Senior Issue 2017

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Class of grab ‘em by the horns cover and design by julia ngega Goats by the Patten Family (pictured clockwise from top left: Ghost, Cinnamon, Stitch)

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Surviving in a dorm can be hard enough as it is; learn how to cook 5-star level meals in an 8-ounce mug.

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Charting the senior classes next adventures: find out where your friends and peers are going to be come fall

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Listen now and then; plug in your aux on the way to the RLDS dome monday night with our senior playlist

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The votes are in, counted and russia-free: Find out what you or your friends won in the senior superlatives.

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In a throwback to the fifth grade, find your post-graduation fortune with our cut-out fortune teller

The ULTIMATE

by Carter moore and garrett stroginis; information from college board

Room Needs/Storage Bedside lamp Alarm clock/clock radio Mini trash can Storage bins Under-the-bed storage trays Desk lamp Fan Drying rack for laundry Bulletin board and pushpins Dry-erase wall calendar/board Mini toolkit (including screwdriver, hammer, wrench) Picture hangers (double-sided tape for concrete walls)

Linens/Laundry Supplies

Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets. Check with college for size needed — some college twin beds are extra long.)

Towels (3 each of bath, hand and face) Pillows (2) Mattress pad (check with college for size needed) Blankets (2) Comforter/bedspread Clothes hangers Laundry bag/basket Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover Lint brush Mini sewing kit

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Office/Desk Supplies Electronic storage media such as memory cards and USB flash drives Stapler and staples Printer paper (if you decide to bring a printer) Pens and pencils Pencil holder and sharpener Notebooks Folder with pockets Labels of various sizes 3 x 5 index cards Sticky notes Paper clips and binder clips Rubber bands Tape Scissors Highlighter pens (multiple colors) Ruler Stackable desk trays (at least 4) Stamps and envelopes

Electronics Laptop (printer is optional; there are usually computer labs where you can print) Portable speakers (if you want to play music from laptop/MP3 player) HDMI cord, Ethernet cord for computer (check if your room has wireless) Surge protector Extension cords 3-2 prong adapters MP3 player Headphones Camera Cell phone

DORM PACKING LIST Shared Items

Clothing Underwear

TV and DVD player Coffeemaker/hot pot/ microwave, if allowed Small refrigerator (if one isn’t provided) Area rug Posters/art

Socks Pants/jeans Shirts/blouses Sweats Pajamas Slippers and/or flip-flops Sweaters Light/heavy jackets Gloves/scarf/hat (and other foulweather gear as needed) 1 pair of boots 2 pairs of sneakers or comfortable/ walking shoes 1 set of business-casual clothes 1 pair of dress shoes 1 swimsuit

Audio equipment

Toiletries Antacid Aspirin or other pain relievers Vitamins Antidiarrheal medicine Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment Cough drops Shower caddy Shower shoes (flip-flops) Shampoo and conditioner Hairstyling products Bath and face soap Travel soap container(s) Toothpaste and toothbrush Dental floss Comb/brush Tweezers Nail clippers Hair dryer/straightener/curling iron Lotion and Moisturizer Razor/Shaving Cream

Household and Kitchen Items Paper towels Trash bags Lightbulbs All-purpose cleaner Plastic storage bags Food-storage containers Dish soap Wet wipes Tissues Bowl, plate and cup Coffee mug Water bottle Silverware Can/bottle opener Umbrella Backpack Sports equipment

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COOKING with Cups: Dorm room meals in minutes Breakfast: French Toast in a Mug Total Time: 2 Minutes Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 piece french bread 1 tbsp butter 1 Egg 3 tsp Milk Cinnamon Directions Cube your bread.

Directions

1. Get your cup ready. Butter the inside, either rub a pat of butter around, or you can melt the buter in a mircowave and slosh it around. Up to you.

2. Place the bread in the cup of your choosing.

3. Now in a separate cup or ramekin do the following: crack and egg into it, add 3 tablespoons of milk, sprinkle cinnamon, Vanilla if wanted 4. Mix it all together with a fork.

5. Pour the mixture into your cup and give it a moment to soak 6. Microwave for 1 min 20 sec

Breakfast: Omelette in a Mug Total Time: 4 minutes Servings: 1

Ingredients:

2 eggs 1 tablespoon milk Toppings (cheese, chopped onions, chopped ham, chopped turkey, etc.)

Salt Pepper

Directions:

1. Crack eggs into mug. Add milk. Beat with fork 2. Microwave for one minute.

3. Add toppings and microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until egg is cooked through.

4. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!

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COOKING TIPS - Always read your recipes from start to finish before starting any step in the directions.

This will allow you to make sure you have every ingredient or piece of equipment you need.

- have everything in your recipe measured and prepped before beginning to cook. This makes the cooking process much easier and faster.

- Never cook on high heat - when you’re in a hurry to cook a meal, cooking on high heat will not speed up your cooking, only burn your food. Turn your pan on medium heat and give it a few minutes to warm up. Your food will still cook quickly and won’t stick to the pan.

- Give your pan enough time to heat up - heat your pan on medium heat and give it several minutes to heat up. The longer it heats, the less likely your food will stick to your pan and cook more evenly.

- Always salt your cooking liquid - whether it’s for pasta, rice, etc, adding salt to your water adds flavor - Use the right measuring equipment - liquid measuring cups and dry measuring cups are different - make sure to use the correct equipment based on the ingredient or else your ingredients may be measured inaccurately

Dinner: Spinach Ricotta Lasagna in a Mug Total time: 12 minutes servings: 1

Ingredients

1/2 fresh lasagna sheet 2 1/2 cups (75g) baby spinach, roughly chopped 1/4 medium yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 3 large basil leaves, finely chopped (optional) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp granulated garlic 6 TBS pasta sauce or tomato sauce 1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

Directions

1. Cut the lasagna sheet in strips. Place the pasta sheets into a bowl, and pour boiling hot water in it, until it covers all the pieces. Set the pasta pieces aside.

2. Chop the spinach and place it in a microwave-safe bowl.

Cover the top with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in it for ventilation. Microwave for 1 minute. Take out the spinach and let it rest.

3. Grate the mozzarella while you wait for the spinach to cool.

4. Mix the spinach with the ricotta, pepper, granulated garlic, and salt. Set mixture aside.

5. Pour 2 tablespoons of pasta sauce at the bottom of the mug. Top with a piece of softened pasta sheet. Add some spinach mixture, 2 tablespoons of mozzarella, and a pasta sheet. Continue building the lasagna, ending with a layer of pasta sheet at the top. Sprinkle mozzarella over the pasta.

6. Microwave everything for 1 minute 30 seconds. Check to make sure that the mozzarella is melted. If it isn’t, continue microwaving at 15-second intervals until the cheese is fully melted.

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WHERE WE ARE GOING

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY: Sam Drew

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY: Breanna May

DePAUL UNIVERSITY: Prosperity Roddy

COLUMBIA COLLEGE: Madi Tozier

ILLINOIS BLACKHAWK COLLEGE: Austin Sawyer

BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY: Dalen Blair

IOWA IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY: Kylee Ellis, Nicholas Lintz, Linnea Dawley

FLORIDA UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA: Jade Leggs

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADOBOULDER: Heather Belser

COLORDO COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE: Ethan Paxton

CALIFORNIA USMC: Jestic Singleton

ARIZONA ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY: Britten Duet, Athena Gerardo

ALABAMA AUBURN UNIVERSITY: Paige Maxwell

ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS: Molly Lebermann, Macey Graham, Elizabeth Bennet, Jacob Smith, Katelyn Mrachek

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY: Christian Moreno

MARYLAND UNIVERSTIY OF BALTIMORE: Julia Ngega

LOUISIANA Southern University: Dante Davis

KENTUCKY Sullivan Uniersity: Da’Quon McGee

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY: Sarah Weidenhofer

PITTSBURGH STATE UNIVERSITY: Courtney Goth, Sam Angerman

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY: Simon Sharber

KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Randi Johnson

KANSAS UNIVERSITY: Darren Haas, John Stewart, Shelby Daugherty, Garrett Stroginis, Samantha Leyerle,

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY: Carly Byrne, Roni James, Vanessa Anudike, Jared Newell, Jocelyn Sands, Maddie Souder, Kenny Tharp

KANSAS JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Caitlyn Viets

INDIANA INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY: Abby Groom

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI: Dylan Jordan, Brandon Hemme, Luke Cooper, Madison Neace, Megan Capehart, Briauna Abell, Alexis Booker, Alex Arth, Adam Spainhour, Ashley Byers, Bradford Jackson, Sydney Clipperton, CJ Davis, Derek Duello,

LONGVIEW COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Kayla Saunders, Jerad Wood, Anna Jorgenson, Aleah Grisafe, Alyssa Felix, Andrew Johnsen, Chase Johnston, Deidra Patterson, Gavin Snow, Hannah Kabell, Jack Davis, Jacquel Nicholson, Kayden Maloney, Nicki Gallo, Sydney Dodson, Gabriel Gillespie, Lane Slavens, Ruth Ureta, Shelby Atkin, Brecca Castle, Dylan McDaniel, Emilie Glasper , Alex Berney, Breshna Sierra-Zapata, Aspen Deperalta , Malena Zwolak, Brittany LeJune, Gracie Kitahara

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY: Liam Lundergan, Emma Rice, Brenden McKeone, Shu-Ting Hsu, Lynn Williams, Zavian Hill, Megan Stanton

MISSOURI DRURY UNIVERSITY: Katie Glaze

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI: Enrico Cusimano, Ali Dowlatshahi, Bailey Murphy, Carley Maberry, Conner Rohrich, Dorian Davis, Emily Hirsch, Jack Pfetcher, Joy Rogers, Connor Lovelace

MISSOURI STATE: Brianna Devine, Allie Thieverge, Emily Boone, Jolie Quinn, Joshua Hutcherson, Mackenzie Grist, Cheyann Dunning, Liz Harris, Mady Hammontree, Spencer ZumMallen, Abby Ault Missouri State

WILLIAM JEWEL COLLEGE: Lexy Hawkins, Claire Burch

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE: Avery Martin

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY: Neha Hanumanthiah, Owais Qureini

ROCKHURST: Judge Greenberger, Austin Polina

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY: Carly Ridnour, Courtney Martin, Loren Kloiber, Mikolas Melius, Olivia Riley, Dawson Sims, Mathewos Keller

Kaitlyn Bramble, Joshua Herbel, Karen Arteaga, Karly Johnson, Jaimie Pearce, Kelsey Reynolds, Emily Eason, Mary Cambell

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY: Mason Mackey

NEW YORK HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Hannah Singer

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA: Kendall King

NEBRASKA CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY: Jake Renetzky

England AOFM Mikiayla Arras

SCOTLAND UNIVERSITY OF SAINT ANDREWS: Hunter Garrison

VIRGINIA LIBERTY UNIVERSITY: Cori Matney

UTAH UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY: Carter Moore

EVANGEL: Sam Buckner, Brooke Perry AVILA: TaNaisha Hill

ART INSTITUTE OF DALLAS: Darion Ross

MISSOURI SOUTHERN: Riley Peetoom

RHODE ISLAND JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY: Hanna McMickell

PENNSYLVANIA PENN STATE: Jackson Vickers

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY: Maya Momon

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY: Cassidy Wright

OKLAHOMA LANGSTON UNIVERSITY: Hallie Weaber

OHIO CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY: Madeline Stouffer

VASSAR COLLEGE: Paige Anschutz

PACE UNIVERSITY: Nina Mathis

TEXAS TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY: Abby Fauss

MISSOURI S&T: Brandon Hopson, Colton Grube, Jack Davis

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE: Alexa Fountain, Rachel Nash, Spencer Gouldsmith, Cami Hager, Katelyn Cadwell

STEPHENS COLLEGE: Kela Dieckman

Makenna Nickens, Melanie Oliva, Molly Melton, Olivia McGee, Savannah Setley, Thanabordee Sakulsantiporn, Truman Runyan, Warren Haralson, Nick Hubbuch, Molly Melton, Casey Sherlock, Olivia Wilson, Isabel Wald, Ronell Jones, Corey Buchanan, Roy Ware, Sahla Esam

Cole Mitchell

“I want to be remembered for the work that I’ve done, rather than the car accidents that I’ve been in. -Lindsay Lohan

PUBERTY... DOING IT RIGHT GLOWING UP is the phase of puberty

by MALLORY HUSER

where Things change for the better.

While the outside is what people can see, the mental glow up is a vital phase too.

Even though everyones personality is changing and maturing will never really stop. With the year coming to an end, a new chapter is begining.

“It’s always fun to look back and see how much I’ve really changed.”

Jolie Quinn “I wouldn’t be who I am today without my family.”

Madison Heizer “I’ve embraced my femininity and started dressing how I want rather than what makes others comfortable” 10 | Senior Issue

Cole Mitchell

Blake Bethard

“Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA finals.”

“Dope...”

Zavian Hill

“Honestly I’m just glad I don’t look like a skater boy anymore.”

“I’ve always wanted to cut off my hair and after three months I finally did it and I don’t regret a thing”

Chris Janczewski

Kassidy McLaughlin

“I’m glad i’ve changed because I used to be so shy and now I’m more outgoing”

“no matter how bad your day is, you’ll never have as bad of eyebrows as young me.”

Austin Polina

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Written and Designed by: Garrett Stroginis

SENIOR SPOTIFY PLAYLIST Get ready for life after high school with this graduation playlist, or revisit some classics from the class of 2017’s earlier days. Both can be found (with additional tracks) on the official Hi-Life Spotify page.

Throwback Music

Graduation Songs

Pumped Up Kicks Foster The People

All My Friends LCD Soundsystem

Somebody That I Used To Know (feat.

Kimbra) Gotye

Dammit Blink-182

Your Love Is My Drug Ke$ha

Where Is My Mind?

Pixies

Firework Katy Perry

Good Morning Kanye West

We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe) fun.

Today Smashing Pumpkins

Bad Romance Lady Gaga

History One Direction

You Belong With Me Taylor Swift

No Such Thing John Mayer

Someone Like You Adele

Ain’t It Fun Paramore

Everybody Talks Neon Trees

Float On Modest Mouse

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enior Bailey Murphy started sophomore year learning to code websites in. Ever since she was little it was something she would have liked to do and eventually, that became reality.

Starting anew in any area can be difficult, but for Murphy, web design came at an accelerated pace.

“I knew nothing when I first started, but I caught on well.” Murphy said.

From the start, the learning curve was tough, but things got easier eventually.

“It gets easier once you get into the groove and get used to what you’re doing,” Murphy said.

Designing websites for two years, Murphy looks to take computer science to college.

High school will give her an edge in college as she will already have her footing in computer science.

“I’m familiar with it and won’t be caught off guard in college.

Some people come in not knowing anything,” Murphy said.

Computer Science is a tool, the most used application for it is web design.

“It can be applied anywhere.” Murphy said.

Murphy plans to become a software engineer because of the wide range of uses in the real world.

“If you’ve ever seen ‘The Intern’, that’s basically what I’m trying to become.” said Murphy.

Murphy is one of few people who has

learned computer science. This is due to the difficult entry bar from the first time learning.

“It’s difficult, so you have to adapt well. There is lots of math, and that scares some people but it is easier once you get practice.”

Murphy said.

It’s not all bleak hardships however,

as the most rewarding part of web design is looking at the finished product.

“It feels very good because it’s something you worked so hard and long on since the projects we do in class are big,” Murphy said.

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ith her camera and tripod in hand Prosperity Roddy is on her way to new opportunities at DePaul University in Chicago after her time in the class that inspired her, Film.

“My intro year I was really just interested in how movies were made and the aspects of films and how creative you can get while making films,” Roddy said.

Ranging from commercials to short films, Roddy

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has done it all and is ready to take the next step forward in her film journey.

“I know in college it is a lot different than what we do here, but I would really like to get into making movies some day and hopefully make an Oscar winning movie even though that is really far ahead of where I am,” Roddy said.

Roddy also would not mind stepping out from behind the camera to another role in film

production.

“It would be cool to be a camera operator, but I would also like to be a director also some day because there are not that many women directors in Hollywood and I want to change that,” Roddy said.

With the artistic freedom that comes with being a director one needs to be able to communicate to their crew efficiently, and Film has taught Roddy the skills.

“Film has taught me how to be more outspoken because I used to be really shy. This class forces you to talk and meet new people.

It has taught me how to get out there, be more outgoing, and that it is ok to talk and not be shy, Roddy

said.

Even amidst the excitement of the future Roddy will miss who brought her to this point.

“I will miss Mrs. McDonald because she has just taught me how to be the best student I can be. She believed in me being a good student and she is always there.

So I’m really going to miss her and I’m going to miss my friends too of course,” Roddy said.

The months of filming for Tiger Broadcast have led up to this point, and now Roddy makes her move to DePaul University to begin the next chapter in her life.

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bout fifty percent of new businesses never make it past the four or even five-year mark. Luckily for Alec, his business has made it past the six-year mark and is still going strong.

“I always want to be doing something,”

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senior Alec O’Connor said.

When Alec was younger he started to mow not only his yard but other’s as well. He did this so that he was always moving and never doing nothing.

“I wanted to have lots of money,”

O’Connor said.

Being broke is a feeling that no one likes. While having a mowing company Alec has acquired a good amount of money.

“Finding clients and staying motivated can be hard at points.”

O’Connor said.

Owning a business

is not always as easy as it may seem. Finding clients can be a struggle sometimes.

Motivation is hard sometimes too.

Getting up in the morning to go mow yards all day does not seem like the most exciting thing

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rt, a foundation of the world we live in has no bigger fan than Susan Flower.

Through eight years of making art from paintings to ceramic, she has had over three hundred art pieces displayed. Her art was not always as appreciated as it is today however, at her young age in elementary school, she was told her art was awful and should stop trying.

Being told that that her art would never amount to anything only improved her determination to create more works.

“Being told told ‘ you can’t ‘ pushed me to do more,” Flower said.

She loves art and would not let some teacher tell her that her works were pointless.

After Flowers’

first piece was displayed in her freshman year, she was awed and her feeling towards art was only bolstered.

“It was really rewarding to see and walk past it daily,” Flower said.

Having worked with the different types of art, Flower developed a confidence in her 2D painting.

“It’s easy to slap some paint on something.” Flower said.

Despite the ease of painting, ceramics is Flower’s favorite.

Flower spent three weeks creating her personal favorite work of art, a clay installation. This piece was full of woodland, with animals scattered about and nature on full display.

For each piece, new inspiration has to be obtained.

“I get inspiration from what’s going on in my life,” Flower said.

With vivid images coming from harsh times and raw emotion, art comes from a personal place for Flower.

“My internal struggles really help me make my art.” Flower said.

From such a personal attachment to art, Flower plans to pursue art in college, looking to master in ceramics, and achieving a Ph,D. in art history.

Why art is important holds a tremendous meaning to Flower as she spoke

that a person can do. But, Alec fights the urge to sleep in almost every weekend to go make that money.

“My equipment brakes sometimes and that can be a real setback,” O’Connor said.

Equipment failures may not happen all the time, but when is does it is not the easiest thing to deal with. Fixing the

equipment himself can save money and time, but diagnosing that problem can take a while too.

Having two Wright Standers helps though, when one breaks he uses the other one for the time being.

“I plan on mowing for a maximum of four more years,” O’Connor said.

Mowing is something that Alec wants to

do for the rest of his life. He plans on mowing while he goes to college, and then he wants to pursue a job in chemical engineering.

“I have chosen to go to UMKC for college,” O’Connor said.

UMKC is close and not very expensive which will save Alec lots of money.

UMKC also has a

wholeheartedly, “Who would’ve designed your house? Car? Shoes? Art separates people from animals and adds depth to life. Art is saturated, we see it everyday everywhere we look. I mean just look at the coke ads we see.”

Flower said.

Flower feels art is “necessary as a human” and sees the need for art in daily life.

“All the things we see were designed by an artist.” Flower said.

great chemistry department. This will serve Alec well, for what he wants a degree in chemistry.

Starting a business may not be the easiest thing to do, but with motivation and patience anything is possible.

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S E N I O R S U P E R L AT I V E S T

hrough two rounds of polling, hard -fought campaigning, and close races, the class of 2017 has decided who’s who of the seniors. All votes were counted, verified, and democratic in its purest form.

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“I hope my high school memories last longer than my student loans.”

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he cars used in N.A.S.C.A.R. require 950 man-hours of welding before the rubber of the tires even hit the asphalt of the road. Now, Bryce Mahaney might not be spending all of his days welding racecars together, but welding is in his genes for sure.

“My two cousins weld for the railroad, and I saw some cool things that they made,” Mahaney said.

Mahaney enjoyed seeing his two cousins weld a dune buggy. From then on

he knew he wanted to do something similar in the future.

“I have always enjoyed working with my hands,” Mahaney said.

Freshman year, not wanting to do much bookwork, Mahaney took Metal Technology. During his time in Metal Technology, Mahaney experienced welding hands on and soon fell in love with it.

“I was told about a welding class out at Herndon, and went to try it out my ….

Year,” Mahaney said.

He enjoyed Herndon so much that he

decided to go there all day his senior year, instead of going to Lee’s Summit High School and sitting through classes all day.

With three years experience and 5 certifications, Mahaney knows what he is worth and will not work for what he feels is less than ideal.

“I will not take any job the pays less that twenty dollars an hour,” Mahaney said.

Manual labor jobs are overlooked and can seem like the type of job that someone unintelligent can have, but that is far from the truth.

Manual labor jobs can require more skill and expertise than some jobs that simply require answering a phone or entering items into a computer.

“I feel that manual labor is very important,” Mahaney said.

With manual labor

usually come bigger pay.

Like always, teachers can have big influences on their students.

Along with peers and parents, they will help push the student to strive for perfection and do the most with what the student has learned.

“My welding teacher, Mr. Wise, has had a big influence on me,” Mahaney said.

Without much interest in school; Bryce has decided to not go to college.

He feels that he is prepared to go straight into the workforce and make all the money that he can.

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BRYCE MAHANEY

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erforming vocal music on stage is something senior Olivia Riley has known she wanted to do from a very young age.

“When I was four years old, I sang in a local church talent competition. I had a fever and was so shy, so I made my mom stand next to me while i sang a solo.

I ended up getting first place,” Riley said.

Through her years of high school choir, Riley fought hard to gain her place at the top of the program.

The Arion award is awarded to one student in each music program, and is voted on by students.

The recipient of the award is chosen to represent the best model student the program has to offer.

“When he said my name, it felt like I was dreaming.” Riley said.

Riley has known about the award since seventh grade at her first Parade of Choirs where the award is presented each year.

“I saw that as a seventh grader and thought that it would be very cool to receive.

Freshman year, I started really getting into choir and imagining myself winning that [award],

and when I did it was kind of unbelievable,” Riley said.

When it comes to her singing, Riley has always found her inspiration through her late grandmother.

“She was the first person I ever sang for. I was two years old and would go to her house every day while my mom was working and I would perform for her in her living room. She encouraged me.”

Riley said.

Riley’s grandmother passed away freshman year, and Riley found the choir room to be the place she could go to to find peace.

“I would go into a choir rehearsal during that really hard time. I would go in and just forget about everything and feel very refreshed afterwards. This is when I realized I had found where I was supposed to be.”

Riley said.

Riley has found singing not only to be her go-to stress reliever, but as being helpful in tougher situations too.

“It’s kind of my coping mechanism.

Usually before I have a big conversation with someone, I sing. It honestly helps me get my thoughts straight. It clears

my mind, and when I’m singing, my mind stops racing and it is really therapeutic.”

Riley said.

As for future plans, Riley seeks to continue with her strong passion for music.

“I am going to the University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory of Music to study music education. I would love to become an elementary school music teacher or sing in professional choir.” Riley said.

While her excitement for the future is evident, there are certainly things about high school that Riley will miss.

“I’m going to miss the people. I have made a family and have best friends in choir. Every one that I trust is in Sounds of Summit, and I think it will be different singing without them.” Riley said.

Bonding with people and creating music is something that Riley finds most special about choir.

“You’re all trying to sound like one voice, there are so many different voices and personalities.

You really get to know these people as you all are communicating at such a vulnerable level.” Riley said.

Riley has also learned many life lessons in choir, that are not directly tied to music itself.

“I think the idea of coming together to work for a common goal is the most ideal and romantic part about making music. I think that it has really taught me patience. It teaches you that you aren’t the most important person and that everyone contributes differently.” Riley said.

Through her years of choir, Olivia Riley has found a great family and home, and learned many lifelong lessons. written by

Garrett STroginis

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THE SENIORS OF

THE HI-LIFE Carter Moore

Garrett Stroginis

Life Goal

Life Goal

4 years Utah State University/ Journalism and Anthropology To be an investigative reporter or to work for a magazine like NatGeo or Outside, travelling and climbing.

Favorite Memory

When we were at J-Day this year and everyone was getting Shakespeare’s and awards; including when Makayla Holmberg, a first year staff member, won an all-missouri.

Quoteable Quote

“only fools are satisfied.”

- Billy Joel

4 years The University of Kansas / Strategic Communications

To be in a band and tour the world.

FAvorite Memory

Setting up shop at someone’s house and ordering a bunch of food to work on the issue and finish everything before it was time to print.

Quotable Quote “Just CAuse You feel it, doesn’t mean it’s there” -Thom Yorke

Angela Lenhardt 4 years Longview then Mizzou/ Speech Pathology

life Goal

To travel and help others

Favorite Memory J-day

Quotable Quote

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” -Mother Teresa

Julia Ngega

4 years Americorp FEMA division

Life Goal

to live life to the fullest. I would rather have a million good memories instead of a million dollars.

Favorite Moment

My favorite memory on staff was all of freshmen year because I made a lot of friends that I still stay in contact with.

QUOTABLE QUOTE

“Yes. Anybody in the world... But the world is so full of people, so crowded with these miracles that they become commonplace and we forget... I forget. We gaze continually at the world and it grows dull in our perceptions. Yet seen from the another’s vantage point, as if new, it may still take our breath away.”

- Dr. Manhattan

Makenna Nickens

4 years Uiversity of Missouri / Environmental Studies

Life Goal

Go into environmental law

Favorite Memory j-day

Quoteable Quote

“Power is not given to you. You have to take it.” - Beyonce

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Abby Ault

3 years Missouri State/ Dental Hygiene

Life Goal

My goal/dream is to be a dental hygienist

Favorite Memory

My favorite moment on staff each year was decorating the J-Lab for Christmas. The whole staff got together used our creativity and transformed the J-lab.

Quoteable Quote

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Cori Matney 3 years Liberty University/ Music & Zoology

Life Goal

to own 50 million dogs

Favorite Memory

When I learned how to design great looking pages.

Quotable Quote

If you’ve got a problem, take it out on a drum.

-Neil Peart

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Miles Ward 3 years MCC- Longview

Life Goal

I want to have a job that I enjoy and pays very well.

Favorite Memory Christmas Party

Quotable Quote

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” - Wayne Gretzky

Mathewos Keller 2 years UMKC/ Computer Sciences

Life Goal To keep stepping out of my comfort zone to try new things.

Favorite moment My favorite moment was when I got my All-Missouri at J-Day. I was not expecting it and when they called my name I was like “what...”

Quoteable Quote “When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun.

And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.”

- Joe Namath

Aspen DePeralta 3 years

Brittany LeJune 2 years MCC - Longview / Undecided

Life Goal I want to have a career that I love where I can serve God and others.

Favorite Moment My favorite moment on staff was this year’s Christmas party, I think it really brought us closer together and it was a lot of fun.

Quoteable Quote “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else” -C.S Lewis

Longview/UCM: Primary Education

Life Goal To accomplish any goals that I made for myself and to know that my parents are completely proud of me and my success.

Favorite Memory When I won an award at JDAY

Quotable Quote “As soon as you feel too old to do a thing, do it.” Fortune cookie from chinese buffet.

Da’Quon McGee

3 years Sullivan University/ Culinary arts

Life Goal

To be happy and spread cheer... like Santa.

Favorite Memory

Meeting new people and making new friends

Quotable Quote

“It’s nice to look back on your life and see things as lessons and not regrets” -Rihanna

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Mallory huser 1 year MCC- Longview/MSU/Arkansas Criminology

LIFE GOAL To make an Impact on as many people's lives as I can (in a good way)

FAVORITE MEMORY Chasing the bus in the parking lot on Jday in the rain

QUOTABLE QUOTE "Life is so much better when you live the life you want, not what others want for you"

Zack Coleman

2 years Haskell Indian Nations University/ Journalism and Marketing

Life GOal

Help other people through anything and everything I can!

Favorite memory

Probably being sung happy birthday! Feeling like the most important person ever (if only for 30 seconds tops)

Quotable Quote

“IF YOU AIN’T FIRST, YOU LAST” - RICKY BOBBY

Mason Mackey 2 years New York University / Music Technology

Life Goal My goal is to put on a good show.

Favorite Moment My favorite moment was visiting the animal shelter to take pictures of dogs, and ultimately feeling guilty and attempting to adopt one.

Quoteable Quote “Man I swear my life is perfect, I could merch it; if I die I’ll probably cry at my own service” - Chance the Rapper

Cami Hager 1 year Northwest Missouri State University/English

Life Goal My ultimate life goal is to live a life with true satisfaction and happiness

Favorite Memory My favorite moment on staff was the Christmas party

Quotable Quote “Live less out of habit and more out of intent” -Unknown

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