March 2012 Paladin

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New health care plan critiqued.

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sports

Benefits, disadvantages of school uniform discussed.

College degrees and earnings explored.

Coaches discuss goals for spring season.

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diversions march 3

Seen and Heard in the halls of KMC kasey weixelman

ON ASH WEDNESDAY, sophomore Sydney Berkelhamer receives ashes. “ I’m glad KMC has an All-school Ash Wednesday Mass because it brings all the students together,” Berkelhamer said.

Dental hygiene is an important part of my life.

Oh my gosh you guys, I told you I went tanning, right? My butt got burnt, now I have baboon butt.

I don’t like how they didn’t get space travel right in Star Wars. I mean, it’s Star Wars!

Kelly Dandurand

Why do girls write like that?

Boy: How tall are you?

Teacher: 5’6” Boy: I can jump over you.

Chris Stewart

David Roberts

Mike Burrus Pat Raglin Marie Thomas design by emma seiwert; illustrations by matt ayres, ryan trollope

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news march 4

Constitutionality plan questioned, of health care critiqued

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news news march

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obamacare by the numbers $940 billion 2/3 7 2014,

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Several Wichita parishes set guidelines for financial support amanda schmitz

staff writer

As most Catholic school students know, stewardship includes giving of one’s time, talent and treasure. One way students can practice stewardship is by using their intellectual talents to the best of their ability. By implementing new guidelines for Kapaun Mt. Carmel students, some parishes are hoping to use their money more effectively by requiring students to do so.

“As a student, you are a steward of your abilities,” Superintendent Bob Voboril said.

“You are a steward of the talents God gave you; if you are not making good use of those talents, parishes can use the money they put into your education for other parish needs.”

Voboril said more than 70 percent of parishes’ Sunday incomes support Catholic schools. With the struggling economy and a high unemployment rate, parishes’ incomes have suffered.

“The economy has affected All Saints terribly,” pastor Fr. H Setter said. “In three years, we have fallen $365,000 short in our contributions [to KMC] - that was all pledged money.”

Fr. Setter said his parish has had guidelines for students in place for a couple of years. He said he receives a list and looks at the number of demerits received and grades earned to determine whether the parish will choose to support the student.

“If a student gets an ‘F’ in any class during the semester, they will be put on proba-

tion,” Fr. Setter said. “If the student receives an ‘F’ in any class the following semester, we will pull support.”

St. Margaret Mary, St. Thomas Aquinas and Blessed Sacrament, are just now setting guidelines for KMC students. Parishes such as Church of the Magdalen do not have any guidelines implemented.

“Magdalen is currently carrying its financial responsibility better than I could ask for,” pastor Fr. Pat York said. “I do require anybody who enrolls their children in our grade school or KMC to be an active steward, participating in all three aspects of stewardship.”

Though there is some controversy among students about the guidelines, junior Diana Golac thinks they are a good idea.

“I think the guidelines are a good thing,” Golac said. “The churches are making a sacrifice for us. It is a privilege to go here.”

President Mike Burrus said he thinks it is natural for parishes to look for a commitment from students. They are looking to see if the student is acting with good Christian behavior and if they are using their full intellectual abilities.

“Most [academic and behavior] problems are brought on by themselves,” Fr. H Setter said. “If a student is struggling, get a tutor or ask a teacher.”

Voboril said parishes are implementing individual policies; as of now, there is no uniform policy. He thinks over time, as priests talk to each other, there will be a more uniform set policy. kasey weixelman

DURING PRIEST VISITS, Fr. David Lies speaks to students Jan. 19. “It’s their support that keeps the school runnning,” President Mike Burrus said. “We need to make an effort to welcome them here.”

Class of ‘99 graduate returns to KMC as development assistant ashlee schif

staff writer

Change came to the Development Office Feb. 20, as Julie Valliere began her work as the new development assistant.

Valliere will perform many tasks, julie valliere such as planning development assistant the BIG event and Grandparents Day. She was hired to replace Amy Smith, who is now working at Catholic Charities doing development work.

“Amy Smith was ready for it,” Development Director Kevin Arkin said. “She was great for [Kapaun Mt. Carmel] and I wish her the best.”

As a 1999 graduate, Valliere has many ties to KMC. For her 10-year reunion, Valliere was the co-chair on the planning committee two years ago. In addition to three sisters who have previously graduated from KMC, Valliere’s sister is junior Bridgette Valliere and her brother will be a freshman next year.

“I am excited to work where I went to school and where my sister goes,” Valliere said. “It is good to be back and to be a part of the staff.”

Valliere was employed by Miracle Sign Company for three years as an administrative assistant. Following, Valliere worked for Panera Bread Co. as a coordinating caterer and certified associate trainer. She holds a degree in Elementary Education from Wichita State University. A year after graduation, Valliere taught middle school science and social studies at Holy Savior Catholic Academy.

“I had been looking for a new job and I heard of this opening,” Valliere said. “I knew what Amy Smith did and it interested me. It sounded like I would want this job.”

Even with 60 applicants, Arkin said it was a pretty easy decision. He also said that Valliere is personable and will get along with everyone here. Valliere said Arkin was very helpful, knowledgeable and easy to get along with when they worked together while planning her class reunion.

“Julie will add a lot to the department and KMC,” Arkin said. “She has a lot to offer.

She will be a valuable asset to KMC and we will make a good team.”

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matt ayres

Parishes enforce standards for students The troublemaker, the one who make sure that students are benefitting fails every test, the one who is a regular from the high-quality Catholic education in JUG, the one who never comes to the diocese provides. class — does he or she still deserve to Although it is beneficial for receive financial support from his parish parishes to require students to meet to pay for his expensive Catholic school requirements, these new standards tuition? Parishes are addressing this could work against students. For issue by instituting instance, in order to In response to the new standards for maintain parish support, students. statement, “Parishes a certain average grade As a part of the should have standards is required; standards for Wichita diocese, this vary from parish to students are lucky for the students they are parish. While this will be to be involved financially supporting,” effective in determining in a community students who do not try to the staff said: where education succeed in school, it could agree: 22 is paid for by potentially harm harddisagree: 0 their parishes. working students who put To ensure that in the effort and still cannot students are benefitting properly from earn satisfactory grades. this generosity, some parishes are In order to prevent a instituting new standards for grades, misunderstanding like this, failing church attendance and stewardship. students should be required to meet Since the parishes support their with parish administrators to discuss students, the students in turn should grades and why they cannot meet be willing to support their parishes and standards. cooperate with requirements.

Overall, this is a step in the right Parishes are right in enforcing direction. Enforcing standards will these standards; they should not spend produce high-quality students and thousands of dollars educating students Catholics; it will also prevent parishes who do not take their faith and education from spending funds on those who do seriously. New requirements will help not make the effort to be successful.

letter from

the editor

Dear PALADIN readers, With Spring Break quickly approaching, students must avoid falling into a slump of laziness and procrastination. We must remember to continue with hard work and persevere as the end of the year is near.

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 on this page.

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opinionsmarch

YOUR TURN

Eating healthy, exercising continues to challenge editor

How do you feel about the parish regulations for tuition coverage?

emma kaiser opinions editor

We are officially a month and a half into the new year (by the time you read this it will be two months), and my New Year’s resolution plan has still not gone into action. For many, this is the time of the year when their resolutions are fading out and they are giving up. I am that sad individual who still has yet to begin her resolution.

On the eve of Jan. 1, I promised myself, as I have for many years, that I would start eating healthier and exercising more frequently (or at all, for that matter). It should not be that hard! I certainly have the resources to be successful. While my house does have its fair share of junk food, we normally have a good supply of fruits and veggies, and it is not like fries are the only thing the cafeteria sells. My family has a YMCA membership, but for some reason when it comes to choosing between broccoli and a brownie, or between a workout and a movie marathon I always pick the latter.

Do not get me wrong, there have been days where I have succeeded: getting up and actually going to the gym in the morning or grabbing an apple for breakfast instead of a peanut butter cup. But there have also been days where I have failed…miserably. I would be all prepared. I had my bag packed for the gym the night before, my alarm set. I would even get up and drive to the YMCA half asleep.

I would go into the locker room and put my things in a locker and then I would bend over to lace my shoes and realize how tired I was.

Before I even knew what was happening, I would have my things all packed up and be headed home for another 30 minutes of sleep without ever even setting foot on a treadmill.

I am sure you have all been faced with that moment in the cafeteria where you are looking at the fries or the ice cream or the chips and then out of the corner of your eye you see the dreaded salad bar. After an entire week of fries and cookies, you decided that Friday would be the day to try out the salad bar and eat a little healthier. You see images of fat sugarplum fairies dancing around in your head and you say to yourself, “I do not care.” Then you pick up your fries and smother them in ranch dressing (at least that is what I do).

So what can we do to fix this problem? Maybe I need a better support system. Or maybe I do not want it badly enough. If you are in the same shape as me, making it all the way to the gym before you quit and go home, or subconsciously reaching for the Oreos for your afternoon snack, it is okay. Eventually we will hit rock bottom and be forced to take action. And even if that never happens, you can take comfort in the fact that you can always try again next New Year’s with a whole new resolution.

senior tianna todd

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It seems fair because they are generous enough to pay for our education, so we should work hard.”

junior victoria le

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I think it is ridiculous because some people are not as smart as others.

Everyone should have equal chance to go to a Catholic school.”

sophomore patrick burrus

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I think it is a good idea because you don’t want the church’s money to go to waste.”

freshman peyton miller I think it is a good idea because some kids slack and it makes them try harder.” information obtained by amanda schmitz

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76%

of students think that the total cost of the Kapaun Mt. Carmel uniform is too expensive.

77%

of students said that they have either outgrown their uniforms or they have worn out.

30% Of those 77 percent, 30 percent did not replace them.

89%

of students believe that they should be able to buy certain parts of their uniform outside of the Parker brand.

Staffer explores economic benefits, setbacks of school uniforms Near the end of every summer, before school starts, my three best girlfriends and I drive up to Kansas City to go shopping for school clothes. They all go to public schools and wear whatever clothes they want; I, of course, wear a uniform. None of the three could imagine the horror of wearing the SAME thing as everyone else, EVERY day. ali oatsdean While the Parker Uniform bill can staff writer add up quickly when purchasing uniform staples before school starts, students really only need to replace their uniforms when they become worn out or too small. For extremely active people or those going through growth spurts, uniforms might need to be replaced fairly often. Students falling into neither of those categories, however, can usually make their uniforms last awhile.

What if a student outgrows all or part of a uniform midway through senior year? Buying a sweater or skirt that will be worn only during the day for one semester, and then never worn again

is not particularly economic.

Spending a couple hundred dollars to stock up on pants or skirts, shirts and sweaters for four years does not sound that bad, but what about normal clothes? We all still buy clothes for after school, the weekends, and summer. When you put it into perspective, financially, uniforms are not saving anyone that much money.

While they might not be more financially savvy than free dress, uniforms do have many positive aspects. Coming to school and seeing a sea of blue and white is very calming to me; I love it. On Spirit Days, concentrating in class is so hard because there are so many colors and distractions. It is also nice knowing that I will never feel insecure about an outfit since we are all wearing the same thing.

Even if it would be cheaper to wear normal clothes to school, I would not trade in our uniforms. It gives our school a sense of identity; a sense of unity. When people see a student in our uniform, they know he or she is from KMC. Our uniforms are statements of who we are as Catholic Christians; they bind us together.

We are one school, one uniform, one religion.

photo illustrations by kasey weixelman; information obtained by caroline engle; infographic by rachel white; 120 students surveyed

From Page to Screen

opinions march 11

Staffers review favorite book-to-movie adaptations

The Lovely Bones When turning a book into a movie, there is much pressure on the producers and director to include the key ideas and necessary details that the book offers.

In most cases, the book is favored over the movie, but as for The Lovely Bones, I feel that was not true.

I read the book The Lovely Bones and enjoyed it very much.

The author, Alice Sebold, did a wonderful job of building plot and suspense. Through the thoughts of the main character, Susie Salmon, a young girl who is murdered by her neighbor, the reader develops a strong emotional connection to the story. I felt that this connection would be difficult to form through the movie. The Lovely Bones represents a tragic event in the life of a family, and I would have been disappointed if the movie did not convey the same feelings that the book did. I was not let down though.

The Lovely Bones as a movie was just as good, if not better than the book. The directors and producers did not leave out any events or details that the book included.

The movie fulfilled my visualizations of the book and brought me closer to the characters.

Unlike other books that have been turned into movies, I think that The Lovely Bones was very well transformed. Either by reading or watching, The Lovely Bones is a great story. miranda mccormack

The Help

The movie The Help stays surprisingly true to the novel written

by Kathryn Stockett. There are a few subtle plot differences and deleted scenes, but these enhance the movie, not detract from it.

In the book Skeeter, the main character, is portrayed as loud, large and tall. Though she is still headstrong in the movie, Skeeter is played by slim, 5’4’’ actress Emma Stone, but this minute detail does not detract from the movie’s authenticity. Before watching the movie, I was concerned that the portrayal of the characters would not be very believable. My fears were subdued, however, when I saw how well the actors were cast for their roles.

Overall, the small differences between the book and the movie translated well to the screen. Although I usually enjoy books more than movies, this is one instance where I preferred the movie. The Help was well directed, acted and is quite realistic, as proved by the picture’s many Oscar nominations and the award for Best Supporting Actress. The Help is very enjoyable, whether you read the book, see the movie,

katie crandall

Never Let Me Go I was actually surprised that I liked the movie Never Let Me Go as much as I liked the book by Kazuo Ishiguro. When I read a book and then see the movie, most of the time the book is much better; however, this film exceeded my expectations.

Never Let Me Go is a science fiction novel that tells the story of three young students, Kathy, Tommy and Ruth, in late 20th century England who attend a strange boarding school called Hailsham. The teachers constantly remind the students that they are “special” and have a great purpose in life.

With many surprises and twists, Never Let Me Go is an interesting, yet haunting, novel.

It is somewhat depressing, but Ishiguro does a wonderful job of creating suspense and luring you into the story. The film, directed

by Mark Romanek, was almost exactly the same as the book. The actors, Carey Mulligan (Kathy), Andrew Garfield (Tommy) and Keira Knightley (Ruth), were perfect for the characters. I think the movie enhanced the book and helped me understand it better, since the plot was sometimes confusing.

I would recommend both the movie and the book to anyone who likes science fiction or suspense; although, I would say Never Let Me Go the movie is definitely for mature audiences due to some inappropriate parts. bailey holm

photos by tiana chin, emma kaiser, obtained from www.thehelpmovie.com

engineering manager

chief executive

- Requires advanced education & training - Involves unusual skills - Requires lots of responsibility - Has long work hours - High living cost area

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why do they make so much money?

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D i d y o u k n o w ?

Y o u c o u l d earn up t o $ 1 0 2 a n , 030 u a l l y w i h tout a c o l l e g e d egree?

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highest paying careers that DO NOT require

a college degree

1. Air Traffic Controller $102,030 2. Police$64,430 Supervisor 3. Real $58,720 Estate Broker 4. Elevator Installer $58,710 5. Radiation Therapist $57,700 6. Immigration $53,990 Inspector 7. Police$53,990 Detective 8. Police$53,990 Identification Officer 9. Commercial $53,870 Pilot 10. Talent Director $52,840

Experts, students discuss factors in choosing college majors katie elliott

asst. feature editor

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hould I go to college for what I love, or for what will get me a job?

This is the question asked repeatedly by many young people considering different colleges and careers.

A survey conducted by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce on Jan 4 revealed that students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in the arts, humanities and architecture experience much higher unemployment rates than graduates in fields such as health, education and agriculture and natural resources, as well as business and engineering.

“I think part of that is supply and demand,” Jill Pletcher, director of career services at Wichita State University, said. “We’re not creating enough people in some fields.”

Pletcher said that a lot of these positions with high employment rates involve math or science or both, and there are fewer students who enjoy or do well in these areas.

Counselor Erin Eilert also said she generally sees more students going into areas of arts and humanities, such as psychology, than business or engineering. Senior Lauren Schilling currently plans to receive a degree in art education, hoping to become an art teacher. She has, however, considered future costs and challenges.

“My first thought was that I wanted to do graphic design, but it’s $10,000 to get the [necessary] kit,” she said. “Cuts in art funding might result in less teaching opportunities, but I’m not really worried. I could get paid to do what I love for a living.”

Senior Jared Ojile, on the other hand, said he has always wanted to be a doctor and plans to major in biochemistry.

“Medical professions will always have job security,” he said.

Eilert said engineering majors can usually get a job in a company like Koch fairly easily immediately after college graduation, but health majors need further education, and any art degree would generally need a master’s degree.

Despite these challenges, Eilert would still advise students to major in something they enjoy. She said if a person majors in a certain field just to guarantee job security, it could lead to a desire to return to school later in life, which would mean even more expenses.

“If you hate what you do, it’s going to make you miserable,” Eilert said. “It’s better to follow your heart and do what you want to do, then everything else falls into place.” information obtained by alyssa scott from http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com; design, infographics by rachel white

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13.9

The current percentage of unemployment among college graduates with a degree in The starting salary for the lowest-paying architecture. undergraduate degree, child and family studies.

29,500 5.4

93,000

The current percentage of unemployment among college graduates with degrees in health and education.

The starting salary for the highest-paying undergraduate degree, petroleum engineering.

College Degrees:

By The Numbers infographic by rachel white; information obtained by alyssa scott from http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com and the wichita eagle

student lifemarch 15

AT THE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD INVITATIONAL, seniors

Nick Hoffman and Aaron Schif set up their robot Feb. 4. “It took us about a week for the initial build of the robot,” Hoffman said.

“It was supposed to pick up items and put them in different containers within a three minute time limit. The competition taught me a lot about engineering.” The team received third place in the robot competition out of 10 schools.

zach holland

anna gonzalez

FOR FAITH AND REASON, juniors

participate in a Socratic Seminar Feb. 16. Religion teacher Tony Brandt’s class debated the five proofs for the existence of God. “Everyone had to speak and participate,” junior Daniel Hullings said. “[The seminar] gave you a feel for everyone’s view and perception of the five proofs.”

tiana chin

anna gonzalez

DURING PRACTICE, the band plays Feb. 10. “We were playing our contest

music, ‘Incantations’ and ‘Ms. Liberty’ to practice for state competition,” senior Charles Brooks said. The band meets every A-day after school in the auditorium.

FILMING THE MUSICAL GREASE, seniors Danny Mitchell and Paul Knapp

and junior Anne Hickerson act in the beginning scene when the characters Sandy and Danny reunite. “We were seeing each other for the first time and realizing that we go to the same school,” Hickerson said. “He was acting too cool for me.”

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STATS

info obtained by amanda schmitz, miranda mccormack; design by halsten higgins, christian williams; photos by tiana chin; 120 students surveyed

“I love country because I’ve grown up on it. It always makes me feel better.”

playlist:

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TROUBADOURGeorge Strait AMARILLO SKYJason Aldean RING OF FIREJohnny Cash RED DIRT ROADBrooks & Dunn PAPA LOVED MAMAGarth Brooks sophomore natalie meitzner HOW FOREVER FEELSKenny Chesney BIG STARKenny Chesney

SONGS in the 2011 TOP 10: Crazy Girl - Eli Young Band Tomorrow - Chris Young Just Fishin’ - Trace Adkins You Lie - The Band Perry

KMC students that listen to country: 28%

COUNTR Y

Playlist: 1. Built to Fall - Trivium SONGS in the 2011 TOP 2. Crazy Horse10: - Black Label Look At Me Now Chris Brown playlist: Society Far Away - Marsha Ambrosius 3. Strange Terrain - Circa THROW IT IN THE BAGLil Wayne Moment 4 Life - Nicki Minaj Survive THE MOTTO “pullquote goes hereDrake pullquote No Hands - Waka Flocka Flame 4. Friday Night (Going Downgoes here pullquote goes here SMILE BACKMac Miller In Flames) - The Damned pullqote goes here pull quote WORK J.Cole goes hereOUT pullquote goes here” Things KMC students that listen to HEISMAN PART IITyga 15. Rock Show - Blink-182 hip hop/ rap: 39% ALL AROUND TOWNJ EZ

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“I think hip hop stands out because of the beats. All the songs are really catchy.”

senior shia junior joeylabeauf attwater

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Students share favorite music genres, playlists and bands music and experiences

“I love alternative, because it’s not limited to any one specific thing, it can be expanded continuously out to many, many, many senior shia subgenres.” labeauf junior henry moore

Songsininthe the2011 2011TOP top 10: STATS SONGS 10:

playlist:

LOSTColdplay WE ARE THE PEOPLEEmpire of the Sun HOLIDAYVampire Weekend CRASH INTO ME Dave Matthews Band MEET ME IN THE CITYThe Black Keys SCAR TISSUE Red Hot Chili Peppers DO YOU REALIZEFlaming Lips

ALTERNATIVE STATS SONGS in the 2011 TOP 10:

Rope - Foo Fighters The Cave - Mumford & Sons Help Is On The Way - Rise Against The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie - Red Hot Chili Peppers

KMC students that listen to rock: 15%

Down- Cage the TheShake CaveMe - Mumford&Sons Elephant Sail - AWOLNATION ChangingAirborne Tighten UpThe - Black KeysToxic Event Shake Me Down - Cage the Tighten Up’- Black Keys Elephant Sail- AWOLNATION

KMC that listen to KMCstudents students that listen to alternative: 10% indie/ alternative 10%

“I started listening to rock music when playlist: I heard the song ROMANCE ISThe DEAD Parkway Drive FRIDAY NIGHT Damned Things ‘Chapter Four’ BUILT TOSociety FALLTrivium CRAZY HORSEBlack Label

by Avenged SevCRAZY HORSE Black Label Society STRANGE TERRAIN Circa Survive enfold. I’ve been PAPER WINGS Rise Against BUILT TO FALL Trivium hooked ever since.” STRANGE TERRAINCirca Survive senior stephen moorePAPER

WINGSRise Against BONES CREW the Fall BONES CREW BlessBless the Fall ROCKSHOW SHOW Blink- 182 ROCK Blink-182

ROCK

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Off-road sport provides pastime for senior boys With spring comes rain, and with rain, mud. Covering shoes, tracking staff writer across floors, and soiling clothes — for most people, these are typical experiences with mud.

For a group of senior boys, however, mud equals excitement and adventure as it takes the form of an off-road motorsport known as mudding.

Mudding involves driving a vehicle though muddy pits, shallow rivers or up hills. Usually driving 4x4 vehicles such as Jeeps and trucks, seniors Zach Brawner, Rob Tinker, Ian Trollope and Jacob Warren mud outside of school.

“I got into mudding when I was a lot younger, when my dad used to take me,” Brawner said. “Now that I have a Jeep, I go all the time.”

Students may have noticed the mud-caked vehicles in the parking lot. These vehicles also have modifications which help navigate trails.

“My [Chevy] Tahoe has a four-inch lift and one mud tire,” Tinker said. “The one mud tire makes all the difference.”

With an aftermarket suspension, the students can raise their cars off the ground allowing them to climb steeper obstacles and cross deeper waters. Mud tires are wider than average, and their texture allows them to dig into the ground for tread.

“I love going into my pond at home, spraying mud into the air in every direction

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while the sun beats down on my head,” Trollope said.

Dangers involved usually include no more than getting stuck for a little while, which is easily remedied by being winched and pulled out by another driver.

“I rolled my Jeep a few months back and totaled it,” Brawner said.

“But now it’s back to normal.”

Mishaps while mudding are rarely serious.

“Yeah, a lot of the time we get stuck,” Warren said. “I always have to pull Rob out. I connect his truck to a wench and we pull him out of the mud.”

Getting un-stuck may be tedious or annoying, but the seniors said they would not change the times they have spent together playing in the mud, driving though the murky waters and getting stuck.

“Overall we’ve had some great times mudding,” Trollope said.

“That’s what it’s about. Spending time with your buds, and getting a little mud on those tires.”

MUD, SWEAT & GEARS photo by mattie lonergan; design by madisen sleconich

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Inside the Lines: RENEE

HUBER

Providing talent and personality, senior Renee Huber has been on the pom squad for all four years of her high school career; however, her dancing began long before freshman year, at age 4.

“My mom danced when she was younger,” Huber said. “She wanted a dancer and she got one. I just could not stop when she introduced me to it.”

Huber said she used to take all sorts of classes, including a hiphop class with her brother which was very entertaining. She said her brother cheers her on in dancing, just as she supported him at his one recital when he was younger. Her parents helped her to pursue dance throughout her life, paying for classes and summer programs.

“My family is really supportive,” Huber said. “They come to most of my performances and encourage me to do my best.”

Coach Tiffany Cohlmia said she has seen a lot of growth in Huber throughout the four years of working with her. She said Huber is still the same phenomenal dancer she was as a freshman, but she is much more confident now as a person and dancer.

“She is very energetic and encourages us to do our best,” freshman Sophia Gilkeson said. “She is also an amazing dancer and makes pom so fun.”

Huber has won various awards for her solo performances. This summer, she was asked to apply to be a National Dance Alliance (NDA) staff member. NDA is the camp the pommies attend every summer. At the end of camp, the staff picks a couple of seniors and asks them to become staff members.

“She has a unique personality,” Gilkeson said. “She is just really entertaining and genuinely kind. We will miss her very much next year.”

Huber said the best part of being a pommie is getting to know all the girls through team bonding. Another of Huber’s favorite parts are the performances. She said they never get old. Huber plans to try out for the dance team at Wichita State University first; however, she doesn’t want to stay in Wichita for very long. Eventually, she wants to transfer to University of Alabama due to their talented dance team and to experience someplace new. She said she hopes to be dancing for a long time after high school.

“Dance has always been an escape from stress for me,” Huber said. “I have been able to experience new styles and techniques, different choreographers, and various places in the country.” story by grace hesse; infographic by madisen sleconich; photo by tiana chin

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Spring Previews girls swim and dive coach: Maureen Hansen key swimmers: seniors Bridgette Ayala and Sydney Hartkopp, juniors Hannah Bongers, Ellen Crocombe and Marisa Meyer record last year: fifth in City League

girls soccer coach: Alan Shepherd key players: seniors Taylor Kruse and Laurel Lujano record last year: 13-4-1 goals for season: win City League, regionals and state

goal for season: “Start strong and get stronger,” Hansen said.

advantages/challenges: “Getting the experience to challenge for our goals,” Shepherd said.

changes/improvements: “[We] lost a lot of good seniors, but have so many returners,” Hansen said. “Our backstrokers have improved.”

coach: John Kornelson

advantage: “[It is good to have] assistant coach Jane Gaulding,” Hansen said.

boys golf coach: Dan Phillips key players: senior Andrew Munds, sophomores Sam Stevens, Matthew Gilbaugh and Nick Auer

track

key runners: seniors Libby Weber, Morgan Cooksey, Megan Crawford, Matt Ayres and Tony Baldessari, juniors Ian Daley and Max Hesse goal for season: to improve state finishes changes/improvements: “We have a great core of kids who have worked hard over the winter and I’m sure that will have an impact on some key improvements in the sprints,” Kornelson said.

record last year: undefeated in regular season, City League champions, regional champions, fourth at state

coach: Steve Lienhard

goal for season: “We’re young, but we want to win City League and regionals and go to state,” Phillips said.

key players: seniors Max Hagan, Nathan Degenhardt, Thomas Meitzner and Kevin Luman, junior Tyler Jennings

changes/improvements: “A lot of seniors graduated from varsity last year, so the leadership will be a change,” Phillips said.

record last year: 15-8

baseball

goal for season: “Win state championship; to be strong in City League and do well in sub-state to get to state,” Lienhard said.

boys tennis coach: Chip Reed record last year: third place in City League, first place in No. 2 doubles, second place in No. 1 doubles, Daniel Hullings finished third in No. 2 singles, five qualifiers for state goal for season: “Our goal for this season is to do the proper planning, preparation, and practice which will lead to the proper performance,” Reed said. advantages/challenges: “The challenge this year is to find out who our top singles players are, and to develop some top flight doubles teams to compete in the City League duals and tournaments,” Reed said.

softball

coach: Missy Congdon

record last year: season: 15-7; league: 12-4 goal for season: “One of our goals will be to work really hard with our pitchers,” Congdon said. “Also, continue to work on all areas of the game -- improve each and every day.” changes/improvements: “I foresee a young, inexperienced team with a lot of talent and great potential,” Congdon said. “Our team will possess some of our top returning hitters, which helps the outlook of our team offensively.

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enjoyable childhood sports give

skills, advantages

Students compare games, sports played in youth to sports played in high school From the playgrounds of elementary school and middle school, athletes come to high school to develop the skills of their youth into competitive skills for high school sports. After playing sports in grade school, high school students see the advantages certain games and sports have brought.

“I certainly wouldn’t be as good as I am now,” sophomore Daniel Kelly said. “A lot of the skills you have when you are younger [help you in high school].

It is mainly muscle memory; you just have to get the mental game down.”

Along with developing skills, playing sports in grade school provides other advantages to high school athletes. Junior Emily Peters, who in grade school played soccer, basketball and softball, swam and danced, said the variety of physical activity when she was younger was very useful to her.

“It helped me narrow down what I wanted to do and decide what was best for me and what suits me,” Peters said. “It made me more active and social.”

Other games played at recess and in PE such as jump rope, dodgeball, kickball, four square and red rover, gave students an opportunity to play for fun. “[I enjoyed] just having fun and winning,” junior Sam Wescott

said. “I definitely put a lot more time into sports in high school and it is a little less fun. It is more of a job, definitely more competitive.”

For senior Danny Mitchell, these recess games and grade school sports were taken very seriously. He said they were fun and competitive.

“We tried a lot harder with games back then,” Mitchell said.

“It was a bigger deal. But if we are just at the [YMCA] now, it is more chill, not as competitive. We just really got in to it back then and the competition [was the best part]. If your team won you could brag [to your friends] the rest of the day.”

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useful games for aquiring skills in football, baseball, softball, basketball “Tetherball would teach tracking [for basketball].

Foursquare would help with lateral movement, side to side, and it is also passing. Capture the flag would [also] help with agility and teamwork.” coach john cherne

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“Dodgeball is a transferable skill because you can catch. Plus, any time you move athletically - running, jumping - it helps in football and in any sport.” football coach david roberts

“Kickball [would prepare you for baseball or softball because it] has the same basic principles [as those], except without using a bat. Dodgeball would also help with throwing and being able to catch the ball.” junior tyler jennings

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