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NEWS 5

School security involves alarm, camera, radio and “human” systems.

OPINIONS 8

Staffers review picks from the year “1995” and explain their relevance today.

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READY TO BE RECYCLED, the pop tabs collected in the Student Council’s annual

Pop Tab Drive are gathered in the round. The senior class placed first in the drive, while the freshman class took second.

FEATURE 10

Two student bands share stories of their formation, musical styles and future plans.

Students place at vocal contest

Junior Raven Taylor won the Voice of the Children vocal contest March 6. Junior Leslie Carillo placed second. The competition was held at Wichita State University.

Journalism students compete at regional contest

STUDENT 12 LIFE Worried about finding the perfect dress or restaurant for prom? Check out our picks in the Prom Guide.

SPORTS 16

Studies find that studentathletes have academic advantage.

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Journalism students competed in the Kansas Scholastic Press Association Competition regional competition at WSU Feb. 24. Students competed in various design and writing challenges. Seniors Leah Grant, Sarah Stadler, Zack Reed, Danielle Valliere, Katie Moore, Sean Doyle, Lindsey Weixelman and Emily Bengston, juniors Matt Riedl, Katie Gilbaugh, Hillar y Sevart, Bailey Buer and sophomores Tiana Chin and Alyssa Scott all qualified for state competition at the University of Kansas May 1.

Science Olympiad places at regionals

The Science Olympiad team placed second at the regional competition Feb. 28. They were one point away from first. Events included Cell Biology, Dynamic Planet, Technical Problem Solving,

in It’s About Time, Chemistry Lab, Disease Detectives, Remote Sensing, Experimental Design, Mission Possible, Forensics, Physics Lab, Fossils, Astronomy, Environmental Chemistry, Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology, Trajectory, Mousetrap Vehicle, Elevated Bridge and Ornithology. Medalists included seniors Caitlin Lahey, Elise Chavez, Shelbi Carpenter, Alison Huffman and Philip Pham, juniors Michael Schlapp, Zach Toon, Veronica Kolejakova, Erika Demel, Matt Louis and Chris Wierman and sophomores Aaron Wolf, Charles Mohr and Alyssa Henderson.

Forensics team takes second at Goddard tournament

The forensics team tied for second out of 22 teams at sweepstakes held in Goddard Feb. 28. Finalists were senior Geoff Atkinson, juniors Andrew Hild and Seamus Bann and sophomores Jared Ojile and Nick O’Donnell.

Prom theme announced

Prom, hosted by the junior class, will be April 24 in the Kapaun Mt. Carmel commons. The theme is “Masquerade.” Tickets will be $20 per person and will go on sale April 12. After the Prom, the Parents Club is hosting an afterparty at All-Star Sports. news briefs by hillary sevart

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Radio bill poses threat to stations by KYLE BOMGARDNER staff writer Bankrupt radio stations, more music, less talk shows and stations possibly going out of business. This could be the future of radio if the Performance Rights Act bill is passed. The Performance Rights Act will force radio stations to pay record companies for music they air over the course of the days. “With this new bill, some of the smaller radio stations may go out of business because of the money that they will have to pay the recording studios,” Chase, an intern at 96.3 said. Stations like 96.3 work with different bands in order for them to come to Wichita or surrounding areas. “Some radio stations have a rough time getting things done because not all of them make good money,” freshman Eric Meitzner who is an intern at Hartman Arena said. “When radio stations partner with Hartman Arena they are not only paying us they are paying the bands and with this new bill passing not only can it affect radio but it can affect some arenas because we need the radio to help bring in bands sometimes.” The recording studios are pushing for this bill because they may be losing money to people who download music illegally. “This bill can have a lot of bad effects for radio stations and the people that are associated with them,” Chase said. “Hopefully they will be able to veto this bill because it would really help us out if they did.”

Athletic complex near completion by KATIE HAND staff writer For the past 10 months new Kapaun Mt. Carmel athletic facilities have been under construction. The Coach Herm and Jackie Bachrodt Athletic Complex, Phase III of five phases improving the campus, should be finished in May. The $6.4 million project includes a new gymnasium, locker rooms, restrooms, a referee room, wrestling and weight rooms, a concession area, and more storage space. The gym is 38 feet tall and will seat 2,200 occupants. The gym will include two full basketball courts -- a college length game court and a practice court. There are eight basketball goals and three volleyball courts. “We’re getting pretty close to the end as far new construction goes -- that should be pretty much finished by May,” Joseph Weaver, a carpenter for Dondlinger and Sons said. “The gym will be finished by May and we’ll be remodeling the inside lockers and existing building over the summer.”

To ensure the new facilities could be approved by the diocese, KMC closed a $6 million shortfall between fall and spring of the 2008 - 2009 year. Intensive fund-raising began on April 27 and ended five weeks later. During this time KMC raised $2.5 million. Phase III is nearly complete with mainly inside work left to be done on the new building, Weaver said. “We’re leveling out the gym floor and we are putting wood floors on the top of that,” Weaver said. “We still have to finish some of the outside brick work. And there’s some electrical and plumbing work to be done. We’re down to a lot of details – painting and putting hardware on” Everyone is very excited about the new construction, junior Amanda Phillips said. “It’ll be a ton bigger and much nicer,” Phillips said. “There’ll be two basketball courts and new bleachers. The girls will actually have decent locker rooms. I’m glad we’re going to have it as juniors but I wish the seniors this year could have played on it too.” SOON TO BE COMPLETED, the

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Coach Herm and Jackie Bachrodt Athletic Complex is twice the size of the current gym. Work on the wood floor started March 15. After that, only the bleachers remain, President Mike Burrus said. Phase III, a part of the Facilities Master Plan, also included a new 8-lane track which was completed in November 2009.

After construction, classroom improvements to be in focus by HALSTEN HIGGINS staff writer On campus, improvements and changes have become a normal part of the scenery. While most attention is focused on the gym, other areas of school are being brought to attention. The Facilities Committee, made up of parents and administrators, has recently been revived. The committee focuses on physical aspects of the school. In order to give the committee a perspective on the current state of classrooms, a survey was sent to teachers. “The survey is really meant to get an idea of what we might need to do,” President Mike Burrus said. “We don’t plan on starting any big projects.”

Last updated eight years ago during Knuth also mentions that the conditions the science wing remodel, the rooms are present sanitary problems. considered in new condition. Although “The floor is gross and has ants,” junior classrooms seem up to date, questions arise Jake Compton said. “The tile is cracked and when mentioning areas it is just really dirty too.” such as the Family and “We are focusing on all arThe survey includes Consumer Science a number of areas to be eas of the school [including] rated, including: security, [FACS] House. “The floor is the the backstage, the library ceiling, electrical, worst,” FACS teacher and the computer labs.” heating, lighting and Jan Knuth said. “Tile is president MIKE BURRUS technology. coming up everywhere “We are focusing on and the blue mats can’t all areas of the school cover it up anymore.” [including] the backstage, the library and Remodeled 15 years ago, the FACS the computer labs.” Burrus said. house is due for an update, Knuth said. The While reviewing the surveys, the cooking equipment performs well, but the committee plans on taking an objective stance. flooring has become a safety hazard. Feedback has been positive so far. When all “In places where tile is missing, some the areas are reviewed the committee will students trip,” Knuth said. decide how to move forward. paladin

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Video chat site offers conversation, risk by HILLARY SEVART asst. news editor ChatRoulette, nicknamed “a predator’s paradise” by the media, gives people the opportunity to randomly video chat with individuals all around the world. By the luck of the draw, users are paired up with perverts, pedophiles or the person that could be their new best friend. “I heard

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about ChatRoulette from a classmate,” I nexted him pretty quick. Then the next guy freshman Zack Hanson said. “I think the didn’t have any clothes on, so I immediately Web site is a bad idea. It seemed like it was got rid of him and signed off of the site.” just dirty images and people doing bad stuff. Some argue that although there is I guess it could be a way to meet people, but dangerous material on ChatRoulette, it also I don’t think I will get on the site again.” has positive effects. For example, it gives The site was created by a 17-year-old people the opportunity to be connected Andrey Ternovskiy from Russia. According with others from many different countries to Psychology Today, it is common for and cultures. It can give students a place to people using it to stumble across sexually discuss future schools, careers and get help inappropriate behavior such as masturbation making decisions. Also, it offers people an and nudity. outlet to practice their speaking skills and to These types of activities can be harmful make new friends. to young adults, “There are especially if users are “I think the Web site is a good things about oblivious to the dangers bad idea. It seemed like it ChatRoulette,” Gilbaugh of the site according to said. “It is one of the was just dirty images and more personal things on Psychology Today. They reported that exposure people doing bad stuff.” the Internet because you to pornographic material freshman ZACK HANSON are actually talking to the or other disturbing people you are chatting images can remain in with. It is an awesome one’s head long after the picture is gone and idea, but I thought that it would be a lot more users can become addicted to the thrill of fun than it was. I wish there were a way to not knowing what will pop up on the screen regulate what people put on there because next. Junior Katie Gilbaugh experienced creepy people ruined it.” some of these dangers when she stumbled Religion teacher Sr. Mary Ann Kirkland, across the site. IHM said students should not use the site. “I had heard about ChatRoulette before “This Web site sounds like something and I just wanted to try it out,” Gilbaugh that needs to be avoided,” Sr. Mary Ann said. said. “I had heard both good and bad things “There might be some positive things about about it and I was feeling adventurous. The it, but the risks of using this site are way too first guy I talked to looked a little older than high. Something that happened in the spur of me. He said, ‘Hey cutie! What’s your name?’ the moment could affect a person forever.”

Disaster plans in place, honed through drills by ALYSSA SCOTT staff writer

also require three severe weather drills each year. “We have been taught how to [do While Kapaun Mt. Carmel probably drills] since elementary school and [KMC] does not need to worry about an earthquake has done many drills,” senior Teresa Dang similar to the recent ones in Haiti and Chile, said. “This practice makes it easy to do the the possibilities of a natural disaster are still procedures.” very real. Kehres recently “We have disaster attended a workshop plans for fires, “We have disaster plans for called “The Safe and tornadoes, lockdowns fires, tornadoes, lockdowns Prepared School” to and evacuation,” and evacuation. What plans discuss disaster plans. Principal David Kehres “After visiting said. “What plans we we have will address any with the workshop have will address any natural disasters that could presenters, I feel like natural disasters that hit our building.” there are some minor could hit our building.” principal DAVID KEHRES adjustments that should The school ensures be made,” Kehres said. that students know “Overall though, I think the plans by having disaster maps posted our plan is solid.” in every classroom that show every exit Kehres said he would like to do more route marked. The faculty members all have drills with the faculty and administrative handbooks with information about what to group. do in a disaster. He also would like the utility shut off Every month KMC is required to have a marked on the map so that if there were a fire drill by federal and state laws. The laws gas leak, the gas could be turned off. paladin

Kehres also thinks that it would be a good idea for each classroom to have a crisis bag including things such as first aid kits and flashlights. “I think that the school needs to be more locked up,” Maintenance Director Gary Heath said. “There are too many ways for someone to get in or out.” The disaster plans were revised two years ago so that there could be an alternate safe site. The location of the safe site is only known by the faculty for safety reasons. The plans and maps will need to be revised after the construction on the gym is finished. “There will be added exit areas on the map and we will need to have any new plans posted for the public,” Kehres said. Heath does not feel like plans need to be changed because of the recent natural disasters. “We have everything set up in case anything were to happen,” Heath said. “The maintenance staff and the administrative staff have weekly meetings to make sure everyone knows the plans.”

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Despite recent car break-ins, students’ safety secure: alarms, cameras, radio, faculty on guard by DANIELLE VALLIERE news editor Walking into the maintenance office, one sees a wall of screens. These are not devoted to providing the maintenance crew with around-the-clock TV programming. Instead, they provide a watchful eye over the students of Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Athletes running in the gym, students studying in the Commons – both are regularly caught on tape. “We don’t sit around watching the cameras,” Maintenance Director Gary Heath said. “We only look at them when something’s done or someone’s asked to see them.” On March 1, one of these 96 cameras recorded a crime. Junior Claudia Trevino’s car was broken into in the school parking lot. “My stuff was sitting on a seat in my car – a bag of basketball clothes and underneath was my wallet,” Trevino said. “The guy broke in my window and stole both.” Trevino said the damages did not end there. “I had to pay for the window myself, which was $250,” Trevino said. “The thief took my military ID, which has both my and my dad’s social security numbers on it, which makes it a pretty serious robbery.” Students were urged by the administration to keep car doors locked and

valuables out of sight. “It’s sad, because our school’s supposed to be safe,” Trevino said. “You think you can keep your stuff in your car, but you can’t because someone can come take it.” Security at KMC is multi-faceted, with an alarm system, cameras, radio and also what Heath called a “human system” of teachers and faculty who are always watching. “I’ve been here for 13 years now,” Heath said. “When I started, we had no video and no computers, which is hard to believe today.” Heath said security has not been an issue at KMC in the past. “Our only problems have been caused by graduating students – mainly vandalism,” he said. “Keeping students safe has never been an issue.” Many other measures are taken for ensuring student safety. The administration, the technology department and the maintenance department are all involved in security. “In place, we have a bomb threat procedure, a gunman procedure and lockdown procedure,” Heath said. “If we have a gas leak, there’s a procedure for getting out of the school and to another place. We also have a weekly meeting with administration to discuss issues like security.” Due to her misfortune, Trevino said she is more cautious. “Now I’m much more careful,” she said. “I put my bags in the trunk and don’t keep anything in view in my car anymore.” ONE OF 96,

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an outdoor security camera watches over the students of Kapaun Mt. Carmel. The cameras are strategically placed all over the campus to ensure security, Maintenance Director Gary Heath said.

infographic by sean doyle; photo by tom murrilo; information from http://listverse. com/2008/01/01/top-10-worst-schoolmassacres/

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staff EDITOR IN CHIEF katie moore DESIGN EDITORS bea tretbar, sean doyle ONLINE/COPY EDITOR katie gilbaugh PHOTO EDITOR emily baudouin ADVERTISING/ BUSINESS MANAGER victoria gillam NEWS EDITOR danielle valliere OPINIONS EDITOR meredith osborne FEATURE EDITOR anna le STUDENT LIFE EDITOR alyssa bambick SPORTS EDITOR bailey buer ASST. NEWS EDITOR hillary sevart ASST. STUDENT LIFE EDITOR erika reals ASST. SPORTS EDITOR madeline engel ASST. COPY EDITOR emily lutz CIRCULATION MANAGER katelyn real STAFF WRITERS katie hand, emma kaiser, kyle bomgardner, matthew riedl, alyssa scott, halsten higgins STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS marcella brooks, tiana chin, anna gonzalez, zach holland, mattie lonergan, cindy nguyen, brian norris, kim pham, alex scobee, maddie sleconich, scott southern, lindsey weixelman, emily wittler ADVISER ashley perkins

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policy The Paladin is a monthly, student-produced newsmagazine, published to inform and entertain the Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School community and educate journalism students. Each issue is produced with the guidance of a faculty adviser. Student staff members will be offered opportunities to inform, investigate, entertain, interpret and evaluate: all accepted functions of traditional American press. Included materials will be those of responsible journalism, including restraint by the students and adviser in matters such as libel, privacy, obscenity and copyright. The staff chooses to reflect the mission of Kapaun Mt. Carmel, a diocesan Catholic high school, to serve the interests and needs of the community and to provide fair, objective, accurate and truthful materials. Opinions do not necessarily reflect views of anyone other than the Paladin staff. Digital photos have not been altered to manipulate reality. Photo illustrations are labeled to reflect any technical alterations. Anonymity may be given in the following cases: the information is unable to be presented another way, the information warrants anonymity, the source’s privacy and/or reputation requires protection and the source must be protected from damages. A student or faculty member death during the coverage period will be covered with a short obituary. Advertising must meet the same guidelines as editorial content. Acceptance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by the school. Students pictured in advertising must sign a release and accept no monetary compensation. Advertising rates available on request. School organization discount rates are available. Corrections of errors will appear in the appropriate section of the next issue.

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from the editor Dear PALADIN readers,

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Dangerous sites increase need for Internet safety Russian roulette, a dangerous game its users with a limitless number of based on chance where one spins the strangers from around the world, cylinder of a revolver loaded with one and now has been slapped with the bullet and then shoots the gun pointed nickname “A Predator’s Paradise” and at the person’s head, firing or not. This for good reason. ChatRoulette, pairing game is much like poking around on the strangers up via Webcam, has had Internet. many instances with users broadcasting Reconnecting with old friends, obscene material. researching for English essays, finding Web sites such as these have directions for a road trip — all are ways been raising worries about whether in which the Internet benefits people the Internet is a safe place anymore every day. It according to Fox seems that in News. today’s world, “One of the biggest probOne of the biggest however, there lems with social networking problems with social are as many networking is that dangers to the is that the lack of physical the lack of physical Internet as there interaction allows for a false interaction allows are benefits. for a false sense of sense of security.” S o c i a l security. According networking, one to the United States of the largest Computer Emergency growing industries on the Internet to Readiness Team, a person should date, has revolutionized the way people take several steps in the way towards communicate and the ways in which Internet safety. they share information. Wishing a friend First, one should limit the amount happy birthday, putting up pictures of a of personal information posted. It also family vacation or telling distant family states that one must be wary of strangers members how one is doing are all and make sure to take full advantage of positive effects of social networking. privacy settings. When misused, however, effects If one keeps these tips in mind, can be destructive to a person’s he can avoid many of the dangers the future. A future employer stumbling Internet poses. While visiting sites like across pictures of one partying, school ChatRoulette may not be an immediate administration getting involved in a threat to one’s Internet safety, keeping cyber-bullying situation or meeting one’s guard up is always a must. strangers, the cons sometimes outweigh Mirroring Russian roulette, the pros. ChatRoulette and unsafe sites are a bad One site gaining popularity is idea to begin with; the more one plays ChatRoulette, an “extreme social this dangerous game the higher the networking” site. This Web site connects risks of having bad experiences.

For students finding it difficult to focus on homework, tests and school in general, it is not hard to understand why. Spring sports are in full swing, the school year is winding down and hundreds of students are struck with prom fever. Luckily, this issue gives those students what they want, touching on the topics that are on every student’s mind. A spring sports schedule is featured on page 15, the “Student Survivor” winner is finally revealed after months of competition on page 12, which also offers affordable ideas for prom. As always, we invite your ideas, input and letters. All letters should be under 150 words and signed. We reserve the right to edit or omit any letters. Baseless accusations, libelous statements, insults or unsigned letters will not be considered for publication. Take letters to Room 215 or mail to the address below. Sincerely, Katie Moore, Editor in Chief

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A bi-monthly Paladin feature that examines past trends and explains how they can still be relevant today.

Movie TV Fashion Music

by EMILY LUTZ asst. copy editor

...in 1995...

...and today.

Clueless was the ultimate teen movie of the year. It follows Cher, a rich Valley Girl from Beverly Hills, and her best friend, through their high school trials and tribulations.

A TV show was created based off of the film with the same cast. Although the series is not currently on, both it and the movie showcase the epitome of teenage culture of 1995.

Brotherly Love

The show provided plenty of laughs for its two seasons. After Joe’s father died, he reunited with his half-brothers and became a sort of father figure to them.

Where have the Lawrence brothers gone? The Disney Channel cannot simply replace them with the Sprouse brothers.

The Jennifer Aniston haircut

According to http://www. jenniferanistonhairstyles. com, Aniston’s hairstyle became so desirable that it became the most desired haircut not only of 1995 or the decade, but of all time.

Women have been demanding the Kate Gosselin haircut. Hopefully future generations learn just because a haircut is easy to maintain, doesn’t mean it is attractive.

Michael Jackson HIStory-PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE-Book 1

This two-disc set featured old hits such as Beat It and Thriller on disc one. Disc two represented Jackson’s present and future with fifteen new songs.

In the weeks following Jackson’s death last year, his record sales rose once again, taking nine out of 10 spots on the Billboard’s Top Pop Catalog Albums chart.

The trend...

Clueless

Sitting on my plate was an unfamiliar spectacle- a square ‘slice’ of pizza. Questioning what the experience would be like, I took a bite. My mouth did not like what it tasted. I didn’t like the sight I saw either, which was a crust that looked as though it was still in the dough form. Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Crusader-style pizza is habitually scrumptious, but the new shape has brought a rubbery, uncooked consistency and greasy flavor. I firmly recommend passing on this oddity and sticking with round personal pizzas. After my lackadaisical moment with KMC’s pizza, I chomped down on the slice from Knolla’s. As that first bite of Knolla’s cheese pizza entered my mouth, my taste buds danced. The crispy bottom coupled with the perfect ratio of cheese to sauce satisfied my pizza desires left. Knolla’s pizza is definitely a winner; I suggest this any day over Crusader-style squares.

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The poultry presented to me was about as lifeless as a rubber tire, and tasted like one too. The breading on these chicken strips was thin and soggy, making for an overall unpleasant taste sensation. I would not recommend this chicken because of its poor, pepper-laced flavor and practically nonexistent breading. The only plus side to getting this chicken meal is the side of mashed potatoes. In my opinion, this meal is for the birds. If you’re looking for your daily chicken fix, I would recommend you make like a chicken and cross the road to McDonald’s for their Chicken Selects meal. When one tastes a Chicken Select, one gets a feeling of eggstasy from the vibrant flavors of their chicken. Comparing Kapaun Mt. Carmel lunchroom chicken to Chicken Selects would be impossible. Whereas KMC chicken is a bit on the soggy side, Chicken Selects are fresh and crispy.

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It is around 6 a.m., and I am forcing out of your far from perfect hair day can myself to wake up and get ready for the school do two things: showcase your stunning day. Finally, I crawl out of my bed, flip on the sense of humor and let the people you are lights and look in the mirror. As I slowly meeting know that you do not usually look open my eyes and stare at my reflection the this whack. However, one should be cautious with this tip, you do not only thought running through want to come across as the my mind is, “seriously?!” person who is always saying, However cliché it may “You know guys, my skin is sound, everyone has those usually a tiny bit glowier days. Those days where you than this, watch out for that are completely convinced that tomorrow.” one of your eyes is bigger 3. Personal Day. Staying than the other, or where one home in order to cope with strand of hair decides it wants your appearance may not to stick out all day, no matter be recommended by the how many times you attempt to lasso it into place with the MEREDITH OSBORNE faculty,but if you think your atrocity will cause a frenzy help of your straightener. opinions editor at school, simply trick When this occurs, there are your parents into thinking two things you can do. One, you have caught some find a brown paper bag and cut holes for the eyes (although that may be against dress mysterious illness (think the first half hour code). Two, follow my Off Day Survival of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) which will give Guide, carefully crafted from a lifetime of you the rest of the day to rest. 4.Utter Submission. Staring at your days where I cannot believe what I wake to imperfections in the mirror, and repeating up to in the morning. 1. Distraction. Let’s say that you have a some sort of mantra such as, “It is ok. It will blemish the size of Texas on your forehead. not be like this tomorrow,” will allow you to Drawing attention to a different region of trick your mind into thinking that you look your face is a good way to get people not completely normal even though you might to focus on your flaws. An example of this be anything but. Whether you would rather choose #1 would be to swipe a shockingly bright color of lipstick on. This may sound like a trick or #100 (trying to pull that unrecognizable only for girls, but boys believe me when I say, mask off of your neck, only to realize that if you are wearing orange lipstick, I sure as it is actually your face) from the list, the Off heck am not going to notice your imperfect Day Survival Guide can be your savior. And on the days that seem like none of these will forehead. 2. Recognition. If you are meeting people work, I hear large quantities of brown paper for the first time, mentioning your deformity bags are available at any grocery store. Just Smile Back is a monthly column could be either good or bad. Making a joke

How do you feel your athletics have affected your academics?

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I don’t think they have affected [my grades] too much. My tip is to do your homework the night it is assigned.

“Wait, so Obama is the president of Hawaii too?”

“I don’t even know how many battle calls I would do if I were locked in a room alone.”

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It has given me a reason to focus on my grades. If you are going to play a sport, have a plan on how you will finish your homework.

Overheard in the halls of KMC...

“You just ate a chip with paint on it.” “It didn’t taste like paint, it tasted like a Dorito.” “Does paint have calories?”

They make me get my academics done. When I don’t play sports, I do nothing. I feel forced to do homework because I play sports.

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Athletics take a major part of my time. My grades have dropped because I take so much time for athletics.

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Students showcase musical talents through participation in bands arthead and design by bea tretbar photos courtesy of annie shoemaker and lucca greene

Upon entering senior Alex Peck’s basement, one is surrounded by an atmosphere of pounding drums, guitar strumming and girls singing along. This is a typical gathering of students who have come to listen to Creepy Carl and the Maharaja. “The support of our band is awesome,” senior Darren Carter said. “It mostly consists of girls who make us feel better and tell us we’re better than we are.” Junior Lana L’Heureux said she has been a fan of the band’s music before they even had a name. “At first they were just a random group of musically talented guys, and even in their first jams, they showed a lot of potential,” L’Heureux said. The first jam session started when Peck and senior Cody Lonergan invited Carter over during their sophomore year to play guitar, according to Carter. “Our band consists of Peck on the drums, Cody’s our singer, I play the guitar and sing, and [senior] Nick Catanese plays the didgeridoo,” Carter said. The didgeridoo is an Australian wind instrument. “At first, Nick was our band manager,” Carter said. “He was always there at every practice just motivating the rest of us. After a while, he just became a part of the band. He even wrote one of our songs called Beowulf.” In addition to Beowulf, the band has eight original songs written by Carter and Lonergan.

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One aspect that sets Medical Christmas apart from other student bands is its self-made genre: circus metal. “Our sound is completely unique and original,” senior Annie Shoemaker said. “It’s a gothic, funky, glam rock kind of sound.” Medical Christmas includes seniors Maria Lopez as lead singer, Kendall Crocombe as guitarist, Shelbi Carpenter on bass and Shoemaker as drummer. “We all have different kinds of personalities and different interests in music,” Shoemaker said. “Combine all our different style and tastes together and you get Medical Christmas.” Medical Christmas comes to Shoemaker’s house in full rock attire twice a week for their band practices. To the band, dressing the part is important to their performance. A typical practice for Medical Christmas starts out with Crocombe playing riffs while the rest of the band makes up lyrics. The majority of practice is spent playing cover songs and original songs. Practice always ends with a team bonding experience at Taco Shop. “After a practice one day, we all decided to go to Taco Shop and it’s been a tradition ever since,” Shoemaker said. “We’ve been there so many times that they started giving us discounts.” Aside from receiving attention in the fast food industry, the band has also been recognized on the internet. “We made a MySpace for our band and

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uploaded one of our songs,” Lopez said. “We’ve received very positive feedback.” Annie Shoemaker’s mom, Nancy Shoemaker, said that she supports and encourages the band. She hopes they will continue to play music because it is a great form of expression. “It’s been a lot of fun to host the band,” Nancy Shoemaker said. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know the musicians while hearing them grow and improve.” The band’s progress is its motivation to continue playing music, according to Crocombe. “Once you realize that you’re getting better and start getting a clearer sight of your true potential, you realize that some goals are not too far out of reach,” Crocombe said. Lopez said that Crocombe shows leadership qualities in the band, leading every rehearsal and directing their music. “Kendall is the most passionate towards his music out of all of us,” Lopez said. “Guitar is his life, it’s all he does. The rest of us are just not at his level yet.” Shoemaker said that the band has many goals from getting small gigs to playing in arenas; however, during the past year, the band’s attention has been focused on another event: Battle of the Bands, which will be hosted at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. The date is to be announced. “We’re confident that our band will succeed during Battle of the Bands,” Shoemaker said. “After that, our next ultimate goal is to be the next band to change music history. This band will go far.”

“Most of the songs I write are usually done late at night when I have random thoughts,” Lonergan said. “People can connect to our lyrics because we write about normal teenage problems.” Lonergan said the band shows a lot of diversity in its music. It consists of rock blues with harmonics added in, soft rock, sentimental songs and ‘70s funk. “Our sound is dirty, grungy, completely original and, most importantly, it comes from the heart,” Carter said. Carter said that although they have had good crowds that listen to their music, they do not feel the need to get their music to the public. “We play for ourselves,” Lonergan said. “Music is therapeutic. You can always rely on it. It helps you relax and tells you what you want to hear. Lonergan said the band is what united them to become friends. “We’re all going separate ways in college,” Lonergan said. “I’m not sure where this band is heading but I know we’ll play together when we come back. I’d like to see our band get up to its full potential before we call it quits.” Carter said their jam sessions are usually on Friday evenings and the band welcomes anyone who would like to listen. “If you like good music and having fun then watch Creepy Carl,” L’Heureux said. “Its a bunch of funny boys, having a good time.” To read an article about the band Assume All Risk, go to http://journalism.kapaun.org.

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Q: What are your overall thoughts of the “Student Survivor” competition? A: It was pretty fun. I wish we had more physical activities but you still mixed it up with mental activities and drawing. Q: What was your favorite challenge? Why? A: Definitely playing through the leaves. It was just fun to get outside and wrestle around. Q: What was your least favorite challenge? Why? A: The wrapping one because if you went last you were more likely to win; you knew what time to beat. Q: What was it like competing with junior ShaNiece Pyles? A: It was fun. We are both so competitive and we always talk trash to each other in and out of school. Q: Why do you think you got so far in the competition? A: I have a lot of good friends who buy Paladins. They voted off the other people for me. Q: How did you feel when you found out you won? A: I felt like I was going to win the whole time. I had a relaxed feeling after finally winning. Q: How would you have reacted if you lost? A: If I would have lost to ShaNiece I would definitely feel like a failure and that she had beat me once again at something else. Q: What advice would you give to someone who would be chosen to compete next year? A: They need to make sure they have a lot of friends who buy the Paladin to make sure they vote people off. Q: Why do you think we should do this next year? A: It was fun and it got people to read the Paladin. Parents that read the it told me that they saw me competing against people and they thought it was funny. Q: What have you learned by competing in “Student Survivor?” A: I learned that not only students but parents also read the Paladin. Mental competitions can be fun, not just physical ones.

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1. DURING THE RECEPTION ON GRANDPARENTS DAY, senior Isaac Huffman talks to his grandmother,

Sharron, at the reception. A new record was set March 8 when 234 grandparents joined KMC students for an All-school Mass and reception. “It’s nice because you get to hear all of the memories and experiences they had,” Huffman said. 2. JUNIOR WILLIAM HUTTON warms up before

competing in the Goddard powerlifting meet Feb. 27. Hutton won his 242 pound weight class and placed first in bench press, squat and power cling. “It was a great competitive atmosphere,” Hutton said. “I had the chance to represent myself and my school on a grand stage of a highly unappreciated sport.” 3. IN SPANISH, freshmen Jenae Hesse and Katie

Wells make salsa at the World Language Open House. Feb. 24 A variety of students performed in front of other classes as well as any parents who attended. 4. WITH EMOTION, social science teacher Crista

Burnett and senior AJ Gebert hug after he read her a thank you letter. “The project gave us a way to thank the teachers and administrators who have made a special impact on our education,” Gebert said. 5

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INSIDE THE LINES KOLBY CORNEJO

ACTIVITY: Tossing the ball to serve, senior Kolby Cornejo plays doubles against North March 27.

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Leadership, a positive attitude and a “calming vibe” — all are qualities senior Kolby Cornejo brings to the varsity boys tennis team, junior Eric George said. “Kolby knows how to get the team to relax during practice,” George said. “He is encouraging and someone that the developing players can look up to. He knows when it is time to be serious and when he can joke around and have fun.” Cornejo first began playing tennis seven years ago, when his mother scheduled a lesson for him. “I fell in love with the sport and have been playing nonstop ever since,” Cornejo said. “I continue to play because it is something that I enjoy, and I am good at it. It also takes away from all of the stress of school work.” Throughout his high school career, Cornejo has been on both the junior varsity and varsity tennis teams. He has also played both singles and doubles for the team. “I like doubles because if I hit a bad shot or make a mistake, my partner is always there to keep me positive and tell me to keep trying,” Cornejo said. The teams next match is against South on April 14. The two teams will be playing at the Riverside Tennis Center. “I have high hopes,” coach Christ Stewart said. “Kolby is one of the top returning players, and he has definite potential to do well in City League and possibly qualify for state.”

Girls Swim vs. Bishop Carroll @Northwest, 6:30 p.m.

27 Girls Swim vs. South @ South, 4:15 p.m.

Girls Soccer vs. Heights @ HTS Soccer Field, 5:30 p.m.

30 Boys Golf Hutchinson Inv. @ Carey Park, 8 a.m.

Boys Golf, Collegiate Inv. JV., @ Hidden Lakes Golf Course, 3 p.m.

MONDAY

Girls Softball vs. Bishop Carroll @ Newman Univ., 3 p.m.

FRIDAY

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Boys, Girls Track and Field Maize JV Inv. @ Maize, 4 p.m.

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Boys Baseball vs. South @ Westurban, 4:30 p.m. Boys Tennis vs. West @ Riverside, 4 p.m.

Boys Baseball vs. West @ Westurban, 4:30 p.m. Boys Tennis vs. Bishop Carroll @ KMC, 4 p.m.

Boys, Girls Track and Field, Newton JV Inv. @ Newton, 4 p.m.

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like I’m not there 100 percent, because I, or whoever, gets so worried about how they’re going to play or if they’re going to lose that they’re not going to focus all their energy to The high school athlete is a familiar ste- win.” reotype that has frequently been in movies, Palmer said having a strategy is also an TV shows and books. important aspect of a game. He has a beautiful girlfriend, immense “Sports are not just about athletic abilpopularity and is treated as superior, but ity,” junior Jack Klenda said. “You cannot just most of all he is unintelligent. kick a ball or throw a ball anywhere. You John Heise, athletic director and assis- have to have a plan of what you’re doing.” tant principal, believes this stereotype still Klenda said participating in a sport also exists because it is regularly portrayed in presents an opportunity to meet friends that popular culture. are having the same experiences. He said it “I think the term ‘dumb jock’ is used also teaches one time management and othmore in a social setting and really does not er life lessons. Palmer said that time commitdepict athletic or academic accomplishment ment of sports makes her not procrastinate by student-athletes,” Heise said. “Athletes, as much. especially in the collegiate and professional “There are just certain things you experanks, garner a lot of attention whether it is rience as an athlete that helps [you] later in warranted or not. life like teamwork,” Haffley said. “There are “When you turn on ESPN and see a always times in your life when you have to school that has suspended players for con- work with other people. duct unbecoming or a professional athlete in “If you’re not part of a team before you the news for poor behavior, I think it perpetu- have to work with people you won’t know ates the stereotype to an how to.” extent.” It is still debated According to Beyond “I think that people who whether playing sports the Classroom: Using Title play sports are generally causes traits that lead to IX to Measure the Return success or if the successto High School Sports by smarter because they have ful tend to play sports. Betsey Stevenson, the the drive to win and be the “What remains eluaverage jock is far from best. That rolls over into sive is whether benefits dumb. other aspects of their lives associated with athlet“Many studies have such as school and other ics are treatment effects documented a positive (caused by participarelationship between par- areas.” tion) or merely selection ticipation in high school junior CHLOE HAFFLEY effects (associated with athletics, educational the type of student who aspirations, educational chooses to participate attainment, and wages in athletics),” Stevenson said in Beyond the later in life,” Stevenson said in Beyond the Classroom. Classroom. “Athletes tend to be more extroverted, “However, others have argued that aggressive and achievement oriented. athletics distracts from more scholarly pur“Are these traits they bring to athletics suits.” or are these traits athletics bring to them? Senior AJ Gebert said he believes many Are they learning valuable skills? Or are athletes are intelligent because they are con- the high skilled more likely to participate in stantly adapting, being challenged and try- sports?” ing to become better. Heise said he believes not only sports Sophomore Kristen Palmer said that but also other extra-circular activities affect one always has to try her hardest when play- one’s success in school. Participation in any ing sports. activity may help one succeed in school. Heise said participating in athletics can “In order to participate in interscholasbuild self-discipline, self-pride and confi- tic activities, students must pass some basic dence. minimums to compete,” Heise said. “I think that people who play sports are “For instance, to be able to practice or generally smarter because they have the participate in a contest, a student must be drive to win and be the best,” junior Chloe in attendance at the minimum the last two Haffley said. “That rolls over into other as- blocks of the day. pects of their lives such as school and other “Athletics or activities may encourage areas.” kids to be in attendance more than those Intelligence may also be part of playing who are not involved with extracurricular the sport itself. activities. Gebert said he feels there is a mind “Students who are a part of an athletic game involved in sports. He said one has to team will often find themselves getting into overcome himself or an opponent to reach a routine with how they manage time after his full potential. school and when they get home. “You can’t psych yourself out,” Haffley “I think playing sports can help some said. students improve their academic perfor“[When I psych myself out] it’s almost mance.”

Well-known athletes equipped with intelligence

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The Laker’s basketball player went back to his former school, Louisiana State University, to earn a bachelor’s degree for general studies.

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In 2010, he will enter the draft after being a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University and working on a master’s degree in medical anthropology there. He played football at Florida State University and has a pre-med degree from there.

Joe Namath Fourty-two years after leaving the University of Alabama to play professional football, he returned to earn his bachelor’s degree for interdisciplinary studies. paladin

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boys BASKETBALL

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VARSITY South 2/25

KMC

Arkansas City 3/3

Bishop Carroll 3/5

girls BASKETBALL VARSITY

South 2/25

Opponent KMC

Andover 3/4

boys WRESTLING VARSITY

Opponent

GWAL League Tournament 2/13

Class 5A Regionals 2/20

Class 5A State Championship 2/27

KMC Third

Fourth Eighth

boys SWIMMING VARSITY

Opponent

GWAL Meet 2/11

KMC Second

Last Chance Meet 2/12

First

Class 5A State Meet 2/20

Second

team BOWLING VARSITY

Girls

Boys

GWAL Tournament 2/20

Fourth

Eighth

Class 5-1A Regionals 2/27

Second

Sixth

Class 5-1A State Championship 3/5

Seventh

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KMC

Dodge City 3/30

Salina Central 3/30

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Southeast & Northwest

KMC Second

team TRACK VARSITY

Winfield Invitational 3/26 North East Classic 3/30

Girls Second

Boys Third

Third

Second

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KMC

girls SOCCER VARSITY

Washburn Rural 3/26

Campus

boys TENNIS VARSITY

Opponent

North 3/24

Collegiate Tournament 3/25

Southeast 3/30

KMC 9 Second

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sophomore Rececca Koehn prepares to do an inward dive March 24. “I took first in the meet overall against the other two teams,” Koehn said.

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Three new divers join team by EMMA KAISER staff writer The diving team has recently established more of a presence with the addition of three members, sophomores Jill Brown, Lori Rossillon and Olivia Smith. Junior Rebecca Koehn was the only diver last year. She has been diving since sixth grade and thinks that girls may not have done it in the past because practices are at Northwest. “The long drive is a commitment, but it’s worth it,” Koehn said. Aside from KMC meets they also compete against other cities. This means that the girls swimming and diving team will be able to earn more points at meets. “Most people don’t really understand what we do,” Brown said. “We have five different kinds of dives that we do off a one meter spring board.” The five different groups are forward, backward, reverse, inward and twist. The next meet is on April 20 at Northwest against Bishop Carroll. “At the end of the day, diving is an Olympic sport,” coach Jared Nolan said. “It’s a prestigious sport. It’s elegant and finessed and just very pretty to watch.”

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