April 2014

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Volume 95 + Issue 09 + 04.09.2014 Lee’s Summit, Missouri

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FROM THE EDITOR

The year is almost over. In only a matter of days I will be handing over the publication to next year’s editors.

I’m going to cry.

This staff has become my family. The J-Lab is my home away from home. We’ve been through so much together: missed deadlines, boy drama, celebrations, hard days, running out of coffee, and so much more.

I cannot put into words how proud I am of my staff and the publications we have produced. I have been told by many that this is the best publication Lee’s Summit High School has seen in years.

And I couldn’t agree more.

Over the course of the year, I have watched my staff grow. It is incredible to think about how far everyone has come, and as a result, how far our publication has as well.

This past Wednesday, we attended Journalism Day at the University of Missouri in Columbia. This event is put on by the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association and brings hundreds of young journalists together from across the state to celebrate their achievements.

There was not a single category in which Lee’s Summit High School was not celebrated.

Overall we took home 22 awards. Just about everything we entered placed. Not only that, but four of my staff members received Show-Me Awards, the highest award given. Many more received Superiors, the second highest. On top of that, two of my staff members placed in the Write-Off in which around 400 students competed.

I am one proud mama.A proud mama whose eyes are brimming with tears.

The year is wrapping up. Final decisions are being made.

Next week I pass the torch, the class splits in two, and my focus turns to the Senior Issue. Next year’s staff steps up to the plate and mama bird is left in the nest.

I know, I know. Too many mother analogies.

I am going to miss my staff. They are truly a large part of my life. Of course, I plan to visit as much as possible.

Actually, I plan to visit for the next three years. I need to watch my freshmen grow up.

I can’t wait to see what this publication will become. You guys have so much potential. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Challenge yourselves. And invite me to any parties you have.

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Spelling Bee Champ, Jordan Hoffman has a lot more going on in her ‘busy bee’ life than just spelling. Learn who she is and what inspires her.

The newest adventure brings a whole new twist to the Elder Scrolls legacy. Take a look inside this highly popular online game and see where you stand.

Beat the Hipsters and know the next big names in music before everything else. Give these bands a listen and embrace the hipster phrase: “I knew them before they were cool.”

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Carines has been riding horses since she was ten years old. Now she spends her day, not only on horseback, but also working in the stable with the animals she loves.

Two out of three persons suffering from depression do not seek help. Spreading awareness and understanding can help to change that.

Many people are forced to stay silent due to their sexuality.

Learn about The Day Of Silence and how it aims to spread awareness and end the silence.

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The University of Missouri hosts an annual competition where hundreds of student newspaper, yearbook, and broadcasting staffs compete for a chance to win big.

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Mr. Tiger has been unmasked.

In case you missed it or want to see it again, take a look at our recap and relive the event that is Mr. Tiger.

The clock is ticking. Prom is almost here. Learn some last minute prom tips and tricks including how to tie a tie, emergency kit checklist, and more.

Students show their support for youth suffering from depression by writing love on their arms.

Photo by Julia Ngega

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This is Our Moment The Hi-Life staff brings home 22 awards.

Photo by Julia Ngega The University of Missouri hosts an annual journalism competition through the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association. Hundreds of student newspaper, yearbook, and broadcasting staffs submit their best works for a chance to win. The day itself is filled with opportunities to further their journalistic abilities. Classes are held across the campus covering a variety of topics such as design, editorial leadership, photography, sports coverage, and more. In addition, students have the opportunity to compete in a write off or a photo shoot off.

Individual awards are ranked from top to bottom: Show-Me, Superior, Excellent, and Merit.

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Excellent for Chance Copeland’s ‘Christmas in the Park’ Excellent for Angela Lenhardt’s ‘Depression’ Excellent for Annelise Hanshaw’s ‘Eye of the Tiger’ Excellent for Morgan Jenkins’ ‘Don’t be Afraid of the Big, Bad, Cold’ Angela Lenhardt placed third in the Write-Off Maddy Wylie won an Honorable Mention in the Write-Off

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Show-Me for Carter Moore’s ‘Opening Night’ Photo Essay Show-Me for Juglia Ngega’s January’s cover Superior for Wendy Hayworth’s ‘LGBTQ Buttons’ Superior for Zach Boyle’s ‘Team Driven’ Excellent for Julia Ngega’s ‘I Will Not Let Depression Win’ Excellent for Mariah Walkenhorst’s ‘Green Heart’

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Superior for Sydnee Pointer’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ Superior for Wendy Hayworth’s ‘LGBTQ+’ Excellent for Wendy Hayworth’s November Cover Excellent for Wendy Hayworth’s ‘Christmas in the Park’ Excellent for Cara McCauley’s ‘The Music Spotlight’

Diversity Awareness Show-Me to Anna Myers for ‘Joseph Dennison’ Show-Me for Wendy Hayworth’s ‘Tiffany Smith’ Superior for Julia Ngega’s January cover

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A Very Busy Bee Ideas buzz around her head as ideas and words come together to form spectacular requiems

Bees are one of nature’s hardest workers. Each individual bee has a specific job they were born to do for the good of the hive. As humans we each have unique talents that benefit our world as well. Jordan Hoffman is a very busy girl with many extraordinary talents.

Jordan Hauffman “I would like to encourage everyone to believe in their own talents, so they can become the best that they can be,” sophomore Jordan Hoffman said.

“My average week is usually really busy I enjoy going to church on Sundays. On Mondays I participate in Preludium for two hours. On Wednesdays I have voice lessons. I try to make sure I am enjoying everything and living in the moment. Next year I am going to pursue the IB diploma,” sophomore Jordan Hoffman said.

Hoffman is a young, talented musician and has gotten many opportunities to let her talent shine.

“I have a CD of original music named Jericho and it is available on iTunes. I think of all my accomplishments this has been the most exciting to see it develop. I hope I can inspire people and bring them hope in their lives with my music,” Hoffman said.

All of Hoffman’s music is available on her website jordangabriella.com. She has had a passion for music since a young age and has been blessed to see her passion grow and bloom.

“I have been writing music since seventh grade and started writing choral pieces in eighth grade, and so far I have written five choral pieces and writing music is something I’d love to do all my life,” Hoffman said.

Songwriting is an extraordinary talent that not many people possess. It takes higher order thinking and great inspiration.

“I write songs about people that are special to me and experiences that I have had or scriptures.

Most of my songs are inspirational or center around a message of empowerment for people my age. My inspiration comes definitely comes from Christ. I write about how I see God and where I see God at work around me,” Hoffman said.

Hoffman wrote a beautiful choral piece for fellow sophomore Laura Merwin who was diagnosed with leukemia and has inspired many with her never fading courage.

“At pre contest concert the preludium choir sang a song that I wrote that is dedicated to Laura. I wrote that song last summer while I was keeping

Laura in my prayers. She is just such an inspiration and her courage is so inspiring that I was really excited when finished writing the song called Sunbeam. I gave this song to Mr. Sullivan and he accepted it for our choir to sing,” Hoffman said.

Hoffman’s little sister, Sophia, is also very talented and has followed in her little sister’s footsteps.

“My sister, Sophia, is such a sweet and brilliant young girl and she was on the Ellen show because she tied for first in the Jackson county spelling bee,” Hoffman said.

Hoffman has her own amazing spelling bee experience and has had great success at the national level.

“I have been participating in spelling bees from the fourth to eighth grade and I was in the in the national spelling bee for three years and tied for eighth in eighth grade. When I made the finals of the national spelling bee It was just such an incredible experience and I was just enjoying the ride for every second by that point. I wasn’t nervous because I knew I had done my best and I had peace with my outcome,” Hoffman said To be able to go to the national spelling bee takes a lot of dedication and hard work and an intense knowledge of words.

“There is so much work and preparation that goes into it. To prepare I like to study word patterns and the language of origin and study how words are constructed. The people who win the spelling bee usually memorize the dictionary, but I was also busy at that time too busy with my music and I didn’t want to give that up,” Hoffman said.

For bees to survive, they have to be well-oiled machines that work to their breaking point.

Hoffman though makes bees look like they should be reclining on Lazyboys with a bag of chips with how hard she works and all the time she puts into her talents.

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The Elder Scrolls Online

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The newest adventure brings a whole new twist to the Elder Scrolls legacy.

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installment in Bethesda Studios’ smash hit series: The Elder Scrolls. However, this chapter is unlike anything fans have ever seen before. The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMORPG, which stands for Massively Multiplayer Online RolePlaying Game. Players will be set in the fictional world of Tamriel. The world is under peril, and it is up to players to put an end to the evil Prince Molag Bal’s tyranny. The Prince takes advantage of the political turmoil in Tamriel and opens a portal with the hopes of transporting all of Tamriel into his realm: Coldharbour.

The key to Elder Scrolls Online is customization. It all begins with choosing a character. The game provides different races to choose from, each with particular skills that are primarily strong for that race. After the player is finished making the tough decision of which race to play as, they can then design their character to look however way they please. Once this is completed, the player JLABMAG.COM HI+LIFE BEAT 08

is immersed into Tamriel, and is ready to begin their astonishing journey.

The biggest element to The Elder Scrolls Online is that it is an online only game. In every Elder Scrolls game prior, the player was bound to completing quests on their own, with occasional help from computer-controlled allies. Now, players can play along side their friends, completing quests and raging huge battles against other players.

Since the beginning, The Elder Scrolls brand has been tied with outstanding nobility. Players really do fall in love with this series instantly and entirely.

Released in late 2011, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, was both a giant commercial as well as critical accomplishment.

Praised for its seamless gameplay and phenomenal story-telling ability, Skyrim received near perfect scores in reviews and grossed over $450 million only a week after its release. Even with The Elder Scrolls Online’s fresh new take on the beloved series, it is expected to be well received by critics and fans alike.

The Elder Scrolls Online will be available for purchase for PC on Apr 4. Xbox One and Playstation 4 versions of the game are to follow sometime this June.

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Game of the Year awards won by the Elder Scrolls franchise between Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim.

To learn more about The Elder Scrolls Online, scan this code using a smartphone or tablet.

One Up in Profits.

According to The Business Insider gamers who stream on twitch make anywhere between $50 and $200 on average for each commercial they run.

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Videogames are a widespread source of entertainment, more and more people are making money off of them each day.

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People have always criticized gamers, accusing them of lacking any potential, talent, or real-world skills.

Many assume that one could never turn a profit playing video games, those people are wrong. There are several ways one could turn playing video games into a substantial amount of money.

The first and probably the most promising method is making let’s play videos or streaming on Twitch TV. Most professionals find themselves making quite a pretty penny, by just playing video games and recording it for hundreds or even thousands to see. One great example is James Varga, but people know him better as Phant0mL0rd. Varga has live streams on twitch and videos of him playing League of Legends on youtube. He makes money through twitch subscribers who pay a small fee to gain special privileges on his channel and advertisement on both his youtube and twitch channels.

Another good way a lot of gamers make money is through selling accounts for a game or in-game items, such as weapons,

armor,visual upgrades, and even in-game currency to people for real world currency.

Oddly enough, people are willing to buy these items from these people unwilling to put in the effort necessary to earn these items or statuses of those accounts. People have sold these things for as much as thousands, making large sums of money for just playing video games. However this method isn’t all good, it means spending hours trying to earn certain items rather than just enjoying the game.

The most difficult method for making money while playing video games is participating in e-sports tournaments. These tournaments are where professionals come together to see who’s the best of the best

however; this isn’t their only motivation, typically prizes of monetary value are offered to the winners. While this method has an exponentially larger payout than the other two that have been mentioned, this is the least viable way to make anything because it is completely reliant on winning the tournament by defeating players who are quite possibly just as skilled as the competitor if not more so.

They say if people do what they love the money will come and while this is not necessarily true for all things, video games can earn someone quite a bit of money. With careful planning someone can turn playing video games into a full blown career.

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Written by Kaylee Roumas Photos provided by AP Images Design by Cara McCauley

Watch out for these movies that are soon to hit theatres near you.

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The Fault in Our Stars In theatres June 6

It is the love story between Hazel Lancaster and Augustus Waters, two star-crossed lovers who met each other at a cancer support group; Augustus being in remission and Hazel being Terminal. When Augustus takes a liking to Hazel, he is determined to make her days wonderful and he uses his “wish” from the wish granting factory to take Hazel to Amsterdam to visit her favorite author of the book that she never seems to stop reading.

Hazel and Augustus’s relationship evolve, and one will finally see why there is a fault in their stars.

The Amazing Spiderman 2

Maleficent

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In theatres May 30

Peter Parker’s life has been quite busy, from trying to graduate, to fighting crime as the amazing Spiderman. His life changes quickly when Oscorp, an experimental laboratory, starts sending a whole slew of villains against him, including; Electro, who has the amazing ability to control electricity, Rhino, with superhuman strength, heightened speed and agility and incredible stamina and finally the Green Goblin, a man whose intelligence, strength and healing ability has been increased to inhuman levels.

Find out how Peter manages to deal with all thevillains.

The untold story of the witch who cursed Aurora in the classic story Sleeping Beauty. It tells of Maleficent’s past and how cold hearted betrayal hardened her heart. Driven by revenge, she puts a curse on the king’s newborn princess, Aurora. However, what she did not know is that the princess may be the key to peace in the land and is forced to take action that will change the world she is from and the world she grew to love forever.

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He first got his start on the T.V. show, 7th Heaven, but has traded that in for the big screen. He has gained popularity in major parts in Warm Bodies and Now You See Me, but next year we will see him in many more movies starting with Neighbors. Then he will be in Business trip and The Sound and the Fury.

Dave Franco

He hit the big screen in 2010 in the movie Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief. Since, he has starred in The Three Musketeers, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, in which he got raving reviews. Now he is going to be in the upcoming movie Noah, where he will be playing Ham, Noah’s son.

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Check out these stars who are rising to the top and will be starring on the big screen

Moretz first gained her fame in the film Kickass based off of a popular comic book series when critics raved about her portrayal of Hit-Girl. She went on to Hugo, where she played the friend of the orphan looking for his father she starred in Dark Shadows and her most recent film; Carrie.

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These movies just reached theatres and are sure to put everyone on the edge of their seat.

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his action packed movie is based on what many know as the biblical story of Noah and the flood.

He was a man chosen by God to build an ark because of an upcoming flood. This flood would destroy all evil in the world, and only the innocent would be spared and be put in the ark. There is a war started when people begin to realize Noah was telling the truth about the flood and they try to board the ark, but it is too late. This is the end of the world, as they know it.

Directed by Darren Aronofsky, staring Russell Crowe as Noah, Jennifer Connelly, Logan Lerman, and Emma Watson. The film is rated PG-13 for violence.

IMDB gave it 6.9/10 rating while saying it is action, adventure, and drama. Opening weekend it made about 4 million dollars and took number one on the charts.

Although this is based off of the biblical story, some may say that they do get a little far-fetched in some scenes, but according to ratings, those far-fetched scenes do not change how people feel about the movie.

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Divergent

ivergent takes place in future Chicago in a place where each member of society is divided into five groups called factions: Erudite, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, and Abnegation.

When a person reaches the age of sixteen they will be given an aptitude test to determine which faction they are most like, then they go to a ceremony where they will choose the faction that they will join. Once a person has chosen a faction, there is no going back.

When Beatrice Prior learns that she is divergent (meaning she is not like any of the factions), she must find her true identity and fight for her life.

The first in a trilogy produced by Neil Burger, and based on the book series by Veronica Ross. International Movie Database gave it a 7.6/10 rating and classifying it as Action, Adventure, and Sci-Fi. The movie made over $56 million in opening weekend making it the most watched movie at the time.

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First Listen

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Better than first love. Music sticks around.

Parade of Lights

Song: We’re the Kids Genre: Alt-electro, Shoegaze rock Lead Vocals/Guitar- Ryan Daly Drums- Anthony Improgo Bass Guitar/Backing vocals- Randy Schulte Keyboard/Backing Vocals- Michelle Ashley

Artist at a Glance: Parade of Lights’ first EP, Born to Live, Born to Love, was released in 2012. Before this milestone, Daly and Improgo recruited Schulte and Ashley, and together they honed their live performance sound. Once Astralwerks Records heard We’re the Kids, the band was signed. Since, they have toured across multiple western states, opening for Imagine Dragons, The Neighbourhood, and Fitz and the Tantrums.

Artist Assessment: We’re the Kids’ intro emulates the music scene today, focusing on heavy electronic influence and airy vocals. With its chanting and annoyingly catchy chorus, Daly’s voice seems over powered by formable synths. The lyrics struggle to be heard while the song’s repetitive nature takes forefront over the front man, and originality crumbles as the song strains against its pop music ties. So like a peanut butter and banana sandwich, We’re the Kids is different, just not different enough.

Star Sticker Rating: 2.5/5 Ancestry.music: So similar they could be related.

Other artists one may enjoy:

MGMT- Song: Kids Wild Cub- Song: Thunder Clatter Blondfire- Song: Where the Kids Are

Childish Gambino Song: 3005 Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop

Artist at a Glance: Once cast member of the show Community,

Donald Glover now focuses on his music career as rapper, Childish Gambino. In 2008, he released his first record and since has put out multiple mixtapes, various underground works, and his newest album, Because the Internet, was dropped in 2013.

Artist Assessment: 3005 opens with a fierce beat and strong hook.

This, though, does not compensate for the song’s typical mantra: party, drink booze, and hang with homies. The chorus’ message slightly redeems, by throwing some positive light on the concepts of love, and the second verse is more creative with its cleverly pronounced rhymes: “We in here like Rogaine, or leave it like Cobain,” he sings. Sadly, this is not enough to refute the song’s lack of cohesiveness and inscrutable views. Towards the conclusion, with its feel of La La La by Naughty Boy, 3005 falls to comparison. All in all, Childish Gambino dropped a song, now he needs to organize the pieces.

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Ancestry.music: So similar they could be related. Other artists one may enjoy: T.I. ft. Rihanna- Song: Live Your Life Drake- Song: Draft Day Eminem ft. Sia- Song: Beautiful Pain

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Additional Sources: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/childish-gambino-mn0002487188/biography http://www.gomoxie.org/ARTISTS/GAMBINO/CG.htm http://www.gomoxie.org/ARTISTS/POL/POL.htm

Basketball Recap Taking a look back at the season.

Story by Payton Seymour, Photos by Annelise Hanshaw and Wendy Hayworth

2000.

This is not the number of times Miley Cyrus has taken pictures with her tongue dangling. Or the number of combined Kardashian / Jenner relationships. This number, 2000, represents the year in which the basketball team last won Districts.

‘From a fans’ point of view, I guess you could say we were the underdogs, but to us, we knew we had an advantage. It’s hard to beat a team three times in one season,” sophomore, Oliver Edwards said. ‘ It was definitely the craziest game I’ve ever played in” senior Grant Robbins added.

The BSS game was as Robbins described. Crazy, they won the intensity battle 78-74. This basketball season was more than a success. The team accomplished things they have not done in fourteen years. Clearly, there have been some changes. Besides the awesome new coach Blake Little, our school spirit has also grown alongside the team’s success.

“A lot of teams are losing a lot of people. We’re just getting one year older,” sophomore Blake Spellman said.

We too, are losing great players like Bruce Bias, Grant Robbins, Jon Gilkey, Matt Glaze, and Landon Croteau.

However were also gaining a more experienced Phil Propst, Marquawn Wilson, Nick Larkin, Jordan Bennett, Oliver Edwards, Blake Spellman, and Drew Lock. The team chemistry will also be even stronger.

After interviewing some of the team, one thing is clear; they act and play as one unit on and off the court. When asked questions like “ Which of the main people did you look to he most?” They all responded with a slight laugh, and said “ there are no ‘main people’. ‘’Everyone is important, and everyone brings something different to the table.” State or not, the boys are champions.

Top Left: Sophomore Nick Larkin goes up for a layup.

Bottom Left: Sophomore Blake Spellman drives the ball up the court in hopes of scoring for the Tigers.

Top Right: Senior Landon Croteau takes a shot despite several opposing players trying to stop him.

Bottom Right: Senior Bruce Bias looks to throw the ball to a teammate.

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Top: Cairnes demonstrates her masterful equestrian skills making her way though the course Middle: Cairnes shows the judges her horse’s great posture.

Bottom: Cairnes takes home a ribbon for first place with the help from her amazing horse.

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Kara Cairnes gallops through life with her horse by her side

ho said following your dreams would be hard? Junior Kara Cairnes is proving to us that she never gives up on pursuing dreams of her own.

Carines has been riding horses since she was ten years old. Cairnes’ father noticed that the stables near her were giving horseback riding lessons and right then he signed her up and she has been riding ever since.

Not only is she riding to show her passion in horses, Cairnes also works in the stables and is a part time trainer.

Cairnes’ said her very first show was her favorite. She remembers all of the games and the excitement.

“It just felt like a very relaxed environment. My very first show was also the first year my mom let me wear lipstick so that was really cool,” Cairnes said.

Cairnes’ favorite part about doing her first show were the outfits and getting dressed up.

Cairnes’ mom is her biggest supporter in her horse shows.

“My trainers will usually yell at me when something goes wrong at the show, but my mom is always there for me and she always gives me the positives of every show. When there is something I need, she is always there and she is at every one of my shows, she is definitely a show mom,” Cairnes said.

Not all riders are going to be perfect; sooner or later they will have their little bumps. Carines shares an embarrassing moment that she has had in her years of riding. Four years ago, it had concluded the last day of the Missouri State Fair, which happened to be in the last class of

the weekend that usually lasts for four days.

“That day my horse was really tired, the class consisted of you doing a solo in a big arena with the judges, all of a sudden my horse takes off running, and as she is running, she almost hits the judge. Apparently no one had shut the gates, so luckily two ladies were able to stop her and bring her back to the arena.

It was pretty embarrassing but also very scary,” Cairnes said.

Cairnes has many shows including Western Pleasure, Showman Ship and Holster classes, as well as Hunt Seat.

There was a four year battle to finally convince her parents into getting her first horse. The one she got was leased to her, which means that she rented him from her trainer. Her trainer then talked to her parents and before she knew it, Cairnes had received him as a present for Christmas.

When it comes to show season, Cairnes’ horse has the winter off and he is also getting older.

However, she does not let anything keep her from riding. Every spring break she visits the stables and is always out riding when school is out she rides him about every day.

Pursuing her dreams was a huge step and has gotten Cairnes very far. She is very excited for her next coming show this May.

Written by Jessica Brammer Photos by Eden Fitzgibbons Design by Cara McCauley

A & Q

with KJ Dillard

KJ Dillard works to become a pro skateboarder Q: What is it like being a skateboarder?

A: It’s a lifestyle, I guess.

Q: What is your favorite thing about skateboarding?

A: You can do your own thing without anyone telling you what to do, and it’s in my free time too.

It’s not like any other organized sport or like a team sport because I practice whenever I feel like it; I don’t have a schedule or anything. I just enjoy it a lot.

Q: Where do you go to skate?

A: I go anywhere in the Kansas City area, like different skate parks. Then when I’m filming for a video, I go to different streets and stuff like that; I travel a lot for it too. I’ve been to Minnesota, Maine, and California.

Q: What do you do when you travel?

A: I skate in contest. I went to Pennsylvania for a camp.

Q: What’s the coolest thing that has happened while you were travelling?

A: I meet people from a lot of different places. I’ve met different pros and stuff like that; it’s really cool.

Q: Tell me about filming.

A: Filming is where you put together a video

part, and you send it to different companies.

Once you’ve sent it to different companies, they check it out; and if they like it, they’ll start sending you products and stuff like that. Then you’ll eventually start skating with them and filming with them. They’ll eventually put you on the team. You go from different levels, like amateur to pro.

I’m in the works of filming a video part right now, so I have to get it done by the end of the year.

Q: What is in the video?

A: Just different tricks that I’ve been working on. Sometimes I don’t get a trick in the day I film; I might have to come back two or three times and get the trick at the spot.

Q: Have you ever been injured?

A: Yes, but I haven’t broken anything, luckily.

I have regular injuries but nothing too serious.

Q: What is your ultimate goal?

A: If I don’t go pro or have a career in it, just to work in the skateboard field in the business side of it. But ultimately, I just want to be involved in it no matter what, whether pro or working in the industry side of it.

Written by Annelise Hanshaw Photos by Jared Shepherd Design by Annelise Hanshaw

1.Lea McKeighan Skate Park is a popular area for local skateboarders. 2. A local skateboarder finds concentration as he leaves the board. 3. There are 11.1 million skateboraders in the United States 4.

Skating causes many injuries and is a big risk.

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WARNING SIGNS

THE FACTS BEHIND THE STIGMA

- Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.

- Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or buying a gun.

- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.

- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.

- Talking about being a burden to others.

- Increasing their use of alcohol or drugs.

- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.

- Sleeping too little or too much.

- Withdrawing or isolating themselves.

- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.

- Displaying extreme mood swings.

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High school students want to make a change, but are not really sure how. Senior Kora Wilkes has figured out how to use her voice to spread her message.

Wilkes has taken the national campaign to write love on her arms, and brought it into the daily lives of so many high school students.

To Write Love On Her Arms is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

“I got the idea from a paper I wrote for a class,” Wilkes said.

Wilkes wrote a paper over the government not paying enough attention to mental illness.

“They are wasting time and effort on things that do not matter when people are suffering,” Wilkes said.

Wilkes decided that if no one else was going to help, then she would

do it.

“I stumbled on story tellers page, and did my research,” Wilkes said.

She needed a teacher to help make her plans fall into place, so Wilkes asked art teacher Angie Prindle.

“I thought it was a great way to help students who are dealing with depression,” Prindle said.

Two out of three people who struggle with depression do not seek help. Wilkes and Prindle are here to change that.

On April 17 from 7:00-9:00 there is going to be a night of hope in the lecture hall.

The night of hope is where guest speakers will tell their stories to help raise awareness.

In addition to the Night of Hope, Hertzog Stadium will host a 5K on Sun, Apr 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Walk for yourself.

Walk for a friend.

Walk for a cause.

“We want to help teens find resources and help if they need it,” Prindle said.

One Word. All around the country, mental health advocates, friends, and family members write ‘love’ on their arms to show their support to those struggling with depression. “We want to help teens find resources and help if they need it, Prindle said. Photo by Julia Ngega.

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Dear Hi+Life Readers,

Change is constantly happening all around us, even though we rarely ever take the time to stop and see some of the small changes in life. Even though we do not always control the changes, they affect you no matter what. We are also faced with decisions that can have tremendous impacts on our lives.

Change can be for the better, and sometimes for the worst.

Coach changed the time for practice and you missed you favorite show, but that same day you changed your hair and got a haircut and your crush complimented you on it. You do not always pay attention to the changes that you have no control over, but what about the ones you can control?

Reflect back on the past year and think about some things that you wish you could have done better. Ponder some of the things that you wish you had done at all.

Decide to make a change for the better in some way; push to do something you have always wanted, or improve on something you already do. Whether it is practicing

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half an hour more each day to shave that fraction of a second off of your race time, or asking out that cute girl who sits behind you in math class. You can make choices that boost your confidence, or help you learn from your mistakes and improve on them. At the end of the day, change cannot always be controlled, but why not make the small part that can be controlled by you worthwhile?

The Hi+Life Staff

Account with AP Images POLICY: The Hi+Life is an open forum to provide up to date and pertinent information compiled by high school journalists. The Hi+Life is a student led publication. None of the opinions in our publication reflect the views of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District.

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Lee’s Summit High School 400 SE Blue Parkway Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063

SILENCE FOR A DAY ARE YOU UP FOR IT? Many people are forced to stay silent due to their sexuality because of this The Day Of Silence has a whole day dedicated to stopping that silence.

What it would be like to have to be silent for a whole lifetime, not ever saying a word to another living soul for fear of being rejected or ridiculed. What it would be like to be silent for a single day in support of these people. This is what The Day Of Silence is about.

The Day Of Silence started in support of LGBT+, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans, and other sexualities, youth and adults who, in the past, were put to death, exiled, or simply ridiculed for being LGBT+. It has now morphed into a way to stop bullying and harassment as well as encourage schools to take a stance of support for all LGBT+ youth at their schools. This year it happens on April 11.

During The Day Of Silence, students vow to be silent for the whole day in order to show their support and to encourage meaningful changes around the school.

Some of these changes include allowing same gender escorts, having gender neutral bathrooms and locker rooms, and having more rules handling the bullying of LGBT+ students.

Students have many different ways they are able to participate in The Day Of Silence, considering there may be classes where students are required to talk. Some of these classes would be choir, theatre, language classes, or in leadership positions within a class. Because of this many students choose

to have modified versions of The Day Of Silence. Some students choose to carry a dry erase board around to communicate, other text, some break the silence only for the class period(s) they are required to speak in.

The Day Of Silence, the student can bring it up to their principal, or even go onto the website and file a report about this supposed discrimination.

School in general does not have the ability to prohibit students to participate based on the idea that it is disruptive. The only way a school could legally prohibit them would be to somehow prove that The Day Of Silence really was disrupting the class or school day. If a student gets harassed during the day, the school cannot claim that as disruption because of the Day Of Silence and therefore punish the students by not allowing it anymore. The school would be required to take action on the students doing the harassing.

As students, there are many laws surrounding what can and cannot be done or On a final note, the school cannot restrict student speech just because it offends said, or in this case not said. Though these other students. Student speech can only be laws seem restrictive in nature, they overall restricted if it causes a proven disruption, serve to protect the student body. The Day if the speech is hateful or discriminatory in Of Silence website lays out all laws that nature, or uses curse words. relate to this subject.

Overall, The Day Of Silence is a great A major law relates to not speaking, all activity that has benefited LGBT+ youth and students have the right to not speak during adults all across the country. LGBT+ youth passing period, lunch, and before and after and adults have been benefited in many ways, school. However, one of the largest ways they have benefited during classes teachers is The Day Of Silence informs many people are allowed to call about what LGBT+ means and the pain on a student and that and silence LGBT+ peoples have suffered student is required to throughout history. answer. Though, if No matter how the silence is achieved that student feels like The Day Of Silence spreads the word and the teacher is calling support of LGBT+ youth and adults loud on them because of and clear.

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So You Wanna Be a COMIC ARTIST?

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Reliving MR. TIGER

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DeVonte’ “Slayd” Cobbs was crowned the 2014 Mr. Tiger. As the crowd chanted “Slayd”, Cobbs takes center stage and basks in all his glory.

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Crowned Mr. Photogenic, Cameron Olson, returns among his peers on stage with a big smile on his face.

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AJ Cott sweeps his arm across the stage as the Mr. Tiger boys create a wave of white.

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The Mr. Tiger candidates can “be your hero, baby.”

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opening, causing an uproar from the females in the crowd.

“stanky leg” during his skit with Jayce Cornell and Leo Liu, called Skootz Gang. during their opening number.

Ward and Rachel Pate strike a pose at center stage.

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Floral Fashion One dress is styled four ways for a floral look 1

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1. It is a date night, darling

2. I Mean Business

  Put an oversized peach knit sweater with a floral headband. Add any soft colored sweater that hangs loosely off the shoulder. Do not be afraid to mix floral prints. Finding a matching necklace that is similar to the sweater is always a cute accessory. To make that special someone drool all night, add strappy heels or sparkly flats. Touch ups may be needed throughout the night, keep them safely secured in a soft colored satchel.

  For this outfit, a girly, floral dress is paired with a periwinkle blazer and a hot pink, green and periwinklematching necklace. For a professional look, add strappy heels or solid colored pumps. Do not distract from the outfit.

4. Just Casual

3. Midnight Memories This dress is more than just mature; it shows an edge that any girl can rock.

Match with a gold and black loose tee that can be tied at the bottom and of course, gold jewelry. For a complete daring look, pair with dark ankle boots.

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Everyone loves wearing dresses in a casual way. With these tips, it is possible to look nonchalant in a dress.

This look is perfect for those who prefer a sporty look.

Throw on a letterman jacket or a cheap one from a simple store and pair with a busy hat. Mixing prints are always fun to do, but just make sure the color schemes are matching. For accessories, do not be afraid to latch on a small gold necklace for a laid back appearance. Lastly, slip into a comfortable pair of ankle boots or converse.

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Man’s Best Friend is...

His Cat?

One local feline reaches fame.

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nglish teacher Matthew Buxton’s cat is certainly no ordinary cat. His cat is one fabulous feline of a model.

“It’s been a few years, but we tend to not like to talk about where he is right now,” said Buxton. “I think it’s important to focus on the peak of his career, which I think in many respects has yet to be topped by any other kitties in the area.”

According to Buxton, his cat had already been born to be a model. Oscar is naturally good looking with perfect facial symmetry and paw structure.

Magazines that he has modeled in include Hallmark Magazine.

“He became a model out of sheer talent. When you have the looks that Oscar does, you don’t go searching for gigs, they come and find you,” said Buxton.

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Buxton has had Oscar by his side for five years. Oscar came from an animal shelter and was adopted in 2008. Little did he know of the talent that lied within him.

“It’s been tough for him. We have to have some talk now and then about just making sure he stays centered,” said Buxton. “At the end of the day, you realize that there are other kitties in the world that maybe aren’t as handsome, but you still need to conduct yourself in a respectful way.”

The glory days are over for Oscar now though. He sits around the house, eats, and hunts for small birds. Though Oscar career has come to a close, Buxton says that he thinks Oscar will make a return to the modeling scene later in the game.

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Hard work, practice, and passion pay off.

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he music begins from a dead silence. In a split second, sophomore James Farquhar’s eyes meet those of his accompanist, With a flourish his bow meets the strings of the gleaming instrument, and his accompanist’s fingers gracefully dance over ivory keys. The music is a whirlwind of crescendos, decrescendos, rich and heavy bow strokes and fingers moving with such vigor that, at moments in the piece, they appear blurred. When the song ends, James stands, takes a slight bow, and exits the room, a slow smile breaking out on his face.

For Farquhar, this was an ordinary performance at the district-wide competition, a performance that earned him a one (superior) rating and the chance to continue on to the state level.

His passion for music and the thick sound of the cello began when he was in elementary school.

“I started playing the cello [in fourth grade] because my teacher at the time, Mrs. Maxwell, played the Jaws theme on it,” Farquhar said.

He explained that he was inspired by the deep, thick growl it produced.

Ever since then, his love for music specifically music made by the cello - has continued to grow.

“I love that music can take you out of one place and virtually transport you to another. It is a sensation that is intricate yet indescribable,” Farquhar said.

Farquhar said that passion is heavily intertwined with his playing. It is this passion that delivers him out of this world and into another, a world full of beautiful melodies and indescribable moments of beauty, happiness, and joy.

Despite Farquhar’s success in playing his instrument, it has not always been an easy road. Even he has faced struggles along the way.

“There was a period of time while I was a student of cello when I was struggling with the concept of a committed practice routine,” Farquhar said. “Since then, I have escaped the boredom of practicing.” Farquhar said that the passion he has for the cello can be just as valuable within practice as it is within performance. It is the motivation for him to do what it takes to improve his craft.

All of that work must pay off somewhere.

“Recently, I auditioned for the Lee’s

Summit Symphony Youth Artist Competition and won,” Farquhar said.

Since he was the winner, he is honored with the opportunity of performing a solo at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on the day of the Lee’s Summit Symphony’s showcase concert, May 25.

“It’s a humbling victory which I thank God for every day,” Farquhar said.

For others that are trying to improve at an instrument or anything in life, Farquhar had a few words.

“To anyone who is striving to become better, I say to persist, persist, persist. Never give up and never forfeit the authenticity of

Dedication: Sophomore James Farquhar carefully studies the music before him, placing his fingers with care as the music swells. “It is a sensation that is intricate yet indescribable,” Farquhar said.

Farquhar recently won the Lee’s Summit Symphony Youth Artist Competition and will be performing a cello solo at the Kauffman Center during Lee’s Summit Symphony’s showcase concert on May 25.

your craft,” Farquhar said.

Farquhar said that no matter what it is a person wants to improve, it is important to do it from the heart. With his music, he has done exactly that -- taken what he views as a gift and poured his heart into it. His success has merely been the icing on the cake of his passion for music.

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A New Journey

To a whole New World...

She has traveled over, 8,000 miles,16-17 hours (plus the ten hour time difference), across to two oceans, into a completely different world.

By Angela Lenhardt Photos courtesy of Visrutha Ram Design by Megan Terry

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stronauts have to undergo years vigorous training before they can venture into the unknown. They learn survival skills, go through simulators, go underwater to practice their space walk, and many other training exercises. This girl has been preparing for her journey since she was in kindergarten.

“The biggest culture shock was school.

You don’t move to classes and teachers move to classes. Back in India you didn’t get to choose your subject, but here you have a lot of options which I really like because I get to take art,” said Visrutha Ram a foriegn exchange student from India.

Schools are very different in other countries. Even other states have different ways of approaching education.

Education is taken very seriously in the Indian culture.

“Teachers are so much more friendly here, back in India studies were more complicated and teachers wanted things to be perfect, perfect and perfect. We have uniforms to school,” said Ram. We are very lucky to live in a country most people speak English. Contrary to popular belief English is actually not that hard to learn for our friends across the water. What is most difficult though is our slang.

“We have 22 official regional languages. I used to talk my state language and my national language. I was used to English since at my school they had taught it since kindergarten the first few when people would say gotcha I was like what does that even mean,” said Ram. America has commonly been referred to as a melting pot of ethnicities. India has its own kind of melting pots.

“When it comes to religion India is kind of a melting pot of religions so you find Hindu, Christian, Muslim.” said Ram Americans also eat lots of double

cheese burgers and super sized fries.

Luckily for their liver Indians do not eat those kind of things.

“We eat a lot of spicy food. I was never to such sandwiches, sandwiches, and sandwiches. I had never tasted cheese or peanut butter,” said Ram Missourians are sick and tired of the cold weather. In India they have warm and also humid weather. Especially during monsoon season.

“I have never seen snow in India. This is my first time experiencing such cold weather,” There are lot of good things to be said about Americans. There is also a lot of flaws to us as well.

“My favorite thing about America is the importance they give to people’s personal interests.My least favorite is how sometimes people talk like cussing and bad language. When you go to another country they tell that to not get angry and to be patient,” said Ram Ram has lots of interests and its a good things she has come to a country where she can express her interests freely. “ I love art and to talk about political stuff. I wanna to be a leader because I got a chance to attend this one leadership camp where i got to meet the congressman and the senator,” said Ram Ram has really dived into the American experience and has made lots of good friends here.

“She is very sweet, and is eager to learn, she is friends with everybody, and she genuinely cares about other people,” said Tabitha Long friend of Ram. It takes a lot of work and training to be able to venture out into a place that is so different. It takes a lot of courage and luckily Ram has that courage now Americans get to learn about a culture that is very unique and interesting and get to know a girl who is equaly unique and interesting.

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Tie Guide

Almost time for prom, all he has to do is tighten the knot, he makes his final maneuver only to find his efforts are in vain, the wide end is shorter than the narrow one. If only he knew how to properly tie a tie, but all is not lost, there might just be a guide to help this young romantic.

The Eldredge Windsor knot A relatively new knot, the Eldredge gives a certain class to any tuxedo and will keep your date dancing all night in admiration of your skill. The Eldredge is a trickier knot to tie, so do not save it to the last minute to try.

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Begin with the wide side of the tie on your left, down to your belt line and the narrow side on your right.

Cross the narrow side in front of the wide side and behind back to the right.

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Fold the narrow side up towards your face over the collar and down through the space between the tie and your shirt.

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Start with the wider side of the tie on your left about twice as long as the thin side. Cross the wide side across the front.

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Prom Etiquette To maintain a good relationship during and after the dance, it is important to be a gentleman to your date and have good etiquette. You don’t need to bow and speak like Shakespeare, but follow some of the most basic tips to keep the woman of your dreams on your good side.

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Loop the thin side in front again and up under your collar. Then take the narrow side over the top of the knot down in front of the tie.

The Windsor knot is a timeless, perfectly shaped tie knot that every man should know by heart. Commit these instructions to memory so you never have to go back to clip-ons again.

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Listen. It is not necessary Pay for her dinner. It for her to hear about your may seem like the most new max lift weight, or how obvious of tips, but if you scored the game-winning you avoid the bill, she may touchdown. Let her talk about how avoid you. she feels and what she’s interested in instead.

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Remember your table manners. Throwbacks to the little Mermaid, forks are not combs ladies and gentlemen. Do not forget to pull out her chair, and don’t eat like a feral hog.

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Bring the narrow side behind the wide side and back in front, under itself. Pull this knot tight.

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Loop the thin side under the left side above the knot.

Bring it 7. over the top and then under the right side just like you did the left.

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Take the thin side 9. over the top and under itself, pulling this knot tight.

Bring it up again towards your face.

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Take the tie down through the space between your shirt and the tie again.

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Cross the wide side over the front.

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Bring the tie up again through the space in between the shirt and tie once more.

Pull the tie through the front loop and then congratulations!

You have tied a tie!

Hide the 10. remaining thin side under the collar, completing your clean and perfectly layered tie knot.

Readjust the tie to make yourself as spiffy as possible.

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Makeup to match any dress Whether your dress is hot pink, black, or polka dotted, there are some basic tips, along with color specific ideas, to keep in mind.

Red/Pink: don’t wear eye shadow that perfectly matches your dress.

Preferably, wear a neutral color like a champagne colored, grey or black eye shadow to complement your dress and make your eyes pop. Go with a light colored lipstick to not overpower anything.

Eye Shadow

Lipstick Blues and their hues: Never wear blue or green for eye shadow. It is better to wear a gold or gray smoky eye to show off your eyes, with a more colorful lipstick.

Eye Shadow Dark Dresses: Colored eye shadow is preferred to add some color to the outfit, along with some bright lipstick to bring out colors and personality.

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Pastel Colors: With pastel colored dresses any light eyeshadow that matches your eyes, or makes them pop will work out perfectly.

Skin color, or light colored lipsticks are what will work best.

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FAST FOOD FACTS

By Sydnee Poitner

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