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Red & Black Newspaper 10.13.15 â&#x20AC;˘ Volume 85 â&#x20AC;˘ Issue 1 Jefferson City High School Jefferson City, MO

We Remember JCHS mourns the loss of students killed in a car accident this summer

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CONTENTS

SPORTS

OPINION

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New coaches arrive to the high school

Editorial: should students miss school for sports?

NEWS

History of the Fleming Fieldhouse

Head to Head: assigned parking spots

Kim Davis refuses to issue same-sex marriage licences

Girls Tennis is successful this season

A lot of changes come to Jefferson City High School

Students participate in back to school bash

The struggle of being a Cross Country runner

Untraditional presidential canidates

New classes come to JCHS

Featured athlete: Alyssa Schulte

Should ACT scores be used for college acceptance?

Nichols Career Center undegoes construction

New mobile classrooms: moving in the right direction?

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School attempts to integrate academies New apartment-style classrooms in JCHS

SPOTLIGHT 10

Homecoming events leave lasting memories for students

Memorial of those whose lives were lost this summer

FEATURES 20

A&E

IN-DEPTH

JCHS has a new friend, Robert James

Students study abroad this year

Saluting the teachers who have been in the Military

Band celebrates 100 years

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Billboard top ten vs. JCHS top ten

Featured art from various JCHS students

Cosmetic options in Jefferson City

How much do we spend on Homecoming?

Reviews: Go Set a Watchman, Jack in the Box, Straight Outta Compton

Styles from the 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return to JCHS

Instagram contest

passed once again and the many events that occurred are covered through photos in our Spotlight for the month. Our In-Depth for the month addresses the loss that the high school experienced over the summer with the deaths of Miriah McDaniel, Elizabeth Moses and Meggan Fowler. The memorial that was held at the high school also takes up our front cover for the month, which shows the balloons being released. From the devastating tragedies to the memories made at Homecoming, the summer and the beginning of the school year have certainly been a time of great change. Please enjoy the first issue, and let us know what you think. Have a great day!

FROM THE EDITOR

Thank you for reading the first issue of the Red & Black for the 2015-2016 school year! The staff members have been working tirelessly for the past month to write stories, take pictures and design the pages. There are a lot of changes to the format of the paper this year, including a new size and a new theme: circles. The school as a whole has been experiencing a lot of changes this year as we venture into the academies, welcome a new principal, navigate the new schedule, and even get used to the new parking system. These changes are explored throughout this issue, and were one of the main topics that we wanted to make sure that we covered. In addition, Homecoming has

-Jacob Worsham

Kim Davis refuses to issue same-sex marriage licences Brandon Eigenman

n June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled that all same sex couples have the right to be legally married, sparking controversy around the country over the issue. People became divided over whether or not same sex couples should have this right. These debates were only fueled further when Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis began refusing to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, citing religious beliefs as her reason.

October 13, 2015 Volume 85, Issue 1 Red & Black is a student led newspaper that serves as a public forum for the school and the community. Opinions expressed in the paper are not necessarily those of JCHS nor the faculty, staff or administrator.

Editors: Jacob Worsham Madi Baughman Erica Overfelt Mackenzie Allen Staff Reporters: Brandon Eigenman Brenna Duncan Brooklynne Propes Claire Shipley Dalton Wheeler Maddy Bergstrom Madeline Moats Megan Cassels Megan Newton Taylor Johnson Veronica Townsend Advisor: Timothy Maylander

Davis was sent to jail for five days afterwards for being found in contempt of court. She has received both support and criticism for her actions. Following her release from prison, and being warned not to interfere in the distribution of the licenses, Davis was found to have removed her name and the name of the county off of the forms, potentially voiding the forms and interfering with said distribution. She has stated that she has no desire to resign.

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NEWS

[photo by Madi Baughman]

[photo by Taylor Johnson]

[photo by Madi Baughman]

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Students participate in Back to School Bash

[photo by Madeline Moats]

Megan Newton

eptember 11 was an eventful Friday for the high school. The festivities began after first block with a pep assembly. The pep assembly and other events were put together by spirit committee co-chairs junior Katie Renkemeyer and senior Elijah Henderson. After school, tailgating began at 4:00 for the students that bought the Back to School Bash t-shirt. Tailgating led into the 7:00 football game against Desmet, and immediately after the game was the Back to School Bash dance. The purpose of the pep assembly was to get the student body and faculty pumped for the first home football game later that night. There were performances throughout the assembly, as well as the introduction of in-season sports teams and some clubs. The spirit games kept the student body on their feet and engaged during the assembly. “The spirit games were a huge success, and were very funny,” Renkemeyer said. After school there was a tailgate hosted by student council held before the football game. Co-chairs Katie and Eli were in charge of the tailgating event as well, and felt that this went over well with the crowd.

[photo by Madi Baughman]

After tailgating, the football team kicked off at 7:00 against Desmet. The special teams started out the game by returning the kick. Then, defense came in and stopped the Desmet offense from getting any points from the play. That was just the start for the defense. Throughout the game the defense played really well, and had two pick 6’s within three plays. A pick 6 is when the defense gets an interception, and then takes it in for a touchdown. The final score of the game was Jeff City 59 - Desmet 21. Wide receiver and senior Jacob Gourley felt that both the Jays defense and offense played really well. “We went in and got the job done,” Gourley said. ”It was a good win.” Immediately following the game

was the dance. A lot of hard work was put into preparing for the dance by the student council members. Over the summer Katie and Eli had to do a lot of fund-raising to get sponsor money for the Back to School Bash. Not only did they have to raise money and plan the times for the events, but they also had to prepare the design for the dance. “The dance was super fun and we had a great turn out,” Renkemeyer said. The Back to School Bash was a success and got the students excited for the first home game. It set the tempo for the following games and kept the student body engaged. Student council worked hard to get all the events planned and they are proud of the turnout they had.

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Classes introduced to JCHS Megan Cassels

efferson City High School offers many different classes in a variety of fields. This year, more classes were introduced to fit with the academies. One of the new classes is called Help Desk. In this hands-on technology class students learn about software and hardware problems one might have with a computer. “We learn about internet safety, hardware and software,” sophomore Michael Waggoner said. “On a daily

[photo by Maddy Bergstrom] basis it’ll probably help me a lot with my future.” Another class opened up here at JC is called Introduction to Fashion Merchandising. In this class, a student will learn different varieties of designs. According to the students, the class helps with learning how to design different clothes. This class has created an opportunity to grow in education based on the career they’ve picked. “This class inspires me to possibly be a designer in the future,” junior Alex Stafford said.

[photo by Maddy Bergstrom]

Nichols construction adds new kitchen Jake Worsham

ver the summer, Nichols Career Center underwent construction to build a new Culinary Arts kitchen for student use. Another Culinary Arts kitchen in Nichols is currently under construction and is expected to be completed on Oct. 31. The kitchen that was completed over the summer is currently used by Chef Bauer to teach Foods 1, Foods 2 and World Foods. The classroom was made substantially larger by taking out a wall, and new appliances were also added. These new appliances include six gas stoves, compartment sinks, a preparation sink, a hand washing

station, an overhead fire prevention system, and a laundry facility. “[The new setup] makes it easier for me because it gives the room a restaurant feel,” Bauer said. “It gives the students a feeling of what it is really like to be in the industry.” Both of the new kitchens are meant to help future and current students explore what a career in Culinary Arts would entail in a more realistic setting. “Our programs are occupationally driven so that our students are prepared to either further their education within this field or go straight into the workforce at an entry level,” Sharon Longan said.

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[photo by Jake Worsham]

Mobile classrooms: Moving in the right direction? Maddy Bergstrom

ducation on wheels, glorified trailers, portable schools, or their preferred name: mobile classrooms. In April of 2003, the Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education proposed the idea for building a new high school in replacement for the one that has been standing for 50 years. The purpose of the new school was to improve safety, technology and transportation. However, the bond was not approved and Jefferson City Public Schools student body was left with what administration is calling “mobile classrooms.” There have been many questions regarding the pros and cons of the new buildings and opinions fluctuate in various directions.

“I think they are a misuse of school funds and space,” junior Alexis Nelp said when asked what she thought of the mobile classrooms. With the mobile classrooms come some cons trailing behind. One of the biggest seems to come through passing time. English teacher Kristi Moore said her new classroom location has made bathroom passes rare and tardies commonplace. However, there are also many students who have been able to recognize the good that mobile classrooms have brought to their education. For some, the mobile classrooms are a way to get rid of distractions and focus on learning. “I think the classrooms are a good thing because in the school you would hear the other teachers across the halls and the kids in the hallways,” senior Brandon Cain said.

[photo by Maddy Bergstrom]

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Integrating academies into JCHS Madi Baughman

he results of years of planning have finally been put into motion as the academies merge into the high school. This learning system, properly known as Career Academies, focuses on placing students into classes designed to fit their future career choice. The system has already been in place at various schools around the country and made its way into Jefferson City last year. This year’s sophomores, the class of 2018, will be the first to graduate under the academy learning system. There are seven academies for students to choose from: Health Services; Industrial Engineering & Technology; Human Services; Agriculture, Foods & Natural Resources; Global Studies; Business, Management & Technology; and Fine Arts & Communication. Each academy contains about 300 to 500 students, and is based around the foundation of basic knowledge and skills that all students will receive, regardless of their chosen path. The academies are also based around four main principles known as the 4 C’s: critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration and communication. The infusion of these principles into the current academy curriculum is aimed at creating a powerful learning environment for students that is more rigorous and relevant to the current status of the world. Over at Simonsen, students took classes specific to their chosen academies. All students receive the basic skills needed in required subjects like language arts, social studies, science, and math, but each class is tailored with situations fit to the career spectrum that students in a specific academy may use later in life. Here at the high school, students take both those academy specific classes as well as some required basic classes that don’t pertain to their academies, such as foreign language or fine arts classes. “We have more required classes,

but I like the classes more here,” sophomore Lauren Bergstrom said. Even though some of these nonacademy specific classes are integrated with multiple grades, a current majority of the students at the high school are still confused about many aspects of the program. Juniors and seniors are often left in the dark on the subject, seeing as upperclassmen do not have the chance to go through the academy system firsthand. “There are many things I do not understand about the academies, such as how often they can switch academies, and how iPads fit into the equation,” junior Abbigail Gierer said. Students now do a lot of their classwork on personal iPads assigned by the school. As the curriculum becomes more electronic-based instead of paper-based, teachers find both pros and cons with this shift. “In a lot of ways, it is positive because they can access everything at

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the same time, and there is less paper,” English teacher Kristi Moore said. “But at the same time, as a teacher, it is hard to accept that most of them are on task when they are looking at screens.” Even though the academy system has just begun here at the high school, there are still a few things some sophomores say they would change about their education if they had the option. “I would keep the classes they offer with the academies, but also let us take classes in other academies,” Bergstrom said. Though juniors and seniors do not have the choice of academy learning, many of them also have opinions on the subject, and wonder if they would choose an academy if they had the chance. “At this point in the system I do not think I would, as they are still working out the kinks,” Gierer said. “But as they progress, why not?”

[photo by Madi Baughman]

Apartment living style classrooms Brenna Duncan

tarting this year, rooms 200 and 202 in JC are no longer just regular classrooms. Over the summer they were remodeled and turned into a more functional classroom for the students attending class inside. They were remodeled to have components of an apartment. There is a living room area and a miniature kitchen area. “The room was really bare when they came in and they’ve hung pictures and painted shelves and made it their own.” Kamala Moriarity, a functional special education teacher, said. When the administration was planning how to incorporate the academies into the high school, the special education department began collaborating with Dr. Logan

and Dr. Ridgeway in ways to better meet their students’ needs. It was a team collaboration with teachers, administrators and even involved the comments and input of some parents of students. “They are so much happier. You can walk by and hear them giggling,” special educator Christina DuBois said. “They feel like this is someplace they belong.” These classrooms have begun to affect the students in many ways. They are learning basic everyday skills for life after high school. They are also learning health and safety skills. They learn to cook things in the microwave, and to read grocery ads and food labels to teach them to be concerned about their health. They make their own afternoon snack, like popcorn or lemonade.

Each student also has a job, some help with office jobs in the main office, and others laminate papers and cut them out. They clean the tables, bathrooms, and they help around the room. The mornings are spent working on life skills and the afternoons are spent learning what they would learn in a regular classroom. Each day they work on something different. They have themes like Measuring Monday, Telling Time Tuesday, Word Problem Wednesday, Thumping Facts Thursday, and Financing Friday. This is just one example of their weekly schedule. “[They enjoy class] most of the time,” Moriarity said. “There are lots more smiles this year. Some of the students who aren’t able to talk are talking more.”

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2015 Homecoming Court

If you were stuck in the jungle with one person, who would it be and why? “Dave Rogers because we developed a great chemistry together while being injured! We live together, we die together. Whole Grain for life!” -King Elijah Henderson

“Sloan Pleus because she and I have great chemistry.” -Sam Goeke

“Hunter Swanigan because if it gets cold at night I can use his beard to keep me warm. Plus he’s cute.”

“Adam Weaver because he is the reincarnation of Tarzan.” -Queen Haley Watson

“Cody Irwin because he would provide me with excellent meals with his woman-like cooking skills (which I lack). I’d also like to have my 15 cats present for entertainment and love.” -Lindsey Biesemeyer

“My mom because she does everything for me anyways.” -Hannah Gerard

-Jacob Gourley

“I would bring Bear Grylls because he can survive in any situation plus he’s pretty handsome” -Jalen Laughlin

“Lindsey because her hair is fire and it will keep us warm at night” -Jason Myers

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“The president because we wouldn’t be stuck in the jungle for long.” -Erica Overfelt

“Cyrus Taylor because we could just make fun of all the animals and make the best of the situations.” -Esther Ruboneka

Jays go to Rio De Jay-Neiro Tacky Tourist Thursday

Monochromatic Monday

Winning Wednesday

Powderpuff

Bonfire

Parade

Pep Rally

Football Game

Two-Can Tuesday

Assembly

[photo submitted by Charlotte Renner]

Dance [photo submitted by Yearbook]

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SPORTS

[photo by Erica Overfelt]

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[photo by Brooklynne Propes]

[photo by Taylor Johnson]

New coaches arrive at JCHS Claire Shipley

and basketball is more strategy within the team,” Krumrey said. After Softball coach Lisa Dey retired, the assistant coach, Zachary Miller, stepped up to the position. Miller’s softball background includes head baseball and softball coach at Fair Play High School. “After two years, my wife finished up her degree and we moved to Brookfield, Missouri where I was head Softball coach,” Miller said. “My wife was raised in Jefferson City area and played softball under Coach Dey, so we were always looking for the opportunity to move back.” In the spring of 2010, Miller applied and accepted the position as the assistant softball coach. After 5 years of coaching under Dey, he was given the opportunity to be head coach after the announcement of her retirement. Our new head Lady Jay’s Basketball Coach, Brad Conway, is coming into his 26th season of coaching overall and is ready and excited for the upcoming season. “I’m very excited about working with

evin Krumrey, history teacher at Simonson, recently joined the basketball program as the new freshman assistant coach. Krumrey is also the head Cross-Country Coach at Lewis and Clark Middle School. “Its definitely a learning experience,” Krumrey said. “It’s a lot of fun and takes up a lot of time, but it’s time well spent because I like the job. It is enjoyable to work with the kids outside an academic setting.” Krumrey ran track at Mizzou for one year and played basketball his freshman year of high school where he played for Parkway Central. “Basketball was always my favorite sport to play and I wanted to be apart of a program that was competitive,” Krumrey said. Because Krumrey is coaching two completely different sports, he finds difficulties adapting to both, especially since he’s never coached before. “Cross country is all about training people to be as athletic as they can be

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the players and working towards a successful program that is highly respected, as well as building lasting relationships,” Conway said. The Lady Jay’s basketball team may face some challenges this season with a new coaching system coming into play and no structural build up. “We will be incorporating a new system and creating team chemistry in a short period of time so we can be competitive and give the girls an opportunity to win games,” Conway said. Conway applied for the basketball position after speaking to a coaching colleague who told him it would be a great opportunity. He is ready to get into the swing of things and start the season. “The players I have worked with this summer want to be successful and I have been happy with the dedication, attitudes and work ethic of the players,” Conway said. “The biggest difference with Jefferson City is coaching in the larger classification than I have before.”

Each issue a random JCHS student, faculty member and Red & Black staffer is asked who they think will win the sporting event. The record is kept all year to see which group wins overall. Jays Football VS. Rockhurst Football

Mizzou Football VS. Georgia Bulldogs

Staff Record 0-0 Michael Ellinger

JCHS Staff

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Lisa Scroggs Red & Black

R&B Staff Record 0-0 Madeline Moats

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The biggest Birdcage in Jefferson City Erica Overfelt

hen visitors walk into Fleming Fieldhouse, they see an old gym filled with red and black. When a Jay Bird walks into the gym, they feel the pride and spirit that they have for Jefferson City High School, and remember the countless years of traditions all in one place. “The gym is well-seasoned, wellworn, well-loved and steeped with tradition,” Lady Jays Junior Varsity Basketball Coach Kay Foster said. “It is a gathering place for the community.” From Pep Rallys to rivalry basketball games, the Fieldhouse that was built in 1964 has gone through it all. It has been filled up to the rafters with people and it has hosted several district games. The gym has also been through countless renovations. The most previous one is the refinished, re-sanded and repainted floors which came along with a price of $20,415. Keeping up with such a large gym is very expensive, from new air conditioning that costs over half a million to installing to new boys locker rooms for over $30,000. Not all things cost money to keep nice. People take pride in our fieldhouse and do their part in keeping it a great place to hold activities. “We take a lot of pride in the gym,” Foster said. “We are constantly sweeping, picking up trash and getting maintenance staff involved to keep it nice.” People outside of the community of Jefferson City probably do not know the new name that the students have given Fleming Field House. When walking through the halls of JCHS some may hear the term “Birdcage.” This is one of the most recent traditions created in the school. “When you are in the gym it literally becomes a birdcage,” senior Elijah Henderson said. “The noise is bouncing off the wall and the teams can’t concentrate in that setting.”

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2015

Comeback team

[photo by Erica Overfelt]

Madeline Moats

o team wants to lose their top four starting seniors; however, the Lady Jays Tennis team did not let this get them down. The team came out of the gate swinging with some big season wins. Lady Jays head Coach Henry Thompson and the upperclassmen took a positive spin on what could have been a big struggle for the team. “Even though we only have two returning varsity players, the girls are so close together, we try to make everything fun,” said senior Athira Nambiar, a returning Varsity player. “When we’re at practice, hard work doesn’t seem like work.” Out of the top six varsity girls, three are underclassmen and only two are returning varsity. That could be seen as a downfall, but for these girls, it feels like they’ve been playing together for years. “The new girls on our varsity team have done pretty well,” said sophomore Erica Dunn, who currently holds the number two spot on varsity. “We’ve all had our tough losses and amazing wins this season. They’ve all worked super hard and gotten some really good experience.” The Lady Jays have had some very big matches this season but the girls biggest accomplishment as a team was a huge win over Kickapoo in the Kickapoo Invitational. “We played against Kickapoo, who is probably our biggest rival, in a match on their home courts on that Thursday and they beat us 7-2. Then the next day

we were actually in their tournament they hosted,” Thompson said. “As fate would have it, we played them in the championship and we actually beat them 5-4. To come back 22 hours after they beat us 7-2 and beat them 5-4, I think it showed that the Lady Jays weren’t going to back down.” Lady Jays tennis ended the regular season with 18 wins and 6 losses, but plan to go far in postseason. Top six competed in Districts on October 2, and dominated the competition. Athira Nambiar and Erica Dunn won their doubles match, along with Haley Watson and Esther Ruboneka. Susan Meyer and Bailey Patrick, double partners, also won 8-3. The Lady Jays competed in Team Sectionals on October 10. If there was anything the team could change about this season, it would be the student involvement and support. “Unfortunately tennis is kind of one of the more overlooked sports I feel,” Thompson said.“But at the same time we do have very successful programs and it’d be great to get a big crowd out to come watch us play in the future.”

[photo by Erica Overfelt]

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[photo by Erica Overfelt]

Above: Sophomore Varsity runner Cole Biesemeyer recovers after race. Right Top: Sophomore Katie Ruth and Senior Lindsey Biesemeyer walk through the chute after their race. Right Bottom: The Lady Jays Varsity Cross Country Team takes off from the starting line at the Jim Marshall Invitational .

My sport is your sport’s punishment

Erica Overfelt

t is hard to imagine what it takes to do a sport when you do not play it. Every sport is vastly different from one another in terms of the technique, commitment and just the overall skill one may need to participate. From the outside, Cross Country may seem like a pretty simple sport. Basically, an athlete in this sport just runs; however, it is much deeper than it seems. “I feel like people underestimate how physically taxing it can be,” Varsity senior Ryan Esterline said. “The mental game is really what makes or breaks people.” Cross Country not only requires physical toughness, but a strong mentality as well. It is not easy running several miles everyday after school, especially all year round. Some workouts after school include elevated

[photo by Erica Overfelt] pace runs, fast intervals and hill repeats. Most sports do not train heavy during the off-season; however, Cross Country relies on an athletes off-season improvements. During the summer athletes will get in hundreds of miles. “It takes mental toughness and a commitment level to stick to an all year training program,” Head Coach Brett Phillips said. Every sport takes something away from the athlete. From time, to energy, it affects everyone in a different way. Cross Country has practice in the mornings, after school and even a curfew on Friday nights. During a season, Saturday’s will be completely devoted to Cross Country meets. Athletes must work around Cross Country. “I am fully committed to Cross Country. I do everything I can to

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prepare for it,” Varsity senior Courtney Fitch said. “Everything works around Cross Country.” For every sport there is the stereotype that an athlete must have talent to excel in that particular sport. In Cross Country, it’s all about work ethic and commitment. Everyday someone can catch an athlete running by, in almost any weather condition. Sore legs isn’t the only thing an athlete takes away from Cross Country. Participating in a sport teaches more than just technique. As mentioned before, Cross Country in particular takes away time, but that only teaches an athlete time management and true commitment. “It has taught me that anything worth doing takes a lot of effort, but it is absolutely worth it in the end,” Esterline said.

FEATURED ATHLETE

Alyssa Schulte Sport: Softball Grade: 12 Years on team: 4 Background: “My two older sisters played, so at a young age I had plenty of influence. I started playing when I was about five and fell in love with the game.” Favorite part: “My favorite part of softball would probably be the idea of being involved in competition. I enjoy fighting for the win and having to play as a team. Of course, making new friends and making so many memories makes the game of softball twice as fun.” Role model: “My role models for softball are my two older sisters and my dad because they never give up on me,” Favorite memory: “My favorite memory was our trip to the final four last year and beating Blue Springs in the sectional game whom everyone thought would be the team to win state.” Least favorite part: “The least favorite part of softball is being in a close game with both teams playing their hearts out and having to be the team to take the loss.” Interesting fact: “We conquered a hard road to the final four last year and took a third place victory.” Future: “I am undecided at the moment [to play in college].” Awards: First Team All-District as a pitcher and Second Team All-Region as a pitcher Best game: “My best game would be our sectional game against Blue Springs last year because earlier on in the year we lost 15-0 but when we faced them again I was able to keep them from scoring with some great defense behind me.”

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In memoriam

[photo by Erica Overfelt]

Brandon Eigenman

n August 1, 17-year-old Miriah Cheyenne McDaniel, her cousin 13-year-old Meggan Rose Fowler, and their friend 17-year-old Elizabeth Kay Moses-Matney passed away due to injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident. The community was left in shock at the loss of three wonderful girls, and JCHS was faced with the departure of two of our own. “Miriah always had a smile, and was always encouraging someone to do more, or better. She was just a very encouraging person, I never heard her downplay anyone,” Beth Cross, a family friend said. Miriah and Elizabeth were both described as outgoing, helpful young women. Both were devoted members to their faith in God, and viewed it as one of the most important aspects in their lives. They were known to be very avid church goers, and helped to design dances and routines for Christian talent shows in which they participated “I know it [their faith] was everything to them, I mean they attended church on a regular basis, they did everything

they could to stay in contact with God,” Haley Bloebaum, a close friend of both girls said. Miriah and Elizabeth were both recounted by their siblings as being very bold and kind. Setting examples for not only younger siblings in Elizabeth’s case, but also older siblings, such as in Miriah’s case. Elizabeth was known by her sister as someone she could stay up with all night and just talk about whatever was on their minds bugging them. Both girls were known for being playful and funny, but they were also not afraid to be bold or bicker like siblings are known to do. “I miss not just her smile but her being ornery. She always had a way of getting what she wanted, small or big, she always had a way of conning you into it,” Makhayla McDaniel, Miriah’s sister, recounted. “It wouldn’t be so much a bad thing as it would be a funny thing, like she knows that she’s gonna get it, so why even try fighting it? That’s one thing I miss a lot about her.” Miriah and Elizabeth were both very busy girls, with Elizabeth working at the Capital 8 Cinema and Miriah

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at her aunt’s day care, Generation’s Child Care Center, where she worked with her younger cousin Meggan. Miriah intended to go into the field as a nuclear technician like her mother, and Elizabeth was planning on going to college and pursuing a job in graphic design, which she enjoyed thoroughly and was said to be very talented in. “She [Elizabeth] would bring stuff home for me, like stickers and T-shirts for me when she made them,” Heidi Moses, Elizabeth’s sister remarked. Both girls have left a deep and lasting impact on all that they were around. They were known as best friends, sisters and daughters. They were two beautiful young girls and some of the best people one could ever meet, and yet they and Meggan were taken from us. The one matter of hope we can find in this very dark situation is the outpouring of love from so many people and the fact that they impacted so many people in the community. “I feel like if they were here right now, they’d want to thank everyone for all of the love, and tell them that they need to cherish life. It’s too short,” Bloebaum said.

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I remember I came back home from a vacation to Canada, and Miriah and Elizabeth surprised me when I got back. I gave Miriah a keychain and we all sat in my street for three hours talking about life.

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--Brandalynn Perera

[photo submitted by Haley Bloebaum] [photo submitted by Haley Bloebaum]

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We always watched TV on Sunday evenings together. We had a certain show we liked, and I had a love seat and [Miriah] would always sit there and lay with me. --Tim McDaniel

[photo by Erica Overfelt]

[photo by Brenna Duncan]

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I remember staying up with [Elizabeth] until 6 in the morning and our mom thought it was because we were just on our phones when it wasn’t, we just stayed up all night talking about life. --Heidi Moses

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FEATURES

JCHS welcomes new principal

hashtags did not exist. James chose to make a Twitter account because it was easy and more of a one-way communication ew Jefferson City High than the rest of the social media School Principal Robert sites. Not only does James James sometimes rides communicate through Twitter, his motorcycle to school before but he communicates through going to the office to share the announcements. Last year’s announcements for the day. Students may also find James at announcement were done by a a JCHS sporting event any given student or Dr. Wilson and were read during advisory. This year, night. James does them, there is music, “He is very active at the school,” senior Elijah Henderson and they are read during first block. One of his announcement said. “He is at everything, and I highlights is shouting out his like the way he thinks. newest Twitter followers. James did not come into “A lot people think of it as a the field of education until he joke, but he is trying to connect was 30, which was after his military experience. While in the with us,and he is doing that through our communication,” military, James worked as an senior Daryl Struemph said. Imagery Analyst before serving Students and teachers seem to as a Heavy Equipment Operator like James and understand his in South Korea and Fort Hood. “There is a standard Operating methods. They believe that he has kept up with his promises System in the military for and will continue to do so. James everything,” James said. “In is very active in the school, and the classroom, I used that students and teachers see him to establish routines and mostly everyday. procedures.” “He is a wonderful principal,” After being in the military, Social Studies Teacher Lynn James’ grandfather-in-law Earle said. “He truly conveys convinced him to go college. that he cares about both During his time in college, students and teachers.” James wanted to teach because James wants to know the he thought that he would get students, make opportunities weekends and holidays off to available, be consistent and spend with his family. After accessible, and have students college, James taught four years of high school math before know him and think of him as a happy person. becoming a principal. “I believed becoming a principal “Every person is their own kind [photo by Erica Overfelt] of genius,” James said. “High was the worst decision because it took me out of the classroom,” school is the beginning of their Robert James, new head principal of Jefferson City journey, and where they end up James said. High Schools poses like a superhero in front of his new is my favorite part.” When James started as a home. principal, social media and

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A global education from Mid-Missouri

[photo submitted by Hannah Holt] Senior Hannah Holt is currently studying in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerias, Brazil for the year.

Jake Worsham

t first glance, Mid-Missouri would seem like an unlikely place to receive a global education. However, the Global Studies academy at the high school has consistently proven that thought wrong with the many opportunities they offer for students to experience different cultures. Along with the various foreign language classes offered, there are many ways for students to be involved, whether it be here in Jefferson City, or halfway across the world. One of the biggest ways to be involved is through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. Every year, students from the high school travel to other countries to study. In exchange, students from different countries are sent to Jefferson City to study. This year, three students from Jefferson City High School have taken this opportunity: Bailey Stiffler, Hannah Holt, and Nathaniel Cook. One year ago, they could all be seen walking through the halls and going to their classes just like every else, but this year they are all in different countries. Stiffler is currently in Taiwan, Holt

is currently in Brazil, and Cook is currently in Japan. In exchange for these students, JCHS has received two exchange students this year: Maria Eduarda Casal da Costa Penna from Brazil, and Taku Shitara from Japan. “There is so much more to the world than just Jefferson City,” Stiffler said. “I have been thrown into a completely different culture. It is nothing like what I have grown up knowing. I have also met so many different people from around the world who live in completely different cultures as well.” The way that things work in the United States often work drastically differently in other countries. “The culture is so different from the United States,” Holt said. “It is just the little things that make everyday life that are different. That is what I love about culture, how small things can be so different and similar at the same time to another culture and how big of a difference it all can make in the way a person lives their life.” One of the biggest challenges in the exchange year is having to face not only a completely new culture, but also a completely new language. “Adapting to a new language is a challenge and anyone who tells you differently is lying to you,” Holt

said. “But it is also one of the most rewarding feelings I have felt to be able to communicate and understand in another language. I do not want anyone to think that because it is a challenge that they can’t do it. If you are willing to put in the effort, you can do it!” Stiffler has had to face this challenge while learning Chinese. “Even after being here for a month so far, I still only know the basics like hello and goodbye or thank you,” Stiffler said. Despite the difficulties, the JCHS outbound students agree that they made the right decision in choosing to participate in rotary. “My exchange year, even if it has only been a month, has been the best decision of my life and I have not regretted it for a moment,” Stiffler said. The Preliminary Application for the Rotary Youth Exchange is due October 15. “My experience so far had been the absolute best,” Holt said. “I have experienced so much more in the last two months than I have in the last couple of years. For anyone who is even remotely interested in doing an exchange, apply! You absolutely will not regret it.” For students who would not be interested in a full year abroad, there are other opportunities to experience other cultures at JCHS. This summer, Francisca Zimmerman-Lopez and Melissa Zeiger, Spanish teachers, will be taking students on trip around the world. In addition, each summer Christopher Johnson and Shane Williams, Spanish teachers, bring students from Spain to Missouri to experience life in the United States. The opportunity lies in hosting these students and providing a place to stay while they are here. “You take in culture and language on a whole new level,” Williams said. “When you see people your age having those experiences it becomes so possible.” Students should not let the fact that they currently live in Mid-Missouri limit them from taking on what the world has to offer through one of the various programs the school and community has. “What is offered here is a start to getting a global perspective,” Williams said.

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Saluting our Military teachers Claire Shipley

owadays, almost anywhere people go they see someone who is currently serving or has served our country. At Jefferson City High School, not everyone knows the various faculty members who have been in or currently are in the military. One of the history teachers, Charlie Ledgerwood, currently serves in the National Guard as a commander of Camp Crowder in Neoto, Missouri. Ledgerwood was a teacher at first, but after Sept. 11, 2001, he joined the National Guard. “After 9/11 I felt like I needed to do my part,” Ledgerwood said. “Somebody else had in the past.” As many people know, Ledgerwood teaches Military Leadership and enjoys guiding people who have an interest in serving our country. “It seems like every week there’s two or three students who have questions about the military,” Ledgerwood said. “I like that the students can come to me and I can help them decide if they want to go into the service or not.” A custodian is currently serving in the National Guard. Storm Goins recently returned from Germany where he was a base military police officer. “I finally learned what it’s like to be in active duty,” Goins said. Goins joined the National Guard in 2013 and is currently enrolled at Columbia College. One of our newest teachers, Dr. Patrick Castle, served in the Air Force for 25 years as a Bioenvironmental

[photo by Erica Overfelt] Engineer. Castle went to college at the Air Force Academy. “When I was 12 I visited the school and thought it was great,” Castle said. “I then charted my course for 6 years and was only one of three people who got in from South Dakota.” Castle majored in Chemistry, which eventually led to his Biochemistry Engineering degree. “I eventually figured out what I could do with a Chemistry degree,” Castle said. “I protected workers and the environment from nuclear effects.” Castle was the technical expert for the American Air Force in his region of the world. This mainly came into play when 9/11 happened and he was on the closest American base to where Osama Bin laden lived. “We were the tip of the point,” Castle said. “It was so hectic and I was in charge of my entire region.” Castle eventually moved to Missouri to help with the Veta Foundation, which supports pregnancy help centers and pregnancy crises all across the nation. He resigned from Veta after one year, and started teaching chemistry at JCHS. In addition, English teacher Brian Hodge was an occupational rank in the Marines for four years after he left high school. “I wanted to get out of the small town I was in and it seemed like a cool job,” Hodge said. “The advertisements provided a challenge I was looking for. It was also a great opportunity to get

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out and see the world.” After being honorably discharged from the Marines, Hodge moved to Nevada to be a gold miner and then came back to Missouri to attend Lincoln University, getting a degree in English and Journalism. Another custodian, Darren Goans, was in the Marines for eight years as a finance auditor. “I just always wanted to be a Marine,” Goans said. “I wanted to see if I could make it. To see if I was tough enough.” Goans passes down the torch to his six sons, four of whom are currently in the Air Force, while and the other two are currently enrolling into the Air Force. After the Marines, Goans worked in reconstruction and then found himself working at the high school as one of the custodians. Our new physics teacher, Ms. Thurman, went to basic training for the military between her junior and senior year of high school. Thurman was supposed to ship out to AIT after high school, but got discharged because of injuries. Although she never got to experience active duty, she still learned some useful teaching skills during her basic training. “I learned how to be a leader and how to be a team player and self discipline,” Thurman said. “I also learned how to handle various situations and work with a wide variety of people with various backgrounds.”

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Jay Band hits the high note of 100 years

[photo submitted by Student Council]

Madeline Moats

his year the Jefferson City Jay Band celebrated their 100th anniversary during Homecoming week. In 1922, the band had only 17 members; now in 2015, there are approximately 167 members. Jay Band is recognized to be one of the biggest traditions at the high school. “A century of Jay Band is a true milestone, signaling that Jay Band throughout the years has had enough support to keep going,” current Jay Band Historian Marco Cisneros said. “And we have no signs of stopping.” The Jay Band is known for its amazing performance in competitions as well as always leaving students and faculty in awe. In the 1960’s the band began to rise to phenomenal standards, when they marched at President Kennedy’s Inaugural Parade in 1961 and also appeared in the New York World’s Fair in 1965. “I feel like with outstanding support from the administration, I was able to keep it at a high level of performance, size (216 members in the band, plus 135 in a separate all-uniformed freshman band), and reputation (1976 Parade of States Celebration in Washington – the Jay Band was selected to represent Missouri).” Jerry Hoover, former band director from the mid 1980’s, said. JCHS’s Band is known for their hard work and dedication, from being out before sunrise every morning practicing to being at every assembly and sporting event to perform. “Band is what makes our lives,” Cisneros said. “The experience and friendships you gain along the way make it all worth it.” Jay Band celebrated their 100th anniversary with a float full of alumni also allowing them to play and march with the band.

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Opinion

The Red and Black Editorial: Student before Athlete

issing day after day of school can be stressful for some students at Jefferson City High School; however, for athletes it can be the next thing to panic attack. Last year’s schedule was difficult enough for student athletes, this year’s schedule is literally twice as hard. Missing one day last year wasn’t a big deal since you had the same class the very next day. Now you have to wait two days and in some cases four days. Some would think this means more time but, in reality it means increased procrastination. It is really necessary to miss school for a sport? School should always come first. Students should remember that they are a student athlete not just an athlete. Many have a misconception that sports outweigh school; however, that is not the case. The only reason someone is even in that sport to begin with is because they are attending school. For most students in the long run grades will affect them the most. There are very few cases, sports are the prime reason a student become successful later in life. Sports are great activites to be involved in, but the sole purpose of that sport isn’t to be the only thing an athlete participants in throughout their high

classes are every other day. If one is to miss eight days of school that means 40 class periods. Stress overload. The harder the classes, the more stress an athlete carries on their shoulders. Athletes may be able to work around missing mass amount of school yet, working around a sport only increases stress or anxiety. The single epitome of school is one’s academics. Grades are what runs most students life, especially during junior and senior years. Upperclassmen usually fill the varsity spots as well. Missing school puts students behind no matter their reasoning, but for athletes, they do not get the leisure time to make [Cartoon by Ainsley Grey] up these missed days. Yes, working around something teaches school each week while they are in one time management, but overloads season. This adds up quick. When of homework does not. Practices cut thinking about this from a math down about half of the time a student perspective, that is about 8 days of has in an evening than the student school over the average two month that goes home after school to do season. On top of that, many sports homework. have early releases as well. Now let’s A student is not an athlete, they think about the amount of homework are a student athlete. an athlete may have. Students have five classes a day, and most of these school career. Coaches seem to forget that students are actually students. For some teams, they miss over a day of

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head TO head Assigned spots fixes parking problems

Assigned school parking spots

Mackenzie Allen

efferson City High School is known to be one of the biggest high schools in the state. It is usually hard to make it to class on time because of the crowd in the hallways. This being said, with more than half of the students driving their own car to school, there has always been a problem with parking. The school has many parking spots for students, but when a school as crowded as JCHS has most of their students driving to school, the spots are very limited. Students would get to school around 30 to 45 minutes before they needed to be just to get a spot. Even then, they were still not guaranteed a spot. JCHS administration decided to charge students $40 for an assigned number that you have all year long. Even though a spot on campus has always been $5, this decision causes the traffic to go much smoother. They can leave school and return to the same spot they left in. This decreases student tardies because they had to walk all the way up from parking on the street. They can arrive to school shortly before the bell, get in their spot, and walk up to school. Stress free. JCHS has a lot of sports and extracurricular activities. Depending on what you are involved in, it is nice to have your assigned spot closer to your location before or after school so you do not have to walk a mile to get there and back. This makes each day easier for the students who are constantly coming to school out of class time for other school activities. For every student, this is just one less thing you have to worry about each day. Some may say this is a lot of money just for an assigned spot. To me, however, it is definitely worth the cost. I do not have to rush to school everyday with anxiety about getting a spot on campus. I know if I feel like this, many other students have as well.

Assigned parking only causes conflict Dalton Wheeler

hanges at JCHS can usually be compared to changing lifestyles. The new parking system has scrambled everything, such as where we normally park and the time it takes us to get home. Administration have decided to change how everything works at JCHS, and some things should have been left alone. The parking has changed from last year when we had to pay a small fee of $5 and were able to park wherever we wanted with a first come, first serve system. Now it has turned into a fee of $40 for the leisure of an assigned parking spot in one of the many parking lots, no matter the time you get to school. Not only is this system unfair, but it doesn’t seem to be working either. The new parking system is only about getting more money from the students when it wasn’t even needed. Increasing the price of a parking spot by eight times as much as it was is unfair in the aspect that the only change is a guaranteed parking spot which not everyone can afford. Certain students get to school early because they are more dedicated to school, but can’t get an assigned spot because they don’t have the money to pay for a $40 parking pass. It is important to point out the fact that this does not affect everyone. The certain people that like to show up five minutes before the bell should accept the consequences that they will not get a good parking spot. Another major change is where the buses line up after school. In previous years they would line up in between JC and Nichols. This year, they decided to get rid of many parking spots on the street to make room for the buses. Now, students that used to park there are forced to move to a different parking spot, reducing the amount of parking that is available. Now people have to park on Lafayette St. stretching all the way down to Lincoln, making it quite a walk to get to school. Overall, I believe the idea of having a specified parking space is a great idea. However, the way we are executing it is why I think it needs to be revised. If the parking was cheaper and we were able to have more input about where we were placed, this system would be much better.

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New changes come to Jefferson City High School Veronica Townsend

tudents walk into Jefferson City High School wondering one thing: is it an A day or B day? This thought comes into students heads because the new schedule is one of the major changes they have to worry about everyday. Even though some students prefer the four-block schedule, the ten block schedule gives students more time to do homework and take a couple extra classes that they would not have been able to do with the fourblock schedule. Students with the new schedule can do their homework in F.A.S.T, which is an every other day class that replaces advisory. The purpose of F.A.S.T, which stands for focused academic study time, is to to have study hall for students to work on their homework, or to have teachers help struggling students. If students need to make up credits, they could also take that course in place of F.A.S.T. Along with the new schedule, technology has increased at JCHS. The iPads for the sophomores are beneficial for academic purposes, and the sophomores can use their iPads as an advantage when a teacher tells their class to do something online. Sophomores do not have to use their phone data like the upperclassmen do. The new technology is a privilege, so the administration can take technology away when deemed necessary. This helps students become

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responsible with their technology and helps them become accountable for their iPads. Playing games on the iPads has been a big problem for some students and a hard situation for teachers to manage. In their free time, playing on the iPads does not really bother anyone or anything. In the classes though, it can be a distraction and should not happen. Even with the new technology, students and teachers need to balance the time they use technology with the time they use paper and pencil because sometimes technology does not work properly, and students and teachers need an alternate way to do work. In addition, transportation has changed since last year. Buses are no longer between JCHS and Nichols, but on Lafayette St. The change in the bus location often slows down traffic, and students have to choose alternate routes to get home. The busesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new location lessens the wait for bus riders and lessens the amount of roads the buses have to drive on. Although change is difficult, students will adapt. These changes will soon become second nature. Students need to give all the changes a chance. If students do not like a change, then they can petition the administration for another alternative.

Non-traditional presidental candidates Claire Shipley

ith the 2016 presidential election up and running, we have all had the chance to see who is running, and from what we can see, so far the candidates have not been “traditional” compared to the past elections. From Hillary Clinton’s email scandal to the very quotable Donald Trumps and his racial comments, you could say that the debates so far have been a disaster. With Donald Trump running the Republican Party, it could be scary and possibly humorous to hear what his ideas are. Many people shared opinions over all social media sites. Hillary Clinton is

currently in the lead for the Democrat Party. Her email scandal could take an overall toll on her final rankings. Another democratic runner is Bernie Sanders. With his extremely liberal views, it could be a refreshing

new look but alot of change. Ben Carson is creeping his way to the top of the Republican Party but could get some downfall with his recent comment on Muslims. So far, there are six people running for the Democratic Party and fifteen up for the Republican Party. This election has been a big hit on social media with live Snapchat stories and constant Twitter streaming during the debates. This election may be not particularly “traditional,” but it could be the start to a new era and fresh ideas.

ACT control over college acceptance Jake Worsham

eniors that are planning on attending college next year have all, at one point or another, stressed about the ACT. If one test was going to determine the rest of your life, it would definitely be something to worry about. While some might think that thought to be over-dramatic, in many cases it can prove to be true. Your ACT score directly affects what scholarships you receive, which can alter your college choice, which can change your career path, which can drastically change what direction you go in life. The ACT has long been an enemy of a high schooler, and the question looms in every senior’s mind: does this test truly measure my readiness for college? Our education system likes to believe that it does.

This test is a main factor for college acceptance and scholarship amounts are decided. For a test score worth thousands, it would seem only logical that the test is a true indicator of a student’s mental readiness for college. However, preparation for the ACT involves attempting to learn test strategies and tricks, not skills learned in school. College acceptance should be based more heavily on a student’s GPA and other things they have achieved in school over a four year high school career, rather than what they can bubble in during a four hour test. Although the ACT can be useful, it should be less relied on when it comes to students’ futures.

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Arts & Entertainment VS Madeline Moats

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Cosmetics choices in Jeff City C Mackenzie Allen

osmetology is defined as the professional skill or practice of the face hair and skin. To most people, this is an everyday routine. You get up each morning and deal with your hair and skin. As a woman, these things are very important. Deciding Whether you curl or straighten your hair, or maybe just put it up for the day, is always a decision. Jefferson City has a wide range of cosmetology salons, stores and spas. Whether you need makeup, or a nice new haircut or color, Jefferson City has it all. It always feels good to walk into a salon knowing you will walk out feeling much better about yourself. So it only makes sense to find a salon that fits your cosmetic needs. Since there are several talented cosmetology

locations in the city, it is sometimes hard to have the knowledge on all the different options you might have for your next hair appointment. Usually, the main thing people keep up with is their hair. Fortunately, there are many hair salons to choose from, such as: Sydney Broderick Salon & Spa, Super Hair, Catherine Crum Salon, K Marshall & Co, The Loft Hair Design Studio, Haute Salon and many more. With all of these salons comes the talented employees who are trained to style hair for their customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liking. Each of these salons has their unique different ways to attract long-term customers to choose to return when their next haircut comes around. Another important part of cosmetology is your skin. Thankfully,

all hair salons have stylists who can do your makeup as well. For any of your cosmetology needs, there are plenty of salons and spas to choose from. It all just depends on what you are wanting your appearance to be. Young adults who have the passion for cosmetics and wish to further their knowledge for their own career can go to Merrell University of Beauty, Art and Science located in Jefferson City. This College is the only cosmetically school in the city, it is dedicated to the students who wish to pursue their career in quality service and international design. The students of Merrell University do practice their skills on actual clients and they will someday work for a salon that all of us appreciate for our beauty needs.

Keeping up with the cost: Homecoming Edition

Taylor Johnson

id you know teens spend an average of $352 for homecoming? Homecoming is known to be a crazy, fun filled, and stressful week for most high school students. Stressing over how to make everything perfect, teens seem to overspend for the homecoming events. Girls tend to spend on average $487 including their outfit, dinner and accessories. Boys on average spend $217 including outfit, accessories and dinner. Although that may seem like a huge expense, you cannot put a price on the memories that are made during homecoming.

SHOES:$55 DRESS:$230 HAIR:$45 JEWELRY:$35 NAILS:$30 MAKEUP:$30 FLOWERS:$15 DINNER:$17 TAN:$15

Total:$487

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Did you see a good movie? Read an interesting book? Hear a great song that’s stuck in your head? Stop by room 141 with your suggestion.

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Brenna Duncan

arper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning book “To Kill a Mokingbird,” now has a sequel called ‘Go Set a Watchman.” This book takes the characters we love and shows a new side of them. When Scout returns home to Maycomb, Alabama many years later to visit her father, she learns unsettling things about her hometown, her friends and family, and her own father. She questions everything she has ever thought to be true and responds as rashly as only Scout Finch,

the hell raising extraordinaire, could. While many found the revelations about Atticus Finch horrifying, I believe them to be insightful and bring new aspects of his character to life. Maycomb also becomes more real to it’s readers. We already knew it was not a completely welcoming town, but we found out even more harsh realities, that Scout never once thought to be true. Despite the many controversies surrounding the book, it still made its debut on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Brooklynne Propes

ver the summer, Jack In The Box, the popular food chain, opened in Jefferson City, adding to the many other locations in other citites. It is located on Missouri Boulevard next to Colton’s Steakhouse. Visiting the restaurant myself, I noticed a few things right away. It was not very busy and there was no line. I ordered the chicken tenders and fries. The chicken was slightly overcooked, but still good. The fries

were satisfactory, the best part of the meal. The service could have been a little better. It took them a while to deliever my food to my table. The floor had some trash on it and the employees had trouble stocking the products, such as cups, ketchup containers and straws. Personally, I think my visit could have been better with a lot of little changes. If it is up to me, I would not return to this fast food resturant.

Taylor Johnson

traight Outta Compton retells a true story of how the group N.W.A. influenced and changed hip-hop music in America during 1988, which is still being felt today. The setting is placed mostly in the streets of Compton, California, one of the most dangerous places in the country. The movie demonstrates how five young men, Eazy-E, Dr.Dre, Ice Cube, DJ Yella and MC Ren were brutally honest and let out their frustrations through their raps,

which stirred controversy between whites and blacks. N.W.A stood up to the authorities with their lyrics and exposed how the color of their skin defined the way the police treated them. N.W.A. started from being known only in Compton to being known nationally. Personally, I enjoyed the movie other than how the ending just randomly cut off with no resolution. The movie gave me chills and later in the week I caught myself listening to N.W.A.

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Brooklynne Propes

hroughout the years, things in high school have changed, such as the way we do our hair, the way we talk, the clothes we wear and the music we listen to. But every once in awhile, the things our parents once liked or did in high school comes back in style for this generation. Believe it or not, that cute guy you saw in the hallway with a flow is not the one who came up with that. That hairstyle became very popular in the early 90’s. The well known 90’s TV show, “Boy Meets World“, features this hairstyle on a character named Shawn Hunter. Not only was the flow started in the 90’s, many words came from the 90’s such as hella, sick, dope and sike. There are many people that are all about these styles such as junior Maggie Noble, whose friends know her for her vintage style. “I feel that people, with their hair, clothes, and way they talk, are starting to bring back older styles.” Noble said. Speaking of clothes, have you noticed people walking through the

halls with the latest converse shoes, flannels, or Doc Martens? These are all pieces of clothing that were all the rage in the 90’s. Some styles this generation has brought back are tight rolled jeans, joggers and high-waisted jeans. The way we dress is reflected a lot by the music we listen to. For example, if you listen to punk rock music, you may dress in combat boots and a leather jacket. “I listen to Nirvana a lot, my brothers got me into that type of music, I have always been around it,“ Noble said. More people are starting to listen bands that were popular in the 90’s such as Nickelback and the Backstreet Boys. As we start to see these trends come back, we notice that things haven’t really changed all that much since our parents were in high school. We wear some similar things, listen to similar music, and even do our hair the same. Soon every girl might have permed hair and bangs-you never know.

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