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Staffers review a book, an event, a restaurant and a TV show.
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IN A SCIENCE CLASSROOM, Nerf guns are lined up for student use. Freshmen in
teacher Blake Cicenas’ Physical Science class used the guns to conduct an experiment involving projectile motion Feb. 9.
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STUDENT 12 LIFE Freshman Noah Montgomery answers questions about his role in the upcoming spring musical, Les Miserables.
NEWS briefs Students become National Merit Finalists
Seniors Sara CiccolariMicaldi and Laura Elson both met the qualifications to be named National Merit Finalists. About 15,000 students nationwide receive this honor. Finalists can be awarded scholarships based on their academic record, information about the school’s curriculum and grading system, two sets of test scores, a school official’s written recommendation, information about the student’s activities and leadership and the finalist’s essay.
Students compete at regional piano competition
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All spring sports teams are previewed with coaches’ expectations.
Senior Stephanie Solis, junior Katie Gilbaugh and sophomore Marshall Pickarts each received a I rating at the Regional Piano Festival in Winfield, Kan. Feb. 3. This qualified them to represent Kapaun Mt. Carmel at the State Piano Festival at WSU Feb. 20. At the state competition, Solis received I rating. Gilbaugh and Pickarts both received a II.
Singers qualify for music competition photos by sean doyle, emily baudouin, marcella brooks and http://bn.com; photo illustrations by emily baudouin
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Leslie Carrillo were chosen as finalists in the city-wide Voice of the Children music competition. Three finalists were chosen in their age category. They will compete at Wichita State University March 6.
Sophomore class hosts Sweetheart Dance
The sophomore class held the annual Sweetheart Dance Feb. 13 in the commons. At the dance, seniors Anna Le and Sam Felts, juniors Brooke Poelstra and Matt Hullings, sophomores Emily Abay and Paul Lievens and freshman Aleena Warne and Damian Akao were named Sweetheart royalty.
Scholars’ Bowl competes in multiple tournaments
The Scholars’ Bowl team placed third at the City League Scholars’ Bowl competition Feb. 3. Team members included seniors Mar y Carol Franko, Alex Fondaw, Elise Chavez, Laura Elson and Caitlin Lahey, juniors Joey Wenberg, Seamus Bann, Katie Hand and Erika Demel, and sophomores captain Jared Ojile and Tyler Dobbs. On Feb. 11, the team competed on the televised game show Quest in Topeka, Kan. They battled against Topeka High for a quarterfinal place. news briefs by hillary sevart
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Freshmen ahead in race for COTY points sporting events, and charity events, like the recent Baby Drive. Due to reports of senior “rigging,” COTY has become stricter since last year, Chris The Class of the Year (COTY) contest Bloomer assistant principal and activities traditionally culminates in a senior victory. director said. Bloomer and STUCO sponsor With second semester well underway, Amy VanDorn now keep track of points, classes are competing for points to earn a help limit which and how many events can school day off sometime in late April. be COTY events and determine what a class “COTY points are class points,” senior may earn points for. Student Council member “I really wanted to Dylan Rogerson said. change how we counted “There are various “It was just assumed that and to continuously post events for students to seniors would get the day the numbers,” Bloomer participate in and attend. off -- now that the contest said. “There was just not By attending these is stricter seniors feel like enough accountability. specified events students they should just win -- they I first became aware of earn points for their some shenanigans when class. The class with the deserve to win.” the freshmen were going most points towards the senior KENDALL CROCOMBE into Christmas break end of the year earns a ahead of the seniors but day off of school.” coming out behind.” Events for COTY are planned by There has not been a year in recent the STUCO executive board and include memory that the seniors have been beaten,
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said director of development Kevin Arkin. “For years it seemed like the actual contest was useless,” senior Kendall Crocombe said. “It was just assumed that seniors would get the day off – now that the contest is stricter seniors feel like they should just win – they deserve to win.” The freshmen class is working to beat the seniors, freshman Anne Hickerson said. “I doubt the freshmen can win, but it’s cool to see that we somewhat have a chance,” Hickerson said. “The seniors are probably really surprised and will most likely start working harder to earn more points.” COTY could use more improvements, Bloomer said. “They used to say every class got something,” Bloomer said. “First place got the day off; second place went to a movie. Third place would get a pizza party. Now there’s no motivation to try past first. I just want kids to be excited. I want people to come to more than just marquee sporting events and get involved in school spirit.” infographic by bea tretbar; as of Feb. 24
Film Club alters focus from viewing to filming videos by MATT RIEDL staff writer While the Film Club might not be making Hollywood-scale blockbusters, they do enjoy producing many short films and music videos. “At first we were going to do an actual movie,” junior Linda Nguyen said. “We decided [that] would take too much time so we decided we were just going to make a music video.” This year, Film Club decided to make videos instead of watching them to appeal to more students. “We’ve really redefined what’s going on in Film Club [this year],” sponsor Clair Pennycuff said. “This group of kids was more interested in [making movies]. We all watch movies on our own time, and it’s not as fun to watch them in a classroom.” Currently, Film Club is working on making a music video to the song Sadie Hawkins Dance, by Relient K. The video follows the adventures of a boy struggling to ask a girl to a dance. “[Sophomore] Henry Huynh is the main
character of the music video,” Nguyen said. “It makes me laugh because the moves are so exaggerated.” All the videos that Film Club produces will hopefully be seen by the student body soon, Pennycuff said. “We’re hoping to have a mini film festival after school,” Pennycuff said. “Maybe not this year, but possibly geared toward next year, in the spring time.” When they are not shooting scenes for their music video, members of Film Club enjoy watching and appreciating movies, Pennycuff said. “We watch so much film we’re constantly influenced by what we’re watching,” Pennycuff said. “It’s nice to be able to slow down and appreciate the work put into making [films].” Ninh believes that it is rewarding to join Film Club because of all the projects one participates in. “If you want to do something fun and interesting, join Film Club,” Ninh said. “If you want to make a mark on Kapaun [Mt. Carmel] it’s a good way to let people know what you did.”
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Apple iPad to be released in April Lewis said. “This will revolutionize the tablet.” For 75 percent of online videos, an Adobe Flash player is a necessary installment Imagine holding in your hands hundreds and present on 98 percent of “internetof books, the daily newspaper, a copy of your connected computers.” The iPad will not use Adobe Flash, meaning video Web sites latest English essay and years of photos. The latest Apple invention, the iPad, such as Hulu will not be able to operate on the iPad, according to New iPad Puts Focus claims to do this and more. “I’m excited about it,” religion teacher on Apple’s Flash Feud by Ben Worthen and James Lewis said. “It’s extremely handy Yukari Iwatani Kane. “[The iPad] is not and looks beautiful. The going to have Adobe aesthetics of the device “I’m excited about it. It’s Flash which is really itself are great.” Http://apple.com is extremely handy and looks restrictive,” Lewis said. marketing the iPad as beautiful. The aesthetics of “What people really wanted was OSX, normal their “most advanced the device are great.” operating software on technology in a magical laptops. There is also no and revolutionary device teacher JAMES LEWIS camera or USB port.” at an unbelievable Lewis is considering price.” The iPad can access and run iPod getting an electronic reader for his philosophy Touch applications as well as new apps being class to save paper. Others devices available designed specifically for the iPad. Currently are the Kindle and Nook. While Lewis would like to try the iPad, he says the price is a bit 140,000 applications will work on the iPad. “You can buy something similar, of an obstacle. Students are also reluctant to like a net book, with longer battery life,” spend the money to buy an iPad. “I’d rather have a laptop than [the sophomore Matthew Ayres said. “You might iPad],” junior Luke Campbell said. “It seems as well get an iPhone.” Measuring less than 10 inches long, half like it would break easily, like it’d crack like an inch thick and weighing one and a half the iTouch. I would rather use a mouse, [the pounds, the iPad is very portable, according iPad] would be inconvenient.” The iPad release date is set for April to http://www.apple.com/ipad. One concept 2010 with the lowest price being $499 without of the iPad is the multi-touch screen. “The sensitivity of the touch screen is 3G networking and for 16G. For an iPad with very accurate compared to anything else,” Wi-Fi, 3G and 64 GB it is $829.
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Study finds new effects of binge drinking by DANIELLE VALLIERE news editor New research has found that a night of binge drinking could bring permanent brain damage to teens. According to a study, published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors in December 2009, by University of California, San Diego neuroscientist Susan Talpert, just one instance of binge drinking can affect the nerve tissue in the brains of teenagers. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as consuming enough alcohol to raise the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level to .08 grams percent or above. For males, this usually means drinking five drinks within two hours or four for females. According to http://cdc.gov, 90 percent of drinking done by people aged under 21 is binge drinking. “In regards to people who binge drink who are non-alcoholics, [over drinking causes] a depression of the respiratory paladin
system, a decrease in reflexes and a decrease in blood pressure – all of which can cause coma,” Jessica Mason, a nurse practitioner at Neurology Consultants of Kansas, said. The study focused on teens who binge drink a few times per month. Mason compared the health risks of those binge drink to those who drink moderately, but often. “People who binge drink monthly are more at risk for short-term problems, such as alcohol poisoning,” Mason said. “Those who drink consistently become tolerant to alcohol and start to have long-term effects, like memory impairment, dementia, loss of brain tissue and vitamin deficiencies. There are issues to both sides of the coin.” Talpert’s study found that teen girls who take part in drinking excessively do worse on tests of spatial functioning, which is generally math. Boys did worse on tests which required attention for an extended amount of time. “This doesn’t really change my position on drinking — I’m already very against it,” senior Melissa Davied said. “Not only does
it have these effects on the brain, but other health effects as well. Drinking is just not worth it.” Talpert said this is due to breaks in the teens’ white matter in their brains. “White matter is located in two places – the spine and the brain,” Mason said. “Within the brain, it’s where all the myelinated nerves are located. There is a protective covering over the nerves, so when the white matter is diseased, the covering is broken and the disease has effects on the nerve itself.” In order to better explain the functions of white matter, Mason compared it to the coding of a TV. “When the wiring of your TV is damaged, the direct line to the TV is impaired and your TV is more apt to be dysfunctional,” Mason said. “White matter is the same in respect to nerve cells.” In most cases, this kind of damage is irreversible, Mason said. “Nerve damage is, most of the time, permanent,” she said. “Nerve cells cannot be regenerated, but other parts of the brain can be retrained to do those lost functions.”
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Economy forces students to choose cheaper colleges, get loans by HILLARY SEVART asst. news editor In a 2009 Princeton Review survey, students across the nation ranked Stanford, Harvard, Columbia and Princeton their top four dream universities to attend. With each of these schools having a sticker price exceeding $35,000 a year and with no end in sight to the country’s economic crisis, some students are being forced to accept that their dream is out of reach. “One of the key things I look at when deciding on a college is cost,” senior Andrew Leivian said. “The cost of the actual education is one thing, but when you add on a meal plan, dorm costs and things like that, the price can add up really fast. This is a big thing to think about.” According to reports from the College Board, most students will have to pay up to $1,096 more than last year for 2010 tuition and fees. The ever-rising cost of college has led 38 percent of students across the nation to reconsider the type of college they applied to. Now, more students are looking to go to schools with lower tuition prices and schools that are closer to home so they can receive the in-state reduced tuition cost. This trend
has been seen at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. “I have noticed there are more students applying to junior colleges,” counselor Liana Torkelson said. “Junior college is cheaper and it allows students to get their pre-requisites out of the way, but not all majors let students do this. For example, engineering, nursing and architect majors cannot do this. If all the courses needed for a major don’t fit, this is not a wise plan.” Like attending an out of state school, enrolling at a private university might put students into more debt than a state or community college would. Some may argue that the extra debt is worth it because private schools can offer some things that more affordable universities cannot. “Private schools are definitely worth the extra cost,” Torkelson said, “The first thing they can give [a student], if the school is Catholic, is an ethical view of a career. Even is the school is not Catholic, it still gives its students extra attention. Instead of 30,000 students, the school might have 3,000. Also, students at a private university have an easier time getting to know their professors personally and more classes are taught by a professor instead of a graduate assistant.” Because of the benefits of going to a private university, some students are still applying to more expensive schools even though they cannot afford it on their own. To help these students, President Barack Obama is trying to expand the Pell Grant program. According to CBS News, his plan
is to make a college grant system that is similar to the Social Security System. Though the program might make it easier for lowerincome students to pay for college, there is speculation that middle and upper-class students would have a harder time finding private loans. “It is true that middle class students will have a harder time [getting loans], but there is still money to borrow,” Torkelson said. “Students can look at places like Catholic Family Credit Union. Big banks often sell student loans to lenders, but credit unions don’t do this.” Thanks to her parents’ continuous savings, Cosgrove said she will not have to depend on loans to pay her tuition next year. “I know my parents have been saving for me and Hilary to go to college for a while now,” Cosgrove said. “They have separate accounts for both of us that they put part of their pay check into so we won’t have to have a lot of student loans. I think that they want us to go somewhere in state so we wont have to pay off a bunch of loans after college.” Those who did not start saving early might have to rely on student loans to pay for college and will graduate with thousands of dollars in debt. This leads some to question whether college is worth the cost. “College is definitely worth the debt,” Torkelson said. “No debt will ever serve you better than debt to pay for college. Unlike a new car or something like that, a college education will never wear out.”
Get money for college through... 1) University Scholarships
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For state schools, the deadline is in November. Some scholarships are available by just filling out a general scholarship application; others may require separate applications.
Web sites like http:// fastweb.com have information for thousands of scholarship opportunities with a wide range. Deadlines vary.
Through FAFSA, students can acquire grants, student loans and work-study programs if they demonstrate need. Deadlines begin in February.
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from the editor Dear PALADIN readers,
katie hand
Technological rat race: when to buy, when to wait In 2008 I bought a new iPod for a technological trend setter has created myself so that I could store more music. a new problem — instant gratification. In 2009, the second generation iPod Society wants the newest products on Touch was released, rendering my the market and it wants them now. The “old” iPod sadly outdated. Furthering iPad is just one example of the planning, my disappointment, the iPod I had advertising and hyping that companies purchased was now being sold for far go through to satiate our need for the hottest products. less. TIME magazine’s Questions Steven Johnson began racing in Questions (and through my mind. “The pressure to own the Answers) on the iPad’s Do I buy an iPod latest and greatest merShortcomings wrote Touch to replace that when it comes to my outdated one? chandise and the satisfactechnology, it is better Should I wait for tion one gets out of feeling to wait. In his article, the next version like a technological trend Johnson states that a of the iPod Touch setter has created a new to come out so problem -- instant gratifica- person caught up in purchasing the newest the old version technology would be will be cheaper? tion.” disappointed with the Should I give up iPad. technology all Rushed to meet a deadline and a together because I will never win? Where do I put my foot down in this $499 face value, Apple’s best version of the iPad is still being developed and vicious cycle? With technology evolving every worth the wait. Technology is one of the most vital day and the economy troubling so many of us, it is difficult to determine what components of society today. Without products are needed, what a person it constantly developing, the world can do without, when to buy and when would fail to develop also. Conversely, to simply wait for the new version of a purchasing the hottest products on the market the day they are released proves product. With the release of Apple’s new to be foolish. Like speeches, senate bills and iPad, many are keeping their finances in mind, wondering if this new “it” product screenplays, most things need many is worth participating in the technology revisions to be perfected to appease the rat race in which the consumer often public — technology is no exception. As difficult as it may be, wait. It will benefit seems to lose. The pressure to own the latest a person financially and the nagging and greatest merchandise and the regrets of not purchasing the newest satisfaction one gets out of feeling like model will cease.
To some, second semester might seem to be winding down, but many activities at Kapaun Mt. Carmel are just beginning. The competition for Class of the Year [COTY] points is heating up between freshmen and seniors (page 3), spring sports are beginning a new season (pages 16-17) and Spring Break is just within reach. Conversely, it is never too late for one to make new goals and improve on certain aspects of life. Whether it be discovering and mastering one’s specific style of learning (pages 10-11) or making less obnoxious Facebook statuses (page 8), progress can start now. 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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Avoid oversharing on social networking We have all seen it. You know the one. monologues of their lives. The Facebook status that makes you cringe I am no Facebook expert, but it is safe to or the tweet that makes your say that the status was not meant toes curl. It is the girl who goes to be a place to vent your every into a deep description of her problem. I am sure I am not day or the boy who curses like alone in saying, please keep your a sailor. You know what I am personal life personal. talking about: the unrelenting Lengthy Facebook statuses Facebook/T witter/MySpace are just the beginning. There status updaters. are many events in a person’s Although some people life that should not be broadcast believe the contrary, Facebook to the world. Hence, one should statuses are not the place to post not go into great detail while EMMA KAISER your diary. It seems as though doing things such as skinning a every time I check my Facebook deer, giving birth or using the staff writer account I am bombarded with bathroom. updates. While most stick to At first, Twitter was a short and sweet, there are still those few reader-friendly Web site for businesses to that resort to posting sob stories or entire post informative, 140-character memos. It
did not take long for Twitter to become something else. It flourished throughout the celebrity community. Besides being annoying and tactless, thoughtless Internet updates can also hurt one’s reputation. When something is posted on the Internet, one’s mother, priest, employer and principal can see it. The next time you go to type what an awesome time you had skipping school or egging that person’s car, stop and think about who all might see it. Whether it be the woman in labor or the status that is more like an autobiography, they never fail to make my jaw drop or my eyes close in a bored slumber. So don’t be the next status-happy updater on Facebook or the person everyone un-follows on Twitter.
There’s a party in my tummy and its host is Old Mill Tasty Shop. Upon my arrival, I was greeted with a line of people out the door, forcing me to choose whether to leave or face the bitter cold. Choosing to stay was worth it. The retro atmosphere of the shop compliments its menu. One half of the cuisine is dedicated to soda fountain favorites, the remainder of the menu offers a variety of sandwiches, soups and Mexican dishes. I decided on a beef brisket sandwich on a tantalizing homemade kaiser roll paired with a cup of red chili for which the restaurant is famous. All items are reasonably priced around $8 each. Anyone looking for a satisfying meal at an affordable price while shopping downtown is officially invited to join the party.
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Four friends, 100 dreams, one question: What do you want to do before you die? MTV’s new hit show, The Buried Life, airing Mondays at 9 p.m., is an uplifting alternative to reality shows. Traveling the country, the boys attempt to accomplish dreams on their list of things to do before they die while helping strangers do something on theirs. Among other tasks, the group has made a toast at a stranger’s wedding while helping a girl get over her fear of roller coasters. Not only does this show stress the importance of helping others, but also it reveals an element of the human person that often goes unrecognized. Everyone has a story to tell. The Buried Life shows the importance of focusing on what one truly wants in life while taking the time to get to know others and help them.
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Chances are that those who do not like country music have not been pleased with some of the concerts in Wichita over the past few years. They have listlessly waited for the one or two opportunities each year to see great bands close to home. The wait is over. This Spring Break, their wish is Channel 963’s command. With a program of 3oh!3, Kevin Rudolph, Iyaz, Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta, the Spring Fling shows potential to add a little sizzle to the week. Close proximity to home eliminates the need to convince parents of a road trip with friends and cuts down on costs of gas, food and hotel rooms. The exhibition takes place March 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hartman Arena. With ticket prices ranging from $21$27, how can one resist?
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The Hunger Games has grabbed my attention, as well as many others’. The Hunger Games tells the story of the future of North America, which is known as Panem. To remind the citizens of the Capitol’s power, it requires each district to send one boy and one girl to compete in the Hunger Games, where the 24 “tributes” fight to the death. The Hunger Games is the perfect book for anyone seeking an adventure. The book is the most imaginative, original one I have read since the Harry Potter series. The sequel to The Hunger Games is Catching Fire, which is equally filled with adventure. According to http://www.scholastic.com, the third book in the series comes out Aug. 24, 2010. Along with many others, I will be eagerly awaiting the next book in this addicting series.
Concert: Spring Fling
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Among my favorite of MTV’s brilliant friends if I could look through their bags. creations is the show Room Raiders. Some were similar to mine, with items Three “unsuspecting victims” are taken carelessly thrown in. One in particular was from amazingly aggressive kidnappers amazingly pristine with bags filled with whose only words are “HEY (insert name things according to product. You can learn so much here) YOU’RE ON ROOM about people by what they RAIDERS!” and proceed to carry throughout the day, shove the victim in the back their favorite scent of hand of a van. While they are riding lotion, if they have a fondness around in the back of this van, for trashy romance novels, if they watch someone of the they are addicted to three opposite gender go through different kinds of lipgloss. their rooms and decide which The more I kept looking person they would like to date through purses, I felt like I depending on the contents. was coming up empty handed In my opinion, the only improvement to the MEREDITH OSBORNE each time. Nothing in my best friend’s purse showed show would be a follow up opinions editor me her sense of humor. No where the viewers get to see specific item could measure how all these relationships the fun we have together. worked out. Oh, and maybe a That is when it clicked. Room Raiders Room Raiders Wedding Special. While staring into the deep abyss that is my may be a hit show and immeasurably purse, I found myself thinking of another entertaining, but there is no way that there twist for this almost perfect show: boys could be a wedding special, and certainly not going through their prospective date’s a purse edition. I peered into my bag again, envisioning purses. I know this idea sounds horrifying to most girls, especially me. My purse is a black myself on Purse Raiders. It began with the hole of gum wrappers; a frightening vortex raider throwing all the used Kleenex in my full of used Kleenex. If one looked into my face, while I yelled, “I have the sniffles, OK?!” purse, however, he could learn things that he and ended with a black box bearing the words “single forever” on my face. would not know by just looking at me. My idea ended up turning against me, For example, he would learn that I have no sense of organization so he would not have like a Frankenstein of sorts. This brainchild I high expectations when it comes to the state created had me paranoid, and for now I’ll be of my car, my room and my locker. He would obsessively cleaning my purse and checking find approximately $2.19 in loose change. my front door for a semi-abusive kidnappers He would read funny notes from my friends, to throw me in the back of a van. sneakily exchanged during passing periods. Just Smile Back is a monthly column To enhance my research, I asked a few
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I would take a day trip to Kansas City with some of my friends.
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I would wake up in the morning feelin’ like P. Diddy.
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The seniors would probably be mad, so I would spend the day hiding from them.
“I look like a wounded animal when I dance.” “Sometimes I wish I were in a coma.”
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Different learning styles affect education, teaching process cally.” Technology has impacted traditional classrooms, Booth said. Auditory used to be One student diligently takes notes dur- the common learning style but over the years ing the teacher’s lecture while another fidg- students are becoming more visual because ets in his desk struggling to pay attention. of texting and computers. These two students have different learning Auditory students learn best through styles. verbal lectures, discussions, talking things “We all tend to have one style but we de- through and listening to what others have to velop different areas based on the ways we say. Auditory learners interpret the underlyhave been taught,” Mary Booth, Learning ing meanings of speech through listening to Strategies teacher, said. tone of voice, pitch and speed. It is important to understand your spe“[Auditory learners] are very reasoncific learning style, Booth able kids and learn best said. by listening and hear“If you know how “The development of learn- ing,” Booth said. “They you learn best you under- ing style goes a lot with ear- like to talk and a lot of stand why you are having ly childhood. Kids who were kids in drama are audidifficulties with a certain tory learners. They are teacher,” Booth said. read to frequently as a child generally fun kids to be “Then you can ask that will probably be an auditory around.” teacher for what you need learner.” In traditional from him or her.” school settings, visual teacher KELLY DANDURAND Booth said that the and auditory students three main learning styles succeed more often include visual, auditory than kinesthetic learnand kinesthetic. ers, according to Booth. It is not until high “I am definitely a visual learner,” junior school that the kinesthetic learners realize Chandler Puritty said. “When I hear some- how they can excel often via their electives. thing it takes me a bit longer to process and According to http://www/ldpride.net/ when I do hands on activities I get easily learningstyles, these learners learn through distracted and am unable to retain anything moving, doing and touching. They learn from the activity.” best through a hands-on approach, actively Booth said visual learners learn best by exploring the physical world around them. reading often. They are usually good spellers, They may find it hard to sit still for long periorganized, meticulous and more introverted. ods and may become distracted by their need “The way Mrs. [Crista] Burnett teaches for activity and exploration. her class is perfect for visual learners,” ju“Active people like me learn hands on,” nior Molly Sullentrop said. “She writes all senior James Hogan said. “It is easier to learn her notes on the board and says it while she when there is a demonstration or when I am writes it. You are able to look back at the able to do it myself.” board and remember the lesson photographiNot only do learning styles affect chil-
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dren in the classroom, but it also affects teachers. “Most teachers tend to teach how they learn because it is their comfort zone,” Kelly Dandurand, mathematics teacher, said. “We find it difficult to teach outside our comfort style. Dandurand said, it is important for teachers to incorporate different learning styles in their lessons. “Math is a very visual subject since all the writing is on the board,” Dandurand said. “For the kinesthetic, which most students fall under, I’ll have them go to the board to do the problem and then I’ll make them explain it back to the class which practices auditory.” It is important for teachers to engage students and know how they learn, Dandurand said. The students who love to read show signs of visual learning. Those who love to talk are auditory and kids who love to doodle and tap on their desks are kinesthetic. “The development of learning style goes a lot with early childhood,” Dandurand said. “Kids who were read to frequently as a child will probably be an auditory learner.” We all possess all learning styles but one is more dominant Dandurand said. Booth encourages students to use methods to improve their weaker learning styles. “If you are an auditory learner but the teacher requires you to take notes, take your notes and compare with a good student,” Booth said. There are preferences for learning and interpreting information differently, Puritty said. Whether it is by doing, seeing or hearing, they all have a unique learning style that is used to benefit them in the classroom. “As long as you are able to retain the information it does not matter what methods of learning you use,” Puritty said.
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This month on “Student Survivor,” the remaining two contestants competed in the final challenge for the title of “Student Survivor.” The students completed an obstacle course. The course not only included physical activities, but mental activities as well. The competitors completed a physical challenge followed by a trivia question. Whichever student completed the obstacle course first will be crowned “Student Survivor.” The winner will be announced next month.
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1. ROLLING THROUGH THE COURSE, senior Mesfin Small
completes chair sprints. The sprints were the final physical challenge of the obstacle course. Students had to roll backwards in their chairs, adding to the difficulty of the obstacle. 2. DOING TWENTY-FIVE JUMPING JACKS, Small and junior
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ShaNiece Pyles begin the race. Together, the two counted out the jumping jacks before answering the first trivia question. “It was tiring,” Pyles said. “It showed me how unfit I am.”
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struggled to answer the last question which was “Where are the current Olympics being held?” After being through six challenges, this question would determine who would win “Student Survivor.” THE FINAL TWO CONTESTANTS stand together before starting the race. “I knew I was going to have him on the mental part,” Pyles said. “I was a little worried about the physical part because he is athletic.” 4.
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10 questions with 1. How did you get started with drama? -My parents would always try to get me to audition for shows, but I was always too scared. Honk Jr. was my first show; it was a life changing experience. It sparked and just got better from there. 2. At what age did you start doing drama? -In fourth grade. It would have been sooner if I was not so reluctant. 3. What part did you receive in Les Miserables? -Gavroche. He is not a main character, but he is a big part because he sacrifices himself for people. 4. What was your competition for this part like? -This was the biggest part a freshman could get, so a bunch of freshmen auditioned. 5. Why do you feel you received the part? -He hits some high notes, which is what makes it such a hard part. This part is so perfect for me. 6. How did you prepare for auditions? -I went to iTunes and listened to the music and paladin
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Noah Montgomery practiced. You need to practice if you want a certain part, although that part is never guaranteed. 7. What happens during a typical practice? -Recently we had an all cast rehearsal. The whole show is sung so we needed to get familiar with the story. We have had a really great time. 8. Why are you excited about this show? -I’ve always liked the show. I was not expecting to hear that Kapaun [Mt. Carmel] was performing it. The music is beautiful, the story is classic. I never thought I’d be doing this show, especially now. 9. How is it being around upperclassmen? -I’ve gotten used to [it]. I have made a lot of upperclassmen friends. They are all very supportive. 10. What do you see in your future? -I plan to be in more shows. Drama is one of the more important things in my life. I love the drama program and to be part of it is a good experience. photo illustration by marcella brooks; infortmation obtained by alyssa bambick
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1. SHOOTING A NERF GUN, freshman Emily Peters and Chris Kollar participate in a Physical Science
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lab Feb. 9. “Basically, the lab used projectile motion equations to find the initial velocity of the nerf gun,” science teacher Blake Cicenas said. 2. AMONG FELLOW KAPAUN MT. CARMEL STUDENTS, freshman Jessica Reynolds dances with friends at the Sweetheart Dance Feb. 13. The freshman class organized the dance for the student body. “It was fun just hanging out with friends and dancing,” Reynolds said. “It was only fun if you got into it and danced.” 3. TO PROVE MIND OVER MATTER, seniors Daniel Stuart and Drew Papadelis participate in the “gallon challenge” Feb. 10 during Honors Anatomy. The students were attempting to prove that it is physically possible4to drink a gallon of milk and keep it in the stomach for one hour. Neither Stuart nor Papadelis were able to complete the challenge. “In the struggle between man vs. milk, you can chalk one up for milk,” Papadelis said. 4. IN THE FIRST LEG OF THE RELAY RACE Lukas Maki competes for the freshman team. Four teams, one from each grade, completed the relay at the pep rally Feb. 19. Maki needed to stick his face in the pie until he found the Snickers bar hidden in the pie; once he successfully completed this the second leg could begin. 5. SENIOR MICHAEL WARD receives ashes from religion teacher James Lewis. Students gathered for an All-School Mass in the gym Feb. 17. The Ash Wednesday Mass marked the beginning of the Lenten 6 of the church. “Lent gives us a reason to be holy, because as humans, we need one,” Lewis said. season paladin
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INSIDE THE LINES SARAH HAGAN
ACTIVITY: Doing a stunt, senior Sarah Hagan performs with her teammates at the pep rally Feb. 19.
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Senior Sarah Hagan prepares for soccer and wrestling performances by eating at On the Border with her squad, followed by blasting Boten Anna by Basshunter in the car. Hagan says this had been tradition for years. When she arrives at a match, all of the early morning hours of cheer practice pay off as she leads the crowd in cheers. Regardless of whether the team is winning or losing, Hagan always finds a way to invigorate the crowd and spur her team to victory. “She is really passionate about wrestling, so she’s always invested,” coach Desirae Moreno said. Hagan has been a cheerleader for Kapaun Mt. Carmel for four years, though her cheer roots go back further than that. “I’ve known [that I’ve wanted to be a cheerleader] ever since I was six,” Hagan said. “My brothers wrestled and I would sit on the sidelines and do all the cheers.” Moreno said Hagan acts as the leader of the squad not by words but by example. “She’s an incredibly genuine person,” Moreno said. “She’s very down to earth, and she always has the best interest of her squad at heart.” When Hagan graduates, her teammates and Moreno said the loss will be difficult. “I’ll miss her honesty, her passion for cheer, wrestling and her teammates,” Moreno said. matthew riedl
6 Boys Baseball vs. North @ North, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis vs. East @Riverside Tennis Center, 4 p.m.
8 Girls Soccer vs. North @ Stryker Field, 7 p.m.
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Baseball
Head coach: Steve Lienhard Years coached: Eight years as assistant coach, first year as head coach Last Season’s record: 11-8 State placement: Fourth Games to watch: Hays, McPherson, Bishop Carroll and Ark City Top returning players: Seniors Chris Hayes, Brooks Gahagan and Christian Laubhan and junior Michael Reynolds Expectations for the season: “[I’m] excited about the opportunity to watch the development of young student athletes,” Lienhard said. “Many positions will be up for grabs this year. This competition is vital in developing a program that will compete for state champions year in and year out.”
Boys Tennis
Head coach: Chris Stewart Years coached: Two years as assistant coach, three years as head coach Regionals placement: Second Matches to watch: Northwest and Bishop Carroll Top returning players: Seniors Kolby Cornejo and Daniel Stuart and juniors Eric George, Jack Klenda and Ryan Lahey Goal for the season: “[The] goal is to compete in City League, end in top [and] qualify for state,” Stewart said.
Boys Golf
Head coach: Dan Phillips Years coached: Two Last Season’s record: 5-0 State placement: Fourth Match to watch: Hutchinson Tournament Top returning players: Seniors AJ Gebert and Max Lazzo and juniors David Auer and Jack Cantele Coach’s best memor y: “The best memory but also worst was everything that happened at state,” Phillips said. “[It] put us in a state of mind to bring it home this year.”
Boys Track
Head coach: Damian Smithhisler Regionals placing: Third Meets to watch: Shocker Pre-state Challenge and KU Relays Top Retunring Players: seniors Tim Wescott, Sam Felts and Mesfin Small and juniors Clint Hitt, and David Jorgensen Expectations for the season: “We lost [the] top senior class, so [the team] might have trouble scoring points,” Smithhisler said. paladin
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Girls Soccer
Head coach: Alan Shepherd Years coached: 20 Last Season’s record: 18-2 State placing: Third Games to watch: Bishop Carroll, Heights, Notre Dame de Sion and St. Thomas Aquinas Top returning players: Seniors Caroline Kastor, Jordyn Goseland, Kristen Rathert and junior Katie Kempf Expectations for the season: “[The expectations are to] win the season [and] state, have a good attitude and love for the game and everything else will take care of itself,” Shepherd said.
Softball
Head coach: Missy Congdon Years coached: Three years as assistant coach and three years as head coach Last Season’s record: 10-6 Regionals placement: Runner-up Games to watch: Bishop Carroll, Heights and Northwest Top returning players: Seniors Kylee Gross, Bridget Lienhard and Courtney Born and juniors Liz Stasiewicz and Chole Haffley Expectations for the season: “[I expect the team to] give 110 percent effort day in and day out, mentally and physically, and the rest will take care of itself,” Congdon said.
Girls Swim
Head coach: Chris Erickson Years coached: Five Last Season’s record: 6-2 City League placement: Third Meets to watch: Bishop Carroll and East Top returning player: Senior Sarah Clark What the team needs to work on: “[The team needs to work on] team bonding, and people need to step up and do their best,” Erickson said.
Girls Track
Head coach: Damian Smithhisler Years coached: Nine Regional placement: Third Meets to watch: Shocker Pre-state Challenge and KU Relays Top returning players: Seniors Marie Schaller, Karen Akao, Katie Zwick, Emily Cook and junior Mackenzie Maki Expectations for the season: “ The girls have everyone back, so [we] expect to do well,” Smithhisler said. paladin
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Wrestling loses to Northwest
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VARSITY Southeast 12/4
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West 12/8
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Heights 12/11
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Northwest 12/18
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St. James Academy 12/19
Bishop Carroll 1/5
East 1/8
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South 1/12
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West 1/15
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Circle 1/21
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Collegiate 1/22
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El Dorado 1/23
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opponent. Dryden went on to win his match 19 - 4 Feb. 4. “He bumped up from 112 [weight class] to help the team,” coach Tim Dryden said. “It didn’t work out the way they wanted it to.” The Kapaun Mt. Carmel team lost to Northwest 21 - 46.
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Southeast 2/2
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Heights 2/5
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AT THE NORTHWEST WRESTLING MATCH, junior Tyler Dryden prepares to tackle his
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Northwest 2/16
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East 2/19
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South 2/23
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Opponent KMC
51
39
West 12/8
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Northwest 12/18
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St. James Academy 12/19
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Bishop Carroll 1/5
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East 1/8
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South 1/12
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West 1/15
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North 1/19
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Heights 1/22
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Southeast 2/2
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Heights 2/5
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Bishop Carroll 2/12
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Northwest 2/16
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East 2/19
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South 2/23
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East 12/10
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Douglas Tournament 12/12
South 12/17
Raytown South Tournament 12/18
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Third 26 Eighth
West 1/6
Augusta Tournament 1/9
Kapaun Mt. Carmel Tournament 1/16
Bishop Carroll 1/21
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Heights 1/28
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Junction City Tournament 1/30
Northwest 2/4
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GWAL League Tournament 2/13
Class 5A Regionals 2/20
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Northwest 12/3
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El Dorado Inv. 1/9
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Heights 1/21
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Emporia Invitational 1/30
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Heights & Bishop Carroll 2/10
Trinity & East 2/11
Northwest 2/16
GWAL Tournament 2/20
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Boys 2200
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First 2357 Eighth
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AT HER SIGNING, senior Caroline Kastor commits to play
soccer at the University of Kansas Feb. 2.
Seniors sign to colleges by MADELINE ENGEL assistant sports editor For most seniors, playing sports competitively ends when they graduate from high school, but a select few have decided to continue playing sports for colleges across the state. Senior Tyler Nulik, who has played football all four years of his high school career, signed to play at Coffeyville Community College. “I plan to play there for two years, and hopefully that will help me to get to the next level of playing like a Division One school,” Nulik said. Senior Chelsea Helena chose her school for reasons other than sports. “I had many other [Division One] options, but I chose Newman because of the academics, nursing program and sports programs,” Helena said. Kastor said she committed to the University of Kansas for the sports programs, facilities and coaching staffs. Kastor signed with the University of Kansas for soccer. “KU was just the perfect fit for me,” Kastor said. “The program is very successful, and I already knew some of the players on the team because I played with them in club.” For a full list visit http://journalism.kapaun.org.
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