February 2018

Hi.Life 28 February 2018 . Volume 99 . Issue 6

Contents

Features {10} How to Win an Argument- Debate teacher Mr. Smith tells all with his Top 5 Tips to win an argument. {12-13} Mister Tiger- Present and past candidates give a peek into what it will take to be crowned. {14} Hey, Parker!- Junior Parker Tozier’s perception of the world is captured to expose how his musical mind works {15} Hey, Aidan!- Junior Aiden Clark’s well rounded personality allows her to live life to the fullest. {22} Set On STEM- An inside look into the robotics shop for their thirteenth season.

On the Cover :

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{21} What We Think- The Hi.Life staff debate which gender has it easier in multiple regards. {22} Aud Thoughts- An editorial column by Audrey Badgerow discussing the current issues surrounding the pro-choice debate {24} Enrolling With the Punches- A look into the pros and cons of the early enrollment dates {25} They Wore What- Undressing the truth behind the double standards hidden in the school dress code

Sports {27} Clayton’s Quarter- A sports column

by Clayton Couch where he elaborates on his thoughts about the basketball team’s success and players {28} Home Sweat Home- A guide to an affective at home workout {29} Kickin’ Grass- An indoor alternative to soccer for when the weather takes a turn {30} Nurturing Nutrition- Tips of how to improve field performance through nurtitious habits

A New Generation: Editor-in-Chief Madeline Antey dives into a prevalent factor affecting society today: The Generational Gap. But new generations seem to be reverting back to the traditions of their ancestors.

How do you cope with stress?

THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief Madeline Antey Design Editor

Makenzie Kraxberger

Copy Editor Molly Goetz Photography Editor Sports Editor

Molly Goetz

Makayla Holmberg Clayton Couch

Features Editor Jordan Turner Opinions Editor Audrey Badgerow Story Ideas Editor

When I get stressed, I’ll put on one of my records and paint, I find it really relaxing, also tea helps.

Sierra Terry

Ads Manager Chris Teeter Media Manager

Jessica Winkler

Cartoonist Elizabeth Marszalek Publicist Renee Haskell

Tyler Williams Scheduled naps: If you don’t actually sleep, I like to put away time where I recharge.

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David Perkins Jordan Wilson Christina Felix Jaeden Miller Bianca Stewart Blake Lemon Cesar Rutiaga Alana Rogers Lauren Kroh Tommy Hicks Emma Wesseldine Michael Kraxberger Daltyn Schafer

Writer Photographer Photographer Photographer

Sam Schierholz Chana Ostrander Cheyanne Kennedy Nora Carrell

Photographer Abbie Thurman Photographer Shelby Friedrichsmeyer

Audrey Badgerow To treat myself, I usually just end up spending outrageous amounts of money on clothes.

Designer Tyler Williams Designer Mike Smith Designer Izzy Demarco Adviser Marc Russell

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am going to be honest. I have tried to write this letter for the better part of a month now, but I continue to get distracted by the daunting tasks of adulthood that is approaching me far too quickly. My half birthday recently passed; thinking about the fact that in less than six months I will become a legal adult is exciting, but I cannot help but think about all the responsibilities that I will soon be faced with. In the next six months I need to find a cell phone plan that is not too expensive yet has everything I need, I need to figure out my transportation situation because my parents own my car, and scariest of all I have to apply for student loans. In this issue readers will discover the joys of turning 18, such as being able to get a tattoo, but they will also read about the troubles that come with choosing a career path their parents do not fully support. To my knowledge, both my parents seem content with my career path; I plan to get a degree in journalism and then go on to law school to become a press lawyer. Although, just because my parents support my career and education choices in their heads and in their hearts, does not mean they are support them financially. It is quite unlikely that I will recive any government funding to subsidize the cost of my college education, so student loans are really my only option. That terrifies me. At 18 years old I have to commit to something that I will be paying o likely until the day I die.

The average life expectency for a female in the United States is 79 years, which means I am less than a quarter way done with my life and I am going to have to spend the next three-quarters paying o all my student debt. This is a reality for eighty-eight percent of college attendees born between 1892 and 2000.

I would say that I am a pretty average student, but even validictorians have student loan debt. Eighteen is too young to decide how I am going

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J T ’ s Choices

A FASHION COLUMN BY FEATURES EDITOR JORDAN TURNER

Necklace I like long necklaces that have one accent item. I find them to be a simple accessory that can add an element to one’s appearance.

Cropped Sweatshirt I enjoy cropped sweatshirts because they are comfortable, but I can also wear them all year around.

They look cute with either jeans or shorts.

They also come in different styles to appeal to multiple people.

Wide Pants Wide leg pants were first popular in the 1920’s. The style is typically straight, loose and the length ends at the ankle. I like this style because they are unique and can be worn with crop tops or normal shirts tucked into the pants.

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Plaid Shirt One can dress up a plaid shirt, however it is still casual. Someone could wear an outfit with a plaid button up shirt, jeans, sneakers, or they could wear slacks with a nice blazer and dress shoes. This way one can have two different looks with one style of shirt.

Sweatpants Sweatpants are perfect for anyone who does not want to dress up all day. They are comfortable and go well with t-shirts, or sweatshirts, depending on the material of both the sweatpants and the sweatshirt.

Beanies I like the look of beanies. They look good with multiple hair styles and give an outfit a casual, yet functional all around style. In my opinion adding a beanie can complete an outfit.

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Gaza

Foreign exchange students settle in.

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he city he has lived in for the longest time passes by quickly as he looks out the window of the moving car. Foreign exchange student Karam Qaoud is on the way to the airport to go to a new country.

Qaoud enjoys being here and likes the people.

“I love everything about the united states and I am happy to be here. The people are very nice,” Qaoud said.

He enjoys doing a lot of different things.

“I like to write, draw, and I sing sometimes.

I like to go new places and try new things with my host family,” Qaoud said.

Although there are things he enjoys, there are also things he

doesn’t really like.

“Everything is so far from each other.

In Gaza I could walk everywhere, but here that’s hard to do. Everyone drives everywhere and it’s just different,” Qaoud said.

His host family was excited to learn about the culture of a different country.

“I researched online after my husband spoke to a previous host family who encouraged the experience. I had particular interest in the Muslim countries, since we have many Muslims in our community and the seemingly vast array of misconceptions on Islam religion. That’s where I came across the Y.E.S. program

to build mutual understandings and respect between cultures. I knew that was exactly what we wanted and followed online procedures to become a host family,” host Rachael LeBrun said.

They are happy to have him here and he fits perfectly with their family.

“I enjoy the laughs we share. He is like the missing puzzle to our home, feels like he is part of our natural family and fits in perfectly to our imperfect family,” Lebrun said.

Qaoud and the LeBrun’s have created bonds that will last a lifetime.

“To see the changes that can happen over

a few months are incredibly powerful and heartwarming.

Our “sons” bond as brothers and even our dogs are now highly fond of him.

In the beginning he was scared of our goldendoodle puppy Thor. Although Karam won’t admit he loves our dogs. In his culture they’re not used to having dogs as pets,” Lebrun said.

LeBrun believes Qaoud has a lot of potential to be successful in the future.

“Karam is from Gaza, Palestine. He is quite the character

never allowing a dull moment to last long.

He is funny, charming, yet incredibly smart.

His academic abilities & achievements are above and beyond amazing. He is a gifted public speaker, talented singer/poet, and his personality is full of light. I expect someday in the future he will be a great leader,” LeBrun said.

The new city zoomed past the window. On his way to his new home for the next few months, Qaoud watches the city fly past the window of the car.

Written by:Christina Felix Photos courtesy of: Karam Qaoud Designed by: Christina Felix

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An inside look on the LSPD and how often they update their equipment.

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s Sergeant Nicole Walters gets ready for work, she thinks about each item as she attaches it to her belt and body.

The ballistic vest she puts on has been the same for five years, and it is becoming warped due to the amount of time she has had it on.

“Police on the Lee’s Summit Police Department use a lot of

equipment; duty belt, which has cuffs, their weapon, a baton, etc. They also carry a radio, along with things like a first aid kit and a shotgun in their car,” Sergeant Nicole Walters said.

The police officers of the Lee’s Summit Police Department, or LSPD, use many different forms of equipment. Whether it is their weapon, or their radio, they use

Written by:Jaden Miller Photographed by:David Perkins Designed by: Tyler Williams

everything for a reason. And, with many different forms of equipment, comes many different updates throughout the span of an officer’s career.

“The LSPD is very fortunate when it comes to funding and the materials we have.

The ballistic vests are replaced every five years, and if something is ever worn down, you can ask for a replacement and they will issue you one,” Walters said.

Police officers have to always be prepared for any issue that they may face. They

carry several different items on their person, and other items in their car. When it comes to replacement and updates, it can usually be done in the LSPD with little to no question. However, if a bigger item, like a weapon or flashlight, is lost, then the department will have to have a reason as to why it was lost.

“When it comes to funding, any police department could use more. Our radio systems are pretty out of date, and could use a major update,” police officer Erica Albin said.

When it comes to life around the office, it is all based on the unit they are in. Detectives are given different cases to work on, superiors have to work on scheduling, anyone on patrol is given a shift brief.

“Everyone has their place, and we mostly all work together well,” Albin said.

As Walters arrives at work, she writes up a request for a new vest, and after a week of waiting, she is called to be fitted for her new vest by a company used by the

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TEACHER LIFE A look into teachers’ exciting lives outside of school.

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hen the bell rings after school, students leave and do not pay a second thought to teachers. Students do not think of their teacher’s lives outside of school. They have all the same homework that students do. When these same students run into their teachers at the store, or at the bank, they are reminded that teachers have lives aside from school.

Some teachers even lead a more exciting life than some students.

“This summer we’re looking at going to Hawaii, and we want to go to Iceland,” science teacher Kelsey Park said. Park has been a voyager amongst teachers and has traveled all over the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, France, Cayman Islands, and other states. Park loves to travel with her husband and does not plan on stopping.

“Honduras was a huge cultural change, just with all the huge amounts of poverty, and lack of education, which is actually why I’m teaching,” Park said.

Park recommends students to travel to get a feeling for what they want to do with their lives, and make new, lasting memories.

“Soccer is the only organized sport I’ve ever played, so I decided on it very very early,” history Teacher David Wiebenga said.

Wiebenga has been involved with soccer for approximately thirty four years, whether it be a coach or player. He says it is a life long game, and has known his assistant coaches for over thirty years.

He played with his parents as a child, and keeps the tradition going by playing with his son. He loves the game and has made it clear he would go back to playing in a heartbeat. Wiebenga does not have any complaints from playing and would recommend it to his students.

“Another ex-athlete teacher would be Science teacher Jay Reese.

“I started playing paintball sophomore year of high school, and then I played for twenty years,” Reese said. Reese used to play competitive paintball, and claims it was a blast to play, but unless you are serious about it and save up a lot of money, students should not waste their time. He also says that playing competitively takes all the fun out of the game because players are not looking to have fun, but looking to win. It is always good to remember that teachers have a life outside of school, but when teachers live an exciting life, it is better to listen to what they have to say. They do enjoy their lives as teachers, whether it be traveling the world, or traveling the field; and each of these teachers recommend branching out and trying new things.

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A look at challenges that have swept the internet, and the school.

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very year new challenges swarm the web. Most viral challenges have been performed by society’s youth. The adrenaline rush and peer pressure is a few of the reasons why viral challenges draw in so many participants.

Whether the outcome is good or bad, challenges can go viral in a instant.   The ALS Ice bucket challenges has been one of the most positive challenges to roam the internet. ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis which is a nervous system disease that weakens someones muscles and impacts their physical function. The challenge started in the summer of 2014 and went viral soon after. The ice bucket challenge is to raise awareness for the disease until there is a cure.   The cinnamon

challenge has been one of the most popular challenges to spread the internet.

Getting millions of views for just doing the challenge, it has drawn everyone in from the average american to the governor of Illinois.

Though it is a funny experience for viewers, it has become a dangerous experience for the participants.

Doctors and poison control are warning participants that it is not as harmless as it may seem. Doctors have seen many of the challenge participants come into the emergency room with a collapsed lung.

This challenge should be avoided no matter how funny it is lead to believe.

The sharpie shock challenge is one of the most popular challenges among young people. Sharpie shock is a very simple challenge and sounds

just like the name.

Participants draw a simple black square on their arm and turn the flash on their camera and take a picture.

Once the flash goes off on the sharpie square it should cause a shock or burning sensation where it was placed. The only problem behind this is that most scientist believe it to be fake and over exaggerated.

This challenge is one of the safest challenges to circle the web, and if it actually works the worst the can happen is a slight burn.

It is undeniable that once a exciting challenge hits the web, it can go viral and draw in just about any participant willing to give it a try.

Challenges have had both positive and negative effects but the adrenaline rush can sometimes be enough to get participants to try it.

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Hey, Maddy

Senior Maddy Brown volunteers at The Down Syndrome Guild in Mission,Kansas.

A Picture Perfect: Senior Maddy Brown is volunteering her Wednesday night to be with some special kids to her.

They were at Union Station getting in the Christmas spirit. “We were at Union Station looking at the trains because we could not go ice skating. Then we walked around Crown Center, finally going to Spin Pizza for dinner,” she said.

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fter another impression on the kids volunteer she worked with. session, she tells Students are the kids bye and required to volunteer gets in her car to go 10 community service home. Senior Maddy hours, but Brown has Brown rides in the car continued to volunteer with a smile on her face long after she met the knowing she has just requirements. left a lasting “I volunteer at The Down Syndrome Guild in Mission, Kansas. I started volunteering on a regular basis in February of 2017 and I’ve volunteered around 90 hours as of February of 2018,” Brown said.

Volunteering is very rewarding for her and the other kids and teens. They appreciate her and she enjoys working with them and watching them improve.

“It’s hard for me to choose a favorite moment because there are so many Bouncing BBQ: types. Although, one Brown is helping her of the teens who mom run the bouncy doesn’t speak a lot, he house set up for the uses sign language, littler kids. They started speaking and were helping throw a interacting with others BBQ party for all the more over the summer families involved with and it meant a lot to me the program. “At the to see him take that big beginning of summer step. Also, this summer there was a huge party when I was gone for for all the families 2 weeks on vacation, to come and eat and their reactions when hangout at,” she said. they walked in the door and saw me were priceless. Although I’m the one volunteering I believe that I they help and teach me much

more than I could teach them,” Brown said.

The other workers at the Down Syndrome Guild appreciate Brown and the time she puts in to work with the kids.

“Maddy always, always has a smile and is fully engaged when she is here. Maddy has an innate ability to know how to work with folks with Down syndrome.

She engages with everyone, is a positive role model for all and is always ready to do whatever it takes to get the job done,” volunteer coordinator Elaine Perrilla said.

“Maddy is an extraordinary young lady who has impressed everyone here with her talent, hard work, heart and commitment. She is always ready to say yes to the question of “Can you…?”. Maddy has a special place in her heart for the people she works with at DSG. It is both impressive and heart- warming to observe Maddy being Maddy,” Perrilla said.

As the kids and teens leave the event they have smiles on their faces. Brown has left a lasting impression and the kids are happy knowing they will see her again soon.

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ith the partiallywelcomed arrival of these socalled ´witch hunts´ in the entertainment industry and the second women’s march, one might say that 2018 has been a fairly good year so far in terms of women’s equality and rights. Right?

Over the course of the past couple months, it has been nearly impossible not to see the surfacing stories of assault, abuse, and sexual assault victims, whether they be actresses, actors, athletes, or ordinary people, which should be good, right?

with the piles and piles of evidence leaning in the favor of victims, comes massive suspicion and uncertainty from doubters and shamers.

It seems when all of the cards seem like they are going to be in the victim’s favor, these doubters jump to do what they do best.

One more well-known member of this society of doubters would be our very own, Donald J. Trump.

As I was watching the news with my grandparents the other night, I was completely appalled and horrified to see him jump to a former White House secretary´s defense when all the cards were against

was right there. Right?

Right. But if the man who is supposed to be setting an example for how any American should live and act, keeps trying to supress victims´ statements and their stories, how is anything going to change on this note?

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Stuck In A CLOUD Assessing the risks behind the newly-popular ritual of vaping that has seemingly surpassed other varieties of smoking for teenagers.

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wo boys got caught by an administrator vaping in a music practice room. Once the administrator opened the door, smoke immediately infested the air. Vaping is a device that heats a liquid and turns it into a vapor, that the user then intakes.

Underage vaping has grown massively.

Recently on a snapchat story shared throughout the school there were multiple students who chose to post videos of themselves vaping. The videos brought attention to how large the issue has become.

“Kids assume that since it’s not a cigarette per say. It is water vapor and they use it more because it does not have a smell that a cigarette would put out, so it’s a little bit easier for them to conceal, and be discreet,” student resource officer Darnell Sims said.

Vaping still has side effects, despite the fact people use the excuse that it is only water vapor.

Cannabis is a type of plant that is used in both vaping and in cigarettes. It is another name

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for marijuana, which should be used for medical purposes.

“Although cannabis smoke is less toxic than cigarette smoke, inhalation of any combustion product is less than desirable. Any type of smoke still contains gases and particulates that can cause lung irritation and respiratory problems. In fact, over 100 toxins and compounds are released when cannabis is burned,” according to cannabis website leafly.com.

Some common long term side effects can be higher chances of cardiac arrest, lung irritation, brain issues (short-term and long-term), and both sexual health and reproduction.

“Negative side effects of marijuana can impact your body as well as the mind, can slow down reflexes and impair decision-making capabilities.

No matter how weed enters your body, it impacts every major organ in your body one way or another,” according to vaping community Vaping Daily.

On top of the side effects about vaping, it is also illegal to vape unless 21 or older. About two years ago a law was put into place stating that the use of nicotine products would no longer be legal for those who are younger than 21.

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an emergency such as a school shooter, students are not the ones needing to be prepared, teachers are.

Along with the procedures that teachers go through, a fraction of what they are told to do is not shared with the students. The drills that people share online are also not completely in detail because someone in that school could know how to get away with shooting innocent kids.

It is possible that some alterations should be made to school intruder drills along with some scientific reasoning so everyone is completely prepared. The information that is how school drills and what the names mean are not taught to freshmen.

Students should know what to do if the shooter comes into an area where they are alone and

what to do if the shooter is someone they know.

“Students need to be aware of not what to do just when the shooting begins but what to look for before the shooting begins, like with social media if somebody is making weird threats or strange statements that needs to reported,” Hopper said.

Students have always been told by teachers to hide and not talk but there is never any reasoning to why or what else could happen.

Students should have a right to everything that could and should happen during such emergencies and how to avoid the situation.

It is time school’s take better preparations and precautions to these drills because intruder safety needs to be taught not told.

“The drills are better than nothing, any preparation is better than no preparation, but the best preparation is prevention so ideally the shooter never gets inside with a gun,” retired officer Phil Hopper Written by: Emma Wesseldine Photographed by: Cheyanne Kennedy Designed by: Tyler Williams

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he alarms begin to screech their ever-perpetual sound and this time it is not a drill. Frantically searching the room for a corner to curl in uncomfortably seems like the safest route to take but when it comes down to just a dark classroom and a hopefully secure lock it does not seem so safe anymore.

“I think that there should be some alterations to the drills, yes we don’t know what child will be the shooter but I don’t think the training I have been through it would matter if we told the kids what we would do,” resource lab teacher Kimberly Jordon said.

With school intruder drills comes a lot of ‘What if’s?’ and ‘whys?’ when it could be simplified. When in

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LEARNING,LIVING

These books will entertain you, while also teaching you new ways to live.

A People’s History of The United States

In this, Howard Zinn tells the story of America through a different lense. It tells the history through a lense that is not clouded by patriotic and nationalistic thoughts. It tells the story of the oppressed, the exploited, and those whose stories simply do not get told.

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On The Road

The Road

For unknown and untold reasons, society collapses and most of life is extinct. This novel follows a young boy and his father Kerouac’s sophomore novel touches in their journey across post-apocalyptic on some unconventional themes, America. This is especially interesting but really, this incredible source of because so few details are revealed about captivation is about America. The the situation and the characters. novel begins in the early sixties placin the author with a decline in both his emotional and bodily health. After being completely enchanted by the likes of Dean Moriarty, Kerouac and friends embark upon a journey to live freely Written by: Audrey Badgerow and to ‘find America’.

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nergy drinks have had a big affect on teenagers in America.

Too many students drink these thinking they help them focus or to wake up, but these drinks can have long term effects on the mind and body.

“The adolescent is still in the developing stages of life in regards to brain and heart development. They are at higher risk of life threatening injuries related to energy drinks,” Angela Oswald said.

These drinks can harm the heart

and brain, they can make students sleep schedules change and make them tired at school by making them not rest at night.

“Many deaths of teens are being studied and linked to sudden cardiac arrest due to increased amounts of caffeine contained in energy drinks,” Oswald said.

These drinks may seem harmless but if teenagers drink too many they can have many bad effects on the growth of the body.

Written by: Daltyn Schafer Photographed by: Nora Carrell Designed by: Jordan Turner

Nutrition Facts Per Can

Hiball

Red Bull

Monster

Calories 140 Total Fat 1.5g Sodium 95mg Potassium 520mg Total Carb 28 g Sugars 25g Protein 6g Niacin 75% Vitamin B6 70% Vitamin B12 70% Pantothenic Acid B5 70%

Calories 93 Total Fat 0g Sodium 0mg Potassium 0g Total Carbs 0g Sugars 0g Protein 0g Niacin 100% Vitamin B6 250% Vitamin B12 80% Pantothenic Acid 50%

Calories 5 Total Fat0g Sodium105 mg Total Carb 3 g Sugars 0g Protein less than 1 g Niacin100% DV Vitamin B6250% DV Vitamin B12 80% DV Pantothenic Acid 50% DV

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CHOMPING AT THE BIT TIGER CATCH: The Lees Summit team tosses the ball to their teammate to win a touchdown. “Chili bowl is our annual outreach event to raise money for our mission trip to Honduras,” Jeremy Lanning said.

Lee’s Summit Community Church continues its 17 year long tradition

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riends, chili, and competition have been a part of Lee’s Summit Community Church’s tradition for 17 years.

“Chili Bowl is such a unique experience because it is unlike anything I have ever done with the church,” junior Makalee Rinehart said.

Although the event is sponsored by the church it is not a typical church gathering.

“It is cool because all the people are there to have fun, play football, and eat chili.

Chili Bowl is such a chill environment,” Rinehart said.

The Chili Bowl provides such a relaxed environment that even newcomers like Kiefer feel welcomed while attending.

“I do not know very many people there, but every time I attend I meet more people…

It is a fun event to attend It is very well put together and competitive,”junior Preston Kiefer said.

Rinehart also loves seeing new faces each year as well as some familiar ones.

“My favorite part of Chili Bowl is not the games, it is meeting new people and continuing my fellowship with my friends,” Rinehart said.

It is safe to say that this event has been bringing students back year after year for multiple reasons.

Rinehart enjoys the diversely fun atmosphere that Chili Bowl has to offer.

“I go every year because it is fun to see who you are placed in a bracket with and how

well you can do that year. I also love seeing how much chili people make and tasting it,” Rinehart said.

People come for the football, but soon find that it brings more than just the gridiron.

Rinehart enjoys the other events while she is not competing on the field.

“When I am not on the field I can eat chili, play basketball, watch other teams play, and I can talk to my friends as well as all of the new people I meet there,” Rinehart said.

Chili Bowl has brought students like Rinehart and Kiefer from all three high schools together for 17 years, and with the outstanding affect it has had on both of them; perhaps it can continue to provide a chill environment for everyone.

“I’m not the best at football, but I love joining a team, and just seeing how we work together,” junior Makalee Rinehart said.

“Just playing to have fun, it’s not really a competition if you don’t make it one,” junior Preston Kiefer said.

Written by: Clayton Couch Photographed by: Bianca Stewart Designed by: Jessica Winkler

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