Volume 13, Issue 5

JAGWIRE MILL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | VOLUME 13 | ISSUE 6 |MARCH 14, 2013 | MVNEWS.ORG

ARE YOU STAYING FIT? 8 - 9 Everything you need to know to stay healthy

NEWS 3

BOARD OF EDUCATION NEW MEMBER ELECTION

FEATURE 7

STUDENT TEACHERS GAIN EXPERIENCE

A&E 13

LOCAL HOLE-IN-THEWALL RESTAURANTS

FLIPSIDE 14

THE PAGE THROWING EVERYTHING BACK

NEWSINBRIEF

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD FOURTH AT REGIONAL

BY RYAN FULLERTON

jagwire.ryanfullerton@gmail.com

The Science Olympiad team placed fourth in the regional competition on Saturday, Feb. 23, qualifying for the state competition.

Sponsor Jennifer Aytes is happy with the team’s performance.

“I’m really proud of their performance at regionals, and I hope they continue to succeed as we go to state,” Aytes said. “I don’t know if there’s anything they could have done better. Everyone who was on the regional team placed in at least one event, and that hasn’t happened before in our other tournaments.”

Seniors Amanda Platt and Ashley Hague placed first in Write It/Do It and second in Forensics. Seniors Chris Gillespie and Daniel Franken took first place in Fermi. Senior Aaron Akin and junior Tyler Hinnen placed second in

WHAT’S INSIDE

News

3 Patrons to vote on district funding plan 4 Course track changes

Feature

6 Hearing-impaired student 7 Student teachers 8-9 Health and fitness

Opinion

10-11 Club creating process is detrimental to students, importance of good relationships with parents, high school friendships are surface level, students should be persistent about the ACT, positive leadership

A&E

13 Hole-in-the-wall 14 Throwback Flipside

Photo Essay 16 Art classes

Cover illustration by Kristina Milewski

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LEFT: Senior Amanda Platt works on an experiment for Science Olympiad on Thursday, March 7. Platt said that the team members’ hard work helped them in the regional competition. “The team put in a lot of effort preparing for our individual events and it really paid off and was a major factor in us getting fourth,” Platt said.

“I hope to see the team continue to prepare so we can do well at the state tournament in April.” Photo by Annie Crouch

Material Science, third place in Robot Arm and fifth place in Gravity Vehicle.

Seniors Cole Clay and CJ Hopkins took second place in Anatomy and fifth place in Chem Lab. Akin and sophomore Henry Hanson placed third in Mag Lev. Hopkins and junior Alyssa Hobson took fourth in Designer Genes. Freshmen Jack Booth and T-Ying Lin placed fourth in Astronomy. Platt and junior Connor Oswald placed fifth in Water Quality.

Sophomore Kyal Long and freshman Shelby Badger took sixth place in Rocks and Minerals.

Booth, who participated in three events and placed fourth in one, also said the team did very well and doesn’t think there was much to improve on. “[We could have improved on] better communication and collaboration with partners,” Booth said.

The state competition will be at Wichita State University on Saturday, April 6.

CHOIR MEMBERS ATTEND STATE EVENT

BY REGAN JONES

jagwire.reganjones@gmail.com

Senior Chloe Stewart, who made the All-State choir, and freshmen Jackson Thornhill, Gabby Saunders and Allen Weinert, who made the Middle level AllState choir, attended the KMEA All-State Choir event. The KMEA All-State Choir is made up of high school musicians who spend the weekend rehearsing for a final concert on the last day, from Thursday, Feb. 21 to Saturday, Feb. 23 at Wichita, Kan. Stewart thought that the event was a great experience.

“I really enjoyed being around mu-

sicians my own age that share my love of choral music,” Stewart said. “I really enjoyed working with the clinician, Dr. Copley. She made the rehearsals a lot of fun, but still productive.”

Choir director Sheree Stoppel, who also attended the event, thought that the event went well.

“It was a stressful time with the snowstorm and the difficulty getting around from hotel to convention center to eating places,” Stoppel said. “The students handled everything very well, and the concerts were awesome.”

Choir’s next performance is Spring Pops Concert on Wednesday, April 24.

GAS LEAK CAUSES EXPLOSION AT PLAZA

BY SYDNEY WILSON

jagwire.sydneywilson@gmail.com

JJ’s restaurant at the Country Club Plaza was destroyed by a natural gas explosion on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

According to Missouri Gas Energy, a natural gas company that had been doing work around JJ’s, a cable company contractor lacking a proper license broke through a natural gas line. Just after 6 p.m., something in the restaurant ignited the gas in the air, resulting in the explosion. The ensuing fire left one dead and 15 injured according to the Kansas City Star.

Nearby residents reported smelling the gas several hours before the explosion.

When the contractor called 911 about an hour before the explosion, patrons of the restaurant were urged to leave, but there were still some people inside when the gas ignited.

Senior Nick Ridgeway drove by JJ’s after the fire.

“The roads were blocked off and I could see smoke going up,” Ridgeway said. “The sky was black.”

Ridgeway said the fire was unsettling.

“It was kind of scary, because it was the city,” Ridgeway said. “[It seems like] there shouldn’t be anything on fire.”

More than 1,200 people gathered at the Uptown Theater to pay tribute to JJ’s on Tuesday, March 5.

WHAT’S UP

CLASS CUP POINTS* SENIORS

SPORTING KANSAS CITY Sporting KC began their season on Saturday, March 2, and currently have a record of 1-1-0

BUDGET AID U.S. offered $250 million to Egypt after the Egyptian president promised economic reforms

WHAT’S

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22 SOPHOMORES

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OSCAR PISTORIUS Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius is charged with murdering his girlfriend Photos from MCTCampus

SPENDING CUTS U.S. fails to avoid $85 billion in forced spending cuts

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*As of Tuesday, March 12

DISTRICT TO LOSE $3 MILLION Patrons to vote on increase in district’s Local Option Budget

BY RYAN FULLERTON

jagwire.ryanfullerton@gmail.com

BY HANNA TORLINE

jagwire.hannatorline@gmail.com

The district is asking voters to authorize a change to its Local Option Budget on the Tuesday, April 2 ballot in order to replace $3 million in funding the district will be losing.

Over the last 13 years, the district has received Extraordinary Growth funding.

This funding is available for districts that have student enrollment growth of 5 percent for three consecutive years and that are opening new facilities. However, the district’s growth has slowed to less than 2 percent, and no new facilities are currently being opened. Loss of Extraordinary Growth funding will result in a loss of $3 million over the next two years. If the district does not find a way to replace that funding, it would have to make decisions to cut various jobs and programs.

“A loss in funding of $3 million is

truly significant for the school district,” director of administrative services and community relations Alvie Cater said. “If we were to sustain such a loss, we simply cannot continue to offer the same level of services, programs and jobs.”

To make up for the loss, the district wants to adjust its Local Option Budget, or LOB, which supplies money for the district’s day-to-day activities, from 30 percent to 31 percent. This adjustment would generate $376,000 for the district and make the district eligible for a funding source called Cost of Living. This is available for districts located in high-cost living areas, such as Johnson County.

The LOB adjustment combined with the Cost of Living funding would help to offset the $3 million loss.

In the past, the district has avoided increasing the LOB to avoid using both funding source to avoid in an increase in taxes. However, an adjustment to the LOB would now cause a decrease in property taxes and will come at no extra expense for families. Rather than ask families in the district for more money, the district wants to use the Cost of Living funding solely as a replacement for the

Extraordinary Growth funding.

“I don’t know if I’ve seen that before for a district to ask for an increase in the LOB without an increase in tax rates or the mill levy,” superintendent Dr. Doug Sumner said. “In essence, there’s never been an easier time to support schools.”

The district would still operate at a loss of $85,000 by drawing fewer taxes, but the district hopes to find other ways to make this up.

“We would anticipate student growth could make up this deficit,” director of finance Ken Larsen said. “If not, we would have to look elsewhere in the budget to make it up. We have not determined where that would be at this time.”

Sumner is hopeful that voters will agree with his perspective.

“You get a chance to help your schools, something we know is so important to our community, at no extra cost to yourself,” Sumner said. “In fact, you save a little money. We’re hopeful that the logic behind this measure will be recognized by the community. In my opinion, there’s no reason not to support this because it really is a win-win opportunity.”

BALANCING

THE BUDGET

The details behind the district’s request for voters to authorize an adjustment to the Local Option Budget

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5 85

Percent student growth in the district

Percent growth required for Extraordinary Growth

Million dollars of funding will be lost

Thousand tax dollars saved if voters approve the adjust-

CANDIDATE CAMPAIGNS Along with the Local Option Budget, voters will also be able to vote on new Board of Education members. Read a statement from each candidate below.

POSITION 5

District includes: Shawnee

POSITION 6

District includes: De Soto, Lenexa, Olathe, portions of Shawnee and unincorporated areas

“We need people [on the board] that understand the importance of relationships, being humble, open, teachable and respectful ... We must consistently look for potential in all of our students and employees ... not just the folks that agree with our individual point of view.”

“I have been a ‘professional volunteer’ for the last eight years in the district, so I am hoping to continue my passion for the schools’ students and teachers. I sincerely care about the best interest of our district and hope I can continue to keep the best perception going.”

“We have several major programs currently at different stages of completion that I want to continue to have a voice in, such as the upgrading of our technology program, the ‘full day’ kindergarten pilot ... and consideration for upgrading ... our district athletic venues.”

“The district has made many improvements over the last few years and I would like to ensure that improvement continues. My goal is the highest quality education for our students at the most affordable price, with continued recognition for high academic achievement.”

“I believe in giving back.

I also think that a good education is very critical.

Globally, it’s getting very competitive and we need to make sure that we have the best. I want to be involved in education and provide feedback. I want to be able to improve and provide support as needed.”

“I graduated from De Soto High School and I have four kids who did as well. I want to make sure that we maintain excellence in education ... I was asked to run [for this school board position] by several residents. I’m very concerned about the funding issues in our district.”

TAMMY THOMAS

RACHELE ZADE

DICK DEARWESTER

SCOTT HANCOCK

JEFF HOPKINS

CALVIN HAYDEN

POSITION 4

District includes: Shawnee and areas of Lenexa

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FAR LEFT: Junior Jacob Markham works on a project for business teacher Patricia Brock’s Animation class on Friday, March 8.

“The class allows a lot of creative freedom,” Markham said.

“It’s a lot of fun to play around with. I will definitely miss this class.” Photo by Riley McDonald LEFT: Band director Deb Steiner teachers Applied Instrumental Music, which will not be available next year. “I learned a lot with all the triads, chords and keys,” junior Emily Leonard said. Photo

by Stephanie Hudleston

SCHOOL CHANGES COURSE TRACKS District removes and adds classes available for students

BY KATHERINE WHITE

jagwire.katherinewhite@gmail.com

Changes have been made to some of the courses available to students for the 2013-2014 school year.

One of these is the removal of the Animation and Game Design and Authoring for Web classes from the business department.

The classes were removed in order to simplify the Computer Graphics track to increase the quality of classes. Business teacher Mark Chipman said that the change is for the better. “[The administration] felt, and we agreed, that we as teachers were teaching too many classes, and we were being stretched too thin,” Chipman said. “[There was a] need to simplify our current pathways in the business and technology cluster in an effort to focus on quality over quantity.”

Some students, such as sophomore Brooke Drescher, are upset about this change.

“I want to be an animator so the fact that our school doesn’t offer an animation course is kind of a bummer,” Drescher said.

However, Drescher sees a bright side to the removal of the course.

“I guess it’s good [that the class will be removed] because then I can fill in my schedule with different courses,” Drescher said.

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Another big change to the courses offered next year is the replacement of Algebra I and Algebra/Geometry Essentials with Integrated Math I in order to introduce the Common Core standards to the math department. The purpose of Common Core is to integrate skills like reading, communicating and writing into all courses.

“It’s [going to be] more interactive, discussion-based and student-centered,” math teacher Jessica DeWild said. “It’ll be interesting. I think it’s the step in the right direction. There will be a learning curve for both students, parents and teachers.”

There have also been several changes that impact fine arts courses. The art department added Advanced Drawing and Advanced Painting to provide more opportunities to take art courses. The music department removed Jazz Techniques and Applied Instrumental Music due to low enrollment numbers, but History of Rock and Roll was added as a follow-up to Music Appreciation.

The art department has also added the class Stagecraft, in which the students will work on sets that will be used for the school plays and musicals.

“They’ve had [Stagecraft] at De Soto High School for years and I taught it there before I came here,” drama teacher Jon Copeland said. “I’m excited, I like tech theatre. I think it’s creative, but it’s creative in a different way [than acting].

When you act [out] a scene, after you feel good about how you did, but with tech crew you can physically see the good

work you’ve done. They learn about set design, light, sound and prop design.”

Sophomore Aislynn Quinn signed up for the class and hopes that it will be on her schedule next year.

“It sounds like fun and it will give me more experience with stage crew,” Quinn said. “I’m super excited for this class; I really hope I get it.”

Junior Ashlyn Moll is also looking forward to the class.

“I think it’s going to be a really good class,” Moll said. “You get to go behind the scenes of how the theater works, while the other drama classes we have are only about acting.”

Several new classes were also added to the human services department. Foundations to Childhood Development was removed, but Teaching as a Career, Career and Life Planning and Career and Community Connections are now available in the department.

Other changes to the courses offered include the removal of Honors Economics and Strength and Conditioning II and III. All three of the classes were removed because of low enrollment numbers. Also, ACT Test and College Preparation was added.

High school curriculum coordinator Kelly Wessel said that these courses are going to be good additions for the school.

“While there are a couple courses that are no longer being offered … there are also a lot of new courses,” Wessel said.

“The new courses will help prepare students to be college and career ready.”

CLASS CHANGES

A look at the changes to next year’s course options

REMOVED Algebra I

MATH

ADDED Integrated Math I

Algebra/Geometry Essentials *Removed to comply with Common Core standards

Animation

BUSINESS

No classes added

Game Design and Authoring for the Web Advanced Accounting *Removed to simplify curriculum

Jazz Techniques

FINE ARTS

Applied Instrumental Music *Removed due to low enrollment

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“I WAS NEVER GOING TO BE LIKE

EVERYBODY ELSE” Junior Miranda Miller shares about life with hearing aids

BY CONNOR OSWALD

jagwire.connoroswald@gmail.com

Could you describe your hearing loss?

It’s partial; I would say about 40 percent is all I could hear without hearing aids. Hearing aids make me hear around 100 percent, but there are no exact numbers.

When did your hearing loss start?

It started when I was three due to an infection I got because I [was born with] omphalocele - when you are born without any skin on a certain body part. For me it was my stomach, which is pretty gross. And three years later I got a bad infection. The antibiotics they used [for the infection] killed my hearing.

ABOVE: Junior Miranda Miller has worn a hearing aid since she was three.

Miller went to a school designed specifically for the deaf before transfering to a traditional school in kindergarten. “My mom told me she wanted me to be in an environment where kids are actually speaking,” Miller said. “She didn’t want me to go to an actual deaf school for the rest of my life.” Photo by Baylee Owen

CHANGED LIFE An overview of several of the ways being hearingimpaired has affected junior Miranda Miller’s life It is better for Miller’s friends to text her rather than call her Miller plays a version of Marco-Polo at pool parties where she hears splashes, not voices When at the mall with friends, Miller knows to go to the quieter areas Miller needs to use subtitles to hear TV, and as a result gets bored going to movie theaters For fun, Miller enjoys going to places like Skyzone and bowling instead of the movies Miller went to St. Joseph Institue for the Deaf during preschool

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How difficult is it to take care of your hearing aids?

They aren’t that hard to take care of, I just have to make sure they don’t get wet.

There are some sacrifices I have made for having hearing aids, like pool parties, playing Marco-Polo - I suck at that- and when I’m on roller coasters I have to take them out because [roller coasters] shake your head around so much that they’ll fall out. That has happened twice. There is a lot of weird stuff I have to do to make sure they don’t get broken or anything.

Have you ever broken your hearing aids?

There was one time - I have a lake house at the Lake of the Ozarks - I had my hearing aids in a little plastic cup that was supposed to have a lid on it. I was eight and I saw a wasp and I went running and [my hearing aids] fell out, and by the time I got off the dock they were gone. Then three years later when the water was really low, I was playing on our beach and I found them again. We put them in a case and now they are sitting at the lake [house].

There was one time I got in a car accident and they flew out of my ears. I was eight, I think it was the same summer.

They flew out of my ears. My parents had coffee and they spilled on the hearing aids. But since then, I take good care of them.

What is the biggest impact the hearing loss has had on your life?

School is where they have had the biggest impact. I have to sit in the front row in almost every class. I have to bring in a thing called an FM Transmitter. [The FM transmitter] is pretty much a microphone that the teacher wears and it goes straight to my hearing aid, and that’s all I hear for 90 percent of the class. All I can hear is the teacher’s voice for the entire class time, unless I turn it off to talk to someone else.

In school, I would say lunch is the worst time for me because it is so loud and everyone is trying to talk to me at once.

What about having loss has surprised you?

When I first got mine I realized that I have to turn the radio up a lot louder than other people. I can’t really go through drive-thrus; I found out I suck at them. I have to have my mom with me ordering it if I’m driving.

There weren’t a lot of surprises. I guess when I first got my laptop I was surprised to find that video calling is a lot easier than I thought it would be. I already knew a lot of what was going to happen.

How do people normally react when you tell them you are hearing-impaired?

They are usually really surprised, because I hide it really well. But sometimes I forget to tell people at [school] that I am, until the next day and they’re like “oh my gosh.” And because I have long hair and I can speak clearly, even though I have a [slight] accent, [people can’t tell I’m hearing impaired].

Nobody can tell me what type of [accent] it is. Some people say it is a type of lisp that creates it. Actually, a few weeks ago when I was watching TV they were interviewing a deaf person and I found out what I sound like for the first time.

Most people when they do not know the accent ask where I am from, and when I tell them I’m deaf they’re like, ‘Oh.’ Then after that I ask, “Where did you think I’m from?” and I’ve gotten so many random answers, the common one was Germany and then Italy. Even a foreign exchange student that I met awhile back asked, “Are you from where I’m from?”

But I’ve kind of forgotten to tell a lot

of people that I am deaf - it wasn’t even on my mind - and when I bring in the microphone to class, that’s how they are going to find out.

Are there any silver linings to your hearing loss?

I can read lips. I can pretty much look across a room and see the conversation.

I’m very good with body language, so I can tell if a person does not want me to talk to them. My old friend used to use [my ability to read body language] to tell if a guy liked her or not. Half of the time it was no. I am a really fast reader, from the subtitles on TV. There are some benefits, but there are more negatives.

What are some interesting expereinces you have had because of the hearing aids?

About the FM microphone, well, teachers forget to turn it off when they go to the bathroom and if the bathroom [is] really close to the classroom, I can hear it. In fifth grade everyone realized that I could hear it when a teacher came back to the room. So when [the teacher] would leave, the class would go crazy and they would be asking me if [the teacher was] coming back. Because when [the teacher would] get close enough to where I am the [FM microphone] automatically turns on.

The teachers would also forget to turn off the microphone when they were disciplining students and I could hear the teacher cuss. At Shawnee Mission Northwest a student and a teacher were related and they were gossiping about another student in class and I could hear everything. It was funny and I was just laughing to myself and then the next thing I knew they were looking at me.

What is one thing you have learned from having hearing aids?

I have learned that I was never going to be just like everybody. Normal is not my best friend. I have learned that it is OK to be different - I do not have any choice but to be different. But Mill Valley has no diversity whatsoever and I kind of stand out. I could appear normal if I hide it really well, but what is the point?

It takes too much energy.

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PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD Student teachers make positive impact on students

BY CALLEE LINTON

jagwire.calleelinton@gmail.com

After a long day of teaching, English student teacher Jessica Berberich starts her last block of the day with as much energy and enthusiasm as she had at the beginning of the day. There’s an upbeat vibe in the room as Berberich waits for her English 12 class to quiet down so they can continue their discussion over “Frankenstein.” For Berberich, student teaching is not just about the teaching.

“For me, it’s less about the specific content. I want them to enjoy reading,” Berberich said. “I am also trying to effectively prepare the seniors for college.”

Berberich is just one of four student teachers at the school. Berberich originally started as a music education major but her mom helped her change her mind. “[My mom told me that] there’s only one band teacher at every school, which is what changed my mind,” Berberich said. “I was planning on doing both but ended up dropping music.”

Senior Knute Holden believes Berberich is a great addition to the classroom and is a positive role model.

“She brings a lot of energy to the classroom and she keeps everyone involved,” Holden said. “It’s also a lot of help having two teachers in the classroom. Since I plan on becoming a teacher, it’s good to see how student teachers handle themselves in a classroom before I do it in the future.”

English teacher Lindsey Prewitt said that having a student teacher is beneficial

not only for the class, but for herself as well.

“I think having a student teacher is very nice. It’s nice to have an extra person to answer questions and help students with needs,” Prewitt said. “It is also nice to have fresh ideas. It allows me more time to grade and prepare for other units.”

Math student teacher Melissa Graham has a different reason for teaching, one that traces back to her adolescence.

“My mom was a math teacher when I was growing up,” Graham said. “In high school, I helped the students who were struggling in my math class. I chose [to be a] math [teacher] because I really like that math has a definite answer and I thought the best way to be productive was to be a teacher.”

Although Berberich and Graham may have different perspectives on why they teach, English student teacher Sydney Stallbaumer has a more traditional view on teaching.

“I love literature,” Stallbaumer said.

“English is something everyone uses throughout life and I see the uses of it beyond high school.”

Sophomore Isabelle Acree enjoys having Stallbaumer as a student teacher.

“I really like [Ms. Stallbaumer],” Acree said. “We talk a lot about college and she’s really easy to talk to. I think we have a really good relationship.”

Stallbaumer stresses the importance of having good relationships with her students.

“I think relationships with students are really important,” Stallbaumer said.

“Until your students trust you, it doesn’t really matter what you’re trying to teach them.”

DOMINANT: Helping a student with his homework, math student teacher Melissa Graham explains the lesson she taught to the class on Wednesday, March 6. “I want my students to know I respect them,” Graham said. “This was just as much as a learning experience for me as them.” ABOVE: Giving notes, Graham gives an example that goes with the lesson. “Get to know your students and their interests. Find a teaching style that works for you and the students,” Graham said. LEFT: Giving a lecture on Frankenstein, English student teacher Jessica Berberich explains the assigned reading. “If students don’t like you they won’t respect you or listen to you,” Berberich said. Photos by Miranda Snyder

TEACHER TALK How did you end up student teaching here?

Mill Valley was my first choice. I heard really good things about the district. I was lucky to get it.

Q&A with English student teacher Kelsey Finger

What were your emotions on your first day teaching here?

I was very overwhelmed with

all the new people, but it was students need and base your exciting to finally be in a class- teaching off of their needs. room teaching.

How did you acquire your teaching skills?

Part of it was really natural.

You learn a lot while teaching and when you gain more experience in the classroom, you learn what your

What are you planning on doing after you get out of college?

I plan to find a teaching job but I will continue student teaching at Shawnee Mission West after I finish my student teaching at Mill Valley.

What was your desire to teach?

I really like English. I like to share my passions with other people.

Why did you choose English?

I actually have a double major.

I am certified to teach art and English ... They are both really important because they deal with communication skills.

FEATURE 7

EAT HEALTHY

SEIZE THESE SUPPLEMENTS

Don’t forget about these essential vitamins and nutrients VITAMINS/MINERALS

WHAT IT DOES

WHERE TO FIND IT

Vitamin A prevents eye problems. It also supports the immune system and promotes healthy skin.

Milk, eggs, liver, cantaloupe, apricots, peaches, carrots and pumpkin

VITAMIN C

Vitamin C is essential for healthy bones, teeth, gums and blood vessels. It also helps heal wounds.

Red berries, kiwis, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes and broccoli

POTASSIUM

Potassium helps with the muscle and nervous system and also balances water throughout the body.

Broccoli, potatoes, citrus fruits, bananas

Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.

Red meat, pork, fish, soy foods, lentils, shellfish and raisins

VITAMIN A

Health teacher Amy McClure gives healthy eating tips

What are some common dieting myths?

A lot of people believe that depends on what time of day you eat a certain food as to how it affects their body weight, and that’s not true: calories are calories. Or that certain types of calories, like carbohydrates, proteins or fats, that one is worse than the other.

What is the ideal breakfast for a teenager?

In an ideal breakfast, you’d definitely want some protein as well as a carbohydrate. A bowl of cereal would be fine but you would need maybe a fruit to go with that as well as some protein like peanut butter and toast.

ZINC

What would be a good midday snack?

Any type of fruit or vegetables or any type of whole grain granola bars or things like that.

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FIRS BE INSPIRED

Information from Teens Health

STUDENT HEALTH HABITS How often do you exercise per week?

How many servings of fruits do you eat per day?

How many servings of vegetables do you eat per day?

What are the benefits of dietary supplements and protein shakes?

Most people generally don’t need them unless you are participating in a sportspecific activity that you are going to do for a long term amount of time. For example, if you are planning on being a [NCAA] Division I athlete then you might need to do something like that, but the average teenager does not need to take supplements.

FITNES

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0 servings (7%)

0 servings (12%)

1-3 times (30%)

1-2 servings (41%)

1-2 servings (51%)

4-6 times (40%)

3-4 servings (37%)

3-4 servings (28%)

7+ times (24%)

5+ servings (14%)

5+ servings (9%) Survey of 173 students

EASY EVERYDAY

EXERCISES Incorporate these simple workouts in your day

Facebook motivates senior Sarah Davis to live healthy Losing weight is generally a personal task, however senior Sarah Davis decided to post photos on Facebook of her losing weight. Davis decided to lose weight because she “felt extremely unhealthy” and she “saw a chance to change [herself].”

Davis did this because she wanted people to encourage her to keep going.

“I wanted everyone I know to hold me accountable,” Davis said. “I guess I wanted a ‘crowd’ to keep me motivated because after trying this before, I knew alone I would have probably given up.”

The reactions that Davis received from people on Facebook surprised her.

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“I’ve been eating a lot more eggs protein,” Davis said. “And I’m ea more fruits and vegetables.”

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“My self-confidence is much bet Davis said. “I have so much energy th used to. I have the will to get out of b For anyone wanting to lose weight vis says to start off light in workouts then increase once you get the hang o “Start off with light cardio and wei for a couple of months,” Davis “Once you have those muscles you handle more cardio. If you’re not se the weight come off, it’s probably bec you’re not eating right. I’ve learned you need more protein if you’re goin be building up muscle.”

FOR YOUR CALVES:

TOE RAISES

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ALL THE STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LIVING A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

BY ANNIE CROUCH

SAVE YOURSELF FROM INTAKING UNNEEDED CALORIES:

EAT THIS

NOT THAT Chipotle’s chicken burrito

Chipotle’s chicken buritto bowl

1,092 Calories

280 Calories Dairy Queen’s small chocolate sundae

Dairy Queen’s small chocolate chip cookie dough blizzard

280 Calories

720 Calories

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TRACK PROGRESS Check out these gadgets to keep you on track

COUCH TO 5K WHAT IT DOES: This app includes virtual coaches, recorded mantras, native music players and graphs to record workouts.

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WHAT IT DOES: Use the barcode scanner at the store to see if the food you’re buying is healthy or to give you healthier suggestions.

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FOR YOUR QUADS:

LEG LIFTS

While sitting at your desk, slowly raise your right leg until it is completely straight. Hold that for 30 to 60 seconds, then slowly release back to the floor.

Two slices of Domino’s crunch thin crust pizza

Two slices of Domino’s classic handtossed pizza

300 Calories

510 Calories

Chick-Fil-A’s 8-piece nuggets with BBQ sauce

Chick-Fil-A’s chicken sandwich

420 Calories

305 Calories Auntie Anne’s jalapeno pretzel without butter

Auntie Anne’s whole wheat pretzel without butter

280 calories

450 calories

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MONITOR THIS Helpful information to keep in mind The average male should drink about 104 ounces of water per day. The average female should take in about 72.

Start the day with a breakfast full of complex carbohydrates to curb mid-morning hunger.

To curb cravings, allow 1/5 of your daily calories to be a sweet or a craving and try to sneak in some nutrition.

Body fat is the percentage of fat that is contained in your body. Go to bmi-calculator.net to calculate yours.

To fight off drowsiness during the day, drink plenty of water, eat a healthy snack and move around a little bit.

A short run before school can help with drowsiness and can also help improve focus during the day.

Drinking tea can be beneficial to the body from the digestive system to the immune system and metabolism.

Information from Mayo Clinic and Web MD

FIT REVIEWS JagWire staff member Annie Crouch tries out workout videos firsthand

Hip Hop Abs I liked “Hip Hop Abs” because it was really upbeat and the instructors had a lot of energy. Since dancing was incorporated into the workout, the fun of the hip hop dancing distracted me from the burn of the actual workout. There were a variety of workouts and never a dull moment, which helped the workout go by quickly. It was fun but I didn’t get a whole lot from the workout.

If you’re looking for a workout video that is fun and very fast-paced, but not a super hard workout, then “Hip Hop Abs” is a good video for you.

30 Day Shred I did one of the three workouts from “Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.” There was a strength portion, cardio portion and abs portion of the workout. I got the most out of the ab portion. I felt the biggest burn and got the best workout from this workout video. This workout went by quickly because there were many workouts incorporated in the twenty minutes. There was a warm-up before the workout which helped me get prepared and stretched, as well as a cool-down after which helped me finish the workout feeling good and relaxed.

Windsor Pilates If you are looking for a workout that works your core and legs a lot then “Windsor Pilates 20 Minute Workout” would be a good choice for you. I felt like I got a lot out of the workout as a whole but it was really boring. By the end of the workout, I felt like I accomplished a lot but for me, it just wasn’t worth it because it was long and drawn out. The workout felt like it was a waste of time because by the end of it my muscles hurt but I didn’t get any cardio from it.

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FEATURE 9

SPEAK OUT How do you feel school spirit has changed over time?

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT CHANGING Spirited upperclassmen have encouraged more excitement

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“At first I thought freshmen were really weak and terrible but they stopped caring and had fun with it.”

FRESHMAN MARGARET HEMPLEMAN

“I think more people are spirited. I see more people at the games and more people in the halls wearing MV stuff.”

SOPHOMORE KYAL LONG

In the past year, the overall opinion of our school has seemed to change dramatically. A few years ago, we used to go on Facebook and see comments about how much everyone hates our school. Lately, it seems like the common opinion has been just the opposite. Instead of complaining, students are finally realizing all of the great things about our school.

As we talked about in our second issue, the Class Cup competition was a catalyst for school spirit; it got the ball rolling. Instead of tearing down Homecoming decorations, students came in on their own time to put them up. We are starting to realize that we’re fortunate to be students at this school and we hope that the positive school pride continues to last.

We believe this increase in school spirit and event participation is partly due to the involvement and leadership of our upperclassmen. From sending out mass texts to posting on class-wide Facebook groups, the communication factor has been a major component in school spirit.

Take the boys and girls state basketball

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tournaments last weekend as an example.

The overflowing buses of students driving an hour to support their school was by far more than we have ever seen standing in the bleachers before. Maybe part of the excitement came due to the success of our teams.

But at the same time, some may argue that the success of our sports teams was partly a result of the excitement of our fans.

Although the freshmen wouldn’t know this, our staff feels that the school was strug-

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gling last year in terms of school spirit. If you weren’t here last year, take it from us: this year has been incredibly exciting and spirited. For this, we also want to give some credit to administration. As students, we’re starting to feel that the administration is supporting us and on our side. This change in attitude has greatly impacted students’ perception of the school. Instead of viewing it as a “the school vs. the students,” we have started to come together as a community.

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ACT SCORES REFLECTION OF EFFORT “I think it’s much better. It seems like the whole school is much better and people actually like each other. ” JUNIOR NICK WILSON

Staying persistent and utilizing strategies improves ACT scores

BY AUSTIN GILLESPIE

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“It’s increased quite a bit. A lot more people dress out on spirit days and more people [participate] at the games.”

SENIOR JOHN POORMAN

10 OPINION

Let’s face it; the ACT sucks. I’ve always found it super ridiculous that so much of a high schooler’s fate relies on the scores of these standardized tests. Some do well because they are smart, while some do well out of pure luck. But if you’re like me, you have to sweat your butt off if you want to do well and get a score you’re happy with. After taking the ACT for the fifth time in February I received my desired score, and only because I did just that. Although the test is frustrating, there are so many easy and worthwhile actions students can take to reach the ACT score they want.

Take the test as many times as you can.

Sure, it’s a pain, and having to pay the $30 fee to sign up is a huge nuisance, but it will be worth it in the end if a higher ACT score can get you scholarship money. Start taking the ACT at the beginning of your junior year to give yourself plenty of time to retake it down the road. By the time I took the test my third time, I felt like I had truly mastered how to take the test itself and could then focus on the test’s actual content.

Utilize your resources. Next to the ACT prep classes offered at school, you can find free practice ACT booklets in the counseling office and helpful resources on ACT’s official website. All of these things helped me improve my test taking abilities and pinpoint the areas I needed help in. After taking and scoring practice tests, I would seek help from teachers to assist me in those given areas. You can’t expect to get a high ACT score without putting some effort in; your score is solely a reflection of the actions you took to do well.

Mentally prepare yourself. Yes, you know to eat a good breakfast and get plenty of sleep, but what helps me the most is to get everything I need for the test ready and gathered in a pile by the door the night before I take the test. This includes a printed admis-

sion ticket, a valid photo ID, a couple number two pencils and a calculator with fresh batteries. Fill up a water bottle, find a snack and get some gum (it helps me concentrate a lot better). I’ve also found that waking up early helps a lot. If I don’t have to rush and be hurried, I can avoid unneeded stress that puts me in a negative mood. Also, a motto I like to follow is “dress well, do well.” Feeling good about my appearance makes me feel much more confident in myself, thus helping my testing performance.

Try taking the test at a different school.

One of my highest ACT scores was from the test I took at Olathe Northwest, and I attribute this to the lack of distractions present.

Taking the test at a school you are unfamiliar with forces you to focus on the ACT and nothing but the ACT. Having reached my goal score and given the ACT my best effort, I am confident in my decision to be done taking it. One might think I’d be burnt out after taking the test five times, but I actually had the opposite reaction. Each time I took the test and received an undesired score my determination only increased. By taking the right measures, this dreaded standardized test of doom becomes a challenge that one is eager to defeat.

FRIENDSHIPS LACK SUBSTANCE High school friendships often seem only surface-deep

BY HANNA TORLINE

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Looking at the friendships of many of the adults I’m closest to, I’ve realized one thing: almost none of them are from high school. Sure, my mom still has dinner with her best friend from high school

every once in a while, but they are in no way still close. And as I’ve been visiting colleges, that’s one common theme I’ve heard from almost everyone. Most people have said that they met their best friends in college. They’re still friends with some of the people from high school, but they realized that when people left for college, they changed.

Maybe part of this is because, as high school students, we have other things on our minds. We’d rather talk about Prom, basketball and next Friday night.

And there’s nothing wrong with that, but those won’t be the same things you care about five years down the road. And when that happens, if you didn’t have a true relationship in high school, later you may find you have little in common.

For instance, when is the last time you had a conversation about religion at your lunch table? And how many of your peers would you be comfortable having a deep conversation with about our life goals? If you have friends that you would never consider having these conversations with, it probably means you aren’t that close.

However, not all high school relationships and friendships have to be meaningless. I’ve had some of the same best friends since elementary school, and believe that I will continue to be friends with them later in my life. I think this is largely because I’ve stayed friends with the people I know the best. The people I share the most with are the friends I value enough to keep in touch with.

CLUBS REQUIRE MORE SUPPORT Difficult process contributes to lack of new student clubs

BY CONNOR OSWALD

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I remember in eighth grade when several high school students came to Mill Creek and gave a presentation over the student-life at their school. I found myself listening in awe as they described all

the activities available. It seemed there was an activity for everyone. Do you like writing? There was a club for that. Video games? There was one for that, too. But when I arrived here, I found myself wondering, “Where are all the clubs I was so excited about?”

In my opinion, the lack of clubs is caused by the administration’s procedures for starting new clubs and a low amount of student motivation to start them.

The major problem with the procedure for creating clubs is that students can’t create and participate in a club during the same school year. That makes it more difficult harder to create a club, which is often daunting for the founders.

This also alienates seniors, as they can’t

create new clubs. It would be beneficial to the student body if clubs began sooner. If an application is turned in first semester, then it should be approved and started second semester.

As of now, a few other people and me are in the process of developing a club.

While I’m glad I finally started making the club, I’m a little disappointed in myself. I waited too long and didn’t have enough drive. That’s what our student body is lacking - the motivation to start a club. Instead of complaining that school doesn’t cater to a specific interest, we should do something about it. If we all get motivated and start creating and supporting clubs, we can finally have the type of school where there actually is an activity for everyone.

JAGWIRE STAFF Editors-in-chief Austin Gillespie Kristina Milewski Hanna Torline Photo editor Kelsey Floyd Copy editor Sydney Wilson News editor Ryan Fullerton Feature editor Regan Jones Opinion editor Jack Lopez Sports editor Alana Flinn A&E/Social media manager Mackenzie Eckman Briefs editor Katherine White Web editors Alec Santaularia Miranda Snyder Ads manager Austin Gude

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EDITORIAL POLICY We value your opinions. If you wish to submit a column or letter to the editor for the JagWire, you can do so by handing it in to a member of the staff or the print Staff journalism room (C101). Additionally, you Annie Crouch may email any member of the staff with Devynn Harris opinions, as well as tweet us at @millvalStephanie Hudleston leynews. Anonymous content will not be Ashley Kitchen accepted. Please understand that we have the right to edit all copy that runs in this Callee Linton publication.

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IMPORTANCE OF STABLE PARENTAL RELATIONSHIPS Stable relationships between parent and child necessary

BY AMBER NGUYEN

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Often times I find myself at World War III with my parents. Whether it’s about the clothes I wear, where I’ve been or who I’ve been with, the arguments never seem to end. Although all kids and parents fight, I find that it happens too frequently in my life, I examine my rela-

tionship with my parents. But as I have my own busy schedule and my parent’s have theirs, the little time we actually get to spend together we often fight. If we had a better and more stable parent-child relationship there would be fewer fights.

Although there are many factors as to why our relationship is unstable, the lack of communication and difference in opinion seem to play the biggest factors as to why we have so many problems.

You have the laid back and carefree parents, the dictator type of parents, and the in-betweeners that seem to be the best combination of laid back and strict parents. As a teenager, I find myself trying to live life with no worries, while my parents are quite the opposite. Which annoys me so much because weren’t they teenagers at one point? The moment I ask my parents if I can go out, I am almost immediately bombarded with ques-

tions. Although I understand my parents are concerned with my safety, I see it as being me babied constantly. Although this is for my safety, if my parents would tell me why and communicated with me more about it would be easier.

Another clashing point between teens and their parents are grades are also an issue. While some parents expect their child to be a prodigy or those parents that are satisfied with their child’s best work, teens often fight about this topic because they try but their parents think otherwise. Although some kids don’t try hard in school or they are doing their best some parents don’t see that, giving unequal insight on the topic.

From a girl with the most unstable relationship with her parents, teenagers today should strive for a better relationship with their parents and make the situation less stressful on both parents and child.

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City of Shawnee: Summer Lifeguards and Swim Instructors Wanted!

Be a part of the fun in the sun at our state-of-the-art aquatic facilities this Summer season!

The City of Shawnee is currently seeking enthusiastic and dependable workers to fill Lifeguard and Swim Instructor positions at both pools.

First year Swim Instructors earn $9.75 and Lifeguards earn $8.75 with ability to work through Labor Day. Applicants must be 16 years of age older with strong swimming skills. American Red Cross Waterpark lifeguard certification is required for Lifeguard position’s. Lifeguard classes are currently available through the Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information on class cost and dates call (913) 631-5200 or applications are available on-line at www.cityofshawnee.org and at Shawnee City Hall, 11110 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203.

Contact Sean Keenan, Recreation Specialist, at (913) 742-6404 or skeenan@cityofshawnee.org for further information. Positions are open until filled. All positions require pre-employment drug screen.

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ON THE JagWire members review hole-in-the-wall restaurants around Kansas City The warm and cozy feel makes this a perfect rainy day destination

Photo by Kristina Milewski

COFFEE

BLACK DOG COFFEEHOUSE: BEST ATMOSPHERE

From the outside, Black Dog Coffeehouse seems like a standard coffee shop.

Once inside, a comfortable and cozy atmosphere is clearly evident. The coffee house is large and contains many areas for seating including booths, tables, an outdoor patio and a conference room in the back.

With the lengthy menu of specialty drinks including “The Grasshopper” and

BREAKFAST LUNCH SUCCOTASH: BEST PRICE

THE FARMHOUSE: BEST MEAL

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“The Irish Nut,” the options are endless.

Be sure to try a “Dirty Blonde,” a latte with white chocolate and hazelnut syrup.

Although the coffee is tasty, the drinks are very overpriced. A 12 ounce (equivalent to a tall Starbucks drink) speciality drink is $3.75, almost $4 with taxes.

The customers vary from older businessmen in a meeting to younger couples on a date. The stylish and hip(ster) baris-

tas are accommodating, but somewhat aloof.

Black Dog Coffeehouse also offers a community library, where you can borrow a book and replace it with your own donation.

The warm, homey feeling of this coffee shop is ideal for anything from a rainy day of reading to a finals study session.

PICKS

Other hole-inthe-wall destinations in the Kansas City area

TINA MARIE’S

DINNER DEMPSEY’S:

12613 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, Kan.

Just ten minutes from the school, Tina Marie’s offers bread, pies and other treats

BEST SERVICE

LULU’S 2030 Central St. Kansas City, Mo.

Photo by Jack Lopez

Photo by Jack Lopez

The tasty food is well worth the inexpensive meal prices

Wafting aromas are enough to attract any passerby

Friendly waiters at Dempsey’s offer quality customer service

After cooking on a $25 electric stove for 10 years at the City Market, Succotash owner Beth Barden decided to move locations to 26th and Holmes and open her first restaurant. As a quirky dine-in or catering brunchonette, Succotash is a can’t-miss breakfast stop.

With colorful art decorating the walls and white couches lining the restaurant, Succotash offers a visually appealing atmosphere with a comfortable feel.

Succotash supports many different local farmers, businesses and vendors.

Eggs are delivered weekly by an Amish community, the bread is from Kansas City’s Roma Bakery and the produce is provided by local farmers from Wathena, Kan. The service at Succotash is quick but personal, and the food is pure comfort with a hint of new-style cooking. The must-have on the menu is the Kitchen Sink Scrambler that will send you home full and happy.

At The Farmhouse, the farm-to-table restaurant in the Rivermarket District in Kansas City, every item on the menu is farm-fresh and fantastic. The Farmhouse is a brunch, lunch and dinner restaurant located just off 3rd and Delaware St. The entire dining area is engulfed in natural light from the huge front windows, giving off a welcoming feeling.

The trendy and casual atmosphere adds to the ambience.

The staff is well-educated on the ins and outs of the menu. Unfortunately, the portion sizes are less than satisfying for hungry high school students, but the quality is worth the bowl of cereal you’ll have to have after the meal. The Farmhouse also offers tasty gluten-free and vegan-friendly meals.

The food oversteps the boundaries of normal teenage grease with its flavorful spices and mixes and every ingredient was without a doubt the freshest we’ve ever had.

When entering Dempsey’s Burger Pub in Lawrence on Vermont St., the atmosphere automatically gives off a collegetown vibe.

The waitresses are young and friendly, the other patrons are students and professors. Walls are covered in sports and drinking memorabilia. Regular customers have their “usual” orders ready for them as they walk through the door.

Dempsey’s primarily serves a variety of burgers and fries that are bar none.

We ordered the truffle fries -- one of three different flavors -- which were served with a variety of six eclectic, madefrom-scratch sauces. The best one was a truffle sauce that could make cardboard taste good. Dempsey’s offers regular, truffle, sweet potato fries, all served with your choice of sauces.

Dempsey’s always has local games on the televisions, giving precedence to Sporting KC. Although we wouldn’t suggest bring-

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ing your younger siblings to Dempsey’s during later hours, as it isn’t very childfriendly, Dempsey’s opens at 11 a.m., so there are plenty of opportunities for a family meal.

Dempsey’s also prides itself on using local ingredients including beef and vegetables from nearby farms. Meals are made-to-order, and they also offer options for vegetarians including the quinoa and falafel burgers. Also make sure to try out their pretzel bun.

The food was hot, fresh and served within 15 minutes of ordering. The burgers range in price from $8-11, most of them being around $9. Although the prices are a little high for a standard burger, Dempsey’s uses quality meat and the taste is near perfection.

Located just one block west of Massachusetts St., the diamond-in-the-rough pub is overall a fantastic place to get a quick bite with friends and then walk through the fun town of Lawrence.

This trendy restaurant offers spicy and mild Thai food for every palette

SAM’S TASTEE TREATS 435 S Parker St. Olathe, Kan.

The unassuming restaurant offers flavorful burgers and delicious desserts

LONGBOARDS 6269 N Oak Trafficway Gladstone, Mo.

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If you love the emotional lyrics and rock/folk vibe of Bob Dylan, try Mumford and Sons.

Mumford and Sons has more instrumental variety.

If you like the girl powered songs of Madonna try Katy Perry.

Both singers have upbeat songs that you won’t get tired of.

If you can’t get enough of the comedy ”Ted,” try “Big Daddy.”

Both films will keep audience members laughing even if the scenarios seem highly unlikely.

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“I love skinny jeans coming back, the only problem I have is them being too tight when I sit.”

Business teacher Dianna Heffernon

SKINNY JEANS

Sophomore Martina Zuniga

“Skinny jeans go with anything, you can dress them up or down. It’s great.”

ited to pictures. You can also write out your memories on Twitter.

Senior Juliana Ayala likes using both Twitter and Instagram to share her throwback memories.

“I think it is fun to show others, whether it be family or friends, how much things have changed, how much I have changed over the years,” Ayala said.

But this new trend does not just apply to memories from the past posted on social media sites; it can also include what you choose to wear on certain days of the week.

Instead of going out and buying the newest, most expensive thing you can

find, check out some local thrift stores, such as Vaughn-Trent Thrift Store in Bonner Springs.

Junior Rebecca Bileyu shares her interest of shopping at garage sales with her mom. “[Shopping at garage sales] is a hobby of my mom’s, I [just go] along,” Bileyu said. “[My favorite part] is finding awesome stuff I can get for a quarter.”

Ayala said that sharing throwback memories is important for social media.

“I think it is important because we already share so much on social media,” Ayala said. “It’s one more insight into our lives and our past. It’s interesting.”

Former star of the hit show Lizzie McGuire; Hilary Duff has been keeping busy since the show. Duff is currently 26 years old, married to National Hockey League player Mike Comrie, and has a baby boy.

Along with being a mother and wife, Duff has released six albums out and is a New York Times bestselling author.

HILARY DUFF

“I think they’re a timeless look, it has a nostalgic American look.”

Social Studies teacher Jeff Wieland

LEATHER JACKETS

“I love leather jackets, they look cool and you can have a lot of fun with them.”

Freshman Michael Snyder

“I think Sperrys are fabulous, I like the look and how they wear. They’re cute.”

English teacher Dorothy Swafford

The star of the popular Disney Channel show “That’s So Raven”, Symone is currently 27 years old. Her most recent work was preforming on Broadway in Sister Act in 2012. Along with performing on Broadway, Symone has released four albums. Symone also voices the Pixie Fairy Iridessa in two of Disney’s Pixie Hollow movies.

RAVEN SYMONE

“ They’re cool, it just depends on the color though.”

Junior Spencer Sparks

SPERRY TOP-SIDERS

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Former “Even Stevens” star; Shia Labeouf is currently 26 years old and still in the acting industry. After starring in the popular Transformers movies, Labeouf’s most recent acting work would be the movie “Nymphomaniac” scheduled to release in May. Labeouf was supposed to perform in the Broadway act “Orphans”, but was replaced

by Ben Foster.

SHIA LABEOUF

Find out what your favorite child stars are doing now that they’re all grown up

CHILD STARS

Throwback is a new trend that is taking control of social media sites.

Whether by sharing clothing, memories or music, the throwback trend is all about incorporating the past with today.

It introduces a new way of sharing memories by using either pictures or words.

Most people post their throwback pictures on Instagram on Thursdays, using the hashtags #tbt or #throwbackthursday.

Normally a certain amount of time has to pass before an image can be considered a throwback, which is three weeks or longer after the event.

But these memories are not just lim-

Twitter and Instagram are overrun by Throwback Thursday posts

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Everything old is new again, check out these fashion trends that are making a comeback

THROWBACK FASHION

MUSIC:

If you enjoy the drama/ comedy of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” try “10 Things I Hate About You.” Both films focus around the “normal” high school experience.

MOVIES:

Movies and music that are comparable to today’s taste

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LEFT: Junior Regan Wright throws on the wheel during his Advance Ceramics class on Wednesday, Feb. 13. “I would have to say [my favorite part was] throwing,” Wright said. Photo by Miranda Snyder

GETTING ARTSY Students experience creative courses and expand their artistic abilities

LEFT: Painting buttons for the found object project, junior Cassie Widmer said her Sculpture class is very relaxing. “Mr. Howard gives us free reign to be as creative as we want,” Widmer said. Photo by Devynn Harris

ABOVE: Drawing a laundry room during Erica Crist’s AP Studio Art class on Friday, March 1, junior Logan Robertson creates an another piece of art for her concentration project. BELOW: Sketching an area of the Legends shopping center on Wednesday, March 6, senior Elizabeth Brown prepares a piece of work to add to her college portfolio. “[My concentration is] the study of the surroundings of people,” Brown said. “[I chose this concentration because] I wanted to get better at my drawing skills so my freshman year of college would be easier.” Photos by Kelsey Floyd

LEFT ABOVE: Working on his tile project for his Ceramics class, junior Erick Guzman carves out pieces of clay with a metal tool on Wednesday, Feb. 13. “It’s a different class than others and its entertaining to shape clay,” Guzman said. Photo by Miranda Snyder ABOVE RIGHT Sketching ideas on a piece of paper, senior Carleigh Kinney plans her next project on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

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