe siblings as well as close female friends. (1 pt.)

‘MERICA

Another word for “America,” usually used for expressing pride in America. (3 pts.)

Real Talk

Someone who is new to a task and bad at it; however, they refuse to take advice of experienced others. (1 pt.)

Phrase meaning “for sure,” used as a way of agreeing with a previous statement said by another person.

(3 pts.)

Dude

Finna

A word for guy or girl, usually addressing to someone in the same age group. Commonly used to get someone’s attention. (2 pts.)

From the word “legitimate,” meaning real or true. (3 pts.)

Saying used to emphasize that something said was in fact true or meaningful.

(3 pts.)

Noob

Fo Sho

Legit/ Legitly

Geek

An extremely intelligent person who tends to be socially awkward. (See the green box below for a definition of socially awk) (1 pt.)

2 players and up 1. Cut-out the cards at the bottom of the page and place upside down.

2. Mix up the cards and

Hater

Probs

How To Play

Closely associated with the statement “going to” or “gonna.”

(3 pts.)

My Bad

Phrase used to claim fault and apologize for making a mistake by the person at fault.

(1 pt.)

Used to describe someone who extremely dislikes another person for no apparent reason and excessively points out flaws in the person they dislike.

(1 pt.)

select one. Starting at the box marked 2012, move your piece the number of places indicated.

3. For each word you have three options, that you have a maximum of 30 seconds to complete: a. Use the word accurately in three different sentences. No gesturing. b. Draw a picture describing the word, letters not allowed. c. Accurately act out the slang word without speaking.

4. If you are able to

Ain’t Nobody Got Time Fo That Common phrase used to point out ones displeasure with unnecessary tasks that one must do.

(2 pts.)

Newb

Short for “newbie,” used to describe someone new to a certain task that is willing to learn.

(2 pts.)

accurately complete one of the options in the time allotted you receive all the points indicated on that square; otherwise, you receive no points.

5. When everyone reaches the What will be next square, add up each individual’s points and the person with the highest number wins the game.

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Kiddo

From the word “kid,” used to address someone usually around the same age group or slightly younger.

(1 pt.)

Epic Fail

A complete, total failure when something should have been simple to accomplish.

(3 pts.)

Socially Awk

A phrase used to describe a person who is uncomfortably, awkward in social situations (3 pts.)

Pic

YOLO

Short for the Stands for “you only word “picture.” live once.” Commonly Ex: “Let’s take said when doing a pic with your something potentially phone.” dangerous. (3 pts.)

(1 pt.)

Cut out the game pieces along the dotted line and use them to mark your spot on the board.

Definitions from: Urbandictionary.com

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Move ahead 1 space.

Move ahead 2 spaces.

Move ahead 3 spaces.

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Features

COLLECTOR OF THE MONTH

ROCKS

Pohlen finds new excitement each time he finds something old

BY RYAN GLUS rjglus@gmail.com

Senior Pete Pohlen has over a hundred crystals and rocks that vary in size, style, type and color that have each cost him $40 or more.

Pete’s collection began seven years ago when he took a trip to Johnson Shut-ins State Park.

“I started off just picking them off the ground when I was just a pip-squeak,” Pohlen said. “And on family vacations I would get the polished ones out of the bins. [Now] I buy them from rock shops.”

Pete has been fascinated by rocks since he was a child, influenced by his parents, especially his mother Amy Pohlen who’s a geologist.

He didn’t really see the meaning in them at first, but now feels like there is a lot more to it.

Pete charges his rocks with the rays of the sun by setting them outside in the light in order to get them to their fullest potential and then passes them on to friends.

“They bring different things to you; good luck, happiness.

He even has a peace rock,” 2012 FHN graduate Dominique Stephenson said. “He gave [his peace rock] to me, and then I passed it on to another friend.”

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Senior Zoe Ridenhower plays at the Saint Charles Coffee House on Jan.3. Originally, she played the guitar as a stress reliever, but now plays it as a hobby. Ridenhower performs songs from other artists, but also enjoys performing her own songs as well. “My favorite song to play is my original ‘So Close, So Far’, because it’s close to my heart and I’m proud of it,” said Ridenhower. (alyssia luque)

She’s Got the beat After forming the band Undecided, Ridenhower has been successful with the group and on her own

BY RACHEL GOODMAN

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Dave Ridenhower browses a Guitar Center magazine, looking for the next addition to his daughter, senior Zoe Ridenhower’s, band, Undecided. This would be one of many purchases he has already made. He searches for guitars, drumsticks and what he finds most expensive, amps.

“I’ve enjoyed being the provider or financial support on this adventure,” Dave said. “I wish I would have done something like this when I was younger, but I lacked talent.”

Zoe appreciates the support from her father. Not only does he back her up financially, but he also goes to all of her shows. He says he has no doubt that she will go far in music, and he always tries to give her his best advice-- make money, become famous and explore music.

Along with focusing on her homework and any upcoming Drama Club events, Zoe also finds time to plan the next band practice. It all started in sixth grade when she played the trombone in her middle school band.

“I was in middle school band, and in seventh grade, I went to a music store and bought an electric guitar,” Zoe said. “The rest is history.”

Their first headlining show was at the SciFi Lounge in Questwood Plaza Mall. There were

three other performers and an audience of around 30 people. Their big hit was the cover song “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5. This is also where they made their first dollar.

“It was only $25, but I hung up the first dollar in a frame in my basement,” Zoe said.

Justin Church, head of Open-Mic Night at the St. Charles Coffee House, is someone Zoe likes to call the band manager. Church helps the band get gigs outside of the Coffee House, as well as records them with his home-studio equipment. Undecided finished their second home-recorded CD consisting of six Christmas songs.

Since then, Zoe has landed some shows performing by herself, two of which were at the St. Charles Coffee House where she sings with her band and occasionally co-hosts the show. She began by singing cover songs from the radio’s Top 40 Hits list to now singing some original songs she wrote herself. Some people prefer Zoe to be solo.

“They’re not bad,” Carlos, a coffee shop worker, said. “They’re getting better, but I like it when she’s alone.”

On top of singing, Zoe also plays the guitar, bass, drums and basic piano. Her favorite instrument is the guitar; she has seven.

“My favorite is my blue, Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar, its my baby,” Zoe said. “No one can touch it.”

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JOB OF THE MONTH

REAL ESTATE

Thrasher gets a chance to jump start her potential career

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Through a family friend, junior Alyssa Thrasher landed herself a job in the real estate business working with her mom. Alyssa went through specific training and now works to help “flip” houses by investing in them and fixing them up.

As part of her job, Alyssa helps find houses that aren’t occupied and renovates them. Once they’ve been fixed, the house they’ve worked on is sold and a certain percentage is made from it as a profit.

“Flipping houses is easy for me when I have the time,” Alyssa said. “With school, it is harder and I’m still learning.”

Since Alyssa wants to have a career in real estate as an adult, she sees this job as an opportunity to get a head start and teach her the basic skills of the trade.

“It helps me prepare because it gets easier and I’m doing it with someone I know,” Alyssa said.

Alyssa isn’t the only member in her family who flips houses.

Her sister Lauren and her mother are part of the real estate business too. Alyssa’s mother believes that this job is beneficial for Alyssa and her future career.

“This job prepares her for her future because she is learning this business at such a young age,” Alyssa’s mom Lisa Thrasher said.

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Sophomore Brian Welker displays one of his favorite drawings he has done. Welker likes to draw series of realistic images, using mainly pen or pencil. Welker even has his work diaplayed in the Learning Commons. (zach eaton)

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Sculpting up a career Sophomore Welker has a love for art and plans to follow in his dad’s footsteps by making it a career

depth, a mechanical pencil to get really fine detail and shading for light emphasis and a 3D effect.

“Not many kids are this good at his age, so if he Dark lines outline the armor of the figure which keeps on getting better and better he will surpass jumps out on a horse, with a medieval sword raised all the other people,” Brian’s twin brother, David in the air, ready to attack anyone who crosses it. Welker, said.

Sophomore Brian Welker, brought life to this knight Along with drawing, Brian enjoys sculpting ususing nothing but a mechanical pencil and a single ing different materials such as clay, wool and duct piece of paper. tape. He also makes Renaissance “My dad helped me with art a long and Halloween costumes for his FHNTODAY.COM time ago and he still helps me to this friends. He has been into the craft day, but he even says that I’m better since he was five years old. Brian than him,” Brian, who prefers realistic is currently taking printmaking and art, said. is in FHN’s art club, he is planning To see a time Brian’s dad, Mark Welker, just reto take any other classes involving lapse of Brian working on ceived his Associates of Fine Arts Deart in the future. some of his gree and is into computer graphic art.

“Brian’s artwork is very, very artwork.

Mark helps Brian with his art through good,” Micheal Leistner, who runs OR use this link: goo.gl/X8zBr encouragement and constructive critiart club at North, said. “His drawcism. For fun, Brian and his dad pass ings are extremely detailed.” a piece of paper back and forth adding something Brian has shown his art on the website Devianof their own each time until they create a picture. tArt.com, a free website for artists to share their “We just kind of push each other,” Mark, who work and comment on others’ work. He hopes won the best artist of his class award at North in someday to make art more than just a hobby, but 1994, said. “Since he’s a little ahead of me right a career. now, he helps me push my envelope, and vise versa, “I think he has a shoulder above most anybody I have to push his.” of his grade level, much less the big boys that are According to Brian, he gets better by adding new out there,” Mark said. “I know plenty of adults who techniques to his drawings. He uses an eraser when can’t draw as well as he does and they’re already applying smoke, really dark lines around edges for artists.”

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Pets

a part of the family

The North Star takes an in-depth look at the connection between family and man’s best friend

Scan Here For a video on FHN students discussing their favorite things about their pets, and even mimicking their pet’s quirks.

Nugget

George

Gibby

Tannyr

Yago

Ty

pets have a psychological influence on their individual owner’s motivation

BY JORDAN BRYSON

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T

he mantra of “a dog is a man’s best friend” seems to be proven true for all types of animals time and time again either through personal experiences or studies done by various universities or veterinarians nationwide.

Amongst providing companionship and a feeling of need, owning a pet can aid in the social, behavioral, emotional and physical aspects of lives of individuals or of families, according to a study conducted by Miami University and St. Louis University in 2011.

“It’s about companionship, bonding, keeping the family together,” Katie Willis, a veterinarian technician and foster coordinator at the St. Charles Pet Adoption Center, said.

In a study of the human-animal bond done by PAWSitive Interaction, it was found that 48 percent of families consider their pet as another member of the family. Along with that factor, pets in families that include children can help the children develop by giving them something to be responsible for and to care for.

“Animals can be a net good for people,” FHN Psychology teacher Sean Fowler said. “Let’s be honest, the benefits of a pet can teach a kid responsibility. But pets can also lead to family conflict with feeding, walking, playing, clean up.”

In the study conducted by Miami University and St. Louis University, it was discovered that if someone owned a pet, they were more likely to exercise and were less susceptible to depression, loneliness or low self-esteem. The overall conclusion was that a majority of pet owners consider their pet as psychologically fulfilling as any human relationship.

“What they provide is unconditional regard,” Fowler said.

“They love you no matter what.”

As well as fulfilling desires of a family or individual, animals also can aid people participating in animal therapy programs. This type of therapy ranges anywhere from calming the elderly with Alzheimer's to physical therapy to helping children with Autism learn to focus.

Many different species of animals are also used in the therapy programs around the world today. Dolphin Assisted Therapy, mainly growing in popularity in Europe, focuses on stress relief for those with disorders such as depression or phobias, while programs like Canine Helpers Allow More Possibilities, serving the St. Louis area, use dogs to help adults or children with physical disabilities.

“People are healthier [with pets], especially in older generations,” Willis said. “Physical well-being is better when you have one.”

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Man’s best friend is just like having a human friend Info based off a study at Miami University and St. Louis University

62%

Today of homes in the US have pets

so what does that mean?

Those with pets...

Have a higher self-esteem “My dog Bailey gives me a higher self-esteem because I know there’s nothing bad enough that I could do that would make her stop loving me.”

-Ryan Sebacher, 12

Feel more belonging “I feel like Oscar has brought our family together. We found him in a dumpster, beaten, and it took a lot of hard work and effort from all of us to make him feel comfortable.”

-Jennifer Wei, 12

Have a sense of meaning “[Charlie] is always around when I need a friend and he just wants to make everyone happy.”

-Emma Cleveland, 10

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a horse is a girl’s best friend nagel found her horse through an instant connection; all it took was one ride around the ring

BY NICK BUSSELL

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He’s cocky, but he’s sweet. He doesn’t kick or bite, but he’s lazy and has an attitude. To put it short: he’s sassy. But junior Maddie Nagel doesn’t know it yet. She doesn’t see the first horse she’ll ever fall off of, the horse that will lead her to successive horse show victories, or the horse that will become a part of her family. She sees the cranky chestnut steed, although large and powerful looking, he is tired and overworked.

This doesn’t turn Maddie off. She’s determined to find her first horse, and follow legacy passed down by her mother. Maddie’s mother, Laurie Nagel, has always wanted her to ride. She’s prepared Maddie from a young age by putting her through gymnastics and contact sports so that she would develop the proper hand-eye-coordination and muscles to ride. When Maddie turned 16, Laurie sent her to Florida where she began a search for her first horse.

At the HITS Winter Festival in Ocala, Florida,

Maddie prepares to ride the Oldenburg horse despite his apparent attitude. He towers over her, so it’s a struggle to climb up for the first time.

Maddie is unsure of what will happen; the beast easily three times her size could throw her off.

“If you get on a horse and your personalities don’t click, or they don’t understand what you want and you don’t understand what they’re doing, it doesn’t really work out,” Maddie said.

They take off.

The horse holds a good mix of power and steadiness. For him it’s another run around the ring, for Maddie it’s a feeling of success. They move around the ring as one. Maddie knows it, he’s the one.

His name is Ty. He’s the sassy chestnut steed who loves to goof around. He causes a ruckus in his pen, and he globbers Maddie with kisses whenever she presents him with a treat.

“Some horses don’t have a personality, that’s one thing I like- that he has a personality and he’s not just there,” Maddie said. “He acts goofy and fun like a friend.”

Junior Maddie Nagel kisses Ty on the head after their ride. Nagel goes to the barn in Defiance, MO, every day after school to work and play with Ty. (murphy riley)

george is the cat’s meow at 20 lbs, george is still able to get everyone in the family to feed him on his own terms

BY NICK PONCHE

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It’s 3 a.m. All is quiet in the Bauer home, until...

Meow.

Softly at first, but then it gets louder. A mass of gray with white feet and a white stomach walks into the bedroom.

Meow.

He’s hungry. Bonnie Bauer groans. She knows he won’t stop until he’s fed, so she gets up to get him some food.

This is almost a daily occurrence, which is a contributing factor to his condition. Gregory the cat has been pronounced by a veterinarian “grossly obese.” He weighs 20 pounds, twice what he is supposed to weigh.

“We’ve tried diets and special food, but he either eats too much of it or it just doesn’t work on him,” senior Katie Bauer said. “It is funny to watch him walk around, though.”

George waddles along after Bonnie to his food, PAGE BY NICK BUSSELL

a confident strut in his step. It is the same strut he carries most of the day when following Katie, his closest companion, around the house.

“I spend way too much time with my cat,” Katie said.

Some of her friends say she’s obsessed with her cat and cats in general. While on a trip to Costa Rica, Katie took in a stray kitten and cared for it for a night. Despite these actions, Katie maintains that she isn’t obsessed. Other friends, however, admire that quality in her.

“It’s a healthy obsession, not an unhealthy one,” senior Andy Bartell said. “She just really loves cats.”

Gregory, now fed and complacent, returns to his sleeping spot underneath Katie’s bed.

Despite Katie’s love of all animals, her own cat will always hold a special place in her heart as well as her home.

“We treat him like a person; some people think he’s my brother when I’m talking about him because of his name,” Katie said. “He’s my fat cat-- I couldn’t live without him.”

Senior Katie Bauer holds her cat George.

Bauer has been known as “the crazy cat lady” because of her obsession for George, and her friends’ cats. (anne reinner)

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pet posting

Maniacs

Instagram has become an epidemic for high school students. The craze that started about two years ago has now grown to MORE THAN 30 million users, and it’s estimated that 58 photos are uploaded every second. A large portion of these photos are captivated by pets. showcased below are several fhn student posts.

Lindsey Bell, 12 lindseyy_bell Lazy Sunday

Junior Jake Tecklenburg attempts to play with his dog Murphy, although Murphy is waiting for Jake’s dad. Murphy ignores the rest of the family and sits near the front door everyday until Terry Tecklenburg arrives home. (murphy riley)

feel the dog-mance

A bond shared between a dog and the man who wanted nothing to do with him causes the rest of the family to go unnoticed

BY NICK PONCHE

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Murphy, a Shih Tzu, age six, sits on the steps in the front hall of the Tecklenburg house. This is where he spends a large amount of time during the weekdays. He is alert, watching the cars go by and barking at them as they pass. But more importantly, he is perched there because he is waiting.

Murphy is waiting for a man who originally hadn’t wanted another dog in the family. Terry Tecklenburg had vowed to not to have anything to do with taking care of Murphy when he had first arrived as a pet for his son Jake. This was a promise his family saw through from the beginning.

“He’s a dog lover, so we knew that he would become attached with him sooner or later,” Pam Tecklenburg said.

He is waiting for a man that, only weeks after being introduced to Murphy, started taking him on walks and jogs several times a week. Despite being “Jake’s pet,” these activities have gradually bonded Murphy and Terry over the years in a way that the rest of the Tecklenburg family has not been 22 FHNTODAY.COM

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able to compete with.

“My dad is his clear favorite,” senior Jake Tecklenburg said. “He doesn’t necessarily hate the rest of us, but I’ll just say this- He’s bitten everyone in the family except him, if that says anything.”

Waiting for one man he spends as much time as possible with. When Jake and other family members play fetch with Murphy, he refuses to bring the ball back. When Jake takes Murphy for runs, he appreciates it but does not go crazy with excitement. Murphy does not follow Jake around the house.

“He’s obsessed with Terry,” Pam said. “If there were a word for a ‘bromance’ but with a dog and a person, then we would use that for them all the time.”

Murphy is waiting, ignoring the rest of the family in the process. But they don’t mind. They understand who Murphy is mostly attached to.

“It’s really only had a minor effect on Jake,” Terry said. “It was never that big of a deal. If he does mind it, then it doesn’t show at all.”

Murphy is waiting for his true master and friend to come home.

Maddie O’Neill, 9 maddieejo Telly. <3 #barn

#winter

Gabe Rosas, 12 gabe_rosas My little baby :)

Caleb Martin, 11 _calebmartin Are you trying to take my blanket Daisy?

Do you have the cutest pet?

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Joey sprawls out for a nap on the Fritz’s sofa. The Fritz’s fostered Joey for a month before he was adopted out by the St. Charles Human Society. (photo submitted)

In his backyard, Jon Travis trains his German sheperd Gibby every day to become a better companion and protector of their home. (john smith)

Bonita, the female ball python, curls around Collin Witte’s neck. She is Collin’s favorite of the five pets the Witte family owns. (murphy riley)

To compensate for their animal void, the Fritzs FOSTER CATS TO PREPARE THEM FOR NEW FAMILIES

two new german shephards join the travises to create a family of four

a snake makes its way into the witte family AFTER A SPOILED CHRISTMAS SURPRISE

BY JORDAN BRYSON

BY DELORES LAMPKIN

BY CARLY VOSSMEYER

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Joey is still their favorite.

He was the 10th kitten to be fostered in the Fritz family household. The 10th kitten to be named in alphabetical order, like a hurricane. The 10th kitten to help fill the void in the hearts of animal lovers Dave Fritz and Beth Enloe Fritz after the loss of their German shepherd Spencer in 2009 and cat Milo in 2010.

“Joey was such a little sweetheart,” Dave said. “He didn’t get into trouble. You could make little kissy sounds, and he’d run to you like a little puppy.”

With excess dog and cat food, the Fritzs ventured near the end of the summer of 2011 to the St. Charles Pet Adoption Center (PAC), a branch of the Humane Society. Dropping off the supplies, they picked up a brochure for the animal fostering, not knowing this would lead them to eventually caring for Joey or their other favorites, Ella and Hank.

“We’re helping animals in need, helping the Humane Society and getting our animal fix,” Beth said.

May was the last time Joey scampered through the kitchen and family area barricaded by baby gates with Hank and Isabelle. They were kept for a month so the Fritzs could get them to the two-pound weight and make them comfortable around people. Beth describes being a foster family as being “on call”-- always waiting for Katie Willis, a veterinarian technician and foster coordinator of PAC, to say they need another temporary home for a litter.

“It’s a cross between a kid and a student,” Beth, who is the choir teacher at FZE, said.

“One of the hardest things is giving the kittens back and not seeing them grow up.”

As the Travises watch them reunite, they can feel the pain slowly fading away.

They can see the dogs’ shattered little hearts mold into one again. They can tell that the dogs love each other. Everyone is in shock--no one thought that the Travis family’s loss of their former dog Patton would be softened by a 6-month-old German shepherd puppy.

“It was really sad that the two of them [Patton and Gibby] weren’t going to be playing any more, that’s one reason why we got Daisy,” librarian Ann Travis said.

Three months ago, Patton, the Travis’ very first German shepherd rescue passed away. The loss of Patton left them in the dumps. Their moods brightened, however, when they got their new puppy Daisy.

The owners watch the dogs very apprehensively, not understanding how someone can love something that they have never seen. Gibby knew Daisy was his sister from the time he laid eyes on her.

“As soon as Daisy and Gibby saw each other they immediately knew they were related,” Morgan Boudreau at MOGS and alumni from FHN said. “I think things happen for a reason, now Gibby has a friend closer than Patton would have been.”

Gibby and Daisy enjoy the comfort of each other, everything Gibby does Daisy wants to do, as long as it doesn’t involve her getting her chocolate brown fur dirty.

The Travises believe that human and pet personalities work together and that’s what makes them a part of the family.

“Having the dogs in the house fills the holes, but Patton will always have a special place in our hearts,” Jon Travis said.

Ring!

Ring!

It’s just about a week until Christmas.

Sophomore Collin Witte’s cell phone rings. When he sees that it is his mother calling, he quickly and answers the phone.

He can hear her talking on the other line, but not to him. She is talking to his grandma about what they are planning on getting him for Christmas that year: a female ball python named Bonita.

Collin is more than excited to have this new addition to his family of nine, and now 10 including Bonita.

“They’re treated like humans in my house; they’re probably more spoiled than me,” Collin said. “We pretty much just treat them like family members.”

Now he even makes a habit of going to the pet store every other Saturday to buy a rat to feed Bonita.

“I never watched her eat, and I don’t want to see it,“ Witte’s sister Cassie said.

One time, while Collin was sitting on the couch in his living room watching TV, Bonita was out of her tank. The loving snake curled up on Collin’s stomach and fell asleep.

Along with the snake, the Witte family already owns two dogs--a chocolate lab named Chelsea and a golden retriever named Athena--and two cats, brown colored Evella, and black-and-white colored Bree, who is 19 years old.

“No matter what, if you’re having a good day or a bad day, they’re always there, and they always just want to play and relax,” Collin said. “It brightens up my day to go home and know that they’re sitting there waiting for me.”

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Right: Senior Rachel Kramer has three Shih Tzus, Brandy, Whiz-kee and Martini. (photo submitted) Top: The dogs personalities are demonstarated by the way they act around thier owners. (murphy riley) Bottom: The family takes great care of the dogs by paying for surgeries, breeding programs and special pet photographers. (murphy riley)

the more dogs, the merrier the kramer dogs make up a cliché clique of their own: the jock, the cheerleader and the ditz

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He saunters into the room with a sort of swag.

He’s your typical player. He’s smaller than a loaf of bread and knows he runs the show.

Rachel thinks of him as a little punk. The little brother she never had. The one she calls Whiz-kee.

Mom wouldn’t take a million dollars to get rid of him, but would never get another one just like him.

Brandy trots in behind him. She’s your typical cheerleader-- perky, bubbly, cute.

The best in the whole wide world who once stayed by Rachel’s bedside all day when she was at home, sick.

The third trips in after her. She’s not the brightest bulb in the tanning booth.

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Mom likes to say it’s a good thing people live in a shallow world because they don’t really rely on brains anymore.

Martini, a silly, gentle-natured sweetheart with the best kisses in the whole world.

It’s the first noticeably cold winter day this year. Three red sweaters with green Christmas trees are pulled out from Rachel’s mom’s drawer. Senior Rachel Kramer and her mom stand each of the dogs up to pull the sweaters over their heads.

Brandy’s goes on easily. For the most part.

She doesn’t remember that she likes wearing the sweater.

Martini is the easiest. As always. She just goes with the flow, not entirely aware of what is going on, but completely trusting.

Whiz-kee. Almost always the last. As they try to wrestle the cheerful Christmas outfit on him

he backs away, fighting it.

Finally everyone is happy and warm. They will stay this way until someone gets fed up with the snug sweater, wriggling around and trying to escape.

The story of how they came to be a part of the family started nine years ago.

Because in their new house Rachel, her sister Rebecca, and their mom pleaded to a new father for their hearts’ desires.

Then Mom found the puppy of two show dogs in a pet shop and named him Whiz-Kee. Then Rachel’s great-aunt bought the expensive puppy for her mother.

And after Whiz-Kee, her step-dad fell in love and needed one too.

And after Brandy, Mom had to have one more.

Because Shih Tzus are just like potato chips.

You can’t have just one.

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Tracy Heaton poses with Santa along with her and her sister’s birds. They make a tradition out of this every year. (photo submitted)

Heaton’s feathery friends join her in the annual photo shoot with santa claus

Laura Montgomery stands with her horses Nugget and Nova at her barn in Elsberry, Missouri. Montgomery has been a house owner since 1985. (ashleigh jenkins)

settling down with her rescued four-legged members of the family

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It’s the second week of December. Spanish teacher Tracy Heaton, her husband Jeff and twin sister Lori wake up bright and early in order to prepare for this event: the family picture with Santa. They’ve been doing this for eight years now.

It’s around 11 a.m. when they meet up in the strip mall parking lot. When they get out of the car they start unloading the crates that contain their 10 birds, all of which are cockatiels and parakeets. They enter a festively decorated building that reads “Kersting Veterinary Hospital: Bird Medicine and Surgery” where they are greeted and directed to the next room to have their pictures taken.

The birds chirp anxiously as Tracy takes her cockatiels, Wynton and Cricket, and places them on her shoulders. She then takes her seat next to Santa. Her sister removes the other birds from their crates one by one, and they each find a place to perch for the picture. Lori and Tracy’s husband then take their places next to Santa.

The photographer begins taking pictures immediately. Once the pictures have been taken the family makes their Christmas card using snapfish.com with the pictures they like the best.

For the last three or four years the Heatons have sent Christmas cards to 40 people consisting of friends, family, and colleagues so everyone can see how special the birds are to their family.

“It’s really nice to have all of the photos of our birds because we’ve lost some since then,” Tracy said. “So it’s good way to remember the birds that were in our family and the birds we have now.”

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For science teacher Laura Montgomery, her pets literally owe her their lives.

She wakes at 4:20 a.m. in Elsberry to feed her two old horses, Nugget and Nova, before the 45-minute drive to school.

She adopted Nova from the Humane Society who’d previously survived at a horse breeding operation. None of the horses had been fed or watered in three months. Nine lay dead on the ground upon the society’s arrival.

Now, Nova escapes Montgomery’s fiveacre enclosure.

“I think she gets out because that’s how she survived in a bad situation when she was with other horses and couldn’t get enough food or water,” Montgomery said.

She mainly acts as caregiver for her animals, but broke in a wild mustang years ago.

Now she only rides for stress-relief, except when Nova gets out. “That’s not stressrelief.”

All Montgomery’s animals were rescued, except her dog Rascal. She also took in a kitten that she found in a rolled-up carpet in her garage during an ice storm because it was so “pathetic” and nobody else one wanted him.

She felt obligated to adopt her dog Watson because “He was big, black and hyper and wasn’t far from being put down.”

She stamps her student’s assignments with the face of her old dog, Mystic, an Australian Shepherd trained for dog shows.

Montgomery couldn’t stamp her student’s papers with her dog’s face for five years after Mystic died suddenly.

She’s given much to her pets through the years, and according to Montgomery, they’ve given just as much back.

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3. The Gordon’s dog, Tannyr, is a therapy dog who cheers up children and elderly. His special talent is reading out of a book. (carly vossmeyer)

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Two runners prepare for the upcoming track season by focusing on the little things

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T

hree months. That’s all juniors Brandon Rosner and Alexis Happe have. How they spend these months determines the outcome of their upcoming track season. Luckily for them, the offseason ends Feb. 27 with the start of track. Until then, they can only hope what they’re doing is helping.

Dec. 15. Forest Park. 8:55 a.m.

The first race of the Frostbite series is about to begin. An armada of runners is lined up, ranging from all ages, sizes and heights. Some are jumping up and down to keep warm, while others are simply joking around with their friends. Among the hundreds of runners, a head pokes out in the crowd. In 48 degree weather, junior Brandon Rosner stands wearing only a black singlet and blue Nike shorts.

Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, former basketball coach William Moyer approached him many times about joining the team his freshman year. Brandon joined cross country in the fall to stay in shape. Two weeks before basketball, he sprained his ankle while running a race, making him unable to try out. Now a junior, Brandon continues running six days a week off of his own motivation-- to be the best.

A short man, holding an airhorn, steps in front of the overwhelming pack of runners. He shouts a few instructions, but over the excitement and size of the crowd, they’re hard to hear. Regardless, Brandon knows what he’s doing. The man steps off to the side, and pushes the horn. It sounds and Brandon’s off. His 3K has begun.

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“Running makes you better at whatever sport you’re in and it teaches you way more about life than any other sport because you have to be determined and motivated everyday just like in life,” Brandon Rosner, 11 “[At the start] I was thinking I’m cold and this sucks,” Brandon said.

Dec. 17. Francis Howell North. 5:40 a.m.

At North, junior Alexis Happe is thinking the same as she prepares herself for her four-mile run. It’s dark and early, she could be sleeping. But, instead she’s here about to run. She puts on her socks, then over them she puts on a white compression sock. After getting shin splints last cross country season, she was told by her chiropractor to wear this sock every time she ran. She finishes putting her shoes on and closes her car door, smiling.

Alexis is often found smiling, laughing and making other people laugh. Occasionally she’s on the track. She first walked onto the track during the second half of her freshman year and there she runs.

Dec. 15. Forest Park. 9:10 a.m.

Brandon runs the last half mile of his fastpaced 1.87 mile race. The race itself, being to a point and back, is mentally challenging on the runners. The large pack lined up at the start, has now broken up into many smaller packs and points where there’s just individual runners. In between packs, he pushes past PAGE BY BRENDA ALVARADO

Frostbite series The Frostbite Series is a collection of races that takes place in Forest Park starting Dec. 15 and ending on Feb. 9. Below is the course map for the 1.86 mile race junior Brandon Rosner ran on Saturday, Dec. 15.

START

1.86 mile mark

FINISH Visitors Center Jefferson Memorial

a runner from FHC, sprints on to the short straightaway and finishes in 11 minutes, 12 seconds-- just under a minute better than last year. He leaves Forest Park, unsatisfied, wishing he wouldn’t have hung around in the middle of the pack so much, but content that he improved his time. He gets in his car and leaves.

It’s cloudy the sun is barely even noticeable.

Dec. 17. Francis Howell North. 5:55 a.m.

It’s nearly pitch black outside, giving the track a “sketchy” feeling. Hardly anyone at all is at North, but Alexis is there. She runs around the track a few times, then the campus. She’s greeted by track coach Doc Hennenfent on her run, who congratulates her for running this early. Alexis smiles. She feels accomplished. She runs to room 107, where the rest of her training begins.

Dec. 17. Francis Howell North. 6:10 a.m.

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spite this, he’s up and walking to room 107.

Juniors Alexis Happe and Brandon Rosner lay on towels in the new distance coach’s room.

They’re tired, but they’re here anyway. Coach Lamb asks all the runners if they’re sore from last week’s workout, which was core they did from a 15 minute ab video. He admits he was sore and then proceeds to play the Ab RipperX video. They joke around and mess with each other, call each other names and laugh, but at the end of it all, they get down to business and finish the workout. Not just Brandon and Alexis but all other people in the room finish, with one burning word in their mind to get it done: State.

“Take running out of any sport and you don’t have a sport,” Brandon said. “Running makes you better at whatever sport you’re in, and it teaches you way more about life than any other sport because you have to be determined and motivated everyday just like in life.”

ROSNER’S STATS

“It was hard getting warmed up because it was pretty cold outside and the colder it is outside, the longer you have to warm up,” -Brandon Rosner

Time : 11:12 Mile Time: 6:01 Finished : 56 Runners : 635

0.5 mile mark

1.4 mile mark Lagoon

Above: Runners Alexis Happe and Brandon Rosner demonstrate their competitive spirit.

Far Left: Rosner and Happe brace the cold winter months, Rosner with warm hats and Happe with taking the cold head on.

Center: Happe makes it a habit to make sure her shoes are tied tight before each run.

Left: The two find running together easy because they get along so well.

(Photos by murphy riley)

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

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Bring

On the games

Junior Madison Gillam breaks to the basket after getting a rebound ball at a Varsity game against Holt on Dec. 7. The Lady Knights lost the game in overtime with a final score of 36-38 to the Indians. (jimmy higgins)

finishing games strong

After a 2-5 start to the season, the Varsity girls Basketball team made a quick turn around, winning three of their last four games With four losses by under six points, Head Varsity coach Matt Watson thinks the team could easily have a winning record if they had been able make shots and capitalize on opportunities late in games.

“We have to finish in the fourth quarter; we’ve had the opportunities to finish at the end of games,” Watson said. “We just Season Record: 6-6 haven’t been able to make the shots at the end” (as of press time) Despite the start of the season, the Knights are still in second in the GAC standings as of press time and will get an opportunity to face off against the first place team, Troy, Jan. 24 at Troy.

Watson believes that if the team can finish late in games, they will finish the rest of the regular season strong, and possibly contend for the District and State championship.

“To finish strong we must keep working as a team and focus on using everyone’s strengths,” junior Madison Gillam said.

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BOWLING

BOYS BASKETBALL

Junior Natasha Kozak takes her turn to improve her score and help the Knights win in a meet against local schools in the area. (matt krieg)

Sophomore varsity player Derrick Scarbrough prepares for a shot at a game against St. Dominic on Dec. 4. This game was one of three in a tournament at St.Charles West. (cameron mccarty)

recognition and support

coming together as one team

With 10 bowlers for this season and five set to return next year, the bowling team is finding difficulty in getting word out to students, especially due to the fact that North doesn’t sponsor the team.

“I would like some recognition for the team Winning Percentagefrom the school,” senior Kyle Paaren said.

62.4 (as of press time) The main concern for the team is the lack of advertisement because North doesn’t allow the team to hang flyers.

Senior Jared Misuraco encourages people to join the team.

“It gets you more involved with people, and lets you interact with people from other schools,” Misuraco said.

Winter Stats

AS OF 1/9/13

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WRESTLING

Record- 24 wins, 7 losses Technicals- 12

With a record of 2-10 as of press time, the Varsity boys Basketball team got their first win Dec. 27 against Seckman the night that senior Kyle Lemons returned. They also won against Troy on Jan. 8.

“It feels good to be back,” Lemons said “It feels Season Record: 2-10 amazing to be playing again.” (as of press time) The team’s main focus now is working hard to improve on making smarter decisions and the value of taking care of the ball. They hope to achieve these goals by Feb. 4-9 for GACs. “We aren’t doing as expected,” junior Caleb Martin said. “We can be doing much better. We just need to find our rhythm.”

Morgan may Games Played- 4 Points scored- 56 Rebounds- 34

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HOCKEY

Points- 1 Assists- 1

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WRESTLING

GIRLS SWIMMING

On Nov. 28, Senior wrestler Jeremiah Reed tries to gain control while being crossfaced by his opponet from Timberland. (zack eaton)

Diver Dominique Meyer enters the water at a swimming and diving meet on Dec. 14. Meyer has already qualified for state. (cameron mccarty)

turning it all around swimming to the end The Varsity Wrestling team has had a slow start to the season and hasn’t been able to capitalize on opportunities yet this year. Head Varsity coach Harold Ritchie thinks that the team’s inability to fill all of the weight classes is Season Record: 3-5 a reason for the rough start. (as of press time) Ritchie believes that when each wrestlers can meet their specific weight according to their class and compete at the level he believes they can, then they can turn the season around and compete for Conference and District titles.

“We have seven or eight guys that on any given day are good enough to place at State,” Ritchie said. “We’re heading in the right direction.”

CHEERLEADING

The girls Swim team has acquired 10 new swimmers this year. They have a record of 3-4, as of press time.

“We will have a good idea of how we will fit in GAC’s after swimming against Season Record: 3-4 most of the teams in our con(as of press time) ference,” Varsity Head Coach Chip Crow said.

GAC’s will take place Feb. 5-7 at FZS. Crow is working on improving technique and endurance and trying to match the best swimmer to the event.

“I think we have been doing pretty well with all of the new swimmers,” sophomore Clarissa Sandbothe said. “We have just been practicing and conditioning everyday for GAC.”

HOCKEY

The JV Cheerleaders finish a routine at the homecoming pep assembly. All levels of cheerleading are active year round and cheer during basketball games and wrestling meets in the winter. (murphy riley)

FHN Varsity seniors are being honored at senior night at the Rec Plex on Jan. 7th. FHN won 4-2 against FZW in a power play filled game. (kendrick gaussoin)

bringing home a win rebuilding, reloading On Jan. 13, the Varsity cheer squad competed in a National Cheer Association competition at the Family Arena. They competed against schools including FHHS and FHC. As of press time, the results were not known.

Regionals: 2nd place This summer, the team placed second in Regionals.

For this competition, the team strived to perfect the Regionals routine.

“Every chance we get to perform the routine or a piece, we do,” senior Allie Medlin said. “Whether that be at practice, a pep assembly or a game.”

Drew landhurr Average: 201 Record- 20 wins, 13 losses

BOWLING

The FHN hockey team had their Senior Night on Jan. 7. The game was played at the Rec Plex against FZW with a final score of 4-2, with the Knights winning the game. The team is also working towards winning their Season Record: 7-1-8 division and moving on to the (as of press time) Wickenheiser Cup in April at the Scottrade Center.

“Our team is mediocre right now and we need to come together,” senior Mark Jones said. “And start working harder to make it to the Wickenheiser Cup and win that.”

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SPORTS TALK:

only time can tell case

With the NHL lockout over, many are skeptical on how the rest of the season will go

BY ABBY WEST abbywest19@gmail.com

On Jan. 6, after a 16-hour long negotiation, the NHL and the NHL Players Association finally reached a tentative deal ending the three-and-a-half-month long lockout.

In this tentative agreement, it was decided by the NHL to play a 48-game season this year starting on Jan. 19. This is nearly half the number of games in a regular 82game season. Overall, the lockout caused around 625 games to be missed.

I honestly feel that this season is not even worth it. With only 48 games this isn’t really even a true test on how talented the teams really are. There is no time for much player movement and play preparation. With everything magnified because of this deal, it is unclear at this which teams will make it to the playoffs, but I feel that the team that comes together the quickest and avoids injury will make it to the Stanley Cup. I understand that there are many optimistic fans out there, but this lockout has angered thousands nationwide, and the only ones to blame are the NHL and its players. So my opinion is to hold off this year and finalize deals for next year.

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HISTORY OF THE SUPER BOWL The Super Bowl game was created in 1967 as an agreement between the AFL (American Football League) and the NFL (National Football League) where the winners of a league of 24 teams would play each other in one final championship. By 1970, four more teams were added bringing the total teams to 28. There are now currently 32 teams in the conferences.

Pittsburg Steelers- 6 The first Super Bowl game was held in 1967. The Green Bay Packers defeated

Callaway spends much of her time doing something she enjoys

Played at the MercedesBenz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Junior Britney Callaway has always loved bowling. When she heard that Brunswick Zone was hiring for a party host, she applied and got the job.

“I had a decent idea of how it worked, so I got hired because I was generally there until 1:00 p.m. [bowling] anyway,” Britney said.

Even though the job proved more complicated than she thought, Britney has worked hard to show her co-workers that she is a dedicated worker and willing to help anyone that needs it.

“She’s still kind of new at this job, but she is proving that she’s a hard worker,” Head Party Host Jessica Basso said.

As a party host, Britney comes before the party to help set up and clean up afterwards. During the party she makes sure the adults and kids are having a good time.

Britney believes that liking kids, being energetic, being friendly and smiling a lot are key for her party host position at Brunswick.

“I mean I’m there Saturday through Monday for bowling, for one reason or another, and I love being around kids,” Britney said.

“I like the people I work with. I love the environment that a bowling alley has.”

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Do you plan on watching the Super Bowl game?

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What do you plan on doing during the Super Bowl?

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San Francisco 49’ers- 5 Green Bay Packers- 4 New York Giants- 4

The graphs below contain information from 200 students at FHN, and their preferences about the Super Bowl.

Yes 86%

Dallas Cowboys- 5

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Host a party 13% 4% Watch from home 14% 9%

What is the most popular Super Bowl food?

Pizza 20% Other 7%

Dips & Spreads 25%

Chicken Wings 48%

Attend a party 59%

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right: Competitive diver Dominique Meyer completes her dive at a girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swimming and diving meet against Central at the St. Peters Rec Plex on Dec. 12.

Meyers, who is only a sophomore, has competed for the school for two years.

After only the first meet she already qualified to compete at the state level this year. (cameron mccarty)

winter SPORTS

heat up

The season just begins for Winter sports like Wrestling, Knightline, Hockey and Boys and Girls Basketball.

above: The girls on Junior Varsity Knightline perform at half-time during a JV Boys basketball game on Dec. 14.

The team performs at every home JV basketball game. (matt krieg) left: Senior Brian Fuhler fights for the puck at a Varsity ice hockey game against a team from FZS. (julie schwartz) left: Junior Colin Toedtmann shoots a free throw at a Varsity Boys Basketball tournament at St. Charles West beginning on Dec. 3. This is Toedtmannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year on Varsity but he has played for the school for three years. The Knights played three games in the tournament but lost all three games.The Knights played Lutheran North, St. Dominic and Ritenour in this tournament alone. The Varsity boys team is currently playing a season of two win out of ten games played. (cameron mccarty)

right: Junior Zack Fletcher control his opponent in a varsity meet vs.

St. Charles West. He played JV in the start of the season, later, moving on to Varsity. (logan bergman)

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dedicated TO THE SPORT High school swimmers devote more time for something they love

BY ALEXIS CHRISTO

TOP LEFT: Logan Havens prepares to block the goal from an opponent from FZW. The Knights won their game on Oct. 19. (cameron mccarty) BOTTOM LEFT: Abbey Carpenter cheers at a varsity boys basketball game on Dec. 21. The Knights played St. Charles West and lost 47-51 . (matt krieg) FAR RIGHT: Austine Pauley dribbles the ball down the court at a game on Dec. 11 at FZS. The Knights lost 42-46 but are in the middle of a tied season of 4 games to 4. (megan tanksley)

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During high school swim season, five and a half hours of each day are consumed by double practices for sophomores Maggie Torbeck and Sean Pirrone and junior Megan Hampson.

The three swim together yearround for the Rec Plex Sharks.

Sharks’ practices are from 4:306:30 p.m., then high school practices are from 8-10 p.m.

They have to learn to balance two practices and meet schedules with school work.

“Sometimes they have to do homework the first part of practices and don’t swim the full practice,” Assistant Varsity girls Swim coach Lauren Thrasher said. “It makes them more tired than the other girls to finish the rest of practice.”

According to Megan, swimming on two teams also builds character outside of the pool.

“I honestly think it’s made me a better person because everyone you come in contact with, you have to be nice to, even if you do better than them,” Megan said.

Although this is challenging, it helps them to become the best they can be. “[Dedication] means being able to physically and mentally be there every practice to be as good as you can,” Sean said.

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stepping up to challenges Freshmen athletes stand out amongst upperclassmen during tryouts to bring diversity to the Varsity teams

Carpenter said.

Varsity level isn’t easy for some people, and paige.klackner@yahoo.com there’s always going to be some challenges to As freshman Austine Pauley stepped on the court face. Some freshmen aren’t as big, strong or fast as the first day of girls Basketball tryouts, her heart the upperclassmen; others just don’t have enough was pounding. She went in hoping to make JV, experience. thinking her chances of being on Varsity were low.

“Being a goalie on the Varsity team is really After finding out the team, she experienced mixed hard,” Soccer goalie Logan Havens said. “Many feelings. goalies get blamed for a loss, but being a freshman “Going into tryouts, I didn’t think I is even worse because there’s so was going to make Varsity,” Pauley, much pressure.”

FHNTODAY.COM a point guard, said. “I’m a freshman, Playing time is another thing and there were a lot of older girls freshmen may be concerned about. trying out that have played longer Being the youngest on the team, the For interviews than me. I was so nervous.” upperclassmen will most likely be and game footage of There’s also a lot of pressure for favored and get more playing more freshmen the coaches. Their goal is to find the than them. athletes best players to help create the best “Playing time depends on the OR use this link: http://goo.gl/ATQFC team for the season. game and performance,” Scheller “At tryouts I look for the same in a said. “Some freshmen got to play freshman as I do in a senior,” Varsity Soccer coach for a long time until they got tired and needed to Larry Scheller said. “If they can see the plays, come out, and others didn’t get to play too much.” have good touches and can hold the responsibility On Varsity teams, despite a range of different of being on the team.” ages, teams such as the cheerleaders develop For some, making Varsity might not be a big friendships with all teammates. deal, but for others it’s the greatest thing in the “The relationship between the upperclassmen world. and the freshmen on a girls’ team is great,” cheer “Being on Varsity is a big deal to me because coach Alex Little said. “They support each other not many freshmen get this opportunity, and I’ve and they look up to them as mentors while the worked so hard to get here,” cheerleader Abbey seniors look down to them as their babies.”

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your omg moment The new Texas Chainsaw was set to be a trilogy.

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BY RODNEY MALONE malonerodney97@gmail.com

The newly released “Texas Chainsaw 3D” was just a mixture of over the top gore and senseless killing that I did not find worth my time or money.

The movie was about Heather Miller, a girl who inherited her grandmother’s mansion after her grandmother’s passing. Heather discovers there is a killer living in the cellar threatening her and her friend’s lives.

The movie’s storyline was great, but there was too much gore and not enough thrill which made the movie lack a chilling factor. “Texas Chainsaw 3D” was just not what I expected. I anticipated it to be a lot more frightening, keeping me up all night thinking about it. The movie was almost as bad as the “Final Destination” movies, not leaving much suspense as to who was going to be killed next. I never found myself on the edge of my seat.

Although the movie was horrible, I considered the great special effects as an added bonus. It was very vivid and looked very real to the point that I forgot it was a movie. Despite the graphics, I still find it disgusting the unspeakable things they would show the serial killer do to his victims.

The actors in this movie also did a horrible job.

“Texas Chainsaw 3D” was no better than an elementary school play because the acting just seemed very staged and unrealistic. The only person that played their role well was Paul Rae, who played Mayor Burt Hartman.

I think if they should make another movie to complete the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” trilogy, they shouldn’t focus so much on the gore and what the killer does with his victims after he kills them, but they should focus on doing a better job of making it more suspenseful and frightening.

I don’t like scary movies at all, but I think that “Texas Chainsaw 3D” was not only an insult to the original version, but to all scary movies out there.

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Come to the rescue of an oddball alligator by unclogging the pipes so he can take a shower.

A lot like Nintendogs, this app allows you to buy a virtual puppy who you can play with, care for, and love on.

This cat will mimic what you say as well as interact with you. There are tons of different apps with new animals that will do this as well.

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TRUCKS, TRAILERS AND TRASH

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“BUCKWILD” is basically a country version of the reality show “Jersey Shore” that shows on MTV every Thursday night at 9 p.m.

The show is about a bunch of friends doing crazy and outrageous things, getting drunk and trying to fight people, making it completely lack substance.

The activities on “BUCKWILD” are also dangerous and don’t even look fun at all. For instance, one time a couple of them were diving off a bridge into a lake that contained nuclear plant waste.

To me, it felt like the people in the show were going out of their way to do crazy things and not be genuine. It doesn’t seem like they really do this in their everyday life, but either way, the people on the show came across as very trashy. They were really loud and obnoxious, and it was just too much for me to watch. I thought this show was really ridiculous and will probably have two seasons at most.

Even though it was like “Jersey Shore,” this show is a whole other level of stupid. I wouldn’t recommend any person to watch it because it was so far-removed from reality.

LOOKING FOR ALASKA long live a$ap

BY ELAINA PETERS

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“Looking for Alaska” by John Green has been compared to “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky and has also been included in the “Perks” uproar with “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger. Having never read “Looking For Alaska” and “Perks” and “Catcher” being two of my all-time favorites, I had very high expectations for “Alaska.”

To compare this to ‘Perks’ is completely ridiculous.

As the storyline is similar, the writing is nowhere near as impressive as Chbosky’s or Salinger’s. The way “Looking for Alaska” ended seemed very forced and quick. As good as Green’s recycled idea was, he just couldn’t quite pull it off due it being a boring read.

BY NICK WYER

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A$AP Rocky’s album “Long.Live.A$AP” is a stellar intro to 2013. With amazing features, incredible production and killer bars from Pretty Flacko himself, this album is a hit. From the beginning, I was captivated by Rocky’s trippy, “trill” sound “PMW” and “1 Train” were the highlights of the album due to their features, and more specifically, ScHoolboy Q’s verse on “PMW” and Joey Bada$$’s verse on “1 train.”

However, I feel the album is lacking a lot of substance and increases the belief in the hip-hop stereotypes of money, women, and drugs, but it’s something I expected with A$AP Rocky. Overall, I loved the album, even with its small amount of flaws.

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BACK The Furby is not back to steal your soul; just your heart

BY BRITTANY STECK

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The re-release of the Furby has proven to be even better than the re-release of Tickle Me Elmo.

The original Furby release in 1998 left customers shaken with horror stories of personal “Furby attacks.” But the new release, which were sold like hot cakes during the holiday season, isn’t back to steal your soul-- just your heart.

Ditching the soul-sucking plastic eyes, Hasbro updated Furby with LED eyes that change to show a variety of emotions. Furby’s personality is determined by how much you tickle, feed and talk to it. My Furby, Little Noise, for example, likes to sing a lot because I am usually playing music on my iPod around it. Not only does Furby’s actions change with its personality but so does its voice and eye expressions.

The creepy factor is gone and all that is left is a soft, fluffy, silly creature that any six-year-old would love.

Or maybe the cuteness is just a disguise and Furby is really going to take over the world.

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Bounce from iceberg to iceberg as a chubby penguin.

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NEW Year: LOW ESTEEm People set unrealistic New Year’s resolution goals that only lead them to failure

BY NICK WYER nickwyer23@gmail.com | @CopperWyer

Every year, people make New Year’s resolutions, but it seems that hardly any last past January. People need to start going into the year with more realistic New Year’s resolutions such as “I’m going to stop drinking soda” and take baby steps towards achieving their goal, rather than setting the usual vague, unrealistic goal without a plan.

From a study done by a European publication called “The Guardian,” 78 percent of people, with a sample size of 700, fail on achieving their resolutions. I believe this is due to vague goals that people set, such as “falling in love,” “spending more time with family” or even “helping people with their dreams.”

I’ve set resolutions in the past that didn’t work out because I never had a plan for them. My personal resolution for 2012 was to stop eating meat and the only reason I achieved that goal is because I took baby steps. I planned out my diet a month prior to New Year’s and purchased the food I needed. I also gave myself a leeway period of about two weeks to wean myself off of meat. Rather than saying “I’m going to completely stop eating meat,” I went for smaller goals like “I’m going to stop eating red meat.” You can’t always hit the ground running.

Also according to “The Guardian,” those who break their resolutions down into smaller goals have a higher success rate of 35 percent, compared to the 22 percent of those with unplanned objectives.

Realistically, resolutions tend to fail without a concrete plan, and they can lower self esteem due to said failure, they also ruin people’s ambition in the sense that they’re not going to try again since they failed. Instead of going into the new year without a plan, think it out and take baby steps.

In the new year, many people try to make resolutions to make their life easier. “I’d like to work on my anger problems because it will help me prepare for my future,” sophomore Kacey Tatum said. (photo illustration by megan tanksley)

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PETS “I’d like to have a monkey because they seem energetic and it would be kind of like having a best friend around.”

STEVE KELLY

dr.jones retiring “I’m very excited for her, but, being selfish, I am disappointed. She will be greatly missed.”

GREG CRISWELL

MOVIE REMAKES “It depends on how popular it is and how old it is. If it’s a really old movie people enjoyed, it should be.”

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As scheduling begins, students must find a balance between being ready for college and being overwhelmed. (sammie savala)

SCHOOL SHOULDN’T BE A FULL TIME JOB

There are other things to worry about than your high school schedule

BY AUSTIN SEAY

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Class schedules are due on Jan. 24 and like every year in the past, many students are convinced that they need to load up as many difficult classes as possible to both impress colleges and make future college life easier. As someone leaving for college soon, I can say that the biggest mistake in high school is to think that students overwhelming themselves now is going to be worth it once they hit college.

I have never met someone who took five AP classes and still thinks it was a good idea. All of them complained that the sheer workload kept them from doing anything other than school work. A lot of sacrifices come with turning high school into a full-time job.

In a time when they are supposed to be experiencing life and building relationships, they are writing three essays in one weekend.

The person taking seven classes with heavy workloads and the person only taking two will both probably be able to get their desired careers. Don’t sacrifice current sanity for little benefit. You can be happy and prepare yourself for college.

The point of planning ahead is to make sure things work out well in the future. People take AP classes now so they don’t have to take them in college. But things in college are going to be tough no matter what. There are classes that can’t be taken at North, and for good reason. People can’t earn degrees in high school because high school isn’t the time for earning degrees.

“Idol” leaves spotlight

BY LAUREN PIKE

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Season 12 of “American Idol” is starting but it’s nothing new. (photo illustration by cameron mccarty)

BREE JENKINS

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS “They can be worth it and change you for the better if you try and put in the hard work.”

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When “American Idol” begins tonight, the show that was once a favorite no longer appeals to me. “American Idol” was one of the first shows of its kind in the U.S. when it premiered in 2002.

However, last season’s finale had about 20 million viewers, from its peak of 38.1 million, according to Fox. The “American Idol” concept is no longer fresh and new.

While “American Idol” has limitations, such as age limit, shows like “The Voice” and “X Factor” let contestants of all ages participate. “America’s Got Talent” also enables contestants to demonstrate any talent they have.

The judges also seem to affect Idol viewers. The last original judge left, Randy Jackson, is now grouped with Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Nicki Minaj for season 12. Carey and Urban are appropriate judges due to their singing success, but the choice of Minaj as a judge is questionable due to the fact that most contestants on “Idol” sing rather than rap.

Viewers are also beginning to lose interest after 12 seasons, and focus seems to be more on the judges than contestants.

“American Idol” had its ‘glory days,’ but now it’s time to let other shows take the spotlight.

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“I think American Idol [has] run its course. We’ve had enough seasons of it.”

“I think the most important factor is difficulty because you have to know what you’re getting yourself into.”

“I know they’re going to work hard on it but High School Musical is not my favorite musical.”

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Looking at the bright side of things and confronting your fears

BY AMANDA STALLINGS amandastallings13@gmail.com

As time passes by, people forget how important their loved ones really are. Horrible situations such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December have left family and friends with the lingering loss of their loved ones.

I’ve come to learn how hard of a time it can be to lose someone so close to you. When I was 10, I was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer.

I became really close friends with a boy my age, Justin. We were there for each other through everything, and he made my fears seem irrelevant.

A couple months after my treatment, we lost contact and Justin lost his battle to cancer two months later.

After losing Justin, I realized that in a way, I took him for granted. He did so much for me-- he taught me that fear wasn’t something I could have. He was so much more sick than I was, but he never let that on.

Losing him wasn’t easy, and I still miss my friend but I’ve become more fearless. I look to the bright side of things instead of the negative and I have him to thank.

I think sometimes we forget about all of the great people who surround us. It was only after his death that I realized how important Justin was in my life. A tragedy shouldn’t have to happen to make people realize those they have in life.

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north star take: FHN needs another Darlene Jones

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The North Star takes a look at the qualities the new principal will need ON BEHALF OF THE EDITORIAL STAFF yourfhn@fhntoday.com | @fhntoday

Recently, Darlene Jones announced her retirement after working as FHN’s Head Principal for the last 17 years. This means 42 years of administrative and educational experience will be leaving North at the end of the school year. District officials will soon be searching for a new head principal. In order to keep the staff and students happy, the North Star Editorial Board believes there are certain qualities that officials must consider when selecting her replacement.

Those who want to step into the position of head principal need to connect with the students.

Many people can monitor high schoolers and keep things running from behind a desk, but the most effective principal gets on the students’ level. One of the things Jones excels at is making sure she knows the students. Jones can be seen attending sports events and band competitions. She is present at choir concerts and pops in when the student publications are in progress. Members of Student Council have mentioned the pride they feel after hearing from

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Jones about how they are appreciated. Other clubs have mentioned feeling accomplished after Jones commented positively on their actions. Her genuine curiosity about what is happening in the school is what helps connect her to the students. Whoever the District chooses as the new principal needs to be willing to have this same commitment. Jones is an effective administrator because she is able to level with her students. Without that connection, whoever takes her place will have a harder time monitoring the high schoolers of FHN. Another thing the next principal needs to be aware of is that he or she will be in charge of a staff that is used to the support and trust that Jones provides. Teachers throughout the school say Jones doesn’t micromanage and has faith that her staff knows what they are doing.

When she wants something changed or raises her expectations, she trusts her teachers to take care of it and doesn’t dictate every part of the process. She really listens when they have concerns and appreciates their input for things such as Professional Development. Teachers also say that she really backs them up. They know that she has their best interests at heart and works hard to help them in any way she can. The incoming principal needs to have the same trust in the teachers of FHN. He or she must be ready to support teachers and manage on a macro level and not a micro one.

And obviously, FHN’s next principal needs

experience on the job. He or she should know the ins and outs of being an administrator as well as know how to work well with the staff and students. Knowledge of the job and what it entails is important to hiring an efficient and effective principal. Jones had 25 years of educational and administrative experience before she became principal of FHN. Whoever comes next needs to have the knowledge and experience to match her.

However, the most important quality that FHN’s new principal needs is a passion for the job. Jones can be seen in the hallways with a big smile on her face. She loves her job and shows it daily. She takes the time to learn about the students and teachers. She works hard to become educated and stay up to date on the newest educational practices. She embraces change. The next principal needs that passion.

Being passionate is what will drive him or her to connect with students, support staff and gain knowledge.

Not many can match the enthusiasm, commitment and dedication of Jones. Her ability to work with students and teachers is hard to find in many others. When someone like her becomes the principal of a school, things just click, and finding a replacement that works just as well is a daunting task. It won’t be easy, but it is absolutely necessary. Simply put, the District needs to be up to the difficult job of finding North another Darlene Jones.

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Through the years, many movies have been remade. Some have ended up better than the originals, while others made viewers question the decision to make a new version. (photo illustration by matt krieg)

REMADE MOVIES OFTEN DON’T LIVE UP TO THE SET STANDARD

BY TANNYR SEDDON

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“The Great Gatsby” remake will be coming out later on this spring. There’s also talk of remaking “The Sound of Music,” “Annie,” “Jumanji” and “Dirty Dancing”. To be honest, I have very little faith that a majority of these up and coming movies will live up to the standard of the originals.

Often times, remakes of older movies are heavily modernized. In some cases, this may not be a problem, but it usually ends up changing the movie itself. Take “Footloose” for example. Originally it took place in 1984. The remade version takes place in 2011. It’s so much harder to believe that a town in 2011 would ban dancing and partying. It’s even harder to believe that nearly any teenager would submit to such ridiculous rules and not think to challenge it for five years.

Another example of time being essential is “Jumanji.” It’s been only 17 years and already the effects and graphics are so outdated that they feel they have to remake it. While technology for creating special effects is growing and

bettering, the effects in the remake will also be outdated before we know it. And when they want to remake it again, everyone will be tired of Alan Parrish and the game that came to life.

Casting for remakes is another big issue. Most remakes tend to be of classic movies that had actors who have been loved by each generation. Everyone who has seen an original has standards in their heads as to how the new actors need to do their jobs. Most often, the actors don’t live up to the standard.

Rene Russo and Dennis Quaid didn’t live up to the fabulous Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda in the remake of “Yours, Mine and Ours.” Carrie Underwood most likely will not live up to Julie Andrews as Maria in the remake of “The Sound of Music.” I expect the same pattern to follow as Willow Smith takes on the role of Orphan Annie, and Jay-Z attempts to do some kind of directing or producing.

If there was an older movie with the potential to be wonderful but ended up completely butchered, it’s understandable for someone to come along and decide to remake it. However, if someone tries to remake a classic loved by so many people, they’ll just be setting themselves up for failure.

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