April 2008

Hi.Life Volume 82, Issue 12 Lee’s Summit High School

Prom Special

-Check list -Alternative prom plans -Purse and pocket necessities

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Contents Crazy Dictators Page 5

Mind and Body Page 11 Facebook Faux Pas Page 10

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Celebrity Look-a-Likes Page 19

Prom Pages 12 and 13

CRANIUM CONVERSATION

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Letter

EDITOR’S LETTER

3 Things I Learned From This Issue

Dear Readers, It is about one week away and it is something that I have been planning for most of my life. I never knew that all of that stress from years past could be put into one simple word, on a giant poster board: ‘Prom?’

I was coming home from school one day to a line of candy leading to my room, then to a vase of tulips with a card, to look outside and then I saw him holding that sign. At that moment plans started, that included everything from limos, to food, to pictures, only to realize it is a school dance and just to let it slide.

If there was one experience I have learned in these past four years it would be: let it slide. No matter what is going on just let life happen. In the grand scheme of things four years does not determine your life of 80 years. Yes, these four years will shape your life but these four years will end and another part of your life will begin.

So, one of the last big events of your high school career is prom but do not worry if your limo is only a 16 person. It is not the way there, it is the time with friends that makes the dance. So enjoy it and if you are an underclassmen, prepare for it because that slide will be the best time of your life.

Sincerely,

Courtney Stoddard

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Twinkies were named off of a bilboard that the creator drove past on his way to show off his new creation. Pringles has a cool beginning as well. To find out more check out Name It on page 14.

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Legacy Park has a yoga class that I am so excited to try. The knots in my stomach from excitement are nothing compared to what my body will be twisted in to. To figure out more twists and turns read Mind and Body on page 11.

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Sticking pins in my body has never been so calming.

Acupuncture is just one way to unwind that is explained in Trample Tensions on page 7.

On The Web-Up and Running www.jlabmag.com- for extra photos and interviews not seen in this issue Also check out our podcast on this site.

Contact Us! Courtney Stoddard- Editor-in-ChiefCStoddard@r7mail.leesummit.k12.mo.us Matthew Gratton- Opinions EditorMGratton1@r7mail.leesummit.k12.mo.us

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Staff List

Editor-in-chief: Courtney Stoddard Graphics Editor: Garrick Hall Photography Editor: Cameron Wiley Features Editor: Josiah Jones, Jordan Markway News Editor: Kelsey Leftwich Opinions Editor: Matt Gratton Entertainment Editors: Erik Dierking, Sydney Rohan Sports Editor: Bobby Hagedorn Fashion Editor: Crystal Lawson Webpage Designer: Greg Kinman Webcast Editor: Ashley Moran Copy Editor: Casse Oberweather Bussiness Manager:Kelsey Hedberg Writers: Aaron Hanshaw Jason Kingsolver Ryan Atkins Amber Laddish Laura Reed Ryan Williams Tyler Fromson Andrew Hoien Meighan Walsh Bethany Nonnemaker Melanie McIlroy Melanie Roberson Caitlin Swdley Caty Case Michelle Hubbard Chris Mathews Rebecca Burdant Photographers: Adrien Cappanetto David Fiser Baily Greer Chris Kinman Graphic Designer: Danny Shawbaker Advisor: Marc Russell

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Anti-American Dictators

What makes a dictator?

By: Ryan Atkins

BY: KELSEY LEFTWICH NEWS EDITOR No

fewer

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people have died in Sudan. Are you surprised? While many are ignorant to the events occurring in Africa, almost everyone in the United States knows about the death of Anna Nicole Smith.

One would think that the events in Sudan would be covered by the media 200,000 more times than the death of Anna Nicole Smith. Unfortunately this is not the case. The media is focusing on the death of a woman who did little and was famous for marrying a very old man. I cannot turn on any news channel and not see a story about Anna Nicole Smith.

I wish the media would set it’s priorities straight. It’s not only Anna Nicole Smith. I’ve heard a nauseating amount of gossip about Brittney Spear’s hair (or lack their of).

I wish so-called serious news stations like CNN and MSNBC

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would act like serious news stations and leave gossip to Entertainment Tonight and Star Magazine and stop acting like MTV. I am disappointed in the media, but when it comes down to it it’s not their fault. American’s love gossip, celebrities and superficiality.

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accustomed to horror movies and tabloids. We’ve become desensitized. Forty years ago the youth wanted to change the world. Today we want to be shocked, not informed.

These enemies of human liberty are visible on almost every night the news is on and they hurl threats and invectives towards every American person. They cannot or do not feed their own people and are willing to do the same to our own through a nuclear strike and they pursue nuclear weaponry even as the United Nations has mandated them not to do so. They refer to progenitors of freedom as ‘The Devil’ on the floor of the United Nations as their countries dissolve into poverty and despotism.

“Generally, a dictator is someone who doesn’t allow free elections or has heavily rigged elections.

Generally, they do not allow human rights or freedom of speech,” history teacher Christopher Bobal said.

Bobal has been analyzing the news and has come to some conclusions about these threats to our nation. There are many classifications of a dictator.

There are nations who threaten America’s prosperity and democracy.

However, one nation appears to be a threat to our nation more than any other.

“I believe that the biggest threat to America is actually Russia and it’s leader, Vladimir Putin. The Russians have a large military, nuclear weapons, a solid economic base, and Putin has begun to be belligerent to the United States,” Bobal said A n t i - A m e r i c a n strongman, Hugo Chavez is a threat to the United States’ influence in Latin America.

However, most people

believe that democracy is a the Great Leap Forward. mere façade for despotism Pol Pot of Cambodia, in Venezuela. When no ordered the deaths of two votes were counted, million people in a country Chavez proclaimed himself with seven million people.

“Dictatorships are to be 30 percent ahead of his competitor. He has more prone to occur shut down any anti-Chavez in socialist/communist media in the country and regimes because the poor he pipes his decrees to receive land taken from the the people of Venezuela government. They receive on his own show. But more favors to them in many in Hollywood and the exchange for their freedom international left see Hugo and that is where these Chavez as a benevolent dictators in the modern and democratically elected world usually come from,” leader. Former celebrities Bobal said.

The result of the United like anti-war protestor Cindy Sheehan and former States’s unprecedented singer Harry Belafonte have position as a global hyper met with Chavez. Barbra power and a beacon of Streisand and Jimmy freedom to all the world Carter were responsible for have led to people who overseeing his referendum want to retain that last in 2004. period of absolute power.

“The reason people They then proceed to want believe that Chavez is not to threaten the U.S. to a dictator is because of extend that period of their his social programs for the rule. But, as history’s tides poor. This however, is also keep flowing, these leaders the same reason people see will end up washed away in Fidel Castro as not being a an era that will hopefully be tyrant either. In Venezuela, forgotten. there is the appearance of free elections (not really) as well,” Bobal said.

The advent of Marxism has also led to tyranny all across the world. The most terrible regimes as far as civilians killed are usually Marxist in nature.

The only exception to this is the Third Reich of Germany, which killed 13 million civilians.

What most people Military Regalia. Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez stares stone-faced in his overlook is that Stalin military garb. Chavez attempted to start ordered the deaths a coup de teat, but was jailed for his actions. He eventually came to power of 50 million civilians through an election. History teacher during his 30-year Chris Bobal said, “Chavez is a threat, because he sits on a lot of oil reserves rule. Chairman Mao of and his Anti-American politics can stir China, was responsible up tension in Latin America.” Photo/ AP for 45 million dead in

How ill-prepared food can make you ill By: Meighan Walsh

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t starts with a nice family dinner. An unsuspecting girl takes a bite out of a taco.

Preventing Food Poisoning Often, people think food poisoning is only present in restaurants, but food poisoning can be just as dangerous at home. Here are 8 tips to keep your kitchen safe:

Food poisoning can be • Keep raw and ready to eat foods obtained from a wide variety separate of sources. Uncooked or under cooked meats and The taco looks normal, it tastes like • Cook food to a safe temperature a taco, but it has a sort of weird seafood have the ability to • Defrost food safely smell, like something is wrong with create a painful experience • Refrigerate of freeze perishables it. Like something is not quite right. for the eater later on in the promptly She blows it off, thinking it could just night. Markley became sick • Use caution when serving food be it was cooked differently than she from a crab.

• When in doubt, throw it out “I ate a crab at Joe’s Crab is used to. Turns out, it contained a Shack.

Part of it was OK, but horrible bacteria that makes a person • Wash hands, utensils and food feel awful. She becomes sick. The the other part had a weird surfaces often texture. When I got it, [the diagnosis: food poisoning.

• Avoid raw/uncooked meat, fish “I got food poisoning on Valentine’s crab] had a weird smell, but and eggs Day,” freshmen Melissa Markley I thought the crab was just cooked differently,” Markley said. said. and abdominal cramping. Doctors The effects are not evaluate physical symptoms and immediate. Markley’s runs tests. Milder forms of food case of food poisoning often require only fluids poisoning took about and rest,” nurse Helen Enright said. five hours to kick in Markley’s case of food poisoning and persistently stuck was much the same. around for the entire “They didn’t really have too much weekend. to use. It just had to pass through. It “I did a lot of was really bad. You would rather die puking. It was twenty than have it,” Markley said. times worse than the Food poisoning, in reality, can be flu,” Markley said. very deadly. Lucky for Markley, hers Markley’s mom wasn’t that bad, but it was nasty.

From Yummy to Yuck. Hamburgers can go from delicious to dangerous if under cooked. Under cooked meats and then took her to the “You puked a lot. Like every five contamination are two of the most common ways that food hospital where she minutes.

You didn’t get a lot of sleep, poisoning is spread to humans. according to Mayoclinic.org to was diagnosed with I only got an hour of sleep. Not in a prevent food poisoning, the person cooking should know the food their cooking and how long it must safely be cooked. Photo/AP food poisoning. row, but combined the whole time.

“Symptoms of And it was just really, really bad. It food poisoning often was really gross,” Markley said. include diarrhea

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Want to Bet? By: Caitlin Swadley Placing the week’s earned money on the table out for anyone who has the skill to swipe it up in victory. The chosen dealer passes the cards to each player as they set up what they think is an unbeatable hand. The game has now begun.

“I like to play poker because it amuses me,” sophomore Nick Sprowell said.

Students have a poker group and get together every Wednesday night to play some games.

“The usual poker group is me, Kyle and Andrew Smitka, Juice Walker, Pete Petrovic, James Coons, Nathan Belanger and Mark Correa,” Sprowell said.

Sprowell has been playing poker for five years. He learned to play from his dad, who used to deal at The Horseshoe in Las Vegas.

“The most money I have ever won was $90 and the most I have lost is about $24,” Sprowell said.

Sophomore Kyle Smitka also plays poker. Smitka likes to play because it

Poker players share their game

gets things off of his mind and he likes to gamble.

“I play online at fulltiltpoker.com everyday. I also have games at my house every Wednesday and I try to play poker three to four times a week,” Smitka said.

Smitka has been playing poker for four years now. His older brother taught him how to play and he aslo learned from watching professional poker on T.V. “I won the main event one time. It was $250 and the tourney of champs was $180 in a two week period,” Smitka said.

Smitka does not lose often, therefore he does not remember how much money he has lost gambeling. If he loses any money, he usually wins it back by the end of the night.

“I like to play poker because it’s fun and very challenging to beat the group I am playing with,” sophomore Mark Correa said.

Correa has only been playing poker for about four months and he learned

how to play from T.V. and his fellow poker players.

“The most money I have ever won in poker was getting all my money back for a tournament, and that was only $25. I don’t win often, and the most I have ever lost was about $48,” Correa said.

All In. Sophomore Kyle Smitka checks out his hand against the flop at his home poker tournament. “I like to play black jack the most because it is a fast and easy game,” sophomore Mark Correa said. Photo courtesy/ Andrew Smitka

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THERAPY

Benefits: Attending therapy can help in numerous ways.

Here are several benefits that can be achieved by recieving therapy.

Trample Tension

By: Melanie Roberson

Teens are often plagued by stress due to school, friends, and parents. Try these de-stress tips to unwind: DE-STRESS TIP HOW TO PULL IT OFF YOGA

Yoga can be used to release tension and pent-up frustration as well as helping with stress. Yoga provides a calming and relaxing input for stress

MASSAGE

Simple techniques in massaging can be used to relax anywhere and anytime. You can easily self-massage your hands, forehead, neck and

MEDITATION

Perform twice a day for approx. 20 min at a time.

Focus on breathing steadily and clearing your mind.

It aids in treating anxiety and pain management.

EXERCISE

Regular exercise improves mental health as well as physical health. The body releases endorphins that make people feel good and are side effect free.

• Clients can learn better ways to handle stress • Clients are able to talk through and resolve issues • Clients can learn better communication style • There is an improvement in health and well being • Self-confidence improves • Productivity improves • There is a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind

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Acupuncture Inserting needles in particular points on the body is a traditional Chinese medical technique called acupuncture. The act balances opposing forces of yin and yang.

Chi, an energy that soaks through all things, flows freely throughout the body when yin and yang are in harmony.

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BODY IMAGE

• Pica - an abnormal appetite or craving for substances that are not fit to eat, as chalk or clay, common in malnutrition and pregnancy.

• Anorexia - preventing weight gain through means of starvation.

Symptoms include excessive thirst, dehydration, dry skin, lanugo (excess body hair) and low blood pressure.

• Bulimia - common especially amoung young women of normal or nearly normal weight, a disorder that is characterized by episodic binge eating and followed feelings of guilt and depression. It is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, the use of laxatives, dieting, or fasting.

• Compulsive exercising - repeatedly exercising beyond the requirements of what is considered safe. Physical dangers include dehydration, stress fracture and osteoporosis.

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Eating Disorders

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What to look for in the sundress season The favored season of summer is clearly approaching, bringing the searing sun and stagnant air along with it. In light of this upcoming season, a new fashion epidemic has broken and sundresses are the hit of the season. The one always glamorous and sure thing outfit is the cotton sundress. Perfect for any occasion, comfortable, and always cute, the sundress is a style staple in any closet. This season, look for layered skirts, dramatic necklines, empire waists, fun patterns, bright colors, and classy floral prints.

Pair them with casual sandals for an afternoon outing, or go dressy with nice shoes and accessories for an evening out.

Wear a jacket or sweater for a conservative look at school or work. While hard to go wrong, it is always good to remember that less is usually more. Let the sundress be the focal point, not the accessories. Keep it simple and look beautiful while strutting in the sun, or amp it up and look tastefully accessorized throughout the evening.

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American Fear

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By: Ryan Willliams

The state of America during the “War on Terror” hen most Americans think of fear, surely they will consider their fright of heights or drowning and may even throw death into that category. Nowadays, however, there is one more thing that could possibly be added to the category of American fear: the War on Terror.

History teacher Darrin McBroom’s definition of fear is that fear can move a person toward “inaction” or towards action.

“My greatest concern is that the American people aren’t taking the World on Terror serious enough,” McBroom said.

On the other hand, Chris Bobal was quick to point out that he does not wake up thinking about the war nor does he feel the war has made Americans feel safer.

He feels the government misread the situation after September 11th.

“There are only so many things [we] the people can control. We have to rely on the government,” Bobal said.

Yet, McBroom does not b e l i e v e pulling out of the War on Iraq is quite the answer.

“Most of American terrorist suspect Raed Hijazi, behind bars at the Jordan Security Court in Amman, during his trial the soldiers on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001. Hijazi suspected of having I’ve heard links with Osama Bin Laden and a foiled plot to attack from have American and Israeli targets in Jordan. Photo/ AP

been in support of what they’re doing,” McBroom said.

Yes. The soldiers overseas are not deterred from their objectives of stabilizing Iraq or fighting for the War on Terror; however, with the election soon to come in 2008, the War on Terror could be done with before there is anything accomplished. “[The war] doesn’t seem to have established any stable government over these past years,” Bobal said. “I would advise them [president in 2008] to find a way out of Iraq. I feel that’s something that needs to be addressed. There needs to be an evaluation what are Americans interests.”

In the words of McBroom, Americans do not like to address problems until they become extreme.

“Americans like short and easy wars.” McBroom said.

“Throughout history, long wars aren’t very popular,

but short, easy wars are very popular.”

As far as the war in Iraq goes, Bobal is convinced the soldiers can defeat Iraq or Afghanistan; it’s the terrorist groups that he is concerned with.

“There’s always going to be terrorists,” Bobal said.

“How do you defeat the War on Terror?”

If there’s one thing that makes McBroom to feel “safe”, it’s that he can go outside and not see troops from the opposing side.

“I like the fact that the War on Terror is being fought overseas instead of here in the United States,” McBroom said.

If the people cannot get behind the government, then the War on Terror may continue until the next election.

“It’ll be interesting to read about 50 years in the future,” Bobal said.

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Facebook Faux Pas

Internet postings take their toll ‘Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you.’ This greeting is seen every time students log on to the popular blog.

Facebook is used to share pictures, meet people, and chat with friends.

Students are sometimes unaware of the effects Facebook can have on them and how much personal information they really are giving away.

“There should be no expectation of privacy. Things posted on it can be used against you,” Resource Officer John Keck said.

According to the Daily Texan Online, one officer said he used Facebook to locate students and find out about their personal life. Students often wonder if the school uses the Internet to find out about their lives outside of school.

“If something is out there for the public to see, the public will see it,” Keck said.

It is hard to understand that anyone can see what is posted online. Some students have experienced the regret that follows posting something personal on the Internet. Also, students have to deal with their friends’ opinions.

“I regret my pictures because my brother is a freshman and he had to deal with the embarrassment of it. It went against some of my closest friends. I feel like it went against my values too,” one Lee’s Summit student said.

Students also wonder why Facebook seems to play such a part in their school life. The regret that happens as a result of something posted online usually takes place in school.

“I feel that Facebook controls high school and what I do outside of school, if I am safe, shouldn’t matter,” another Lee’s Summit student said.

There are many rumors about how administrators find out about incidents, which occur on Facebook or Myspace, and how they deal with them.

“I’ve actually never been on one.

On a rare occasion, I’ve had people email me pictures or bring me hardcopy pictures. The school has no desire to dig into personal lives.” principal John Faulkenberry said.

Students who are involved in sports or other activities sign a contract stating that they will not drink or do drugs.

When a faculty member finds out that

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this contract has been broken that is when discipline action is taken.

The school does do some things to help keep these areas of life separate.

K e e p i n g students from accessing online blogs F a c e b o o k . c o m ’ s Mark and chat rooms mastermind, Zuckerberg originally can help keep designed the site for private things his college buddies. It is expected to generate out of the revenue of more than $100 million this year. school.

(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) “We’re about teaching and learning and those blogs and chat rooms are a social activity which doesn’t fit into our core mission,” Faulkenberry said.

Editor’s note: two of the interviewees names have been changed to avoid further negative attention about their previous Facebook postings.

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Mind and Body

By: Bethany Nonnemaker

Move the body; wake the mind.

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oga is defined as any of the methods or disciplines prescribed, a series of postures and breathing exercises practice to achieve total control of the body and mind.

“Yoga helps you center your mind, relaxes you, helps your breathing but also makes you more flexible,” gym teacher Kelly Stanley said.

Yoga is an exercise that helps focus people on their breathing and makes people more relaxed and stress free.

Yoga instructor, Carla Mock, has been doing yoga for nine years and feels strong and relaxed after each of her yoga classes.

“Yoga helps not only your body, but your mind also. It helps you become relaxed and more concentrated, so what you bring on the mat, you can take off,” Mock said.

Many people think that yoga is just stretching, but while stretching is involved yoga is really about

crating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility.

“It helps you become stronger, more flexible, more relaxed, and have more balance and core strength,” Mock said.

There are different kinds of poses to increase stamina created through movement.

“We first breathe to relax and do a warm-up activity to stretch everything out. We then sit down on the mats and do an activity that loosens up all of our muscles,” junior Lynette Galvin said .

Yoga is an exercise that not only helps the body but the mind too.

Galvin recommends yoga to people who have ever thought about doing it.

“Yoga is great exercise and is a great way to get together with family and friends,” Galvin said.

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“Yoga helps relieve stress and take my mind off things,” Dworak said. The class she attends is mostly ground work. Photo/ Bailey Greer

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Dress it up: Be sure everything is just right with your dress, shoes, and jewelry!

You do not want to be stuck with a crisis the day of.

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Glow: Take care of your skin with face and body care products and by eating healthy choices like fruit and lots of water so your skin radiates your natural beauty.

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Wax on, wax off: Get your legs and brows waxed early no-go so that your skin can heal and look its best.

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Direct it: Make sure the limo and/or friends have directions to each house so there is no confusion on the big day.

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Pamper your nails: Jazz up your nails by getting them done or have a friend do them to save money. Just in case you need to freshen them up at the last minute keep the polish on hand.

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Relax yourself: Take it easy and relax, the big day is just around the corner. Head to bed early after a nice relaxing bath to prepare for then next day.

Confirmation time: Call to make sure all of your hair, make-up, and dinner appointments are good to go.

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10:00

Wake up time! It is finally here, now get up and get a healthy breakfast in you for lots of energy. Do not forget to drink your water to stay lively and hydrated.

Now is the time to get things together. This avoids a frantic search for everything at the last minute and, saves on stress and energy.

Also now is the time to pack your purse or wallet and make sure everything is together for the night.

12:00

Get your lunch, stay along the lines of veggies and protein, avoid the grease and starch that you can feel going straight to your thighs.

1:00

It is your free time now.Take this time to chill out and watch some T.V. or listen to some music or maybe even take a quick nap.

2:00

Exercising would fit in great here. Getting in a good aerobics session or quick run keeps your stamina up and may help with some of those butterflies you might have.

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Shower and cool off. Dress casual for the rest of the day to keep comfortable.

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Pick up the boutonniere or corsage and put it in the fridge for fresh keeping.

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Now the real thing begins, head off to your appointments and make sure to leave time for each one and transportation. If you are doing your own make up be sure it is after all of your other appointments so nothing is ruined.

5:30

Snack time! Eat some fruit or veggies, something good just to make sure your stamina remains high.

6:00

Assemble yourself! Get dressed and grab your purse or wallet. Now you are ready for your perfect prom night!

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Prom

Tips for making your prom just the way you want it By: Caty Case

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Pack It Up

Lip gloss for those touch ups.

Keys for the house.

Tickets for the prom.

Money for anything you might need Cell phone for emergency calls or parents to check in.

ID for the dance.

Bobby pins for your hair, just in case.

Gum or mints for fresh breath after dinner.

Unconventional Corner

Before Prom:

Picture Perfect:

After Prom:

Opt to go to lunch instead of a fancy dinner.This way things are less crowded and you save on money, also things can stay casual. Or if you want to do the dinner thing order in or have someone cook for you, this is more sentimental.

Go somewhere out of the norm for pictures. Try going to Longview Lake, or Longview Lake Park. The setting is beautiful and will not be as crowded as Unity Village. Also try Powell Gardens, this is a bit out of the way but so worth it when you get there with its gorgeous gardens.

Try going to the After Prom sponsored

by Project Grad at Summit Lanes. If you are not into that, get some friends together and head to someone’s house and have a small get-together, each person can bring something to add to the food and drinks.

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Money for dinner and a tip and anything else.

Tickets for prom.

ID for the dance.

Emergency credit card.

Gum or mints for after dinner.

Keys to the house and if you are driving, the car too.

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Name It!>>

How famous foods got their name By: Michelle Hubbard

Milk Duds, or maybe they should be called Milk Mess-ups. In the early 1900’s Chicago candy maker F. Hoffman & Company decided to come out with a chocolate and caramel candy that are perfectly spherical balls. After the process to make the candy the chefs were soon to notice the tiny balls would always come out in lumps.

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Evolutionary Setbacks

Debate: Should evolution be taught in school?

opinion by Tyler Fromson

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egative

Even without evolution, we would still have science.

Science is observaiton and we do not need evolution to observe things. Without evoultion, we still have the ability to obserbe. Biology does not teach the meaning of life. All biology does is give us possibilities.

Evolution is not the basis of all knowledge. The basis of knowledge needs to be something that is law, not a theory. But evolution is not even a theory. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a theory is a certain observed phenomena. This means that evolutin cannot be theory beacause we can not currentyl observe the changes occuring in humans. It supposedly took millions of years the first time, so it will not occur in our lifetime.

The supposed DNA evidence is arguable. Take the human-monkey relationship for example. There is a ninety-eight percent likeness in our DNA, but there is a two percent differnce. This difference is the difference between being trained to screw in a light bulb and automatically having the amount of common sense to do it ourselves.

Is science always right? The answer to that question is no. Science is not always factual. People come up with crackpot theories all of the time.

Look at Lamarck. He inferred that giraffe’s necks grew because they needed to reach higher leaves on trees. Or the theory that mice came from grain. Theories like these, and evolution, are just scientists’ ways of getting their names in textbooks.

We need to show both sides because school is here so students can learn. It is not here so that kids get confused. The teenage years are confusing enough without throwing in the thought that not everything being taught in schools might not be the truth. Also, our country is supposedly democratic. The side with more than fifty people wins. According to people-press.org in 2005, twothirds of Americans favor the teaching of creationism. Evolution should be taught if and only when it is paired with Creationism.

opinion by Rebecca Burandt

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First of all, it’s safe to say that without evolution there would be no biology or even modern science. Biology is about teaching the meaning of life and how it came to be. Evolution is, more or less, a branch of this subject. I am not saying they are one and the same, but that if evolution had no actual relevance to it, biology would not exist, as well as any study of science.

Evolution is the basis of all knowledge. Every scientific discovery, past and present, that is in reference to the origins of life and certain species all reduce down to the general theory of evolution.

Evolution is, in fact, a theory because a theory is also defined as a conjecture, which is an inference drawn from incomplete evidence. Evolution is filled with incomplete evidence, such as fossils that have lost any features that could help discover where it came from. But we still have scientific data, including large amounts of DNA that proves there was one common ancestor for all mankind. Evolution is very capable of being true, we are still just trying to find the missing links. Also, it makes sense that it is too old to observe because the main point is that there was a common link that has long been in its grave.

True, science is not always right. That’s why evolution fits right in, because we do not know if it is right or wrong.

With Lamarck, we were able to prove he was wrong. But with evolution, we still can not prove it, so we should not have doubt over its authenticity.

Another reasonable fact is that there are still people who believe in evolution, or just the theory that we have descended from lesser species. These people have to sit through teachings of evolution, or no teachings at all, they do not believe in. We should not exclude the other sides. The bottom line is that we should include evolution in school, along with other opposing theories, in order to satisfy both sides.

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Bark at the Moon

Letters to the Editor

By: Matthew Gratton Recently my family was attacked out right. Our car was stolen and driven through Legacy Park, and finally to rest leaning on the side of a house owned by a rich person. This act of vandalism and the sight of my mother crying were both incredibly sobering. I’ve performed many acts of rebellious damage to someone else. Whether it be teepee-ing, egging, or even forking someone’s house, I’ve been there for all of it.

This staggering event took me back to everytime I had ever done anything that could have caused damage to their lives, and from there to things I was planning to do. My senior prank. Someone would have to clean up the mess that I would have created.

It seems silly that this would be a big deal, but would you really want to stay and clean up a mess that wouldn’t have been there had kids just...behaved? The custodians here at LSHS are hardworking and have to clean up everything that gets messed up around the school. According to hotjobs.com the custodians in Lee’s Summit make approximately 25,000 dollars as a base salary. Either this isn’t enough, or kids should just start doing the right thing, and think about other people.

When asked about his age, my grandpa usually states that getting old requires responsibility in this day and age. Now, with age, that kind of maturity is supposed to follow. Now, tell my why it makes sense when at the top rung of a social institution qualifies seniors to be able to commit an act of immaturity; that freshman behavior people.

Basically, the next time anybody thinks it’s a good idea to steal a car or put something in the mouth of the tiger that shouldn’t be there, think again.

Hi.Life - March 8, 2007

Courter’s Corner I know that I am not a 4.0 student, or even the person with the most common sense but tell me if I am wrong here: it is April, right? This 30 degree weather and SNOW is really making me angry. I just wish it was at least 60, I am not asking for record temperatures here, I am just asking for capri weather. Complaining wont get a lot done unless anyone knows of a meteorologist that can lie and make me feel just a little bit better.

Also all this rain is making me feel like I am in England two months ahead of schedule, and every day listening to “Here

Dear Editor, This semester it has become obvious that lunch monitors are stepping up their game, and not letting any kids leave until the absolute last second of their lunch. Under nearly no circumstance is a student allowed to step a foot outside of the cafeteria unless they have a signed pass or some elaborate story. The 20 someminutes we get for lunch should be our time to spend it however we like or need to. If I remembered in the middle of lunch that I had a last minute paper to type up, I should be permitted to go to the library, but I’m not.

The school should trust that we are going to do the right thing and we should go back to the loose system of lunch monitors we had before.

-junior Taylor Stoddard Dear Editor, This year, and more so this semester, the rules of the library are multiplying. I understand why they would not permit food and drink near the keyboards, since costly damage could be done, but it has become very inconvienent to place my book bag and purse against the wall, completely out of reach. If you are in the LMC with a class writing a research paper, it is annoying to have to keep walking back and forth for papers you need in your bag across the room. Also, the assigned seating is a pain in the behind. I realize there have been thefts in the computer labs but its nice to able to sit by friends while you’re working.

Our bags should be allowed near the computers, and assigned seating should be eliminated.

-junior Lindsay Ripley

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By: Courtney Stoddard comes the Sun” hoping that it gives it that extra umph to follow those directions is getting tiring. I am singing it in my sleep.

I remember this time last year I was enjoying a round of golf and wiping the sweat off my head between strokes. Listening to the birds singing and watching the shadows of the trees move through the day is just a memory now that Mother Nature is going through a tough time and taking it out on the midwest.

My number one concern with this weather is the fact that everyoen keeps complaining about ‘Global Warming” and I really think that they should change the name of that because being this whole warm stuff is not happening.

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Staff Editorial Recently the Hi.Life staff has been informed that instead of the “usual suspects” four-hour-detentions have been filled with cell phone users. This staff questions if the “usual” offenses have lessened and violations of the cell phone policy have increased or if teachers are on more aware of the texting going on in their classrooms.

“When the principals visited, it opened teachers’ eyes about cell phones but did the inverse to students,” English teacher Stacy Allison said.

This is the answer given to us: The student body is disregarding the warnings of teachers’ heightened sensitivity for cell phones and are therefore receiving more green slips.

Even though teachers seem to be justified in handing out more green slips for cell phone use, this does not explain the decrease in green slips for seemingly worse offenses. It’s

Animated Outlook

ridiculous to punish a student who simply checks the time on his phone without interrupting class while leaving a student who is throwing paper airplanes alone.

The answer to this problem is to bring back cell phone use in the halls during passing period. Four years ago the cell phone use was noticeably absent during class time. Cell phone use becomes a problem when students are having to hide their phones. If students were allowed to use their cell phones during passing periods, there would be an obvious decrease in cell phone usage during class. Classes could be conducted uninterrupted because students will not be preoccupied about checking text messages when they know they will be able to use their cell phones in thirty minutes. Cell phones should also be allowed in the cafeteria unless, of course, students begin to talk with their mouths full.

By: Drew Levota

Man on the Street Why should students be able to use cell phones during passing periods?

People will use them anyway, it would save greenslips and that would save trees.

-Skylar Hupp

We use them anyway in case of an emergency, it helps keep in touch.

-Zach Wiseman

Because we aren’t in class trying to learn.

-Emily Grube

In case we need to get a hold of parents or friends.

-Matthew Williams

Hi.Life - March 8, 2007

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Reader Review

Angles & Demons -A well-known scientist is murdered. A deadly substance called antimatter is stolen and placed in Vatican City.

Four cardinals are held hostage on the night of Conclave, the Catholic tradition to elect a new pope.

The ancient brotherhood of Illuminati comes out of hiding. All of this happens within twenty-four hours and in that day, the world changes.

Robert Langdon, the main character, is a professor in the United States.

He receives a fax of a dead man, Leonardo Vetra, with an ambigram brand that reads ‘Illuminati.’ The fax is from CERN, a center of science and physics in Switzerland. Within two hours Langdon is speaking with the head of CERN, Kohler, in the former apartment of the deceased scientist.

This starts a mad search for the Crank -- Drugs, alcohol, and partying are a percentage of the teenage t o p i c s discussed in the book Crank.

Honor student Kristina Georgia Snow travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico to visit her absentee father.

While staying at her father’s run down apartment, she meets her knight in shining

By: Meighan Walsh & Rebecca Burandt

reason Vetra died. The deceased’s daughter and co-worker, Vittoria, flies in from field research in the Galapagos Islands and reveals their top-secret project, anti-matter. In their quest for an answer to their question of who killed Leonardo Vetra and why, Vittoria and Langdon are sent to Rome, more specifically Vatican City, where the preferiti, the four cardinals most likely to become pope, have disappeared.

This all happens within the first few chapters of the book Angels & Demons a suspenseful historical fiction novel

by Dan Brown. The intensity of the first few chapters continues throughout the novel. The book is highly enjoyable.

It captures the essence of the battle between science and religion, a battle that has been fought since the time of Galileo Galilei. This book is impossible to stop reading once started. It has a good mix of fact and fiction, which heightens the interest in the novel.

armor, Adam. Adam brings the worst out in Kristina. The bad part of her has a name, Bree. This person does not care what people think, what she does or if she is liked or not. Bree is the exact opposite of Kristina.

While at her father’s house, Kristina was also introduced to crank, Adam’s favorite drug. As three weeks pass, crank quickly takes over Kristina’s life. She does not eat, drink, or sleep.

Angels & Demons review written by Meighan Walsh.

Other books by the author:

The Da Vinci Code Deception Point Digital Fortress

When she leaves her father’s house, her mother notices something is different with her daughter. She notices that Kristina has lost a lot of weight and her attitude is completely different.

Kristina begins hanging out with a new crowd that does drugs and her parents do not approve of.

This book was great. It depicted teen issues in a real light. It shows the difficulties of

being the good girl. It shows the horrible effects of drugs, alcohol, and partying. Crank is an insightful look at the difficulties of getting off of drugs. It shows that getting started is a lot easier than stopping.

Other books by Ellen Hopkins: Burned

Impulse Glass

Crank review written by Rebecca Burandt.

Hi.Life - April 13, 2007

Celebrity Look Alike

Students and staff shine like celebs

Entertainment 19 By: Laura Reed and Josh Wallace

Lights flash, paparazzi push for the perfect shot, and names are called from the other side of the velvet rope, only to notice the red carpet fade to tile and the flashes to blinking fluorescent lights. The scene may be a dream for some students that resemble a famous face.

Freshman Jessica Noe is often called “D-Fan” by her classmates.

It does not take two and a half looks to see that Chris Bobal and Jon Cryer from 2 1/2 Men look alike.

It is pretty funny that Leon, custodian, looks just like comedian Dave Chappelle

Renowned.

Respected.

Solid as a ROCK.

Principal John Faulkenberry bears a strong resemblance to Steve Carrell from The Office.

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Who: Brad Paisley, Kelly Pickler, Taylor Swift When: Friday, May 11 Where: Verizon Wireless Cost: $20 and up Who: Afroman When: Friday, April 20 Where: The Granada Cost: $10 plus service charge

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Who: Say Anything When: Saturday, April 21 Where: Beaumont Club Cost: $15 plus service charge

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Soccer Superstars Soccer girls lead the way to a successful season By: Chris Matthews

Photos: Alex Giddings

Name: Krista Turner (Left) Number: 10 Position: Forward Best Moment: Scored 8 goals in one game.

Favorite thing about soccer: Teammates Nickname: KT Favorite Pro Player: Mia Hamm Future Plans: University of Memphis Name: Lizzy Simonin (Right) Number: 20 Position: Center Mid Best Moment: Scoring anytime Favorite thing about soccer: Friends and winning.

Nickname: Lizzy Favorite Pro Player: Ronaldinho Future Plans: College to play soccer

Gone Fishing

By: Jason Kingsolver

Catch some fishing knowledge with senior Nathan Graham

Hi.Life - April 13, 2007

When the weather starts to warm up so the does the water which is great time to go fishing. Spring is one the most popular time of year to go fishing.

It is when the weather is nice and the fish become more active.

“I like to fish in the spring because all the fish are spawning and I’ve been cooped up all winter,” senior Nathan Graham said.

People wonder what is so fun about going and sitting on the bank or in a boat waiting for a fish to bite a hook.

“It’s the thrill of catching a big one, and the relaxation you get when out on a lake,” Graham said.

Although, casting a line out into a random spot on a pond or lake will not usually catch a “big one.”

“Fish near structures, don’t go out to the middle of the lake and drop a line,”

crappie fishing, and the pond at Legacy it has good bass fishing,” Graham said.

In order to fish on private and public lakes one must purchase a fishing license. Fishing license are easy to get, and can be purchased at many stores.

So as the weather and water warm up and the fish begin to become more active. More and more people will be heading to the local lakes to get their share of the action.

Graham said.

Graham has fished everywhere from Canada to local ponds and lakes.

Although his favorite place to fish is Canada he also has some favorite local fishing spots.

“I like to fish at Chris Bordner’s pond, I catch a lot of fish out there. I have caught a nine pound bass and am getting it mounted,” Graham said.

Although this is a private pond and not any one can fish there, there are many public ponds and lakes in the area that anyone can fish at.

“I like Prairie Lee Lake The Big One The Large mouth Bass are the most popular fish to fish for. “I really like fishing for Large mouth Bass it has good bass and because you can catch them all year any they put up a really

good

fight,”

senior

Nathan

Graham

said.

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Running Wild Feet are pounding pavement in the hot, bright sun. Sweat is dripping from the bodies of athletes eager to get inside for a drink. Coaches are screaming, Work the turn, and Faster! Faster!. Knees are shaking and legs are beginning to feel weak. Track season has just started and practice is already rough.

“Mondays and Wednesdays are workout days, and those are really hard. You are pretty much guaranteed to throw up,” sophomore Robbie Beckert said. “The rest of the days are event days where you get good at whatever you do.”

Beckert is in the 400 meter dash and is on the mile relay team. He is glad the coaches push him hard and realizes that improvement always has a price.

“If you want to be good, you have to work hard,” Beckert said. “If you are tired and throwing up, you know you are working hard.”

Beckert’s hard work seems to be paying off already. In the first meet of the season, the Mule Indoor Relays, Beckert placed fifteenth out of thirtyfour in the 400 meter dash. He was also part of the mile relay team that finished first at the same meet. His

sprinting coach, BJ Hair, believes the team’s tireless work ethic contributed to the good finishes at the meet.

“They work extremely hard,” Hair said. “[Track] is definitely not for the faint of heart because the guys run everything really hard.”

Hair also believes that he has a great group of runners this year that push themselves harder than most runners do. That is why he is looking forward to what the rest of the season brings.

“I’m very excited about this season,” Hair said. “We have a really good core group of guys that are very tough. That group is led by Ryan Ruble, our returning all-state runner.

He is great.”

Ruble was also part of the mile relay team with Beckert that finished first. On top of that, Ruble finished second in the 400 meter dash, and was in the long, triple, and high jump events. Ruble knows that doing well in all of those events puts a target on his back.

“It feels good [finishing high at meets].

It can be hard though, knowing that people are out to get you,” Ruble said.

Ruble, who will play soccer at

Running Hard. Junior Dave Guinta, junior Tyler Keel, junior Steve Ardoin, and freshman Billy Neds were getting their run in at track practice. “They work really hard,” sprinters coach BJ Hair said.

“They run everything really hard.” Ardoin and Keel are distance runners, while Neds and Guinta run the 800 meter dash. Photo by/ David Fiser

the University of Memphis next fall, and the entire track team should be excited for this season. They had several athletes do well at their first meet and have a long, but possibly rewarding couple of months ahead of them. After all their hard work, it seems that they may be running wild on their opponents all season.

Making History...How close this year’s track athletes are to the records Name of Event

Current Record (Athlete)

This Year’s Closest Time or Length (Athlete)

Long Jump

24’ 1 3/4” (John Lynch)

21’ 1” (Ryan Ruble)

Shot Put

54’ 6 1/2” (Geoff Gladish) Now Broken

54’ 8” (Brian Chiles) Broke Previous Record

400 Meter Dash

47.86 sec. (Kendall Pyant)

49.31 sec. (Ryan Ruble)

Pole Vault

16’ 3” (Tom Jordan)

13’ 6” (Alex Giddings)

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By: Aaron Hanshaw

The Tiger boys’ track team is dashing into this season, but not without a little hard work

22 Sports

I Want to Ride My Bike Get into the cycle By: Amber Laddish

It’s three o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon, and the weather is perfect.

It’s sunny, and just warm enough for shorts and a light jacket. The schools are letting out, and a rumble of various car radios and basses fill the air. While junior James Fisher’s classmates are headed home to catch the newest episode of The Hills or Lost, Fisher is spending his afternoon outdoors riding his bike.

“I really like riding my bike, it’s the only thing I’m good at and it helps me stay in shape,” Fisher said.

Although biking is not a common form of exercise, it is a great way to stay and shape, and can be a fun and easy hobby.

“I’ve raced BMX since I was little, and now I still ride my bike all over Kansas City,” Fisher said.

Allthough Lee’s Summit is not a scene for the Tour de France, there

are still biking and walking trails just waiting to be rode on. Bikes can also be ridden on sidewalks around the neighborhood, and local gyms provide stationary bikes if the weather is not perfect for an outdoor ride. With this in mind, Fisher rides his bikes, both BMX and street bike, almost daily.

“I ride about four times a week, depending on the weather. When I’m not on my street bike, I’m out practicing my BMX skills,” Fisher said.

Biking is a great way to get a workout, and is a great alternative to running. It gets the heart pumping, the blood racing, and is a great lower body workout.

“It’s my only form of exercise, and it’s what keeps me busy and in shape.

I’ve been riding since I was three, and I’ll probably be riding for a lot longer,” Fisher said.

Ride On. Trek bikes are top sellers at Bike America. “About 90% of our sales are Trek,” employee Kevin Lange said. The Trek 820 is the best selling Trek BMX bike and costs $250.

>> 26-minute workout

Four Better or Worse

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4 minutes 4 minutes 3 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute By: Andrew Hoien

The Final Four reviewed

Hi.Life - April 13, 2007

National Champ Florida

Runner Up Ohio State

3rd Place UCLA

Good - Take your pick. From being the first team in fifteen years to repeat, to being on an eighteen game posteason win streak (including the SEC tournament), Florida dominated. The entire team came back and showed how to defend a title.

Good - Ohio State had the right mix of a solid defense (aided by excellent backcourt pressure) and a consistant offense that made big shots again and again. Greg Oden lived up to all of the hype, and showed everyone his unlimited potential.

Good - Their defense was the best in the tournament without a doubt, and their physical play allowed them to breeze through the tough San Jose Region, including an impressive win over a more athletic, but illprepared Kansas team.

Good - A deep run to the Final Four put Gerogetown back into the national spotlight. They also showed their ability to create easy fast break points, due to phenominal guard play, along with being able to play to any tempo that they need.

Bad - The only blemish in Florida’s dominating run to a second straight title was Joakim Noah’s less-thanstellar play. It’s not that he didn’t play well, it’s that it was not the style of play we have come to expect from him over the years.

Bad - Foul trouble was the constant theme during the Buckeye’s run. Outside shooting was also a problem spot, and in the title game against Florida, despite Oden’s efforts, Ohio State’s cold shooting and immaturity caught up to them.

Bad As good as the defense was for UCLA, the offense was that bad.

Poor shot selection and turnovers, even in victories, (21 turnovers in the regional final) finally caught up with this team, as Florida’s press frustrated them all night.

Bad - As good as Roy Hibbert and Jeff Green are, Georgetown relied on bench play all year. Most games they got it, and when they didn’t, they faced inferior teams. Like UCLA however, their weakness burned them against a deep Ohio State.

Player - It’s none other than the Final Four Most Outstanding Player, Corey Brewer. Brewer showed offensive and defensive explosivness with the ability to take the game in his hands and make clutch shots.

Player - Mike Conley Jr. is the easy pick. Oden played well, but Conley Jr.’s backcourt presence, along with his superior court vision, excellent shot selection and Nash-like passes, carred the Buckeyes to the title game.

Player - Aaron Afflalo gets the nod here. He was not only the biggest defensive presence on the perimeter, but also was UCLA’s only consistant scoring threat, showing his speed and smooth shot.

Player - Roy Hibbert was a beast for the blue and grey.

From getting crutial boards, to making the clutch plays, he had it all. If he cuts down on the fouls, and works on shot selection, he should be a physical force next year.

4th Place Georgetown

Court to Field

The Boys of Summer

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Meet three of our LSHS baseball players

It’s going, going, it’s caught. The out fielding positions in baseball are sometime over shadowed by that of the pitcher or infielders, however these positions are just as important and crucial to the game as any other position.

By: Craig Williams

By: Bobby Hagedorn

Name: Colin Graham Grade: Senior How to stay entertained: I like to mess around and make fun of people.

Wierdest Superstition: Never swing in the on deck circle.

Sunglasses?: Nope Pre-Game Song: John Deer by Joe Diffey Sunflower seed Flavor: Ranch Glove Type: Tan and Black Mizuno Hat Type: Flat

Name: Travis Mosby Grade: Junior How to stay entertained: Say funny things and make fun of teammates.

Wierdest Superstition: Put candy in my socks.

Sunglasses?: Yes Pre-Game Song: Why I’m hot by Mims Sunflower seed Flavor: Ranch Glove Type: Brown no particular brand Hat Type: Flat because I’m Fly

Name: Bryan Stoeffler Grade: Senior How to stay entertained: Shoot sunflower seeds out my nose.

Wierdest Superstition: Same wristband same arm Sunglasses?: Yes, definitely Pre-Game Song: Writing on the walls by Underoath Sunflower seed Flavor: Jalapeno Glove Type: Maroon and Tan Mizuno Hat Type: Curved

Hi.Life - April 13, 2007

As we enter the spring season, it is time to start looking once again at our lowly Kansas City Royals.

Just like every year we enter the season with the hope that finally this year the Royals will be respectable.

However, this year I feel that there is some hope for the team.

With new general manager Dayton Moore, the team has finally spent a large amount of money on a free agent. Whether they overpaid for their new ace Gil Meche is up for debate, but if he can put up a few more performances like the one he had on opening day, most people will like the signing.

Meche is not the only reason for hope, for the first time in a long time the Royals have several young players that worth the price of admission. Alex Gordon, Mark Teahen and Zack Grienke give the Royals a core group young players that hopefully will to lead to success in the future.

So in the end for the first time in many years the Royals have realistic hope to be a decent team and while we may not see the complete results this year, we should be able to see the hope for the future.

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Battle for the Bucks

Photos By : Elizabeth Fuller

Students perform at popular fund raiser for Project Grad

Lee’s Summit West senior Kyle Beck dances and sings as one of the two front men of Pterodactyl Rise.

Almost 500 students from Lee’s Summit, and Lee’s Summit West high schools crowded in to the Performing Arts Center this past Thursday to watch their peers battle it out for four hours of recording time with Low Key Productions.

Lee’s Summit graduate Shawn Swadley studied the crowd while singing with his band Take A Gander [TAG] last Thursday.

Lee’s Summit graduate Joey Brunk jams out on his keyboard as the opening band for the Project Grad Battle of the Bands.

Lee’s Summit West senior Logan Coy of Tantalus solos for the crowd.

Hi.Life - April 13, 2007 The winning band Evalynn comprised of [left to right] seniors Austin Shipman, Cameron Wiley, Cayla Solsberg, and Matt Musgrave. Sophomore Matt Brown. Longview student Zach Burmaster, and LS senior David Fiser.