Senior 2014

Class of 2014 Signing Off

Hi-Life: Senior Edition

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#Transformation Tuesday

#Throwback Thursday

Senior Superlatives

Take a look back at the last four years through pictures.

The wait is over. See who won the senior polls.

The senior class has changed in more ways than one.

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The Next Chapter

College Survival Guide

The senior class is spreading its wings.

See where everyone is going.

Don’t be unprepared.

Check out these useful college apps, coffee pot recipies, and more.

The Big Day Arrives

The breakdown of the ceremony and diploma reception. arrive before

3pm in the lower

assembly room bring cap, gown, and tassel do not bring bags or purses you will be given a card with your name sponsors will lead class to north foyer seniors will line up in pairs

“Say

yes to the robe”

Do’s Formal wear is required but make sure you pick comfortable clothes.

enter for the processional and remain standing males will remove caps for salute to the flag, national anthem, and class aspiration sit in unison after aspiration ends dr. faulkenberry will present class stand by row and proceed across the stage recieve diploma cover as name is read then return to your seat once all diplomas have been presented, rise for affirmation and the movement of the tassel from right to left ushers will lead class out, back row to front row cross road onto front yard where caps will be thrown in unison students attending project grad must arrive by

10pm or

9:30pm if you are bringing a bag so it can be searched. actual diploma pickup will take place upon return from project grad the morning of may

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seniors who do not attend project grad must pick their diploma up at the counseling

Comfortable shoes. There’s lots of standing and walking.

Manageable hair, There needs to be room on your head to place graduation caps on. Use bobby pins if needed.

Follow the dress code.

This is technically a school event and graduation calls for some class.

Dress to accommodate the weather. The only thing worse than having to wait for your name to be called up is to be overheated and sweaty while doing so.

Dress to match your body type. The robe is unflattering enough, you don’t want things poking out.

Stand up straight and hold your head high. This is your moment; it’s your time to be proud of your accomplishments.

Dont’s Go over the top. Although Graduation is special, it does mean spending thousands of dollars to celebrate it.

Wear clothes that show under your graduation robes. A bright blue skirt poking out from under your robe stands out in an undesireable way.

Change your appearance. You want to be recognized when you graduate, and it’s hard to do so if you dye your hair a completely different color.

Overdo makeup. Stage makeup is not needed. Tears are usually shed at these events. Avoid mascara or invest in a waterproof type for the event.

Wear high-heels. If you trip the senior class will become a set of dominoes.

Bring unnecessary valuables. After the cap throw, it’s a long walk back to the lower assembly room.

If you want to keep your tassel, remove it before the cap toss.

You will not be getting your hat back afterwards.

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GRADUATION GUIDE

18 Years

NOTABLE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES WORTH OF

TV SHOWS 1 THAT’S SO RAVEN

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2 DEGRASSI

7 SCOOBY-DOO

3 RUGRATS

8 DRAGON TALES

4 LIZZIE MCGUIRE

9 POKÉMON

5 POWERPUFF GIRLS 10

SONGS

CATDOG

MOVIES

BYE BYE BYE 1 N*SYNC

1 LION KING

HIT ME BABY 2 BRITNEY SPEARS

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MRS. DOUBTFIRE

3 BURN USHER

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JUMANJI

SK8ER BOI 4 AVRIL LAVIGNE

4 THE LITTLE RASCALS

YESTERDAY 5 SO HILARY DUFF

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6 SEXY BACK

6 THE SANDLOT

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

BOOKS

ZOEY 101

MATILDA

ROLE MODELS

B. JONES 1 JUNIE BARBARA PARK

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MICHAEL JORDON

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HARRY POTTER

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ALBUS PERCIVAL WULFRIC BRIAN DUMBLEDORE

MAGIC TREE HOUSE

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ANNE HATHAWAY

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J.K. ROWLING

MARY POPE OSBORNE

Louie Bertoncin

Courtney Hultman

Elizabeth Erich

Ismail Zabihullah

Sean Gann

Kaytee McLucas

Whitney Hutchison

Carson Finet

Gabe Lasley

Essence Vertreese

Carmeka Wright

Matthew Cron

Wendy Hayworth

Jalen Pearsall

Kora Wilkes

#TransformationTuesday Freshman Senior

#ThrowbackThursday Pictures that reflect upon actionpacked years of which the class of 2014 have experienced together.

Photos courtesy of the Hi+Life and Reflector staff

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5 1. Raising money for the Special Olympics, senior Connor Claxton prepares to take a pie to the face, and even the faculty participated to help out with the cause.

2. During the gold rush football game, the LOUD crowd throws

baby powder and corn starch into the air to get the crowd pumped.

3. Tiger Smart raises five-thousand and ten dollars for the Make

A Wish foundation to send sophomore Jonas Borchert on a trip of a lifetime.

4. After all the hardwork that the Mr. Tiger nominees put in,

senior DeVonte Cobbs smiles ear-to-ear when crowned Mr. Tiger 2014.

5. Seniors Madison Upton, Luke Orr, and Shelby Moses show of

their holiday spirit on Tacky Sweater Day by donning both overly festive and extremely tacky sweaters.

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6. Seniors Abbie Cook, and Sarah Hooper high-five the firefighters while taking the plunge for the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

7. Seniors Trevor Todd and Adee Dancy take on the leading rolls in this years production of White Christmas.

8. Senior Lexi Beckman gets the crowd pumped for the class of

2014’s first pep

assembly freshman year.

9. Senior Aubrie Hirsch paints the face of

senior Delaney Lindstrom to prepare

for their last homecoming football game.

10. ROTC is presenting the flag at the first Veteran’s Day ceremony on campus.

11. Seniors Matthew Glaze and Landen Croteau 12. Dating back to freshman year, Rachel Cutrell and Elizabeth Erich are showing off their school spirit on the float.

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Describe the class of 2014 in one word...

Senior Superlatives Cutest Couple

Best Hair

Phillip Maggio and Paige Sapp

Derek Ruff and Karsyn Mercurio

Cameron Olson and Rachel Pate

Best Smile

Most Likely to Succeed

Most Involved

Joey Piatczyc and Ama Idun

Kyle Angle and Libby Wilson

Luke Orr and Taylor Walker

Most Musically Talented

Most Athletic

Best Eyes

Devonte Cobbs and Adee Dancy

Casey Slaughter and Taylor Walker

Daniel Graham and Rachel Cutrell

Best Dressed

Most Sarcastic

Most School Spirited

Carlo Anello and Morgan Bruce

Julius Ward and Alison Litthong

Carlo Anello and Jacqueline Sampson

Life of the Party

Most Likely to Travel Abroad

Biggest Class Clown

Blanton Sparr and Adrienne Edwards

Blake Ramsey and Elizabeth Sites

Julius Ward and Courtnie Barney

Most Likely to End up Famous

Teacher’s Pet

Most Artistic

Devonte Cobbs and Adee Dancy

Phillip Maggio and Sara Arbisi

Devonte Cobbs and Jane Orrick

Best Best Friends

Most Likely to win a Nobel Prize

Katherine Knapp and Whitney Norris

Emma Jones and Katie Jones

Kyle Angle and Libby Wilson

‘Know it All’

Best Laugh

Most Likely to take over the world

Kyle Angle and Alex Brooks

Saul Nunez and Hannah Wilburn

Kyle Angle and Logan McKenna

Next Millionaire

Most Dramatic

Most Changed

Kyle Angle and Libby Wilson

Cameron Willis and Brittany Hisey

Gabe Lasley and Kasey Drape

Most Lazy

Most Outspoken

Most Likely to Win America’s Got Talent

Jordyn Fowler and Kelsey Schmidt

Jordyn Fowler and Bridget Mitchell

Shelden Ledbetter and Lindsey Mayberry

Most Accident Prone

Most Optimistic

Most Likely to Win the Hunger Games

Blanton Sparr and Kelsea Hobbs

Phillip Maggio and Ama Idun

Casey Slaughter and Courtnie Barney

Best Taste in Music

Craziest Driver

Biggest Kid at Heart

Joey Pagnotta and Elizabeth Sites

Levi Fountain and Morgan Maxwell

Jordyn Fowler and Elena Garcia

Most Competitive

Best Companion on a Deserted Island

Best Attitude

Tanner Allin and Jacqueline Sampson

Luke Orr and Caitlin Herbert

Luke Orr and Ama Idun

Biggest Rebel

Biggest Flirt

Most Animated

Josh Wickline and Adrienne Edwards

AJ Cott and Dev Taylor

Daniel Versheldon and Courtney Yerganian

Serving his Country Luke Orr accepted into the Coast Guard Accademy

Applying for the Coast Guard Academy is unlike applying for any other military academy. Other academies require a congressional appointment. The Coast Guard decided that they would take a different approach and take over all aspects of the application process.

“It took me four essays, an interview process, and a physical fitness test. From that they determined who they think is going to be the best candidate,” Coast Guard Academy admit Luke Orr said.

Orr began the admission process this previous September, finishing it up by the end of October.The first round of phone calls went out in late December.

“I got an email that said ‘Congratulations, you made the wait list,’” Orr said.

Wait list members were told that they could be contacted at any point concerning their admittance.

“Every time my phone buzzed my heart just dropped,” Orr said.

Just last week, Orr received an e-mail. Vacancies had opened up in the Coast Guard Academy class of 2018. The wait list was going to be reevaluated and accepted students would be notified the following week.

“I was waiting all day [Monday] for my phone to just ring,” Orr said.

It was when Orr was getting ready for bed that he received the news. He had been accepted.

“I thought I was daydreaming because I was going to bed,” Orr said.

The rest of the night was spent celebrating and calling friends

and family.

“I don’t think I slept. I was so excited,” Orr said.

Orr had decided to look into attending a military academy due to a family history of military service and a desire for a college education.

“Almost all of the men in my family have served before. My brother is currently serving as a marine, so I wanted to do something but I also wanted to make sure I got my college education,” Orr said.

Orr began to look around at the different options and eventually he decided on the Coast Guard Academy.

“What really stuck out was they’re more about helping people,” Orr said. “They’re here to help and protect.”

Orr will be leaving for New London, Connecticut towards the end of June, shortly after his 18th birthday. On July 1, he reports to basic training where he will spend seven weeks.

“There’s so many options that the academy can offer,” Orr said.

“I’ll just have to see everything offered and pick the best ones.”

Orr will be pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering and has not officially decided what he will do after college and serving.

“I’m looking forward to the unique experience. Not everyone gets to go to a military academy, so going to get one of the greatest educations that America has to offer while still having that military training, the background, how you hold yourself, and just that positive mindset to all of that, I think it will just tie in and be a great fit,” Orr said.

Sheldon Ledbetter - the role-model Being a senior is a time in a person’s life when they reach out in school and try to leave their mark. Many will move on to bigger and better things in the future while hoping to accomplish great dreams.

“I am involved in LSHS Prime Steppers, FBLA, Tiger Act, the A Plus Program, SBE Internship, and Tiger Mentoring,” Senior Sheldon Ledbetter said.

Ledbetter ‘s position in the SBE Internship is Administrative/ Athletic Office Intern. He works in the athletic office updating the school’s sport page,

delivering some chrome book carts, and copying and filing physicals. Mainly he works with the head principles’ secretaries.

“I have been a theatre kid for 3 years; this year is actually my first time taking a theatre class at our school,” Ledbetter said.

Ledbetter is also very active in theatre. Although his intended career involves computer science, he has enjoyed his performances in Guys and Dolls, 9 to 5, and White Christmas.

“Anything artistically creative interests me,” Ledbetter said.

Art interests Ledbetter because it is creative. Whether it is drawing, or choreography in musicals it fascinates him.

“I entered Mr. Tiger because I thought of it more as a last chance to do something my senior year than a competition; I really enjoyed getting the chance to get on stage and show my peers what I love to do.”

Sometimes there are

Melanie Pagan - the artist With a canvas placed in front of her, senior Melanie Pagan picks up the pencil, and shows the world her meaning of expressionism.

Unlike most subjects in school, art allows one to show their creativity, and is open to all ideas.

“No one can tell you what you can or can’t create. It’s nice to not have boundaries,” Pagan said.

For Pagan, art is not just a subject though. It has a much deeper meaning to her.

“Art is like its own metaphorical language. It doesn’t need to make sense; it just needs to make you feel something.

It’s another way to express yourself,” Pagan said.

Expressing herself is something that Pagan manages to do very well. Not only does she believe art can help with that, but it also provides her with much more.

“If I’m having a bad day, I’ll just go home, and take it all out on a canvas. I call is stress relief, but it’s also just a fun hobby,” Pagan said.

Pagan has been exploring in the world of art for as long as she can remember.

“I’ve been into art since I was a little kid. It’s always been a big part of my life. It started off with me drawing mermaids in preschool to trying to replicate cartoons and pictures to eventually just the things I envision in my head,” Pagan said.

Pagan’s passion for art is incredible.

Luckily, when going to college, Pagan will get to continue doing the thing she loves, which will make college much more enjoyable for her.

“I’m going to the University of Central Missouri to study to be an art instructor, although I’m not entirely sure that’s exactly what I’ll do. I’ve thought about art therapy, as well, because then I’d get to study psychology more in-depth,” Pagan said.

Pagan has an exciting career, and future to look forward to. She will get to continue working on what she does the best, and will bring joy to many people.

opportunities to try new things, or be involved in something different. When the occasion arises it can be a way to show others a talent, or act on a passion.

“It’s great being a senior. I feel that I have become one of the big role models in our class. It’s always a great feeling knowing that an underclassman is looking up to you,” Ledbetter said.

Another thing Ledbetter is doing is influencing others. He feels it is important to be a role model and have someone look up to him.

“I never thought I would be the kind of person I am.

Freshman year I was a quiet person who stayed in his shell.

Now I’m a ‘popular’ student who gets along with everyone,” Ledbetter said.

Many people transform in high school. He has figured out who he is, what he wants to do, and how to accomplish it.

Kyle Angle - the clever one Some days it seems that school is an endless list of to-do items. For Kyle Angle, it is something else entirely.

“If I go through a day and I’ll I’ve done is follow instructions and get just a small amount of work done, it’s been a waste of a day,” Angle said.

True to his word, Angle occupies himself with a wide range of activities.

In addition to pursuing IB, AP and college credit courses, Angle has been an active member of music and service organizations.

“I’m always trying to seek original ways to think about the world around us,” Angle said.

When Angle was in elementary school, he was assigned to write a biographical piece over a figure of his choosing. He checked out a book on Beethoven and wrote his paper.

“I though I did a fine job but I was surprised to see that both my parents and my teacher were disappointed with me,” Angle said.

That realization was the turning point in his life.

“I realized that a lot of times, people who want to see your potential achieved aren’t happy with simply checking off a list of things,” Angle said. “They want to see you reach beyond your capacity.”

Angle will be attending Truman University in the fall to pursue both Spanish and science studies.

“I’m definitely going to keep Spanish in my life because I think it’s a really broadening thing, Angle said. “It’s also one of the subjects that I like just for what it is.”

Angle remains undecided on what exactly he wants to do after college but he does have a few ideas.

“I’ve thought about keeping up with some of the evolving sciences like nanotechnology and new growing ideas that may raise some ethical concerns that need to be monitored closely,” Angle said.

Angle also acknowledges that he cannot be certain of where life will take him.

“I’ll just keep my eyes open to the needs of society,” Angle said.

Taylor Walker - the girl in charge Student Senate president Taylor Walker never backs down from a challenge. Not only is she the face of Student Senate, she is an All-State soccer player, a member of Tiger Smart, National Honors Society, Spanish Club, and much more. In addition, she has taken numerous IB courses.

“My mom just wanted me to be involved in a bunch of things, so I did everything from t-ball to competitive dance,” Walker said.

Walker found friends and a home through soccer. Her abilities and passion for the game have paved the way to her next four years at the University of Missouri.

“Ultimately I decided on MU for my final commitment,” Walker said.

“It just felt like home and I wanted to be a tiger.”

Years of balancing practice and tournaments with homework and downtime have given Walker an edge when it comes to juggling her

many activities.

“It hasn’t been a struggle but it’s been a journey,” Walker said.

Walker has always strived to make a difference in the lives of those around her. So it is not surprising that she jumped on the chance to join Student Senate her freshmen year and worked her way up to the title of president.

“Being in the organization and seeing how many people benefit from it, I wanted to take a leadership role and I felt like it was my time and a great opportunity for me to help others,” Walker said.

Walker will be playing soccer for the University of Missouri while she pursues a degree in physical therapy.

“I want to stay in a profession that helps others but is also having to do with physical activity,” Walker said Walker hopes to gain admittance to the Physical Training school at Mizzou and eventually help with athlete rehabilitation.

Andrew Wright - the master of light Andrew Wright is a critically acclaimed actor and technician. He specializes in lightning design for plays and musicals.

His work has been seen at venues such as American Heartland Theatre (Bingo and Bikinis: The Musical), the Iff Center Theatre (Sylvia), Lees Summit High School (Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure 9 to 5, On the Razzle, White Christmas, Clue: The Musical, Walkin Home, and Charley’s Aunt and for the Summit Theatre Group (Sylvia and The Music Man). He is currently preparing to perform in the Made in America Country Western Revenue at Worlds of Fun in the Country Junction Theatre.

“My most memorable moments would be performing at Starlight my freshmen year for the Drowsey Chaperone. We were nominated for outstanding over all musical so we performed a number from the show.

The rush of performing on that stage was incredible and one of the most satisfying experiences of my high school experience,” senior Andrew Wright said.

Andrew has been a part of the theatre department his entire high school career. He has done many things for the school when

it comes to lightning for the school plays on many different occasions, and even outside of school.

“My passion (surprise, surprise) is theatre.

I love analyzing a show and designing lighting for maximum audience impact and performing for an audience. I’ve done it all four years of high school, and I plan to be involved in college as well,“ Wright said.

Being involved with what you love in high school on top of schoolwork can be very hard. Choosing to do one thing over the other is also very hard, but it all depends on time management. If things have to get done, then it must be done with no if ’s, and’s, or but’s about it. It all just takes time, everything will be all right it just takes time.

“Senioritis is a real thing and it’s the fastest way to ruin your grade… don’t let it happen to you!” said Andrew.

Andrew Wright is also involved is Sounds of Summit the schools choir. Wright will be attending Andrew Wright has given a lot back to this school, and he will truly be missed, so farewell and good-bye to a great person, and a great tiger.

Trevor Todd - the golden voice Music truly is an amazing thing. One person may hear a song and think it is the most beautiful, calming, and relaxing melody they have ever heard, while another person may find it boring and lifeless. All music has some emotion to it, and if a person is singing or playing it they can express themselves through their music. For Trevor Todd, he learned this ability at a young age and has been using it to his advantage ever since.

“I’ve essentially been singing all of my life. Even in my preschool we had a day where we sang for the parents,” Todd said, “Walking around and singing was something I always did for fun, but I didn’t begin to take music seriously until my freshman year. Then I started singing in the choirs and playing in the bands and orchestras at LSHS, and I realized that I loved music.”

Other than being a fun way to spend your time, music can be used to express your feelings and emotions. It also allows people to come together and connect with a mutual interest and offers the opportunity to make plenty of new friends.

“I’m awful at drawing and painting, so I needed some sort of art to express myself.

Music absolutely filled that role for me.

Music is a way for me to express myself.

Music has also allowed me to meet new people through participating in various ensembles,” Todd said.

And for Todd, he does not plan on slowing down anytime soon. He hopes to continue participating in, and eventually teaching, music.

“I actually hope to make a career out of music. I’ll be pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. I then hope to go to grad school, and then possibly become a member of a college voice faculty in some way, be that as a conductor or voice professor,” Todd said.

“I will be attending St. Olaf in Northfield, Minnesota.”

Music can be used as an outlet, or can be used to dance to. The range of emotion and attitude different types of music can cover is astonishing. Todd will continue to use music as a way to express himself and a fun way to meet new people and spend his time.

Louie Bertoncin - the programmer

Robotics is a great opportunity for students to learn about the technology, design, construction, and application of robots. It allows students to work together on something and feel like part of a team.

For senior Louie Bertoncin, robotics created even more opportunities for his creativity to flow.

“I have been in robotics all four years I have been at high school, but I started going to camp since I was in the fourth grade,” Bertoncin said.

Bertoncin is a veteran in the field of robotics, and he loves everything that comes with working with other people, and everyone having a place on the team.

“My favorite thing about being in robotics here is how much teamwork we do,” Bertoncin said. “It really requires a lot of working together and everyone has an important role doing something for the team.”

Bertoncin created a free app for scouting for Android devices that has over 900 downloads already.

“It is the same concept of scouting for baseball, I just applied it to robotics.

It records certain statistics from competitions. My app is different than any other because it is available for sharing via Bluetooth,” Bertoncin said. “The reason I decided to create it is because for my first two years on the team we used paper based scouting and it was a mess. I really wanted to have an important role on the team.”

After high school Bertoncin has some big plans in continuing his career robotics and he plans to continue working on his app.

“I plan to have an internship with Cerner in the summers and pursue a major in Computer Science at Missouri S&T,” Bertoncin said. “As for continuing work on the app, yes. I will continue to develop the app and mentor for robotics. There is no way I could leave that behind, it means way too much to me.”

Bertoncin put his mind to it and made his role extremely unique and valuable on the team. He has had great success with his creation, which took him over a year to make because he didn’t know the coding for it and had to teach himself all of it while making the app.

Wendy Hayworth - the journalist The short deadlines loom overhead and running on nothing but coffee, stories need to be edited and pages need to be given complete overhauls to look presentable.

Wendy Hayworth successfully controls all of this, and even surpasses all of the goals she had planned as the Hi+Life’s Editorin-Chief.

“After working at the Tribune for a little bit, I realized that as crazy as it is, as hectic as it is, the late nights, all of that; I realized that I was that special kind of insane that you need to be a journalist,” Hayworth said.

When Hayworth started high school, she wanted to follow in the foot steps of Indiana Jones and become an archeologist.

After joining journalism due to the enticements of her love of writing and drinking Starbucks, she gradually switched over to the journalist side.

“During my sophomore year… I chose to do the Occupy Wall Street Movement, so I went to Occupy Memorial here in Kansas City and that was kind of the eye-opening, ‘Wow, this is what I want to do’ moment,” Hayworth said, “It occurred to me that, that it is the purpose of journalism, to tell

the stories that need to be told.”

Growing a larger interest in the journalistic fields, Wendy pushed herself to the limits, taking a part-time job as a writer for the Lee’s Summit Tribune. She developed a dream that combined her interests of archeology and journalism in a simple harmonic union.

“It’s my dream to work for National Geographic, it combines all of my passions: writing, journalism, history, archeology, paleontology, culture, studying different ways of life,” Hayworth said.

Hayworth plays a balancing game between being an ambitious high-school student and being the Hi+Life’s Editor-inChief. She will take a break from this for a couple months as she graduates, but she will miss every moment of being on the Hi+Life staff.

“It has been amazing to watch the publication progress. My staff has personally helped me overcome a lot of problems I have had with myself, a lot of insecurities,” Hayworth said. “They are like a family to me, and I will cry so hard when I leave, but it has been incredible to watch them grow.”

Abbie Cook

the yearbook duo

Senior Abbie Cook always dreamt of growing up to be a princess or a singer but it was not until her freshman year of high school that she realized she wanted to go into Public Relations. She decided to join the yearbook staff her freshman year because ever since she was little, she loved to write.

“I’ve always enjoyed writing. I remember being in elementary school and writing short stories with dreams that they would be published one day. Yearbook taught me how to make my writing more professional,” Cook said.

Starting out in Introduction to Yearbook, Abbie worked hard to make her way to the top. As a senior, she was one of the two main editors that helped bring the book to life.

“I realized how many different aspects go into journalism. As much as I love writing, I also found myself enjoying learning how to properly design a layout and make the final product come together,” Cook said.

As part of the Reflector staff, she got to go to Missouri University each year for state contest. Since it was her senior year, this was the most important competition, in her eyes.

“Being an editor, I wanted to make sure that the staff created the best possible products that they could so I could make sure we would do well at State,” Cook said.

The hard work paid off when all fifteen of the Reflector’s entries placed at state including one of Abbie’s spreads, which won first place.

“Our staff worked extremely had and it was a huge relief knowing that our work was recognized by some of the top journalists in the country,” Cook said.

Seeing as Abbie is planning on majoring in Public Relations and Communications at Northwest Missouri State University, her time on the yearbook staff has been very productive.

“My dream is to move to New York or California and work at a fashion magazine either designing spreads or working on things behind the scenes,” Cook said.

Whether life takes her to the East Coast or the West Coast, Abbie has set goals and she is determined to meet them.

“I just want to be successful in whatever I end up doing,” Cook said.

Kaley Wells

Senior Kaley Wells has worked her way up from being an intro yearbook student as a freshman to one of the main yearbook editors her senior year. With a dream of pursuing journalism since she was young, Kaley found out that this is what she wants to do with her future.

I’m planning on majoring in public relations and with a background in yearbook I feel like I will do well,” Wells said.

Beginning in the introduction to yearbook class, Kaley quickly found that journalism was what she enjoyed to do.

“I applied for the yearbook class as an eight grader not knowing what I was getting myself into, my thought was that it’ll just be another class to add to my elective credits,” Wells said.

Kaley found herself figuring out what truly goes on in the Journalism Lab to keep up with the award winning yearbooks and newspapers that are produced each year.

“Not many people outside of yearbook and newspaper understand that there’s a lot that goes into getting the yearbook and newspaper out every year. It consists of creative, talented students that are able to write, take pictures, design and work together to get a finished product that the students will enjoy,” Wells said.

“I enjoy getting to come into the Journalism Lab everyday and getting to work with other creative students and being one of the head editors of this yearbook makes me want to work that much harder,” Wells said.

Knowing how unpredictable job opportunities under the journalism field can be, Kaley is prepared for anything that comes her way.

“I understand that what I want to do with my life is very hard to get into, the journalism field has always been that way, but that’s something I’ll have to take a chance on,” Wells said.

No matter what happens in the future, Kaley is sure of one thing: “My goal for the future is to simply enjoy whatever my job is, I want to make sure that I’m happy,” Wells said.

The Next Chapter

Alabama Troy

Bruce, Morgan

Arizona Arizona State

Southern Illinois

Arkansas

Iowa

Potter, Andrew

Clay, Darren

University of Kansas Graham, Daniel

Coe College

Washburn

University of Arizona

Drake

Minnesota

California

Iowa Western

John Brown

Sites, Elizabeth Hutton, Seth

Art Institute of California - San Diego Carlile, Tori

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Hunt, Ashley

Herder, Tess Strickler, Kara

Hawkins, Davian

Simpson College Beason, Amanda

Kansas

Slaughter, Casey

Linn State Technology

St. Olaf College

Longview Community College

Ingram, McKenzie

Todd, Trevor

University of Minnesota Ortbals, Hayley

Missouri

Mt. San Jacinto

Emporia

Avila

University of Southern California

Kansas State

Smith, Talvan

Dreiling, Zach

Illinois

Lake Forest

Hawkins, Devon

Illinois Institute of Technology Wagner, Kylie

MetCalf, Caymen Wilkes, Kora

Stephenson, Jessie

Mid America Nazarene Gochnauer, Lexi Joersz, Jacob

Pittsburg State

Gilkey, Jonathan Hutchison, Whitney Norris, Whitney Olson, Cameron Williamson, Austin

Bonner, Zhanee

Bemidji State

Benedictine College

Aaron, Eboni Clark, Khadesha

Lincoln

Lane, Sarah McLucas, Kaytee Nunez, Saul

Blue River Community College Boyles, Clinton Dennison, Joseph

Heritage College Fowler, Zachary

Kansas City Art Institute Merrel, Sydney Orrick, Jane

Klingsick, Michael

Allison, Brianna Anello, Carlo Butler, Jesse Carnoali, Mica Cook, Madison Corniels, Courtnie Cullen, Nate Curley, Chandler Cusimano, Sydney Gallardo, Veronica Goldstein, Amanda Heims, Kelly Herbert, Caitlin Higgins, Meriah Jeffries, Kelsey Leonard, Precious Lesue, Taylor Mahoney, Josh Mart, Miranda McCauley, Cara

McLanahan, Brooke Mendoza, Steven Moore, Joshua Patrick, Megan Rubin, Bailey Rushton, Jake Schaeffer, Kaitlyn Scott, Lauryn Sears, Endia Sosforezz, Jeffery Spiwak, Kelsey Wendlandt, Alexis

Missouri University of Science and Technology Bertoncin, Louie Day, Taryn Orr, Luke Smith, Shiloh

Missouri Southern State Hirsch, Aubrie Sampson, Jacqueline

Missouri State

Bourne, Liz Bowers, Luke Erich, Elizabeth Fleck, Danielle Glaze, Matt Grounds, Mason Henson, Ethan Hisey, Brittany Hobbs, Kelsea Jana, Arijit Lindstrom, Delaney McCarthy, Carly Miller, Jarred Mitchell, Bridget Moses, Shelby Muenks, Madi Ramsey, Blake Rawitch, Andrew Upton, Madison

Missouri Western Crockett, Briana

Northwest Missouri State

Anudike-Uzoman, Destiny Bales, Nicole Carleton, Bailey Cook, Abbie Dewberry, Jazmine Emry-Callahan, RayLynn Evans, Hannah Hayde, Chrissy Knapp, Katherine Maxwell, Morgan Throndsen, Jordan Vanduyne, Berkley Wells, Kaley Wilburn, Hannah

Penn Valley Community College Davis, Andee Diggs, Autum Higgins, Nakeisha

Truman

Angle, Kyle Gettys, Georgia Haugen, Anne Idun, Ama Livingston, Haley Roth, Ashley Runion, Camille

University of Central Missouri Allin, Tanner Alvarez, Olivia Arbisi, Sara Hopkins, Makenzie Jenkins, Jake Maggio, Phillip McCarty, Zach Mercurio, Karsyn Newberger, Travis Overlease, Kyle Rialti, Brennan Sapp, Paige Terrance, Jalen Wurtz, Rachel

University of Missouri Bingaman, Christina Cutrell, Rachel

Gooch, Amelia Hayworth, Wendy Hooper, Sarah Ruff, Derek Walker, Taylor Yerganian, Courtney

University of Missouri - Kansas City Alvarez, Rachel Cooper, John Cornell, Jayce Dancy, Adee Drape, Kacey Edwards, Adrienne Jones, Hannah McVietty, Lindsey Pate, Rachel Peterson, Emily Sonano, AJ Tadokoro, Claire Ward, Julius

University of Missouri - St. Louis Fields, Brandi

William Jewel

Jones, Emma Shoemaker, Paige

William Woods Kirby, Jillian Simonin, Travis

Nebraska University of Nebraska McKenna, Logan

North Carolina North Carolina A&T Hill, Kalin

Tennesse Tennesee State Gilkey, Taylor

Undecided Beckman, Alexis Ellison, Emonie Felton, Tyler Gast, Joseph Hollingsworth, Jay Jackson , Tyler Liu, Leo Morrow , Nicholas Olives, Alan Sidwell, Josh Tally, Grant Tracy, Dylan Vertreese, Essence Wenson, Whitney Wood, John

Other Work Force

Baltz, Connery Burrow, Samantha Daniel, Alex Pagnotta, Joey Russell, Kurt Sassaman, Benjamin Short, Bree Virden, Dylan

Army

White, Drew

Coast Guard Academy Orr, Luke

Of Our Lives

College Survival Guide

Coffee Pot Cooking Because ramen gets old after a while.

Oatmeal

Put two packets of instant oatmeal in the coffee pot.

Add a teaspoonful of honey, and a pinch of salt.

Put orange flavored herbal tea bag into the filter basket.

Pour 8-10 ounces of water into the coffee pot and turn the coffee pot on.

Wait five minutes.

Enjoy.

Grilled Cheese

The hot plate of the coffee pot works perfectly as a miniature stove top.

Instant Rice

Put 1/2 cup of instant rice per person in the coffee maker.

Run the appropriate amount of water (check the box for instructions) through the coffee maker.

Cook for five to ten minutes.

Ramen (of course)

Put the noodles into the coffee pot.

Add the spice packet to the filter.

Run the water through the machine.

Let the noodles sit long enough to become soft.

Hard-boiled Eggs

Just add the eggs to the coffee pot.

Run the water through the filter.

Allow it to sit on the heat for 7-8 minutes.

Chocolate Fondue

Heat cream in the coffee pot and on the burner for 15 minutes.

Add broken pieces of a chocolate bar to the pot and allow to melt.

This will take roughly another 10 minutes.

Stir together to combine and serve with forks and fruit.

Vegetables

Put the veggies in your coffee pot Run water through the filter.

Will result with tender but crunchy vegetables that taste similar to quickly steamed veggies.

Quesidillas

Similar to making grilled cheese, the burner works perfectly as a stove top.

NOTE: It is important to clean your coffee pot after each use, especially if you like to use it to make coffee. Never leave your meals unattended while they are cooking.

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Apps Study EVERNOTE: Take notes, snap photos, create to-do lists, scan business cards, record voice reminders, and more.

STUDY BLUE: Make, study, and share mobile flashcards, study guides, and quizzes.

Storage DROPBOX: Access any file you save to your Dropbox from any computer or mobile device.

GOOGLE DRIVE: Upload and create documents, presentations, spreadsheets and more.

College* GO MIZZOU: Includes a campus map, news feed, events calendar, campus dining menus, etc.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI: Official app of the University of Central Missouri. *Search the app store for your college.

Dorm Life Checklist

The ultimate guide to college packing.

SLEEP

STUDY

Pillows and pillow cases

Desk Lamp

Mattress pad and cover

Lightbulbs

2 sets of sheets Body pillow Throw/Blanket Alarm Clock Comforter

BATH

School supplies (papers, notebooks, pens, pencils) Organizer/planner/agenda

ELECTRONICS Surge strips or protectors Cell phone and extra charger MP3 Player and headphones Digital TV DVD/Blu-Ray Player

Highlighters

Video game console and games

Flash cards

Camera

Sticky notes, book tabs

Laptop/Computer

Stapler, tape, paperclips

USB/External hard drive

Extra lead/pencil sharpener

Ethernet cable

Shower cady/tote

Erasers

Towels and washcloths

Ruler

Robe

Graph paper

Razor

ATM/Debit card

Calculator

Shampoo

Driver’s license

Binders and folders

Conditioner

Insurace cards

Backpack/laptop bag

Body wash/soap

Passport/visa

Desk organizers

Shower shoes/flip flops Toothbrush Toothpaste, floss, mouthwash Hair styling tools Hair brush

Envelopes and stamps

CLEANING Tide-to-go or similar

Make-up

Laundry detergent

Medications

Laundry bag/basket

First Aid Kit

Iron

Feminine products

Lysol Wipes

APPLIANCES* Mini-fridge Coffee pot Microwave Toaster Rice cooker * varies by college and dorm

PERSONAL

Social security card Student ID

OTHER Flashlight and batteries Posters/decorative items clothes hangers

Air freshener

seasonal clothing (switch out during breaks) Umbrella and rain gear

Paper towels

Sunscreen/tanning lotion

Trash can and bags

Swim suit and towel

Sponge

Waterbottle

Stain remover

Work out clothes

mini vacuum and broom

Bicycle, lock, helmet

sewing kit

Tool kit

Senior Staff Signoff

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Before we leave our Starbucks and journalist notepads, the Senior Hi+Life Staff will leave off with their own stories.

Editor in Chief

Years

Hayworth Future Plans

Next fall, I will be attending the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri.

I plan to major in convergence journalism with and emphasis in culture studies. I am hoping to minor in photojournalism and history as well. My ultimate goal is to write and travel for National Geographic.

Favorite Moments I don’t think I can pick a single moment and call it my favorite. It has been amazing to watch my staff grow and flourish into the young journalists they have become. I am so proud of what they’ve accomplished and I can’t wait to see what they will do next.

Memorable Quote “What can I do today that I haven’t already done?” ~ Jodi Cobbs, National Geographic photographer (Shout out to Mr. Bobal)

Editor

esse Butler

Years

Future Plans

I will spend two years at Longview College on the A+ program, to learn more about what I want to do with my future.

Favorite Moments

My favorite memory has to be when I travelted to Italy and Greece with my friends in journalism to take in all the sights, eat all the delicious Italian gelato, and fight off the Itialian street vendors that kept offering the same things. Either that, or hopping into Longview Lake for Polar Bear Plunge with my fellow journalists and nearly became frozen journalist-cicles.

Memorable Quote

“I’ve got an organ that’s more important to me than my heart. You can’t see it, but it’s in me.

And it’s all that holds me up. It’s why I can stand up straigh, and walk straight, even when I’m bleeding and dizzy. If I run now, it’ll tear in half.

My soul will tear in half.“ ~Gintoki Sakata, Gintama

Copy Editor

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Ashley

Years

Ads Manager

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Hagan

Morgan Bruce

Future Plans

Future Plans

After this year I will be going to Longview Community College for two years. Then I will transfer to a university to most likely study health sciences. I do not have a specific career in mind, but I am interested in helping people, and one way to do that is by joining the medical field.

Fa vorite Moments My favorite memory on staff was when I went to Journalism day this year. I enjoyed learning about the Journalism studies, and hanging out with friends at MU. We all got to experience campus life for a day, which was fun, and also to participate in activities that we liked relating to journalism. This was my first time attending Jday, and I had such a great time, while learning lots of things.

Memorable Quote “I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.” ~Homer

Years

I will be attending Troy University in Troy, Alabama in the fall of 2014. I am trying to major in elementary education and special education.

Favorite Moments My favorite memory on staff was when I took photos during my sophmore and junior year. I enjoyed that we had the freedom to leave the classroom and go anywhere to capture our phtographs. I learned a lot of photography tehniques along the way as well.

Memorable Quote “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”

~Phillipians 4:13,

Bible

Ads Manager

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Endia Sears

Years

Future Plans

I plan on attedning Longview Community College for two years. I then plan to go to UMKC to major in Pharmacy. I want to be able to work in medicine without actually having to touch patients.

Favorite Moments The best moment I had on staff was when I took photographs for stories my entire first year. I loved to be able to walk around outside and everywhere to go get my photos. I was not the best photographer, but my pictures were still great and I had a lot of fun.

Memorable Quote “Most people think great god will come from the skies, take away everything, and make everybody feel high. But if you know what life is worth, you will look for yours on earth” ~Bob Marley

Editor

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Years

Writer

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Writer

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Writer

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Year

Cara Tanner Esse Jessica McCauley Schulenberg Vertreese Brammer Future Plans

I’m going to be taking a year off to work at Integrity Home Care, so I can save up some money. I plan on going to Longview after taking the year-long break. I’m aiming to get a degree in secondary education, hoping to become a high school English teacher.

Favorite Moments My favorite memory was when we took a day off of school to attend J-Day at Mizzou senior year. The fact that it was pouring down rain made it extremely eventful, as it definitely caused a splash of excitement.

I really wish I could experience it more than one time, as I enjoyed spending the day away with my ‘family.’

Memorable Quote “Life is like a camera.

Just focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t turn out – take another shot.”

~Unknown

Future Plans

I plan to use my A+ program money to attend Longview Community College for two years to get my associates degree.

After Longview, I plan to go to a trade school for welding and machining.

Favorite Moments My favorite moment of my first year on staff here was spending time with everyone, having snacks, and just enjoying time together at the Cristmas party. It really made me feel like I was a part of a family that stuck together through everything.

Memorable Quote “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.”

~Steve Jobs

Future Plans

After High School, I am going to UMKC to major in performing arts for theatre & dance.

My dream is to become an actress; acting is my life. Becoming someone different, and relating to that character is pure bliss. Theatre is my life, and I hope that one day I will be able to show the world what I’m capable of.

Favorite Moments My memorable moment is when we took our yearbook pictures.

The Hi+Life Staff shirt is also great. It was nice when we all sat togehter on the bleachers and smiled for the camera in our matching T-shirts.

Memorable Quote

“You build on failure.

You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it.

You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.“ ~Johnny Cash

Future Plans

After graduation, I will attend Longview Community College in the Fall, using the A+ program to help complete two years of my regular core classes. After that I plan to transfer to UCM (University of Central Missouri) and major in their education program for elementary school teaching.

Favorite Moments

This year was my very first on the Hi+Life staff.

At first, I was not so sure about joining Newspaper, but once I got a look at all the hard work and dedication that is put into this class, I really enjoyed it. I love getting to know and work with a lot of new people.

Memorable Quote “The success you want is yours, only if you have the courage, the drive, and the determination to put in the hard work you need to succeed!” ~Jessica Brammer

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