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NEWS 4 The inaguration of a new president fuels discussions about the possible passing of the Freedom of Choice Act.
OPINIONS 8 Reviewers explore some of the eating and entertainment options of one of Wichita’s most historic districts -Delano.
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AS THESPIAN TROUPE HISTORIAN, junior Dylan Rogerson is responsible for creating drama scrapbooks to take to the annual thespian conference. The 2009 conference is Jan. 8-11.
FEATURE 10 Body language plays a stealthy but signifigant role in daily conversations and interaction.
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SPORTS 16 Coaches play an essential role in the development of successful teams and athletes.
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Struggling economy affects teen’s jobs, wallets off company debt. Ultimately, tax payers would be responsible for paying the $700 billion proposed in the plan. According to nytimes.com, if, for some reason, more funds How to survive the Great Depression of become necessary or more businesses fall 2008-2009. into bankruptcy, new legislation would be This was the headline of a Political discussed in the future. Gateway article in 2008 According to and is just one example Economics teacher Pam of the constant media Stipanuk, the Bailout coverage of current “With perseverance and good resulted in mixed issues in the economy. amongst vision, the economy will recover opinions The most recent the government and economic decisions and be stronger than ever.” U.S. citizens. Debates implemented by our teacher DAN ADELHARDT included whether or not government include the the government should Bailout Plans. According be able to intervene in to nytimes.com, the “Big Three” of the auto public company financing and what would industry — Chevy, General Motors and Ford happen to the economy if the Bailout did not — are some of the businesses benefiting pass. Others expressed feelings that people from such bailouts. on Wall Street should be responsible for Congress passed a bill that would their decisions. help to increase spending and keep big In this financial strife, the spotlight businesses from going bankrupt by paying is mostly set on adults and their future job
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security. Teenagers are often left out of the economic equation. Although they do not constitute the majority of the working class, students still have mixed feelings about the economy. “I think [the Bailout] could be needed, but I think before it is passed [Americans] need a specific list of where the money is going,” junior Katie Sol said. “Companies also need to renegotiate with labor unions and they need to pay for their mistakes somehow.” Whether the Bailout affects teens now or later, it will eventually have some impact on their finanical lives. Government teacher Dan Adelhardt said jobs could be scarce and lay-offs will most likely occur for either students or their family members. Saving accounts could also receive less interest and, if loans are approved, the amounts may be less. “With perseverance and good vision, the economy will recover and be stronger than ever,” Adelhardt said.
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Renewed possibility of the passing of the Freedom of Choice Act sparks debate about government’s role concerning abortion laws by BRIDGET JORGENSEN
Two sides, one dispute. For years, an argument has continued; each side as passionate about its beliefs as the other. Prolife groups fight for the lives of unborn children, and prochoice groups fight for the rights of women and their decisions concerning their bodies. “A woman’s decision should be what’s best for the baby and not what’s best for herself and her image,” junior Rachel Kubik said. The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA), made popular following the election of President-Elect Barack Obama, was reintroduced into Congress April 19, 2007 by Representative Jerrold Nadler and Senator Barbara Boxer. According to a press release for the 8th congressional district of New York, Nadler supported the bill because of his belief in a woman’s right to choose whether or not to terminate a pregnancy. “The Supreme Court has declared open season on women’s lives and on the right of women to control their own bodies, their
health and their destinies,” Nadler’s press more pressure on young women not to have babies if they get pregnant,” Fr. Ben Shockey release said. “Overturning a decision only a few years said. “It can be an extremely stressful old, the Court has, for the first time since and anxious thing to Roe v. Wade, allowed consider, but then enters an abortion procedure boyfriends’ opinions, to be criminalized.” parental opinions, The passing of “The Supreme Court has declared grandparents, shame FOCA would eliminate open season on women’s lives and and all these different all current laws and things that will make it barriers against on the right of women to control even easier to force a abortion. For example, their own bodies, their health and woman potentially girls under the age of their lives. Overturning a decision young against her will to have an 18 must have parental abortion.” permission for an only a few years old, the Court Nadler also cited abortion in some states; has, for the first time since Roe statistics indicating that other states require a more than one million 24-hour waiting period v. Wade, allowed an abortion women obtained illegal after speaking to a procedure to be criminalized. ” and sometimes unsafe counselor in a clinic or abortions each year prior doctor’s office before representative JERROLD NADER to the passing of Roe v. an abortion can be Wade in 1973. procured. According to the Center for Disease Even late-term and partial-birth abortions would be legalized throughout Control Web site, 820,151 legal abortions the country with the passing of FOCA, were reported to have been performed in overturning almost 80 states’ laws concerning the United States in 2005. Critics of the bill say its passing would further increase the such medical procedures. “[If it is passed], there would be a lot number of abortions in the country due to
“Well it would make abortions more accepted by people and probably more common for people.” MARK BURRUS senior 4
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ON ROCK ROAD, senior Tien Hoang holds a sign during the Oct. 5 Life Chain. The event commerated Respect Life Month.
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SYMBOLIZING VICTIMS OF ABORTION, white crosses dot the KMC lawn. Crusaders for Life sets the crosses up annually.
their increased in availablity. “It’s acceptable in the eyes of the government but it’s not in the eyes of the [Catholic] Church,” sophomore Seamus Bann said. “In the Church, every human has a right to life beginning at conception and ending at natural death. [Abortion] violates the Catholic Church’s basic teachings.” Whether FOCA passes or not, Fr. Shockey said those supporting the prolife platform will not be deterred in the pursuit of their mission. No matter the outcome, they will continue fighting for the rights of the unborn. Prolife groups have several events planned for the near future. The 36th annual March for Life will be in Washington D.C. Jan. 6. The March was instituted in 1974 as a response to Roe v. Wade. Several Kapaun Mt. Carmel students will attend the March Jan. 20-25. In response to the possibility of FOCA, multiple petitions have been started, including one posted on http://fightfoca.com, which claims to have more than 350,000 signatures. “We can’t give up,” Fr. Shockey said. “We simply will not and cannot give up. We continue to pray; we continue to do marches; we continue to spread the good news, to spread the word of Christ, whether they like it or not. We give a peaceful demonstration for the truth and for the light of Christ.” additional reporting by emily adamson
“I think it would make America think that abortion is OK, and we don’t want people to think it’s a good thing. We want them to know it’s a bad thing at any stage.”
“I think doctors would be forced to practice [abortions] against their will. This would result in fewer people becoming doctors.” JACKIE PISZCZECK junior
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Science Olympiad to host invite
The Kapaun Mt. Carmel Science Olympiad team will compete at the Thunder Invitational Science Olympiad tournament at St. James Academy in Lenexa, Kan. Jan. 17. Nineteen teams from Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, with two teams from KMC, including 25 KMC students, will participate in the tournament, which previously took place at Mill Valley High School. The KMC team will host its fifth invitational tournament Jan. 31. The Wichita regional competition is scheduled for Feb. 28 at KMC and will include 16 teams.
Student Annual Fund concludes
The Student Annual Fund officially ended Dec. 17, although pledges will be accepted through the end of the year. So far, $3,599 has been raised. With about 200 outstanding pledges, students will receive one more reminder in the mail.
2009 Big Event Orient-themed
The Development Office’s annual Big Event, a gathering of Kapaun Mt. Carmel supporters who are 21 or older, will take place Feb. 7 in the KMC Commons at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Trip on the Orient Express.” Four hundred guests, including parents, grandparents, alumni and friends of the school, are expected to attend.
Stage Union contributes to charity
Stage Union completed its Christmas show on Dec. 7, which was produced in three weeks, and plans to make it an annual event. The show earned about $2,200, and $1,000 was donated to charity. The money was used to adopt 32 children from the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, located in Towne East Mall. Members shopped for clothing, toys and games Dec. 10. Caroling Stage Union members, adorned in Santa hats, presented the gifts at Towne East Dec.11.
‘Harvey’ showings Jan 29-31
The Kapaun Mt. Carmel Drama Department will perform Harvey as its winter play. Auditions took place Nov. 11. Junior Nick Catanese was cast as Elwood P. Dowd, an eccentric man who has an imaginary rabbit friend called Harvey. Veta, Elwood’s sister who has him checked into a mental institution, will be played by sophomore Katie Marney. Showing will take place Jan. 29-31 at 7:30 p.m. Admission will be $5 for KMC students and $7 for the general public.
Crusaders for life sponsor drive
Crusaders for Life had a baby drive for COTY points Jan. 12-16. The club asked for donations of money, diapers, formula, wipes, baby lotions, wash and shampoo, newborn gowns and sleepers, crib sheets, receiving blankets, bottles and pacifiers. Members collected the items for A Better Choice in the round before and after school. news briefs by danielle valliere
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Appreciation, recognition of coaches extends long after final buzzer When one turns to the sports section in the paper each morning, he quickly sees two things: game statistics and articles highlighting key players. The one person who makes all of these accomplishments possible, however, usually goes unmentioned. That unsung hero of sports is the coach. Whether it is coming into school on the weekends to watch game film or staying up late to prepare for the following day’s match, coaches often go the extra mile. Many of them started off as athletes in high school and now stand proudly on the sidelines to guide the next generation to victory. In the Kapaun Mt. Carmel agenda, guidelines for sportsmanship are outlined as such: “While attending athletic or other school-sponsored activities, all students’ actions are to be supportive of the KMC team.” Of course, we are all expected to be supportive of our athletic programs, but we should go one step further and be respectful, not just toward players but coaches as well. Any athlete can vouch that he has learned more than just basic dribbling skills or how to throw the perfect curve ball
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from his coaches. More often than not, what our coaches teach us goes beyond the playing field and extends into life. We learn discipline, determination and strength from those who lead us from the sidelines. Coaches are often underappreciated. They receive the most praise when teams are performing well, but are scrutinized when the winning streak is over. Whichever the
case may be, each practice they show up and are prepared to put in the time and effort necessary to produce a successful program. They do not complain. They do not make excuses. They show up and give freely of their time to mold us into the best athletes we can be. The next time one opens up the sports section, remember — remember that the three-pointer at the buzzer would never have
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to continue it long into January. Even better, keep it up for the rest of the year. In Room 215, the Paladin staff is working hard to keep up their spirit. Not The beginning of second semester only is Christmas music still playing, can be tough. Not only has school but acts of charity are not hard to see. started, but even worse, the Christmas Hopefully, the same can be said about season is officially over. No more other classrooms and individuals around counting presents the school. Do you under the tree; no happen to know of more baking sugar a student or club cookies with mom; Although Santa-lovers will be that works hard to and no more lying in relunctant to give it up, Christmas show great spirit? bed waiting for that so, we want to spirit can easily be converted into Ifknow beloved morning to about it. come. Fortunately, other kinds. We encourage the passing of readers to write in Christmas does not and tell us about mean that all the holiday entails has any comments or criticisms you may to be lost. One of the most important have about the school or our publication. aspects of Christmas is the spirit. During Write a short letter of 200 words or less. no other time of the year do people have Potentially libelous statements will not such a passion for helping others. be printed. Please drop your letter off in Although Santa-lovers will be Room 215 or mail it to the address on the reluctant to give it up, Christmas spirit right. Have a great second semester! can easily be converted into other kinds. For example, who says the joy, kindness Rachel King & Max Martin and charity the holiday brings has to co-editors in chief end on Dec. 25? Rather, make an effort
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been possible without the extra help from coach Bernie Pearson, remember that the home run to tie the game would not have happened without batting practice with coach Ryan Burr, remember that the winning score in bowling would not be possible if coach Marie Thomas did not explain the perfect followthrough. We are nothing without our coaches and the lessons they teach us.
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Serving breakfast and lunch, La Galette Café and Deli is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Its menu includes quiche, sandwiches and soups, while its bakery provides tempting goods and delicacies. The décor reminds one of a typical diner. Whether one is out for a day of shopping and dropping in for a cup of coffee or coming to order an array of delicious items, La Galette proves to be up to the challenge.
Though the Delano District may be considered “out of the way,” one will not be disappointed if he or she makes the trip to Savage Threads. With a variety of clothing styles to choose from such as classic, vintage and urban, one’s fashion needs will always be met. After briefly speaking with the owner, I was informed that the entire store’s merchandise is purchased in Florida, where she hand picks it. Savage Threads is a welcomed alternative to the name brand stores.
At the intersection of Douglas and Sycamore, the Delano clock tower, titled Window in Time, stands. Each panel has an assigned time period depiction. According to http://www. historicdelano.com, the years of 1865, 1870, 1875 and 1880 are represented with Jesse Chisholm, trading posts, cattle being brought to the railhead and the lifestyle of cowboys. This tower serves as a link, connecting Wichita and its rowdy past.
A girl sees that perfect shade of red lipstick, however, after wearing it for the first time, she looks more clownish than beautiful. This tragedy will never occur at Lotus Beauty Bar, located at 575 West Douglas Ave. With a “try before you buy” policy, Lotus Beauty Bar guarantees that perfect shade. Other specials include senior pictures or prom makeovers, and makeup bar classes, which teach basic makeup skills and application.
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Retreat participant reflects on religious experience Three words: enlightening, fun, I experienced at TEC will continue to unforgettable. To me, these words sum impact me and those willing to open up to up the experience at my first Teens what this special weekend can bring. Encounter Christ (TEC) weekend. Looking back, it is amazing to TEC is a three-day retreat full see what three days can do. This of fun, lectures, group discussions, experience is able to form total prayer and even some surprises. strangers into a close-knit family. To some, the word “retreat” may During the retreat, each person bring about negative connotations, grows to truly care about every other but this experience is anything but person. One not only grows in his or negative. her relationship with God, but also gains It is a chance to grow in friendships. one’s faith and relationship by BRIDGET JORGENSEN The next retreat will with God in a fun way. What take place March 7-9 at the
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Spiritual Life Center. The priority deadline to apply is Jan. 20. For more information, or to receive an application one can contact Fr. Ben Shockey or go to http://www.cdowk. com. I strongly encourage other juniors and seniors to consider TEC to experience what I did there. What each person learns from TEC may be different, but something positive will always come out of it. It is a chance to see how God works through each of our lives—always reaching out to guide us, to bring us closer to him in a way which everyone can enjoy.
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“Bad boys, bad boys, watcha gonna sell him if he did not shape up. (Tough do, whatcha gonna do, when they come for love never fails.) Despite our early you…” Although I am not starring in an disagreements, we came to understand episode of COPS, I have recently experienced each other. I quickly learned how a crime. It all started a few weeks ago when to feed him when he was low on my car, “Scout,” was violated. At night, fuel and patiently wait for him to greasy-fingered thieves broke into Scout “wake-up” in the morning. and stole my iPod, speakers, radio My dad even spruced and wiring. Revengeful ideas Scout up by installing the began rushing through my mind: if aforementioned sound system. I ever get my claws on those dirty, We could now sing our lullabies sound-stealing mongers, I would feed together. We became inseparable. their thieving hands through paper The five-minute drive from my shredders. I felt angry, confused and house to school turned into the most of all, defeated. highlight of my day. Having the Perhaps I should start at the sound system ripped from Scout beginning, however, by introducing simultaneously ripped a hole in my you to the true wounded heart. soldier, Scout. Born into the by ALI KRYZER For weeks after the International Harvester family break-in I could not even sit opinions editor with him. It was not the loss in 1974, Scout II is fire-engine red. He has a metal grin of material items that hurt the that looks like a mouth full of braces and most, but the fact that they had driven glowing eyes that always cheer me up. His away our lullabies. But then I looked at four stumpy legs, which at times get “tired,” Scout with his permanent metal smirk always keep on rolling. and something inside me clicked. Petty Scout first came into the family thirty- thieves would not bring us down. Scout six years ago when he became my dad and had survived Watergate, the Vietnam uncle’s “teenage car.” He chauffeured my War and Carter banning the Olympics. parents to homecomings and proms, hauled During his lifetime the Berlin Wall had kids to college and taught grandkids how come down, White Snake had come to drive. In short, Scout knows the Kryzer and gone and a presidential denial of a family better than I do. So, when my parents lurid affair was in his rear-view mirror. and I began the dreaded car talks, I told them We would not be defeated. I would “adopt” Scout. Why not? I could carry The thieves had ripped off on a family tradition, and I would never lose speakers, a radio and an iPod — so my car in a Wal-Mart mini-van maze. what? They could not touch our souls! As a result, Scout migrated from So in true Harvester style, Scout and I Montana to Wichita during the summer of will keep singing, only now, acappella, 2006. We had a rocky beginning after a major and occasionally scanning eBay for a meltdown in the middle of Rock and 13th. paper shredder. Luckily, I taught him a lesson, threatening to Right Up Your Ali is a monthly column
Who has been your favorite coach at Kapaun Mt. Carmel and why?
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Coach Roberts because he always has a positive attitude. He has a good time and likes what he does.
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Coach Moreno because she treats everyone equally and gives everyone a chance to try new things. information obtained by philip pham; information from www.prochoiceamerica. org,www.tecconference. org,www.wichitadelano. com;infographic by laura schlapp
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Body language accurate gauge of attitudes, feelings by MEGAN GAUDREAU feature editor Wanting some extra cash, a teenager walks into the kitchen looking for her dad. Upon seeing him with arms crossed, a furrowed brow and his jaw locked, she immediately rethinks her plan. Now is not a good time to ask for a favor. Without even speaking a word, he has communicated that he is in a bad mood through his nonverbal communication or body language. “Body language is very important to social interaction,” senior and president of psychology club Kathryn Evers said. “It can range from hand movements, facial expressions, eye contact, and many other gestures. People can read how someone is really feeling by what their body is saying.” According to Body Language 101 by David Lambert, body language can be used consciously to reinforce verbal communication, such as winking or giving a thumbs up. It is also used subconsciously to reinforce speech or as a reflection of mood. “The greater communication competence a person has, the more in-sync their verbal and nonverbal cues are,” Wichita State University communications professor Susan Huxman said. “This definitely impacts people who are in a relationship.” While most understand that a woman licking her lips is suggestive, a more subtle subconscious courting signal would be crossing one’s legs while sitting. Other signs include flicking hair back, showing the insides of one’s wrists and sitting with one leg tucked under the other. Although men are generally more clumsy in their signals, they are capable of subtlety. According to Lambert, signals include smoothing hair, directing a long gaze at a woman or, while sitting, turning so that one’s foot points in the direction of a woman. “Body signals are different with the situation,” Evers said. “At a party, you can tell who is flirting by their eye contact and gestures. In something like a job interview, people who make eye contact and have good posture seem more interested. They seem
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like they want to be there.” When using open body language, people often face the listener and have their arms open and inviting. Open body language is usually used when one feels gentle, accepting and confident. According to Lambert, it is associated with a passive threat expressing that one is open to an attack but is powerful and, therefore, does not feel threatened. “People using closed body language try to put up barriers,” Evers said. “They tend to cross their arms or legs or turn away from the person they are talking to.” Closed body language is used subconsciously for a number of reasons. If a person feels threatened these actions indicate self-defense by imitating the actions of a parent guarding a child. When the body is still, it is less likely to give away one’s thoughts. This appearance of closure can also mean that one is cold or simply comfortable in that position. “Some experts suggest that nonverbal cues are much more trustworthy than verbal cues,” Huxman said. “This is why lie detector tests that measure the number of blinks, for instance, are used in a court of law. When speakers generate messages that produce ‘double-binds’ — the verbal message says one thing and the nonverbal message says another — the audience always believes the nonverbal. It is much more difficult to be deceptive through nonverbals.” While technology has increased opportunities for some types of communication, it can lead to confusion because it lacks any ability to include body language. “One reason that ‘social media’ sometimes creates communication problems is because we do not get the nonverbal cues that go along with messages [such as] eye contact, facial expression, poise, gestures, tone of voice,” Huxman said. Whether one intends to or not, his body language often says more than words could. “First impressions are often made before even speaking to someone, so your body language portrays a lot,” Evers said. “It is giving off what kind of person you are and how you feel. People always will remember how they first saw you.”
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Used cleverly, body language can be helpful in class setting “What are your thoughts on the subject Ms. Moore?” As I snap out of my daydream, I carefully rack my brain for the most neutral answer I can find. After all the times this incident has happened in my schooling, one would think I would learn not only to appear to listen, but actually do it. Over the years, I have perfected the technique of not paying attention by appearing extremely interested through my body language. This skill has been molded and shaped into a performance I use when my mind begins to wander. It begins with on and off eye contact. With my eyes systematically alternating from teacher to paper, it appears that I am doing my best to listen and take accurate notes. Next comes the occasional head nod when direct eye contact is made with the teacher. It now appears that I am agreeing w h o l e KATIE MOORE heartedly with the teacher asst. feature editor while listening intently. By mimicking the teacher’s emotional responses to the lecture — a smile here, a chuckle there — my mind can drift to wherever my daydreams take me. This is until the inevitable occurs. Since I have trained myself to look like a dedicated student, I often get called upon to answer questions that I am completely unprepared to answer. I have discovered there are two types of answers one can give in this situation. There is a neutral positive answer such as, “Yes, America helped during World War I,” and a neutral negative answer such as, “No, Henry VIII was not a good person.” Although I think I am being stealthy, the teacher does not. I take too long to answer and my trick is uncovered. Mastering my body language to communicate a false mindset has proven to be a blessing and a curse. I have learned that the classes where I only appear to be listening have become twice as complicated as the classes in which I pay attention. For now, I will do my best to remove this deception from my life so I can tell teachers exactly what my thoughts are on the subject.
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DRESSED AS LUCY AND CHARLIE BROWN, sophomore Katie Marney and junior Patrick Pirtle perform in Christmas Stories Dec. 7.
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PERSONALIZING HIS DRAWING, sophomore Tyler Laudick learns shading techniques during Art I Jan. 6.
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DURING BIOLOGY CLASS, sophomore Michael Schlapp holds the new class pet Jan. 6. “Snowflake” is science teacher Robert Archibald’s double albino cornsnake.
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Seiwert’s commitment allows her to excel in debate and forensics by GABI CLEARY student life editor
more welcomed at forensics tournaments. “[Performing] can be intimidating, especially when you consider that the other team is going to be listening to every word Composing a speech in less than 30 you say and try to rip it apart,” Seiwert said. minutes and reciting it in front of a judge “I usually start out kind of shaky and then is certainly an intimidating task. For senior when I get a couple of minutes into my Kate Seiwert, however, this is an ordinary speech, it just goes away.” Debate tournaments usually take place occurrence at any forensics tournament. Involved in debate and forensics since her on Friday afternoons, and dress attire is freshman year, Seiwert joined the team after required for both boys and girls. A team debates two rounds that day and then, on recommendation from an older cousin. “Doing [debate and forensics] together Saturday morning, the teams return for really improves your overall performance,” three more rounds. After this, the teams find out if they Seiwert said. “You are able to practice your made it to the next speaking and delivering round, which is called skills year round.” “breaking” to the next Seiwert won an level. The tournament award for advancing to “[Performing] can be intimidatthen becomes debate quarterfinals in ing, especially when you consider single-elimination the Newton Tournament that the other team is going to be until there is on Nov. 12 and 15, with a champion in her partner senior listening to every word you say the final round. Andrew Patton. She and try to rip it apart. ” Finally, awards also qualified for state are presented. at the Newton forensics senior KATE SEIWERT “ T h e tournament last year. aspect I “Kate is very talented in the dramatics area of forensics,” enjoy most about tournaments debate and forensics teacher Wayne Avery is the social part,” Seiwert said. said. “She is an all-around gifted person at “You meet so many people from other schools while both.” According to Seiwert, debate differs getting to watch some very from forensics in several ways. Debate interesting performances.” According to Avery, is considered a speech event; forensics, a combined speech and drama event. Kapaun Mt. Carmel hosts a Forensics is further divided into categories: tournament each year. There speech includes extemporaneous speaking, are a total of 50 rounds per day, impromptu, oration and informative; drama and this year Seiwert organized includes poetry, prose, duet/duos and which judges went where. “It is one of the toughest humorous interpretation. “The main difference is that in debate you jobs and Kate is in charge are locked to one activity, but it requires a lot of that,” Avery said. “It is more research,” Seiwert said. “In forensics, going to be a loss for the you can do a number of different events that team when she leaves next sometimes involve memorization, humor, year.” F o r e n s i c s drama or extemporaneous speaking.” Though she enjoys both activities, tournaments take place Seiwert said she prefers forensics because on Saturday mornings. A tournaments are more laid back. One has person typically begins by more freedom to work with whichever piece performing a memorization or topic she chooses. Seiwert also likes piece, whether it is a incorporating humor into her pieces, which is written piece or a recited script.
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Each person is assigned to a room where she performs. This process continues until all people are performed and are then ranked. Awards are then presented at the end of the tournament. “Last year, my duo partner, [senior] Christine Bowser and I really got into it,” Seiwert said. “We spent countless nights rehearsing pieces and we used to go to the dance studio at the YMCA so we could watch ourselves perform. Our piece ended up doing pretty well, so the work paid off.” According to Bowser, she and Seiwert started thinking about performing a duo their sophomore year. They decided to perform pieces from the Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged. They did their performance at the first forensics tournament last January, which was hosted in Newton. “We chose the pieces we wanted to do and the ones we thought were funniest,” Bowser said. “We would practice during class time. We went to the Y so we could look at each other performing, critique each other and observe how other people would be seeing us.” Bowser said Seiwert was a great partner to work with. “She is easy to work with and knows how to give me constructive criticism,” Bowser said. “She is a great asset to the team because she makes everyone laugh.” Seiwert does not plan on pursuing debate or forensics in college. She said the pressure that a college team requires is too demanding; however, she said she appreciates her time in debate and forensics at KMC. “It is really beneficial because you can carry the concepts of public speaking you learn into everyday discussions,” Seiwert said. “It makes you think quicker and builds confidence.” photo illustration by emily baudouin
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INSIDE THE LINES
ANDREA LANTZ
ACTIVITY: Catching a rebound, senior Andrea Lantz looks for the put back during the Northwest game Jan. 6.
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Six-foot senior Andrea Lantz towers above most opponents, a trend that began, along with her basketball career, at age six. “My position has always been center,” Lantz said. “I’ve always been the biggest on my teams, so it is natural that I play that position.” Having played various sports before basketball, Lantz quickly found her place on a recreational basketball team. Lantz said one of her greatest strengths is being comfortable with her position, which comes from familiarity with teammates and years of experience as center. “Playing the last two years for me, she knows the expectations,” coach Damian Smithhisler said. “She leads the way I would want her to lead. Andrea is a great sport and a bit of a mother-figure to the other girls.” According to Smithhisler, Lantz’s size and strength help her succeed inside and along the basket. “She’s our big post player and usually the high scorer in our games,” senior Jill Wyss said. Lantz is considering playing for Friends University or Johnson County Community College next year. In the meantime, Lantz said she approaches basketball with a day-to-day attitude. “I just keep an open mind and keep working hard,” Lantz said. “In the long run, that extra step will help push you forward.” On Jan. 16, the girls basketball team will play West High School at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. story by danielle valliere
SPORTS briefs Basketball wins first home game
The Kapaun Mt. Carmel varsity boys basketball team defeated Northwest 40-37 Jan. 6. The Crusaders made six of 11 free throws and scored 15 field goals and four three-pointers. Junior Dyllon Knox was lead scorer with a total of 13 points followed by sophomore Dolan Greathouse with nine. “When we needed big baskets someone stood up,” coach Bernie Pearson said. “Everyone contributed to the game, and that is what we needed.” According to Mesfin Smalls, the team rebounded well but could improve on lay ups. “We played to the opponent’s level and played good time basketball,” Smalls said. Pearson plans to work on press offense, scoring, handling the ball and team defense for the game against West Jan. 16 at KMC. Smalls said that during future practices the team plans to mimic the opponent’s offensive and defensive plays. “We can keep getting better from offensive execution to individual defense,
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rebounding and doing the little things right,” Pearson said.
Bowling sets season goals
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s bowling team is preparing for another season with determination and new teammates added to the roster. “I would like for our boys to make it back to state,” coach Marie Thomas said. “I want the girls to finish in the top four of the league if possible.” For the team to achieve its goal, it needs a solid foundation to build upon in each practice and match, according to junior Alison Huffman. “The support that we give each other is our biggest strength,” Huffman said. “It is nice to know your teammates will still be there even if you are having a bad game.” An encouraging team, experienced players, energetic newcomers — all give a positive outlook for the team’s season and future performance. “To achieve our goals we need bowlers who believe we can do it,” senior Gabe Montemayor said. “If we get past the mental block, it will be possible.” The team’s next meet will be Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. against West High at Seneca Bowling, Inc.
Swimming defeats North
The Kapaun Mt. Carmel boys swim team competed at the Wichita Swim Club against North on Dec. 11. The team won with a score of 123-46. “Even though we did well, we know the team could have done better because the season has just started,” sophomore Matthew Louis said. With ten freshman participating on the team this year, the meet had a mix of new swimmers and experienced ones, however, both came to compete according to Louis. “Although there are a lot of talented people returning,” junior Christian Kehr said. “New people had to work harder because of the lack of seniors.” According to Kehr, the team’s strengths for the season included new teammates participating in different events and talented swimmers returning to compete again . “I think we did so well because of how our coach [Chris Erickson] is pushing us to perform better,” Louis said. The next meet is Jan. 22 at 4:15 p.m. at South High School. According to Kehr, the team will be focusing on staying in shape, improving the times and flip turns. briefs written by bailey buer, katie moore, erika reals
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Guiding from the sidelines, coaches play important roles in athletes’ lives by NELLIE SCHAFER sports editor “A great measure of a coach’s success is determined by how well he makes himself understood to the players.” – The Essentials of Vince Lombardi: Words and Wisdom to Motivate, Inspire and Win by Vince Lombardi. Lombardi, who once coached the Green Bay Packers, was one of the greatest coaches of all time, as evidenced by the fact that the National Football League’s Super Bowl trophy is named after him. He was known for being disciplined, detailed and successful. Many qualities Lombardi possessed can be found in Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s coaches, who not only push players to reach their potential, but provide structure and organization at practices. They are responsible for establishing rules, choosing
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players, scouting opponents and organizing His coaching philosophy is to practice team building activities. like one would play. According to junior cross-country “I am a big believer that if you want runner Cody Saunders, to be a champion, you the main jobs of his have to prepare like a coaches are to help him champion,” Smithhisler succeed as an athlete, a “I try to push them every day. I said. “You have to student and a servant of tell them that they can always do practice, think and play God. that way.” “A good coach will better and play harder. They just Senior Jill Wyss is push me to my best with need someone to push them and in her fourth and final a guiding and gentle year of KMC basketball it is my job to break them in.” hand,” Saunders said. and Smithhisler has “He or she would aid coach BERNIE PEARSON been her coach for three me in my struggles of them. According by supporting me and to Wyss, Smithhisler encouraging me to succeed.” brings the team together like a family. Damian Smithhisler, cross country, girls “Coach Smithhisler has influenced me basketball and track and field coach, credits to be the best person I can be on and off the his family for instilling in him the value of field.” Wyss said. hard work. Coaches use different methods to
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motivate athletes. They scream to get players fired up, talk to them on a mature level to gain their trust and act as a friend if athletes ever need someone to talk to. “My philosophies are to play hard, play smart and play together,” boys basketball head coach Bernie Pearson said. “I try to push them every day. I tell them that they can always do better and play harder. They just need someone to push them and it is my job to break them in.” Teams are made up of individuals who become united as one in order to achieve their goals. Without a coach, there would be no one to hold them in place. Coaches becoming the head of the team. “To be a coach of a great team, you’ve got to be a good teacher,” Lombardi said. “‘Molder’ might be a better word. The team must be molded into a unit, must have a character absolutely of its own, without in any way affecting the enormous value of personal aggressiveness of pride.”
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Martin continues athletic legacy; following in mother’s footsteps by ANNA LE asst. sports editor Running onto the court at the start of the game, freshmen Michael Martin finds himself among the varsity boys basketball team, although he is only a freshman. “The best thing about Michael is that he doesn’t play like a freshman,” junior Jeff Knott said. “He isn’t intimidated by anyone no matter what age they are.” According to head coach Bernie Pearson, Martin is a talented individual. Overall, he is a quick, versatile athlete with good basketball skills and has what it takes to succeed on the team, Pearson said. “I’ve known Michael since he was a youngster,” Pearson said. “He’s played in my camp and I’ve watched him throughout his career. There were early signs that he would succeed.” Michael Martin started playing basketball at age four in Biddy Basketball, a league for children. His background in the sport was strengthened by his mother, Kimberly Martin, who plays for the Glostrup, a professional womens basketball team in Europe. She was also a very successful athlete in high school and college. “During my senior year, I was approached by the Womens National Basketball Association to try out for the team in Detroit,” Kimberly Martin said. “I was unable due to an ACL injury I suffered right before the end of the season. I was lucky enough to find Stevnsgade Basketball Club that wanted
to use me.” Kimberly Martin attended Kapaun Mt. Carmel and afterwards went to Rockhurst University in Kansas City. She played basketball, volleyball and softball in high school. She was selected several times for All-City teams in all three sports and was selected for the All-State team in basketball during her senior year. “She’s taught me everything I know about basketball,” Michael Martin said. “She’s experienced so much and made it so far. If she can make it that far then I can too.” According to Kimberly Martin, Michael Martin needs to stay focused, listen to his coaches and concentrate on the game in order to continue to succeed. “I’m really impressed with his defense and try to remind him that it is the most important aspect of the game,” Kimberly Martin said. “He has developed very sound basics which is essential to being a great basketball player.” Michael Martin wishes to follow in the successful, athletic footsteps of his mother. His goals are to win sub-state while at KMC and beat his mom’s score record of 45 points in a single game. He hopes to continue to play varsity basketball throughout his high school career. “I want to work and be a leader on the team,” Michael said. “I don’t want the upperclassmen to get the wrong impression that I’m trying to take over but I’m going to be doing all I can for the team.”
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VARSITY Southeast 12/6 West 12/9 Heights 12/12 St. James Academy 12/20 Northwest 1/6 JV Southeast 12/6 Newton 12/8 West 12/9 Heights 12/12 St. James Academy 12/20 Northwest 1/6 SOPH. Southeast 12/6 West 12/9 Heights 12/12 Goddard 12/15 Northwest 1/6 FR. Southeast 12/6 Newton 12/8 West 12/9 Southeast 12/10 Goddard 12/15 Northwest 1/6
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VARSITY Southeast 12/6 West 12/9 Heights 12/12 St. James Academy 12/20 Northwest 1/6 JV Southeast 12/6 Newton 12/8 West 12/9 Heights 12/12 St. James Academy 12/20 Northwest 1/6 C-TEAM Newton 12/8 Southeast 12/10 Heights 12/12 Goddard 12/15
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VARSITY Southeast 12/11 36 35 Douglas Goodwill Tournament 12/13 Ninth JV Hesston Inv. 12/13 17th
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KMC 123
AT THE FIRST HOME GAME, freshman Michael Martin drives to the basket Jan. 6. The Crusaders defeated the Grizzlies, 40-37. Martin finished the game with seven points and was two for four from the line.
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WITH HIS OPPONENT PINNED TO THE MAT, junior Joe O’Connor takes advantage at the Southeast meet Dec. 11.
Wrestling competes at invitational by ANNA LE asst. sports editor The Kapaun Mt. Carmel wrestling team finished 12th out of 20 schools at the Raytown Invitational Dec. 19-20. Both sophomore Tyler Dryden and junior Dylan Matheny led the team by placing third in their individual weight classes. Also placing were junior Joe O’Connor, who placed sixth, sophomore Larry Navoscone, seventh, and senior Max Sheets, eighth. “We have a young team,” coach Tim Nance said. “The guys went out, wrestled well and did what was expected of them.” According to Nance, there are several things to improve on, such as being more consistent and taking advantage of certain situations. “The team will battle the tough schedule ahead of them.” Nance said. “Every teammate will need to step up in order to pull it off.” According to Matheny, the team adapted well to different settings but will need to continue to progress. “We need to work harder,” Matheny said. “We just need to be more aggressive. We have a tough schedule so we need to fight through it.” The team will compete at North Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
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