Maddie jones is lori harts favorite student everrrrr by Lori Hart

maddie jones editor-in-chief 2015-2016

SELF-ANALYTICAL Essay

Over the course of this semester, I learned that you have to stay focused and dedicated to something if you want it to turn out well. I have been working on the spreads every day after school to make sure they are designed well and have good stories and photos. However, I get distracted very easily while Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working on the spreads, so I need to make sure I stay focused on the yearbook until it is finished. I am the Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook, so I obviously have a big leadership position. I have not been the best leader in showing the class how to design their spreads, but I will make sure that everyone understands what to do next semester. There have also been a few problems with the team leaders and the staff members not listening or not getting any of the necessary stories or photos. Next semester, I will make sure everyone has the motivation to complete their work and make it the best quality. I have been learning more about InDesign, Adobe Bridge, PhotoShop this year by working on the spreads and dividers. I know a lot more about the computer programs than I did last year, but if I ever need help, I can ask Mr. Adamson, Mrs. Hart. I have also been teaching the team leaders how to use InDesign. However, it has been difficult trying to get the team leaders to design spreads that look like they all belong in the same yearbook. This semester we sold senior ads. Not many people wanted to buy the ads, but we had twenty spreads dedicated for them. I learned that it is important to advertise about buying these before hand so students know about it and want to buy them. One of the journalism ethics that I learned this year was to stay determine d. It was hard working on all of the spreads and to make sure everyone gets their work completed on time. But if you want to finish all of the spreads and make them look good, you have to keep working until the spreads are completed. This class has taught me how to become a more responsible, dedicated, and focused student and staff member. I will use these skills in the future as a leader for the students next semester so we get the best yearbook we can make.

REFLECTION 1- Most Significant Contribution

Over the course of this semester, I learned that you have to stay focused and dedicated to something if you want it to turn out well. I have been working on the spreads every day after school to make sure they are designed well and have good stories and photos. However, I get distracted very easily while Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working on the spreads, so I need to make sure I stay focused on the yearbook until it is finished. I am the Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook, so I obviously have a big leadership position. I have not been the best leader in showing the class how to design their spreads, but I will make sure that everyone understands what to do next semester. There have also been a few problems with the team leaders and the staff members not listening or not getting any of the necessary stories or photos. Next semester, I will make sure everyone has the motivation to complete their work and make it the best quality. I have been learning more about InDesign, Adobe Bridge, PhotoShop this year by working on the spreads and dividers. I know a lot more about the computer programs than I did last year, but if I ever need help, I can ask Mr. Adamson, Mrs. Hart. I have also been teaching the team leaders how to use InDesign. However, it has been difficult trying to get the team leaders to design spreads that look like they all belong in the same yearbook. This semester we sold senior ads. Not many people wanted to buy the ads, but we had twenty spreads dedicated for them. I learned that it is important to advertise about buying these before hand so students know about it and want to buy them. One of the journalism ethics that I learned this year was to stay determined. It was hard working on all of the spreads and to make sure everyone gets their work completed on time. But if you want to finish all of the spreads and make them look good, you have to keep working until the spreads are completed. This class has taught me how to become a more responsible, dedicated, and focused student and staff member. I will use these skills in the future as a leader for the students next semester so we get the best yearbook we can make.

REFLECTION 2- Biggest Challenge

The biggest challenge I faced this semester was the lack of experience other team leaders had. I am the only student that has been in the class for three years, and everyone else is in their second year. Not many people know how to use InDesign, so I have been teaching them how to use it. I learned how to be an effective leader by showing people what to do and how to design. People can ask me any questions about design and InDesign. I also learned how to tell people what I need them to do and how to make them do it. If I had to redo this semester, I would make sure that people know that their stories and photos are for a grade so they take it seriously. Many of the staff members write their stories just to get it over with, so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produce the best quality stories. In addition to that, people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take pictures, so there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pictures for the spreads. I learned that you have to be persistent with the people on the staff so they get their spreads designed. I also learned that if you need something for a spread, you have to be the one that gets it; otherwise you might not get what you need. In the end, the spreads look good, but many of them could be designed better. If I had to give any advice to the Editor in Chief next year, I would say that you have to keep working until you get what you want. Even though it may be annoying and irritating, it will be worth it when you finish it. The process I went through is to find the dominant photo and make sure it is clearly dominant. After that you have to make sure the stories are clearly separated. Then you have to make sure the dominant package is well designed and that there are many photos and that they all have good photo composition.

REFLECTION 3- Best Photo

This is the photo that I am the most proud of. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take that many photos this semester but I really like this one. His pointed toe creates a good focal point and his leg makes a line that travels up his body to his face. It is also an action shot because he is running. He is looking down which would create good leading lines to a story or any other photos.

REFLECTION 4- Asset 6

I was an asset to the staff this semester because I was the Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook. I am always working on the spreads that the team leaders have designed. I also always stay at school very late, especially on deadline nights. On normal school days, I get out at 11:30, and work on the spreads until 3 or 4. On the first deadline night, I stayed until 10 p.m. and I stayed at school until midnight on the second deadline night. I also take all of the spreads on a thumb drive and work on them from home. I am very committed to this yearbook, and I am sure it will be the best one ever!

REFLECTION 5- Problems and Hardships

We have run into many problems this semester. One of the problems we encountered was submitting the portrait pages without any of the links, causing a lot of confusion with the proofs. When we thought we were submitting the spreads to receive another proof, we really submitted the proofs and got verification proofs. However, Sara offered to pay for all of the pages to be reproofed, so that problem was resolved. Another hardship this year was that many, if not all, of the team leaders were unexperienced with InDesign. I am the only person on the staff that has been on the staff for three years. The team leaders donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to use InDesign so I have been teaching them tricks and shortcuts that they can use. Also, the are inexperienced with design so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand what looks good. I will try to teach them what looks good and how to use InDesign. I learned that it requires persistence and determination to get the best work. If the problems happened again, I would remind the person on my team to make sure their work is completed on time. I would also go over it with them and give advice on how to improve the spread that they designed. Overall, I feel like we handled the situation well. I fixed the spreads if they were not the best before they were submitted.

STUDENTS are reminded of the Columbine shooting and learn of the chain reaction that could change the world

VETERANS take the stage, telling students about their experience in the Air Force

“NSPA [National Scholastic Press Association] opened my eyes to a world of extremely diverse styles of journalism and design. I was able to share my experiences as well as gain new ones from teachers and fellow journalism students all over the country.” Logan Larkin, junior

“Having the experience to go to the convention in Florida gave new knowledge of aspects of yearbook including photographing, writing, interviewing, and designing. I’m excited to exercise these new abilities as many ways as possible.” Meghan Schindler, junior “I learned a lot about photography and it really expanded my knowledge in the journalism field.” Julia Diede, junior

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TEAR Rachel Piontek, a senior, expresses her emotions as Makayla Orndorf presents the heart-warming story of Rachel Scott. “Your actions can have such an impact on someone and can make someone’s day by just using your words,” Piontek said. photo by julia diede

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WHILE RACHEL’S CHALLENGE was created to prevent bullying, the real challenge is holding back the tears. On Sept. 17, 1999, the shooting at Columbine High School left the community of Colorado and the rest of the country in shock. Many people were caught crying on that day when they were informed of the deaths and tolls the shooting took on the rest of the community. Makayla Orndorf, the woman who came and showed the whole school Rachel Scott’s story, and the great impact she left. Scott’s main goal in life was to leave a legacy and make her time on the planet as memorable as possible. “She was known to have said she was going to die young,” said Orndorf. Scott kept a journal and wrote inspirational quotations and side notes about her days which are used to motivate students and people to be the best they can be.

Scott’s most popular quote is, “I have a theory that if one person can go out of their way and show compassion, it will start a chain reaction of the same.” By this, Scott was trying to show people that by just being kind and making other people happy, it will encourage others to act the same and make even more people smile. Orndorf asked everyone in the audience to close their eyes. Then she asked everyone to think of someone special to their heart, someone they couldn’t imagine losing. With that request, many people began to try to put into perspective losing someone they love. Scott’s story has affected many communities and showed everyone that you only live one life on this planet and the littlest things can make a difference in someone’s life. story by sadie thompson

THIS IS OUR HOUSE

Kill a man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill your entire senior class with a water gun… and you are $2,000 richer.

With all the crazy activities the seniors dabble in, there is one that sticks out the most each year. Senior assassins is a ruthless mash up of Wet & Wild and James Bond that may or may not bring the senior class together. Allison Mazella and Madison Mercer, two seniors, run the game as well as organize and supervise the rules.

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“I thought it would be a fun experience as well as a way to better get to know the people of my senior class,” said Mercer.

The game began on August 28, each team paying a total of $20. The money is gathered up and totaled, then stashed in a giant golden safe that may or may not exist. Even though the exact number of teams playing is not common knowledge, the total prize amounts to close to $2,000. The rules of the game seem simple, however the past month has shown that there has been much confusion over some of the guidelines. “The process to make all of it work for everyone is extremely time consuming,” said Mercer.

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HAND Makayla Orndorf praises Rachel Scott as she speaks about her dream to start a chain reaction of kindness. Scott was one of the first victims of the Columbine shooting. photo by julia diede 3 EMBRACING, Irene O’Hare and Molly Gum attend the Rachel’s Challenge assembly,

“The convention was one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever encountered. I’m so glad I could farther my knowledge in the journalism field because it is something I want to pursue as a career.” Sadie Thompson, junior

1 CLAIMING THEIR PRIZE, Rees Bixler, a senior, and Lorraine Hart, journalism teacher, hold the Pacemaker award for the CSPress newspaper for the fourth year in a row. 2 LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DAY, Julia Diede, Samantha Spina, Meghan Schindler, juniors, ride a tram through the airport to claim their luggage.

SENIORS play a game called senior assassins

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The team with the best kill-to-death ratio by Dec. 5 wins.

“It takes a very high level of organization and preparation. It also really helps you learn how deal with people,” said Mercer. story by lucas aikin

ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

HEARTS BEATING to the tremble of the bleachers, the football players stand together hand in hand with the Nest behind them, united as one against Ironwood High School. Starting off the season 0–2, the Falcons prepared themselves to take on Ironwood for their first home game of the season. The Nest cheered on the team from the kickoff to the end of the final quarter, ending in a win for the Falcons 21-20. “Ashley and Ben help unite the football team and the Nest on the first game by leading chants to get everyone more pumped,” said Isabella Bingaman, a senior. Ashley Danahy and Ben Rodenburg, seniors,

WHO SAIDWHAT?

said Sill. Every game, the Nest leaders guide the entire student section in a chant to cheer on the team to a hopeful victory. “The ‘I believe that we will win’ chant gets me pumped because it is at the beginning of the game, so I hear it and it gets everyone on the field more excited to play,” said Sill. “The energy reflects off of the Nest and the football players. The players will put their hands up to the Nest, signaling for us to be louder,” said Rodenburg. Friday night lights set the scene and help create a sense of unity and passion throughout the school. story by christina fankhanel

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2. “Cactus Shadows, get ready for a year that’s out of this world…a vote for me guarantees Student Council events from another dimension!

E. Allison Mazella F. Isabella Bingaman G. Tara Prager

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3. “A vote for me is a vote for a year full of fun activities, and amazing memories... I love this school and the people in it more than anything,

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and I’m determined to make my last year here at Cactus Shadows a great one.” 4. “A vote for me is a vote for you because ‘we’re all in this together’ and I want you to ‘count on me like 1-2-3’ because voting for me is voting for a friend who wants to help make our junior year the best year yet!!!!” 5. “SENIORS. I will make it my mission to make this the best year possible for the best senior class in history…you guys deserve it. GO CLASS OF 2016.”

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ANSWERS: 1. G 2. F 3. E 4.D 5.C 6. B 7. A “We as a team play harder when there are more people in the Nest. It personally pushes me when there are more people watching,” said Trey Elletson, a junior and football player. photo by

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ALGEBRA 1/2 Nico Scanturro ALGEBRA 3/4 Ryan Gramlich PRE CALCULUS Sara Patterson

ALGEBRA 5/6 Madison Vander Vlucht GEOMETRY Jordan Lund CALCULUS Emily McAtee

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3 DURING SECOND PERIOD Lauren bizell, a Sophomore, practices holding a note. She has been in choir for two years now. “Music connects us in a way that nothing else could. 5 FRESHMAN TABITHA GULBRANSON-SPINA CONCENTRATES as choir teacher, wycoff, instructs the class. GulbransonSpina has been in choir for 1 year. “I have always loved singing so now I can do it.” photo by rachel boubel 4 LEXIE PIPKORN TAKES NOTICE of Mr. wycoffs instructions. She has been in choir for 1 year. “You have to be very determined and disciplined. It’s a good learning experience. photo

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2 PHYSICS and geology teacer, Robert Reisener instructs the class during a lesson. 1 CHEMISTRY TEACHER JENNIFER REISENER HELPS OUT student Lauren Heath by clarifying instructions for a lab. Her classes are filled with freshmen all the way up to Seniors. “Students are very capable and need to be shown this by being stretched outside of their comfort zone. They can rise up to higher levels of learning.” Said reisener. Photo by Jake Korthals

SHE SAID, HE SAID

JUNIOR LILY CRUZ has been taking choir since her freshman year. She practices with the rest of the choir. “Choir is difficult because you are not working by yourself, you and your team are working together.” Photo by Jake Korthals

SPANISH Honors Society

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What makes being in this club rewarding? “The fact that everyone has an appreciation for French.”

Do you use this language outside of school? “Sometimes I’ll have discussions with other members in Spanish.” What are the benefits of this club? “It helps me improve my Spanish overall and it will help me to continue using Spanish after I graduate.”

AFTER BEING ELECTED STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT, senior Allison Mazella takes on the duty of cutting the ribbon to release the brand new football field for the first home game. “We’re just one huge family, it’s pretty amazing.” Said Mazella.

Why did you join? “I wanted to learn how to read and write in French and just improve my French overall.”

What makes being in this club rewarding? “Helping students that are struggling with Spanish.

I am also the representation for Student Council. One memory I have from Student Council would have to be Homecoming cleanup two years ago. Everyone was exhausted and said a lot of funny jokes. This is how I became friends with last year’s student body president and vice president, Ryan Boyd and Chase Ghiglia.

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What is required to become a member? “You need to do well in class to stay in FHS”

Why did you join? “I want to continue with Spanish when I graduate from high school and I either want to major or minor in Spanish.

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Transparent? I’ve been in student council for four years; I’ve also held a position every year. I think that I have really grown as a leader and I wanted to take that big step into this position. I serve as someone to go to and someone to look up to as a true leader.

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What is required to become a member? “You have to be invited to be a member based on GPA.”

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Do you use this language outside of school? “I use it when I talk to my parents sometimes because they are both French.”

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AS HER HORSE GALLOPS around the barrels, junior Megan Boyd grips the reins tightly to remain in control. Boyd has been riding horses her whole life but has only started riding competitively for four years. In the past four years, she has received cash prizes, along with two buckles for excellence, and she qualified for a world championship on her old horse, Hershey. “It sounds really prestigious but it’s not really that cool,” said Boyd. “I was in the second division which is basically a group of the people who never win.” While she is modest, not many people can follow through with such a hobby as Boyd’s, due to fear of injury. “Any time a horse slips or falls in a performance, I hate that because you have no control,” said Boyd. Even though Boyd has been bucked off her horses, Ace and Squirrel, a handful of times and gotten her fair share of bumps and bruises, she still pursues horseback riding with a passion. “After going to a couple rodeos in elementary school I decided I wanted to be a cowgirl when I grew up,” said Boyd. Boyd did not simply share that childhood dream with many other girls; she still chases after that goal today. “I am motivated to continue by wanting to make a career out of rodeo or getting a college scholarship,” she said. As for short term goals, Boyd hopes to make it to the high school national finals rodeo before graduating. story by mia valenza

HOW DO YOU GUYS PLAN TO MAKE NEHS MORE INTERACTIVE? We want to do more community service and volunteer work as a group. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO FOR NEHS? We really want to make it a fun environment. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO DO ALL OF THIS? Mrs. Metcalf. She is queen.

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ON CENTER STAGE JUNIOR Joseph Emnett found his love for football at a young age

1 FACING THE HEAT, Boyd rides her horse, Ace, all over the yard. Boyd was used to riding in high temperatures because she did many shows in the summer. photo by mia valenza 2 TREADING CAREFULLY around the obstacles on the makeshift course, Boyd and her horse Squirrel rehearse their routine. Boyd and her horse practiced on her friend’s ranch in order to prepare for future competitions. “I’m grateful to have a place to practice any time I want,” said Boyd. photo by mia valenza 3 RIDING TO WIN at the professional’s choice super show in Las Vegas, Boyd speeds around the barrels. The show took place on June 1 in the evening. “It’s always nerve-racking to compete in front of such a large audience,” said Boyd. photo by

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SMILING EVEN DURING PRACTICE, Joseph Emnett, a junior, shows up to the football field everyday to practice. Emnett

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have to stay motivated despite losses and hard practices because they only make you better,” said Emnett. photo by julia diede

she starts singing for class. This is Reimer’s first year taking choir. “Choir really pushes me to be successful.” Photo by

WHAT DOES BEING UNITED REALLY MEAN? Lily Cruz, a junior, defined it as, “Working as one.” A choir is made up of different sections and numerous voices, and Cruz decided to give an inside look on how the choir becomes united together in song. The four different sections, including tenor, alto, second soprano and first soprano, all have assigned leaders to help each and every student sound amazing. Getting the right sound is not easy; it takes hard work and dedication. They are required to practice not just in school but outside of school as well. In preparation for their fall concert, the leaders and choir teacher, Gary Wykoff, are getting everyone ready for each song they will be singing. “It is important for everyone to get along and have that family relationship bond so that in disagreements, we can all compromise and come to an agreement; rather than everyone arguing over every little detail.” said Cruz. The goals for this year’s choir is to compete in State. Depending upon each other is a key thing for everyone. It is critical that all the members sing the best they can so everyone can unite their voices together and sound as if only one person is singing. story by danica

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HOW DO YOU GUYS PLAN TO MAKE NEHS MORE INTERACTIVE? We are trying to get the members more interested, because last year all we kind of did was pay for the cords. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO FOR NEHS? We want to make it less serious. A lot of people think we sit around and read books all day. We don’t. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO DO ALL OF THIS? English is my favorite class, so it is fun for me to be around people that feel the same way. And being a president, I know I can help in some way.

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and one of us can drop her off”, said Mrs Reisner. Mr Reisner said, “we have the same days off. So it’s easy to plan our family vacations.” On the other hand, the Reisners also share the negatives of working together. They both agree that bringing home papers to grade and work to do can affect their family time. story by claire

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BARREL racing is the unique hobby of horseback rider Megan Boyd

WHETHER RAIN OR SHINE, Emnett give his all at practice. Emnett fell in love with the sport when he watched it on the television with his parents when he was younger. “I always

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began playing football ten years ago, and now plays center for the varsity team. “My dad played football in high school and so did my uncle. I wanted to try it and it was amazing,” said Emnett. photo

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The power couple Mr. and Mrs. Reisner work to achieve harmony while confined to their conjoined rooms. The Reisners share that there can be negatives and positives of working together. “Working with my husband is very convenient because our work schedule works out to where either me or my husband can pick up our daughter

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“MY FAVORITE PART OF JAZZ BAND IS SOLOING TO CHAMELEON BECAUSE IT’S SO FUN,” said Duncan Schoepe, a senior. photo by julia diede

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“I PLAY MUSIC BECAUSE IT FEELS GOOD, MAN,” said Zachary Paul, a sophomore. photo by julia diede

“I LIKE JAZZ BAND BECAUSE IT’S A GOOD EXPERIENCE AND I MAKE A LOT OF FRIENDS,” said Katherine Doyle, a senior. photo by julia diede

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“The energy of the Nest gives me and other players energy and the excitement to drive better, and play harder,” said Max Solberg, a junior and cross-country runner.

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Windsor, and Morgan Easterbrook, seniors, encourage the players as they switch to play defense. The first home game was the first game the team had won this season. “I couldn’t contain my excitement, I was so happy for our boys,” said Mazella. photo by chloe heslop 3 WAVING THEIR FLASHLIGHTS IN THE AIR, members of the Nest sing along to “Sweet Caroline.” The song played at every game during the second quarter. “Singing that song reminds me of how much fun the games have been throughout high school,” said Natalie Hunter, a senior. photo by nicole neri 4 LAUGHING ON THE DAY OF THE DEAD Keegan Cook, Dellan Raich, Benjamin Rodenburg, NIcholas Potthoff and Joseph Wintermeyer sing the school song, “Whether we win or lose being at football games with my friends is my favorite,” said Wintermeyer. Every game he boys get together and cheer up he student section. photo by nicole neri

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“My favorite thing is when the Nest gets louder although they rarely chant for volleyball but when the do it makes me more excited to play harder,” said Casey Davis, a sophomore and volleyball player. photo by

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after scoring the tying touchdown. The Nest was encouraged to wear all tie-dye clothes for the game that night. photo by sam spina

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1 SCREAMING HIS HEART OUT, Benjamin Rodenburg cheers for the team

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7. “I’ve been in student council for many moons. It is my goal to help make this year one to remember!”

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6. “Hey everyone! I have been a part of student council for three years now. I believe that school shouldn’t just be about academics but about memories that will forever be held in our hearts. That being said, my goal is to make this year one to forever hold in your heart!”

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STUCO student body and class presidents say they got what it takes to win the votes of their fellow classmates, but who said what?

1. “I am running for sophomore class president because I love student council and I love our sophomore class! If elected, I will make sure that all of your voices are heard and I will do whatever I can to make your sophomore year a great year!”

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MEMBERS of the Nest encourage the football team as well as each other

were appointed to be the Nest leaders this year. “The team knows how passionate we all are, and how we all enjoy being there cheering on the team, winning or losing,” said Danahy. Matt Sill, a senior and varsity football player, enjoys the passion, dedication, and support of the Nest on game day. “It makes everyone on the team more rowdy, and creates more positive energy for the game among the teammates. Everyone on the team was nervous for the first home game and no one wanted to disappoint the Nest, but then we walked out of the locker room and heard all the cheering. It really made the team feel like we could win, and we did,”

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Skyler Cardoza, a junior, has been taking business classes since freshman year. Cardoza now helps at the student store daily. When choosing products for the store, Cardoza mentions that they are chosen because of “popular demand”. At the moment, the best selling product are the icees and the least are school supplies. Cardoza states that the store contains over 30 different products, so there is something for everyone’s enjoyment.

When someone is killed, the assassin and the target take a picture together and upload it to the CSassassins Twitter page. Teams get new targets every Friday, and the madness begins anew.

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There are also areas in which you are safe from assassination. These areas include school, work, church, and home, unless invited in by a resident. The only way to assassinate someone is to squirt them with a water gun.

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the struggles of war, “Veteran speakers are an important way for us to connect with history in a way that books, movies, or even teachers can not offer. They add a human component that only their experiences and the re-telling of those experiences can give.” said Geoffrey Johnson an American history teacher. photo by katelyn finegan 2 CONNECTING a story with a veteran, VHP brought soldiers to share stories about war. “The presentations made me realize how hard these veterans fought for us and how experienced and strong they really are.” said Tiana Aliberti a junior. photo by katelyn finegan

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The cycle is as follows: Every Friday at 6:45 a.m., Mazella and Mercer wait out in front of the main parking lot to assign each team a target. Teams are made up of two students, and once they have their targets the madness begins. Stalking, chasing, squirting; it’s all fair game. However, there are a few “safe” items, the most popular being the “floatie.” If you are wearing a floatie or one of the other “safe” items you cannot be assassinated by an enemy tram.

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solitary confinement. The other veteran speaker, Brett, also served in the Vietnam War. Born in Watertown New York, Brett grew up playing little league and graduated from Fort Sill. Eventually, Brett joined the military, becoming a forward observer, a soldier who collects intel on the battlefield and sometimes provides artillery or air support. “We had to kill them before they killed us, that’s the nature of warfare,” Brett explained. “Death is what war is all about.” Brett was also responsible for taking body count and identifying bodies. Today, Brett serves as a radio host for The Veterans Heritage Hour, and also as the vice president and board member for the VHP. story by devan williams

1 SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE VIETNAM WAR, a veteran helps students understand

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“It’s a fun game, it’s very suitable,” said Ella Keinanen. “I love the adrenalin and the rush you get from stalking people as well as being stalked.”

3 STANDING SMILING CHEEK TO CHEEK, Meghan Schindler, Julia Diede, Sadie Thompson, and Samantha Spina, juniors, pose for a photo after winning eighth place for the best yearbooks in show. This was the first time the yearbook received an award. “I couldn’t be happier, I’m happy our book got an award because I’m tired of newspaper winning all the time.” said Spina.

Managing the game may be laborious, but most of the seniors seem to be enjoying it.

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“I have never enjoyed journalism as much as right now. The more I learn about it. The conference showed me why the world needs journalism.” Rees Bixler, senior

that was geared towards stopping high school bullying. “The assembly was very powerful and it reminded us of what really matters in life and what kind of people we should strive to be,” Gum said. photo by julia diede

Thomas Kirk and Joe Brett shared their memories about their time in the military. Kirk, who served in the Air Force in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, was born in West Virginia during the depression in 1928. “I was not a particularly good student,” Kirk said. His mother had intended for him to be a doctor, but instead Kirk went to flight school so he could join the Air Force. “I suddenly found my point, my place in life,’’ Kirk recalls. In 1966, Kirk went to Vietnam. During a raid, Kirk’s plane was shot down by anti-aircraft fire. He was captured by Vietnamese soldiers who took him to a prison. Kirk was tortured for three days, then taken to a cell for another 28 days. Kirk would remain as a prisoner of war for another five years, two of those years spent in

Veterans Heritage Project (VHP) hosts veteran speakers every year. “Our main mission is to connect students with veterans,” said Barbara Hatch, former history teacher and founder of VHP. Cade Foster, a junior, conducts interviews with veterans and plans on joining the Navy. Students who join VHP are responsible for interviewing veterans and then writing quality essays about what they’ve heard. Students then come together to create a business plan for publishing these essays. These stories are then contributed to an annual volume of books titled, “Since you Asked.” Students also summarize their interviews in a presentation to the veteran community at a year-end reception. On October 26 this year,

“The convention really gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge in all the aspects that I was not familiar with. I learned a lot that I am going to use as a team leader.” Samantha Spina, junior

ATHLETES share how the Nest encourages them

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STANDING ATTENTIVELY with his team, Samuel Covert, a junior, shows respect for his country as the National Anthem is sung. Abigail Walker, a senior, sang before the varsity game. “Bravery is important because when you’re on the field you can’t be scared of your opponent,” said Covert. photo by julia diede

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TAKING SHELTER from the rain, Michael Siwek, athletic director, and James Swetter, dean of students, chat in the quad about the desert downpour. The two were often seen around campus at lunchtime. “Even though they are really busy, they always have time to listen to students,” Alexis Hunter-Wilson, a junior, said. photo by samantha spina

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POSING FOR HIS PORTRAITS, Kylen Schumacher, a junior, waits for the photographer to finish. “I hate when the photographer tells me to tilt my head more,” said Schumacher. photo by alexa dragone

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AS THE SUN ROSE OVER THE STADIUM, Nicole Neri, a senior, snaps photos of the horizon at Senior Sunrise. Senior Sunrise was an activity that all of the seniors attended to spend the beginning of the school year together. “I love photography so much that it basically takes over my whole life,” Neri said. photo by mia valenza

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AS HALF TIME rolls around, Bianca Wright, a senior, performs her routine with the rest of the pom team. The pom team came in second place in the National Qualifying Tournament. “I was so happy to be performing one of my favorite routines with my team,” said Wright. photo by nicole neri

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POSING AFTER SENIOR NIGHT, Ryan Tipton, Jack Wilson, Evan Schumacher, Zackary Clark, Jake Lockett, Hayden Nobis, Stephen Halstead, Madeline Jones, Lindsey Murphy, and Erika Richwagen, seniors, celebrate after finishing their final home meet. The seniors received personalized blankets as an end of the season reward. “Cross country has been the best part of high school. I’m so sad that this was my last season,” Jones, captain of the girl’s team, said. photo by alyssa grove

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WAVING TO THE STUDENT BODY, Allison Mazella, student body president, greets everyone before the varsity football game begins. Mazella cut the ribbon for the opening of the new football field. “It was so awesome to see so much school spirit while the Nest was cheering,” Mazella said. photo by nicole neri

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CELEBRATING A SCORED TOUCHDOWN, Julia Horner, a junior, cheers along with the other members of the Nest at the first game of the season. Students wore all blue that night. “The Nest is a family of fighters who feast on pride,” said Horner. photo by chloe hislop

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GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY, Cade Foster, a junior, sports army camoflauge to show his dedication for the Veteran’s Heritage Project. Foster was in his first year of VHP and interviewed veterans and assisted in coordinated veteran assemblies. “I’m securing the perimeter of the campus and keeping our school safe,” Foster said. photo by ashley kritzstein

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WARMING UP WITH THE MIRROR ACTIVITY, Isabella Esparza, a sophomore, and Natalie Neri, a senior, practice contact improvisation. In this method, one student would lead, while the other would follow the moves of the leader. “Contact improv is a great way to get dancers to relax and become more creative,” said Elissa Ericson. photo by nicole neri

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