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feature Smartphones have the ability to track the locations of their owners, p. 12. connor mueller
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Senior Anna Korroch goes on her second date as the Kapaun Mt. Carmel bachelorette with junior Ross Puritty, p. 14.
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he majority of Kansans are Republicans, as shown by 56 percent of popular vote being for the Republican candidate during the 2008 presidential election (US Election Atlas); similarly, Kapaun Mt. Carmel is a predominantly Republican school, as 78 percent of students surveyed Sept. 24 identified themselves as Republicans. “[As a Republican] I believe in a better America with conservative ideals,” senior Katie James said. “Less government [means] less reliance.” While most students are Republicans,
the Democratic Party is also represented through the 8 percent of students who are Democrats. “[Democrats] are out to ensure rights for everyone [and] making sure everyone has a fair shot,” sophomore Nico Vigil said. “[Obama] knows what he is doing and his international policies are great.” While some students are Democrats or Republicans, others choose to be unaffiliated with either of the main political parties. “Partisan politics is ridiculous,” senior Molly Wierman said. “I want to vote and be
seen as someone with opinions based on something other than a political party.” Regardless of their political party – or lack thereof – students can have a major influence on the election according to Debbie Luper, Fourth District Vice-Chair of the Republican Party of Kansas. “It’s very important to involve high school students in the political process,” Luper said. “Learning to compare and evaluate party platforms and individual candidates is essential to the democratic process and to ensure an informed electorate. Students often (continued on p.4)
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Continued from p. 3 study these components in class or in political clubs and can then educate and inform busy parents, friends and co-workers about details that are deliberately overlooked or filtered by the media.” Some students can use this influence on more than just their relatives and friends – 92 percent of seniors who are of age plan to exercise their constitutional right to vote. In the 2008 presidential election, 83 percent of 18-year-olds voted, according to rockthevote.org. “It is our duty as citizens to take part
in our government,” senior Hannah Martin said. “We have no right to complain if it is within our power to change things.” There have been times where elections have been tied and had to be decided in another way. A recent election for county commissioner in Butler County ended in a tie and had to be decided by a coin toss. Situations like this emphasize the importance of every vote, Luper said. “Every election has the potential to come down to that one vote, and each of those votes multiplied across precincts,
Student pushes for Romney I want Mitt Romney as president because of his moral, political and economic stances. Romney is pro-life, religious and supports traditional marriage. He is also a capitalist and a reform-minded conservative. He wants to downsize the government, reduce taxes, reduce government spending, decrease welfare, stop inflation, reduce corporate taxes and prevent the new health care plan from going into action. Downsizing the government would fred oxler reduce the number of people relying on guest columnist taxpayers’ money for income. This would limit government agencies that absorb most of our country’s money. Lowering taxes would allow the individual to have more money to spend. Once the individual spends the money, he or she helps stimulate the economy and cause growth of businesses. Cutting government spending would help reduce national debt. Decreasing welfare would allow the government to keep more money, encourage those on welfare to look for work and prevent socialism. Inflation causes the price of the US dollar to decrease, making it difficult for an individual to save money. In fact, the inflation rate is higher than the interest rates on most saving accounts. Romney promises to slow the printing of US currency. The current corporate tax rate is 35 percent, which is higher than other countries. High tax rates cause businesses to move to other countries, causing the United States to lose money from large corporations. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is irresponsible not only politically but also morally. It pays for contraceptives and abortifacients. The Catholic Church has taken a strong stance against this policy. It is also a form of welfare which causes government spending and will raise taxes. All of Romney’s reforms will help the overall economy and an individual’s personal wealth. Romney will repeal liberal mandates, institute conservative principles and fix this nation’s economy. For these reasons, I hope Romney wins the election.
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districts, counties and states can definitely change the course of individual local, state and national races,” Luper said. “It’s important to remember the grueling process that our founders and the colonial patriots endured to ensure that each of us have the right to choose our representation. Apathy in exercising that right disrespects their sacrifices and the gift of freedom they fought to give each of us as American citizens.”
I will listen to any political viewpoint and am open to other beliefs; however, I most often agree with the Democratic Party and President Barack Obama. This agreement mainly comes from two things I see as important to any country: foreign policy and the government’s role in the economy. To understand my views on foreign policy, it would be best to start with my opinion on America’s financial system. I believe the government should have a role in helping its people. Some people believe welfare mariah mchenry should be done away with all together, guest columnist but without welfare, or a similar system, those who cannot help themselves, such as mentally and physically handicapped individuals who cannot obtain jobs, would never be able to survive. I will admit there are flaws in the way it is run today; however, I would not be able to tolerate such an extreme form of social Darwinism that prevents people like them from getting the aid they need, a view the Democratic Party holds and Obama generally enacts. This outlook extends to foreign policy. To me, using and having a large military should not be America’s first response to a crisis. This policy seems like a type of Darwinism where only those with the strongest military survive. A better option would be diplomacy, economic sanctions or even flat-out attempts at cooperation to solve a problem. The Democratic Party platform advocates a smaller military and to use other means to solve conflict whenever possible. Obama frequently follows the party’s guidelines, which makes him my first choice when it comes to foreign policy. Although I am a Democrat, it has taken some thought whether or not I will vote for Obama this coming election. The economy is growing, but this growth is not as fast as it could be. Some of his policies have not exactly followed the party’s overall ideals either. That said, the other candidates are even further away from what I believe a “fair and just” government should be. No one is perfect, especially politicians, and Mitt Romney may have his strong points, but to me, Obama embodies my ideals of what a president should be more than any other candidate.
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photos by monkeyz_uncle, marc nozell and used under a creative commons license; information obtained by caroline engle from huffingtonpost.com, mittromney.com, change.gov
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Be informed: these Websites can help you decide how to vote Votesmart.org
Its section “Vote Easy” lets one choose his or her positions on key issues such as abortion and gun rights, then matches those positions to the candidate who supports most of them.
Ontheissues.org
While more text-heavy, this website covers all of the comments and decisions politicans have made regarding 24 different topics. background by sarah frangenberg
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Seen on students’ Twitter accounts Chipped my phone for life #LifeChain2012 @maryanimay Ways to get girls: 1. Tell her you play baseball. 2. Be attractive. 3. Remind her you play baseball. 4. All of the above. @Burrus28
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BIDEN DEMOCRAT ELECTION NOVEMBER OBAMA
RYAN WASHINGTON PRESIDENT REPUBLICAN ROMNEY
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KMC coaches deserve respect, praise for their intense devotion to team, individual athletes Coaches spend hours preparing and planning, hours at practices and hours at games to hopefully celebrate wins. Unfortunately, sometimes they must endure defeat. Instead of dwelling on the loss, however, they must be the ones who bounce right back and encourage their team again, only to turn around and immediately repeat the process of preparing, planning and coaching. Coaches deserve respect. The coaches at Kapaun Mt. Carmel are some of the most hard-working individuals one can have the honor of working with. Not only do they care about making successful teams, but also about building up successful individuals. They develop personal relationships with their players, valuing their efforts and wellbeing. Each coach puts his-or-her entire self into his or her team, wanting the absolute best for the athletes. The athletes at KMC have much to be grateful for. Even during losses, coaches deserve respect. Not every game, meet or event will
be successful. As the saying goes, “You win some; you lose some.” If everyone always won, there would be nothing to grow from. Losing is not the end of the world; it is a learning experience. All coaches, players and fans still have learning to do and all should have a fair chance to learn. Coaches should be respected because they have to learn the quickest. They put all their efforts into learning and teaching their team, something which all should be grateful for and respect. One may not agree with a coach’s techniques, but this is no reason to disrespect an elder. Coaches are older and wiser and they are people to look up to. Look up to them. If they make mistakes, learn from those mistakes. They put themselves out there for the benefit of others so the youth can learn from them. Give them the respect they deserve. Do not bash on them or bad-talk them. Be faithful to the school; be faithful to the team; be faithful to the coach. They all work as one.
letter from the editor Dear PALADIN readers, October is one of the greatest months of the year for students. Take advantage of the time off from school and enjoy the beautiful weather, turning leaves and Halloween festivities. Though we do have a few days off, we must still stay focused and keep up with school. Although it is important to relax and take a break, do not forget the responsibilities we have as students. 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. Sincerely, Sarah Frangenberg, Editor-in-Chief
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Obsessed columnist relishes in awesomeness of cereal If you are one of those people who complain to parents about lack of food in the morning, saying, “All we have is cereal,” then you do not deserve any breakfast. Breakfast foods are the bomb, especially cereal. If you really knew me, you would know that if given the choice, all my meals would consist of cereal. Cocoa Puffs, Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Cookie Crisp, Cheerios -there are so many choices that I sometimes feel overwhelmed. Cereal is just completely amazing. The only reason I go to bed at night is because the sooner I go to sleep the sooner morning arrives, which means cereal-time. One of life’s hardest decisions is which cereal to eat. Which one is going to make me have a better day? Sadly, making a decision like that can be uber difficult at the crack of dawn. On the other hand, cereal at night is magical. You have not lived until you have had a bowl of cereal at midnight. It makes you feel almost rebellious. This may sound pathetic to say, but do not judge me until you have tried it. I do not lie.
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Versatility is another fine quality of cereal. Of course, the “normal” way to eat it is with milk. But have you tried it with chocolate milk? Chocolate cereals with chocolate milk is exceptionally tasty. Sometimes, parents do not go to the grocery store because they forget that kids have to eat. Well, that is okay as long as you have cereal. Eating cereal dry is almost as good as eating it with milk. This is also helpful if you are running late for school. Just put some cereal into a small baggie and take it on-the-go. I usually hate shopping, but that changes when I step into the cereal aisle. So many different boxes. Cheap and expensive. Even off-brand cereals can be delicious. There are Chocolatey Pebbles, which are basically Cocoa Puffs, and there are Frosted Os as opposed to Fruit Loops. My favorite is Strawberry Awake for strawberry Special K. Some may choose to start the day with delicious muffins, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal or donuts. But for me, nothing compares to cereal. I would like to just take a moment to thank cereal and wherever the cereal comes from for never failing me in time of extreme hunger. - GRACE HESSE
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It is important because it impacts our future and they should have a say so.”
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freshman addison hungate Yes, there are not a lot of adults who care about politics as much as some teenagers seem to these days.”
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COSTUME CHECK Students share plans for Halloween
“I was a horse last year and will probably be one again this year because it is an original costume and I like their long faces.” - senior Oliver Kindel
“I would probably be Luigi; he is my favorite out of Mario and Luigi. I like Luigi better because he is less famous than Mario.” - freshman Jacob Grabendike
“I am being Dorenda the Cheetah Girl, because she is blonde just like me. I think the Cheetah Girls are pretty awesome.” - sophomore Libbi Jessen
What should you wear to scare? 1. How would your friends describe you? a. b. c. d.
wants to fit in kind and generous always lending a helping hand has a good sense of humor, quirky
2. What is your favorite movie? a. b. c. d.
Paranormal Activity Tangled The Avengers Harry Potter
3. Would you rather be… a. b. c. d.
a writer or artist an actress or a singer a firefighter or a cop a politician
4. What is your fashion sense? a. b. c. d.
laid-back and comfortable classy and glamorous sporty and trendy eccentric and retro
5. What do you like to do on weekends? a. b. c. d.
sit at home and watch movies dress up and go out with friends go to a football game go cruising around town in your car
6. What do you like best about wearing a Halloween costume? information obtained by katie crandall; photo illustrations by briana lopez
TRICK OR TREAT: Beloved tradition should not have age limit As a child, I could not wait for autumn to arrive because of one thing: Halloween. When the long-awaited night finally arrived, my brother, Christian, and I would put on our carefully planned costumes and the festivities would begin. We would walk from house to house, filling our pillowcases with candy. Every year, Christian and I would ali oatsdean dread the day when we would turn 13, as asst. design editor that was the age when our mom said that we could no longer trick-or-treat. I saw nothing wrong with continuing our tradition into our teenage years, but many people disagree. There is an ongoing debate over exactly what age older children should stop trick-or-treating and allow younger children to take their places. Some may argue that trick-or-treating is meant for younger children, and at a certain age, kids become too old for the tradition. They wish to reserve those welcoming bowls of deliciousness for the rookies, not for the time-tested champions of candy-gath-
ering. I think they are just not getting into the holiday spirit. By the time we all get to high school, the desire to trick-or-treat has basically diminished. If a few teenagers want to go around, why stop them? It will not do any harm. If a person wishes to relive his or her childhood, I don’t see a problem with it. Halloween is a day when we can be anything we want to be, and sometimes, we just want to be children again. Think about how much happier the elderly would be if trickor-treating was socially acceptable for everyone. If an 80-year-old woman actually wants to go around and get candy, why should anyone try to stop her? Exactly. If the desire is still there, which it usually is not, it is futile to try and stop it. Let us unleash the big kids. Although there are many reasons against it, trick-or-treating should be open to all ages. Childish or not, it is such a core part of American Halloween tradition that is seems almost heartless to restrict so great of a joy. Sometimes, amidst the stress and responsibility of everyday life, we just have to unleash our inner child again, if only for one night.
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people can’t tell who I am the opportunity to dress up wearing a cape scaring people
It is not what Halloween costume you fit in; rather, it is what costume fits YOU. This quiz may help you decide what to dress up as according to your personality. 7. What are your favorite literary genres? a. b. c. d.
sci- fi and fantasy romance and drama action and adventure horror and thriller
8. How do you relate with people? a. b. c. d.
I am shy and have a few close friends who I trust. I am outgoing and everyone is my friend. I have a few close friends and many acquaintances. People annoy me -- I avoid them whenever possible.
9. Where would the Harry Potter Sorting Hat put you? a. b. c. d.
Hufflepuff Ravenclaw Gryffindor Slytherin
10. Would you rather have people see you as... a. b. c. d.
nothing - I would be invisible a role model trustworthy intimidating
11. What is your ideal vacation? a. b. c. d.
staying home and sleeping in a trip to Europe a trip to New York City going on a nature hike in the mountains
12. What is most important to you right now? a. b. c. d.
keeping good grades and making my parents happy fostering my relationships with people maintaining a good reputation staying in control
Next... Count how many A’s, B’s, C’s and D’s you have. Mostly A’s: You are a ghost. You are quiet and usually shy. A natural introvert, you prefer to work by yourself. You do have some close friends whom you trust, but prefer not to be surrounded by a large group. If you want to blend in and be “invisible” this Halloween, dress up as a ghost.
Mostly C’s: You are a superhero. Many people see you as a role model and you enjoy helping others. You have a strong sense of leadership and are kind-hearted, while striving to uphold justice. You love to be around people, but find that you can trust only a few close friends. If you admire those who uphold values and justice, dress up as a superhero this Halloween.
Mostly B’s: You are a princess/prince. You like to be center of attention and the life of the party, but that is not a bad thing! You are very kind and generous, so everyone likes to be around you. You are popular and you do not have a single enemy. If you want to be the center of attention this Halloween, dress up as a princess or a prince.
Mostly D’s: You are a witch/wizard. You have a unique, sarcastic sense of humor that often gets you in trouble. You tend to express yourself with bold, dark colors and have an eccentric fashion sense. In general, you tend to be an introvert and only deal with people when absolutely necessary. If you want people to leave you alone this Halloween, dress up as a witch or a wizard.
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Classic Halloween movies Hocus Pocus Three sisters who are witches resurrect on Halloween night after an agonizing 300 years six-feet under. A young girl, a cat and two other teens are the only forces that can put an end to the witches’ evil plans. These consist of using the youth of trick-or-treaters for their immortality spells. The measly children’s adventures of going beyond their maturity for the sake of their peers puts this movie on the list of classics. Casper Four ghosts live in an abandoned house; when a man and his daughter move in, three of the ghosts plot various pranks, while Casper becomes friends with the girl. This movie targets more of a younger crowd rather than teenage thrill-seekers. It is more humorous than creepy, but it is still a classic for everyone. The Haunted Mansion A man and his family travel to a mansion that they soon learn is haunted. As they escape many trials in the mansion, the man comes to realization about his relationship with his family. This movie is great due to the acting of Eddie Murphy. With his facial expressions and exaggerated gestures, the movie instantly becomes humorous and worth watching. Halloweentown High Marnie’s grandmother, Aggie, comes to visit her family for two reasons: she needs to train Marnie as a witch before Marnie loses her powers permanently and because evil forces have reappeared in Halloweentown. As Marnie is just beginning to develop her powers, she and her siblings must locate the ingredients for Merlin’s Wand to stop the terror once and for all. Ending happily, this movie combines the exciting and scary parts of Halloween in a compelling heroic story. -GRACE HESSE
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location data from carriers.” Similarly, parents often have the ability to track their children’s smartphones with programs such as the family maps app for AT&T. “If I found out that my parents were tracking me using my phone, I would feel like they couldn’t trust me,” junior Chrissy Moore said. “I think it’s a violation of a person’s privacy and it should only be used in necessary situation, like police work.” Furthermore, Maass said much of the information collected by phones is spread to private companies for advertising purposes. Choose any smartphone user and it is possible for advertisers to know what he has recently bought, where and when he bought it, how much money he has in the bank, who he texts, what time he goes to sleep and wakes up — and more. In addition, researchers can use predictive modeling to predict a person’s future whereabouts, simply using the user’s geographical data and that of the people he contacts. Technology coordinator Tim Nance said busi-
nesses use this to track trends and market new products to specific groups of people. “Wherever you’re connecting to can track what you’re looking at or who you’re talking to,” Nance said. “Every little thing you do leaves a track.” However, the ability to track an iPhone can be beneficial, as senior Joey Attwater experienced. He said after his iPhone was stolen from McDonald’s one time he simply enacted the family maps app to track the thief. Three weeks later, the thief returned to McDonald’s. Attwater followed, called his phone, and reclaimed it to find that the man had been using it the whole time, even taking pictures of himself on it. Despite this advantage, the fact remains that smartphones are constantly collecting private information about people’s lives. “You can turn off the location setting, but you’re still going to be tracked by [connection to] the Internet,” Nance said. “The only way to [avoid all tracking] is to turn the phone off.” -KATIE ELLIOTT
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ifty-eight percent ery moment of the day,” Maass said. of Kapaun Mount With this new technology comes Carmel students the ability for the police to access use smartphones information from cell phones fairly for texting and easily. Maass said there used to be calling friends, clear laws about what law enforcechecking Face- ment could and could not access book and Twit- from landlines; however, the laws ter, and many other uses. However, are not as specific with cell phones do these students know that their and therefore, there are not as many phones are also using them? limits. According to Peter Maass and “It appears that millions of cell Megha Rajagopalan, authors of the article “That’s No Phone. That’s My Tracker” If I found out that my parents were tracking me from www.propubliusing my phone, I would feel like they couldn’t ca.org, cell phones trust me. I think it’s a violation of a person’s should more accuprivacy and it should only be used in necessary rately be called tracksituation, like police work.” ing devices. Through their connection to junior chrissy moore the Internet, smartphones are able to track and save information such as phone users have been swept up in locations and Websites the user has government surveillance of their visited. calls and where they made them “They are collecting where we from,” Maass said in the article. are — not just at one particular mo- “Many police agencies don’t obtain ment in the day, but at virtually ev- a search warrant when requesting
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4 1. AT THE PEP RALLY, Homecoming candidates seniors Gabby Ferraro, Logan McCully, Anna Korroch, Jeremy Lickteig and Jenae Hesse dance Sept. 28. “It was a great experience,” Hesse said. “It was an amazing group of people.”
3. AT THE FALL RECOGNITION MASS, senior Kayla West hugs assistant principal Kelly Dandurand Sept. 14. “I was really honored and excited to be a National Merit Commended Scholar,” West said. “Getting hugs from the faculty furthered the sense of family I feel at KMC.”
2. DURING NOISES OFF, seniors Schuyler Merrills and Noah Montgomery perform Sept. 19. “I felt very energized [during the performance],” Merrills said. “The show was a bear from start to finish, but it was fun.” 4. IN THE OUTDOORS, teacher James Lewis teaches his Catholic Social Teaching class about participated theonomy Sept. 21st. “The outdoors is closer to the Garden of Eden,” Lewis said. “It is where I really want to be.”
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Which classes If you really knew me, would you you would know that . . . add to the curriculum? senior MaryAn Nguyen
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“God is the most important thing to me. Everything I do in my life is for Him. Sometimes during lunch my friends and I like to go to the chapel and pray. It’s a nice opportunity to be with God.”
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taught by PE teacher MarieThomas, activities director Ryan Burr
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A self-defense and anti-creeper class could be dedicated to teaching us what to do if we are confronted with the problem of dealing with a stalker.”
junior Gabe Bann “I really enjoy playing the oboe. I like playing it so much because It is a hard instrument to play, but the sound it produces is beautiful. You would also know that I dive. Last year, I was the only boy on the KMC diving team.”
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taught by science teacher Marvin Estes, business teacher James Vanek
sophomore Grace Leary “I love creative writing. I love how it gives me freedom of expression. It is a chance for me to share my own story. I want people to be able to hear my story someday.”
freshman Blynne Bombardier “I want to be a pharmacist when I’m older. My dad was one, and I think it would be so cool and exciting. I also love volleyball. My favorite part is hitting because it takes teamwork.” photos by connor mueler; information obtained by olivia ayres
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I think it would be very practical, especially for girls because we don’t normally know enough about cars to take care of basic things.”
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I think it’d be good for people to work with their hands instead of sitting in a desk all day.”
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Scholars’ Bowl participants discuss new members, teamwork With the score tied at 60-60, two teams listen intently as the judge asks the tie-breaking question. After a quick glance at a teammate, one player buzzes in with an answer. The team is awarded ten points when the judge announces his answer was correct. The Scholars’ Bowl team breathes a sigh of relief, knowing they have won and can advance to the tournament. Several students will experience this high-pressure situation connor mueller for the first time this year as new Scholars’ Bowl members. “We had a lot of people try out this year, and last year there weren’t very many,” sophomore Paul Patton said. “And there are some seniors who came out there to work in their final year and should be really good.” Senior Molly Wierman said she thought about doing Scholars’ Bowl since freshman year, but did not participate until this year when coaches math teacher Chris Van Sickel and English teacher Pat Raglin asked her to do it. “I’m kind of a nerdy person,” Wierman said. “I really like academics and I know a bunch of random stuff, so I thought it’d be really fun to get to compete; to do something I like, but compete as well.” Aside from the new members, participants like junior Sophie Brooks and Patton said they have been doing Scholars’ Bowl since middle school, following the footsteps of their older siblings. “I enjoyed it a lot in middle school,” Patton said. “I enjoy competing, and it’s a good way to test your knowledge and measure
yourself against other people.” Scholars’ Bowl is divided into three teams: varsity and JV, coached by Van Sickel, and novice, coached by Raglin. To determine the teams, Van Sickel said he keeps track of how many questions each person answers and the topic of the questions asked. The top five players and one alternate are then chosen to participate as the varsity team in the regional tournament. Van Sickel said last year’s team earned third in the state, and the team hopes to earn a similar place this year. The team, which has not participated in any tournaments yet, practices every Monday with Van Sickel and Raglin. In practices, the coaches ask questions from previous competitions and give the players tips on how to answer faster. Van Sickel said questions cover a variety of topics, from math to fine arts. “You never know what they are going to ask [in competitions], so you can’t really prepare yourself,” Brooks said. Patton said an important factor in the team’s success is how well the old and new members work together. “Last year, there were five seniors on varsity, so we all worked really well because they had all played together for a long time,” Patton said. “This year for the few practices we’ve had we have a lot of chemistry, and I think we’ll only get better as the year goes on.” - MONICA DAVIED, NICHOLLE WARD
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Kuhn commits to play at Notre Dame Even amidst the cheering crowds, junior Sydney Kuhn is completely focused. Her eyes fixed on the ball, she quickly spikes it, sending it zooming over the net to the other side, immediately hitting the ground. Point. For Kuhn, experiences like this serve as a reminder of how much she loves volleyball, so much so that she has decided to continue playing in college. “[She is] intense, hard-working, skilled,” coach Terri Hessman said. “[I] expect a lot out of her, but she’s willing to give a lot.” Kuhn started playing volleyball when she was little, but said she did not care for it at first. Encouraged by her mom, she grew to not just like it, but love it. Now playing her third year on varsity as a middle hitter, Kuhn is starting to attract attention from colleges, Hessman said. “I was excited when [colleges contacted me],” Kuhn said. “It made me feel like my hard work paid off.” Kuhn has committed to Notre Dame, which offered her a full-ride scholarship for volleyball. Representatives from Notre Dame started contacting her about a year ago, Kuhn said. “There are so many rules [in the application process],” Kuhn said. “[Last] year [Notre Dame] could only send me letters in the mail, but September first of this year they could e-mail me. I can call them whenever I want, but they cannot call me.” Sometimes the process is pretty difficult, Kuhn said, but it is definitely worth the trouble. “I know I can get an amazing degree from Notre Dame that will set me up for the rest of my life,” Kuhn said. “And I get to play on a great Division I volleyball team.” Kuhn said she also had the opportunity to meet the current Notre Dame volleyball team and coaches, watch a volleyball match and tour the campus. “This was the hardest decision I have had to make in my entire life,” Kuhn said. “It took a ton of time and thinking and talking to the people that care about me to make this decision.” “I would not be where I am today without the help of all my wonderful coaches and teammates throughout the years,” Kuhn said. -MONICA DAVIED photo illustration by briana lopez
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Looking back on the past four seasons, senior Bridgette Valliere said running for the varsity cross country team has been one of the best experiences of her life. From improving her times and endurance to the new friends she has made, she said she loves her sport. “My favorite part of cross country is that there is always room to improve and get faster,” Valliere said. “I just love the sport because it is so psychological in a way that shows character. A runner really has to persevere through races.” Both teammate junior Saige Muir and coach John Kornelson agreed that Valliere is a devoted athlete as well as a devoted teammate. “Bridgette is an extremely hard worker,” Muir said. “She knows when she is not performing as well as she can and she pushes herself through it.” In addition to being a talented athlete, Valliere is level-headed and strong-willed, said Muir. “Bridgette is really good at keeping us together as a team,” Muir said. “Just the little things she does really show how much she cares.” Valliere said as far as the rest of the season goes, she really wants the team to advance to state and plans to push herself and give all she can. “She could very definitely run in college,” coach John Kornelson said. “She has a lot of talent. I think her strongest asset will be track, but she is versatile.” Valliere said she has been contacted by a few colleges about running for them next fall, including Southwestern University, Garden City Community College and Benedictine College. She is unsure whether or not she wants to run in college, but at the same time, she is reluctant to give up her passion. “She is very talented,” Kornelson said. “She has the ability to just be killer.” photo by connor mueller; design and story by ali oatsdean
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Experiences as players give coaches additional insight into game Playing a sport is different from coaching one. A coach creates the plays while the players control the outcome. Coaches give advice on how players can improve their skills and players can choose to take that advice or reject it. For several coaches at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, their experiences playing sports have helped them better bridge the gap between coach and player.
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hether practicing a free throw, focusing on a putt or memorizing specific plays, getting into the correct mindset can affect player’s performance. According to www.livestrong.com, sports psychology is the study of the psychological and mental factors that influence and are influenced by the participation and performance in sport, exercise, and physical activity. “Sports psychology is a growing field at professional levels,” psychology teacher Renee LaFever said. “The skills of the athletes are similar; however, the mental can determine the difference in performance.” Some variables which can affect a player’s mental performance are high pressure situations, rankings, negative critiques and family pressure, LaFever said. “I am definitely more nervous for a competitive game, but I like the atmosphere better,” soccer player senior Jake Dreiling said. “When I am playing for fun, I don’t worry. I just try different things.” Some players perform better under pressure, while other players can let it negatively affect their performance, LaFever said. A player has to learn how to handle pressure, so it will not hinder his or her performance. “If you are not used to the pressure, it can definitely affect you negatively,” golfer junior Matthew Gilbaugh said. “But I know how to handle the pressure and to go through the same routine to calm myself down.” Higher or lower rankings can also affect a player’s performance, LaFever said. If a player is ranked lower, he or she will either be motivated to try harder or be tempted to quit. “Kapaun Mt. Carmel has a great soccer tradition,” Dreiling said. “We are held to a high standard, which puts a little pressure on.” How coaches approach athletes can help determine the pressure an athlete may feel. “I try to keep them on an even keel,” golf coach Dan Phillips said. “Don’t let their emotions get too high or too low.” Pressures from parents play a part in an athlete’s mental game as well. The athlete can feel more pressure to perform well if their parents are watching. Both Dreil-
ing and Gilbaugh said it does not affect their performance either way if their parents come to their competition or not, but they both like having them in attendance. “Realize that parental pressure always backfires,” LaFever said. “In high school, the athlete needs to participate because he or she has the desire. Some coaches have remarked, ‘America could have some amazing athletes if the parents did not cause them to burn out.’” An athlete may also feel pressure if his or her parent or older sibling excelled in his or her sport, because they will then feel they have to do the same. “The player will feel, ‘I need to be better!’ For some, that can be discouraging if Mom, Dad, or a sibling was an amazing athlete,” LaFever said. Sophomore Sydney Cooksey said her older sister excelled at track and this puts pressure on her to be just as good, if not better. She also worries about disappointing her coaches if she is not as good as her older sister. “On the other hand, involvement in sports can bring a family closer as there is a common interest,” LaFever said. For players, a pre-game routine or superstition can make them feel more prepared for a competition. Dreiling said he usually just listens to “pump-up” music and eats a “carb meal” the night before. “I always mark my golf ball with a blue dot,” Gilbaugh said. “I have done that since I was twelve years old. It is just a superstition.” Head girls basketball coach Marvin Estes led a recovering girls basketball team to the 5A state championship this past winter. “We worked very hard to improve,” Estes said. “We challenged the girls to set a goal to be extraordinary as players and as a team. We also defined what each of them needed to do to achieve their personal and team goals.” Sports psychology can help players stay focused, play within themselves, know what it takes to win, and how to put a loss behind them. Through sports psychology, players can make sure they are prepared for any situation a competition presents. - AMANDA SCHMITZ photo illustration by meggie schafer; design by sarah frangenberg
“Playing has given me an understanding of the game,” boys basketball coach John Cherne III said. “[I] have a feel for the momentum during the game, and what the players are going through mentally.” While at Pittsburg State University, Cherne played basketball for two years. During his second semester of playing, he received a scholarship. Cherne said he cherishes the memories from his college basketball days. As far as how those experiences affected him as a coach, he said playing has given him an understanding of the spacing and inner workings of the game. “I enjoy the experiences and challenges coaching brings,” Cherne said. “Being
able to develop a bond with players and influence their lives is priceless and more important than the game itself.”
Coach Jim Vanek JV boys basketball and baseball coach James Vanek played college basketball for Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kan. and also played baseball for 10 years. Vanek said that the best experience of being a player was winning. “Making the winning shot and scoring the winning run made playing worthwhile,” Vanek said. “You can’t hit the gamewinning shot when you are a coach.” Increased credibility with his players is an advantage of having played the sports he now coaches, Vanek said. “The players aren’t dumb,” Vanek said. “They know when you don’t have a clue what you are talking about.”
Coach Marie Thomas Growing up, softball and bowling coach Marie Thomas played many sports. In high school, she was involved in bowling leagues and she later played softball for Wichita State University. For her, the best part of being a player was pulling through
tough situations to help her team win. Thomas said she sees this same dedication in her own players, and that the best part of being a coach is seeing all her players’ hard work transfer into victory in game situations. She said one of the hardest things about coaching is surrendering control of games to her players. “All you can do is prepare your players in the best way possible, and hope all the hard work pays off in games and matches,” Thomas said.
Coach Ryan Burr Baseball and assistant football coach Ryan Burr played football as a tight end for Harding University, where he said he had many great experiences. He said the best part of being a coach is seeing the team come together and play as one. It would be difficult to effectively coach a sport without having had experience as a player, he said. “You can’t watch a sport and understand it,” Burr said. “It would be like teaching someone to swim without them ever entering the water.” -NICHOLLE WARD
photos by connor mueller; photo illustrations by melissa mckinney, connor mueller
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15 things you did not know about coach David Roberts
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1. Born on Christmas Eve in 1965 2. Has taught at KMC for 18 years 3. Owns more than 20 pairs of boots 4. When he attended Kapaun Mt. Carmel, he had Pat Raglin for English as a senior and never attended a dance 5. Played the role of Grandpa Prophater in Meet Me in St. Louis in eighth grade. “I could play old people even then,” he said. 6. Makes a “decent” Mexican entree 7. Has been to Hofbrauhaus in Munich where Hitler planned to overthrow the German government
8. Fell out of a tree and broke both arms in middle school 9. Has been a casket bearer “10 or 12 times” 10. Has owned an iPod touch for two years and has never downloaded anything onto it 11. Took the same history class as teacher Crista Burnett twice - once in high school and once in college 12. His favorite places in the United States are Black Hills, S.D. and Yellowstone National Park 13. Has a collection of original Garth Brooks movie posters 14. Has seen Garth Brooks in concert 15. Played football at Friends University information obtained by gabby ferraro; photo by connor mueller; photo illustration, illustrations by ali oatsdean
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