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Give yourself your own award: “Best listener.” -Cassandra White, “Best singer.” -Jesa Sokol, “Most likely to be famous.” Zee Pultz, “Most likely to be famous.” -PJ Koetting, “Most likely to be your boss.” -Reid Chapman, “Most enthusiastic about spaghetti day.” -Hayley Lollar, “Most unmotivated.” -Ryan Howes, “Most anti-religious.” -Alex Henrich, “Best hug-giver.” -Asia Yates, “Best dog-petter.” -Quincy Adams, “Most uncoordinated.” -Jon Mustapich, “Best rapper.” -Shannon Neill, “Most likely to be on Jersey Shore.” -Diana Carreira, “Best hair.” -Alex Herrold, “Most likely to be organized.” -Allison Weis, “Curliest hair.” -Catie Mellott, “Biggest smart ass.”-Matt Friesner, “Best softball player.” -Taszia Roseberry, Vol. 11, Issue 8 May 20, 2011 “Most fly.” -Marysa Nickum, “Most likely to live in Eastern Europe.” -Lindsey Miller, “Most likely to move to Argentina and become a professional llama rancher.” -Ronnie Sloop, “Best tan.” -Meghan Harre, “Most determined.” -Naomi Smith, “Most likely to end up as a wealthy businessman.” -Andrew Beran, “Most likely to be a complete beast.” -Jacob Morgan, “Tallest.” -Tyler Pierce, “Most convinced of conspiracy theories.” -Kayla DeBerg, “Most likely to succeed.” -Jordan Jones, “Best hair.” -Ryen Hill, “Most likely to be the voice of Eeyore.” -Ian Waters, “Most likely to be homeless.” -Margaret Simanowitz, “Most likely to be diabetic.” -Robert Larson, “Most mature.” -Natasha Yousif, “Most accomplished.” -Darrien Smith, “Most sarcastic.” -Allison Meier, “Coolest person in the Seniors decide between 11 world.” -Paul Nmair, “Most likely to not be sure.” -Ryan Speer, “Best shot.” different titles to give to -Devin Triebel, “Most Asian.” -Victoria Griffith, “Best at being me.” -Brian classmates in this year’s McEnery, “Best at knowing how to have the best time.” -Sarah Verhamme, senior polls “Most likely to be a teacher.” -Julia Schwartz, “Most likely to make the best sandwich Page 10-11 for Ian Waters.” -Khrystalle Weathers, “Most likely to marry Ms. Crosbie.” -Colin Wistuba, “Happiest.” -Brittany Abell, “Prettiest eyes.” -Rachael Chapman, “Best skateboarder.” -Alex Wallace, “Most loved.” -Alexis Kelford, “Best director.” -Vic Dominguez, “Most sarcastic.” -Sam Carroll, “Most likely to be a rapper.” -Lauren King, “Most likely to join the peace corps.” -Ali Judy, “Most likely to crash a very expensive car.” -Joel Hodgdon, “Most curious.” -Jake Rohrer, “Longest tongue.” -Taylor Cooke, “Most sarcastic.” -Angela Chu, “Most likely to buy a $1,000 puppy dog.” -Katie Rolig, “Biggest Anglophile.” -Jerica Leiby, “Most likely to attend Hogwarts.” -Sean McDuffie, “Most likely to have a headache every morning class in college.” -Andrew Van Holland, “Most likely to learn the banjo for the sake of a story and a convenient stereotype.” -Jordan Hopper, “Most likely to wake up on the lawn of my Honors College professor.” -Henry Thomas, “Most likely to have the most family at graduation.” -Callie Vannier, “Most likely to be found in a bar... playing jazz.” -Elise McEllhiney, “Most likely to be a ski bum.” -Miranda Lopez, “Best eyes.” -Jordan Ross, “Most real.” -Jessica Lopez, “Best rower.” -Logan Vincent, “Most likely to live out of the country.” -Tenille Iskra, “Most likely to guest star on Burn Notice.” -Kaitlyn Butko, “Most likely to marry a rich and famous musician.” -Miranda Wagner, “Coolest pen collection.” -Jacob Wiewel, “Best counter.” -Cole Tripp, “Most likely to trip over nothing.” -Hayley Janner, “Most flexible.” -Ashley Kieffer, “Most likely to be mistaken for Jewish.” -Colin Hilk, “Most likely to give Mr. Strickland a heart attack.” -Kelcie Marquardt, “Most likely to spell Mr. Bograt’s name wrong.” -Kelsie Schuman, “Most likely to run into walls while reading.” -Emma Andres, “Most likely to marry Peyton Manning.” -Kaitlyn McGuire, “Most likely to get a Harry Potter tattoo.” -Lauren Proctor, “Most likely to become a world-renowned superhero and defeat the evil villain Dr. Voldy.” -Paige Hamilton, “Most likely to become Paige’s superhero sidekick and defeat evil.” -Kayla Vognsen, “Most likely to be institutionalized.” -Alex Kuhn, “Most blunt.” -Cameron Eckardt, “Most sarcastic.” -Dani Niemann, “Most successful tennis player.” -Lindsey Buenger, “Most athletic.” -Kelsey Strobel, “Most likely to attend Hogwarts.” -Sara Brigham, “Most unique.” -Ian Ring, “Best ginger.” -Emily Longhofer, “Most likely to become a Disney princess.” -Alyssa French, “Mexican of the year.” -Ernie Abril, “Morman of the year.” -JJ Bebel, “Man of the year.” -Jeremy Spalding, “Most awesome St. Louis Rams and Nebraska Husker fan.” -Brandon Ritenour, “Most easy going.” -Sara Gillespie, “Best Jersey Shore look-alike.” -Daniel Higgins, “Most obnoxious laugh.” -Nicole Bartel, “Funniest laugh.” -Andrea Exon, “Best known.” -William Keungkhamphong, “Most likely to buy a mandolin for its nostalgic value.” -Aleksandra Milewski, “Most likely to get a $50 gift card to Walmart.” -Jon Windsor, “Mr. Congeniality.” -Tanner Minshew, “Best facial hair.” -Jimmy Barnett, “Most sports played outside of school.” -Melissa Creiger, “Most likely to own a bar with Ryan Speer.” -Luke Robinette, “Most stressed.” -Mackenzie Hampton, “Most non-confrontational.” -Reanna Weidner, “Most chill person.” -Alex Podlasek, “Most likely to marry Rupert Grint.” -Nicole Kennelly Mill Valley High School 5900 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS 66226

The votes are in

May 20, 2011

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InThisIssue News: page 6

World news of the year

Feature: page 9 Going out of state for school

MEMBERS OF WHAT is now Harmony MV discuss the 2011-2012 club year and how to promote student harmony throughout the school on Friday, March 4. Photo by Kat Rainey

Local organization inspires Diversity Club to change their name sarah gonzales {reporter}

Opinion: page 12 Seniors’ final words 12

May 20, 2011

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Don’t allow high school to ruin future opportunities High school can be fun, but you shouldn’t get too wrapped up in it

mackenzie hampton {managing editor}

Family, friends and teachers tend to put a lot of emphasis on high school and everything it brings. But the thing is, high school isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. I remember when I was in middle school and how I would gaze at the high school students, thinking they were the most amazing thing that ever walked the face of this earth. I couldn’t wait to be included in the high school scene and participate in all the fun activities like Homecoming week and football games. When I made the dance team I felt like that was the best moment of my life and no one could take away that special feeling from me. Now, senior year, I look back at all my high school experiences and would only change one thing. I’ve had many successes and can truly say I’m a blessed individual. Although I

do wish that when I was younger the people around me wouldn’t have made such a big deal about high school. Freshman year I was so concerned about fitting in and making a good impression for the upperclassmen when I should’ve been focused on my schoolwork. High school is just a very small chapter in everyone’s lives and instead of highlighting it so much, people should focus on getting into college and making a future for themselves. Your future is what matters the most and what will get you to the places you’ve always wanted to go. Instead of focusing on what party you should go to this weekend, focus on your grades and extracurriculars. What matters the most is how you succeeded in those aspects of your life. Don’t be overcome by social pressures that will distract you from what’s truly important in your life. So to all freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are reading this, please don’t make high school your everything. It is an essential chapter in your life but definitely not the biggest. Focus on what’s most important and everything else will fall into place.

College benefits sometimes outweigh the effect of cost College has a flashy price tag, but so do things of high quality maya sudduth {reporter}

Like a woman gone mad, I spent hours upon hours, screaming and pulling at my weave, thinking about the cost of college and in the middle of my insanity I had an epiphany: college was just like my prom shoes. They were atrociously expensive but so completely worth it. Those sparkly 5 1/2 inch opened-toed pumps fit perfectly, they complimented my dress as well as my long scrawny legs, and the best part is they could be worn a plethora of times and still make a lasting impression. Just like my prom shoes, I want a college that will fit me from the curriculum to the minuscule details; a college that will compliment me and my resume, and that will provide me with an education that will benefit me for the rest of my life. If I have to pay an immense

amount of money for the experience and education of a lifetime, then I think, just like my shoes, sometimes the benefits outweigh the cost. I’m not saying that if you are going to become an electrician or plan to be an employee at the local McDonald’s for the better part of you life that you need to go to Harvard. Going to a more expensive college is not always the better option for some. Be my guest and go with the cheaper option if that is what fits your future goals, but if, like me, you want to enter the more competitive industries, Harvard should definitely be sounding good right now. I will be attending Savannah College of Art and Design in the fall of 2012 for fashion marketing and management and fashion design at a cost of $41,000 a year. This scares me to death because I’m paying for college on my own; whenever I begin to waver in my decision because the stress of debt I remember carpe omnius, or “take it all”. Remember that you’re not wasting money but investing in your future so take everything that college has to offer you and, in return, the world will be yours for the taking.

A quality education is a state of mind, not a school

Thanks to the journalism kids for three solid years

It doesn’t matter where you go; education is what you make of it

Journalism memories define my entire high school experience

aleksandra milewski {guest columnist}

For the longest time, my dream was to get out of Kansas. I wanted adventure, prestigious education, a place to find myself. I wanted Northwestern, Yale and Fordham because I thought that going to those schools would make me a better and more interesting person. But as the expenses (both monetary and otherwise) loomed, the reality of my college choices began to set in. When I at last decided to stay in state and go to KU, I was actually mad at myself for a time. What would people say? How would they react when I told them of my plans? Hadn’t I always wanted to leave Kansas and go someplace big? Worries of what I believed everyone else would think clouded my mind.

After the chaos of my post-high-schoollife-crisis died down, something began to dawn on me. I was a snob. A college snob! In the same way that hipsters listen to music no one has ever heard of, I wanted to attend colleges that not many people here would go to. For much of my high school career, I didn’t like the thought of going where the majority of my classmates would be: an in-state school. Somewhere along the road through my senior year – a year riddled with glimpses of independence and responsibility – I came to realize that, especially at the college level, education is up to the student, and is largely what they make of it. I can go to KU (or Fordham, or any school), have excellent professors, and not care. That won’t do me any good at all. Or, I can go to KU, have excellent professors, and truly engage myself in my education. I can absorb everything the school has to offer and pursue my goals just as I would at any school. Because education is not a school that drips with prestige, it’s a state of mind.

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Sports: page 15 Baseball season wraps up www.mvnews.org

Senior baseball players leave a legacy

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>Baseball

Ending their season with a 14-5 record, head coach Jeff Strickland was proud of the season. “We had a very successful season and a very good year,” Strickland said. “The kids worked very hard.”

>Softball

With a 15-5 record, head coach Sarah Haub is pleased with how successful the softball team has been. “The girls have worked together and we’ve really been successful as a team,” Haub said. “We have done a great job.”

> Girls Soccer

After finishing the regular season with an undefeated 15-0-1 record, head coach Arlan Vomhof is proud. “I’m most proud of how the team has grown,” Vomhof said. “They have done great and grown together.”

SOPHOMORE L.J. HATCH steps up to the mound as catcher Zach Stinnett awaits the pitch on Tuesday, May 10 at Basehor-Linwood, earning a 8-3 win. Photo by Taylor Young

kaitlin rounds {reporter}

After finishing with a winning record of 14-5 and a first place seed at the regional tournament, the varsity baseball seniors had a strong final season. The baseball team produced excellent results this season, having a 10-0 record at one point in the season and a 14-4 record at regionals, making their coaches very happy. “I think it’s gone very well this year,” assistant varsity coach Dustin Stinnett said. “We’ve had our occasional hiccup, but for the most part it’s been a positive experience.” The players have had a lot of success this season, including some exciting comebacks. During their April 14 game against De Soto High School they were able to respond to a grand slam with four more runs

of their own, according to Stinnett. “We’ve done really, really well this season,” senior Trace Linton said. “Compared to last year we’ve come a long way, talent wise.” Despite having a lot of talent, the team was up against some formidable opponents with equal amounts of talent. “My favorite part of any season is when we have a team that shows for the first time they are able to push past adversity,” Stinnett said. “At first they run away from it, but then at some point they would push past. For example, at the Shawnee Mission East opening game they put pressure on us, but we answered back with more runs.” The team was not only able to overcome challenging games but also had some fun along the way. “We not only hang out on the baseball field but also off the field,” senior Mark Biesma said. “We just hang out all the time.” Despite some a nearly perfect first half of the sea-

son, the team was not able to pull through to win regionals. “We were all really excited about the game and ended up losing,” Linton said. “It was just really heartbreaking.” Some of the seniors’ most memorable moments were with the baseball team. “It’s a tie between the bus rides and the inter squad games, but I’ll miss those the most,” Linton said. “The team dinners were also really fun. Just any time with the team.” The underclassmen on the team have come to rely on the seniors not only for their talent on the field but also the camaraderie they bring to the group. “Starting out I didn’t know any of the seniors, but we’ve all become good friends,” junior Greg Mason said. “They’re definitely a fun group and I’m going to miss them a lot. Each of them brings their own offensive talent as well as defensive.”

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Even after a successful season, head coach Adam Wessel knows the team will only get better. “It’s been a growing year as we are so young,” Wessel said. “These guys have a great enthusiasm for the game.”

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Head coach Eric Ammerman is looking forward to seeing the team improve with younger players next season. “Hopefully we will continue to get talented freshmen,” Ammerman said. “We can build even more as a team.”

> Track and Field

After both the girls and boys teams winning league, boys head coach Chris Dunback is looking ahead to regionals and state. “We hope the players step up,” Dunback said. “We will see what happens.”

LEFT: STARTING HIS MOTION, senior Ethan Applebee pitched the fourth and fifth innings in the second game of the double header against Lansing on Monday, May 2. BELOW: RECEIVING A THROW from sophomore pitcher LJ Hatch, senior Mark Biesma attempts to tag a runner out at first base. The team left Lansing with a split, winning the first game 3-2 and losing the second game 8-7. Photos by Emily Johnson

Player spotlight

Senior Sara Gillespie: Dance How long have you been dancing? I’ve been on the dance team all four years of high school, but I’ve been dancing my whole life. It’s what I love to do.

YouSaidIt What was your best moment this season?

Photo by Emily Johnson

“Probably after winning the two Basehor games and knowing we would be a one seed at regionals.”

Photo by Emily Johnson

{senior Kyle Lichtenauer}

“Reaching the 10-0 mark was a big step for us. The teams we’ve played are really good and have a lot of talent.”

“Just knowing that we have a really good chance to win it all.”

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{senior Trace Linton}

How did you meet your goals for the year? Our goals were just to bond as a team, beat the competition and do our best in all our practices, games, performances, which I think we did. What is your favorite dance memory? I would say probably camp. It’s long and hard but it’s a lot of fun with everyone together.

“Spaghetti day was amazing,” senior Hayley Lollar said.

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Yearning for yogurt

May 20, 2011

lauren proctor {a&e editor}

As the concept of self-serve frozen yogurt blossoms, the JagWire takes a look at some of the most popular stores.

Yogurtopia 3 out of 5 6638 Monticello Rd. in Shawnee Yogurtopia is by far the most convenient frozen yogurt store due to its location right off Monticello Road, but may not necessarily appeal to all tastes. Depending on your own frozen yogurt preferences, Yogurtopia is either great or not quite what you’re looking for. Personally, I did not enjoy it as much as other yogurt stores because I prefer fruity flavors and toppings, and also like a more tart taste to the yogurt. Yogurtopia has a smaller selection of flavors than Green Apple and Peachwave, and doesn’t have very many fruit flavors. It also lacks fresh fruit for topping; if you wishes to top your yogurt with fruit, the selection consists only of previously frozen varieties. However, if you enjoy cake and chocolate flavors, Yogurtopia offers all you will need to make a perfect treat. Toppings mainly consist of cookie dough, brownie bites, and a variety of candy, which compliments the yogurt selection nicely. All of the yogurt is nonfat, so getting a cup is guilt-free, but the flavors aren’t as strong. The yogurt consistency is also softer, and more runny. Pricing at Yogurtopia is consistent with most yogurt stores at 39 cents per ounce. So, if you’re craving an icy treat that’s quick and easy, Yogurtopia is a good option.

5 out of 5 6852 Johnson Dr. in Mission

Peachwave 4 out of 5 12970 87th St. in Lenexa

“I’ll miss seeing Mr. Bogart in the hallway,” senior Kaitlin Rolig said.

“I went to a camp over the summer and it brought people together,” sophomore Miranda Snyder said. “The whole camp was about diversity and when I talked to Mr. Wieland about it, he liked the idea of changing the name.” According to Wieland, the whole point of the Diversity Club is to try to achieve harmony. “There is opportunity for the club to grow,” Wieland said. “Students who feel like they should be contributing by all means come and contribute.”

Graduation rate

Finals schedule

maya sudduth {reporter}

hanna torline {reporter}

The graduation rate last year was 97 percent, which means that only 3 percent of last year’s seniors didn’t take the traditional walk across the stage and receive their diploma. Counselor Randy Burwell says that setting the goal of graduating is now being emphasized in the first year of high school rather than later on. “As freshman, we try to stress the importance of making high school count, so that students have the opportunity to graduate on time with their class,” Burwell said. Burwell says that, thanks to this philosophy, this year’s graduation rate will most likely not differ from last year’s. “I think that the graduation rate could be higher this year because we have a very talented senior class,” said Burwell. “And we have had fewer seniors in academic warning these last few weeks. I hope these students will finish strong so that they can graduate with their peers.”

Monday, May 23 Silver 1 (7:50-9:25) Silver 3 (9:32-11:07) Silver 4 (11:14-1:12) Silver 5 (1:19-2:55)

FINAL

Tuesday, May 24 Blue 1 (7:50-9:25) Blue 3 (9:32-11:07) Blue 4 (11:14-1:12) Blue 5 (1:19-2:55)

FINAL

JUNIOR YEARBOOK STAFF members Rachel Mills and Katherine Beck work on their state contest entry on Thursday, May 5. Photo by Courtney Cooke

Journalism succeeds at state lisa joerling {reporter}

The journalism department earned second place in the 5A sweepstakes at the KSPA state journalism contest, Saturday, May 7. Students who placed were seniors Cassie Gerhart, Lauren King, Shannon Neill, Aleksandra Milewski, Lauren Proctor, juniors Kaitlin Rounds, Megan York, Rachel Mills, Sarah Darby, Alyne Roemerman, Carly Granato and Jill Applegate. Mills was surprised at the challenge state brought. “I thought it was way harder than regionals, it was a lot more intimidating,” Mills said. York believes the experience was worth it. “I think it will help us become better writers and photographers,” York said.

FINAL

Wednesday, May 25 Silver 5 (7:50-9:25) Locker clean-out during this block Silver 4 (9:32-11:07) FINAL Silver 3 (11:14-1:12) Silver 1 (1:19-2:55) FINAL Thursday, May 26 Blue 1 (7:50-9:25) Blue 4 (9:32-11:07)

FINAL FINAL

*There will be no seminars during finals week due to study periods built into the schedule between finals.

YOGURTOPIA, A NEW frozen yogurt store in Shawnee, maintains 14 different flavors at a time but constantly changes them out so they never get old. Photo by Ali Judy

Green Apple

Peachwave was my second favorite, behind Green Apple. The selection of yogurt was slightly smaller than that of Green Apple, but was still much larger than the selection at Yogurtopia. There was a nice balance of fruit and dessert-flavored yogurt, and this balance was echoed by the topping bar. I was especially pleased that Peachwave carries a green tea flavor. I love, love, love green tea yogurt, but I’ve never seen it anywhere that was self-serve. Generally the places that sell green tea yogurt are more expensive and limit what yogurt you can pair with it and what you can top it with, so it was very exciting to know that I could get my green tea fix at Peachwave from now on. The fruit on the topping bar was fresh, which I like, and the candy was crushed into perfect bite-sized pieces. Peachwave is fairly close, with a drive time of around 10 minutes and is priced at 39 cents per ounce just like Green Apple and Yogurtopia.

Recently the Diversity Club changed its name to Harmony. The name was changed because it ties them to a local organization, Harmony KC and their message about diversity. “We promote diversity,” sponsor Jeff Wieland said. “We try to make people aware of other students’ ethnicity and other diverse things. We reach for acceptance because if you do not fit in with the typical stereotype then people treat you differently; they do not accept you for who you are.” The name change was purely inspirational. There were no other name options.

ABOVE LEFT: AT ONLY 39 cents per ounce, Peachwave has a large selection and a very modern atmostphere. ABOVE: EVEN AT A farther location Green Apple is worth the drive. It provides many fruity flavors and a large variety of toppings. Photos by Ali Judy

Green Apple was definitely my favorite frozen yogurt store. It’s farther away with a drive time of 15 minutes, but definitely worth the trip. The selection is one of the largest in the city, with flavors and toppings to fit all tastes. With delicious and refreshing flavors like Pomegranate Raspberry, Blackberry, Mango Tango and Coconut, Green Apple offered me all of the fruity flavors I was craving. They also have a big selection of fresh fruit to top with, including mangos, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and kiwis. Green Apple also caters to those who like more of a dessert flavor to their yogurt though, offering flavors like Snickerdoodle, Thin Mint Cookies, Cheesecake, and Peanut Butter Macaroon and candy and dessert toppings. Most of the yogurt has the tart quality of regular yogurt, which I really liked, and the consistency is firm but not too frozen. Green Apple charges 39 cents per ounce, like both of the other frozen yogurt stores. If you’re willing to make the drive, Green Apple will not disappoint; it’s the perfect frozen yogurt experience.

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Tonight at 7 p.m. at the Sprint Center, Tim McGraw will perform, along with Luke Bryan and The Band Perry.

The next Shawnee City Council meeting is Monday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in City Hall.

At the Independence Events Center (changed from the Uptown), Bruno Mars performs Saturday, May 28 at 8 p.m.

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Is a college education worth

According to the College Board, the average student will spend $18,199 on total college expenses per alyne roemerman {reporter}

sarah darby {news editor}

Decreases in funding and increases in student demands contribute to college costs Despite the recession, college costs have continued to rise, forcing students to consider cost when choosing a college. Based on estimates by the College Board, the average cost of college is $18,199 per year including tuition, room and board and books. According to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, that figure rose 4.3 percent last year. In comparison, according to the NAICU, the consumer price index, which measures increasing cost, rose just 3.8 percent, expanding college costs at a rate faster than the cost of living. According to Johnson County Community College program director of admissions Pete Belk, lack of state funding is just one reason tuition has steadily increased at a community college like JCCC. In his last seven years at JCCC, Belk has seen costs raise from $45 a credit hour to $75 this year and $81 next year. At Kansas State University, tuition has also risen at a rate of 3-4 percent annually. “Generally, costs are increasing because support for public higher education is declining,” KSU director of admissions and

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student financial assistance Larry Moeder said via e-mail. “As a part of it so I don’t have to be paying it off for 30 years,” Bebel result, students are having to pay more of the costs.” said. At the University of Kansas, admissions Financial Student Aid can also help pay “Generally, costs are counselor Nathan Mack says lack of state for college. At JCCC, scholarships and fifunding, high inflation and increasing dolnancial aid help roughly half of all students increasing because lars spent on operational costs to meet pay for college. At KSU, roughly 70 percent support for public increasing demands from students have receive aid. higher education is contributed to rising costs. “The first thing out of a parent’s mouth is “...Students in the 21st Century want the issue that they make too much money,” declining,” Larry much more out of their college experience Belk said. “They may not qualify for the Moeder said. than students did 10 years ago,” Mack said whole thing but everyone can apply for via e-mail. “More services, resources, eta student loan.” cetera are being required of colleges and universities...” Paying for school through student Counselor Patricia Chandler says students can pay for college loans with no aid is also an option for 57 through scholarships, financial aid and out-of-pocket money. percent of students according to a poll. According to a student poll, 88 percent of students who apAfter applying for 65 scholarships and only receiving four, seplied for a scholarship received one, making scholarships a viable nior Vicky Griffith realized she had to take out multiple loans to option to help pay for college. pay for her education at KSU. Griffith took out two loans totalSenior J.J. Bebel who will attend Brigham Young University, is ing $5,000 through financial aid and one loan from Commerce one such student who received a partial scholarship. bank totaling $12,000. “My parents said since I got a scholarship, they’ll help pay for “I was really shocked because I thought my parents would

One senior will utilize student loans to pay for an expensive out-of-state school In only a few short months, senior John Cobb will be in Charleston, S.C. starting his military training at Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Taking after his grandfather, Cobb knew he wanted to join the Marines in December of junior year after talking to a recruiter. “I decided that the military sounded like something I wanted to do,” Cobb said. “It was a one-day decision, but I looked into more after that.” The Citadel appealed to Cobb because of the ability to get a degree while receiving military training at the same time. After graduating, Cobb will join the Marines for many different reasons. “The Marines are the first ones to go

into a country, have the best training, and are the most well-known,” Cobb said. “That’s also the field my grandfather was in, which played a role in my decision.” Despite the fact that he will be living far away and spending roughly $38,000 a year at The Citadel, Cobb decided that attending an out-of-state, expensive college could be beneficial in the long run. “Sometimes the military will pay for part of your college expenses,” Cobb said. “The field I want to go into and the rank I would have after I graduate pays pretty well. It’s also better to get a quality education. If [an employer] were looking at an application, they’d take the nicer school over the cheaper one.” Cobb’s parents agree with this idea, which is part of the reason they are willing to let him go to such an expensive school. “My parents said they would help pay for my college,” Cobb said. “They were an-

grier about my choice to join the military than the college because they thought I was going to get blown up or something.” After discussing his reasoning behind enlisting, Cobb’s parents have supported his decision. “They’re okay with it now,” Cobb said. “They realized that the military was what I wanted to do, even if they didn’t approve of it.” Even though The Citadel is more than 1,000 miles away from Shawnee, distance wasn’t a high priority for Cobb. “I didn’t care where it was,” Cobb said. “Lots of military colleges are far away.” Counselor Randy Burwell points out many considerations to take into account when choosing which college to attend. “There are a lot of factors when choosing a college,” Burwell said. “Finances and location are both a part of the decision.” Even though Cobb decided on The

Citadel, he looked into other options as well. He applied to both The University of Kansas and > Senior John Cobb will attend Kansas State Citadel Military College U n i v e r s i t y, which both > The school will cost Cobb cost signifi$38,000 a year cantly less than attending The Cita- > Cobb will take out multiple del. student loans “KU or KState cost-wise would have been better, but for the career I want to go into it wouldn’t have been better,” Cobb said. “Going to [The Citadel] I can get military training and an education in a shorter amount of time as opposed to going to K-State and enlisting.”

Paying with loans

One student receives scholarships that cover her college tuition for all four years S c h o l a r ships are one of the main ways students can help pay for college, and for senior Elise McEllhiney, scholSenior Elise McEllhiney arships played a crucial factor in will go to KU this fall deciding which college she would KU costs approximately attend. $7875 for two semesters M c E l l h i n e y, who intends on McEllhiney has received majoring in com$11,500 in scholarships puter and electrical engineering, looked at attending both the University of Kansas and Kansas State University. KSU offered her the

Scholarship savings > > >

Putnam scholarship, for $7,000 a year. On the other hand, KU offered McEllhiney two different scholarships, one totaling $3,000 per year and another offering $3,500 a year. Through KU, McEllhiney was also offered the Garmin scholarship, which is given to students majoring in engineering and who meet the scholarship’s requirements, for another $5,000 per year. At first, she looked at the differences between their engineering programs and other factors such as the campus and study abroad programs. “KU has a much better study abroad program and has a lot more artistic minors which I’m looking into,” McEllhiney said. When she compared the engineering programs between the universities,

“The lunchroom was a nice change, getting our own section,” senior Alex Ussery said.

McEllhiney found them to be of equal quality. The decision ultimately came down to the fact that there was an approximately $20,000 difference between what scholarships she was offered at each school. McEllhiney will be attending KU this fall. “The scholarships were very different…for two schools that are roughly equal,” McEllhiney said. The Garmin scholarship requires applicants to meet qualifications such as a high ACT score. McEllhiney received a score in the mid-30s on her ACT. “They are rarely able to give out all three of the scholarships, so clearly the stipulations are fairly tough,” McEllhiney said. McEllhiney didn’t actively apply for any scholarships. She wasn’t too con-

cerned with the college costs, but is grateful to receive the scholarships she did. “Now [my parents are]...transferring some of my college fund to my brother’s... because I can pay for my school,” McEllhiney said. School counselor Patricia Chandler explains to her students that scholarship and financial aid, along with what students can contribute, are the primary ways of paying for college. McEllhiney’s approach is not what counselors suggest when searching for scholarships. “Be aggressive when you’re applying for scholarships,” Chandler said. “I tell students to apply for anything and everything and let the scholarship committee tell you ‘No, you don’t qualify,’ because you just never know what you may end up receiving.”

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$18,199? year. What this means for you:

The JagWire polled seniors about how they will be paying for college How much are you paying for tuition?

6% 2%

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have helped me out a little bit,” Griffith said. “But I know I can pay it off later and I’d rather start at a four year college versus a community college to get the full experience.” Financial aid was also denied to Griffith because of her parent’s income level. “My parent’s income is so much that I don’t get loans or grants…but my parents aren’t paying for my college,” Griffith said. “Financial aid doesn’t ask that.” Griffith’s story represents the typical amount of debt students graduate with. According to Moeder, the average student graduates with a $22,000 debt. “Students should look at their earning potential after they receive their college degree, and compare that to their ability to pay for their student loans, and all of their other living expenses,” Moeder said. Moeder, Belk and Chandler all advise to start the college process early to find cost saving options. Moeder also suggests living on campus, not driving a car and purchasing textbooks online. Despite the costs, Belk still believes college can be affordable. “I think people get scared and they get sticker shocked instead of sitting down and figuring out what the cost will be,” Belk said.

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JCCC offers students a money- Senior sees benefits of out-ofwise option after high school state school despite high cost A t tending community college is another option for high school seniors to consider that can help save money. “Usually, with your community college, its going to be a cheaper cost per credit versus what you would pay at a four year university,” school co u n selor P a Senior Hannah Beck will t r i c i a Chanattend JCCC this fall dler JCCC currently costs $75 s a i d . “So if per credit hour you’re Beck chose JCCC to prepare undecided, for theater school auditions i t might be a good way to start…at a community college...without starting the huge student loan.” For the 2010-2011 school year, it cost $262.50 per credit hour at the University of Kansas, compared to $75 per credit hour at Johnson County Community College. Even if a student is not undecided about what to major in, going to a community college can allow students to get general education requirements completed for a lower cost than at a four-year university. Senior Hannah Beck will be attending JCCC next year. “My plan is just to get all of my gen eds out of the way cheaply and then go to a bigger school for mu-

Community college cost > > >

sical theater,” Beck said. “It’s a lot more expensive for the regions where I would be heading [for musical theater schools].” Beck is looking forward to attending JCCC. “Honestly, why I’m doing JCCC next year is...time,” Beck said. “People are always rushing to go away, but I think I just need a year to just rest and just be prepared for auditions.” Beck is involved with several musical theater organizations such as Christian Youth Theater. Next year, she will spend her time training for musical theater school auditions. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that its just my passion and what I love to do,” Beck said. “In the past two years, I’ve realized that this is the field I want to go into.” Her involvement in so many outof-school activities limited Beck’s time for school. “School...keeps me on my toes because...I have something every single night of every single day of the week,” Beck said. “I just have to keep organized to make sure that I get...everything done.” Beck doesn’t regret having such a busy schedule. “I’ve met so many people that I otherwise wouldn’t have met,” Beck said. She doesn’t have any concerns about attending JCCC instead of a four-year university. “I’m looking forward to being able to breathe for a year,” Beck said. “Everyone has been supportive...because it’s what I need to do.”

Dreaming of snowboarding and living in less humid weather, senior Miranda Lopez is ready to attend the University of Colorado next year. Her expenses to attend CU for a year total around $40,000, money that will be paid primarily through loans, grants and financial aid. Lopez is a little apprehensive about taking out so many loans for her college experience, but thinks it will be worth the cost undertaking. “I think it will be hard to pay off some of my loans, but throughout college I’ll hopefully be able to work it off with work study,” Lopez said. “It’s worth the price because I’m able to get out and see new things, experience different things, and I think it’s good to see different places other than Kansas.” Regardless of the cost, Lopez knows that you can’t put a price on an amazing experience. “It’s worth paying a lot because it’s going to be a great experience getting to know people, starting out not knowing anyone and just starting over,” Lopez said. Lopez is also looking forward to the much different climate of Colorado. “I love the mountains, cleaner air and less humidity,” Lopez said. The decision to attend CU wasn’t hard for Lopez to make. She had the idea in the back of her mind ever since she started looking at colleges,

and knew for sure in January that it was where she wanted to be. The cost had little to do with her decision, which was backed up by her parents. “My parents were excited for me,” Lopez said. “My parents are always supporting me in whatever I want to do.” Counselor Randy Burwell advises students and parents to make the cost a high p r i ority before > Senior Miranda Lopez will decidattend Univeristy of Colorado i n g w h e re > CU costs around $40,000 a to atyear with all costs included tend. “ [ G o - > Lopez will pay with loans, i n g grants and financial aid to an expensive college] is a decision that they want to go into with their eyes wide open to what the consequences may be,” Burwell said. “There are lots of factors to consider when choosing a college, and the cost is one of them.” Both Lopez and her parents knew that CU is where she wanted to attend school despite the loans she will have to take out to be able to go there. “I was actually in Colorado the time I made my decision, which I guess that somewhat affected my decision, but I love it out there,” Lopez said. “It’s my favorite place to be, and I’m really excited to get to know new people and be able to snow-

Out-of-state costs

“I’m definitely going to remember the people and dissecting the cats. That was fun,” senior John Cobb said.

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AffectingTheWorld

Below are the results of 124 student votes about world events through the school year

56%

of students believe the death of

Osama bin Laden impacted them the most

19%

of students believe the oil spill in the Gulf impacted them the most

16% of students

believe the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan impacted them the most

7% of students believe 2% of stu-

the revolution in Libya impacted them the most

dents believe the

Egyptian revolution impacted them the most

Looking back on world events “I went on Facebook and saw a status that said “U.S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A.,” and then Twitter said that Osama is dead,” Podlasek said. “I didn’t know what to think, so I went to CNN and found out it was true.” While waiting to listen to Obama’s address, Hamilton saw the reaction by the American people outside the White House. “I think that the Americans earn the right to celebrate, been waiting for this moment for ten years,” Hamilton said. “I think there was nothing wrong with the way they celebrated.” Podlasek recognizes bin Laden had been a threat to the safety of the country, but feels there may have been a better way to handle the situation. “I don’t think it was necessarily good to kill him, because a human doesn’t deserve to die, OSAMA BIN LADEN hid in this compound for nine years located in Abottabad, Pakistan. Bin Laden was shot in the head and the chest on May 2 by a U.S. Navy SEAL. Photos from MCT campus because it’s a life,” Podlasek said. “But I do believe he should have been captured.” kaitlyn butko {editor-in-chief} Senior Reanna Weidner agrees, but for a different reason. “I think we should’ve tried to capture him instead,” Weidner Killing of Osama bin Laden gives hope for said. “We could’ve possibly found out more information had we the end of the War on Terror, not a guarantee captured him instead of searching through his compound.” Weidner says the reaction to finding bin Laden has been cruPresident Barack Obama addressed the nation to announce the death of Osama bin Laden on Sunday, May 1. The terrorist cial to healing after Sept. 11. “It was good that we found him. I feel like it’s closure for a lot behind the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001 was found in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and killed by a secret United States mili- of people that really needed it,” Weidner said. However, many are still concerned about retaliation from the tary operation. Senior Paige Hamilton heard the news before the presidential terrorist organization that just lost its guiding force. “I think al-Qaeda will be more aggressive without their main address through a social networking site. “I found out on Twitter the night it happened. At first I didn’t leader, because bin Laden was the brains of the organization,” believe it, so I turned on CNN and discovered it was real,” Hamil- Podlasek said. “I think the War on Terror isn’t over, but killing Osama is a ton said. “Then I ran through the house screaming for my family step closer to ending terrorism,” Hamilton said. to turn on the news.” Hamilton agrees with the already famous words from PresiAfter learning of the monumental event through social netdent Obama, “Justice has been done.” works, senior Alex Podlasek verified with CNN as well.

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Gulf of Mexico oil spill impacts environment

From the earthquake to the near meltdown of the nuclear reactors, Japan works to rebuild

On April 20, 2010 the BP oil spill, began in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, the largest accidental oil spill in the history of petroleum dependence impacts students in many ways. Within three months, it destroyed 20 percent of the marshland and 90 percent of animal production according to Christian Science Monitor. Senior Taylor Bellus says she didn’t understand the impacts it has had on the environment at first. “I was confused at first because I did realize the magnitude of [the spill],”Bellus said. Bellus says the spill’s true effects are hard to comprehend. “It is harder for us at Mill Valley to understand how it hurts the environment because we didn’t see it happening first hand,” Bellus said. The spill contains chemicals known to cause cancer that will take years to dissipate, according to the New York Times Company. Bellus is sad that many students have forgotten this event. “It is sad that people forgot about it,” Bellus said. “It has become a distant memory.”

“My favorite part of senior year was when Mr. Rodkey pretended he was on the moon in College Algebra,” senior Lindsey Felshaw said.

The 9.0 earthquake and Tsunami in Japan on March 10 killed 20,000 people and led to a near meltdown of three nuclear reactors. The reactors caused a spread of radiation to all areas around the world, including Kansas according to NBC Action News. Senior Ryan Howes said he felt sorry for those who were lost in the disaster. “When I first saw it on T.V. I felt sad because so many people died,” Howes said. Today Japan is still working to rebuild. After more than eight weeks, trace amounts of nuclear energy are still present in the air according to MSNBC News. The earthquake displayed the threat of nuclear power and the risks it poses in crisis situations. Senior Lexi Bergeron doesn’t believe this is all the world should do. “I feel like this should make the world more wary of using nuclear power, and they should strengthen the earthquake protection even further,” Bergeron said. Cartoons by Adam Henderson

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Avoiding the

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Advice from athletic trainer Clint McAlister and physical education teacher TJ O’Neill helps incoming college freshmen avoid weight gain

Athletic trainer Clint McAlister suggests students should “avoid simple sugars and a high fat diet” which might contain foods such as white bread, candy, pizza, cake and most processed snack foods. McAlister suggests a diet of whole grains and complex carbohydrates. Start the day off right. Avoid too much sugar in your breakfast, as it may make you “crash” later. Foods such as pancakes, waffles, pastries or bagels are all high in sugar and carbs. Try oatmeal with fresh fruit, or maybe a scrambled egg white with bits of vegetables and pepper. Breakfast should keep you full until lunch, if not, grab a quick snack. According to McAlister, eat fruit, vegetables, or nuts such as almonds, instead of chips or other fattening snacks. Fruits and vegetables will give you more energy and are better “brain food.” The biggest mistake students make is that they complain that they don’t have the time. Find time to eat healthy. How you eat now is a reflection of how you will eat in the future. Eat healthy food now, and you will develop habits for years to come.

Monitor your meal plan

When you are on a meal plan in college, students often get caught up in the ease of grabbing a slice of pizza or cheese fries, but McAlister warns students to be cautious. “French fries are horrible for you. They are a simple sugar with carbs, fat and sodium,” McAlister said.

Eat small portions

Rather than eating three large meals a day, it might benefit you to eat consistently throughout the day. “I eat all the time,” physical education teacher TJ O’Neill said. “A lot of fruit throughout the day to fill me up so I don’t overdo it at mealtime.” However it is important to monitor these snacks. “Fruit, vegetables and nuts are better snacks,” McAlister said. “And they are better brain food than Snickers or Doritos.”

Don’t skip meals

When you skip meals, you are hungrier at the time of your next meal, which can lead to eating excessively in a short period of time. Irregular eating and skipped meals will confuse your body this will work against any weightloss routine.

Treat yourself occasionally

Being dedicated to a healthy diet does not mean blacklisting all junk food. If you ate well during the week, treat yourself to some ice cream or a meal out on the weekend. “You can reward yourself occaisionally,” McAlister said. “But eating a healthy, well balanced diet is the priority.”

Everything in moderation

9 10 Avoid skipping workouts Make it a priority

Eat healthy foods

Eat balanced meals

The best way to stay fit is to balance your eating and exercise. “To me, the main thing is calories in versus calories out,” O’Neill said. For example, eating a little bit more at lunch or dinner might mean you run for an extra few minutes that night.

“Eat things you enjoy in moderation,” O’Neill said. “If I know I’m going out for dinner, I might eat fruit for lunch to balance it out.” No one is perfect and everyone has weaknesses, the key is to control We are all familiar with the infamous workout those weaknesses. Take notice of commercials that boost miraculous results in the when you are full, just stop eating and save the rest for later. Opt for a comfort of your home, but that won’t cut it on a daily basis. single cookie at lunch instead of the While P90X might be a good workout every once and a while, it is important to make an effort to get to the gym. Most usual three. universities have student facilities on campus with exercise equipment available, so take advantage of them.

Above all else, exercise should be a part of your daily life. “If you exercise on a regular basis, you will feel much better,” McAlister said. Your health should always be your first priority. After all, what good is a college degree if you don’t live long enough to use it?

“Skipping workouts is contagious,” McAlister stated. “After one day without workouts, the laziness just snowballs.” So if you aren’t feeling up to a two-mile jog, try getting together a basketball game or play Frisbee outside your dorm. Anything that gets you up and moving is better than nothing.

your 11 Know needs

There is no universal regimen to losing weight or gaining muscle. It differs from person to person depending on their individual needs. Take the time to figure out your needs and fit your workout routine to them. If you need to slim down, do more cardio. If you want to bulk up, lift more weights.

aside time 13 Set to exercise

The biggest reason that people use to avoid working out is that they do not have time, but this is not an excuse. “It might be waking up thirty minutes early or bringing a change of clothes to work,” McAlister explained, “but it needs to be a priority.” There are always ways to fit exercise into your day. “Do anything to stay active,” O’Neill said. “It might include making different lifestyle choices like walking instead of driving.”

Balance your routine

Even if you are looking to only gain muscle or only lose fat, there still needs to be a balance in your workouts. “You need to balance cardio, resistance and a healthy diet,” McAlister said. All of those elements are vital in maintaining a fit and healthy physique.

Break it up

Working out does not always have to mean spending two hours at the gym. McAlister suggested breaking up study time with “short chunks, even if it is a walk, run or bike ride.” He explained that “your mind works where you retain the beginning and end of information” so breaking it up will help you process and retain that information.

something 8 Make time to work out 15 Do you enjoy

Above all else, you have to find something fun that helps you stay fit. You won’t want to work out if it is a chore, so do things you enjoy. If you hate running, try swimming instead. O’Neill said the key is “keeping your heart rate up over twenty-five minutes or more” in order to burn fat during cardiovascular workout. So whether it is cycling, hiking, basketball or some other form of activity, have fun.

“My best memory is becoming closer with my peers by having more activities like senior girls barbeque and ice-skating,” senior Lauren King said.

Graphic by Asia Yates

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Creighton University

kristina milewski {features editor}

Senior Matt Friesner

What city or state is Creighton University in? Omaha, Nebraska What made you decide to go there? I chose it because it’s pretty close by. Their medical school is also really good. What will you be studying? Pre-med. What will you miss about being in Kansas? The barbeque. What is the most exciting part about going to school outof-state? I’m excited to leave Kansas. I’ll get new experiences, I guess. Did you get any scholarships or grants to help pay for school? Yeah, I got an academic scholarship. What will be your living situation there? I made sure to pick a dorm room right next to the cafe. Only so I could walk there in my PJ’s.

Midwestern State University

Brigham Young University

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Senior Khrystalle Weathers

Where are you going to school? In Provo, Utah. How did you decide to go to Brigham Young University? I’m interested in majoring in dance, and I visited a lot of schools and after visiting a lot of schools and YouTube-ing dance teams that was where I decided I wanted to be. And it also has the religious environment, and that’s where I wanted to be. It probably has something to do with my mom went there. What caused you to choose this college to attend over other colleges? It kind of worked out just going there, weighing costs and everything. And I also thought it would be good to be around a bunch of people of my same religion because I don’t have much in common with people here. What will you miss the most about being in Kansas? Probably my family the most. That’s probably the only thing I’ll miss.

Trying something different

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Senior Lindsey Buenger

Why did you choose to go to school at Midwestern State University? I’m a tennis player, so I’m going there on athletic scholarship and what influenced me to go there is one of my tennis coaches knew the coach there, and he encouraged me to check it out. What will you be majoring in? I’m going into mechanical engineering. What will you miss most about being in Kansas? Definitely my friends. A few of them are staying in Kansas, while most of them are going out-of-state. Also my family. It’s about seven hours away from the school. What are you most excited about? Just kind of new scenery, new atmosphere, and it’s just going to be a whole different experience than being in Kansas. Obviously, I’m excited for tennis and playing for the team. Where else were you considering? I was determined to not stay in Kansas. If I wanted to play college tennis, which has been my dream for four years, I knew I needed to go out of state.

Students share their plan to take a different path after high school

“I decided not to go to college right after senior year so I could take a break and save up some money.”

{senior Kyle Castro}

What is the most exciting thing about moving out of state? I’m kind of nervous because it’s winter a lot of the time there and it’s colder than it is here but I’m excited to be in a whole new environment where I have more in common with people. Did you get any scholarships, grants, etc. to go to Brigham Young University? Well if you’re J.J. [Bebel] you got a full ride. I did not get a scholarship there but everywhere else I applied to I did. But it has a low tuition because it’s a religious affiliated school and it has a lot of grants and funding and it’s one of their goals to keep cost low and keep it an option. For school it’s $4,800 and there’s housing and dining on top of that. Will you be living in a dorm? Apartment? House? Fraternity? Sorority? I was late to register because I didn’t decide I wanted to go there until a month or so before deadline…So the only thing that was left was a typical dorm with a communal bathroom, but I don’t have a roommate. Why do you think not many people know about Brigham Young University? There’s so much about it people don’t know. To get in you have to go through all these interviews…It’s hard to get in there. My 27 ACT score was borderline. What will you need to work on in order to be successful at college? I think I’m going to have to really work at improving my work ethic to be at the same level as the kids there. Like here there’s variation in intelligence and work ethic but there, they’re on the same level and they’re all very motivated.

“I wanted a break from education and I wanted to do the military. The Coast Guard seemed best fit for me.”

{senior Brian McEnery}

“I plan on trying out for North American Hockey League (NAHL) teams and I’d take a few community college classes.”

{senior Cameron Snyder}

“My favorite part of the year was going to Andres with my French IV class,” senior Margaret Simanowitz said.

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the sake of a story and a convenient a bar... playing jazz.” -Elise McEllhiney, “Most likely to be a ski bum.” -Miranda Lopez, “Best eyes.” -Jordan Ross, “Most real.” -Jessica Lopez, “Best rower.” -Logan Vincent, “Most likely to live out of the country.” ipp, “Most likely to trip over nothing.” -Hayley Janner, “Most flexible.” -Ashley Kieffer, “Most likely to be mistaken for Jewish.” -Colin Hilk, “Most likely to give Mr. Strickland a heart attack.” -Kelcie Marquardt, Harry Potter tattoo.” -Lauren Proctor, “Most likely to become a world-renowned superhero and defeat the evil villain Dr. Voldy.” -Paige Hamilton, “Most likely to become Paige’s superhero sidekick and defeat evil.” ey Strobel, “Most likely to attend Hogwarts.” -Sara Brigham, “Most unique.” -Ian Ring, “Best ginger.” -Emily Longhofer, “Most likely to become a Disney princess.” -Alyssa French, “Mexican of the year.” -Ernie re look-alike.” -Daniel Higgins, “Most obnoxious laugh.” -Nicole Bartel, “Funniest laugh.” -Andrea Exon, “Best known.” -William Keungkhamphong, “Most likely to buy a mandolin for its nostalgic value.” -Alekr, “Most likely to own a bar with Ryan Speer.” -Luke Robinette, “Most stressed.” -Mackenzie Hampton, “Most non-confrontational.” -Reanna Weidner, “Most likely to be Camden Bender.” -Camden Bender, “Most Mackenzie Justis -Alex Henrich, “Best hug-giver.” -Asia Yates, “Best Most likely to be your boss.” -Reid Chapman, “Most enthusiastic about spaghetti day.” -Hayley Lollar, “Most unmotivated.” -Ryan Howes, “Most anti-religious.” ” -Allison Weis, “Curliest hair.” -Catie Mellott, “Best softball player.” -Taszia Roseberry, “Most fly.” -Marysa Nickum, “Most likely to “I livethought in Eastern -Lindsey Miller, “Most likely to move to Argentina and it Europe.” was really flattering lete beast.” -Jacob Morgan, “Tallest.” -Tyler Pierce, “Most convinced of conspiracy theories.” -Kayla DeBerg, “Most likely to succeed.” and -Jordan Jones, hair.” -Ryen Hill, “Most likely to be the voice of Eeyore.” it made me“Best smile.” on Meier, “Coolest person in the world.” -Paul Nmair, “Most likely to not be sure.” -Ryan Speer, “Best shot.” -Devin Triebel, “Most Asian.” -Victoria Griffith, “Best at being me.” -Brian McEnery, “Best at knowing Colin Wistuba, “Happiest.” -Brittany Abell, “Prettiest eyes.” -Rachael Chapman, “Best skateboarder.” -Alex Wallace, “Most loved.” -Alexis Kelford, “Best director.” -Vic Dominguez, “Most sarcastic.” -Sam CarKelcie Marquardt Andrew Dotts r Cooke, “Most sarcastic.” -Angela Chu, “Most likely to buy a $1,000 puppy dog.” -Katie Rolig, “Biggest Anglophile.” -Jerica Leiby, “Most likely to attend Hogwarts.” -Sean McDuffie, “Most likely to have a headache “RJ and I work a lot together in e professor.” -Henry Thomas, “Most likely to have the most family at graduation.” -Callie Vannier, “Most likely to be found in a bar... playing jazz.” -Elise McEllhiney, “Most likely to be a ski bum.” -Miranda Lopez, “Living it up.” AP Studio Art soWagner, it was good that y to marry a rich and famous musician.” -Miranda “Coolest pen collection.” -Jacob Wiewel, “Best counter.” -Cole Tripp, “Most likely to trip over nothing.” -Hayley Janner, “Most flexible.” -Ashley Kieffer, tag-teamed thisPeyton one.” Manning.” -Kaitlyn McGuire, “Most likely to get a Harry Potter tattoo.” -Lauren Proctor, “Most likely to become a world-renowned superhero nto walls while reading.” -Emma Andres,we “Most likely to marry n Eckardt, “Most sarcastic.” -Dani Niemann, “Most successful tennis player.” -Lindsey Buenger, “Most athletic.” -Kelsey Strobel, “Most likely to attend Hogwarts.” -Sara Brigham, “Most unique.” -Ian Ring, “Best St. Louis Rams and Nebraska Husker fan.” -Brandon Ritenour, “Most easy going.” -Sara Gillespie, “Best Jersey Shore look-alike.” -Daniel Higgins, “Most obnoxious laugh.” -Nicole Bartel, “Funniest laugh.” -Andrea RJ Smith ” -Tanner Minshew, “Best facial“Ihair.” -Jimmy Barnett, “Most sportsI played outside of school.” -Melissa Creiger, “Most likely to own a bar with Ryan Speer.” -Luke Robinette, “Most stressed.” -Mackenzie Hampfeel excited, happy, inspired. er, “Best listener.” -Cassandra White, “Best singer.” -Jesa Sokol, “Most likely to be famous.” Zee Pultz, “Most likely to be famous.” -PJ Koetting, “Most likely to be your boss.” -Reid Chapman, “Most enthusiastic got the most style.” ustapich, “Best rapper.” -Shannon Neill, “Most likely to be on Jersey Shore.” -Diana Carreira, “Best hair.” -Alex Herrold, “Most likely to be organized.” -Allison Weis, “Curliest hair.” -Catie Mellott, “Best softball st tan.” -Meghan Harre, “Most determined.” -Naomi Smith, “Most likely to end up as a wealthy businessman.” -Andrew Beran, “Most likely to be a complete beast.” -Jacob Morgan, “Tallest.” -Tyler Pierce, “Most manowitz, “Most likely to be diabetic.” -Robert Larson, “Most mature.” -Natasha Yousif, “Most accomplished.” -Darrien Smith, “Most sarcastic.” -Allison Meier, “Coolest person in the world.” -Paul Nmair, “Most y to be a teacher.” -Julia Schwartz, “Most likely to make the best sandwich for Ian Waters.” -Khrystalle Weathers, “Most likely to marry Ms. Crosbie.” -Colin Wistuba, “Happiest.” -Brittany Abell, “Prettiest eyes.” to join the peace corps.” -Ali Judy, “Most likely to crash a very expensive car.” -Joel Hodgdon, “Most curious.” -Jake Rohrer, “Longest tongue.” -Taylor Cooke, “Most sarcastic.” -Angela Chu, “Most likely to buy a Most likely to learn the banjo for the sake of a story and a convenient stereotype.” -Jordan Hopper, “Most likely to wake up on the lawn of my Honors College professor.” -Henry Thomas, “Most likely to have the most Best rower.” -Logan Vincent, “Most likely to live out of the country.” -Tenille Iskra, “Most likely to guest star on Burn Notice.” -Kaitlyn Butko, “Most likely to marry a rich and famous musician.” -Miranda Wagner, Most likely to give Mr. Strickland a heart attack.” -Kelcie Marquardt, “Most likely to spell Mr. Bograt’s name wrong.” -Kelsie Schuman, “Most likely to run into walls while reading.” -Emma Andres, “Most likely to “Most likely to become Paige’s superhero sidekick and defeat evil.” -Kayla Vognsen, “Most likely to be institutionalized.” -Alex Kuhn, “Most blunt.” -Cameron Eckardt, “Most sarcastic.” -Dani Niemann, “Most suca Disney princess.” -Alyssa French, “Mexican of the year.” -Ernie Abril, “Morman of the year.” -JJ Bebel, “Man of the year.” -Jeremy Spalding, “Most awesome St. Louis Rams and Nebraska Husker fan.” -Brandon ong, “Most likely to buy a mandolin for its nostalgic value.” -Aleksandra Milewski, “Most likely to get a $50 gift card to Walmart.” -Jon Windsor, “Mr. Congeniality.” -Tanner Minshew, “Best facial hair.” -Jimmy Ryan Speer eidner, “Most likely to be Camden Bender.” -Camden Bender, “Most chill person.” -Alex Podlasek “Biggest smart ass.”-Matt Friesner, “Best listener.” -Cassandra White, “Best singer.” -Jesa Sokol, “Most likely to “It’s good that I can put a smile t anti-religious.” -Alex Henrich, “Best hug-giver.” -Asia Yates, “Best dog-petter.” -Quincy Adams, “Most uncoordinated.” -Jon Mustapich, “Best rapper.” -Shannon Neill, “Most likely to be on Jersey Shore.” -Diana ondetermined.” people’s faces.” stern Europe.” -Lindsey Miller, “Most likely to move to Argentina and become a professional llama rancher.” -Ronnie Sloop, “Best tan.” -Meghan Harre, “Most -Naomi Smith, “Most likely to end up as n Jones, “Best hair.” -Ryen Hill, “Most likely to be the voice of Eeyore.” -Ian Waters, “Most likely to be homeless.” -Margaret Simanowitz, “Most likely to be diabetic.” -Robert Larson, “Most mature.” -Natasha Victoria Griffith, “Best at being me.” -Brian McEnery, “Best at knowing how to have the best time.” -Sarah Verhamme, “Most likely to be a teacher.” -Julia Schwartz, “Most likely to make the best sandwich for Ian Quincey Adams Chad Thomas Kelford, “Best director.” -Vic Dominguez, “Most sarcastic.” -Sam Carroll, “Most likely to be a rapper.” -Lauren King, “Most likely to join the peace corps.” -Ali Judy, “Most likely to crash a very expensive car.” -Joel “I’mthe happy. “I wasn’t really-Sean surprised I got it likely to have a headache every morning class in college.” -Andrew Van Holland, “Most likely to learn the banjo for to attend Hogwarts.” McDuffie, “Most sake ofWell, a storyit’s anda atradition.” convenient stereotype.” -JorI’ve been opinionated azz.” because -Elise McEllhiney, “Most likely to be a ski bum.” -Miranda Lopez, “Best eyes.” -Jordan Ross, “Most real.” -Jessica Lopez, “Best rower.” -Logan Vincent, “Most likely to live out of the country.” -Tenille Iskra, y to ever trip over nothing.” Janner, “Most flexible.” -Ashley Kieffer, “Most likely to be mistaken for Jewish.” -Colin Hilk, “Most likely to give Mr. Strickland a heart attack.” -Kelcie Marquardt, “Most likely to since I was-Hayley a little kid.” oo.” -Lauren Proctor, “Most likely to become a world-renowned superhero and defeat the evil villain Dr. Voldy.” -Paige Hamilton, “Most likely to become Paige’s superhero sidekick and defeat evil.” -Kayla Vognsen, likely to attend Hogwarts.” -Sara Brigham, “Most unique.” -Ian Ring, “Best ginger.” -Emily Longhofer, “Most likely to become a Disney princess.” -Alyssa French, “Mexican of the year.” -Ernie Abril, “Morman of Kelsey Waller iel Higgins, “Most obnoxious laugh.” -Nicole Bartel, “Funniest laugh.” -Andrea Exon, “Best known.” -William Keungkhamphong, “Most likely to buy a mandolin for its nostalgic value.” -Aleksandra Milewski, I say“Most goes.” o own a bar with Ryan Speer.” -Luke“What Robinette, stressed.” -Mackenzie Hampton, “Most non-confrontational.” -Reanna Weidner, “Most likely to be Camden Bender.” -Camden Bender, “Most chill person.” us.” -PJ Koetting, “Most likely to be your boss.” -Reid Chapman, “Most enthusiastic about spaghetti day.” -Hayley Lollar, “Most unmotivated.” -Ryan Howes, “Most anti-religious.” -Alex Henrich, “Best hug-giver.” ikely to be organized.” -Allison Weis, “Curliest hair.” -Catie Mellott, “Best softball player.” -Taszia Roseberry, “Most fly.” -Marysa Nickum, “Most likely to live in Eastern Europe.” -Lindsey Miller, “Most likely to Most likely to be a complete beast.” -Jacob Morgan, “Tallest.” -Tyler Pierce, “Most convinced of conspiracy theories.” -Kayla DeBerg, “Most likely to succeed.” -Jordan Jones, “Best hair.” -Ryen Hill, “Most likely to h, “Most sarcastic.” -Allison Meier, “Coolest person in the world.” -Paul Nmair, “Most likely to not be sure.” -Ryan Speer, “Best shot.” -Devin Triebel, “Most Asian.” -Victoria Griffith, “Best at being me.” -Brian kely to marry Ms. Crosbie.” -Colin Wistuba, “Happiest.” -Brittany Abell, “Prettiest eyes.” -Rachael Chapman, “Best skateboarder.” -Alex Wallace, “Most loved.” -Alexis Kelford, “Best director.” -Vic Dominguez, “Longest tongue.” -Taylor Cooke, “Most sarcastic.” -Angela Chu, “Most likely to buy a $1,000 puppy dog.” -Katie Rolig, “Biggest Anglophile.” -Jerica Leiby, “Most likely to attend Hogwarts.” -Sean McDuffie, “Most lawn of my Honors College professor.” -Henry Thomas, “Most likely to have the most family at graduation.” -Callie Vannier, “Most likely to be found in a bar... playing jazz.” -Elise McEllhiney, “Most likely to be a ski

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Don’t allow high school to ruin future opportunities High school can be fun, but you shouldn’t get too wrapped up in it

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Thanks to the journalism kids for three solid years

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Shoot for the moon, but Take advantage of all the take a parachute just in case opportunities offered here Find what you’re good at before putting all your energy into failure kat rainey {photographer}

When we were younger, almost every adult in our life told us to shoot for the stars and that the sky is the limit. But now that I’m graduating from high school I’m starting to realize that some people’s sky line is a lot closer than what it once appeared. Clearly my momma didn’t know that I took these words to heart and believed that anything my little heart desired was within my reach. But as my level of intelligence increased and I stepped into reality I realized that my dream of being a professional ballerina/ football player/ Broadway singer was NEVER going to happen. I think social studies teacher Jefferson “Spitfire” Strickland said it best when he told me not everyone is meant to do everything. Yes, you can work your butt off, but at some point, practice needs to meet raw talent to make a hobby into a professional paying job. Sometimes when people tell you that you can’t, it’s not because they’re a hater; maybe they’re just being real with you. Oprah can

do many things, but she will never be the leading mathematician for Harvard. And I don’t care how much practice and voice training you get, if you are tone deaf, you’re not going to be the next Christina Aguilera. I doubt you’ll even make it to that Lady Gaga status. I’m not trying to say that you should just be a cashier at Walmart, but I do think as you grow up, you should look at what your true talents and passions are; see how attainable they are, then go for it. Shooting for the stars and dreaming big dreams is fun, but sometimes people don’t reach their star or land on a cloud; they hit the ground.

Don’t worry about how others will perceive you; it does not matter nichole kennelly {photographer}

Looking back on my high school experience, I don’t take anything back. The memories, friends and lessons I will take with me after graduation are absolutely priceless. However, if I could add more to my time in high school, I would do it in a second. From my freshman to junior year I was

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in a total of four clubs and took voice lessons for one year. This year, in order to get the most out of my senior year, I am in three clubs, participated in the musical for the first time, joined the JagWire staff, went to state for both solo and ensemble in choir, continued voice lessons and am president of my youth group. It has been the busiest and most stressful year I have ever had. It has also been the most rewarding. I have made more friends and created more memories than any other year in high school. From this, I learned that I need to take advantage of every opportunity and every experience that comes my way, not just in school, but throughout my life. Mark Twain once said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do,” and I couldn’t agree more. Although it hasn’t been 20 years, I sometimes regret the things I decided not to take part in. Why didn’t I try out for the musical before? Why didn’t I join more clubs? Why did I wait so long to take voice lessons? The list goes on. I now lead my life with a new perspective, vowing to not have any regrets. My advice to not only to next year’s students, but also my graduating class, is to do what makes you happy. Stop worrying about what other people want or think and take advantage of your youth. You never get another chance to live this part of your life, so make the most of it: love deeper, laugh harder and be happy.

Social networking shouldn’t Quirks make high school be used for immature fights experiences worthwhile If you wouldn’t say it to a person’s offer us an outlet for emotions that seems face, then don’t Facebook it either safe on the surface but can certainly be just

Unique people make all the difference in high school outlook

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lauren proctor {a&e editor}

It is a tempting and easy thing to do. The girl in your first block keeps sharing too many details about her weekend. You do not want to hear these things. In an instant, your mind creates a snide and clever yet indirect remark that you would never say to her face, but in a matter of seconds, you could send a text and make it your Facebook status. And so you do. And thus begins a petty war on the Internet. Maybe it felt like a good idea at the time, but 12 updates and two angry girls later, you realize how dumb you acted. The best part is everyone can see it! Your immaturity and lack of class remains visible on Facebook walls for eternity, unless you decide to sneakily delete your posts, but then we all know your shame. So what can one do in the age of social media? Learn some grace. Though this lesson is anything but new, our generation encounters a challenge when it comes to social networking. These websites

as destructive, if not more so, than spoken word. I willingly admit that I am awful at practicing what I preach. I gladly let my emotions run straight through my thumbs and to my phone. I vividly remember a multi-status war with a friend freshman year and what damage that did to our relationship. I greatly regret a number of tweets that I sent when I felt perhaps slightly upset with my classmates. However, as I end my senior year, I have acquired the same bit of nostalgic regret regarding my high school years as many of my fellow seniors. As I attempt to filter through what words of wisdom I wish to pass onto underclassmen, I have settled on the theme of keeping one’s mouth shut more often than opening it. I encourage you to stop listening to the girl in first block. None of your clever rebuttals will really make you feel better in the end. Put down the phone when you are mad and go write in a journal instead. Or go running, or drive around a lot, or make cookies. I do not care, just do not make the same mistake I have made countless times. You will find yourself in much less conflict and you can return to using Facebook properly - creeping on the hot guy in your first block.

While my feelings about Mill Valley have gone back and forth throughout my senior year, one thing has remained constant: my love for our ability to be weird. Everyone here has something quirky about them, and they’re not afraid to show it. Girls who are almost 18 walk into school with Disney princess backpacks strapped to them, morning English classes involve a never-ending whispered chatter about Harry Potter, and my friends listen to Physics lectures while snacking on Gerber Graduate fruit rolls. As a school we attach to odd dance crazes like the “Bernie,” and Prom queen candidates dress up like children’s cartoon characters for pep assemblies. When you see a BandAid, chances are it’s “Dora the Explorer” or “Cars” themed. When talking to friends, you can quote a Nickelodeon show and whoever you’re talking to knows exactly what you’re talking about. Journalism kids do “nerd send-offs” to

cheer for competitive school teams that often get forgotten about, like Quiz Bowl, forensics and band. We also measure things in picas, are obsessed with proper grammar and spelling, and hate when stories end in “said.” For my senior English class, we were assigned to do our own rendition of Hamlet, so naturally my friends and I decided to do ours in a “Harry Potter” theme. Thus, “Hamlet Potter” was born. We did our hair and make up to fit our parts, and even wore costumes. We danced around to “I’m on a Broom,” and “Fly Like it’s Quidditch.” It was probably the best three hours I’ve spent all semester. I’m glad our school is weird, because it makes coming to school every day a little more interesting. It creates a more comfortable environment where everyone can be their full selves without fear of being judged for it. I am deeply appreciative for what such a weird school has brought me: a circle of truly great friends. I really hope college brings me as many great people as high school has, and that I am able to stay in touch with the amazing people who have come into my life in the last four years. So, no matter how you feel about our school, you have to admit that we’re a big bunch of weirdos. And the best thing is, no one ever thinks twice about it.

“The best thing about high school is to have your high school sweetheart... someone you can relate to, tell your secrets to,” senior Deven Triebel said.

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Reflecting on their years of experience, senior athletes give advice and share what they would have done differently

Sports after high school

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The last game is won and the last meet is over. What’s next? First off, definitely don’t become a varsity letter-winning couch potato. When the season’s over, taking a break and getting some rest and relaxation is important. But try to get back into your routine to get ready for next season or just to keep in shape. By not continuing to work in the off season, your athletic progress falls backwards, which is a waste of all the effort put into your sport and athletic career during the regular season. As important as keeping yourself in physical shape is, strictly improving yourself physically is only fighting half the battle. In season and out of season, real athletes try to make themselves better mentally everyday. By learning that new play or conquering that tough assignment, this work improves yourself and subsequently the abilities of team. Physicality is vastly important, yes, but a good athlete drives themselves to bring their best mental and physical game. Being prepared mentally is as important as being ready athletically, the best teams are the teams that are driven to make the fewest mistakes and play a better mental game. That drive to make yourself better shouldn’t end just because high school is over or you have played your last game for the season. Strive to improve yourself and talents everyday, because even if you are done with high school sports, it doesn’t mean you should be done making yourself a better person. And becoming a better person will help you meet future challengers and rivals. Once the doors of our gym close behind you for the last time, you are not done with Bonner Springs. In college and for the rest of life, new challenges and friendly, or not so friendly rivalries, will present themselves everyday. Rise to these challenges and show the same sportsmanship that you would show your high school athletic rivals. By treating your opponents with dignity, you respect yourself and the game you are engaged in. That game could be college sports or maybe it’s the business world after school is done. Whatever situation you find yourself in, a healthy respect for your opponents will help you keep ahead of them. Calling them white trash won’t work after high school and doesn’t help much now.

sarah fulton {sports editor}

Chris Gaignat, football

Reid Chapman, golf What do you wish you had known?

If you could go back and change your actions, what would you have done differently? >

“Instead of not working out on breaks, I would have worked out more. Also, [I wish I had known] how to talk to coaches better and not be so awkward around them.”

What is your favorite part about football? >

“Friday nights. Just playing in front of all the fans is awesome. I also like winning in general and the feeling you get after you beat a good team.”

What advice would you give to underclassmen who are playing football? >

“Work hard, do what the coaches say, put in extra effort and don’t skip practices or weights. Hard work will take you farther than talent. Don’t let starting get to your head. You should always keep working and improving. Be a team player.”

What has been your worst football moment? >

“It is free. Playing golf [at a course] costs a lot of money. With the golf team you play five days a week for free.”

How has the team changed during the years you have been a memeber? >

“We used to be really top heavy and now we have a ton of freshman and sophomores.”

Jerica Leiby, dance If knew what you do now what would you do differently?

“At practice before the Atchison game my junior year I got chewed out by the coaches because I had been getting worse and my ego had gotten bigger. But the next game after that I played was one of my best.”

“I learned not to take what you have for granted. Keep working like you did to get to that point and don’t let your work ethic drop down just because you’ve got a spot.”

How do you think you have changed the team? >

“I don’t know that I really changed the team, I just tried to make it better by working harder and getting better myself. You can only change what you do and create opportunities for yourself.”

“I wish I would have known to buy new clubs my sophomore year instead of using my clubs from the ‘70s. They are literally the clubs that guy from That 70’s Show, Red Forman, would have used.”

Why did you join the team?

What did you take away from that moment? >

hanna torline {reporter}

“I wish I would have been more out going and have opened up more.”

What advice would you give to the underclassmen dancers? > “Be respectful of the coaches and with the leaders of the team. To not sweat the little things and to not take things personally.”

What was the one thing you would tell future dancers to avoid? >

“All the times we have had girl dramas and fights.”

What was the most fun you have had with the team? >

“Camp in general is the most fun I have had with the team. I get to know all of the new members of the team and bond.”

YouSaidIt What do you wish you had known about sports? “To spend more time over the summer and spring. I would be better now.” {senior Cameron Eckhardt}

“The best thing about being in high school is the taste of growing up to your full potential,” senior JT Evans said.

“[I would tell myself]what you put in to practice is going to reflect in your games.” {senior Ashley Keiffer}

“I would have paid more attention to the little things.”

{senior Sam Carroll}

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> Girls Soccer SOPHOMORE L.J. HATCH steps up to the mound as catcher Zach Stinnett awaits the pitch on Tuesday, May 10 at Basehor-Linwood, earning a 8-3 win. Photo by Taylor Young

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Player spotlight

Senior Sara Gillespie: Dance How long have you been dancing? I’ve been on the dance team all four years of high school, but I’ve been dancing my whole life. It’s what I love to do.

YouSaidIt What was your best moment this season?

Photo by Emily Johnson

“Probably after winning the two Basehor games and knowing we would be a one seed at regionals.” {senior Kyle Lichtenauer}

Photo by Emily Johnson

“Reaching the 10-0 mark was a big step for us. The teams we’ve played are really good and have a lot of talent.” {senior Trace Linton}

“Just knowing that we have a really good chance to win it all.”

Photo by Kristina Milewska

{senior Ethan Applebee}

“Spaghetti day was amazing,” senior Hayley Lollar said.

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Yearning for yogurt

May 20, 2011

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As the concept of self-serve frozen yogurt blossoms, the JagWire takes a look at some of the most popular stores.

YOGURTOPIA, A NEW frozen yogurt store in Shawnee, maintains 14 different flavors at a time but constantly changes them out so they never get old. Photo by Ali Judy

Green Apple 5 out of 5 6852 Johnson Dr. in Mission

Peachwave 4 out of 5 12970 87th St. in Lenexa Peachwave was my second favorite, behind Green Apple. The selection of yogurt was slightly smaller than that of Green Apple, but was still much larger than the selection at Yogurtopia. There was a nice balance of fruit and dessert-flavored yogurt, and this balance was echoed by the topping bar. I was especially pleased that Peachwave carries a green tea flavor. I love, love, love green tea yogurt, but I’ve never seen it anywhere that was self-serve. Generally the places that sell green tea yogurt are more expensive and limit what yogurt you can pair with it and what you can top it with, so it was very exciting to know that I could get my green tea fix at Peachwave from now on. The fruit on the topping bar was fresh, which I like, and the candy was crushed into perfect bite-sized pieces. Peachwave is fairly close, with a drive time of around 10 minutes and is priced at 39 cents per ounce just like Green Apple and Yogurtopia. “I’ll miss seeing Mr. Bogart in the hallway,” senior Kaitlin Rolig said.

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Growing up in the 90’s, the class of 2011 had many favorite toys, movies and candies that impacted their childhood. Classic toys included Ferbies, Barbie’s, Beanie Babies, and cabbage patch kids. The JagWire interviewed seniors to see what some of their favorites were.

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Logan Vincent

Favorite band:

David Massmann

“I know for sure that in the second grade *NSYNC was my favorite band. My brother and I had this cassette player with a microphone attached to it and we would walk around singing the songs.”

Favorite game: “Hide and Seek was my favorite game because we would play it in the basement in the dark; it got intense.”

Favorite movie: “When I was 12 years old in the six grade my favorite movie was “School of Rock.” I remember going to a sleep over at [senior] Kaitlyn McGuire’s and we were singing all the songs.”

Favorite movie: ““Flubber” was a great movie because it was funny. [“Flubber”] would just start dancing. It was just like me except I wasn’t green.”

Favorite toy:

Favorite candy: “Extreme Sour Warheads were awesome because they were so sour and we would make funny faces when we ate them. ”

“My favorite toy was Barbie dolls. I had a pink convertable car and a Barbie dream house.”

Taylor Bailey Favorite toy: “Baby Alive was my favorite toy because I could treat it like a real baby, I could feed it, change its diaper and act like a mom.”

Favorite candy:

Allison Weis

“Skittles were my favorite candy, I used to eat them all the time. It’s funny because I only eat the yellow ones now.”

Favorite game: “I loved playing with dolls. I wanted an American Girl doll and my parents never bought me one but once my sister wanted one; they bought it for her.”

Favorite show: “PB&J Otter was my favorite show because I watched it every day when I got off the bus.”

Favorite movie: “I think I watched “Lion King” about three times a day. I watched it so much that my parents got tired of it and hid it.”

Favorite toy: “My favorite toy was my fake American Girl doll I got from Target. I think they were called Generation dolls or something like that.”

Lauren Peppel

Favorite movie: “When I was a youngin’ I would watch “Nightmare Before Christmas.” I think that’s why I’m so corrupted.”

Favorite game: “The Hungry Hungry Hippos was my favorite game. I would still play it if I had it.”

Favorite band:

“The Backstreet Boys were my favorite band, I think I was in the third grade. Me and my mom knew all the songs and words.”

“I really enjoyed some of the teachers here and my musical involvement,” senior Jacob Morgan said.

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Former Mill Valley graduates, now attending the University of Kansas, share their memories and experiences with the JagWire, giving a special insight at their new lives living in a fraternity or sorority.

sarah gonzales {reporter} THE SIGMA CHI fraternity in Lawrence has won many awards such as the “Most Charitable Organization” in 2010, according to the fraternity website. Photo by Taylor Young

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KU freshman Zack Leas What fraternity are you a member of? “Kappa Sigma.” Why did you wait to join and what made you eventually decide to join? “I did not pledge in fall because I did not know what fraternities were even like. I heard a bunch of stereotypes about the guys. After coming to KU, there was actually a lot of involvement in Greek life. There are a bunch of houses with a bunch of different personalities, so I just found the house that fit me.” What is the difference between rushing in the spring and rushing in the fall? “Fall is considered formal rush. You are required to come up to KU a week during the summer and walk from to house to house in order to get to house to get to know the guys and decided what house you want to be a part of. Spring

Reviving a tradition

rush is considered informal because you only contact the houses you want to be a part of and that want you too.” What is living in your fraternity like? “My house has around 70 people in it. There are sleeping dorms with bunk beds, and there are personal rooms that three or four guys share.” Do you ever get to live in your own room? “There are suites if you have lived there for awhile and have leadership positions like house president. You can be eligible for you own suite.” What is the difference between living in a dorm and living in a frat? “Living in a dorm there is not always stuff to do and you live with one person. In a fraternity there is always something going on and you have 70 people you can hang out with. There are more opportunities for jobs because you can talk to people who have lived in the house.” What does the house mom do? “She is just there to handle all the bills and maintenance. She helps the guys with stains and laundry. Just everything a mom would do.” How are the different fraternities and sororities connected? “We have separate houses but we affiliate with each other for community service and parties. There is a thing called Rock Chalk Review that all the fraternities and sororities work on.”

KU sophomore Lizzie Gremminger What sorority are you in and how long have you been part of the Greek system? “I have been a member of the Greek system since my freshman year of college, so for about two years now. This year I will be a recruitment counselor and had to temporarily dis-affiliate from my chapter to not sway the decisions of any of the ladies going through recruitment in the fall.” Why did you choose your sorority? “I chose my sorority because it just fit. I didn’t feel like I needed to impress anyone, and I knew that I would make a lot of friends. I wanted a place where I could be motivated to try my hardest in school.” Describe your Rush week experience? “I thought recruitment week was really fun.

Then again, I love talking and meeting new people, so it was not nerve-wracking for me. Everyone says the chapter you end up getting a bid from is the one for you.” How does a sorority compare to a dorm? “Every dorm is different. I lived in an all-girl dorm, so moving into my sorority house was not much different. Sorority houses have more of a homey feel compared to a dorm. The food is way better in a sorority.” Why did you decided to join a sorority? “I wanted to join a sorority because I thought it would be a great way to meet new people, get involved and do better in school. My older sister was in a sorority and made such great friends that I knew it was something I wanted to do.” What are some of the downsides to being a member of a sorority? “The many stereotypes that go along with being Greek. No matter how smart, nice or down to Earth you might be there will always be someone calling you dumb, rude, and stuck up solely because you are a sorority girl.” What advice would you give to upcoming freshman who are considering rushing? “There is no point in trying to be someone you are not when you are trying to find a sorority. Make sure you do not form to the stereotypes of sororities.”

2009 graduate Zack McQuiston shares insight on bringing back a forgotten fraternity

Is it true that you started a fraternity? “I did not start it myself. I was approached by people from the national branch So I definitely did not start it myself.” How did you become involved? “When they came to campus the first time they asked around in campus organizations for guys they thought would be good. My friend mentioned it on Facebook and I asked him about it and joined from there.”

How does you fraternity work? “We have 35 guys. The is an executive board of President, me, vice president, secretary, treasurer and Chaplin, who just makes sure everyone is getting along.” What set your fraternity apart? “Just the fact that every single guy is a campus leader of some sort. Our guys are more involved, our grades are better and we are more diverse than other chapters.”

What is the living situation, do you have a house? “No, we don’t have a house yet; it is a ways down the road. We are lucky; in 2002 we got kicked off campus but we have a lot of alumni that will help us when we look for a house.” Why did you get kicked off campus? “Well, that was in 2002. A lot of things went wrong so the university and the national branch decided it was best if the fraternity took a break but, now we are back.”

“My best memory is the powder puff game. It was cold and raining but I loved it,” senior Susanna Donati said.

May 20, 2011

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After dozens of pep assemblies and spirit weeks, seniors celebrate their last hoorah. It’s

Mayhem week mackenzie hampton {managing editor}

In anticipation of graduation, Seniors enjoy last spirit week before settling down for finals Dodgeball games, a talent show and mud volleyball are a few events that take place during the StuCo sponsored Mayhem week, May 9 to 14. Seniors look at this week as their last chance to enjoy each other and be involved in the school. Senior class president Scott Weidner enjoyed his last Mayhem week after all the hard work behind the scenes was accomplished. “I actually hate getting the events ready but the final outcome is worth the time and the students get to have fun,” Weidner said. Monday night was the video game tournament and participation was pretty low compared to years past. Tuesday was the teacher versus student basketball game and ended with a win by the students, 72-69. Wednesday night the school hosted the annual talent show in the little theater. According to StuCo sponsor Erica Crist, there were 200 people in attendance, the most the school’s ever had. Senior Jacob Morgan took first place with a drum solo. Thursday was the dodgeball tournament and 14 teams signed up to play. The winners of the tournament were The Dodging Devil Donkeys. Last but not least, the mud volleyball tournament was held Saturday afternoon. The Muddy Buddies took the win after a cold couple hours of playing. To many students this event was the most favored out of all the events despite the cold weather. “Mud volleyball is the most fun. Everyone gets to mess around in the mud and have a good time,” Weidner said. Senior Brittany Abell has played on a mud volleyball team every year and had a great time even though it was cold. She enjoyed how she got to be with her friends and play against them. “Mayhem week gets me really excited to graduate and it’s the last event I get to participate in,” Abell said. As seniors, Abell and Weidner appreciate Mayhem week more because they won’t get to experience anything like it again. “I definitely value spirit week more,” Weidner said. “It does make me a little sad because it’s the last time I get to be a part of it but mostly I’m focused on having fun the last few days of school.”

ABOVE: BRAVING THE COLD, freshman Jason Biesma serves the ball in the muddy mess on Saturday, May 14. Photo by Trenton Webster BELOW LEFT: JUNIOR ELAINA BROWER performed “Cosmic Love” by Florence and the Machine at the talent show on Wednesday, May 11. BELOW RIGHT: SENIORS ALEXIS WILLIAMS and Mackenzie Justis performed a dance to the song “Give Me Everything” by Pitbull. Photos by Taylor Young

RIGHT: SPRINTING TO GET to the dodgeballs first, sophomores L.J. Hatch, Staton Rebeck, Blake Miles and Grant Schrepfer of team “Yang” won their first dodgeball game on Thursday, May 12. Photo by Emily Johnson

“I liked band a lot; I made a lot of friends and we were able to become better musicians,” senior Malorie Schuler said.

ABOVE: AS THEY FOUGHT for the last dodgeball, senior Madison Acree overpowered freshman Abby Ford and went on with her team, “Ew, I’m Sweaty,” to win their second game of the night on Thursday, May 12. Photo by Emily Johnson LEFT: JUNIORS ALLIE LOVE and Jameson Colin grooved to “Rollin’ on the River” by Proud Mary on the game Just Dance. The two battled with Wii controllers in hand to see who could dance the best at the video game competition on Monday, May 9. Photo by Kat Rainey