November Issue 3

Andover Central High School

Robotics Team

Vol. 17. Issue 3 November 20

Thanksgiving Fails

JuCo versus D1 College

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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NEWS

Wichita drive-in closes: Community in shock as summer destination locks gates

PROFILE

Inside senior’s life: Who is the real Wesley Poore?

FEATURE

Behind scenes work important for play: Technicians, running crew contribute to fall musical

STAFF EDITORIAL

Sibling closeness promotes well-being: Health benefits linked to maintaining strong relationships with siblings, human connection

Alexandra Schumann Kinsley Ochsner

ASSISTANT EDITOR Gracie Pool

COPY EDITORS Ashley Zellers Jillian Primm

Winter sports teams host tryouts: What coaches look for in student-athletes

SPORTS FEATURE

Students disagree on greatest NBA player: The careers and accomplishments of Michael Jordan, LeBron James

A LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

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appy Thanksgiving, Jags! We are so excited to share the third (?!) issue of the Spotlight Newspaper. Production was going so smoothly that we made the desicion to expand the newspaper, adding four pages. A goal for us was to focus on students at ACHS and include them in the content as much as possible-in quotes, photos, polls, etc. As we approach Thanksgiving break and the end of the semester, we wish you all a safe Thanksgiving and happy reading!

Kinsley Ochsner, EIC

SPOTLIGHT STAFF EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

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SPORTS DOUBLE

ADVISOR

Julie Calabro

SPORTS EDITOR Ryan Austin

PRODUCTION STAFF Ally Harris Blayne O’Connor Tori Carter Jackson Ward Kyle Kohman

Alexandra Schumann, EIC

WEBMASTER

VIDEO

Ashley Zellers Jillian Primm

Rachel Stefanek Cortnie Golden

BUSINESS MANAGER

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jillian Primm

PHOTO EDITORS

Grant Davis Jaden Lyon Malia Flores

Grace Blackman Megan Weisser

Cover art, page design Kinsley Ochsner

03 NEWS

WICHITA DRIVE-IN CLOSES Community in shock as summer destination locks gates Story Jillian Primm Page design Ally Harris

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ichita movie fans saw the final closing of the Starlite Drive-in at the end of the season. The drive-in had been in significant financial trouble since digital theaters popped up all over the city.

High school movie fans now must resort to the modern digital age, seeing new films at only indoor theatres throughout the entire year.

“Starlite Drive-in was one of the most famous and enjoyable amenities to Wichita. I was proud that my town was one of the few that kept the tradition of the drive-in alive,” junior Kate Cailteux said.

Cailteux enjoyed the drive-in multiple times a year, and hoped to continue the tradition in the

years to come.

“I have so many memories there with my friends and cousins. I was even hoping someday I’d be able to take my own kids to Starlite, but unfortunately society said no,” Cailteux said.

Cailteux is not the only one sad about the closing of Starlite. Looking into the future, indoor movie theatres will be the only option for Wichitans.

“I liked going to the Starlite Drive-in. I got to spend time with my family at night, getting to watch multiple movies at a time.

It was not the same as going to a regular movie theatre,” sophomore Terri Briseno said.

The Starlight Drive-in was open for 64 years before closing its gates for good. The property was scheduled to be auctioned off November 13, but was postponed by the owners.

MOVIE TIME! Kate Cailteaux, junior, and Emelyn Carpenter, freshmen, enjoy the warm summer night at Starlight Drive-In. High school students from all over the Wichita area enjoyed spending summer vacation at the Starlight.

Courtesy photo Emelyn Carpenter.

MARKET DAY TEACHES BUSINESS SKILLS, ESSENTIALS FOR WORKFORCE Student creators make profit on youth entrepreneurship fall group project Story Jillian Primm

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uture businessmen and women of America put on the annual Youth Entrepreneurs Market Day. Students in YE worked diligently for over a month putting together a product to sell at Market Day. YE students worked in groups of two and had the option to put their own money into the project to make a personal profit.

“Our fried rice was $357 and we spent $60 dollars at Sam’s Club for soda, bowls and spoons. We plan on making quite a bit of profit,” senior Chandler Taylor said.

Taylor worked with senior Max Wurth, selling Emperor’s fried rice. On Market Day, they sold bowls of fried rice for $5 and crab rangoons for $2.

Youth Entrepreneurs students had the

ability to learn business essentials in a real life application, which can help them in future occupations, dealing with not only business, but also talking and working alongside others.

“From this project, I’ve learned that it takes a lot more of being an entrepreneur and selling to start a business than people usually think. It’s significantly harder, and a lot more stressful,” sophomore Ryan Croston said.

Croston created the business Pineapple Paradise, which sold Pina Coladas on Market Day, with his partner, sophomore Valeria Paunetto Ortiz.

“I think I might go into business in the future, but more for my interest in helping people and providing them a product,” Croston said.

On November 1, Market Day employees were allowed to keep the profit made and split it with coworkers.

RICE: Senior, Chandler Taylor serves food to his customers on Market Day. The company sold house rice, chicken fried rice, and crab rangoons. Photo Jaden Lyon

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MACHINES DESIGNED TO SAVE OCEAN Robotics team competes at Regionals Story, page design Tori Carter

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fter six weeks of building time, the school’s robotics team battled at Koch Arena. Instead of using robots to fight, they fought to effectively clean the environment.

“The competition was water-environmental themed,” senior Matthew Wong said.

“We had to figure out how to engineer a robot to ride on a rail and also use an arm to sift trash out of the ocean at the event.”

The event caused issues for the team.

“This year’s theme was very different, and a lot of teams had a lot of trouble, including us,” Wong said.

Other teams at regionals had as many road-blocks as

the team did.

“It was just a tough year and a tough challenge,” senior J. J. Carrillo said.

Even though they prepared for six weeks, they still had problems.

“The robot failed at one point,” freshman Caleb Haman said.

They did not know where they placed in the competition, but they still were content.

“This year was incredibly difficult, but we did the best that we could,” Wong said.

Carrillo wanted more people to participate in the club.

“I hope that more people and underclassmen will sign up to participate in the robotics club and become a club that others look forward to.”

Matthew Wong, senior, makes last-minute adjustments to the robot before they compete in the first competition. Photos Grant Davis

The course of the competition was hosted at Charles Koch Arena.

Anna Tri, senior records data after the results of the competition.

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STUDENT COUNCIL FOOD DRIVE SUCCEEDS Annual collection of donations showed kindness, generosity Story, page Blayne O’Connor

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onating to and helping the community is a passion of the school. Student Council held the annual food drive from October 22-26.

It was extremely successful, bringing in over 1000 items.

“Much like years prior, the food drive allowed us to help our community and those in need,” sophomore representative Marshall Allison said.

Throughout the week, students and staff members brought in items and the ratio of cans to kids in a class determined the winners. Ms. Riddle’s fourth hour class won first and will receive a pizza and ice cream party.

“Offering incentives boosts participation and gives a fun

reward,” student body president Lauren Wolf said.

Student Council members enjoyed the feeling of donating the collected food.

“It always makes us feel good when we drop off the food and know that we’re helping people. We try to make the drive as successful as we can each year. This year was great.

We had a lot of donations,” sophomore representative Allison Wolf said.

The generosity of Andover was greatly exemplified through the 2018 food drive.

TOP: Student body Vice President Audrey Orlowski smiles as she aids in unloading the donations.

BOTTOM: Heading to the food bank, Carson Powell, Kate Fast, Madison Marcellus, and Gavin Reeves, stuco members load the car. Photos Grace Blackman

MID-TERM RESULTS IN Election results offer major change Story Blayne O’Connor

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he right to vote gives citizens a voice in the way the government functions. Exercising the right to vote is a privilege. The 2018 Midterm elections offered Kansans a change.

Laura Kelly, a Democratic candidate, won the Governor’s race, defeating Kris Kobach by almost 5%.

The Secretary of State position went to Scott Schwab.

Schwab defeated Brian McClendon and Rob Hodgkinson.

Laura Kelly, Democratic governor canidate, won the 2018 Mid-term elections. Photo Julie Calabro

Ron Estes, incumbent, is the fourth house district representative. Estes won with 60% of the votes over James Thompson. Derek Schmidt secured the position of Attorney General over Sarah Swain.

Very few students are able to vote. A number of those who are were unprepared to vote.

“I didn’t have time to vote.

Even if I did, I wouldn’t know who to vote for,” senior Alyssa Kubick said.

Some students did exercise the right to vote but did not form their own opinons.

“I voted for candidates that my dad suggested. I don’t know anything about politics,” senior Sara Reep said.

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SEASONAL FUN

LEFT: Scooting past cones towards the finish line, Jessica Gulaskey, senior, competes in a game as a part of Circle of Friends. Photo Brooklyn Barbour MIDDLE: Dressed in costumes inspired by the movie ‘Monsters Inc.,” Blayne O’Connor and Allison, Wolf, offer candy to trick-or-treaters. Kids 4 Kids hosts a Trunk or Treat event each year for the community. Photo Travis Moxley RIGHT: Painting a decorative design on a sugar skull, Connor Kelly, junior, explains El Dia de Los Muertos to a 4th grader. The Spanish Honors Society molded sugar skulls and volunteered at Sunflower Elementary School to teach them about Hispanic holidays. Photo Cailan Steward

Kids 4 Kids, Circle of Friends, Spanish NHS, celebrate fall with comunity activities

07 PROFILE

INSIDE SENIOR’S LIFE: Who is the real Wesley Poore?

Story Ashley Zellers Page design Ally Harris

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esley Poore is a wellknown personality in the halls of Andover Central. Between his unique style and his open, friendly energy, there is no missing him.

“I could carry on a conversation with him for forever, he’s so intriguing, one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met,” senior Gracie Pool said.

Poore’s close friends and classmates alike all have good things to say about him.

“He’s funny and a good person, he spends a lot of time after school working because he really wants a vintage corolla.

He’s a really good and down to earth guy and I think some people judge him too harshly,” senior Zared Salome said.

But behind the typical perception, who is Wesley Poore? From Wesley himself, his strengths include, but are not limited to, his extroversion and draw towards people. His weakness is his reliance on people.

“I rely on my being a people person; when I can’t do that right

other things fall out of place,” Poore said With a unique personality comes unique and impactful influence.

“My greatest influences are Loy Reed, Dennis Hopper, Josh Tillman, and Leonard Cohen,” Poore said.

At Andover Central Poore participates in Acapella and New Gen choir, debate, forensics, and Film Club.

“My favorite thing about high school is being around my peers, it’s a place where we meet all kinds of people our age” Wesley Poore “My favorite thing about high school is being around my peers, it’s a place where we meet all kinds of people our age, my least favorite thing is the regulation, and systematic nature of it all.

Common core has its many flaws, and it makes it a pain to learn. If I’m here to learn, I want to learn,”

“I cannot live without,

Poore said.

As a senior, Poore has just a few months left in high school, and his hopes for the remaining time are simple.

“Hope for senior year is just to survive man, not even survive just stay afloat with myself, because things get pretty up and down,” Poore said.

Although his intentions from 8 am to 3 pm are fairly modest, the evening brings a different entity.

Outside of school, Poore indulges in his passion for music and fashion, and works at Texas Roadhouse.

As his high school career comes to a close, Poore has great intentions for his occupation and future life He hopes and plans to travel. As an occupation, he dreams of owning his own business.

Photo Grant Davis

“music, my sunglasses, Texas Roadhouse, money, and my phone.”

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ENGLISH CLASSES PARTICIPATE IN BIG READ WICHITA Interactive presentations study ‘Station Eleven,’ reflect on serious topics

Story Gracie Pool Page design Kinsley Ochsner, Blaye O’Connor

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he Big Read Wichita is an event of the National Endowment of the Arts and is managed by the Wichita Public Library. It is a community-wide study/celebration of a novel that is originally chosen

by The Wichita Public Library Big Read Committee. This year the chosen book was “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel.

Junior students in the AP Language and Composition classes hosted the Big Read Wichita event in the library. These students have worked on interactive

research presentations for several weeks.

Some of these topics included: Memory/ PTSD, Cults, Pandemics/Epidemics, and Paparazzi.

“We’ve been working on this project since literally the first day of school, so a lot of hard work and effort has gone into it.

I’m excited for it to finally be on display in front of everyone that comes to the event because I think everyone has put so much time into their projects,” junior Madison Fleske said.

This event gives students the opportunity to share their hard work and achievements with the public.

“It’s really fun because it’s something we’ve never done before and so it’s a really

different project that everyone’s been working hard on since August. The projects are over the book that was assigned for our summer reading last year,” junior Cerah Handsaker said.

Those who attend the event will be able to interact with the presentations, learn the history behind many different thought-provoking subjects, and be inspired by the literary work of the author and the analysis of the students.

“There’s judges coming to look at our projects to see how they compare to other schools in the area. I think there will be a good turnout because the book was interesting and this is something new and exciting,” Fleske said.

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THE FALL OF A HIGH SCHOOLER

Schumann awarded first place in fall-themed poetry contest Story Kinsley Ochsner Poem Alexandra Schumann

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n a recent poetry contest for the Creative Writing Club, sponsored by Ms. Eades, first place was awarded to Alexandra Schumann, senior. The requirements included that they were allowed two entries of 100 lines or less, and the poems were to be fall-themed.

Schumann found inspiration for her poem based upon her personal experiences.

“I chose the angle for my poem based on where I am in high school and how I feel that it is not a place to stay. It is a very temporary place, and it is not my place,” she said.

She connected her emotions to the fall theme by utilizing an extended metaphor of a tree.

“I have always felt a kind of separation from people in my class; I think using the tree as an extended metaphor was a way for me to convey that, still use the fall themes, and use my beliefs about high school,“ Schumann said.

This four-year place is a twisted tree You are expected to find acceptance among the leaves Each identical in structure Each artificially green This tree is not as majestic as it may seem.

As time goes on, your colors begin to change Within yourself you find a place to belong But to everyone else, you just look wrong.

Alone and eccentric in your rich autumn hues You look for a branch but it is no use.

The isolation permeates the veins Weathering the cold is impossible For you cannot sustain Happiness in a lifeless place.

Leaving a community you thought you knew For you find not a single frond is there for you.

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1. Dressed up for her part as a person infected with the Bubonic plague, Bailey Walk, junior, reports on the Black Death. Characters in “Station Eleven” faced an epidemic that was similar.

2. Characters in the book experienced symptoms of PTSD, which Jack Benedict, junior, reports.

3. Reciting her Big Read presentation, Briauna Young, junior, discusses major epidemics that have struck.

4. Ruby Maderafont, junior, explains the parallels in the science fiction movie Star Trek to the novel. Photos Grace Blackman.

So away you fall.

Drifting down

Down

Down.

Your gentle colors kiss the ground No one is there to hear the sound Alone among the roots, but clearer in mind.

As you look up and see the foliage vacantly thrive Your leaf is safe, and you are truly alive.

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TEENS BATTLE CELL PHONE ADDICTION

Screen Time reports allow users to monitor, track excessive smartphone usage Story Alexandra Schumann Page design Kinsley Ochsner Photos Jaden Lyon

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he average American spends about five hours a day on their cell phones. Since most citizens own a cellular device, it can be argued that cell phone addiction is an epidemic in the nation.

There are several signs to cell-phone addiction. These include constant checking when bored, visiting social media and other apps first thing in the morning, and feeling anxious when away from a phone for an extended period of time.

“I don’t like going an hour away from my phone. It’s too much. I don’t know how to describe it. I get bored and I feel like I’m out of the loop of

things, and having my phone at all times gives me that peace of mind,” senior Chandler Taylor said.

Social media is one of the culprits for the rise in cell-phone dependence due to algorithms designed to keep individuals constantly entertained and looking for more.

“I spend about three and a half hours to four hours [per day]. I spend the most time on social media, with Snapchat being the most common app,” junior Skyler Medlin said.

Since multi-tasking has been proven on multiple accounts to be an ineffective mode of accomplishment, cell phone usage greatly hinders performance in the classroom.

“I use my phone to listen to music primarily. It’s impossible

for me to do my homework without some kind of music in the background. I check my phone while studying to change music or look at notifications--that kind of stuff. It makes it hard to maintain focus because if I see something on Instagram then I’ll refresh my feed and then I’ll look at it. For Twitter, a notification will come up and then I’ll be on there for a little bit. I’ll get music suggestions and I’ll change them.

I might get back to my homework or I might not,” senior Ian Carpenter said.

Apple Inc. recently released a new feature with the new IOS 12 software. “Screen Time” is an addition to settings that is intended to bring about awareness and hopefully decrease cell phone usage.

“[Screen Time] helps me learn a lot about myself because I didn’t really realize how much time I spent on my phone until I got the update.

It opened my eyes. I was definitely surprised at my usage.

I used to spend a lot more time, but once I started looking at it, I have definitely spent a lot less time so that’s a good thing,” sophomore Jill Duncan said.

Overall, while some measures are being taken to raise awareness, cell phone addiction is a very prevalent issue that often goes unnoticed.

“You don’t realize how much it builds up checking your phone for a minute like a thousand times a day. It adds up so much,” junior Leah Sickman said.

50% of teens consider themselves to be addicted to their smartphone.

“My phone is a way to connect and I’m always interested to see what people are doing,” Peyton Vincze, senior.

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The average person checks their phone 110 times per day.

Statistics bankmycell.com

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12 CENTER SPREAD

Story Kinsley Ochsner Page design Ashley Zellers

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s families gather to fill their stomachs with turkey and mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving, many opportunities for mishaps arise.

One turkey was filled with more than stuffing.

“Our grandpa killed his own turkey, and when we started eating it it still had the BB [bullets] inside of it, so while we ate it we had to take them all out. He had gone out turkey hunting, cooked the turkey, and then when we went to eat it there were still BBs in it,” sophomore Jacquelyn Tschohl said.

In attempt to host a traditional turkey dinner for their family, one grandmother gave Cerah Handsaker, junior, an unexpected surprise.

“One time my mom was working for Thanksgiving, so my grandma came and tried to cook for us. It was really nice, but after she prepped the turkey and it was time to eat, she realized that she didn’t ever turn the oven on. We sat there and when she took it out of the oven she gasped, then she said ‘it’s alive!’ because it

FA ILS was not cooked at all,” Handsaker said.

Makayla Allison, freshman, and her family were forced to relocate and improvise for their dinner.

“My mom broke the oven trying to make pumpkin pie. She was opening the oven and hit one of the coils. She’s a teacher at Meadowlark, so we had to

Our grandpa killed his own turkey, and when we started eating it it still had the BB [bullets] inside of it, so while we ate it we had to take them all out.

Jacquelyn Tschohl, sophomore go up to her school to make everything because she broke it,” Allison said.

Some turkey dinners do not make it to the table.

“I broke my wrists on Thanksgiving. I was carrying the turkey from the oven to the table and it was too hot, and I dropped it. When I went to pick it up, I slammed my hand into the floor and broke my wrist, and I burnt my hand,”

sophomore Nick Drinnen said.

An accidental-theft made for a long drive home.

“One time my grandfather almost stole our TV remote. He put it in his front pocket and drove about fifty miles down 400 and realized he had it in his pocket.

Then, he had to drive back and give it to us,” sophomore Ian Collins said.

Thanksgiving is a time to confess long-kept secrets for Elizabeth Waldrip, senior.

“Every Thanksgiving, we all sit around while we’re eating and we tell our parents bad things we did as kids. We found out that my brother threw a rock at an ice cream truck and broke a window, and we found out 12 years later,” Waldrip said, “One time I threw a root beer can at something and got my brother in trouble for it. It was actually me who threw it.”

Though the holiday went without any flaws, Aubrey McKenna, sophomore, and her family encountered one major setback.

“One year, our family went to Branson and we drove two cars.

My brother was leaving early to go to the K-State football game.

He locked his keys in the car when we were in Branson, so we couldn’t get them out. Honestly, I don’t remember how we got them out,” she said.

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TURKEY, ROLLS, GRAVY, OH MY Students share favorite personal Thanksgiving recipes Photos Malia Flores

Green Bean Casserole, Nate Brightup Ingredients: 1 (18 oz) can creamy mushroom soup 1 tsp. soy sauce Dash ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. plain bread crumbs 3 (14.5 oz.) cans cut green beans, drained 1 (2.8 oz.) can French-fried onions

Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, mix soup, soy sauce, pepper, bread crumbs, green beans and 2/3 cup of the onions.

2. Bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Stir; sprinkle with remaining onions.

3. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until onions are golden brown.

Sweet Potato Casserole, Ryen Fowler Ingredients: 4 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes ½ cup butter, melted 1/3 cup milk 1 cup white sugar ½ tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup light brown sugar ½ cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup butter

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup butter, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Spread sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and flour. Cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture is crumbly, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle pecan mixture over the sweet potatoes.

3. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown

Pecan Pie, Steven Robles Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups white sugar ¼ cup dark corn syrup ¼ butter 1 Tbsp. cold water 2 tsp. cornstarch 3 eggs ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, water, and cornstarch. Bring to a full boil, and remove from heat.

3. In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Gradually beat in cooked syrup mixture. Stir in salt, vanilla, and pecans. Pour into pie shell.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes,

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

or until filling is set.

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Warbuck’s intricate mansion windows had theatre tech classes working hard.

(Above) McKenzie Scheidel, and (Left) Aubrey McKenna, sophmores screws in hooks to hold up the windows on the rigging system. The girls worked on the windows together.

Photos Grace Blackman.

Alexandra Schumann, senior, as Grace in the musical Annie, puts on makeup in preparation for dress rehearsal the night before the school matinee.. Annie was presented to the school on November 15th and had showings on the 16-18 of November.

BEHIND SCENES WORK IMPORTANT FOR PLAY Techicians, running crew contribute to fall musical Story Alexandra Schumann, page design Tori Carter

The drama department’s fall musical, “Annie,” had a combined cast and crew of over 90 members. With a moving set and limited space to build, much of the production’s focus is on what happens behind the scenes.

“I like being in tech because I like to see how things work behind the scenes.

No one really understands how much goes into putting on a show, especially one like this one where there are so many moving parts and so many things to do,” senior Keenan Randolph said.

A moving set is where the setting is constantly changing and new pieces are being moved on and off stage to fit the scene. This kind of set poses many challenges for those on running crew.

“Putting things away is one of the tedious things. Whenever we need to move off Hannigan’s office, we need to

find a place to put it where it’s not going to in-tervene with actors and actresses walking on and off and with us moving other things on and off the set. We’re just making sure nothing’s going to slow down our well-functioning machine that we are going to put together,” Randolph said.

The most enjoyable parts of working as tech crew for Billie Brinkley, senior, are the intricate set pieces in the show.

“There are so many different types of art forms put together. I really like the hands-on aspect of being in crew, and I am very excited for how everything is going to look when it’s time to perform,” she said.

Despite the given challenges withthe show, Cassandra Conley, director, was optimistic about the turnout.

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16 STAFF EDITORIAL

SIBLING CLOSENESS PROMOTES WELL-BEING

Health benefits linked to maintaining strong relationships with siblings, human connection Story Alexandra Schumann Page design Kinsley Ochsner

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ccording to the Harvard Medical School, there are several lifestyle habits that will ensure a healthy life: adequate sleep, not smoking, a proper diet, and, most importantly, cultivating healthy human relationships.

Building relationships is vital for physical health and longevity. The most important form of human relationships are often overlooked because they often exist in the same bloodline. Sibling friendships are the most beneficial relationships due to the journey from childhood to adulthood.

The benefits of sibling relationships can be seen as early as kindergarten. In 2004, a study done at The Ohio State University found that only children had hindered self-control and interpersonal relationships.

Sibling closeness is equally important in both genders. University research conducted by Laura Padilla-Walker suggested that relationships in general are not as important for males, but both genders equally rely on sibling affection which, in turn, promotes to altruism in teens. Sibling interaction allows for more relatability in the household.

Striving for strong human connection, especially in siblings, has been proven to increase lifespan. Longevity in those with strong relationships are likely to live 7.5 years longer on average rather than those who neglect interaction (PLoS Medicine).

There are some speculations when it comes to the relevance of strong sibling

association. Favoritism, competition, and unnecessary judgement are common issues among tight sibling ties.

The solution in these conflicts is to simply find a balance in maintaining support without overstepping into judgement. This may take years to develop, but boundaries are vital for having a friendship that lasts for all of adulthood.

Regardless if one has siblings or not, human connection is necessary for longevity and quality of life. However, once understanding from both sides is reached, sibling association improves social skills that will last for a longer, better lifetime.

Is it important to develop strong sibling relationships?

“Yes, because they are your siblings forever.

They are the only ones who can help you in a time when you need them.”

Eli Glaghassi, freshman “Yeah; whenever something is going wrong in the household, you have someone who can relate to what is happening.”

Emma Phillips, freshman “Yes, because it’s like having a really close friend all of the time.

Malia [my sister] and I are really close.”

Kale Flores, junior

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JUCO IS THE WAY TO GO

Smaller Colleges

Small colleges help ease into college Story Gracie Pool Page design Jillian Primm

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Bigger Colleges Cartoon Owen Spurlock

ttending a junior college instead of a larger, Division 1 or 4-year university can have many advantages.

They offer similar classes at a cheaper rate, making it more affordable for individuals who may not receive as much financial aid or are unable to attend an expensive school.

According to supportingeducation.com, junior college tuition is on average about $3,000 less than a Division 1 school per semester. This is significantly less than the average public or private university.

They also offer more flexible scheduling options, where students can take evening or shorter classes that may not be offered at other schools For athletes, junior col-

leges can be very enticing.

Many D1 schools filter through junior colleges. This can give D1-hopeful athletes a little bit of exposure and experience in balancing college academics with athletics, before throwing them into a more intense situation that they may not be prepared for.

Junior colleges are a good way to ease students into college life as well. They offer more independence than high school, but students do not move far away and live on their own for the first time.

Many students want to move away from small town life and start over with new people and new experiences.

However, junior colleges are generally in a close proximity so students are able to live at home and still attend classes, while avoiding paying for room and board or a meal plan.

D1 SCHOOLS PROVIDE MORE OPTIONS Larger schools are better for first year college students Story Jackson Ward

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he experience of going to a big college for four years is a time one would never forget. There are many benefits of going to a bigger school, according to a College Admission Strategies article in 2015.

When planning to go a bigger school, there are more majors to specialize in. For example, if you want to go to a school for a writing degree, it is easier to look at a bigger school.

Going to a larger school also offers more of a college experience, such as getting away from home and meeting new people, according to

College Admission strategies.

Big schools are more inclusive to other areas, as opposed to JUCO schools which are more local.

Big schools offer more resources. The bigger the school, the more professors and students there will be around campus. A larger population also means more diversity. Junior colleges mostly offer people only from a local city.

Athletics give huge recognition to bigger schools. If playing division one college sports, the team will likely be filled with some of the best players in the country. Playing for a big school is a once in a lifetime opportunity, with higher skilled coaching and resources to

improve athletes.

Attending large sporting events is also a good experience. Going to a sold out arena that fits over 10,000 people is more exciting than a stadium with a capacity of around 2,000 people, according to a Thought Co. article in 2017.

A junior college is more interactive in some cases, because there are less people in each class. But, a bigger school has more learning opportunities with more resources in a bigger classroom than a smaller classroom.

When presented with the choice to go to a big or small college for sports, academics, or even the college experience, a bigger school is the better option.

INSTA - POLL Are D1 schools or junior colleges better for firstyear collge students?

67% D1 33% JUCO *94 Students Polled

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LOOKING BACK

19 SCOREBOARD

Fall sports results

Page design Ryan Austin, Kyle Kohman

Girls Tennis

Girls Golf

Football

Samara Haenggi and Ellie Geoffroy Photo Keenan Randolph

Maura Flahive Photo Cailan Steward

Xavier Bell Photo Keenan Randolph

10/12-13 @ State: Team: 10th Haenggi, Williams, 8th place doubles

10/11 @ Crestview, St. Qualifier Hailey Barbour Maura Flahive Team @ Regionals: 5th Place

Overall record: 5-5

Cross Country

Boys Soccer

Volleyball

Brett Schoenhofer Photo Cailan Steward

Max Wurth Photo Kaylen Johnson

Ally Harris Photo Cailan Steward

10/27 @ State: Kale Flores, 34th Brett Schoenhofer, 37th Monty Christo, 53rd Team: 10th

Overall record: 15-2-1

Overall record: 16-11

10/16 vs Maize South (L) 2-3 10/18 @ Eisenhower (W) 3-1 10/23 vs Ark City (W) 7-0 11/1 vs Kapaun (L) 2-6

10/5 @ Great Bend (L) 7-30 10/12 @ Andover (W) 16-14 10/19 @ Ark City (W) 20-17 10/26 @ Augusta (W) 16-7 11/2 @ Goddard (L) 21-7

9/25 vs Eisenhower (W,W) 2-0 9/29 vs Southeast (W,W) 2-0 10/2 @ Ark City (L,L,W) 1-2 10/16 @ Derby (L,L,W) 1-2

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HOW TO G E T O N T H E T E A M

WINTER SPORTS TEAMS HOST TRYOUTS What coaches look for in student-athletes Story Ryan Austin, Kyle Kohman Page design Ryan Austin Photos Grant Davis

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SCHEDULES

s buffer week comes to a close; basketball, wrestling, swimming, and bowling commence team-tryouts.

Tryouts are often a point of stress for student athletes, because of the necessary evil standing between them and membership on the team.

Assistant boys’ basketball coach Mark Fleske described what goes into tryouts for the boys basketball team.

“Tryouts are interesting, they are hard. You have a huge range from kids who know exactly what we want, and have played for three years, who can run any play I ask them to-to kids who I’ve never met before,” Fleske said.

Despite the circumstances, the coaching staff still must make cuts, often difficult to do with lots of talent to sort through.

“We have to balance skills tests, to see how talented a kid is and how they fit in the system,” Fleske said. “We look for kids who can compete and can learn, as opposed to kids who are strictly skilled.”

Some athletes shared secrets to success they found useful in tryouts.

“I’m not nervous about [basketball] tryouts,” freshman Lou Blackman said. “I try to leave an impression on the coaches by hustling the whole time and avoid looking like an idiot.”

Others described a more tense, nervous feeling.

“I’m nervous about [basketball] tryouts,” sophomore Ali Hickerson said. “I try to keep a good attitude and be aggressive as much as possible.”

Nerves can run particularly high for new students who have to accommodate to a new atmosphere and new people along the way.

“I’m new here, but I’ve heard this school is pretty good at basketball, so I’m pretty nervous about try-

outs,” junior Weston Wilkins said. “I try to leave an impression with my shooting and my passing.”

By the time this publication is released, tryouts for all winter sports will be completed. Coach Fleske feels confident in his outlook for the season.

“I’m excited about the season, we have a lot of kids who played a lot of minutes in the past,” Fleske said. “Hopefully the experience will lead to victories.”

Fleske also described the importance of a personal connection between himself and his team.

“We have a lot of returning players. Only two players graduated last year,” Fleske said. “It is fun for me because a lot of these kids I really know well.”

The boys team is also looking at a possible standout achievement this season.

“By the end of the year we could have three 1,000 point scorers on the same team, which is incredible,” Fleske said.

Basketball is not the only sport preparing to start competition, however.

Wrestling, swimming and bowling are also preparing for the long winter season.

Wrestling is slated to compete in eighteen tournaments for the 2018-19 season, swimming will compete in twelve tournaments, and bowling will attend eight meets.

Cheerleading and dance will also continue their hard work, as well as the pep band which will form to play at home basketball games.

The first competitions for winter sports will be in the last week of this month, with tryouts taking place during the two prior weeks.

With the one barrier still standing between athletes and competiting later this moth, perspective players continue to cautiously look ahead to the season, and, tryout result permitting, compete hard and have fun along the way.

“I’m excited to play. Last year was a lot of fun,” Hickerson said.

Basketball

Wrestling

Swimming

11/30 @ Maize South 12/4 @ McPherson 12/7 vs. Andover 12/11 vs. Goddard 12/14 @ Eisenhower 12/18 vs. Ark City 1/10 vs. TBA

11/29 @ Augusta 12/1 @ Valley Center 12/8 @ Douglass 12/13 vs Eisenhower 12/15 @ Rose Hill 12/20 vs Valley Center 1/5 @ Augusta

11/29 @ Newton 12/1 @ YMCA Northwest 12/7 @ El Dorado 12/11 @ Hutchinson 1/3 @ Newton 1/8 @ Hutchinson 1/10 @ Salina South

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“We look for kids who can compete, as opposed to kids who are strictly skilled.”

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Mark Fleske

“I try to leave an impression on the coaches with my shooting and my passing.”

Weston Wilkins, junior guard

“I’m nervous about basketball tryouts, but I am also excited to play because last year was a lot of fun.”

-Ali Hickerson, sophomore forward

22 PLAYER PROFILE BAILEY’S STATS 2017-18 SEASON

18 3 3 230 41%

POINTS PER GAME

RBDS PER GAME

ASSISTS PER GAME Bailey Wilborn, sophomore, plays offense in a game against Valley Center last season. Photo Darryl Givens

SOPHOMORE ENTERS SECOND SEASON IN VARSITY STARTING POINT GUARD ROLE Wilborn discusses last year, goals for future Story by Ally Harris Page design by Ryan Austin

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rom the third grade YMCA team, to the varsity court, sophomore Bailey Wilborn never lost her drive and integrity for basketball.

In her first varsity game, Wilborn contributed to the Jags’ win with 20 points. She became a popular face of the team with a total of 230 points for the season.

Wilborn used basketball to stay engaged in school while trying to juggle added responsibilities.

“Basketball helps me destress, it just makes me happy. With all the stress of high school it makes me stay focused on schoolwork. I’ve also been lucky enough to find some of my closest friends from basketball teams because it really feels like a family,” Wilborn said.

As basketball season approaches, Wilborn was reminded of her favorite memories from her freshman season.

“My favorite memory from last basketball season was when we made harlem shake videos and thought it was the funniest thing ever,” Wilborn said.

Every game, players enter the court with “Welcome to the Jungle” playing in the background as tradition. Wilborn has traditions of her own that she feels prepare her for the game.

“My favorite pregame traditions are to eat subway and listen to Africa by Toto and Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus. Post Game I always eat a big baconator from Wendy’s,” Wilborn said.

Combining high school, homework, and endless practices, basketball can seem like too much in the eyes of a student athlete.

“There were points where I thought basketball was becoming too much, but as soon as I get in the gym I remember why I love the sport so much which is reassuring,” Wilborn said.

Although Wilborn is focused on the upcoming season, she knows that she wants to continue to play basketball for as long as possible.

“Hopefully I can get an athletic scholarship so I can further my basketball career into college, but in a perfect world there would be no restrictions on how much basketball I could play and I could play forever after college.”

TOTAL PTS 2017-18

AVG. SHOOTING As much basketball as Wilborn does, she makes sure to take breaks so she is involved in more than just one sport.

“Playing soccer in the spring helps level out the amount of basketball I play so I don’t get burnt out. I also love that since there are so many people on a soccer team that I get to make more friends off the court,” Wilborn said.

Although club season can be tiring, Wilborn has found that to be her favorite team.

“The only reason I like club season better is just because I get to travel and build better realationships with my teammates at that time,” Wilborn said.

With the new season approaching, Wilborn is eager to meet new teammates and make new memories. With the help of head coach, Stana Jefferson, and her dad, Bailey is excited to learn new skills and compete during the upcoming basketball season.

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STUDENTS DISAGREE ON GREATEST NBA PLAYER

Student Poll 70

The careers and acomplishments of Michael Jordan, LeBron James

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“Jordan is better because, he has more rings, and the game was definitely harder back then with better players.”

Jack Bell, sophomore “Lebron is bigger, faster, and stronger than Jordan. He gets the team involvled more and makes everyone else better.”

Muhammad Mahmood, senior “First off, Jordan has a better clothing line.

Besides that, he was more of a team players and had a much better manner on the court.” girls head basketball coach Stana Jefferson

Number of Student Votes

Design Kyle Kohman Photos Grant Davis

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50 40 30 20

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LeBron James

Career Statistics 14 Seasons NBA Championships: 3 PPG: 27.6 REB: 7.4 AST: 7.2 3P%: 34% FG%: 50.4%

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NBA Championships: 6 PPG: 30.1 (NBA RECORD) REB: 6.2 AST: 5.3 3P%:32 FG%: 49.7% SPG: 2.3

Michael Jordan

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EVENTS 19

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November 19-25

November 26-December 2 December 3-9

19: Jazz Band Concert in the Auditorium

26: One Act Auditions

3: Tri-M Father/Daughter Dance

20: Lifetouch Winter Sports Pictures Mawlid al-Nabi begins at sundown Newspaper release

27: One Act Auditions

4: Girls/Boys’ Basketball @ McPherson

29: Boys’ Varsity Swimming @ Newton JV/Varsity Wrestling @ Augusta

5: Choir Holiday Concert in the auditorium

21: Thanksgiving Break: No School 22: Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Break: No School 23: Black Friday Thanksgiving Break: No School

6: Senior Cap and Gown Portraits 30: Winter Pep Assembly Girls/Boys’ Basketball @ Maize South 1: SAT Test Band, Choir SCKMEA @ Wichita East 2: Hanukkah begins at sundown

7: Boys’ Varsity Swimming @ El Dorado Girls/Boys’ Basketball vs Andover 8: ACT Test JV Wrestling @ Goddard Varsity Wresting @ Douglass

19: Daniel Steck, sophomore, plays the keyboard at a September Jazz Band concert. Photo Kaylen Johnson 30: Kale Flores, junior, participates in a game of Limbo at the fall pep assembly. Photo Grant Hoofer 1: Ryan Crowley, freshman, plays the trombone at a football game. Photo Cailan Steward 1: Allison Uhlenhop, senior, sings at the fall choir concert. Photo Kaylen Johnson 3: April Page, senior, dances at the 2017 Tri-M Father/Daughter Dance. Photo Cailan Steward, Page design Jillian Primm