Freshmen 2013

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N E D STU IVAL V R U S 01 IDE Volume 95 Issue August 12, 2013 GU Lee’s Summit High School |400 SE Blue Parkway | 816.986.2000

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Arrive in PAC - Get schedule Welcome Assembly Hour 1 and Schedule Interpretation Hour 2 Hour 3 Advisory Lunch Rotations with Advisory/Club Rush/Video Presentation Hour 4 Hour 5 Hour 6 Hour 7 Assembly in A Gym Students Dismissed

Daily Schedule 7:35 - 8:25 8:31 - 9:21 9:27 - 10:17 10:23 - 11:13 11:19 - 12:36 12:42 - 1:32 1:38 - 2:28

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Vo-Tech Lunch ISS Lunch 1st Lunch 2nd Lunch 3rd Lunch

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Advisory Day Schedule 8:35 - 9:09 9:15 - 9:49 9:55 10:29 10:35 - 11:09 11:15 - 12:32 12:38 - 1:12 1:18 - 1:48 1:54 - 2:28

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From The Principal

Meet Dr. Faulkenberry History:

He was a teacher at Blue Springs High School from 19871990. He taught at LSHS from 1990-1993, and at LSN from 1995-1999. He was an assistant principal from 1999-2002. In 2003 he became principal at LSHS.

Job Description: Plans and facilitates learning for 1,550 students.

He also evaluates teacher preformance. Faulkenberry authors the school’s annual School Improvement Plan. He hires faculty and most of staff, and manages the budget.

Awards:

1988-89: Jaycees Young Educator of the Year 1998: Silver Shoe 1999: LSR7 Expect the Best 2006-07: Greater Kansas City, Missouri Principal of the Year 2007-08: Named Missouri Principal of the the Year

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Faulkenberry helped produce the six highest ACT composite scores in high school history. He has seen MAP scores increase. He also implemented advisory, privileges, and interventions. He is responsible for Freshman Transition Day, and has expanded the at-risk program to include 9th and 10th grade students.

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Jamie Argotsinger

“Get organized: Establish a system for recording assignments, keeping track of important papers, and managing time.

“I love the energy that they [freshmen] have and their enthusiasm. I also like that they are easy to work with, and their willingness to do tough work and better themselves.”

Get involved: Find at least one activity or organization that interests you and make connections with the other members.

Get connected: Reach out to your teachers and build relationships with them.”

“Get involved in something other than school work. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Concentrate on your coursework, and don’t fall behind.”

Michelle Edwards “I would encourage freshmen to get involved and capture the true spirit of being a Tiger. In addition, I would encourage them to "Begin with the end in mind."

Freshmen should think about where they want to be in four years, what goals that want to achieve, and what they want to do after high school. Beginning with the end in mind ca Finally their time at Tiger High will go by quickly. Therefore, they should make as many friends as possible, learn as much as possible, and enjoy it while it last.”

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jlabmag.com | facebook.com/hilifeonline | @jlabmag Aaron Hagan, Allison Litthong, Andrew Potter, Andy Jarnevic, Anna Myers, Annelise Hanshaw, Ashley Hagan, Brooke McLanahan, Cara McCauley, Chelsea Englis, Cole Raymond, Daniel Graham, Darby Beatty, Darren Clay, Dia Sims, Endia Sears, Grace Rodgers, Grace Tibbitts, Hannah Nickles, Ian Nickens, Jared Shepherd, Jesse Butler, Josh Harris, Jude Spaulding, Kyle Tye, Logan Phillips, Maddy Wylie, Matt Rellihan, Megan Terry, Morgan Bruce, Payton Seymour, Sydnee Pointer, Taelor Oller, Tristan White, and Wendy Hayworth.

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very year, 35% of our graduated students use $42,000 through the A+ program to have their college tuition completely waived or as a scholarship. All they had to do to get this tremendous opportunity is fifty hours of tutoring.

“A+ has been around for at least a decade,” A+ director Kara Farren said. “The intent was every student in Missouri should be able to pursue further education. A+ can pay tuition to two-year colleges and vocational schools in Missouri, and most small schools will offer scholarships for doing A+.”

The requirements for A+ scholarships are fairly simple.

“You need 95% attendance, a cumulative GPA of 2.5, 50 hours of tutoring or mentoring, you can›t break school rules, and you can›t have 15 days of in school or out of school suspension,” Farren said. “The attendance requirement is the only one that can be waived.

If you have medical issues, or a family crisis we’ll look into it. Going on vacation won’t be excused of course.”

To get in, students need only to fill out an easy application and get a few teacher recommendations.

“The application is very simple, but then there›s a lot of paperwork.

You›re going to be driving across town, and we have to get your parents to okay that, we have to ask who you would like to tutor,” Farren said. “Typically, people can’t apply until at least the second semester of freshman year. We need teacher recommendations, and we like those to be our teachers. Also, transportation is an issue we

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Finally, A+ is an excellent way to get the required ten hours of community service done. Not all community service hours will count for A+, but all A+ hours will count for community service. All A+ hours have to be approved by the A+ office first.

A+ is an excellent program that has served many students well over the years. Applications can be picked up in the A+ office, B108.

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Helping Out

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What you need to know about Community Service.

Although only ten hours of community service are needed to graduate and only 50 hours for the A+ program, community service is a fun way to help out the community. These are some of the ways to help out.

The Metropolitan Library is not just a place Although the dates for bookworkms; some would need to be community service can be scheduled ahead of time, done there as well. Just call the LS Animal Shelter Karen at (816)-524-0597 is a great place to get in advance.

The Red Racks Thrift community

Shop is a great way to pop tags while doing some community service; Vacation however a red collared Do not forget Bible School is twenty dollars a program that shirt, black or tan khakis when doing need to be worn. occurs during community service the summer, at Hillcrest Thrift Store, which which is a good way to is open Monday to Saturday meet new people.

10AM to 6PM.

service hours.

The sheets that students fill out by putting in the information of their acts of community service, which would then be turned in to the community service office.

The community service office, located at at the corner of the Breezeway and the B building, is the place to go to turn in your completed community service hours.

Legacy Christian Church needs volunteers the first Saturday of every month with a special needs student program, just contact Cheryl Siebert at (913)-314-3514.

Things that do not count as community service

Writer: Maddy Wylie Photographers: Aaron Hagan, Logan Phillips

Social Services needs help sorting their supplies every Saturday from 10AM to 3PM.

Participating in events that coorelate with the student’s class, club, or his/her performance studio.

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Building A Ground Level Parents can drop things off here for students, this office also does miscellaneous things like fiving awards, etc.

To the PAC

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Busy stairwell. Try to use another.

Main Office STAD

If you get sent here, you are most likely in big trouble.

The A Gym

Bathrooms Attendance: Check-out area, or check in here if you are late.

Tiger Store

Library Media Center

The place in A to get a quick snack, MoMo band, or other school item.

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Busy stairwell. Try to use another.

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B Lobby: Extremely busy.

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TIPS Getting involved Lee’s Summit High School offers many ways to get involved such as clubs, sports, and other extra curricular activities. High school is the time to try new things. This can be a great way to meet new people.

Going to sporting events Do not be afraid to attend the sporting events, they are lots of fun and most people come to them. Come to the games and cheer our teams on.

Do not procrastinate Getting things done on time is very beneficial. In order to do this, devote a good amount of time to finish homework and projects. Be sure to set a plan and start early.

Explore and make new friends Do not be afraid to go out and meet new friends. Find out people who share the same interests.

Talk to upperclassmen Upperclassmen may seem intimidating, but they were in the same position a couple years ago.

Feel free to ask them anything.

Have fun Students are constantly reminded that their high school years are the greatest of their lives. They should live every day to the fullest.

Writer: Payton Seymour Photographer: Logan Phillips

Flash Drive Keep one for all your school papers you have to type! Make emails a thing of the past.

Pencil Pouch Keep one for all your pencils, pens and sharpies!.

Never lose one again.

Folders Keep one for every single subject, so that your papers do not get misplaced.

Pencil Sharpener Some teachers may not let you get up, so keep this just in case.

Calculator No one wants to do math without of one of these save time and effort.

Helpful Supplies

Highlighters Highlighting your notes will make going back through them much easier.

Spiral Notebooks If you have one for every class you willll know where your notes are and fast.

Mechanical Pencils/Lead If you do not have a manual pencil sharpener do not worry! Just grab one of these and some lead and you are set.

Writer: Matt Rellihan Photographer: Logan Phillips

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BRAN FLAKES

WATER

Lots of water, try to start the day with a big glass of water, when you sleep it amounts to an entire work day without water, this can lead to fatigue very early in the day.

Bran flakes are full of energy producing B vitamins, iron and Magnesium. They also have a significant amount of fiber to keep a body full for longer.

Citrus fruits, because they are rich in vitamin C and can boost our body’s immune sysem.

DARK CHOCOLATE

Bananas, because they are very rich in potassium and B vitamins.

They help slow digestion and keep Blood sugar levels stable.

Dark chocolate, energizes by providing iron and magnesium. An alternative choice for caffine in the morning

Greek yogurt can help with digestion and it contains many probiotics. These probiotics help with a weak immune system, and tremendously. boost energy levels.

ALMONDS

Almonds, if eaten raw and unsalted, they are a good source of healthy fats and protein to balance blood sugar levels.

WHOLE GRAINS

Eggs, because they are very high in iron and protein. They keep you sustainable throughout the day.

Whole grains, no matter what whole grain you choose, they keep people energized all day long.

Hello, all! I hope you are enjoying the freshman issue of the Hi-Life, just a taste of the many quality issues to come. I go by many names, but you may call me Ian. Seeing as freshmen usually need all of the help that they can get, my job is to write another page giving you pointers about Lee’s Summit High School and its inner workings. Remember these, as they might save your life: Buy the Hi-Life.

If you are late to class, it is most likely because you are a slow walker or engage in too much socializing.

Also, fellow peers HATE slow walkers.

Save using the bathroom for before school, lunch, or after school because it will put less pressure upon those wishing to get to class on time.

The students who do not follow the above tip and decide to make a quick pit stop sometimes will show no mercy because students, it seems, generally do not care about the condition in which they leave a bathroom.

Do not be the above person, either.

Outdoor routes tend to be quicker and less crowded, especially during the cold and rain.

The Jungle and The Grapes of Wrath are both terrible books, so be prepared for that.

PARTICIPATE. School without involvement is like Jellystone Park without Yogi; unbearable.

Talk to peers; build a fellowship strong enough to destroy the one ring.

Get comfy on late start Wednesdays; somtimes 8:15 takes forever to come around.

Grades are important, but focus too much on them and they will thrash you like an angry woman, leaving you heart broken and depressed. Getting back up is the hardest part, because that angry woman will keep beating you down like a stake in Edward Cullen’s chest.

Do well, but take failure in stride.

That’s all that I have for you! You are the next wave, green and excited. All I can say is: go get ‘em, tigers. Ian, signing off.

Writer: Ian Nickens

MORE TIPS

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Freshman Books Written by Anna Meyers Pictures by Tori Carlile

English

The Odyssey:

The Odyssey is a Greek story by Homer about Odysseus, a Greek hero, and how he tries to return home after conquering the city of Troy in The Iliad. This journey takes Odysseus ten years and he encounters many monsters along the way while the people at his home on Ithaca.

*Both regular and advanced English

Romeo And Juliet:

Romeo And Juliet is a play written by Shakespeare about two teenagers from enemy families who fall in love. The play tells of the two characters’ tragic life and how their romance hurts them, and those around them.

*Both regular and advanced English

To Kill A Mockingbird:

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a novel written from the perspective of Scout Finch, a six-year-old girl growing up in 1930’s Alabama. During those controversial times Scout’s father is appointed to defend an African-American man who is accused of raping a white woman.

*Both regular and advanced English

Of Mice And Men:

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is about George Milton and Lennie Small, two friends who work on farms together throughout California. Lennie is mentally handicapped and keeps getting them fired, and Of Mice and Men depicts their last job together.

*Both regular and advanced English

The Great Gatsby:

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is the tragic tale of wealthy New Yorkers during the 1920s who do not have a care in the world. The mysterious Jay Gatsby rolls into town with all glamorous and a deadly secret. *JUST advanced English

The Jungle:

*JUST advanced History

The Grapes of Wrath:

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a novel about the Joad family and their troubles finding work and a home after the Dust Bowl destroyed their farm. Each chapter switches between the story of their lives and the story of America at the time. *JUST advanced History

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The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a novel about the terrible working conditions of the early 1900s that most immigrants had to suffer through. It has very vivid descriptions of these working conditions as well as the jobs the people had to preform, such as how meat was prepared and stored.

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THE LMC Exploring what the library has to offer with the school’s former library media specialist.

Q: When can a student go to the library?

A: You can go to the library any time before or after school. A lot of students hang out here in the mornings and learning lab. And all the good teachers bring their students to the library.

Q: How can new students get the most out of the library?

A: Come talk to the librarians, and we can specialize our services for whatever they’re looking for.

Q: What kind of technology is entering the library?

A: We have lots of chrome books that students will be using a lot next year. A lot of our books are going electronic.

They will be accessed online.

Over the summer, we will be getting about 150 new ebooks.

Story by Annelise Hanshaw Photos by Aaron Hagan and Cole Raymond

Q: What are some special genres offered?

A: We have by far the largest graphic novel section in the district by a longshot. We also offer some of the recent trends like the post-apocalyptic books as well as the dying trend of vampires.

Q: What events happen in the library?

A: We have three clubs: book club, poetry club, and graphic novels club.

Also, you can earn a varsity reading letter or reading patch which can go on your letter jacket.

We do banned books week, recognize teen read week and teen tech week. Every December, we do the poetry coffeehouse. And I’m sure there’s more.

Q: Anything else?

A: If there’s a book students want that’s school appropriate, all you have to do is ask and we’ll put it in our collection.

The library’s awesome, and it’s a great place to be.

Reading makes you smart!

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This is one of the many computer pods scattered throughout the library.

These are always open for use.

The fiction section is on the right side of the library in front of the podcast section, open for any student.

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A great place to go to research for projects is the nonfiction section; it is located before the A lab on the left.

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These computers at the entrance to the library are for signing in and out at unusual times and for searching for a book.

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“ I wish I had known that the upperclassmen aren’t scary and to not be intimidated by them,” junior Brentnee Morris said.

“Be respectful to girls, maintain manners and don’t cause traffic in the halls,” sophomore Darian Harris said

“One thing I wish I would have known as a freshman is to listen to Arcadefire,” senior Ethan Henson said.

Photos by Jared Shepard

“I wish I would have known how tight the schedule can get because the school will not allow you to take more than one online class at a time, so it can be hard to get the Personal Finance and Gym credits,” senior Kyle Angle said.

“I wish I had known to get my graduation requirements earlier rather than later,” senior John Cooper said.

“Don’t listen to other people, walk with your head held high,” freshman Clarissa Lopez said

“Work hard, make new friends, get to class on time and listen to teachers,” freshman Stephen Holmberg said

“I wish that I would have known to participate in as many activities as possible,” senior Luke Bowers said.

As the Math Club unites for a group photo, they realize what a great, big family they truly are.

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After winning the poetry contest, juniors Coral McLaughlin and Rachel Wurtz show off their patches to let everyone else soak in their glory.

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So many clubs are offered at LSHS that it can be hard to know what club to join. Though these clubs may slip under your radar, they are absolutely worth checking out.

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oming to a new school can be intimidating. With so many different activities, clubs, sports and other ways to get involved, it is difficult to find the right activity. These clubs may not be the most immediately obvious, but they are all worth considering in the search for a fun alternative to the traditional choices.

Math Club

Math club provides students with the rare opportunity to practice their mathematical abilities outside of the classroom.

“It’s an opportunity for students with an interest in math to go places together,” mathlete Kyle Angle said.

Math teacher Bob Richardson leads the math club students on trips to different locations to take part in math contests on select Saturday mornings.

“It’s a great place to meet people who aren’t afraid to say they like math,” Angle said.

Math club is a club that offers unique experiences for interested students

Poetry Club

Poetry club is for students with an interest in the art of poetry, and are willing to listen to, discuss, read and create poetry.

“Poetry club is a place for students who like to write, read or listen to poetry.

You don’t have to write poetry, but that seems to be popular,” librarian Sandy Stuart said.

The club offers opportunities for students to improve their own writing skills relating to poetry.

“We have a guest come in for a poetry workshop,” Stuart said.

The club is a very fun and engaging one for interested students.

“Poetry is just good for your life and good for your soul. It’s a great way to get to know people and deal with negative and positive emotions” Stuart said.

Poetry club is another great opportunity that is very easy to miss for students who are not paying attention.

“I don’t know of any other states that do this kind of program,” junior Grant

Youth in Government

Youth in Government allows students the opportunity to participate and come to better understand the workings of both the local and the national government.

Participating students go to Jefferson City and act out the role of congressmen and attempt to get the bill they created passed.

“My bill was about the legalization of marijuana,” Youth in Government

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member Grant Tally said.

The organization represents a unique opportunity for the students in this high school.

“I don’t know of any other states that do this kind of program,” Tally said.

The club is a fun one available for any student of the school to participate in.

“There are a lot of cool people there,” Tally said.

Youth in Government is another under represented club that more students should seriously consider joining.

Activities provide a great way to meet new people and become involved in the school.

The clubs become less connected when more people join, and clubs are more fun when they are tailored more specifically to a student’s interests.

Exploring less popular clubs can be great fun.

Written by: Andy Jarnevic Photos by: Josh Harris