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The community celebrates national volunteer month.

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Color Vibe 5k draws large attendance from Jefferson City community.

The editorial staff takes a look into whether the glass is half full or half empty.

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Students prepare for Mr. JC, the annual male beauty pageant.

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Students, teachers get ready for EOC testing [Madi Baughman

Red  and  Black  is  a  student  led  newspaper  that  serves  as  a  public  forum  for  the  school  and  the  community.  Our  mission  is  to  provide  accurate,  fair  and  thorough  coverage  to  an  increasingly  informed  student  base.  Opinions  expressed  in  the  paper  are  not  necessarily  those  of  JCHS  nor  the  faculty,  staff  or  administrator.    Letters  to  the  editor:  Letters  to  the  editor  must  concern  a  story,  viewpoint  or  issue  printed  in  Red  and  Black;͞  or  a  matter  of  clear  interest  for  the  entire  JCHS  community.  Letters  must  be  signed  and  may  not  contain  an  attack  on  the  character,  conduct,  or  motives  of  any  individual.  Letters  do  not  represent  the  views  of  the  Red  and  Black  staff.  We  reserve  the  right  to  print,  edit  or  reject  any  letter  according  to  our  policies.  Letters  to  the  editor  may  be  emailed  or  submitted  to  room  301. Advertising:  Businesses  interested  in  advertising  may  call  or  email  for  more  information.

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s  the  end  of  the  year  approaches  and  another  semester  draws  to  a  close,  students  and  teachers  face  one  of  the  most  dreaded  parts  of  the  year:  EOC  testing.  Most  students  will  have  to  face  WKH WHVW LQ DW OHDVW RQH RI WKHLU FODVVHV DV WKHLU ÂżQDO WDVN RI WKH \HDU Each  semester,  teachers  receive  training  before  testing  begins.  Some  teachers  have  already  started  to  prepare  their  students  for  testing,  such  as  English  teacher  Kristi  Moore. Âł, JLYH UHYLHZ SDFNHWV ´ 0RRUH VDLG Âł, VHQW WKH ÂżUVW RQH KRPH over  spring  break.â€? A  lot  of  planning  and  preparations  goes  on  in  each  individual  class  for  the  testing.  A  student’s  performance  on  the  EOC  is  important,  since  the  score  that  they  earn  does  play  a  part  in  their  overall  grade  for  the  class.  The  tests  are  all  about  how  well  students  know  the  material,  so  teachers  feel  responsible  for  their  students’  success  or  failure. “The  best  advice  I  could  give  students  with  regards  to  the  EOC  is  to  pay  attention  in  class,  complete  assignments,  and  give  their  maximum  effort  every  single  day,â€?  math  teacher  Heather  Tabb  said. Even  if  a  student  has  taken  the  EOC  before,  they  still  may  not  know  exactly  how  to  handle  one  from  a  different  class.  Something  students  may  not  realize  is  that  teachers  do  not  have  access  to  the  questions  on  the  test.  Even  so,  teachers  still  do  their  best  to  prepare  students  for  whatever  they  may  face  while  testing. “We  review  the  big  topics  that  usually  show  up  on  the  EOC  on  the  days  before  the  test,  and  we  also  give  a  practice  test  provided  by  the  state,â€?  social  studies  teacher  Marcia  Luttrell  said. It’s  important  for  students  to  show  how  well  they  have  learned  in  their  class  on  the  test.  Reviewing  should  be  taken  seriously  and  students  should  give  their  best  effort  if  they  want  the  best  score  possible  to  go  into  their  grade.  â€œStudents  are  prepared  throughout  each  semester  by  their  teachers,â€?  Tabb  said.  â€œI  believe  if  students  consistently  do  what  is  expected  throughout  an  entire  course,  they  will  be  prepared  for  the  EOC.â€?

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reparations  for  the  upcoming  Marcullus  Assembly  on  May  1  have  already  begun  under  the  direction  of  dedicated  students  and  teachers.  Even  though  everything  is  just  beginning  to  come  together,  the  music  programs  are  already  working  on  songs,  and  the  coaches  of  spring  sports  have  EHHQ QRWLÂżHG WKDW WKH\ ZLOO EH VSHDNLQJ 7KH agenda  for  the  assembly  is  almost  complete. At  the  assembly,  there  will  be  games,  performances  from  the  music  programs,  and  announcements  for  all  of  the  spring  sports.  Also,  like  the  Homecoming  and  Winter  Sports  assemblies  before,  the  Marcullus  court  will  also  be  announced. “The  purpose  of  the  assembly  is  to  show  off  the  talents  that  our  school  has,â€?  assembly  chair  Shea  Pearson  said. Students  have  different  personal  likes  about  different  aspects  of  the  assembly.  Some  like  to  see  the  court,  some  like  to  see  the  sports,  and  some  like  to  see  the  arts.  No  matter  what  one’s  personal  preference  is,  the  Marcullus  Assembly  has  something  for  everyone  to  take  interest  in. “Students  should  be  interested  because  these  are  their  classmates,â€?  Pearson  said.  â€œThey  might  not  know  all  of  the  people  that  perform  or  that  are  presented,  but  they’re  bound  to  know  a  few.  It’s  just  a  good  way  to  support  these  people  in  what  they’re  doing.â€?

Preparing for prom [Claire Shipley Staff Reporter

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Juniors Ellie Severance and Lydia Allen look over ideas for prom during the junior meeting. Prom will be held on May 9 with the theme of London. [photo by Ainsley Grey]

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ith  prom  approaching,  the  junior  class  is  up  and  running  with  preparation  for  the  last  big  event  of  the  school  year. “We’ve  decided  on  what  decorations  we  want,â€?  junior  Mara  Busch  said.  â€œComing  up  with  invitation  ideas  and  going  to  Capitol  Plaza  to  look  at  the  EDOOURRP DQG ÂżJXUH RXW ZKHUH to  put  stuffâ€? This  year’s  prom  theme  will  be  London.  The  dance  will  be  held  on  May  9. “I  am  looking  forward  to  seeing  everything  really  come  together  and  being  able  to  attend  the  dance  and  see  all  of  the  decorations  we  have  been  planning  for,â€?  junior  Blair  Michael  said.

Spanish teacher Christopher Johnson throws green color on particpants at one of the many color stations during the 5K. [photo by Erica Overfelt]

Community takes part in Color Vibe [Erica Overfelt

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he  Color  Vibe  5K  made  a  visit  to  Jefferson  City  on  April  11  and  it  was  greeted  by  almost  4,000  runners.  Originally  based  out  of  Utah,  the  Color  Vibe  5K  travels,  not  only  to  every  state  in  the  country,  but  also  makes  the  trip  to  Canada,  Australia,  New  Zealand  and  the  United  Kingdom. “It  is  just  a  way  to  get  out  and  be  active  and  have  fun  while  doing  it,â€?  Color  Vibe  marketing  coordinator  Lindsay  Judd  said.  â€œI  like  how  it  is  a  very  low  pressure  way  to  come  and  do  a  run,  people  don’t  realize  they’re  running  because  they’re  having  fun.â€? This  5K  run  is  unlike  most  typical  5K  races  with  color  powder  thrown  on  runners  and  an  after  party.  The  powder  that  this  organization  uses  is  not  only  claimed  to  be  the  brightest,  but  also  easiest  to  wash  out  of  clothing. “We  are  doing  something  we  have  never  done  before,  and  it  is  unique  to  Jefferson  City,â€?  Participants are blasted with green and pink color on their run through downtown Jefferson -XGG VDLG Âł,W LV D ELJ Ă€DVK PRE DIWHU DQG RXU City. People from all around the state ran or walked through various color stations. [photo by DJ  coordinated  it.â€? Madi Baughman]

StuCo prepares for Senior Citizen Prom

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he  high  school  cafeteria  will  be  decked  out  in  Cherry  Pink  and  Apple  Blossom  White  for  the  Senior  Citizen  Prom  hosted  by  the  Student  Council  on  April  25.  The  dance  is  designed  for  senior  citizens  in  the  community,  although  students  are  welcome  to  come  and  dance. Âł$ ORW RI SODQQLQJ LV LQYROYHG Ă€\HUV

decorations,  getting  the  word  out,  sending  information  to  the  newspaper.  It  is  a  lot  of  preparation,â€?  Student  Council  Community  Service  Executive  Kierra  Lindsey  said. Since  this  dance  is  a  ten-­year  tradition,  quite  a  few  people  show  up.  Last  year,  over  one  hundred  Senior  Citizens  from  the  Jefferson  City  area  attended  this  annual  dance. “I  think  the  Senior  Citizen  Prom  is  a  good  way  to  get  the  community  involved Â

and  let  them  know  what  we  do  in  the  student  council,â€?  junior  Mara  Busch  said. One  highlight  of  the  Senior  Citizen  Prom  is  the  live  music.  This  year  Kapital  Kicks,  a  local  jazz  orchestra  will  play. “I  think  Senior  Citizen  Prom  is  a  cool  idea.  The  coolest  part  is  seeing  everything  come  together  and  everyone  dancing,â€?  Lindsey  said.  â€œIt  was  the  place  I  learned  the  danced  to  New  York,  New  York.  It  is  a  really  fun  time  and  I’m  excited  for  the  outcome.â€?

Day of Testing, Last Recess near

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Thousands of people stand in front of the stage before the 5K. After the run there was a downtown festival featuring music and dancing. [photo by Erica Overfelt]

Participants of the Color Vibe 5k [HRL H ZLSĂ„L before the run on April 11. Picture worthy moments abounded as people were sprayed with color. [photo by Erica Overfelt]

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ophomores,  juniors  and  seniors  alike  will  have  a  busy  day  on  April  28.  The  sophomores  will  be  taking  the  ASPIRE  test,   while  the  juniors  will  be  taking  the  ACT.  The  seniors  will  be  participating  in  a  series  of  activities  in  their  â€œLast  Recess.â€? The  day  has  been  labeled  as  the  â€œDay  of  Testingâ€?  for  sophomores  and  juniors. Sophomores  will  have  the  opportunity  to  receive  an  understanding  of  how  they  would  score  on  the  ACT  by  taking  the  ASPIRE  test.  The  scores  that  they  receive  will  help  them  to  bridge  the  gaps  in  the  areas  that  they  did  not  do  very  well. “We  hope  for  some  students  who  would  not  normally  consider  the  ACT  test,  that  they  will  see  how  well  they  can  actually  perform  and  in  turn  provide  FRQÂżGHQFH ´ 'LUHFWRU RI *XLGDQFH &DUULH Welch  said.  â€œIt  is  a  great  way  to  prepare  for  taking  a  standardized  test  where  there  is  no  real  pressure  to  perform  for  a  grade.â€? The  juniors  will  be  taking  the  ACT  for  free.  All  juniors  in  the  state  of  Missouri  are  being  required  by  the  Department  of  Elementary  and  Secondary  Education  (DESE)  to  take  the  ACT,  which  is  in  HIIHFW IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH WKLV \HDU “It  is  a  free  opportunity  for  students  to  send  their  test  scores  to  any  college  or  university  that  they  might  be  interested  in  attending,â€?  Welch  said.  Before  this  provision,  juniors  would  have  to  pay  and  take  the  ACT  on  a  VSHFLÂżF WHVW GDWH “I  think  it  is  great  that  the  school  is  offering  a  free  ACT  test  for  all  juniors,  it  means  that  we  don’t  have  to  wake  up  early  on  a  Saturday,â€?  junior  Michaela  Thomson  said.   â€œSome  students  might  complain  that  it  is  just  another  standardized  test,  but  I  believe  that  most  students  take  the  test  anyway.â€?  While  the  sophomores  and  juniors  are  taking  these  tests,  the  seniors  will  be  out  and  about  celebrating  their  â€œLast  Recessâ€?  with  their  fellow  classmates.  Students  were  given  the  opportunity  to  vote  on  activities  they  felt  would  be  fun  to  participate  in  and  then  they  were  able  to  select  out  of  the  activities  chosen  where  they  would  like  to  go. “The  school  offering  this  free  day  kind  of  makes  up  for  our  lack  on  snow  days  this  school  year,â€?  senior  Jamie  Flores  said.  â€œIt  will  be  a  day  where  we  don’t  have  to  worry  about  homework  and  all  the  other  things  that  come  with  going  to  school.â€?  The  day  will  offer  seniors  one  of  the  last  opportunities  to  celebrate  the  closing  chapter  of  their  lives. “It  will  be  a  fun  new  tradition  that  they  lower  class  can  look  forward  to  if  continued,â€?  Flores  said. Â

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Do you think people are more Optimist or Pessimist? Why?

“I  think  people  are  more  negative  because  a  lot  of  people  at  this  school  don’t  try  to  see  the  good  .â€?

Hannah Nikodym [Senior] “I  think  people  tend  to  be  more  negative,  because  its  easier  to  see  the  outcome  negative  rather  than  positive.â€?

Lydia Allen [Junior] “People  are  usually  more  negative  about  things  but  their  attitude  can  become  positive  in  the  long  run.â€?

Lexy Haug [Sophomore] I  think  people  are  more  positive.  Good  vibes  are  always  good.â€?

Garritt Parker [Freshman] “I’m  am  optimist.  Most  people  are  optimist  but  can  be  surrounded  by  pessimist  making  it  contagious.â€?

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s  the  glass  half  full  or  half  empty?  Depending  on  someone’s  answer  that  can  now  be  determined  whether  they  are  an  optimist  or  pessimist.  Optimists  usually  see  the  glass  half  full  while  the  pessimist  will  say  it  is  half  empty.  Converting  from  a  pessimist  to  an  optimist  is  not  an  easy  task  but  anything  is  possible  from  the  mouth  of  an  optimist.  Research  shows  that  optimism  is  depicted  from  genetics  and  environment.  Martin  Seligman,  a  psychologist  at  the   University  of  Pennsylvania,  did  a  study  on  converting  students  to  optimism.  The  study  concluded  that  students  that  had  an  optimistic  perspective  were  less  likely  to  show  depression,  anxiety  and  overall  improved  well  being. Most  people  have  heard  the  saying  â€œeverything  happens  for  a  reason,â€?  which  most  likely  came  out  of  the  mouth  of  an  optimist.  2SWLPLVWV DUH RIWHQ FRQÂżGHQW WKDW whatever  may  happen,  the  future  shall  always  be  successful  and  full Â

of  happiness.  While  a  pessimist  may  view  the  outcome  of  the  future  as  undesirable.  In  high  school  the  majority  of  students  are  believed  to  be  optimists,  however  everyone  still  has  a  bit  of  pessimism  in  their  life.  From  the  stress  of  classes,  sports  and/or  even  clubs  people  can  start  taking  a  negative  light  to  anything  that  WKH\ GR PDNLQJ LW PRUH GLIÂżFXOW to  be  optimistic.  A  person  can  still  easily  shed  this  negative  attitude  with  a  little  positivity  in  their  life.  Great  high  school  experiences  create  even  greater  perspectives  on  what  the  future  holds.  Once  a  positive  mental  attitude  toward  life  is  developed,  it  can  truly  be  helpful  for  the  rest  of  their  life.  Having  an  overall  positive  outlook  does  not  only  affect  someone  mentally  but  their  overall  well-­being.  A  happy  body  is  a  healthy  body;Íž  optimism  can  relate  directly  to  a  person’s  physical  self.  A  2013  study  from  the  Harvard Â

School  of  Public  Health  showed  that  adults  who  tested  as  optimistic  has  better  cholesterol  while  a  2012  study  concluded  optimist  live  longer  lives.   Pessimist  are  often  seen  as  rude  and  downers,  but  that  is  not  always  the  case.  They  have  captured  a  few  of  these  stereotypes  from  the  stereotypical  happy  optimist.  However,  don’t  let  that  bring  you  down  fellow  pessimist.  Once  any  person  breaks  the  typical  stereotypes,  they  seem  to  have  a  fresh  new  outlook.  Maybe  in  the  end  we  are  all  optimist.  It  can  be  especially  hard  for  high  school  students  to  learn  the  ways  of  an  optimist.  In  today’s  society  and  ZRUNIRUFH D SHUVRQ ZLWK D FRQÂżGHQW outlook  in  the  future  is  often  seen  as  a  better  investment  for  any  employer.  So  while  you  can,  go  ahead  and  start  see  to  your  life  as  a  greater  one  because  it  will  PRVW GHÂżQLWHO\ FKDQJH WKH UHVW RI LW

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eachers,  students  and  administration  should  not  be  allowed  to  pollute  the  air  with  their  music.  Headphones  were  created  for  D VSHFLÂżF SXUSRVH Âą WR EH DEOH to  listen  to  something  solo.  One  of  the  most  annoying  things  anyone  can  do  is  sit  in  the  back  of  the  classroom  with  their  beats  (or  assorted  off-­brand  headphones)  turned  to  maximum  volume.  It  is  the  concept  of  forcing  someone  else  to  listen  is  so  maddening,  like  shoving  beliefs  down  someone’s  throat.  The  problem  presents  itself  when  someone  decides  to  play  his  or  her  music  for  everyone  else,  even  more  so  if  the  person  is  in  an  authoritative  position.  A  perfect  example Â

is  the  promotional  videos  in  the  cafeteria  that  are  played  on  repeat  again  and  again.  Although,  the  repeating  songs  for  fundraisers  (where  someone  pays  money  to  turn  the  song  off/ on)  do  raise  quite  a  lot  of  money.  Listening  to  the  same  song  over  and  over  can  drive  anyone  mad.  I  understand  that  our  generation  needs  noise  to  feel  at  peace,  but  that  can  be  solved  simply  by  turning  on  a  fan,  nature  sounds  or  even  listening  at  a  lower  volume.  Please,  for  sanity’s  sake,  stop  the  noise  pollution.

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uick  and  convenient  Taco  Bell.  At  least,  that’s  what  I  thought  I  was  getting  myself  into.  The  app  itself  is  very  well  designed  and  easy  to  navigate.  You  can  quickly  decide  what  you  want  and  order  it.  The  app  will  then  prompt  you  to  â€œcheck-­inâ€?  with  app  once  you  have  arrived  at  the  selected  Taco  Bell.  Having  the  app  makes  it  seem  as  if  you  can  order  it  a  few  minutes  before  you  get  there  and  be  able  to  pick  up  and  leave  with  your Â

food.  Not  only  did  I  have  to  wait  a  long  time  at  Taco  Bell,  but  I  had  to  go  up  to  the  counter  and  tell  them  I  had  placed  the  order  before  they  even  made  it.  The  Taco  Bell  employee  never  checked  my  phone  to  verify  if  I  was  the  one  that  had  even  bought  those  items.  The  app  has  much  SRWHQWLDO EXW WKH VWRUHV KDYHQœW ¿JXUHG LW out  just  yet.

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tudents,  teachers  and  community  members  alike  gathered  together  on  April  18  for  Key  Club’s  Paint  the  Peo-­ ple  5K.  Hundreds  ran  through  the  8  color  stations  that  were  scattered  throughout  the  5K  run  through  Binder  Park.  Key  Club  truly  went  all  out  for  this  unforgettable  event.  The  T-­shirt,  color  packet,  and  the  beautiful  run  itself  made  it  worth  the  money.  Before  the  run,  upbeat  music  played  and  runners  had  the Â

opportunity  to  use  the  misters  to  make  the  color  stick  better.  The  students  who  were  working  the  event  had  incredible  energy  and  built  the  excitement. 7KH UXQ LWVHOI ZDV GHÂżQLWHO\ WLULQJ EXW worth  it  for  the  scenery  and  the  color  stations.  Overall,  this  is  tradition  that  needs  to  be  kept  at  JCHS.  Â

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Makenzie Slater, Destiney White, and Holly Quick read books to elementary students at Thorpe Gordon to volunteer once a month. [photo by Madi Baughman]

Amanda Davidson reads to a class of students during the Key Club monthly visit to Thorpe Gordon. [Photo by Madi Baughman]

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Tyler Dunaway reads with kids from Thorpe Gordon. [photo by Madi Baughman]

Key Club students visited an elementary school for Book Buddies to read to kids. [photo by Madi Baughman]

Shianne Walther volunteers to assist disabled kid with Therapeutic Riding. She makes sure the horse is stable and ready to ride. [photo by Madi Baughman]

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Freshmen Burke Craighead prepares to hit the ball out of the rough during a JV match on April 17. [photo by Claire Shipley]

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ach  year  the  track  team  never  disappoints  its  hometown  with  state  qualifying  athletes.  This  year  is  no  exception.  :LWK WKH ER\V ÂżQLVKLQJ LQ WKH WRS ÂżYH DQG WKH JLUOV UDQNLQJ ÂżUVW HDFK PHHW VR IDU WKH WHDP LV VKRZLQJ FOHDU SRWHQWLDO IRU success.. “The  girls  are  doing  really  good  this  year  and  putting  in  hard  work,â€?  junior  runner  Deion  Driver  said.  â€œThe  guys  are  too,  but  we’ve  had  a  couple  of  injuries  to  some  returning  varsity  runners.â€? Spirits  are  high  on  the  team  and  everyone  has  their  sights  set  RQ WKH &DSLWRO 5HOD\V RQ 0D\ WK 7UDFN DQG ÂżHOG DWKOHWHV ZLOO face  some  of  their  biggest  rivals  like  Rockbridge,  Hickman,  and  Helias.  It  will  be  a  true  test  to  their  performance,  and  show  what  the  team  has  have  to  work  on  before  districts. “We  are  training  hard,â€?  junior  high  jumper  Daniel  Ellinger  said.  â€œBut  we  have  to  keep  pushing  ourselves,  and  each  other,  to  be  where  we  need  to  be.â€?

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Sport:  Track  &  Field Grade:  Senior  Years  on  Team:  4 Background: “[I  run  track]  because  I  see  myself  as  a  FRPSHWLWLYH SHUVRQ DQG WUDFN ÂżHOG is  a  positve  outlet  for  my  competitive  nature.â€? Favorite  part:  â€œThe  environment  encourages  athletes  to  reach  their  full  potential.  Not  only  that  but  the  coaches  at  Jeff  are  the  best  in  the  state.â€?  Role  Model: “Allison  Felix.  Her  determination,  drive  and  motivation  to  be  the  best  at  what  she  does  inspires  me  to  reach  for  the  same  heights.â€? Favorite  Memory: “Sophomore  year  I  was  district  and  sectional  champ  in  the  300  meter  hurdles.â€? Least  Favorite  Part:  â€œGetting  injured  and  having  to  work  really  hard  to  get  back  to  where  I  was.  I  tore  my  labrum  in  my  left  hip  and  it  was  the  catalyst  for  some  of  my  other  injuries.â€? Interesting  Fact: “Our  4x1  team  takes  our  event  really  serious,  and  we  get  pumped  up  by  talking  ourselves  up.  We  actually  broke  a  meet  record.â€? Future:  â€œI  have  not  decided  on  a  college  yet,  but  I  want  to  enter  the  medical  ¿HOG LQ DVSLUDWLRQV WR EHFRPH DQ anesthesiologist.  Depending  if  I  chose  one  of  the  colleges  that  want  me  to  run  track,  I  might  run  track  in  college.â€? Awards: All-­District,  All-­Sectional,  All-­State 2013  District  and  Sectional  Champion  in  300  meter  hurdles  WLPH 6WDWH TXDOLÂżHU Outstanding  Athlete  of  the  Year Outstanding  Event  of  the  Year Best  Game:  â€œDistricts  sophomore  year  I  was  district  champ  in  the  300  meter  hurdles.  Our  4x2  team  got  All-­District  and  I  ran  the  fastest  time  of  the  year  in  the  4x4  with  a  57  and  we  got  All-­District  too.â€?

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very  year,  Student  Council  invites  all  the  clubs,  sports,  and  any  other  organizations  in  the  school  to  nominate  one  boy  from  their  group  to  compete  in  a  male  beauty  pageant.  The  result  of  this  invitation  becomes  the  annual  Mr.  JC  Pageant,  which  will  take  place  today. While  some  girls  get  their  time  in  the  spotlight  this  time  of  year  on  the  Marcullus  Court,  the  pageant  gives  some  of  the  boys  a  chance  to  shine. “I  am  going  all  out,â€?  baseball  representative  senior  Caleb  Hankins  said. The  pageant  itself  showcases  all  of  the  individual  groups  within  the  school.  (DFK FRQWHVWDQW UHSUHVHQWV KLV VSHFLÂżF organization.  In  the  pageant,  there  are  three  events  that  the  boys  will  compete  in:  talent, Â

swimwear,  and  eveningwear.  Then  the  judges  decide  on  who  should  be  the  winner  based  on  the  performance  of  the  boys  in  all  three  of  the  categories.  â€œIt  is  a  really  funny  event,  and  a  cool  way  to  see  people  be  proud  of  their  organizations  and  represent  them  in  a  positive  way,â€?  pageant  chair  Mara  Busch  said. Each  contestant  brings  something  distinctive  about  himself  to  the  competition.  The  pageant  contestants  KDYH D ZLGH YDULHW\ RI WDOHQWV DQG RXWÂżWV for  the  judges  to  pick  their  favorite  from.  While  the  talent  portion  of  the  competition  is  limited  to  two  minutes  per  contestant  to  keep  the  event  going  smoothly,  it  is  often  what  the  boys  prepare  for  most.  â€œI  plan  on  my  talent  being  eating  an  entire  pizza  in  two  minutes,â€?  StuCo  representive  junior  Elijah  Henderson  said.

Though  some  of  the  boys  feel  comfortable  being  open  with  their  plans,  some  of  the  contestants  keep  their  talents  a  secret  in  hopes  of  showing  up  their  competitors.  Every  boy  has  a  different  reason  as  to  why  he  should  win,  some  claiming  work,  and  some  claiming  natural  talent. “I  should  win  because  I  will  outwork  my  competition,â€?  wrestling  representative  junior  Jalen  Martin  said. Each  boy  participating  has  a  different  take  on  why  they  decided  to  enter  the  SDJHDQW LQ WKH ÂżUVW SODFH “I  decided  to  compete  when  I  got  HOHFWHG ´ +HQGHUVRQ VDLG Âł$W ÂżUVW , GLG not  really  want  to  because  I  thought  losing  was  an  infamous  reality,  but  I  opened  up  knowing  I  have  StuCo’s  support.â€? For  some  of  the  competitors,  it  is  an  enjoyable  way  to  proudly  represent  their  school  group.  For  others,  it  is  just  another Â

memory  from  high  school  to  keep  special. I  thought  it  would  be  a  fun  experience,â€?  Martin  said.  â€œI  look  forward  to  seeing  everyone  come  out  to  watch.â€? Students,  parents,  teachers,  and  other  people  from  all  over  the  community  Ă€RFN WR WKH /LWWOH 7KHDWHU WR ZLWQHVV WKH boys’  performances  every  year.  The  fun  competition  keeps  students  involved  in  school  related  programs  while  having  fun  at  the  same  time. Regardless  of  who  wins  the  pageant,  the  crowd  is  always  entertained.  When  the  boys  take  to  the  stage  to  compete  for  their  winning  title,  the  audience  is  guaranteed  to  smile. “There  are  a  bunch  of  good,  funny  guys  in  this  competition,â€?  Hankins  said.  â€œI  look  forward  to  a  very  entertaining,  competitive  night.â€?

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