April 2009 Paladin by KMC Paladin

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NEWS 3 New technology of 2009 is showcased.

OPINIONS 8 Reviewers explore unique coffee houses around Wichita.

FEATURE 10 KMC teachers and students discover the health and enviornmental benefits of organic food.

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OUT IN THE SLEET, junior Tyler Nulik tries to scrape ice off the windshield of his car March 27. The spring storm brought ice and snow and caused the early dismissal of classes and cancellations of school activities.

PALADIN staff CO-EDITORS IN CHIEF

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DESIGN EDITORS

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STUDENT 12 LIFE Application of high school knowledge offers insight into future career options.

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PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR perry tretbar

ASST. PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR emily baudouin

ADVERTISING/BUSINESS MANAGER sarah williams

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SPORTS 17 KMC track gives Smithhisler brothers the chance to coach together.

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OPINIONS EDITOR ali kryzer

FEATURE EDITOR megan gaudreau

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Large cast contributes to biblically-inspired musical by KATELYN REAL staff writer Seventy students audition and seventy students’ names are found on the cast list. This rare occurrence was the case for Children of Eden, which runs April 30 – May 2 and May 7 – 9. “I think it is harder to work with a large group,” sophomore Allison Dittemore said. “Everyone learns music at a different pace and we can’t move on until everyone knows the song.” More people may also bring a wider range of talent to the cast, junior Heidi Hurtig said. “I feel that the cast is really strong this year,” Hurtig said. “We have some girls who can hit the really high notes and the men who

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can hit the low ones. Our range of voices is Hurtig said. “This year there is a lot more much broader this year.” seriousness and tenderness. There is more The play puts a romance, heartbreak, creative twist on the suspense, terror and all stories of Adam and the music is denser than Eve, Cain and Abel and “Seussical was really fun and vivaSeussical ever was. It is a Noah’s Ark. cious. [In Children of Eden], there very moving show.” “Children of Eden is more romance, heartbreak, Director Michael follows the story of Parker said he has high the first nine books suspense, terror and all the music expectations for this of Genesis,” senior is denser than Seussical ever was. musical. Rebekah Baldridge. “We hope the “However, it is not It is a very moving show.” audience will walk away strictly biblical and junior HEIDI HURTIG from the musical with a has several interesting sense of joy that comes interpretations.” from family and love,” Hurtig said the Parker said. “It is our hope mood of Children of Eden is more dramatic that Children of Eden will touch the audience than Seussical, last year’s production. in the same way as it has touched the hearts “Seussical was really fun and vivacious,” of those working on the production.”

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Summer jobs can provide students with steady income, job experience but may be hard to find interview. Just be yourself.” Unavailability and looking sloppy at the interview are common turn-offs to employers, according to Tallman. “Go in with a positive attitude — sell Earning money, gaining time management skills, learning about good yourself,” Tallman said. “Let the employer customer service and how to work a cash know why they should hire you.” Rachel Stuhlsatz, the Metro Health register are some advantages of having a job. The only obstacle a student must overcome and Fitness Director for Greater Wichita to gain these skills is actually getting hired. Area YMCA, said there are many things one Some students opt to have jobs year-round, should do before an interview. “Practice before you go in for an while others seek summer jobs. Either way, they must endure the application process in interview,” Stuhlsatz said. “Mock interviews order to start reaping the benefits of a part- with parents, friends or siblings can help you to be less nervous during the actual time job. interview. Also, dress “Interviews can be to impress. Even if nerve-racking,” junior you’re just interviewing Abigail Zluticky, an “Teens need to work while going for a lifeguard position, employee of Caffe Posto, to school because it’s a learning you want to look said. “You don’t know impressive.” what answer an employer experience that helps later on. I Zluticky said is looking for, so it’s hard started at the YMCA at age 16 as avoiding nervousness to decide what to say. It’s is a key element to a important to stay calm, a lifeguard. This gave me a great successful interview. cool and collected.” running start in my career after “Tell yourself that Joanne Tallman, getting that particular owner of Marble Slab college, because people I was up job is no big thing,” Creamery in Bradley against had no work experience. Zluticky said. “If they Fair, said she likes to Having a job gives teeens the don’t hire you, it’s not hire teenagers because the place for you. There she gets to teach them real-life working experience they are always other job about work ethic, need.” opportunities.” schedules and reliability. Some mistakes can She employs about 14 RACHEL STUHLSATZ ensure that a person will teenagers at her store not get the job he or she and hires mostly during is applying for, Stuhlsatz said. the spring and summer. “Take time to do your resume,” “I look for neat, clean, happy and energetic people,” Tallman said. “I don’t want Stuhlsatz said. “Sloppy, poorly done resumes imply a bad work ethic. No employer wants quiet people or loud and obnoxious people.” Junior Sam Felts, an employee of Sugar an employee like this. Be early by at least ten Sisters Bakery and Café since May of last minutes. Don’t act like you know it all. If you year, said most students want jobs because don’t know the answer to a question, tell the of the money. Felts said others want jobs truth.” Junior Christian Kehr, who has worked because they want to be productive or all at Rockwood Recreational Facility for the their friends have jobs. “Students should interview for multiple past two summers and will work there again jobs and fill out their resumes,” Felts said. as a lifeguard this summer, said having a “Make sure you’re fairly formal for the summer job is ideal for him because of sports

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AT WORK, (1) junior Shannon Brown rings up tanning lotions at Bahama Mamas Tanning Co. Brown started in March in preparation for summer. (2) Senior Blake Hollingshead works as lifeguard at the East YMCA pool. (3) Junior Alex Peck chops carrots for salads at Knolla’s pizza. Peck started working at Knolla’s last August.

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and homework during the school year. “When you have a summer job, it’s nice because you can relax during the school year, but still have money from the summer,” Kehr said. “You can also work mornings, so you can hang out with friends during the afternoon.” Felts said his job has allowed him to do things that he would not have been able to do otherwise. “[Having a job] has enabled me to buy my truck, which allows me to go places and to hang out with my friends,” Felts said. “My job has helped me to set attainable goals. I’m happy I have a job. I like money and I like spending money. My job allows me to do this and have more freedom.” Zluticky said her job has helped her to rely more on herself. “[My job] has helped me to branch out,” Zluticky said. “I’ve met a lot of new people and broadened my horizons.”

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According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, teen unemployment is increasing. It reported that teen unemployment was 21.6 percent in February 2009,“Getting a job can be a difficult task for students in this economy,” Zluticky said. “It’s hard for a teen to get a job when there are experienced adults competing for the same jobs.” Stuhlsatz said that although getting a paycheck may be a teenager’s favorite part of his job, it is not necessarily the most important. “Teens need to work while going to school because it’s a learning experience that helps later on,” Stuhlsatz said. “I started at the YMCA at age 16 as a lifeguard. This gave me a great running start in my career after college, because people I was up against had no work experience. Having a job gives teen the real-life working experience they need.”

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AT WORK, (4) junior Rachel Kubik straightens a clothing rack at Forever 21. Kubik has been employed at the store since its opening at Town East Mall last summer. (5) Sophomore Brooke Polestra makes change at FUSA in the Town East Mall food court. (6) Senior Kevin Ragan prints a receipt at Dillon’s customer service.

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Students elected to youth board

Junior Alex Fondaw and sophomore Jared Dreiling were elected to the Diocesan Catholic Youth Board at the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference March 28-29. They were installed by Bishop Michael Jackels at the closing Mass. Throughout the 2009-2010 school year, Fondaw and Dreiling will represent high school students from Andover, Augusta, El Dorado and Wichita.

Prom to be themed “starry night”

Hosted by the Junior Class Student Council, Prom will take place April 25 in the commons, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. The dance’s theme is “Starry Night.” The cost is $25 for a single ticket or $40 for a couple. Students will sell tickets during lunches through April 24. T-shirts will be included in the price of the ticket. Service hours will also be given to students who help with set up March 24. Students who want to help should contact junior Marcella Brooks. Students must arrive by 9:30 p.m. to be admitted into the dance. After Prom will take place at All-Star Adventures, 12-3 a.m. Students must pay $7 for a ticket in advance or $14 at the door and arrive no later than 12:30 a.m. in order to be admitted.

Service hours given for phonathon

The Student Annual Fund Council will be holding Phonathons April 13 and April 14, 68:30 p.m. Service hours will be given and pizza will be provided. To sign up, see Director of Development Kevin Arkin. Students present at the most successful Phonathon will receive $20 gas cards.

Market Day coming April 24

The Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas class will be hosting Market Day April 24 during all lunches. YEK students will offer different food options to students. Profits from Market Day are split between groups.

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Tough economic times force students to take on extra responsibilities When we were little, our responsibilities reached only as far as keeping our rooms clean and making a “happy plate” at every meal. As we grew older, duties increased and encompassed entire sections of the house with chores such as clearing and setting the table, helping with dinner or washing dishes. Now that we are quickly approaching adulthood, our responsibilities are extending much farther than basic chores. In a time where we are encouraged to be involved in multiple activities, it is hard to imagine that we are supposed to have any job other than being a well-rounded student. In this economy, however, it is important to realize that we are often called to have an actual job. Times are tough and we cannot expect our parents to shoulder the financial burdens forever. Whether we take on a part-time job during the school year or a full-time position this summer, we must recognize the need to contribute in some way. Not only does a job offer extra financial help, it also provides us with life experiences. Having a job fosters a sense of responsibility that is separate from the one we gain in the

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classroom. Employers are dependent on us to be reliable and get all tasks completed. Interpersonal skills are sharpened and time-management abilities are constantly tested as we try to find a balance between work and school. This is not to say that we should drive ourselves crazy trying to get in a full work-week while letting our grades slip. In no way should our grades suffer

for the sake of having a job, but we should put forth the extra effort to make both work. If we are too busy for a job, we must find other ways to fulfill our responsibilities. Taking up extra chores, volunteering to baby-sit siblings for free or just staying out of trouble are great ways to ease the strain many parents are feeling today. Whether we decide to spend our time sweeping floors at the

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local grocery store or we choose to go a month without allowances, we must find ways to give back to our families. By contributing in little ways, we show our parents that we are growing into responsible teenagers, and we appreciate everything they do for us. Although the transition from “happy plates” to happy wallets may seem difficult, we cannot waiver in our attempts to make things easier for our parents.

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it may seem like we With change being stressed students drive like maniacs at in today’s political world, I got to 7:45 in the morning, but there thinking. If I were the Barack is a very intricate system Obama of Kapaun Mt. Carmel, which minivans only what would I change? As my sabotage. When parents four-year-term comes to a inconveniently dump close here are my final day their loads in the lot proposals. this messes up the flow I would begin by of traffic. It is as if they reform in our health are trying to pay with initiative. This could be cash in the K-Tag lane on solved easily by nixing the turnpike. Let’s keep it power lunches. The ban on simple: students use the soda drinks should be lifted. parking lot; parents, the Who cares if it is eight in circle drive. Some things the morning or three in the just need to be set in black afternoon? If they want a Coke, and white. they should be able to Thirdly is have a Coke. Before we by ALI KRYZER our flawed “prison know it, we will have opinions editor system.” Detention a KMC Speakeasy should actually deter and students will be criminal activity. Nowadays brewing bootlegged Mr. Pib detention at KMC has become and Sierra Mist in the bathroom a relaxing study hall. This stalls. Underclassmen, you are is backwards. I think more lucky. You were never even punitive punishments should tempted by these glory days. be inflicted. Scraping gum off Woe to our once plentiful chicken desks, crawling around on all tenders, assorted mega-muffins fours with tape strapped to and Monday-Friday fries. Potato your hands and knees to pick wedges will not solve our obesity up trash or hand-cleaning the problem. Government intrusion toilets with a toothbrush should on our private food choices must be the norm. Make detention be stopped. something to be feared, not just Next on the list is reforming an early morning study session. the motor vehicle department. We could call it the Traffic laws must be put in place KMC Stimulus Package. All we by denying parental access have to say is “Yes we can.” to the student parking during peak hours. To the uninitiated, Right Up Your Ali is a monthly column

Sugar Sisters has the perfect atmosphere if a student is looking for a quiet place to study. There is a variety of espresso drinks, including the White Chocolate Mocha. This drink can be served iced or hot. The price, $3.59, and taste is comparable to a Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha. One can choose from many more espresso and specialty drinks at Sugar Sisters.

F o r hardcore coffee addicts, Caffe Moderne is an ideal destination. Thouh employees name a simple latte as the signature drink, the beverage will not disappoint. If a plain latte is too bitter flavoring such as vanilla and carmel are available to help tame the taste. Though more costly than a typical Starbuck’s

This quiet eatery hidden in Clifton Square, Bay Leaf Café offers assorted coffees as well as hot chocolate. The chocolate used in the drinks is rich and creamy. The price, $2.99, is worth the unique taste. Bay Leaf Café, is the place to drink a simple, but

If one is in need of a change from the typical mocha, Mead’s Corner offers that opportunity. The raspberry mocha is a customer and employee favorite. The price is slightly higher than their commercialized competitors; however, it is a nonprofit coffee house. All proceeds go infographic by kayla mitchell; photos by emily baudouin, back to the community. sean doyle,perry tretbar; reviews by alyssa bambick, kaitlin brennnan

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Nicholas Cage movie Knowing full of twists, suspense, special effects Imagine knowing exactly when John thinks he and his son received the end of the world is going to happen. this message for a reason, and it is their Imagine thinking you were the only responsibility to stop the three events person who could stop it from happening. from happening. Although a bit cliche, these ideas are Filled with twists and complex central to the theme of the new sci-fi ideas, I thought the movie had many action thriller Knowing, which opened appealing aspects to it. The action and March 21. special effects were intense, and kept Knowing has everything needed my interest throughout the film. The to be a great thriller film, but it does instrumental music fit along with have its weak points. Still, special the action of the movie, giving it an effects and massive disaster scenes eerie feel. The acting was mediocre, make it hard to keep one’s eyes off but very realistic, even in the movie’s the screen. unrealistic plot. John Koestler, played by This movie, however, had its Nicolas Cage, is a professor at MIT. weaknesses. It was hard to follow, His son, Caleb, played by Chandler because there are many plot twists that Canterbury, brings home took away from the main a message filled with an by BEA TRETBAR focus of the film. Rather than ominous list of numbers that worrying about whether or staff writer was written 50 years ago and not John and his son will sealed in his school’s time save the world, audience capsule. members will be distracted by sub-plots. Intrigued by the numbers, John starts Not even the superb special effects of the to find patterns in them. He discovers film can save Knowing from this tragic that they represent every major disaster flaw. occurring around the world in the last Even with its flaws and missteps, fifty years, including the exact latitude, Knowing was suspenseful and had me on longitude location and the total number the edge of my seat. A three star film, it of deaths. There are three events in the can entertain anyone at the movies with message that have not occurred yet. its visual effects and fast-moving story.

U2 receives praise for new album Unusual instruments, inspiring not always a bad thing, but in a few of vocals and ingenuitive lyrics are all the songs the tune and melody becomes trademarks of the ever-popular Irish rock monotonous. Much of the song is not vocals, but instruments. band U2, and their newest album is no After listening to every single exception. track of this album multiple times I March 3, No Line on the Horizon can confidently say No Line on the was released, making it the band’s Horizon is a success. 12th album in 33 years. The album The band waited almost five has 11 tracks, about 54 minutes of years after their last album, How music. The featured single, No to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, to line on the Horizon, sets the mood release their newest CD and it was for the rest of the CD. The lyrics, worth the wait. I give the CD four written by Bono, tell a love story stars and I am looking forward to that is likable for any generation of their upcoming tour. listeners. The U2 360° tour starts June The strongest feature of 30 and the band will visit Europe and this album is its use of different North America. The tour will instruments. A cello was played in Moment of by KATIE GILBAUGH include a stage that is visible from all sides. Anyone who Surrender and I’ll Go Crazy staff writer has enjoyed past U2 CDs if I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight. will enjoy the latest edition The French horn played in Unknown Caller and White as Snow added to the U2 legacy. I recommend No Line on the Horizon; and if the whole CD is to the rock feel of the entire album. The only complaint I have is the too expensive the top tracks to buy are length of each track. The longest song I’ll Go Crazy if I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight, is longer than seven minutes and others Magnificent and No Line on the Horizon. are around six minutes long. This is

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What is the most important quality employers look for when hiring a teenager for a job?

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How you dress if you show up in jeans and a T-shirt they won’t hire you. Also first thing, shake the interviewer’s hand. They like that.

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Availibility versus extra-curricular activities - if you have a lot of consuming activities, you will be more likely to change your work schedule.

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MOLLY DWYER junior

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Attitude and appearance - during the interview, they can tell if you’re a positive person or a flunk.

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How they’re dressed - if they’re dressed sloppy their job will be done sloppy. Also first impressions - if their responses are rude or obnoxious they will not get hired.

EMILY LOU freshman

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Eating nutritious foods beneficial to esteem, health; Crops produced by natural means more nourishing by MEGAN GAUDREAU feature editor

pproximately 1.6 billion adults were overweight in 2005, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO predicts that this problem will only increase and by 2015, approximately 2.3 billion adults will be overweight. Despite how common this issue is, the cure remains simple: exercise and healthy eating habits. Although a nutritious diet is acknowledged to be a key component to weight loss, some may question what exactly is a healthy diet. Senior Brandon Esposito said he thinks eating healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and lean meats is not only beneficial to one’s body, but will help with other aspects of one’s life as well. “When you eat healthy and exercise, it makes everything else in your life fall into place,” Esposito said. “If you feel good about yourself, it will help you gain confidence with other things, like sports and school.” Last year, senior Matt Haley decided to avoid junk food and started eating only healthy foods. He has not had pop or fast food for over a year. “It is important to eat healthy so that you can live a better life,” Haley said. “You’ll see the results in the outcome, in being lean. If you have a better body, you will feel better about yourself. In addition to avoiding fattening foods, people interested in healthy eating have turned to organic food. According to the Food and Drug Administration, to qualify as “organic,” crops must be produced without using “synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes, petroleum-based fertilizers and sewage sludge-based fertilizers” and livestock must be raised without growth hormones or antibiotics.

“The farmers who grow organic food rotate crops, replenish the soil with natural amenities and use natural predators to prevent crops from being infested with pests,” general manager and co-owner of Food for Though Melinda Foley said. “Ladybugs are used to take care of aphids and praying mantises are used for other types of pests that eat the crops.” Theology teacher Kevin Ford recently started an organic farm west of Wichita. He said if an organic farmer integrates his farm, he can provide all the fertilizer and organic matter necessary to grow healthy food without utilizing off-farm supplements. “Modern farming methods are completely unsustainable and extremely destructive,” Ford said. “Organic farming is much better for creation. It does not involve poisons and other toxins being dumped onto your food often on a daily basis. It uses what is available to do what it is meant to do.” Not only does organic food benefit the environment, it is also beneficial to the consumer. According to http://www. organicconsumers.org, studies show that organically grown fruits and vegetables show higher levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants than their conventionally grown counterparts. In addition, increasing one’s intake of vitamins and minerals can also have a significant impact on health. “Good food is indeed healing, organic food is just the first step back in the right direction,” Ford said. “This has been seen in the fact that [organic foods] become much less susceptible to diseases in the field. This works just like someone with a strong immune system: we become less susceptible to diseases. Eating good food is essential for health.” It is one thing to grow organic food, but

the average city dweller may question where he can get organic food. Today, the answer is “everywhere.” It used to be thought that the only place to get organic food was at a hole-inthe-wall run by an aging hippie. Today most grocery stores offer an organic food aisle or department. Organic food is now a big business. “Organic foods are a little higher priced than conventionally farmed foods,” Foley said. “The cost to produce these fruits, vegetables and grains are more

O’Naturals 1551 N. Rock Road 316-634-0222 Located inside Genesis Health Club, O’Naturals is an organic and natural food cafe providing healthy meals and snack foods.

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labor intensive. In some cases the predators attacking the plants must be picked off by hand if there is not a natural way to rid the farmer of the pests.” Although organic food may be a sacrifice for one’s wallet, Foley believes the superior nutritional value outweighs any price difference. “Wichita is becoming more aware of the organic movement,” Foley said. “I think people choose organic foods because they are concerned about what they are putting in their bodies.”

Green Acres 8141 E. 21st Street N. 316-634-1088 An organic and natural food market, Green Acres offers organically made foods and prodcuts such as chapstick and lotion.

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Going organic. Some deem it necessary for the body’s health; some, silly and a hippie cult following. Whichever side of the organic garden fence one might be on, many may wonder if there really is a distinct difference. This uncertainty led me to one place: Green Acres Market, an organic food store. In an attempt to find out if there really was a difference, I decided to try three random organic items and see how they compared with their non-organic counterparts. Walking into the store, my eyes fell upon a shelf full of energy drinks. I found this very puzzling because to my knowledge, these are never good for a person — organic or not. One promised to give me “organic energy from the heart of the Amazon from açaí berries.” With such a bold pledge and a berry that sounded like it came from a Greek myth, I decided to try this first. I was soon very by KATIE MOORE disappointed. The drink asst. feature editor tasted like it came from an actual Amazonian, not a fruit. Also, the powerful boost of Amazon energy that was promised never came. It seemed the only difference between this energy drink and a typical Rockstar energy drink was that the word “organic” was printed everywhere in the ingredients. Hoping I would not be left disappointed again, I chose Dr. Bronner’s “magic” organic lip balm as my next item to test. It did not come with audacious guarantees or magical assurances, but it stayed on longer and helped my chapped lips much better than regular ChapStick. Lastly, I knew I had to compare the organic with the non-organic version of one of my favorite foods — granola bars. This purchase was also a failure. After taking a couple bites of my Larabar, I felt like I could taste the nature in it. Some people might like the ultra-healthy taste of these bars, but I discovered I am not a fan, and will stick with my usual NutriGrain bars. Being left somewhat disgruntled and semi-disappointed, I realized that organic is perhaps not for everyone. Some items seem healthier, but leave a person feeling like they are chewing on bark. At the same time, the tastiest foods are often times the worst for a person’s health. As to whether there is a distinct difference between the two, I am left straddling the organic fence.

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Opportunities for ser vice exist through organizations and environment by GABI CLEARY student life editor

must keep the poor in front of our eyes.” As President of Ecology Club, Fisher also does various eco-friendly activities Service hours are often dreaded by around the Kapaun Mt. Carmel campus, such students, whether they are community, as recycling, picking up trash and planting parish, school or family. Many organizations bulbs in the front lawn. “Every Wednesday we recycle [paper] in in the Wichita community need volunteers, including the Wichita Home for Children, the whole school,” Fisher said. “Also, we have Habitat for Humanity, Kansans for Life, Arbor Ecology Club clean up days where we pick up Days Society and all orphanages, nursing trash around Kapaun [Mt. Carmel], on Tara and the surrounding homes and hospitals. streets.” “Even if you are not Fisher said to help Catholic, you can still see “It’s all about helping out your the environment while that human beings have getting community an inherent, universal community and giving back,” service as well, one dignity and so we can Fisher said. “It’s always great docould recycle, find a still act in solidarity local organization to regardless,” Lewis said. ing something for someone else, plant a tree or flowers, “Volunteering is act of especially your community.” pick up trash when you solidarity, so we practice see it or clean up your it and treat others more senior SIMONE FISHER local parks. humanly.” “Recycling is very Senior Simone Fisher currently has 185 hours of community easy to do,” Fisher said. “In fact, Waste service. She got 80 of the hours this summer Management makes it really easy. You can throw away all of your recyclables together in Spain. “We [Fisher and senior Christina in one bin and they will pick it up and do it for Campagnola] spoke English to Spanish you. 60 percent of what a family throws away students to help them become more can be recycled – that’s saving about 5000 hours of energy if they do.” accustomed to the language,” Fisher said. Whether giving time to people or the Fisher got the rest of her community service hours at The Lord’s Diner, Catholic environment, the community is always in Care Center, Heartspring and from tutoring. need of attention and care. “It’s all about helping out your community Lewis volunteers at The Lord’s Diner and giving back,” Fisher said. “It makes me every fourth Monday of the month. “Christ gave us a commandment to go feel good, knowing that I have helped others out and change the world,” Lewis said. “The out. It’s always great doing something for Lord’s Diner is in such great need and we someone else, especially your community.”

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IN A.P. CHEM II, senior Kyle Glasgow tests the safety shower in science teacher Alan Oberley’s room March 11. The shower is supposed to be tested twice a year. “The funny thing I remember about it, was Kyle saying ‘The water’s really cold’.” said Oberley.

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TO FIND HER BLOOD TYPE, junior Courtney Born mixes the antigens in her blood with antibodies for an Honors Anatomy lab March 27.

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GENERATIONS APART, senior Kristen Tinker spends time with her grandmother on Grandparents Day March 10.

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INSIDE THE LINES

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ACTIVITY: Senior Adam Sawyer waits for the pitch during a scrimmage March 25.

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Six-foot-five-inch senior Adam Sawyer, nicknamed “Big Soy” by his teammates, first showed an interest in baseball at the age of five, when he started T-ball. “I grew up with my dad coaching my older brother’s team.” Sawyer said. “Being around that atmosphere inspired me to play the game.” As a freshman, Sawyer played for Ark City. Since then, he has played for Kapaun Mt. Carmel as a first baseman. “I think he’s humble about his abilities,” assistant coach James Vanek said. “He also works hard and tries to do what his coach asks him to do.” Sawyer has played for several Ark City teams during the summer. The past two summers he has been with the Wichita Red Sox, who were State Champions in 17-U Hap Dumont Tournament and second place in 17-U NBC World Series. Outside of regular, Sawyer practices hitting and throwing. “[Sawyer] is a disciplined guy,” senior Aaron Boswell said. “He isn’t afraid to stay after practice and put in extra work.” Sawyer said one of his proudest moments in baseball was his sophomore year when KMC placed third at state, and he hit a home run. “I love everything about [baseball],” Sawyer said. “It’s great to get out of school to play a game on a beautiful day.” According to Vanek, there are very high expectations for the team, considering their history; they placed second at state last year and third the year before. KMC’s next game is against Bishop Carroll at Newman University April 17. story by maggie wilson

SPORTS briefs Three bowlers compete at state

After qualifying at regionals, senior bowlers Gabe Montemayor, Jessica Davis and Nathan Nece qualified for the State tournament. At state, Montemayor placed sixth and scored 698. “I believe there will be rebuilding for the bowling team,” Montemayor said. “But the team will do well with new players entering.” Davis said the team bowled well during the season and is looking forward to the possibility of bowling in college. “My goal was to get to state,” Davis said. “So it was great getting there and bowling my senior year.” The boy’s determination and the girls’ uplifting spirit helped the teams achieve success this season, according to Davis. “Our strength is the ability of the team to get along,” coach Marie Thomas said. “The three who made it to state got there because of their hard work.”

Wrestling ends with high finishers

Six wrestlers competed in their last tournament of the year on Feb. 27-28 at the 5A State Championships.

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“Our effort was high,” junior Jon Truman said. “Everyone could see that we all wanted to be there and succeed.” In spite of an illness, Truman placed fourth in the tournament. Other top places included junior Dylan Matheney who placed fourth, and sophomore Tyler Dryden who placed fifth. “I’m happy with how we performed,” coach Tim Dryden said. “We handled the things that were out of our control as well as we could.” According to Matheney, although losing two key wrestlers will affect the team, next season other schools are losing more seniors. “We’re going to have a high experienced team next year,” Dryden said. “We’ll return three state places and many boys with varsity experience. I feel good about next year.”

Boys basketball loses to Liberal

Finishing off the season as sub-state runner-up, the boys basketball team lost to Liberal 45-58 March 7 at Winfield. “[We] did not play much as a team,” sophomore Dolan Greathouse said. “We should have [done] better than we did.” Greathouse said the team was not physically or mentally ready, but the depth at all positions helped a lot. “Our bright spot was having two

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freshmen [Trayte Boswell and Austin Griffith] lead in scoring,” Pearson said. “Hopefully we have a bright future.” Pearson said the season turned out the best it could for the amount of experience the team had. He said he is going to miss the seniors. “They did a great job all four years,” Pearson said. “I could always count on them to do what was asked. Coach [Troy] Lallemand and I enjoyed them as people and wish them well in the future.”

Girls basketball falls at sub-state

The Kapaun Mount Carmel girls basketball team ended their season with a loss to Liberal in the sub-state final on Mar. 6, 37-61. “The season did not go the way I expected, because we had one of our worst games at sub-state,” junior Alexandria Rodriguez said. Even though the loss of key seniors upset the team, according to Rodriguez, there have been lessons learned from the experience. “Four of our best players were seniors and we will have to adjust next year without them,” coach Damian Smithhisler said. “They were good leaders who worked well briefs written by bailey buer, katie gilbaugh, anna le and erika reals

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Students volunteer at local middle schools; prepare future Crusader athletes by NELLIE SCHAFER sports editor Some Kapaun Mt. Carmel athletes not only give their all on the court, field or diamond; they also use their free time to help prepare future Crusaders. KMC students have been assisting middle school sports at various feeder schools for many years. Mark Sevart, athletic director at St. Thomas Aquinas, said he has seen how KMC students have helped the middle school sports program, whether by keeping score, coaching a team or demonstrating fundamentals at camps and try outs. “We have had basketball players,

volleyball players, football players, track said. “I was at every game and practice. I and cross country athletes and cheer squad played with them and gave them tips about members come back to help coach and teach what would happen if play at a higher level.” our students,” Sevart President Mike said. “In every case it Burrus said he loves the has been positive and “Our middle school students look students’ involvement beneficial experience. up to high school athletes. They in the feeder schools. In addition to having “I think there’s no the knowledge, they respect them and are eager to better way to be a good have the physical ability learn from them.” role model,” Burrus to demonstrate the said. “Our students are fundamentals and show STA athletic director MARK SEVART using the talents they the students how to play have been given for the the game.” benefit of others.” Junior John Singer Junior pommie helped coach the STA sixth grade boys Sam Schuster helped coach the STA eighth basketball team with his dad this season. grade cheerleaders. “It was very time consuming,” Singer “Practices were four days a week during the summer,” Schuster said. “I was dealing with a huge group of very talkative girls. I gained a sense of patience from the experience and learned how to be a leader.” According to Sevart, KMC athletes provide middle school students with an insight into what is expected at the high school level. “Our middle school students look up to high school athletes,” Sevart said. “They respect them and are eager to learn from them.”

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Addition to track coaching staff a familiar face by ANNA LE asst. sports editor In middle school, Damian Smithhisler was inspired by his athletic older brother, Dennis Smithhisler. Now, he finds himself coaching alongside his role model as the new assistant track coach. “Out of all my older siblings I connected with him most because he was an athlete,” Damian Smithhisler said. “He was the big, college runner and I wanted to follow in his footsteps.” Dennis Smithhisler was a distance runner at Southwestern College where he was named a National American Athlete. According to senior Jacob Pfiefer, the team was taken by surprised when Dennis Smithhisler was introduced as the new assistant coach. The team refers to Damian Smithhisler as “S one” and Dennis Smithhisler as “S two”. “‘S one’ announced that he would be coaching pole vault this year and that ‘S two’ would be coaching long distance, so we had

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to adapt to that change,” Pfiefer said. Dennis Smithhisler coached the Kapaun Mt. Carmel track team in 2003 and 2004. He returned due to the absence of former pole vault coach Lauren Kirsch, class of 2004. “I stepped down from coaching because we needed different event coaches and I felt like we only needed one Smithhisler,” Dennis Smithhisler said. “Coming back, I noticed we have a much better coaching staff and we all work well together.” According to Dennis Smithhisler, coaching with his brother gives them the chance to hang out while working. “We have grown closer over the years and will continue to do so,” Damian Smithhisler said. “We have the same ideals and philosophy on things.” The track team has a long and exciting season ahead of them, Dennis Smithhisler said. “There are great expectations,” Dennis Smithhisler said. “We have a strong girls team and many great individuals on the boys team. This is going to be a great season.”

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AT ROLL CALL, Damian and Dennis Smithhisler supervise track practice March 12. The brothers have coached together for three years.

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CRUSADER

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boys BASKETBALL

VARSITY North 2/26 Winfield 3/5 Liberal 3/7 JV North 2/26 SOPH. North 2/26 FR. North 2/26

girls BASKETBALL VARSITY JV

North 2/26 Valley Center 3/4 Liberal 3/6 North 2/26

boys WRESTLING VARSITY State 2/27-28

girls BOWLING VARSITY Regionals 2/28

boys BOWLING VARSITY Regionals 2/28

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Tennis prepares for season by ANNA LE asst. sports editor Seniors are usually expected to lead and carry their team through a victorious season. This year, however, there is only one senior: Mark Riedl. “Losing our seniors will impact us significantly,” Riedl said. “Last year we counted on them to carry us through, now we all have to fill their shoes.” This year juniors Daniel Stuart and Kolby Corenjo and sophomores Ryan Lahey and Jack Klenda will join two returning players, Riedl and sophomore Eric George, on the varsity roster. Also returning to coach for his second year is Chris Stewart. “Coach Stewart really brings the team together with his energetic and flamboyant pep talks,” George said. “He brings a comedic edge and enlightens the mood.” In spite of its energetic bond, the team will need to improve on its doubles play in order to have a successful year, according to George. “We’re going to have a good season,” George said. “This is a good chance for the new players to show their greatness on the court.”

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