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Free public education for everyone within the United States began as an idea after the American Revolution concluded, and this idea matured and blossomed into today’s education system. Thanks to this country’s forefathers, students today have been given the opportunities to gain knowledge of the world around them, forge bonds with others of the same age, and to develop an understanding of themselves. The problem, however, originates from the high school students of today. Over the years the respect given from high school students has deteriorated noticeably. In any given class, more likely than not, at least one student will do something disrespectful to another person. It does not matter whether that action ranges anywhere from having a side-conversation that eavesdroppers will view as gobbledygook, to obviously texting a friend in another class while they ignore the people around them, or any action in between, because it will show disrespect to the class in one way or another. The teachers receive a good amount of disrespect from these certain students as they spend their entire day teaching various subjects, making sure that the students understand the material. When a student decides that their own personal life is more important than what is being taught, the teacher would feel frustrated that they are not doing their best to keep the attention of all the children. Although the teachers vary in how they react to these actions, the teacher would still feel a pang of disrespect. Students may or may not even realize their disrespect when they put themselves in this situation. There probably was some news and information that they had to convey to a classmate at that moment lest they forget about it later, or a big event took place and it was crucial for them to respond immediately. If this was the case, it does seem more reasonable for them to take this kind of action. On the other hand, if it might be forgotten then it does not seem farfetched to write it down, or if it was crucial to respond immediately then a possible solution could be to ask if they can exit the classroom for a minute or two. Schools drive students towards a more successful future through teaching, yet this process can be disturbed by another classmate’s actions. The solution lies solely with the students themselves. So during this school year, students need to be more aware of their surroundings. Instead of focusing on just their own tasks, students have to recognize the effects their actions could have on others. Then decide to treat their teachers and fellow classmates the same way they want to be treated, and help other students break their bad habits of disrespectful actions.

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Poetry Club: where writing and reading poetry rarely involves a 1200 word Elizabethan translation page, equipped with five headaches and two Advil. A politician with no political alignment is a rare sight to see. Meet Mayor Randy Rhodes: the head of government in Lee’s Summit Rituals and traditions bring teams together as they prepare for a game. Some of these are evident to outsiders. Some are not quite as evident. With October setting in and the excitement of Halloween spreading about, it is easy to forget the real monster living inside people’s own bodies.

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The Hertzogs are a household name in Lee’s Summit. That being the case, not everyone knows their story. Meet Bud Hertzog and his family. Are you stuck trying to find a last minute costume? Here are a few fun ideas. Still stuck? Take our quiz to find out what costume is best for you The room is pitch black. The only trace of light is coming from the television screen. It is Halloween and that means horror movies. With a competition each Saturday, bi-weekly after school practices, and classes every day, October proves to be a busy month for marching band.

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11.2 percent of 13-18 year olds will experience depression. That means out of the 1821 students here about 167 of them suffer from depression. Many teachers allow students to retake test, while others do not. Each teacher has their own logic to their policy of retaking tests. Superstitions are all around. From black cats, and stepping on cracks, the fear of these superstitions for some students is real.

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IN THE KNOW GUIDANCE

A student gets a face full of pie to raise money for special olympics.

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE The person’s muscles tense up and vision gets blurry, but thanks to the masses of friends and fellow students, the Polar Bear Plunge turns out a pleasant experience. For the past years, ‘Tigers on Ice” has dared to jump into the Longview Lake during the frigid January months to benefit Special Olympics. Last January, we were able to raise $8,745. This year, the goal is $13,000 to benefit our own special athletes. Pay close attention to the Student Senate board in building A to see coming events.

The college student’s wallet: an empty desolate place with a hunger for money. But there is hope. Scholarships often help students survive the college life. Check out the counseling office every Tuesday when the Tiger Newspaper is available. The Tiger Newspaper has college visit information, college application help, and scholarship opportunities. The counselors also offer support groups for a range of needs including anger management, family issues and teen pregnancy.

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LS IN ACTION Art teacher Angie Prindle’s club, LS in Action, is an open-to-anyone club that aims to better the community and help those in need. They work with the Chain of Hope Foundation, benefiting dogs and cats in need of help. LS in Action members participate in art auctions, where the proceeds go to the Chain of Hope. Being a part of LS in Action can provide not only much-needed community service hours for graduation requirements, but also a feeling of fulfillment.

SCHOLAR BOWL Born to be on Jeopardy? Love trivial pursuit? Check out the scholar bowl every Thursday after school in English teacher Diana Lehman’s room. In this club, students answer trivia and knowledge questions to test their skills over other schools and teams. The Scholar Bowl starts their tournament schedule in November, and it’s never too late to join.

FBLA FUNDRAISER Business and computer class students are invited to join the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) to improve their Business skills. They meet on the first Thursday of every month before school in A233. The FBLA is starting to collect pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald house charities to benefit families with hospitalized children. They are also collecting canned food for harvesters soon.

UPCOMING EVENTS Nov 2: Cowtown Throwdown Robotics competition

Nov 4-7: Boys Basketball tryouts

Nov 6: First Semester Grades issued

Nov 15: first Fall Musical performance

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Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore art Thou? Not at Poetry Club The club that wins hearts and minds one poem at a time.

hakespeare’s sonnets and plays, stories and prose all dwindle in the sphere of just too complicated. It seems these spools of endless archaic phrases, which some feel tax the typical teenage brain, are usually found within an average English class. Not all poetry has to wreak woe on the brain cells, though. So welcome to Poetry Club: where writing and reading poetry rarely involves a 1200 word Elizabethan translation page, equipped with five headaches and two Advil. “Poetry club is a group of people who meet to read, write, perform, and discuss poetry,” said poetry club sponsor, Allison Donahay. With meetings on the third Wednesday of every month, it is one of the less known clubs in the high school and caters to five, yes five, fantastic members. “It’s a rebuilding year for Poetry club,” said Donahay. Yet, as the H.G. Wells quote goes, “New and stirring things are belittled because if they are not belittled the humiliating question arises, ‘Why then are you not taking part in them?’” Poetry Club does not lack in novelty. It involves various students with a variety of skills. Some read and analyze works of poetry, while others enjoy creating works of their own. So participation does not mean people need to be tortured souls who scribble heartache in notebook corners. Any student who enjoys poetry is welcome. Also, the club is not limited to sipping tea and musing over Emily Dickinson. “There are two big activities,” Donahay said. “Poetry Coffee House is in December and the Poetry Out Loud competition is during second semester. Both take place in the LMC.” Many individuals recite poems just for fun or for the chance to gain English extra credit at the Poetry Coffee House. During this energetic event, door prizes are distributed

Creative Writing Prompts to Try Out Black Out Poem Take a poem, article, or song that has already been created and eliminate parts of it to make a new poem. Found Poem Cut out pieces of magazines, newspaper, or any print item to create a poem.

Poetry Books to Check Out Poetry 180: A Turning Back to Poetry By: Billy Collins

to lucky students and poetry covers the creative spectrum: from rainbow monkeys to the fondness of socks to first heartbreak. The Poetry Out Loud competition, while still upbeat, is a dare for those with a competitive streak. Students can vie for the first place spot by memorizing and reciting two poems they have chosen off the Poetry Out Loud website. If a student wins the school competition they could earn a $50 gift card to Barnes and Nobles or to a bookstore of their choice. They also receive the chance to recite at regional, state, and possibly the national poetry competition, which includes a $20,000 scholarship opportunity. For more details on either of these events, visit Allison Donahay in the LMC.

I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets: Six-Word Memoirs by Teens Famous & Obscure By: Larry

Alas, Poetry Club…its mellow fruitfulness and wonder filled times that bring past poets to life and send new ones in their stead. A place Megan Stanton likes because, “People share the same interests.” A place where imagination is freaky fresh as Nike shoes and catchy as “The Fox” song. A place Shakespeare would have totally flipped over. So do not judge a poetry book by its cover, students. Poetry Club is not a sanction for complication but an attraction for meditation, variation, and adoration. Plus, unlike some hipster parties, the LMC is not guarded by bouncers. All are welcome to the club. Designed by Jesse Butler Written by Morgan Jenkins Photos by Aaron Hagan Above: Jessica Lloyd reads over her incomplete poem, trying to compile a poem out of the book titles she picked in the Library. Left: The Poetry Club developing poetic phrases with words cut-out from newspapers or the arrangement of book titles found in the library. 07 NOW HI+LIFE JLABMAG.COM

politician with no political alignment is a rare sight to see, let alone a whole council that does not sway Democrat or Republican. Though rare as that might be, there is a whole city that runs this way, and that city is Lee’s Summit, Missouri. “I am the elected head of the city of Lee’s Summit,” mayor Randy Rhoads said. “I’m kind of a people person and I like being able to help people.” As mayor, Rhoads does many things, such as attending

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Meeting the Mayor

People often view politics as voting for president, however, local politics is the way to go.

council meetings all the way to helping people around town with complaints. Rhoads gets called to help with lots of problems: about barking dogs, potholes, and other common problems found within a city. “You don’t have a republican pothole, you don’t have a democrat pothole, we wanted people to serve on the council and the mayor’s office that did not bring a political agenda with them we wanted them to run for office because they wanted to serve the individuals in their district,” Rhoads said.

Rhoads was on the city council Lee’s Summit’s previous mayors, for 12 years before he became so he felt his wife, Mary Rhoads, mayor, and he accomplished could help him know what he some major things there. For was getting into. Another example he played a role in reason is that he has a master’s banning smoking in bars. degree in public administrations “There was a group here and a bachelor’s degree in in the city that wanted to ban engineering. smoking, and they had come up “I try to treat everybody with with a petition and it had been a level of respect,” Rhoads said. signed by voters,” Rhoads said. Rhoads has this policy because However, there were parts many people will come in to of the petition that violated the speak with him about various councils terms, problems. Even if so the petitioners this problem seems “I’m going to tell insignificant it is had to change some of the really important you something terms before the that I don’t want to that person, so council would Rhoads feels that to change, and support it. Once everyone deserves that is that we those things the same level of have a small town respect no matter were changed the petition was what their need feel,“ Rhoads taken to be voted is. In addition to said. on; the voters respect for adults chose to have it and their problems put into place and thus smoking Rhoads has respect for teenagers was banned in bars. and their high school lives. “I’m going to tell you “I think a goal of a high something that I don’t want school student should be to keep to change and that is that we an open mind, and to learn as have a small town feel,” Rhoads much as you can and expose said. “Now what that implies is yourself to as many different that we have a very homey type opportunities as possible,” of community and people are Rhoads said. comfortable here and feel safe Rhoads believes this because here and are secure here.” he thinks that teenagers need Lee’s Summit is the sixth to have as many opportunities largest city in Missouri with, 93 in life as possible and that they thousand people, and 65 square should never say no to learning a miles. Though Lee’s Summit is new thing because it closes doors such a large city Rhoads believes on those opportunities. that it is better feeling like a Not having any political small town and does not want alignment is a rare sight but it Lee’s Summit to be another does happen from time to time; Kansas City or St. Louis. however, in county and above “I thought I wanted to do political alignments start taking something else in addition to place again. When people are being a council member so being voted for office in these I decided to run for mayor,” areas they are being voted on not Rhoads said. based on alignments but based Rhoads felt comfortable going on their policies and ideas for the into this job for many reasons. city. His father in law had been one of

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Getting in the Spirit

Written by: Breona Porter Photos by: Amber Gates Design by: Annelise Hanshaw

Athletes participate in pregame rituals to prepare for games The roar of the crowd bleeds through the walls as the players kneel to the ground in prayer. This is nothing new for the Tigers-it is a ritual. Football players Caymen Metcalf, Andrew Botwinick, and Jon Gilkey told their methods of prep. “We do warm ups obviously, and have prayer in the locker room. Whoever had the hardest hit in the game before gets to take a bat on the field during warm ups. Jordan Fowler, senior, has had it because he has been injured. And we also have these links everyone on the team has.” When asked the significance of these links, Metcalf responded with “ it’s a family thing.” Jon added “ it represents unity, and when we put it together, it makes a long chain.’’ Parker Gates and Jake Pycior of LSHS Soccer team have some similar rituals. “ We put our arms around each other, say a prayer, and talk about the goals for the game. Then, along with warm ups, we touch the black line on the field to turn our ‘game mode’ on.” One of the cross country coaches and science teachers Luke McKenney also told us how they get ready for their meets. ”They usually start by circling up and talking about the race, using the porta-potties to get the nerves out, and do our ‘MTXE’ chant. It stands for mental, toughness, extra, and effort.” The ironic thing is when asked why the teams do these rituals, before each game or meet, they all said the same thing-“It’s tradition.” 10 PLAY HI+LIFE JLABMAG.COM

1. A link symbolizes the inseperable bond the football players have that cannot be broken. “The link represents the bond we have as a family,” senior Caymen Metcalf said. 2.”We have prayer before the game starts,” sophomore Andrew Botwinik said. (in the picture: 23 Caymen Metcalf, 24 Casey Slaughter, 5 DelShon Spreatt, 74 Devonte Wright) 3.”The player with the hard hit of the game gets to walk out with the bat,” sophomore Andrew Botwonik said. (in the picture is senior Jordan Fowler) 4. Prayer before a game is very important for junior Chance Gates. Prayer for the soccer team is to help motivate the players to play hard. It is also to ask help from the higher power.

David Darmitzel‘s Dive into the Swim Team

The new swim coach makes a splash to lead the swim team to success. Bringing the experience of eight high school state championships and many state records, coach David Darmitzel has the ability to lead the tiger swim teams to success. Darmitzel took overhead coaching duties from recently retired biology teacher Bruce Holder, who led both teams for many years. “I am a first-time coach, but I have an experienced squad. Junior and senior athletes will help lead us to victory as well,” Darmitzel said. As a former team captain for the University of Missouri Swim Team, Darmitzel draws on the experience of his youth to help him in his coaching efforts. “I was a good club and high school swimmer,” Darmitzel said, “In college, I was the fastest breaststroker and flyer, although I did not make it to NCAAs.” Despite having many personal swimming successes in his youth, Darmitzel has a few regrets. “My biggest regret as a swimmer is that I needed better conditioning and technique.” Darmitzel said. Darmitzel understands the importance of the right training, and knows what direction he wants to take the team. Swim team training usually consists of at least 4,000 meters a day at the Lee’s Summit Aquatics Center. “My goal for this year as a coach is to help each athlete improve. We have a wide range of ability levels, so it is a huge challenge to coach all of them,” says Darmitzel. He plans to have swimmers work on their different strokes by using a variety of training methods.

“I will use different approaches,” Darmitzel said, “One thing I do well is technique. I really enjoy technique and helping girls get little things taken care of.” He also plans to utilize video heavily in his coaching style, using an underwater camera to show the swimmers their stroke execution. “I think video work is very important,” Darmitzel said, “It makes everything go more smoothly and makes my job as a coach easier.” Coach Darmitzel has big plans for the tigers swim team, including hopes of qualifying several swimmers for state competition. “I ultimately want a big squad for state. Team records are competitive, so it will be difficult. I want to challenge each athlete to embrace the hard work,” Darmitzel said. As the new swim coach, he hopes to continue the tradition of LSHS swimming success. Darmitzel teaches Spanish and coaches both boys’ and girls’ swim teams.

Darmitzel beckons his swimmers in the 500-meter race to speed up and reach their hand for the wall. After completing their race, the swimmers are given a recap from Darmitzel over what has been done correctly and what can be indiviually improved upon.

Boyles takes a moment to collect his thoughts as the rest of the teamrushes the Bronco defense. “My favorite part of playing for the high school team is being able to put on the black and gold every night” Boyles said.

It Takes a Leader

Every team needs a fierce leader that will give it their all every game and to be a good role model for the other players. Luckily, on the soccer team one of the captains has these exact qualities, and has been playing the game of soccer for his whole life.

Boyles gazes on as his teammates go for the goal. Although the tigers lost, it was hard fought game. “I plan on continuing to play soccer in college” Boyles said 12 PLAY HI+LIFE JLABMAG.COM

“I started playing when I was three years old,” senior soccer captain Clint Boyles said. “It started out as just something to do with my friends and I just kept with it and it grew from there.” Boyles is a veteran to the game of soccer and he has no plans on stopping any time soon. Boyles is already starting to visit colleges and has been preparing to take his next step up from high school soccer. “I have a couple of colleges looking at me offering to give me scholarships and my plans are to take one and continue playing soccer when I am in college,” Boyles said. Even though he is moving on past high school life, he does have certain things he is going to miss about playing for the high school team. “My favorite part about playing for the high school team is just being able to put on the black and gold every night I play and being able to represent this school the best way I can,” Boyles said. Not only has he had fun playing here, but he also has learned valuable skills that he will be using for the rest of career in soccer.

“Coach Wiebenga has definitely boosted my confidence when I am playing and he has improved my skills to help me become an all around better soccer player,” Boyles said. To others, Boyles is a strong leader who they enjoy practicing and playing along side of. “My favorite part about having Clint as a teammate is having a good player and leader on the team,” senior forward Jacob Joersz said.” He is a really nice guy and has been a good friend of mine for a long time.” Boyles is not just a friend to all his teammates, he is a big part of the team, and his teammates depend on him during all of their games. “The team has improved a lot with Clint on the team because he is one of the leaders of the back line and one of the best defenders on the team,” Joersz said. There is no doubt that Boyles is a special addition to the Tiger soccer team, and he will forever be a Tiger and will continue to use the skills he has learned during his time on the team here in the future. Story by: Tanner Schulenberg Photos by: Carter Moore Design by Wendy Hayworth

P nktober

With October setting in and the excitement of Halloween spreading about, it is easy to forget the real monster living inside people’s own bodies.

Cancer is not one people like to hear or say, it is a word often wished away and destroys even the strongest of people. It is often said that the worst part of cancer is that it does not discriminate, it does not care if somebody is male or female, young or old, healthy or not; it only cares that it destroys the body. Perhaps one of most common and heinous types of the hated illness is breast cancer. Luckily, October is breast cancer awareness month and it looks as if Lee’s Summit High School sports teams are not going to let that slip the minds of students easily. “To help raise awareness about breast cancer the Varsity Cheer Team is going to be wearing pink shoe laces and pink bows,” varsity cheerleader Meghan Leonas said, “I think it is important to raise awareness because breast cancer ruins lives and needs to be cured.” The cheerleaders are wearing their pink attire at a few of the October games; the support of the cheer team has been observed and appreciated by many sports fans. The cheerleaders

aren’t the only ones who are proudly showing their support this October, however, ROTC is also helping to raise the awareness. “We are going to be selling pink Para cords for $8 to help spread the word about breast cancer,” Colonel Rick Milligan said. The Para cords are also going to be seen on the football players, only those cords will be in black and gold. The football team is still showing their support in many different ways though. “The team will be doing stuff to help raise awareness about breast cancer this October,” Football Coach Thomas said. It is apparent that no matter what sport, age, or gender; people think finding a cure to the disease that continues to take lives is important. Breast cancer has become a major worry in modern society and people are continuing to work hard to find a way to end its tradition of ruining lives.

Story by Maddy Wylie Photos and Design by Wendy Hayworth

ABOVE: The cheerleaders braved the cold of Lee’s Summit’s game against Raytown South while still showing sporting pink. TOP RIGHT: Pink war paint symbolizes the battle many face against breast cancer. MIDDLE RIGHT: The game against Raytown South was a Pink Out. The stuent section showed their support in a varity of ways. BOTTOM RIGHT: For the month of October, the football team adorned their helmets with pink stripes. 13 PLAY HI+LIFE JLABMAG.COM

Beyond the Jerseys

Winning is only important as a family.

Design by Grace Rogers, Story by Keyann Lesui, Photos by Wendy Hayworth

Blood, sweat, and tears are shed; play after play, round after round until the last seconds time out. A good friend will cheer for but a family will be there for the whole fight. Football Crunchtime begins while the final seconds of the fourth quarter approaches. The leather-covered ball glistens in the Friday night lights, making the crowd go wild as it glides through the crisp, fall air. The ball is caught and the cannon is fired; the final touchdown is scored. Tigers win and are still undefeated. Who is responsible for their success? No person can be trophied for the Tigers’ success this year alone. Every player is equally as important on and off the field. Varsity running-back Casey Slaughter credits the “connection and brotherhood built after four years.” The brotherhood, as Casey explained it, cannot be mistaken through their actions. “When a teammate is down, you pick them up. Football is a long game we understand people make mistakes. We’re there for each other,” varsity receiver Levi Fountain says. Along with being there for each other, the team needs to be JLABMAG.COM HI+LIFE SECTION 14

Tigers huddle in the final stages of the game to decide their next move.

able to trust each other and have confidence in each teammate’s skills. “All the pressure doesn’t mean anything if you know your team can get the win,” varsity Cayman Metcalf says. “I have enough confidence to know we’re going to come out on top.” This family connection on the team was not built overnight. “Everything we do outside of football,” Fountain says. Fountain also says the time the guys have been around each other makes them more than just a team. “We’ve been bonding since 8th grade.,” Fountain says. Though the team has had a lot of time to bond over the years, the question about what

they do to bond arises. “We do everything outside of football,” Fountain says. Just as family eats together, so does the team. Every Thursday the football team gathers and has their Thursday night dinners to prepare their minds for Friday’s game and to enjoy delicious food. “We go grab something to eat and come back to watch film after games,” Slaughter says. Although these young men have things outside of football that make them closer, it is the football that makes them closer. Metcalf tells us about preparing for games at school each Friday. “We dress as a team and stay focused,” Metcalf says. “No jewelry or anything can classify us as individuals.”

Cheerleading Although game nights look a little different, family is also present in cheerleading as well as any other sport. Carmeka Wright, senior varsity cheerleader says “Most of us have been cheering together for several years now. Its kind of hard not to be a family” she further explains that “we’re always there to support each other in everything we do.” The support not only is relevant on game nights and competition but also in the young ladies’ everyday lives.

“We support each others goals and encourage them to get better whether its cheer related or school and even outside of school.” says Carmeka “Were always there for each other.” Overall family is important especially when it comes to playing together. The bond of our teams are special and loving. Win or lose they are there to pick each other up, regardless of their mistakes. These families support each other through it all, even if the final seconds are ticking.

Football Chants

Tigers take hold, get rough, mean, and bold. ATT-ACK Tigers attack

Volleyball girls devise a plan to crush their opponents.

Volleyball

Sway your hands and stomp your feet Get on up, get on up and tell for the tigers. T-O-U-C-H down, down. Go, go tigers, go, go, go tigers go.

Cheerleaders embrace as the Tigers dominate the field.

Familyhood throughout a team is not only seen on the football team. “We do most things together,” says team captain Emma Locke. “We get along well and have similar personalities,” junior Libby Smith says. The closeness of these ladies becomes apparent when their bond remains strong even off the court. “We hang out outside of school and go to football games together,” freshman Devon Paden says. Paden continues to say that the team has pre-game dinners to prepare for their games. “We have team get-togethers and stick together through the

tough times,” Locke says. Along with being close off the court, it is what they do on the court that makes this family even tighter. “After every play we meet in the middle and tell what we need to do better and congratulate each other,” Paden says. “We feed off each others energy,” Smith says. Feeding off each others energy can be expressed on and off the court. Whether the team wins or loses, the family stays close. “We sing songs on the bus after wins. When we lose, we get lectures,” Smith says, “They make us closer.”

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The Hertzogs The name Hertzog is synonymous with Lee’s Summit High School and for good reason.

It is a dark, foggy, Friday night football game the football lights were blaring on the field, and in the background in big black letters stands out BUD HERTZOG STADIUM. His name is iconic, but his story is not well known by everyone. Bud Hertzog has done many things for Lees Summit High School. Hertzog has been on the school board for twelve years. For ten years he was the chairman of the school board. He has donated so much of his time and money to this school, and to the booster club. Hertzog has served in the Jackson legislature for sixteen years. Hertzog volunteers as much as he can. He has been doing veterinarian practice since he graduated in 1948 from the University of Missouri with his wife. Hertzog came back in 1956 and studied medicine. Right now he is a veterinarian at the Lees Summit animal hospital. “I love what I do now, I love going and seeing everyone at the clinic, and all of the customers and their pets, I like making people happy and seeing a smile upon their face when they walk in and when they walk out.” Bud Hertzog said. “I love the Lees Summit school system; I have a deep of gratitude for Lee’s Summit High School,” Hertzog said. “I had a great education when I went there, I moved there from a country school with only one class, and it was such a step up when I moved to Lee’s Summit High School. I cannot say enough great things about Lee’s Summit High School. I will always be grateful.” “Bud Hertzog has been a huge advocate for Lee’s Summit, he has been on numerous committees,” Daughter-in-law Diantha Hertzog said. “He is the most awesome person, everyone that knows him loves him, he is known everywhere and he treats exotic animals.” “Bud Hertzog is a very influential person, he has done a lot for the community, when you look at Lee’s Summit you just think of Bud Hertzog.” Granddaughter Sarah Keys said. “There is a podium of Bud Hertzog by the concession stand in the Hertzog Stadium it was dedicated August 26, 2007. It played a video but now it doesn’t it has a statue of his JLABMAG.COM HI+LIFE FOCUS 16

head and has a plaque that says his name and when it was dedicated,” Keys said. “There was a big ceremony before a Friday night football game for Bud after the stadium was named after him. He is a veterinarian right now, he is technically retied but he still works and loves doing what he does.” Keys said. “My dad and Bud farm together now. Bud is always on the go. Many people if not everyone knows him or knows about him, he is just so out, he doesn’t know a stranger, he is very humble and talks to anyone and everyone, but he does not like talking about himself.” Diantha Hertzog is the secretary in the Guidance Office. She is married to Bob Hertzog and they have been married for thirty-five years. Diantha is Bud Hertzog’s daughter in law. Diantha graduated in 1975 and her husband graduated in 1973 from Lee’s Summit High School. All four of her kids have graduated from Lee’s Summit High School also. Diantha still gets involved with Lee’s Summit High School by helping out with the Christmas invitational for wrestling.

Bud Hertzog: At a Glance American Royal Horse Person of the Year 1936 Graduated from College of Veterinary Medicine at MU 1956 Founded Lee’s Summit Animal Hospitial 1956 Served 16 years on the Jackson County Legislature Chief Veterinarian for the Kansas City Zoo for 25 years Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council Lee’s Summit Economic Development Commission Charter member of Lee’s Summit Rotary Club Elected president of KC Veterinary Medical Association and Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year Five children Ten grandchildren One great grandchild

Hartzog Family: At a Glance

Diantha has four grand children, she has two granddaughters and two grandsons and one due in January. Diantha is in the Missouri hall of fame for wrestling located by the Fieldhouse. Another face of the Hertzog’s is Sarah Keys. Sarah is a Hertzog but was recently married. Sarah is Bud Hertzog’s granddaughter. Sarah subs for Lee’s Summit High School and is the field coach (shot put and discuss) for the girl’s in track and field. Sarah has a degree in physical education and is waiting for a spot to open so she can teach P.E. full time. Sarah stays involved with Lee’s Summit High School besides her coaching and subbing. Sarah goes to as many games as she can and she works in the hospitality rooms for wrestling. Sarah has been in the Lee’s Summit district since Elementary. She attended Greenwood Elementary, Pleasant Lea Middle School, and Lee’s Summit High School. In high school Sarah played volleyball for two years, basketball for four

years and track and field for four years also. “Lee’s Summit High School is still the same and it will always be the original,” Keys said. “It has always smelt the same, it will always have that Lees Summit High School smell.” “Out of all three schools I would say we have the most school spirit, and I am not just saying that because I went here or because I am being bias,” Keys said. “Lee’s Summit High School is like my home, I would love to work here full time as a teacher, I know a lot of the students here and I just love working with the students here. I love to interact with the kids and I love coaching them.” “I am like my grandpa I don’t like to talk about my self but when I was a senior in high school I was court warming queen and I did a lot of sports and that took up most of my time, I don’t know how kids these days can have a job, do sports, and school all at once.” Keys said. Another well-known Hertzog is Activities and Athletics’

Director Chad Hertzog. Before becoming the activities director, he was an assistant principal and math teacher. He went to Lee’s Summit High School and graduated in 1998. “Chad is like the perfect child he never gets in trouble and when he does something he tries to do it perfect.” Keys said about him. Yet anther Hertzog is Mark Hertzog. He is a football coach and a wrestling coach. He also went to Lee’s Summit High School and he graduated in 1995. While he was in High School he did football and wrestling all four years he was here. He also went to Pleasant Lea Middle School and participated in wrestling and football there as well. Mark farms with Bob since he was ten years old and still farms with him they farm together for a living. So there are more Hertzog’s in Lee’s Summit High School then one would originally think and they have done a lot for this school and the Lee’s Summit community.

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Sarah KeysVolleyball for two years in high school Basketball for four years in high school Track and Field for four years in high school Graduated from LSHS in 1996 Substitute teacher and coach Chad HertzogFootball for four years in high school Wrestling for four years in high school Former assistant principal Taught math Graduated from LSHS in 1998 Activities and Athletics Director Mark HertzogFootball for four years in high school Wrestling for four years in high school Graduated from LSHS in 1995 Assistant Football Coach Diantha HertzogGraduated from LSHS in 1975 Secretary Bob HertzogGraduated from LSHS in 1973 Farms with Mark and Chad 17 FOCUS HI+LIFE JLABMAG.COM

Tangled in c osplay

Written by: Haley Townley Designed by: Cara McCauley

Often times one is found dreaming of being their favorite character, freshman Heather Belser is living up to her dream by participating in cosplaying.

he looks like a princess. Her thick braided hair swaying as she walks. She is not a princess, but anyone who passed her would not know. “It feels like you’re living a different life,” said freshman, Heather Belser. Cosplaying is pretending to be a fictional character for a day. “I was really into comic con, and I just really wanted to go and dress up,” Belser said. Comic con is a big gathering of people who are into Si-fi or fantasy Television shows/Books/ Movies. “If you’re interested in that stuff, then you would love comic con, also it’s down the street from Chipotle which is a huge plus,” Belser said. Belser has done a number of cosplays including a weeping angel, the eleventh doctor, and Rapunzel. “When I first started to cosplay I thought it was ridiculous how much everyone spent on their costume, but now here I am saving up my birthday money to make a $100 wig,” Belser said.

Cosplaying is not just for one person its for everyone. It’s always fun to go in a group or at least with one cosplay partner. Cosplay partners are when at least two people dress up as coordinating things. Like Rapunzel and Flynn or The Doctor and a companion. “My cosplay partner, Carter Moore, is going as Flynn Rider,” Belser said. The only problem with cosplays is that they can be pricy. “Cosplays can get pretty expensive, but once you get everything together you actually feel like a princess,” Belser said. Cosplaying is usually just known it the comic world, but it is really for anyone. “Usually people assume it’s for a certain group of people, like the “geeks” or “nerds”, but everyone has fun with cosplays,” Belser said. “If you have ever dressed up for Halloween in a costume then you have theoretically have cosplayed before,” Belser said. Her work paid off. She looked like a princess, and caught the eye of everyone.

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Upper Right Photo: Freshman Heather Belser showcases her cast-iron skillet as she plays the part of Rapunzel from Disney’s Tangled. Center Photo: Belser poses to show off her $100 braided wig, woven with a variety of different flowers. Bottom Left Photo: “Dressing up in a costume pretending to be someone you are not because you wish you were them,” Belser said.

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osplay is the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, especially ones from the Japanese genres of manga and anime. Cosplay, contrary to popular beliefs, did not originate in Japan. It is also not their original concept. A Japanese reporter did come up with the name, but not the concept. Nov Takhashi was sent to report at ’84 Worldcon. To describe the event Takhashi combined the words costume and play. Takhashi did not call it acting because the cosplayers were all real people. None of the cosplayers were professional actors. As for the origin of costume wearing and role playing it can’t quite be pinpointed. It can’t be pinpointed because it is a combination of multiple cons.

DIY Halloween Costumes

Written by: Mariah Walkenhorst Photos by: Mariah Walkenhorst Design by: Cara McCauley

Are you stuck trying to find a last minute costume? Here are a few fun and creative ideas that are unique and definitely not the typical costumes you will see around the block.

Get about 10 yards netting and start loosely tacking the netting around the base. Bunch it up, and sew it as you go. Go around the costume and pull apart the pieces of netting that are too compact. Hot glue a piece of rope to add the finishing touch. If you want to have a little more fun, you can hot glue a rubber ducky to a headband.

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You will need: 5 yards of blue tulle 3/4in black elastic band 2-yellow 2in buttons 12ft of 1/2in blue silk ribbon 1yd of 2in red silk ribbon red tank top black paper 12in wood stick long red socks white fabric

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<< To start, cut three 12in, 15in, and 18in pieces

of tulle. Cut the elastic band to fit you. Sew the 18in layer to the elastic band, gathering as you go. Sew the 15in layer on top of the first layer, still gathering as you go, and then do the same with the 12in layer. Cut the blue ribbon to the right size for the suspenders. Sew the suspenders to the inside of the elastic band. Sew the buttons to the front of the costume. Cut two 5in pieces, and two 8in pieces of red ribbon. Fold all pieces inwards, and attach them together with the 5in pieces on top. Cut out a 3in circle of white fabric. Cut out an “M” and a mustache from black paper. Put the “M” on the 3in white circle, and attach to the red ribbon. Super glue the mustache to the wood stick.

What Costume Is Best For YOU? 1. At a party people can normally find you…… a. at the center of the dance floor b. picking up trash around the house; you feel bad for the person whose house this is. c. on the couch texting your friend d. by the punch bowl tampering with the punch 2. You just got home from school what’s the first thing you do? a. Text all your friends and see if they want to go to the mall b. Finish up your homework, then help out at your local animal shelter. c. Head straight for the TV and see what’s on d. You invite your friends over for a game of truth or dare; there’ll be no rules since your parents aren’t home yet.

You will need: shirt rope 10yd of netting headband rubber ducky needle thread/safety pins hot glue gun

Tag your costumes on Instagram @ #LSHShalloween

Take this quiz to find out what Halloween costume fits your personality! Written by:Julia Ngega

3. Which of these sound most like your normal Halloween plans this year? a. Crash all the high school parties around town; you’re the life of the party! b. Your helping out at you churches trunk or treat c. You plan on turning off all the lights and watching horror films d. Spend the night teepeeing houses and terrorizing children 4. You just found out that your best friend’s boyfriend/girlfriend is cheating on them what do you do? a. You first tell everyone since everyone should know and then tell your friend. b. You tell your friend, but you keep it between the two of you c. You don’t tell them d. You don’t tell them, but you set them up so that they find out on their own

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ANSWERS Mostly A’s : CELEBRITY; You love to be social, and you love to be the center of attention. Sometimes you can beslightly full of yourself, but you know how to work a crowd. Mostly B’s : SUPERHERO; You love to help anyone, you are responsible, and everyone can trust you. You tend to follow rules and can be a buzz kill sometimes, but you are kind-hearted and strong. Mostly C’s : ZOMBIE; You have trouble talking to people face to face, but you’re a social media expert. You’re often glued to a device and getting your attention can feel impossible sometimes Mostly D’s : WITCH; You love to cause trouble. You’re a constant rebel. You live on the edge, but you constantly get in trouble. 19 BEAT HI+LIFE JLABMAG.COM

Halloween Movie Marathon Submerge yourself into fear on Halloween night with these haunting films. Written by Garrett Stroginis, Photos by Payton Seymour Design by Grace Tibbets

he room is pitch black. The only trace of light is coming from the television screen. Chills tingle down the viewer’s spine. They are alone in the darkness, and fear has taken them over. Horror films are a classic source for those who seek a thrill. Sometimes it is the imaginary things that seem so real and terrifying. With the welcoming of fall, and Halloween approaching, it is the precise time for scary movies. So grab some friends and conduct a haunting movie marathon this Halloween. Here are the top movies to see.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

In October 1994, film students Heather (Heather Donahue), Michael (Michael C. Williams), and Joshua (Joshua Leonard) are filming a documentary on the urban legend, “The Blair Witch.” The Blair Witch legend began in 1785 when a woman living in the town of Blair, Maryland (later renamed Burkittsville) was accused of witchcraft and banished into the woods. That year over 50 children disappeared. They were found dead years later, in the cellar of a house located in the woods. The team of film students venture into the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, in search for proof of the alleged witch. As their adventure goes on, frightening events begin to occur. When Josh goes missing, Heather and Michael realize what they were really getting themselves into.

Paranormal Activity (2007) In 2006, Katie (Katie Featherson) moves into her boyfriend Michah’s (Micah Sloat) home in San Diego, California. Katie claims to have been haunted by an evil spirit since she was a child. Micah is intrigued by this and decides to record everything that goes on, primarily at night. Little does he know, they are about to witness some terrifying paranormal activity.

The Conjuring (2013)

The Conjuring takes place in a secluded farmhouse in Rhode Island in 1971. Roger (Ron Livingston), and Carolyn Perron (Lili Taylor) have found the ideal home to live in and for their five daughters to grow up in. However, bizarre things begin to transpire. With odd occurrences happening to each family member, and the discovery of a mysterious cellar, Roger seeks help from paranormal investigators to protect his family from the evil within his home.

Insidious (2011)

Halloween (1978)

Halloween takes place in 1978 in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois. 15 years ago, a six year old boy by the name of Michael Myers stabbed his sister to death on Halloween night. He was locked up in a mental hospital after the incident, but tonight he has escaped. He is coming home for something, or rather, someone. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) is in for the most terrifying Halloween night of her life. Will she survive the night? Find out in John Carpenter’s Halloween. Halloween is slowly creeping up. When the skies begin to fade on that night, it is time to begin a night filled with shrieks and terror.

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Haunted Houses

Written by Dia Sims, Photos courtesy of World’s of Fun Looking down at the nonexistent ground due to the thick fog, a horrifying scream pierces the air surrounding everyone. As people scramble the opposite way, the terrifying clown like creature sneaks its way into the crowd, causing an uproar of commotion. Worlds of Fun is known for its annual Halloween Haunt that is held from Mid September, to the end of October. Many know what this fun, yet heart racing experience can bring, however, most underrate the activity known as Fright Night. Normally amusement parks consist of long lines that lead up to a ride, but this past Saturday the two hour long wait was for a Haunted House. The House of Horrors. Stepping in to the line creates great anxiety when waiting for more than an hour. As the line slowly grows shorter, the anticipation rises. When the front of the line is in reach, palms grow sweaty and throats get dry, the scare of a lifetime is less than a minute away. Walking into the house that happens to be haunted, cries for help are heard off in the distance, curiosity rises as the people in front continue walking. Focused on getting on and remembering what a bad idea this was, a half-dead person reaches out from an opened curtain, making everyone jump. A quarter of the way through and there’s fog so thick, it’s impossible to see through it all. “You’re going to die in here, you’re going to die in here,” Says the man who’s costume appears to blend in with the wall. Making it out alive and well, relief settles but nervousness builds back up after discovering that there’s another side. Strobe lights, dark voices and extreme make up covered workers is all that the eye can see. Unintentionally running into the reflection that looks familiar and tripping over the sharp corners only to get out soon. Finally, the torture is over. Joining the stream of people a wolf like monster runs swiftly chasing an innocent boy. Packing onto the next line, looking for the closest scare.

Design by Grace Tibbetts

Haunted Houses in Kansas City:

The Beast Location: 1401 W 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64102 Hours: Open evenings October 24-November 2 as well as the weekend of November 8 and 9. Go to www.kcbeast.com for specific hours. Price: Combo with Edge of Hell: $50 plus $10 to add another house, Single tickets: $27, Festival Pass: $65

The Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe Location: 1100 Santa Fe St. Kansas City, MO 64101 Hours: Open weekends September 13 through October 31. Go to www.kcbeast.com for specific hours. Price: Combo with Macabre Cinema and Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe: $50 plus $10 to add another house, Single tickets: $27, Festival Pass: $65

The Edge of Hell Haunted House Location: 1300 W 12th St. Kansas City, MO 64102 Hours: Go to www.kcbeast.com for specific hours. Prices: Single ticket: $27, Combos starting at $50 plus $10 to add another house

Worlds of Fun Location: 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave. Kansas City, MO 64161 Hours: Go to worldsoffun.com for specific hours Prices: Go to worldsoffun.com for specific prices

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Written by, Photos by, And design by: Annelise Hanshaw

Marching On

Marching band finishes off the season with competitions every weekend

sea of students moves as three sets of hands direct its course. Instruments glisten in the sunlight as a wave of sound crashes into the three judges’ ears. The shimmering sound of the flutes then settles the band as they complete their competition piece. “Marching band is like having two lives,” sophomore trombonist Parker Jenkins said. “It takes a lot of hard work and commitment.” With a competition each Saturday, October proves to be a busy month for marching band. “I don’t think people realize how much it takes to be in band,” sophomore drum major Megan Searles said. “The toughest part would have to be balancing band in my schedule.” To prepare, members of marching band undergo two weeks of summer

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camp, evening rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and practices during band class. This leads to four or five football game performances, three assemblies, and several competitions. There are many roles in the whole ensemble. Band teacher Brady Finch oversees all parts of the program, instructs the students, assists in the designing of the show, and even more. “[To be a drum major] we first had to go into an interview then we had to audition in front of the whole band,” Searles said. “We each took a turn yelling commands for people to march to and conduct the band.” The three drum majors were voted on and take on leadership positions in the group. They conduct and give orders to the rest of the band during the performance. “I love hanging out with all my friends and putting together a show; it’s hard work but really a lot of fun,” Searles said.

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The sweet side of marching pieces band is in the experience. Bonds are formed, and there is sense of community seen; even eighth grader Justin Henson feels welcomed into marching band after being discovered uard g playing in his brother’s r colo mbers jazz combo. me “The playing of music is really cool because you get to see how all the parts fit together, and sometimes you just get into the music by bobbing your head or on quiet parts, getting down really low,” Henson said. Music is the motive for the players. Marching band improves the members’ abilities and affects their frame of mind. “It’s indescribable. Different moods I’m in that day and different moods of the song we’re playing in general can affect how I feel when I play,” Jenkins said. “It’s an amazing experience that can affect someone’s feelings in plenty of ways.” In spite of the time it takes, 117 members are committed to marching band. Each has their own story of what makes the work worthwhile. “My favorite part is when I see all the hard work pay off with a great performance that is enjoyed by the fans, parents, and students,” Finch said. The achievements thus far have been 1st place in drumline and field show as well as outstanding awards in color guard, percussion, visual effect, and general effect. With music washing over the audience and impacting students’ hearts, marching band has proved to be time-consuming yet rewarding. Left: Members participate in a competition in Blue Springs.

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One love, one heart, one sound, one line. Let’s be known for one of the best Drumlines round. When assembly’s come around it’s up to the drumline to get everyone hype before the assembly. Standing in front of the door waiting for the drumline to dismiss for the assembly is the best part. Tap, bam, tap, bam, and everything else falls in place. Hearing the beat, come close and closer gets everyone so excited, and even more anxious to see who is making the crazy amazing sound. Seeing students dance with one another, and nodding their heads to the beat, seeing teachers trying to be “hip” and

show their old people dance moves. It is about time to notice the heartbeat. Varsity football games, assembly’s, parades, the drumline prepares for the “to be continued”. Drumlines in movies are cool, yes of course, but to actually be close to one, and walk with or behind them is the greatest feeling ever. The drum line can bring anything out of nobody, and that is what makes the drumline so special seeing them in their costumes for a certain theme makes every experience worthwhile. “Oh I love our drumline! They are so raw, especially when they

walk, and dip, I love that part”. Senior Adonijah Soriano said. There isn’t just one kind of drum, one drum does not make one sound. “ Well I play the snare drum, this is my second year playing I’m the second snare,” junior Abby Gast said. “It’s fun, we are really good, were just one big family. We can all depend on each other. And when we need to pull away we help each other with that”, Gast said. The drumline is one big family, and seeing them all work together, and seeing them support each other and the looks on their face when playing really gives the

sense of hard work being put into representing this school, and the drum line does it oh so well. “I play Tenor Drums it’s the set of five drums you carry. I’ve been playing ever since my freshmen year, I played the Base drum my first two years”, senior James Bryant said. “We start in the summer two weeks of band camp, and one week of drum line camp”, Gast said. The drum line definitely isn’t finished yet, there is so much more to come. “We have competition every Saturday in October against other drumlines, we actually

did really well in the competition last Saturday at Lees Summit North”, senior James Bryant said. The next Drumline competition will be held at Olathe East High School, and to receive information of time and place it will be in front of the Band Room room C30. “LOUD is a special event that is held here in April, and we all just get together and play poplar music, it’s really fun, we put on a great show”, senior James Bryant said. Drumline Royalty is here to stay. One love, one heart, one sound, one line, our heartbeat.

1. During second hour, frontline is at work. 2. Drumline member Seth Hutton drums with past members during their performance at LOUD, drumline’s annual concert.

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3. Sophomore Gannon Rialti ends his performance at the marching band competition in Blue Springs. 4. The frontline practices independently during class.

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Debate team members prepare and compete for tournaments Everyone, especially teenagers, get into arguments, but the debate and forensics class takes it to a whole new level. When asked if they like the class, debate students will proudly answer with a yes and a smile. Debates fundamental structure is to teach students public speaking skills and how to form valid cases while thinking things through in a logical manner. “Well, there are three different types of debate,” senior Sam Burrow said. “Public

forum, Policy, and Lincoln-Douglas.” Public forums basic explanation is two sides are forming or negating a resolution. Policy is the type of debate where students have a team, and form a plan that they think should be passed by the federal government. Lincoln-Douglas is the expressive debate where students discuss and debate feelings towards a resolve. “There is two rounds of forensics to begin a tournament, where a team of five to six preform a piece,” Burrow said “forensics is a lot like acting, then there’s two rounds of debate.” Every month there is a tournament for debate students and a new topic is chosen for every type of debate. This month’s topics are the spread of nuclear pollution for Public Forum, economic engagement of Cuba, Venezuela, and Mexico for Policy, and compulsory voting for Lincoln-Douglas. “Debate is so fun,” freshman Ben Williamson said, “the people are really cool and the arguments are interesting. LSHS is hosting a tournament in about a week or two

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Learn about the policy. Resolution: The United States federal government should substantially increase its economic engagement toward Cuba, Mexico or Venezuela. Why: out plan gives loans and aid to people of Mexico. Benefits: Better health aid to prevent disease outbreaks. Helps Mexican economy which helps with economy, Helps impoverished communities. Why Not: It costs money. The amount of money spend could be hurtful to US economy if US gets involved it will hurt Mexico’s relations with other countries. JLABMAG.COM HI+LIFE TRENDS 24

Alike in Body, Different in Mind Although they share the same family and birthday, these twins couldn’t be more different.

ccording to The Twins Foundation, 90,000 twins are born each year in countries across the world. Twins themselves can share looks, voices, and personalities. It has even been speculated that identical twins might even share DNA, but at first glance, twins and sophomores, Alyssa and Jessica Cravy, could quite possibly only share a last name. “I would say we’re both alike...[but] Alyssa’s more nice I guess. I’ll just go off on people, and she won’t. Alyssa’s more nice and gentle,” Jessica Cravy said. Alyssa, on the other hand, had a different opinion. “We have the same opinions on things, but we’re not alike,” Alyssa said, with an evident fondness in her voice. “She is ten times crazier than I.” “[They’re] totally different... their personalities are just totally opposite,” sophomore Cassidi Sterrett said. “They’re both outgoing, that’s Alyssa and Jessica mirror each other while they display their a similarity. But different personalities. Photograph by Chance Copeland. Alyssa is more focused, and Jessica is sometimes crazy. Alyssa’s the same way, just toned down.” Jessica said that, like normal sisters, sometimes, they can disagree on the small things. “We get in fights because I borrow her clothes,” Jessica said. “We fight a lot. It’s kind of like Step Brothers, you know, but I love her more than anything in the whole entire world,” Alyssa agreed. Step Brothers is a movie starring Will Ferrell and John C Reilly. It’s about two middle-aged men who become stepbrothers when their parents marry. Essentially, they are forced to live under the same roof. The movie follows the hilarious relationship and the arguments that ensue between them. Yet even their arguments cannot keep them from spending time together. “We both do sports, we play soccer, we watch movies and

just hang out,” Jessica said. In high school, at an age where having and maintaining friends can be a struggle, it’s nice to have someone who will always be around and supportive, not unlike a built in friend. “I don’t have to work at our relationship,” Alyssa said. “She’s just there.” According to Jessica, humor is something they share as well. “We laugh at the same things,” Jessica said. The only frustration that Jessica expressed about having a twin was the feeling that her parents sometimes compared her to Alyssa. “Alyssa’s more sweet and nice and I’m more trouble, I guess,” she said. While they are both talkative, Jessica explained that she typically gets in more trouble for it at school. At the end of every day, however, both Alyssa and Jessica Cravy, disagreements aside, stand on at least one common ground, sharing one opinion that never wavers, despite the trials and tribulations of being a teenager and a sibling: it is indeed a very wonderful thing to have a twin.

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Giving a helping hand to those with depression

“Being fireproof does not mean that the fire will not come but the fire can be withstood,” Fireproof the movie.

he dreadful sound of an alarm clock in the morning can sound like a fire alarm to some teens. This sound means getting out of the blissful cocoon that encloses so many with its warm embrace at night and going straight into the fire of life. One of these fires is depression. “According to the National Institute of Mental Health, at some point in their lives 11.2 percent of 13-18 year olds will experience depression,” Jerri Whiting professional psychologist said. That means out of the 1821 students here about 167 of them suffer from depression. This causes researchers to speculate how so many teens become depressed. “Girls are more likely than males. Other factors that increase the risk of depression include: having a family history of depression, early childhood trauma, having other conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, Learning Disabilities or a chronic illness (diabetes), abusing drugs or alcohol, and being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered,” Whiting said. Many teens do not know if they themself, or a friend, are included in the 11.2 percent. They do not realize the signs that are right in front of them or they think its just sadness. Sadness is not the same as depression. Depression is a clinical condition that affects people’s brains and mood. Sadness is just being upset about a situation. “Signs of depression include: Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, change in appetite or weight either an increase or decrease, sleep disturbance – difficulty sleeping or sleeping all the time, decreased energy or fatigue, decreased JLABMAG.COM HI+LIFE TRENDS 26

concentration or memory, thoughts of death or suicide, change in hygiene or not caring about appearance, irritability or no patience – everything getting on their nerves, fighting or not getting along with family friends, poor performance in school, using drugs or alcohol to self-medicate, extreme sensitivity to others and fixation on past failures,” Whiting said. Once students realize they’re depressed they often do not know what to do next. They feel like they are stuck and there is no way out. Sadly way to often students choose fatal solutions to this problem instead of healthy solutions that will help them live a happy life. “Suicide is not the answer. It is a permanent solution to a temporary situation.

Things WILL get better. It may not be today or next week but eventually things will improve. If they kill themselves then they prevent this from occurring. Most people that are suicidal don’t really want to die; rather they just want to feel better. What suicide does is give them an option, although not a good one,” Whiting said. There are twenty-four seven hotlines available to speak with suicidal or depressed people. Even minor suicidal thoughts need attention whether it is a trusted adult, counselor, or teacher. “Depression is best treated with a combination of counseling and medication. Exercise for 20-30 minutes three to four times a week helps to release feel good chemicals, which can help medication to

Out of the 1821 students here about 167 of them suffer from depression.

Depression is more that sadness. It is a medical condition. Out of the 1821 students here about 167 of them suffer from depression. “If a friend has depression, don’t give up on them just because they are depressed,” Jerri Whiting professional psychologist said.

If a friend has depression, do not give up on them just because they are depressed. Continue to connect with them and encourage them to seek help.

1-877-YOUTHLINE 1-800-SUICIDE to be done because it affects many teens. If they know someone still cares about them it could mean all the difference. It could even save their life. “If a friend has depression, do not give up on them just because they are depressed. Continue to connect with them and encourage them to seek help. Try to get them to confide in a trusted adult. Remind them that even though it seems like things won’t get better they will,” Whiting said. Life can be rough and sometimes seem unbearable. It is the people who are uplifting and truly care that make life worth living. They are a reason to get out of bed and face the hopefully not so hot fire of life. Life is short and should not be spent wallowing in sorrow but striving toward something that is better and fireproof.

work. Interestingly, the exercise does not have to do the entire 20-30 minutes at once. It can be broken up & done in 10-15 minutes twice a day and get the same effect.

Also walking is just as helpful as running,” Whiting said. Helping a friend with depression is a tough thing to do. It is something that needs

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Behind the Haunt

By: Sydnee Pointer

Candy corn is made of sugar, corn syrup, and marshmellow.

The largest pumpkin was grown by Norm Craven in 1993. It weighed pounds.

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Top Ten Preffered Candy: 1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups 2. Milky Way 3. Swedish Fish 4. Skittles 5. M&M’s 6. Snickers 7. Airheads 8. Twizzlers 9. Pop Rocks 10. Nerds a full moon is predicted to occur on 10/31/2020

Orange and black are the official halloween colors. Orange is for the Fall Harvest Black is for darkness and death

IS SPENT ON CANDY EVERY YEAR

Halloween is an abbriviation

for Hallow’s Eve or All Hallow’s Evening. top selling candy day

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72% of people will hand out candy on Halloween Most Searched Halloween Costumes:

1. minion 2. breaking bad 3. fox 4. duck dynasty 5. miley cyrus 6. minecraft 7. daenerys 8. batman 9. the great gatsby 10. daft punk

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jack o’lanturns were orginally carved from turnips

15.1% of people will dress up their pets Bee 11%

Pumpkin 39%

Cat 11%

Halloween is the 2nd most commercial holiday.

$2 BILLION

CANDY

Top 5 Pet Costumes

Hot Dog 18% Halloween started in the early 1800’s

Devil 21%

billion dollars spent on costumes every year

Halloween Deaths

about 1.1 billion pounds of pumpkins produced every year. 75% of childrens’ loot is chocolate.

With 50,000 participants, the Village Halloween parade in New York City is the largest Halloween parade in the United States. It brings in over

2 million spectators.

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actor Stand By Me

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TAKE TWO

For many students, taking tests comes with stress, late night studying and last minute cramming. Many teachers allow students to retake tests if they have scored poorly, while others do not. Each teacher has their own logic to their policy of retaking tests.

Students should be allowed to retake tests... David Fox

“I will only let the students retake tests if the whole class got under a 70%,” math teacher David Fox said. Fox allows his students to have an opportunity to receive full credit. “If the students haven’t mastered the material yet I believe they should have the chance to learn it completely,” Fox said. Fox encourages for the students to retake a test if they have not fully mastered the material. According to fox he feels the same way about the ACT as he does his own tests. “The more time you have to practice, the better you will get,” Fox said.

Christine Peachee

“Of course I let my students retake tests. It strengthens their weaknesses,” science teacher Christine Peachee said. Peachee also has tutoring students can go to or even practice sheets to help them understand the material more. “I just want the students to understand what im teaching them,” Peachee said. Peachee points to the ACT as an example. “The students can only improve. They might need to study more and gain more knowledge before taking the test again,” Peachee said.

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Students should not be allowed to retake tests... Jim Giokaris

“I do not allow students to retake tests. They have plenty of time to study,” history teacher Jim Giokaris said. Giokaris believes that the students need to study and be accountable for their grades. “A retake of a test is just a crutch,” said Giokaris. Giokaris doesn’t think that a retake of a test helps the students academically. When it comes to the ACT Giokaris believes it is a different sort of test, it is for college while the tests at school are just over certain chapters.

Luke McKenney

“I do not allow my students to retake tests,” science teacher Luke McKenney said. McKenney believes that it will improve the student’s grade but they need to work hard and get the grade up on their own. “I want the students to study the material and learn it without retaking a test,” said McKenney. McKenney has a different viewpoint for the ACT. “The students might mot know the material they need to know one year of high school and then do the next. I agree with the retaking of the ACT,” McKenney said.

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Step On A Crack Superstitions are all around. From black cats, and stepping on cracks, the fear of these superstitions for some students is real. Some students may never know if it the superstitions are true, but others seem to completely believe in these karma filled superstitions. The excessively credulous belief in the supernatural. Some people believe that a rabbits foot can bring good luck, that garlic will protect against vampires and some throw salt over their shoulder to reverse a jinx. This is all considered being superstitious. There are common ones like breaking a mirror causes seven years of bad luck, and there are not so common ones, like if a pregnant woman walks outside during a lunar eclipse, her baby will be born half werewolf. When people see a crack in the ground, that little poem they heard on the playground seems to come to mind, the one that goes: “Step on a crack and you’ll break your mothers back.” Where does that come from and why do people say it, think about it, it is a little bit twisted, well the original meaning is even more warped. The original meaning came from the late 19th century, people thought that cracks on the ground came from hell, so by stepping on them, the evil demons that lived there would be released and bring bad luck. In the mid 20th JLABMAG.COM HI+LIFE VOICE 30

century people used to tell children: “Step on a crack you will be eaten for lunch by a hungry bear waiting for you around the corner” Some would say that the number of cracks you stepped on determined how many bones your mother broke. Friday the thirteenth: it has been a huge movie franchise about horror, the day itself is considered unlucky. Well, it originated in Italy, Fridays were always considered an unlucky day there. A well known and loved opera composer named Giachino Rossini died on that day so people declared it an unlucky day. People may be afraid of that day because of that well known horror film Friday the Thirteenth. Find a penny pick it up and all day you will have good luck. It is the familiar rhyme that some heard as a child but does a penny laying on the ground really bring good luck? All it is, is that it came from the notion that money brings power.

The Deal With Karma

In some religions there is a universal law by which do good things and good will come, do bad things and bad will come, it is called Karma. Well Karma is involved in some religions and some people truly believe in it, it is a good notion to live by. “Yes I believe if you do bad then bad will come and if you do good, good will come” psychology teacher Mrs. Moore said. When Moore was younger she played softball, if she won a game she would not wash the socks and then she would wear them to the next game, her lucky socks. “I do not walk under ladders, and I do not like black cats.” Moore said. “People are superstitious because it’s a self fulfilling prophecy, like individual karma, plus it’s entertaining” Moore said. Whether it’s picking up a lucky penny, or throwing salt over your shoulder there’s all kinds of things to be superstitious about. Written by Kaylee Romus Photo by Zach Boyle Design by Megan Terry

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There are many stories out there, and students have all heard different ones. Driving can be very dangerous if the driver and passengers in the car are not careful. LSHS tries to express how important it is to be safe while driving, but should they do more? Driving Under the Influence is what causes many accidents and kills people. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for anyone under 21 years of age is 0.2%. This means if the BAC is higher than 0.2%, the driver is under the influence. The penalty for a DUI is up to 6 months in jail, up to a $500 fine, a 30 day license suspension, and 60 day restriction on the license. If someone dies because of drunk driving, the driver can get up to 15 years in jail. Texting while driving is against the law for drivers under the age of 21. Most teenager involved accidents are caused by texting and driving. If the driver’s attention is focused on their phone, they do not know what is going on around them. A dog or a child could easily run in front of a car driving through a neighborhood. If the driver is texting, they will not see the child or dog run in front of them and hit them. If someone dies from a driver hitting them it can be charged with vehicular manslaughter, punishable by jail time. The school provides many ways to try to show students the effects of reckless driving. A few advisory sessions have been spent on texting and driving. Students watched videos of texting and driving victims. They have even taken a pledge to not text and

drive. The school also supports a program called Operation Impact. Operation Impact shows drivers how to practice safe driving. Only juniors and seniors attend this event. But is this enough? Some sophomores drive and many freshmen have permits. Not many students in high school have no experience driving. Freshmen and sophomores should be included in Operation Impact. Students do not always pay attention in advisory. Some students think driving lessons in advisory do not apply to them because they can not drive yet. Some students just do not care. Students would be better benefited from the school bringing in a guest speaker of a drunk driving or texting while driving accident. If the students can see how someone their age was affected, it may sink in better. Students relate better to other people who are their age. There have been accidents in the school parking lot. The place that tries to help teach us how to be safe drivers is a place of accidents. The school also does not tell us the penalties of reckless driving. Some students may not care because they think the only thing that will happen to them is a fine, or restriction on their license. The efforts already put forth by the school may sink into some students, but not all. The school should continue doing what they are doing, but they should provide more resources on unsafe driving. The school should work harder to drive the message home.

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Guess Who? Bring your answers to the Journalism Lab in Upper A. If your guesses are correct you will be entered into a drawing to win a free coffee from Starbucks courtesy of the Hi+Life staff! Good luck! Written by Jessica Brammer Design by Wendy Hayworth

Some of you may know me and some of you may not. I’ve been teaching at this school for 15 years now. Any of you who know me personally will know that I am very down to earth and I am very easy to get along with. I am sure everyone has passed by my classroom many times which most every days brings a heavenly smell. However, many might know me as the coach who brought our softball team to victory. My oldest son is a senior at this school Can you guess who I am?

I am sure you all may know me if you have had me in any of your physical eduaction classes. I was recently blessed with a little girl last year. I love spending time with her. I also enjoy morning walks and running. I am the only female gym teacher. Can you guess who I am? I was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. My favorite team is the Missouri Tigers. I love my family. I have a beautiful son, Otto, he is five years old. I also have a very beautiful wife named Sarah. I love traveling the world and spending time with my family. When my family and I travel, we like to travel on a plane. My son Otto and I love taking pictures of the view from the window of the airplane. I am the high school’s Swim and Dive coach. Can you guess who I am?

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