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OPINIONS 8 Imagined iPod applications fulfill needs of modern student on the go.
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BEGINNING THE LENTEN SEASON, senior Danny Glover, junior Dylan Rogerson and Bishop Michael Jackels accept the offertory gifts during Ash Wednesday Mass Feb. 25.
FEATURE 10 Music evolves with each generation; links old school tunes to new era sound.
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SPORTS 16 Coaches, athletes give predictions for spring sports season.
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College Sociology class uses previous knowledge in real-life scenario; twins tested with Paiget Theory by BAILEY BUER staff writer Social sciences teacher Renee LaFever’s College Sociology class put childhood developmental skills to the test on English teacher Clair Pennycuff’s twins, Sam and Ambrose Pennycuff, Feb. 13. The students tested components of Jean Piaget’s theory. “They’re a little bit advanced,” LaFever said. “Twins are usually a little slower because they share attention.” According to www.learningandteaching. info/learning/piaget.htm, Piaget discovered children’s maturity develops in stages. There are areas of the brain where the child’s knowledge increases rapidly. Until that growth happens, the child cannot handle Ambrose Pennycuff trying new foods. certain psychological tasks. Their faces shriveled “I think it’s great in disgust at the taste to study [the theory],” of grapefruit; however, senior Sebastian Gordon they loved the taste said. “We [will have] “I’m less judgmental of people. of marshmallows. better knowledge for Things that might not seem The twins were also our children.” important to us, we can relate introduced to new toys. L a F e v e r “My favorite part created situations of to more. It’s easier to open up on was watching them experimentation such different topics in my life.” decide who would ride as differed imitation, the car,” LaFever said. anticipation, motor senior RACHEL WEBER “Sharing is not natural.” skills, relationship skills Gordon said Sam and attachment to test the twins’ development. She used toys, Pennycuff seemed more outgoing during Pennycuff’s presence, a new environment the tests, but Clair Pennycuff said this trait switches often. and even the students. “[They’re] extremely relaxed, “I don’t think about their development,” Clair Pennycuff said. “It’s normal so I [never] comfortable and very secure,” LaFever said. “They’re treated the same, so they act the thought about that.” One experiment included Sam and same.”
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UNDERGOING TESTS, Ambrose and Sam Pennycuff interact with seniors Matt McDonough and Sebastian Gordon during College Sociology Feb. 13 in the commons. Students in Renee LaFever’s class conducted experiments based on theories of Jean Piaget with the twins, whose mom is English teacher Clair Pennycuff.
These observations taught the class many things about child development, senior Rachel Weber said. “It’s important to stimulate your kids and introduce them to more experiences, so they are more comfortable outside your home,” Weber said. Students agreed this type of learning environment was very influential. “It’s not taking notes,” Gordon said. “You’re actually going to see what sociologists would do. We noticed a ton more because [LaFever] could point it out.” According to Weber, LaFever’s teaching style helps her apply these lessons to daily life. Weber said her class is very open, and they have learned a lot. “I’m less judgmental of people,” Weber said. “Things that might not seem important to us, we can relate to more. It’s easier to open up on different topics in my life.”
Revised student code of conduct in effect this spring by DANIELLE VALLIERE asst. news editor With the start of the spring sports season, a new student code of conduct, which specifies revised consequences for student abuse of alcohol, drugs and tobacco, will be put in place at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Discussion of the policy started in early October. “Parents, administrators, coaches, sponsors of activities and pastors were all involved in its creation,” Principal David Kehres said. “I also consulted the Peoria, Ill. and Omaha, Neb. dioceses’ policies and those of other in-state Catholic high schools.” The new policy, which outlines actions for first, second, third and fourth alcohol, drug and tobacco offenses, includes consequences
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of out-of-school suspension and a drug basketball and track and field, the main fault screen. Suspension for a certain percentage of the old policy was its lack of uniformity of of the sport or activity and ineligibility to punishment among coaches . practice until a clean “Before [the new drug screen has been policy], each program received by the school could go above the is also included. The “I believe that, number one, I am school’s policy,” length of the suspension encouraged by the assessment Smithisler said. “Now, varies, depending on the every sport will follow and education part of the policy, number of offenses. the same guidelines.” “I believe that, which I hope will allow students Kehres will talk number one, I am to students about the to make better decisions.” encouraged by the new policy during their assessment and principal DAVID KEHRES classes starting March education part of the 9. policy, which I hope will “[A strong drug allow students to make better decisions,” policy] helps you know people [at school] Kehres said. care about you,” sophomore Cabrini Ferraro According to Kehres and Damian said. “Drugs can ruin your body, yourself Smithisler, who coaches cross-country, girls and your future.”
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Study shows ever yday short block schedule utilizes instructional time; “A,” “B” day classes can lead to procrastination, forgotten homework by EMILY ADAMSON news editor A student walks into science class a few minutes before the bell rings and starts to organize her papers. As other students enter the classroom, she realizes she hardly recognizes any of them. With a quick agenda check, it becomes clear that today is an “A” day, not a “B” day as she thought before. She should be in the FACS house halfway across campus in two minutes. This type of jumble between “A” and “B” days is one of the most obvious and apparent problems that come along with block scheduling. Learning Strategies teacher Mary Booth said less noticeable disadvantages exist as well when one examines KMC’s schedule. “Forgotten homework [is a problem],
especially after an absence or a long holiday,” Metropolitan Educational Research (MERC,) Booth said. “[Students] procrastinate and there are three different types of high school scheduling. forget how to do it.” These include the C o u n s e l o r traditional “everyday Marlene Rethman short-block” classes, said that while block “The consistency of having the “alternating day longscheduling is an same routine every day, fewer forblock” classes, such as advantage for some the one that KMC has, classes, such as gotten assignments and shorter and “alternating semester science, it is less assignments [are advantages of long-block” classes in helpful for other block scheduling, but] the class which students have subjects. long classes each day “Certain subjects period goes so fast that the stufor a semester, and then like language or music, you don’t have practice dent doesn’t get one one one time the classes change at semester. time,” Rethman with the teacher.” The study findings said. “Students counselor MARLENE RETHMAN said the everyday shortsometimes wait to do block classes have an homework [until] the advantage in the amount night before and get of instruction time utilized: “Teachers overwhelmed.” According to a study done by in everyday short block schedules use
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WORKING ON A PROJECT, freshmen Holly Faragner and Brody Pfeifer participate in Pam Stipanuk’s Computer Applications class Feb. 24.
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IN CHEMISTRY CLASS, junior Sarah Long, science teacher Robert Archibald and junior Marygrace Mba go over electron configurations Feb. 24.
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paladin significantly more whole class instruction than teachers in every day semester and alternating semester long block classes.” In some cases, alternating semester long-block schedules have proven to be more effective when it comes to students achieving good grades in the long run. Science teacher Alan Oberley said both the longer classes and the time between classes can be good for students. “I think [block scheduling] forces students to be more organized and allows them to get deeper into the thought process,” Oberley said. Sophomore Sam Seiwert, a former East High student, said having class every other day is helpful because of the increased amount of time for homework and studying each night. “East had seven 45-minute classes per day,” Seiwart said. “There wasn’t enough time to be taught anything there. Block scheduling gives the teacher more time to teach.” The more traditional method of scheduling is seven shorter classes each day. “The consistency of having the same routine every day, fewer forgotten assignments and shorter assignment [are advantages],” Booth said. With the increasing number of scheduling types, it seems that educators will continue to search for the perfect class length and schedule that will benefit students the most. “If we could have a cross between a traditional schedule and 90 minutes, that would be ideal,” Booth said.
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Journalists qualify for state
Journalism students competed against 26 other high schools in the Kansas Scholastic Press Association Regional Competition at Wichita State University Feb. 19. Students who qualified for state were seniors Rachel King in News Writing, Max Martin in Newspaper Sports Writing and Editorial Writing, Emily Adamson in Cutline Writing, Soli Salgado in Yearbook Copy Writing, Andrew Patton in Yearbook Sports Writing and Kate Cunningham in Editorial Cartoon and juniors Zack Reed in Yearbook Sports Writing and Emily Cook in Editing. The state competition will take place May 2 in Lawrence, Kan.
Scholars Bowl places third
The varsity Scholars Bowl team placed third at the state competition Feb. 14 at Topeka West. The team included seniors captain Andrew Patton and Alison Sanchez, sophomore Joey Wenberg and freshmen Jared Ojile and Tyler Dobbs.
Sweetheart court crowned
The Student Council’s Sweetheart Dance took place Feb. 14 in the commons. Approximately 415 students attended the dance. Seniors Emily Adamson and John Bartak, juniors Riley Tigert and Brison Schulte, sophomores Cabrini Ferraro and Austin Scobee and freshmen Renee Huber and Yassin Yousif made up the Sweetheart Court.
Musicians compete in festival
Junior Stephanie Solis and sophomore Katie Gilbaugh received a Division I rating at the State Piano Festival Feb. 21 at Wichita State University. Sophomore Jared Dreiling received a Division II rating. news briefs by danielle valliere
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Variety of classes offers numerous advantages beyond grade boost Twenty years from now, what will be more memorable from high school – an extensive lecture in A.P. Chemistry on the polarity of acids and bases, or a ceramics class in which one learned to mold the perfect bowl that can be used for years to come? As today’s high schools fill with more and more class options to supplement college coursework, students often overlook exciting and meaningful classes that they feel are not beneficial to their future. They are pressured into taking extra Advanced Placement courses to maintain a 4.0 and a high class rank. These ambitious students, however, need to remember that they should take classes worthwhile not only to their future, but also to their memories. Chances to take courses such as Art I, Advanced P.E., History of Rock and Roll, Foods, Accounting I, Debate I and Journalism I are usually limited to just high school. Once in college, the flexibility in class scheduling may be lost as one is forced to study subjects specific to his or her major. The time to take advantage of these opportunities is in high school,
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which is why GPA should not be the deciding factor. There are many benefits to taking electives at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. An important advantage is that one gets to know a diverse group of people. For example, one might become best friends with the running back of the football team if he takes weights. This meeting might never have happened if another A.P. class was taken instead. Also, one
can learn about undiscovered talents he may have. How is one supposed to know that he has a knack for column writing if he never tries journalism? This new-found ability could transfer to college as a possible major or maybe even a career. It is true that multiple A.P. classes are excellent preparatory work for college and are offered at a much cheaper rate; however, this does not mean that one
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Recent development becomes new, trendy district
Walking through Sabor’s double doors, one is greeted not only by a friendly hostess, but also by the aroma of seasonings and view of the wavy metallic ceiling, illuminated by alternating colored lights. One can choose from a wide selection of meals including Fish Tacos, South American Paella and Beef Picadillo. Sabor has an upbeat atmosphere that will bring one back, wanting to try new things.
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Apple enthusiast dreams up futuristic iApplications world. By selecting a pen pal from a list, iHomework, iPushups, users can connect via iPods and hold a faceiSpeakSpanish – whether it is to-face conversation. Also, the language managing your schoolwork or barrier is not a problem, because iPenpal building upper-body strength, it automatically translates the language seems almost anything is now right on your screen. possible on an iPhone or iPod 3. iHaircut – After a bad haircut, Touch. This got me thinking – If I not only do you receive ridicule from was an Apple software designer for your friends, but you look like a fool for a day, what new applications would I a week or more. No fear crew cut victims come up with? Here are my top four – introducing iHaircut. When loading future, but not necessarily realistic, this application, a picture of yourself will iPod applications. appear. Users can then choose various 4. iPenpal – In a world almost hair styles as the picture changes entirely technological, writing by MAX MARTIN accordingly. Want to see what you letters to pen pals is the co-editor in chief will look like with a three-blade on next old-fashioned means of the sides and two inches off the communication to go. Now, with the new iPenpal application, one can top? This application is for you. 2. iChange – There are few things more communicate with people from all over the
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irritating than carrying around clunky change in my pocket. The remedy to this annoying problem is the iChange application, turning one’s iPod into a portable coin dispenser. As one collects change, simply deposit it into the iPod. Then, when a certain amount is needed, type it in and it will pop out. 1. iLocate – After clicking on this application, users will immediately see a blueprint of whatever building they are currently in. The iPod will then scan and locate all persons in the building. Each person’s location will be depicted by a moving dot, along with their name. (To all Harry Potter fans, think Marauder’s Map.) This can come into great use if trying to escape from intruders or just locating a lost friend. Althougth these may seem far-fetched today, iHope one day they will be a reality.
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Every night I sit down and watch necessary. They make us human. More the news. Be it Bill O’Reilly, Shephard importantly, mistakes allow one the Smith or Wolf Blitzer, I am bombarded possibility to redeem oneself and become with pessimistic information. Continued a better person. In the case of Phelps, terrorist attacks, unsuccessful bailouts, he apologized after the picture scandal. additional job cuts, political affairs, teen Whether people think it was okay to pregnancy, increased AIDs statistics, smoke pot or not, we can all agree world hunger, immigration problems, to forgive him. Maybe if we can drug wars — the media has become learn to forgive Phelps, it will be obsessed with finding negativities easier to forgive ourselves when everywhere. I am living in a “Debbie we, too, make mistakes. downer” world. Evidently consumers must Reportings of daily suicide have been fed up with Kellogg’s bombings and increased drive-by hasty decision to pull Phelps’ shootings make it difficult to look endorsement. Shortly after this forward to each day. It has become announcement Kellogg’s sales’ a rarity for the media to report on ratings plummeted from ninth positive happenings. I realize we do in the country to 83rd. This was have horrible things going on in the something not even the peanut world. Tragedies are unavoidable. butter salmonella outbreak could be Redemption and forgiveness, held responsible for. We, however, must replace our by ALI KRYZER the people, do have power current, cynical blackhole. over the way we think about opinions editor others and to whom we listen At times I feel as if the media purposely builds people to. up only to tear them down. For example, I recently listened to a song by when Michael Phelps’ recent pot-smoking the John Butler Trio in which the question pictures surfaced and the news stations was posed, are we an “evolutionary fart”? hounded him. Subsequently, Kellogg’s The media would like us to think so. If and Subway dropped their endorsement we become consumed by the media’s contracts with the Olympian. I understand cancerous buzz, we send the message that world-famous athletes are held to a that we are a condemned age. We may be higher standard than their less talented plagued with more impossible problems peers; however, one hit does not make than ever faced by any generation, but it a monster. The way I see it, Phelps does not mean we have to crumble. sacrificed his young adulthood to become I would like to think that there is a national inspiration for many. But the hope for the younger generation. And media would have us throw the eight gold I crave to hear more news about young medals out the window and focus on one people who are taking responsibility for night of hazy misjudgment. their actions and, ultimately, doing the I believe that making mistakes is right thing.
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1956- Elvis Presley emerges as one of the world’s first rock stars
Music influenced by culture, current generation; Trends, styles attributed to social, political events by MEGAN GAUDREAU feature editor
1960- Forming his own quartet, John Coltrane becomes the voice of jazz’s New Wave movement
1964- During this time of protest, Bob Dylan becomes increasingly popular as a folk musician
1969- More than half a million people attend the Woodstock music festival in Bethel, New York, with performances by Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin and Crosby Stills, Nash and Young
1970- The Beatles break up
“We can change the world, rearrange the world.” With all the recent debate on ‘change,’ one might think this famous line is a quote from President Barack Obama. Though the line may seem MUSIC OF THE 1960s recent or familiar, it actually dates back Music of the ‘60s was a continuation of to 1971. It is a line from the song Chicago the previous decade, with blues influences by Crosby, fused with folk music Stills, Nash and lighthearted lyrics. and Young. According to http:// “Music is a reflection of the times, but Music www.history-of-rock.com/ has long I think that music can be a medium of motown_records.htm, it b e e n was during this time that change and influence.” thought Berry Gordy opened to have musician BOB HOWSE the Motown Record the power Company in Detroit. to change It soon grew into one society and the most successful record companies is still an influential aspect of American in America, employing an assortment of culture. musicians including The Temptations,
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According to History of Rock and Roll teacher Bryan Miller, the foundation for modern music was laid in the ‘50s when blues, originally based in Chicago and New Orleans, was altered by white musicians.
Aretha Franklin and Jimi Hendrix. This time period also marked the era of the “British Invasion” led by The Beatles. On February 9, 1964, 73 million people tuned in for The Beatles’ American debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. “In our time, we always looked forward
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Miller said music of the 1980s can be described in three words — “over-the-top.” With the creation of the synthesizer, an electronic instrument similar to a keyboard, rock started using disco elements which led to new wave music. This decade was a mixture of heavy metal as well as the beginnings of punk rock and hip hop. With the country once again at ease, lyrics of the ‘80s reflected similar notions to that of the ‘50s, with less serious topics, Miller said. “Music is a reflection of the times, but I think that music can be a medium of change and influence,” Howse said. “A lot of people
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Likewise, music from today has been shaped from that of the past. According to Miller, some groups of today have been influenced by rock of the ‘70s; others have imitated aspects of the ‘90s. The eclectic collection of genres, including hip hop, rock, rhythm and blues, country and jazz is a reflection of the multi-ethnic population of modern-day United States. “Music seems to define the culture you are in,” Boswell said. “Times change with music and people can relate to music. It is an escape for people and a creative way to express who they are.”
1996- Janet Jackson signs an $80-million deal with Virgin Records, becoming the highest-paid musician in history 2001- Apple Computers publicly announce a portable music player, the iPod
2009- Coldplay wins the Grammy Award for song of the year for Viva la Vida 2008- Rapper Lil Wayne’s album “Tha Carter III” is announced by Billboard as the best seller of 2008
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FOR HONORS ENGLISH I, freshman Derek Rudd gives his Oral Biography Presentation over Dracula, a.k.a. Count Vlad III. Students were required to read a famous person’s biography and present over it.
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AT SWEETHEART, juniors Malik Grandison and DeVantĂŠ Pryor dance in the commons Feb. 14.
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PERFORMING ACTS OF SERVICE, juniors Heather Connelly, Stacy Mullen and Sarah Brennan organize canned foods at Dear Neighbor Feb. 11 during Laptop Service class.
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about life and while the world may change, human nature does not. There are so many pieces of fine literature which speak so Flipping through the agenda to profoundly to us about our history, our begin homework, a student reads various shared human experience. Life is so short assignments such as “memorize Othello Act and if we don’t read a lot in the time we have, 3, scene 3, lines 181-186” or “word problems we miss things.” #1-10 p. 305.” He groans and wonders why Stegman said the mind is a muscle – the he has to memorize what some ancient, more you exercise it, the stronger it gets. fictional character said. He wonders why he “Memorizing fine works of literature would ever need to know helps to burn advanced the internal volume of a English expression into trapezoid. And most your brain so that when importantly, he wonders “It’s important for everyone to you are writing you’re – “when would I ever I have a well-rounded education ... automatically putting use this?” it makes the person more market- down sentences that are Core curriculums far more sophisticated in high school and most able. Education is never wasted than you ordinarily colleges require certain -- it is always applicable.” speak,” Stegman said. classes, including “[English] is all about a English, math, history, counselor LIANA TORKELSON higher level of thinking and science. Students and a higher level of may wonder how they expression – something will apply knowledge from school to future this country needs, especially now. So if all professions. you want to do is flip burgers, you don’t need “[At Kapaun Mt. Carmel] we’re trying this education.” to get students to take classes to help them Torkelson said memorizing literature meet their career goals,” counselor Liana can also help with public speaking skills. Torkelson said. “Studying the variety of “Everyone will eventually have to things KMC students do allows them to be learn how to address an audience and the interesting people and not so narrow.” ability to quote respectable and wide-known Basic skills are also fundamental in literature impresses its listeners,” Torkelson subjects such as English. English teacher said. “Young minds have the ability to retain Dot Stegman said the more you read, the information in a way that will last with them more intelligent you become. It helps one into their adulthood.” become a better writer and allows one to Stegman said an English major can express themselves in more literate ways, be applied in a variety of ways. One could she said. be a novelist, a magazine or book editor, a “[Literature] opens you up to all kinds of journalist or write anything that needs to new ideas,” Stegman said. “Good literature is be written, such as instructions for iPods or
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treaties between nations. “We need literate people to continue our democracies,” Stegman said. Math teacher Rhonda McDaniel said math is used in a variety of professions, such as engineering, the medical field, construction, research, computer science and teaching. “Simple math calculations are used by most everyone in their daily lives,” McDaniel said. “Some examples are budgeting, balancing a checkbook, figuring which item is the better to buy and figuring gas mileage.” McDaniel said that most employers hire people based on their ability to analyze, think logically, follow processes and use basic math skills. The skills students learn in math help them in everyday life. “Just the other day I was short-changed at the grocery store and I used my basic math skills to recognize I was short ten dollars,” senior Amy Rider said. “A lot of people rely on technology to solve things for them, but it can’t replace basic knowledge.” Torkelson said a balanced education makes a student more versatile once they step out into the real world. “It’s important for everyone to have a well-rounded education – particularly in our global world – it makes the person more marketable,” Torkelson said. “It allows you to get jobs in multiple fields. Think about the doctor who speaks Spanish: he can approach his [Spanish-speaking] patient better with his extra knowledge. Education is never wasted – it is always applicable.” infographic and arthead by laura schlapp; information obtained by gabi cleary; information from www.wikipedia.org
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INSIDE THE LINES
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ACTIVITY: Senior Ashley Warren performs a scorpion stunt at the last pep rally of the year Feb. 13.
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Cheering for six years, senior Ashley Warren is able to perform various roles on the Kapaun Mt. Carmel cheer squad. “I really like flying because it is a good feeling to show what I work hard for,” Warren said. “I never get tired of flying or tumbling.” Warren is considering Kansas State University for college and has been practicing with the Kansas State cheerleaders whenever she can. “Ashley can cheer in college,” coach Desirae Moreno said. “ If she works hard enough, she will do well wherever she goes.” Warren recently competed at the Wichita Cheer Challenge with other KMC cheerleaders and earned the highest score for individual cheer. Warren’s competitive team, Cheer Fusion, received first at nationals. “[Ashley] is flexible in what she does,” Moreno said. “She can perform in any spot you put her in. She is very multi-faceted.” According to sophomore Amanda Marrone, Warren is always there if a team member needs support. “It is never a dull moment with Ashley,” Marrone said. “You can’t help but like her, she is always making people laugh.” Warren’s favorite pre-game routine is stretching with her squad and listening to music on the car ride to the games. “I think the squad has done really well this year,” Warren said. “It was rough at the beginning, but we pulled through and after a lot of hard work everything is going great. We all get along and we trust and take care of each other.” story by katie gilbaugh
SPORTS briefs Boys swimming competes at state
Led by senior Ryan Maloney, the Kapaun Mt. Carmel swimming team placed 24th out of 31 teams at state Feb. 20-21 in Topeka. “I am happy with how the season ended, since I know that I did my best and broke two of my own records,” Maloney said. Maloney took fourth in the 100-meter backstroke, with a time of 53.57 seconds. Maloney was not the only one who broke his personal record. The entire relay team — juniors Zack Reed and Christian Kehr and sophomores Simon Latimer and Matthew Louis — each took off several seconds from their best times. “Our team did pretty well overall this year, but I definitely think that we will have a better chance next year,” Louis said.
Five wrestlers qualify for state
The Kapaun Mt. Carmel wrestling team placed seventh at regionals Feb. 14. “Many of us were faced with hard brackets,” junior Jonathan Truman said. “We wrestled with a lot of heart and a lot of effort.”
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Truman and sophomore Tyler Dryden led the team by placing first. Seniors Mark Burrus and Max Sheets and junior Dylan Matheny all placed fourth, qualifying for state. “This is the seniors’ last chance,” coach Tim Nance said. “They both stepped it up, wrestled tough and qualified.” Out of the 10 wrestlers from KMC who went to regionals, five qualified for state. “A lot of other teams will be bringing more wrestlers,” Truman said. “It is going to be tough, but we might be able to pull it off.” Nance said the team will be successful if they continue to be aggressive and consistent.
Basketball wins at South
In overtime, the Kapaun Mt. Carmel boys basketball team beat South 60-58 Feb. 24 in South’s home gym. The Crusaders were behind for the majority of the first half. In the second half, the game consisted of continuous scoring and lead changing. During overtime, KMC was able to take the lead with shots and a defensive stop to secure the win. “Anytime we can win on the road is always good,” coach Bernie Pearson said. “Both teams made runs, and we were able to maintain it a little longer to walk away with
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[a victory].” Freshman Trayte Boswell said the team handled the pressure of the game well. “We pulled through when we needed it,” junior Mesfin Smalls said. “We were down late in the forth quarter, but [kept] it together.”
Bowlers place at City League
The Kapaun Mt. Carmel bowling teams finished strong at the City League tournament Feb. 21, with the boys placed fourth overall and the girls sixth. The boys had four competitors place in the top twenty with Gabe Montemayor finishing eighth and Alison Huffman sixth for the girls. Senior James Stephenson said the close relationship among the six seniors has helped the team be successful this year. “Just the other day at practice senior Gabe Montemayor and I were arguing over whether or not we should just bowl or bowl games,” Stephenson said. “We bowled games, which was my idea, and Gabe ended up bowling a perfect game.” The team competed at regionals at the Alley Feb. 28. Results were not available at press time. briefs written by bailey buer, victoria gilliam, anna le, nellie schafer, katelyn real, maggie wilson
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Head Coach: Chris Erickson Coaching season: Fourth Record last year: 6-2 City League finish: Third State finish: 34th Key seniors lost to graduation: Lauren Hall, Jenny Kent and Courtney LaFleur Top returning starters: Seniors Jane Gaulding and Kelsey Lahey Key element for the season: Practice hard Lahey’s goal for the season: Place at city and make it to state
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Head Coach: Alan Shepherd Coaching season: 19th Record last year: 18-3 City League finish: First State finish: Second Key seniors lost to graduation: Lauren Benning, Brooke English and Jojo Palko Top returning starters: Seniors Ali Kryzer, Sara Ragan, Nellie Schafer, Sarah Siedhoff (pictured) and Jill Wyss Key elements for the season: Work, attitude, chemistry and commitment
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Head Coach: Dan Phillips Coaching season: First Record last year: 7-0 City League finish: First State finish: Sixth Key seniors lost to graduation: Matt Henry and Ross Snodgrass Top returning starters: Senior Alex Gilkeson; junior AJ Gebert (pictured); sophomores David Auer and Jack Cantele Key element for the season: Playing every match up to potential Auer’s biggest lesson learned: “Never quit in a golf tournament because you never know what is going to happen.” 16
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-Boys TrackHead Coach: Damian Smithhisler Coaching season: Eighth City League finish: Fourth State finish: 16th Key seniors lost to graduation: Colin Hagan, John Flynn and Shane Torgler Top returning starters: Seniors Austin Cooksey, Kyle Glasgow, Nathan Nece and Jacob Rose; sophomore Clint Hitt Cooksey’s goal for the season: Getting back to state competition and doing well march
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Head Coach: Chris Stewart Coaching season: Second Record last year: 7-1 City League finish: Second Key seniors lost to graduation: Nick George, Brad Hermreck, Gus Oxler and Nick Schulte Top returning starters: senior Mark Riedl, junior Kolby Cornejo and sophomore Eric George Key element for the season: Work on playing doubles Riedl’s biggest anticipation: “Having another great season that will be challenging, but we are up to the task.”
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Head Coach: Ryan Burr Coaching season: Fourth Record last year: 11-8 City League finish: Fifth State finish: Second Key seniors lost to graduation: Dominik King and Ethan Fulghum Top returning starters: Seniors John Bartak, Aaron Boswell, Brandon Esposito, Max Martin, Matt McDonough, Adam Sawyer, Scott Schurwanz and Richard Simon (pictured) Key element for the season: “We have a lot of returning starters that understand what is necessary for a successful season.” - Burr Simon’s biggest anticipation: “We’re picked to win it and we’re going to do it.”
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Head Coach: Damian Smithhisler Coaching season: Eighth City League finish: Fourth State finish: 16th Key senior lost to graduation: Emily Toon Top returning starters: Senior Brittany Meeds; juniors Emily Cook and Katie Zwick Key element for the season: Qualify for each event Meed’s biggest anticipation: A great year for the team with a lot of good runners, throwers and jumpers march
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Head Coach: Missy Congdon Coaching season: Second City League finish: Fourth Regional finish: Second Key senior lost to graduation: Ally Graf, Cassie McGlynn and Sarah Strickland Top returning starters: Junior Alex Rodriguez; sophomores Chloe Haffley and Liz Stasiewicz Rodriguez’s best memory: Hitting her first home run 17
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CRUSADER
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DRIBBLING AROUND HIS DEFENDER, senior Dylan Knox looks to score in the game against East Feb. 20. The Crusaders lost 48-89.
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VARSITY Bishop Carroll 1/29 2231 1959 South 2/2 2081 1772 Heights 2/5 2385 1772 North/Cheney 2/9 2215/1270 1719 East 2/13 2000 1793 Northwest 2/17 1869 1627 GWAL Tournament 2/21 Sixth
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VARSITY Bishop Carroll 1/29 2538 2480 South 2/2 2312 2617 Heights 2/5 2430 2576 North/Cheney 2/9 2249/2628 2389 East 2/13 2335 2464 Northwest 2/17 2431 2480 GWAL Tournament 2/21 Fourth
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VARSITY South 1/29 27 Junction City Inv. 1/31 West 2/5 30 Bishop Carroll 2/5 46 GWAL Tournament 2/14 Regionals 2/20-21
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VARSITY KMC Inv. 1/29-31 Third Southeast 2/3 45 62 Heights 2/6 75 55 Bishop Carroll 2/13 45 43 Northwest 2/17 64 41 East 2/20 38 48 South 2/24 43 47 JV Southeast 2/3 15 56 Heights 2/6 38 47 Bishop Carroll 2/13 49 42 Northwest 2/17 24 53 East 2/20 44 59 Goddard Inv. 2/21 Second South 2/24 9 60 C-TEAM Maize 2/2 17 44 Southeast 2/3 17 44 Northwest 2/9 11 48 Bishop Carroll 2/13 26 27 Northwest 2/17 39 49
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VARSITY Southeast 2/3 87 65 Heights 2/6 57 38 Bishop Carroll 2/13 58 38 Northwest 2/17 56 62 East 2/20 89 48 South 2/24 58 60 JV Southeast 2/3 53 51 Heights 2/6 60 57 Bishop Carroll 2/13 50 43 Northwest 2/17 71 61 East 2/20 79 60 South 2/24 43 65 SOPH. Southeast 2/3 79 63 Heights 2/6 55 60 Bishop Carroll 2/13 44 45 Northwest 2/17 45 49 East 2/20 68 62 South 2/24 46 62 FR. Maize 2/2 49 45 Heights 2/6 47 61 Northwest 2/9 51 73 Hutchinson Tournament 2/16-19 First East 2/20 76 81 South 2/24 45 46
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Basketball rallies for win by ERIKA REALS staff writer The Kapaun Mount Carmel girls basketball team defeated South 47-43 Feb. 24 Trailing by one entering the fourth quarter, KMC scored 16 points in the final period to earn the win. Senior Andrea Lantz led the team with 11 points, while senior Jill Wyss and freshman Katie Anderson added eight apiece. “One of our strengths was that we, as a team, stayed confident in ourselves and didn’t give up,” junior Alexandria Rodriquez said. Despite the victory, coach Damian Smithhisler said he feels there were more needed improvements than strengths from a coach’s point of view. “We need to improve on just about everything: free throws, defense, short shots, guarding threepoint shooters and turnovers,” Smithhisler said. The Crusaders’ next game is against Valley Center March 4. The winner will advance to sub-state for a chance to qualify for state March 11-14. “At sub-state, we need to be able to improve on our execution, which means running our plays better,” Anderson said.
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