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Bonner Spring High School Bonner Springs, Kansas Vol. 74, Issue 7 May 10, 2011 www.bshsnews.com
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‘The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet’ Class of 2011 Salutatorian and Valedictorians Salutatorian: Amelia Sheldon Future plans: Macalester College, double major in Japanese and East Asian Studies, minor in International Relations Hardest class: Physics Favorite class: Calculus Thanks: Mrs. Schlicht, Mrs. Wood, Mr. Romanishan, Mrs. Sharpnack All of them have helped me a lot throughout high school and helped me become who I am today. Advice: Be open-minded. There isn’t just one view of this world; there isn’t just one right, one wrong. Be willing to learn about things that you maybe never thought you would learn. It helps you become a well rounded person.
Valedictorian: Chelsea Crawford Future plans: University of Missouri at Kansas City, major in Nursing In 10 years: I’ll be starting the rest of my life and my career. Favorite memory: The last football game our freshman or sophomore year (I can’t remember) when it was pouring rain. Our students had the most school spirit. Remember me as: Never changing who I was. I was always Chelsea Crawford. Hardest class: Anatomy and Physiology Easiest class: College Composition Thanks: All of my teachers. They all left a mark. Advice: Stay true to who you are.
Valedictorian: Austin Epp Future plans: University of Nebraska, major in Journalism Favorite memories: Playing sports, highlighted by a trip to state in soccer my senior year and having good times with friends. Remember me as: An outgoing, smart, compassionate kid who always made you smile. Hardest class: Anatomy and Physiology Favorite class: Trig/Pre-Calc with Mr. Caldwell Thanks: My family, friends, teachers, coaches, and anyone else who molded me into what I am today. I’ve had a great life in Bonner Springs and can’t imagine growing up anywhere else. Advice: Accept yourself, take nothing for granted, enjoy every moment, surround yourself with people that love you, and always have fun.
Valedictorian: Persephone Hart Future plans: Missouri University of Science and Technology, double major in physics and chemistry Favorite memory: I loved all of the times in Physics with Mr. Veatch. He was one of the best teachers I had. Remember me as: I would like to be remembered for being nice, even though I’m a little awkward in social situations. Hardest class: Anatomy and Physiology, hands down. Favorite class: Physics and Chemistry II and Calculus are tied. They all used my brain and pushed it to the limit. Thanks: I would like to thank Mr. Veatch, Mrs. Sharpnack, Ms. Maddy, Mrs Lauber, Mama Holder, Mr. Klager, Ms. Pearson, Mr. Oakes, Mrs. Lowe, Mr. Howe, Mr. Hull, Mrs. Ready, Mrs. Swabb, and Mrs. Leib. All of them have helped me along my path of growing up and becoming more aware of the world around me. Advice: No matter what anyone tells you, you’re perfect. Be who you want to be. Just don’t break the law.
Valedictorian: Kaylie Holloway Future plans: Northwest Missouri State, no planned major Favorite memory: Too many to choose from! I enjoy school and I try to have fun, even on the most boring days. Perfect school day = waking up on time, a coffee in my hand, a Wednesday block day, crispito lunch, and all of my friends are in happy moods. Remember me as: I hope I am remembered for my personality. I have a good sense of humor, and I am always joking around. I hope people take my sarcasm as a joke and remember me as a happy, kind, funny, and outgoing person. Hardest class: My hardest class is A&P. Favorite class: World Lit with Mrs. Wood. I love her class! She is my favorite teacher. I learned so much every single day. Thanks: Well, I would like to thank any teacher that I have ever had. Starting way back in kindergarten. I wouldn’t be where I am today with out each one of them. They all impacted my life in different ways. Favorite teachers ever= Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Sharpnack. Advice: Attendance is key! Just be here everyday and school will be much easier. Also, just do your work. TRY. Teachers look for effort. They are more likely to work with you if you are showing that you are trying.
Valedictorian: Brenna Hoch Future plans: Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology In 10 years: I will be searching for a place to open up my own salon. Remember me as: Dancing at the basketball games and going to the dances. Favorite memory: Dance and or makeup Hardest class: Anatomy Favorite class: A Cappella Choir or Clothing Construction Thanks: All my teachers because without each one, I would not be where I am today. Advice: Don’t cheat off other people, because it’s kind of lame.
Valedictorian: Josephine Freeby Future plans: University of Kansas, major in Pre-Pharmacy In 10 years: Hopefully opening my own pharmacy. Favorite memory: Too many to pick Hardest class: Calculus Thanks: Mrs. Sharpnack and Mrs. Wood. They really care about teaching us and making class fun. Advice: Procrastination keeps school interesting.
Valedictorian: Angelica Harris
Future plans: Major in Pre-Pharmacy, minor in Spanish, and dance team at University of Saint Mary. Then major in Pharmacy at University of Missouri at Kansas City Favorite memories: All the times spent with my dance team. We were such a big family and I will cherish every memory that I had with them. Remember me as: Jelly Hardest class: Psychology. It’s the one that I have struggled in the most. Favorite class: There were too many classes that I enjoyed. So I really can’t pick my favorite! Thanks: I would like to thank all of my teachers that have taught me over the years. I wouldn’t be who I am as a student or a person if you didn’t give me all the opportunities. You are all such wonderful people for educating us and helping us pursue of goals. Advice: Always get your work done and stay ahead of the game. You can do it if you have the motivation and the will power to do so. Always be yourself too, because everyone will like you for who you are and never change.
Valedictorian: Jessie Kelly Future plans: University of Kansas, major in Pharmacy Favorite memory: My favorite memories are all the dances, volleyball games, and all of my fun times in the darkroom. Remember me as: My amazing personality and awesome volleyball skills Hardest class: English Favorite class: Geometry with crazy Mr. Richards and all my art classes. Thanks: I want to thank all of my teachers for helping me through the years. Advice: Have fun along the way and get the Senior Project done during the summer
Valedictorian: Austin Lucas Future plans: Highland Community College, play football Ten years: I see my self being a successful business man or being a coach. Favorite memory: My favorite memory is playing football with my buddy Luke Porras. Remember me as: I just want to be remembered as being a good guy. Hardest class: Probably English. Favorite class: Anything with Mr. Veatch Thanks: I would like to thank Coach Howe for making me bigger and stronger. He taught me how to lift correctly. Advice: Just be you and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.
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Valedictorian: Erica Smith
Valedictorian: Samantha Sprenkle
Future plans: Fort Scott Community College, major in psychology, minor in Spanish, and playing basketball Favorite memory: I don’t really have a favorite memory, but senior year has definitely been the best. All of the Birdhouse stuff that I do, the amazing basketball season, finding out who I really am; it’s been a long journey, but this has been the best year. Remember me as: I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference at BSHS. Hardest class: Anatomy, because I just hate science. Favorite class: Mr. Fouquet’s American Literature class, obviously. Thanks: I would like to thank Mrs. Holder, Mrs. Sharpnack, Mr. Fouquet, Mrs. Wood, Mr. Munsch, Mrs. Law, Mr. Streit, and Mr. Oakes because they’re all amazing, and they helped me stay sane throughout the past four years. Best teachers ever. Advice: Definitely get involved, stay involved, and enjoy it because it goes by so fast. Surround yourself with people who can help shape you into the person you want to be. Be yourself, and don’t procrastinate!
Future plans: Northwest Missouri State, major in Music Education Favorite memory: My favorite memory of high school is definitely all the people that walked in and out of my life. They all changed me and made into the person I am today. Remember me as: I would like to be remembered for my smile. It is something I never leave home without. Hardest class: Physics Favorite class: Choir Thanks: I would like to thank Mrs. Wood for all the extra time she puts in that she doesn’t have to because she cares. She is always there early in the morning, there in the afternoon, and even there on her vacation days. I really admire the dedication she has for her job and students and I really hope that I can be just as dedicated to mine one day as she is. Advice: My advice to the underclassmen is to NOT procrastinate anything. Start filling out scholarships early, applying to colleges early, and finish your Senior Project Notebook as you go along.
Valedictorian: Victoria Porter Valedictorian: Dalton Vitt Future plans: Northwest Missouri State University, major in Sports Journalism. In ten years: A sports journalist for a Kansas City newspaper. Favorite memory: My four years playing varsity baseball. Remember me as: My leadership and teamwork in soccer and baseball. Hardest class: Anatomy & Physiology Favorite class: Newspaper Thanks: All the teachers that I ever had because I learned something from each of them. Advice: Don’t let tough times get you down.
Future plans: University of Kansas, major in Dance Favorite memory: I don’t think I could single out one memory; however, this year definitely stands out from the rest. I’ve become good friends with people I never thought I would really talk to; this has made many great memories for me this year. Remember me as: I would like to be remembered for my photography in Yearbook and my willingness to strike a dance move at any given moment. Hardest class: Trig/Pre-Calc Favorite class: My favorite class was Yearbook because it is what introduced me to my love of photography. Advice to underclassmen: My advice to underclassmen is to be involved but try not to become over-involved because then it’s difficult to do anything to the best of your abilities. Above all, enjoy the time you have. Of course, make your school work a priority, but also make time to spend with your friends and peers because it’s those memories that will be with you for the rest of your life.
Budget battles begin
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USD 204 board of education grapples with state funding cuts By Courtney Wheeler News Staff writer As the school year comes to an end, debate, discussions, and decisions about next year’s school budget are only starting. Coaches, club sponsors and students are all wondering what the decrease in state funding for public schools will mean for them and if they need to start firing up their ovens for bake sales and other fund-raisers. “Right now we don’t have any plans to cut any clubs, activities, sports or anything like that,” Principal Joe Hornback said. “We’re trying to cut from other places.” Some have wondered whether the athletic fee will be increased again and some even worry that an increase may cause a drop in number of participants. Hornback said the USD 204 board of education discussed the athletic fee at their April 18 meeting and it appears that the fee will remain at $50, but the $200 cap per family may be eliminated. Clubs and sports are safe from the axe that is known as budget cuts, but Hornback made it clear they have to cut something. Also during the April 18 meeting, facilities director John
Scheurer, proposed outsourcing the janitorial services at BSHS. This means that the school district would no longer employ their own custodians. Scheurer said that outsourcing to PCI Building Services, something the district does at Delaware Ridge Elementary, Clark Middle School and Edwardsville Elementary, would save $200,000. Several of the custodians were there to speak out against the outsourcing in order to save their jobs. Ryan Hull, president of the USD 204 Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) and social studies teacher, voiced the opinion of the association. “Our custodians have a vested interest in our community,” Hull said. Others spoke out against the proposal and even some of the board members appeared doubtful of the quality of services that PCI would provide. “We don’t want to do it, and it’s a terrible thing to have to even consider that,” Hornback said. “Here we have these people who have worked in our district, that live in our community, that pay taxes, that we like and care about and who have sacrificed so much for this district.”
Although it would provide savings to the district, there no’s substitute for having custodians who care. “One of the definite benefits would be our lead custodian has worked here for 17 years,” Hornback said, “and he knows every inch of this building. He knows the history of every improvement we’ve made and there’s a huge benefit in having that.” Administrators and staff have been brainstorming and trying to come up with as many alternative ideas to outsourcing as possible. Hornback emphasized that the first concern when it comes to making cuts is who it affects, primarily the students. This “labor and budget battle” extends far beyond USD 204 it’s a major concern and debate throughout the country. “Running a school district is kind of like running your own small town,” Hornback said “You have your own transportation system, you have your own food system and we have all these instructional costs, which is the whole reason we’re here.” Hornback said the only difference between the school budget and the federal
government’s budget is that school officials are not allowed to deficit spend. “Things would be a lot easier on us if we could just put it on a credit card,” he said wishfully. Hornback said the most frustrating thing about budget cuts is everyone constantly vowing how important education in contrast to the lack of actual financial support that schools receive. “The pool for education is, I want to say, about seven percent but everyone claims it’s so important. Well, put your money where your mouth is,” Hornback said. Patrons and administrators are frustrated and running out of ideas to decrease school spending. The fate of the janitorial staff ultimately lies in the hands of the school board members. At Monday night’s meeting, the vote to outsource janitorial services to PCI ended in a 3-3 tie, with Ray Cox, Connie Hadley, and Dave Pierce all voting “no.” With no one to break the tie, the custodians are safe for now. Until school board members can reach an agreement, the issue will remain as “New Business” on the agenda for every meeting until the issue is resolved.
Calvacade of Bands will be held tonight in the gym at 7 p.m. All bands of the USD 204 bands will be performing.
Calling all gamers, NBA Jam for Playstation 3 Fundraiser/Tournament May 18. $5 to play from 3-5 p.m. in room 223 and 225. All proceeds go to the Red Cross to benefit Japan. Students and faculty. To sign up see Mr. Addington, Tre Scott, or Daniel Mejia.
Graduation by the numbers
2.7 million
People graduate from high school annually
67
Percent of high school graduates go to college
$200,000
More to be made by students with a high school diploma.
4 The Pow Wow Staff Editor-In-Chief Riley Mortensen Business Manager Erin Mills News Editor Persephone Hart Features Editor Angelica Harris Arts & Lifestyle Editor Amelia Sheldon Sports Editor Austin Epp Photo Editor Samantha Ricci-Weller Staff Writers Mandy Ballou Jessica Brown Devyn Hayes Taylor Hunt Tyreka Johnson Miranda McCullough Sydney Shepherd Logan Terrell Dalton Vitt Courtney Wheeler Adviser Jill Holder
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OPINIONS
Is death reason to celebrate?
In our short lifetimes, there are so many dates that have had huge impacts on our lives. 9/11 was a day that will never be forgotten. 5/1 is another. Last Sunday night is one of those that will stay in my head the rest of my life. My best friend texted me, saying the President was making an emergency announcement.
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to be rescued? And I honestly don’t have an answer to that.
AMELIA SHELDON
As I See It All the TVs in my house were switched on and noise ceased in the house. With bated breath, we waited. It was around 11:00 when the news castors told us Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind not only the 9/11 terror attacks, but also numerous other crimes against humanity, was dead. There was that initial moment of, “…What?”It was like the whole world, not just the US, but the entire world breathed out in one heavy sigh. It was closure. I went on Facebook to post a status, like almost everyone in my friends list, and was hit with a wave of, well, I’m not sure what. There was a lot of jubilation. The manhunt that started ten years ago was finally over. Bin Laden’s personal brand of terror will never be felt by the world again. The thousands of people whose death he caused can finally rest in peace and those they left behind can find solace in knowing that this man will never kill again. Yet, I feel hesitant in saying that I’m happy. Am I? Are you? Someone died. Is that really something to celebrate? If we let ourselves go around saying how happy we are that he’s dead, where does that put us? Is it okay to kill another human being and celebrate? I’m not upset that he’s dead, and I really am happy that he can no longer murder people, but I still don’t think I’m happy because he’s dead. Since then, I’ve heard a lot about it. A lot of people telling me to think of those who lost loved ones. For those people, I can feel nothing but grief and admiration. They were a part of one of the most tragic events in American history, and found the strength to go on. People have also asked me what else would we have done. Kept him in our custody and given him a chance
If you are someone who is grateful that he’s dead, I have nothing against you. What bothers me are the riots in the streets with people chanting “Go USA!” Go what? We killed one guy, and more than likely pissed off a lot more, with a lot more mobility and access to weaponry. Killing someone shouldn’t inspire nationalism anyway, even if he was one of the most evil men in the world. Is throwing a party to celebrate his demise really the way to go? “Well, you’d be celebrating too if you lost someone in 9/11.” That’s the worst possible excuse for this behavior. If I lost someone in 9/11, I’d be enjoying a quiet and humble justice at home alone, not rioting on the street painting my face with the American flag. I’d be respecting my lost loved ones. Usually, when something this big happens, I know exactly how to feel. But this has turned my world over. What does this mean for the world, anyway? Aside from the morality question, there is a looming sense of what now? Bin Laden was no longer in charge of Al Qaeda, just a figurehead. Those poor villages in the Middle East are still suffering under the iron thumb of Al Qaeda. The war is still going strong. The only thing his death is going to do is make a lot of extremists really angry and weaken U.S.-Pakistan relations. It’s going to create even more anti-Muslim sentiment, despite how completely unjust that is. President Obama said it himself, this war has nothing to do with Islam, because it doesn’t. It never has and it never will. I feel that there are times in our lives where we must sit down a question what we believe is right. We must clearly lay out or array of emotions before us and question what each means. I think this is one of those times. As you finish reading this, take a moment and think over what this is going to mean for the world. It was Gandhi who once said, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” But what do you do when the eye itself is infected? I guess, ultimately, it’s up to you to decide.
Saying thank you isn’t enough For the past three years I have been given RILEY MORTENSEN the profound privilege of writing for the Pow Wow. I have been permitted to open the eyes of those around me to attractions like the 3rd Street Asylum, stories about heroes like Kelly Murphy, and people like the oh-so-famous Barry Richards and the artist, Mike Potts. As I See It Writing for an audience is such a gift and newspaper is what I love. It’s hard to convey to you just how big of an impact this has been on my life. For Pete Sake, I’m going on to study and make a career of it! It takes a strong passion and true love to do something for an entire lifetime. As my title says, saying thank you for the past three years simply isn’t enough, so I have some parting words of wisdom for you the underclassmen and future seniors of BSHS. I also have for you three wishes. My first wish for you young ones is to find something or someone that will change your life. I sincerely hope that each and every one of you finds something that you are so passionate about that you want to cry tears of joy. That’s how being involved in newspaper makes me feel. I can feel my face light up every time I think about it. People will tell you all the time to find something you love. How many people do you know that have jobs they can’t stand? You hear that all the time because it’s true . Find something to get excited about. Something that makes you want to be more and watch it transform your life. Don’t get caught up in the trap of thinking that life changing events only happen when we’re older. The time is now and things like that can happen to any one at any moment because life is changing every moment. My second wish starts out with a story. I’ve written columns about the funny things that happen to me at Mr. Goodcents, but I haven’t written about how Goodcents has impacted my education. I am more than ashamed to admit this, but you have to look at even the worst of situations as a learning experience. I am taking this time to teach you. I have worked at Goodcents for almost two years now and when I started out I didn’t have more than two shifts a week. As I got better at what I did, I
became more of an asset to the store and when we lost three of our big time employees over the last couple of months, the rest of us were left to pick up the slack. That’s where things got ugly. I have been working between five and six days a week for the last few months and it has taken an awful toll on my grades. Going to school and then going to work all night every evening is completely exhausting. When I got home I’d fall asleep and often times my homework simply wouldn’t get done. Until last week, I was failing three classes. They weren’t electives either. They were all core/college credit classes. I let myself fall through the cracks. I was walking around with a dirty secret. I never should have allowed that to happen. I’ve never in my life been the person who came even close to failing, but I blew it this semester. I’m sure I disappointed my teachers, my parents, but most of all I disappointed myself. I should have asked for more nights off so I could keep up with my homework, but we didn’t have anyone to work and I needed the money. The reality is I couldn’t do it all. The lesson is that it’s okay. You don’t have to do it all. My second wish for you is to never find yourself in the position I was in until days before my graduation. Never lose sight of what’s important. Grades are one of those things. Don’t let anything get in the way. Don’t be like me. I have found myself drowning in catch-up work and it has been a gigantic stress. Don’t disappoint yourself. If the situation isn’t working, change it. Please don’t let this happen to you because it isn’t worth it. My final wish is on a less harsh note. My third wish for all of you (after you’ve taken care of your grades) is don’t worry about the rest of your life. There are so many opportunities and options I’ve found going into the rest of my life that it has become overwhelming. I was talking with a past Bonner graduate on Facebook the other day and he gave me a great piece of advice. He said the worst thing one could do with too many choices is make none at all. He is absolutely right. Things fall into place the way they’re supposed to. Your path may twist and turn, but you’ll find where you’re going eventually. This is my time to reflect on my life and the choices I’ve made, but this is the time for you to make those choices. I have made mistakes and I have regrets, but that’s part of life. Thank you for the privilege of imparting my thoughts. Go out and make your own mistakes. Go out and live your lives.
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Goodbye, Bonner Springs These are my last days as a PERSEPHONE HART student in these blank halls. No more prison cell classrooms. No more teachers treating me like a small child. Will I miss it? Well, yeah. I will miss it. I will miss this As I See It prison of hormone-ruled teens and drama. Up until this month, I had thought that I would be completely ready for college. I would only take the lessons. from these past four years. I would forget everyone and never want to see them again. I was wrong. I do want to visit this prison. I do want to remember all of my four years here, no matter how painful. I do want to see some of my classmates again. What changed my mind? Senior year. In just this school year, I’ve become friends with people that used to terrify me. I’ve discovered that many of the people I previously perceived to hate me actually did not. In fact, they thought I hated them! I regret not making friends with these people sooner. My first two years of high school I spent wishing it would just end. I didn’t belong and I didn’t allow myself to belong. I floated by, socially speaking, and only focused on school, a technique I learned in elementary school. If you’re thinking BSE or Edwardsville Elementary isn’t like that, you’re probably right. I didn’t go there. I went to a small school in a small town in Missouri. At that school, I was bullied every day. The kids didn’t like that I was smart and couldn’t do sports. The only friends I had were books and academics. School became a prison, and I was lowest on the pecking order.
When I moved here, my position socially changed somewhat. Instead of being at the bottom, I was to the side. I had friends and I didn’t care what people thought. When I was moved up from seventh to eighth grade in the middle of second semester, school at first was like heaven. I was new to the other eighth graders, so they talked to me and treated me as if I was part of the group. But from freshman to junior year, I dealt with some condescending teachers, ever-changing social statuses, and some incidents of bullying. I was no longer in. I was, essentially, an outcast. The white bricks that shape this school turned into prison bars and books were the only windows. The drama surpassed Hollywood. I didn’t want to talk to popular kids. I didn’t even want to sit near them. I thought that their collective brainlessness would rub off on me. These last few months, I learned that I was completely wrong. What appeared to be brainlessness was a lack of experience and youth, something I lacked. I was actually too serious, so anything even remotely fun was brainless to me. The halls became warm and friendlier as I grew less and less serious. Seniors and other students appeared more and more friendly as I became more friendly. The more jokes I laughed at, the more conversational I was, and the more active I was in certain class planning sessions, the warmer and kinder my peers appeared. Although this place holds good and bad memories, I have grown fond of it, especially the people. I may be glad I won’t see certain people ever again (who doesn’t dislike people?), but I’ll definitely miss the seniors, the teachers, and the underclassmen I met. This is Captain Hart signing off for the last time.
Letting go can be difficult If this hasn’t already been clarified for you, this is the last issue of the Pow Wow for this school year. For my loyal readers (or haters), this means no more sarcastic, sardonic, controversial columns from me. Yes, I know. I’ll give you a moment to mourn. Or celebrate. Whichever applies.
TAYLOR HUNT
commitment to pursue my education, and if I’m going to be the person that I want to be, I have to stick to my goals and take the steps that I promised to make. Yeah, I’m sad about his departure. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t. I can’t stand thinking about it, and I can’t stand hearing him talk about it. Honestly, I don’t want him to go.
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But I digress. This is my last column; my final message to my readers, a reflection on my year and what I’ve learned. I’ve learned that something that can be brave and admirable can also be very stupid. I’ve learned that the people you thought you were the closest to can be easily influenced and manipulated into totally different people. I’ve learned that popularity, status, what music you listen to and the brands of clothes you wear really doesn’t matter at all, and that the superficial high school social food chain can be totally ignored if you have the ability to prioritize and the confidence to do so. I’ve also learned not to set limits for myself and to support the people I love as they grow, because they would support me wholeheartedly and without hesitation. This summer, someone I love very much is breaking a personal barrier. He’s selling his house, packing up his car, and leaving everything he’s ever known to go on a journey across the United States. He’ll be gone a year, chasing his dreams, discovering himself, and becoming enlightened. Meanwhile, I’ll be here in Kansas, attending college. He wants to do this alone. He wants to experience the personal growth, and this is a time that he has to experience it by himself and witness his own personal reflection. I can’t be by his side for that, no matter how badly I want to be. Not only that, but I have to go to college. Even if I could, I can’t just abandon my college plans and travel across the States; I made a goal and a
This is something he needs to do. He needs this. He’s going to follow his dream, and if I held him back, what kind of a friend would I be? What kind of a person would I be? I wouldn’t be supportive, that’s for sure. All I’d be doing is holding him back. So, here’s what I’m trying to say: if you feel in your gut that something is right, and there is something that you absolutely have to do, you have to do it. Let that gut feeling lead you, but be smart and (as much as I hate to say it) be realistic. There is always room for improving, exploring, and learning about yourself. Seriously, always. Even if others discourage you, and even if that voice in your head screams that you’re not good enough, you’re going to know in your heart what’s right. You’re going to know what you need to do, and you’re going to know what you have to do to get there. It’s all about willpower and measurable goal-setting... Only if you have the courage to utilize those things. Everything happens for a reason. I don’t know if every event that occurs is part of some big “plan,” but I can say with certainty that, as long as you make the right decisions and know in your heart that what you’re doing is right, everything is going to be just fine. Have faith. Trust yourself. Don’t let anyone hold you back, even if that means being alone. Create the path that you desire. It isn’t easy. Heck, I don’t even know where I’ll be in 5 years. But I’ve set my goals, and I’m moving forward and away from here with confidence. I’ll miss this, but it’s time for me to move on. And each word has been worth it.
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Dear BSHS: It’s not you, it’s me. (actually, it is you) Yeah, I’ll miss this school. I’ll miss debates in Newspaper class. I’ll miss Mrs. Wood and anything that has to do with her class. I’ll miss my fairly relaxed schedule, counting down to graduation, and being the “top dogs” in the school. But you know what I won’t miss? Hearing stupid statements in the hallway. “I just forget how to walk sometimes, you know?” Riiiight. And seeing girls in the hallway with shirts that say “I slept with your boyfriend.” Honey, no. Just no. Have some dignity. I won’t miss those chairs with the openings in the back, either. You know why? Because someone who decided to make their pants sag sits in one of those chairs, and their entire butt crack is exposed to the person behind them - aka, me. Pull your pants up, bud. You’re not gangster. I won’t miss the overwhelming stench of Axe Body Spray that, for some reason, makes boys think that they smell like the majestic and exceedingly rare Hunkasaurus. Then again, I guess these things are what make this school (that I love so much, mind you) what it is. That still doesn’t mean that you don’t need to pull your pants up, though. Seriously. Thanks for the memories, BSHS. —Taylor Hunt
What will you miss? “Our dances and teachers, the kids. I’m just gonna miss high school, period.” —Bridgett Bradley, 12 “Everyone clowning, acting funny and being a fool.” —Maya Banks, 12 “All of our friends and able to be dependent on our parents and teachers.” —Tyler McMahan, 12 “The pep rallies, games, dance, and extra-curricular.” —Krystal Simmons, 12 “Competitiveness in sports.” —Jonathan Price, 12
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May 10, 2011
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Senior Smorgasbord: A mixture, full of variety, that describes our journey through high school. These are the memories that will always last, these are the friends we will always remember, and this is the school that we will never forget.
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Things I Wish I Knew
I wish I would have overlooked the small stuff, instead of sweating it. It would have made me a lot happier when the drama was happening. —Alexis Clark
I wish I would have known time flies so fast. To the underclassmen... Life is not a spectator sport. —Joy Wallace
I wish I would have known to keep my grades up my freshman year. —Michael Saldivar
I wish I would have known that senior boards sneak up on you. —Brian Callahan
I wish I would have known that Senioritis REALLY DOES happen to the best of us. —Samee Sprenkle
I wish I would have known not to procrastinate. —Jonathan Bonnett
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I wish I would have known that your friends will change, that’s normal. Don’t fret, make more. —Kaylie Holloway
I wish I would have known to take sports seriously. I wish I would have known to start filling out scholarships —Alim Raza Khan like FRESHMAN YEAR! —Zachary Reed
Remember When...
I wish I would have known that the shadowing part of the Senior Project was seven pages! Ugh! —Bridget Bradley
• We entered high school, scared and not knowing what was ahead • When Miss Flint was on Judge Judy • When it started pouring and everyone was cheering at the top of their lungs our freshman year at a football game • When we stormed the court at the Turner and then got called disrespectful • When we had three Brave Raves • When we experienced the very first Warrior Walk • When Mrs. Wood taught us how to BSI • When there was a HUGE food fight in the cafeteria our sophomore year • When Barack Obama got elected for president • When they numbered the spaces in the senior parking lot • When there were multiple fights that broke out during Seth Clements’ volleyball tournament for his Senior Project? • When we are all scared the dreaded swine flu • When Riley face-planted in gym freshman year, and she didn’t even get hurt • When there was a thing called Success Time and Late Start? • When Osama Bin Laden was officially pronounced dead • When Mr. Richards kissed the pig? • When we stole the senior benches • When we became the first class to have our own Spirit Week • And last, but not least, when we counted down the days till graduation
My Remember When: Sean Holley The doctors said I would not have friends. Remember when we proved the doctor wrong? BSHS and my friends are sweet! Remember when I was the birthday guy? Remember when I became the first student with significant needs to become a member of the Braves swim team? It was a moment in Kansas athletic history when I grinned at the audience while they chanted, “Sean, Sean”! I was a swimmer, not a student with a disability! BSHS BELIEVED in me!
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Grade: 12 Where are you going? New York, NY (Manhattan) What are you doing? Attending the Joffrey Ballet School’s Summer Intensive Program. How did you get involved in this? How did you find out about this? I have been dancing since I was nine and began attending summer programs when I was 16. How long will you be gone? Four weeks. Other comments? I have attended summer dance intensives in New York the past two summers. Two years ago was Joffrey for the first time and this past summer I attended the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Collegiate Intensive. I absolutely love New York. I love everything from the fast pace to riding the subway every day. I hope to live there one day.
Lily Eickhoff Grade: 9 Where are you going? Curacao (It’s right off the coast of Venezuela) What are you doing? I’m going there for a family trip. Why did you choose this destination? My parents went there last summer and this year they decided to take me and my brother. How long will you be gone? About 10 days. Other comments? I’m really excited, can’t wait!
Megan Ussery Grade: 12 Where are you going? Kona, Hawaii What are you doing? A missions trip. How did you get involved? I had to fill out an application and was approved to go. I found out about it through my youth ministry. How long will you be gone? July 7-25
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Grade: 12 Where are you going? Miami, Florida What are you doing? Presenting The Birdhouse Project at the International Association for Death Education and Counseling conference. How did you hear of this opportunity? We got involved with this through The Birdhouse Project, which we became representatives for at the beginning of our senior year. How long will you be gone? We’ll be in Miami for four days. Other comments? We’re super stoked!
Amelia Sheldon Grade: 12 Where are you going? Seoul, South Korea What are you doing? Learning the Korean language and culture. How did you hear of this opportunity? I found out about this program from my friends at Chinese camp last summer. I submitted an application and was one of 40 some people selected nationwide. How long will you be gone? Six weeks, from June 26 to August 14. Other comments? I’m going through NSLI-Y, a government-based, full scholarship. I’m really nervous and excited because I’m not supposed to speak English the entire time I’m there.
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Where, oh where, will the Class of 2011 go? Community Colleges
Kyle Day JCCC Pre-Physical Therapy Joshua Carlson JCCC Architecture Alyson Espy JCCC Business Administration Tyler McMahan JCCC Business Administration Joslyn Nelson JCCC Business Lindsay Mauk JCCC Nursing Early Elementary Education Taylor Hunt JCCC Psychology/Social Work April Isley JCCC Undecided Jacob Ney JCCC Culinary Arts Business Kathryn Wecker JCCC Biology Kelsey Bennett JCCC Social Work General Education Cecilia Trujillo JCCC Undecided Joseph Hilario Highland County CC Sports Medicine Marketing Devene Salvino JCCC Nursing Lucas Isaacs JCCC Business Marketing Kelsey Leatherbury JCCC Nursing
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Jonathan Bonnet KCKCC Criminal Justice Jhon Davis KCKCC Computer Science Breanna Logan KCKCC Graphic Design Zoology Tyler Johnson Santa Barbara City College Computer Science Lucas Porras Fort Scott CC Physical Education Nicholas Carver Highland CC Business & Pre-Law Austin Lucas Highland County CC Undecided Alexis Clark Neosho CC Secondary Education
Four-Year Colleges Persephone Hart Missouri University of Science and Technology Physics and Chemistry Irene Crump Robert Morris University Nursing Amelia Sheldon Macalester College Japanese/East Asian Studies Zack Sharpe Missouri State University Theatre Krystal Simmons University of Florida Criminal Justice Paralegal Caleb Seaton Fort Hays State University Industrial Technology Santiago Garcia University of Kansas Anthropology Bridgett Bradley University of Kansas Prenatal Nursing
Erin Mills Fort Hays State University Business Management Chelsea Crawford University of Missouri-Kansas City Nursing Dustin Ross University of Missouri- Kansas City Medical Riley Mortensen University of Missouri-Kansas City Journalism MacKenzie Anderson Washburn University Nursing Kathryn Clark Washburn University Mass Media Melody Coones Kansas State University Psychology Criminal Justice Maya Banks Kansas State University Forensic Science Logan Opat Kansas State University Golf Course Management Lindsay Hunt Kansas State University Pre-Veterinary Medicine Joy Wallace Kansas State University Veterinary Medicine David Williams Kansas State University Pre-Dentistry Samee Sprenkle Northwest Missouri State University Music Education Lauren Groves Northwest Missouri State University Undecided Christina Ward Northwest Missouri State University Psychology Pre-Physical Therapy
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Kasselman retires
By Austin Epp Sports Editor After 17 years of service at BSHS, head football coach Lew Kasselman has decided to hang up the whistle and step away from the classroom. “I felt it was time to move on,” Kasselman said. “I’ve reached a point in my life where I feel like it’s time to take a different path.” There is no doubt that Coach Kasselman will be forever remembered at BSHS for his leadership and loving character, both on and off the field. “In my four years at Bonner, I haven’t met one person that said they didn’t like Lew Kasselman,” Principal Joe Hornback said. “His best strengths are his kindness and his interests in everyone he interacts with, especially the young men in the community.” Kasselman’s 27-year career as a football coach took him all over the Midwest. He started his coaching career at Fort Hays State University as an assistant and then took his talents to high schools in New Mexico and Colorado. Kasselman then decided to head back to the college level, coaching at Dodge City Community College and West Texas University, before finally landing in Bonner Springs.
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Head coach Lew Kasselmen huddles up with his team during his final year at the realm. “Being able to interact with the students, players, and fans is what I am going to miss the most,” said Kasselman, who had an overall record of 65-81 at Bonner. “At the college level, there is never a certainty that you have a stable job. I enjoyed coaching, so I wanted to find a place where I could coach and teach year in and year out,” Kasselman said. With the sun setting on a wonderful career, Kasselmen says that he is going to miss the relationships between the students, players, and fans the most. As far as retirement plans go, the future seems to be wide open. “I don’t really know what lies ahead for me right now,” he said. “I plan on taking time off to relax and
then maybe get back into coaching down the road as an assistant.” During Kasselman’s tenure at Bonner, he changed the lives of many people, especially his players that spent every fall season with him. “Coach K has been the most influential person in my life and has made me a better person throughout my four years here,” said senior Brian Callahan, a four-year letterman under Kasselman. “He knows how to work with young people and he knows the game. We will miss you Coach K.”
May 10, 2011
Braves take best finish in school history at T-bones By Dalton Vitt Sports Writer Through Monday, May 2, the Braves baseball team had compiled a record of 6-9, including a win and two losses at Community America Ballpark last weekend. For those of you who don’t know, Community America Ballpark is where the local favorite Kansas City T-Bones play their games. Against a tough Paola team, Bonner Springs pitcher A.J. Gidden gleamed like the lights he was playing under. Gidden threw a complete game shutout with one hit, 11 strikeouts, and no earned runs. The defense didn’t have many opportunities to make plays due to the high number of punchouts, but when they did, they took advantage. Bonner’s middle infield, along with center fielder Shawn Jones, looked flawless. In the fourth inning, the Braves led off with a pair of singles from Brian Callahan and Joseph Dooley. They were moved over to second and third on a sacrifice bunt by Austin Epp, who set up a huge RBI opportunity for sophomore Matt Call. Call came through in the clutch with a deep sacrifice fly to left, scoring Callahan for
the game’s lone run to take a 1-0 victory. Thanks to the big win, the Braves moved on to the winner’s bracket for the first time in the tournament’s history to take on rival Basehor-Linwood. Bonner was bruised by a first inning home run from Bobcat shortstop Nathan Quigley, but scrapped to score three runs in the third inning to get back in the game. After a six-run explosion from Basehor, the Braves were down 9-3 but kept fighting to push the final score to a competitive 12-8. After the frustrating loss, the team was scheduled to take on Spring Hill in the third-place game. The Broncos came out hot, motivated by a tough loss to Holton the night before in which they led 6-1 before giving in to a Wildcat rally. Spring Hill put up four runs in the second inning, thanks to poor pitching and shoddy defense from the Braves. From there, Bonner continued to make mistakes, and Spring Hill continued to take advantage, taking the game 15-0. Bonner took the field May 3 and May 5, but the results were not available for press.
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How does it feel to be Athlete of the Year? It feels awesome. I am honored to have the title. What was your favorite memory in high Female Athlete school sports? The time-out right before we Erica Smith beat Lansing for the first time in six years and just playing with the group of girls we had this year was amazing. What drove your hard-working mentality? I’m not always the best player on the floor, so I make sure to work as hard as I can to make up for my lack of skill. Are you going to college to play sports? Yes. I am playing basketball at Fort Scott Community College, and plan on transferring to a university later to continue my How does it feel to be Athlete of the Year? It feels pretty good. I definitely feel I deserved it because I won state. Male Athlete What was your favorite memory in high Caleb Seaton school sports? Right after I won the state championship. I had fourth the three previous years so to win it my senior year was really awesome, especially with the shoulder injury. It felt good to push through it. What drove your hard-working mentality? I’m not the type of person who likes to lose and I didn’t want to end my high school career injured, so I battled through it and it paid off. Are you going to college to play sports? Yes, I’m walking on to the wrestling team at Fort Hays University.
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Taking sports to the college level Angelica Harris
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College- University of Saint Mary Sport- Dance Major- Pharmacy with a minor in Spanish Type of Scholarship- Partial Why did you choose your college? Because it’s small, you get more one-on-one time with your teachers, and it’s a really good school academically. Plan on Transferring? No, but after I complete my four years, I plan on attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City to earn my degree in pharmacy. Goals at the college level? To become an overall better dancer and to keep up my good grades. Most memorable high school moment? Any time spent with my dance team. We are like one big family, and we can always laugh at and with each other.
College- Highland Community College Sport- Football, Safety Major- Business Type of Scholarship- Full Why did you choose your college? I’ll be able to start and it’s a very laid back environment. Plan on transferring? Yes, I want to transfer to Kansas University to play football. If I can’t make it there, I will take my best offer to extend my football career. Goals at the college level? Put on some muscle and learn how to master my position. Most memorable high school moment? When I went to the JV track meet in Paola to run the 4 x 800 relay with Philip Holcomb. We finished in second place and Philip got a silver medal.
Austin Lucas College- Highland Community College Sport- Football, Offensive Guard Major- Undecided Type of Scholarship- Full Why did you choose your college? They have a nice campus, coaches were cool, and it was just an all-around nice place. Plan on transferring? Yes, I plan on playing there for two years, working hard, and then going from there. Goals at the college level? Be a starter, win some games, and be a good teammate. Most memorable high school moment? Going to the playoffs my senior year. It’s something we hadn’t done since freshman year. Another thing that I will never forget was the new Warrior Walk. It gave me the chills every time.
Luke Porras College- Fort Scott Community College Sport- Football, Wide Receiver Major- Undecided Type of Scholarship- Full Why did you choose your college? It was my best offer and the coaches were nice. Plan on transferring? Yes, after I complete my 18 months. I will go anywhere that is interested in my talents. Goals at the college level? Succeed in football by becoming a starter, working hard, and staying focused. Most memorable high school moment? Hitting a walk-off home run my junior year against Kansas City Christian.
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Alexis Clark College- Neosho Community College Sport- Soccer, Forward Major- Secondary Education Type of Scholarship- Partial Why did you choose your college? One of my friends recommended going there and I just wanted to keep playing soccer. Plan on Transferring? Yes, to Emporia University to play soccer. Goals at the college level? To keep getting good grades and to start at forward by the second half of the season. Most memorable high school moment? When our soccer team beat Gardner Edgerton for the first time in school history. We beat them 1-0 and I scored the winning goal.
Joe Hilario College- Highland Community College Sport- Football, running back and special teams Major- Undecided Type of Scholarship- Full Why did you choose your college? So I can start right away and kill Luke Porras at Fort Scott. Plan on Transferring? Yes. My goal is to go to Kansas, Kansas State, or Texas University. Goals at the college level? Try and win the “Junior College Player of the Year” award Most memorable high school moment? Scoring my first varsity touchdown my junior year against Piper.
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NBA defense better than you think Have you ever heard of DALTON VITT the phrase, “He makes it look easy?” If you’re any kind of sports fan, I’m sure you have. It’s a common saying among commentators when a great play is made by a great player, As I See It in nearly any sport. Example: A shortstop makes a diving play, gets up, and tosses what looks like a lollipop throw to first base for an out. Ecstatically, Vin Scully stands and exclaims, “Wow, he makes it look so easy!” Got it? Good. The one place that you hardly ever hear this slogan is when a fan is describing NBA defense. Most basketball fans prefer college basketball to professional and put the blame on the lack of defensive intensity from NBA superstars. However, those people are sadly mistaken. One reason college defense appears so much better is because of the diminished amount of offensive talent. Let’s get one thing straight: Putting a round ball in a slightly larger round hoop is not an easy task. The thing is, NBA players make it look so easy that fans assume no defense is being played. Professional defense may not be as fundamentally sound as college, but consider the fact that the best athletes in the world are on the court. I would like to think that outlandish athleticism easily makes up for weak technique. Put one of the weaker on-ball defenders in the league, say Carmelo Anthony for example, and he locks up any of the best college ballers around. (I’m pretty sure most of us would take Melo over Jimmer any day of the week.) Also take into account how versatile many of these players are becoming. The most highly recruited/scouted players out there have a 6-foot-7, 230-pound frame. The reason is in part because it gives them scoring advantages against smaller guards and slower big men. However, the main reason is because it gives them the ability to switch from guarding Steve Nash to taking on Chris Bosh in the post. These so-called hybrid players give so many options to their teams, especially late in clutch possessions. For the NBA haters out there, I encourage you to watch a full playoff game, especially the fourth quarter. It’s sure to be some of the best basketball you’ll ever watch, as long as you truly give it a chance.
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I, Nick Carver, do hereby will and bequeath my strive to win, my hard work, my drive to succeed, my strength and power and the ability to laugh at all the haters to DeAngelo Bradly.
I, Kaylie Holloway, do hereby will and bequeath my good looks, great sense of humor, talent at “Words with Friends,” and my love for cheetah print to Ashton Istas.
I, Erin Mills, do hereby will and bequeath my awesome track skills, my nasty smelling track shoes and bag, and my knowledge of slacking off during practice warm-ups to Bethany Bailey.
I, Jordan Merino, do hereby will and bequeath my killer dance skills and amazing flag twirling abilities to Ashley Muldoon.
I, Kathryn Clark, do hereby will and bequeath my rockin’ hair, positive attitude, and my much love to Caroline Clark.
I, Brenna Hoch, do hereby will and bequeath my duty during dance practice of moving the fake tree in the lobby over by the trash can to Ashley Muldoon.
I, Tyler Covington, do hereby will and bequeath my swag to the freshman class.
I, Jessica Throckmorton, do hereby will and bequeath my locker and its belongings to Mikayla Burgoon.
I, Kelsey Leatherburry, do hereby will and bequeath my locker to Mandy Ballou.
I, Makayla Mefford, do hereby will and bequeath my photography class, locker 351, and my severe lack of motivation to Kaysi Bias.
I, Tyler McMahan, do hereby will and bequeath my awesomeness, my “being an aide the last three hours of the day,” and my 4.0 GPA to Lauren Callahan.
I, Brian Callahan, do hereby will and bequeath all of my baseball abilities, ground keepings skills and swagger to Logan Terrell.
I, Alexis Clark, do hereby will and bequeath my awesome soccer skills to Mikayla Burgoon and my cute twin sisters and my swag to Cord Cannon.
I, Victoria Porter, do hereby will and bequeath my crazy dance moves performed at dances, in the hallway, and other opportunities that arises to Shelby Smith.
I, Jacob Ney, do hereby will and bequeath my comedic insight, sense of humor and carefree attitude to George Docking and Kyle Turner.
I, Bobby Hodge II, do hereby will and bequeath knowing everyone’s full name to Nate Mitchell.
I, Persephone Morrigana Hart, do hereby will and bequeath my best friends Melissa and Devyn the minime’s, Courtney, Chad, Kayla, and my awesome mad skills in school and life to Demetri Hart.
I, Emily Pyles, do hereby will and bequeath being the most legit person in Bonner Springs High School and all my love to Blake Pyles.
I, Kyle Day, do hereby will and bequeath my injury proneness because he makes fun of me to B.J. Watson.
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I, Michael Saldivar, do hereby will and bequeath the power to throw awesome parties, “Brave Raves,” my awesome car, and my lady skills to Dominic Salvino.
I, Lauren Groves, do hereby will and bequeath my awesomeness and ability to be super amazing in all that I do to Amber Richmond.
I, Riley Mortensen, do hereby will and bequeath my love of the news to the future Pow Wow staff and my awareness of squirrels on the road to Sammy Weller.
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I, Cordell Duncan, do hereby will and bequeath my charm and good looks as a mixed kid to Jared Knerschield.
I, Joy Wallace, do hereby will and bequeath the knowledge to not take life for granted and savor every minute to Kyliea Jarrett-Collier.
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I, AJ Gidden, do hereby will and bequeath my position on the baseball field to Toby Sullivan.
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