Scout - January 2020 (Special Issue) by Lake Central Comet

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Special Issue Vol. 54, Issue 2 Lake Central High School St. John, Ind.

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The Scout staff selects the most significant moments and trends of the past ten years — and considers where culture is headed

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Special Issue Contents EDITOR’S NOTE It might be somewhat unusual to have the second issue of the year be a special edition, but I believe these are special circumstances. Our staff has such a unique opportunity to cover culture right now, as the 2010s will have ended by the distribution of this issue. So much has happened in the past ten years, a time period spanning over half of most high schoolers’s lives. Covering the weirdest, funniest and most tragic and memorable events throughout ten years — in pop culture, technology, world events and even our school — is a huge task, but we approached this issue as a way to provide something fun and nostalgic for our community to read. It’s meant to be a mostly fun, but also accurate record of the past, highlighting the serious moments as well. The design and photography are special and use playful, bold colors to emphasize the undaunted, youthful generation on the rise in an age characterized by memes and social movements. Our staff curated a list for each topic, combining research, critics’s reviews and students’s opinions. As you flip through this issue, we hope you enjoy reliving the top moments of the past ten years.

JOSHUA CHEN Editor-in-Chief JADE MEHOK NITYA SHAH AVA SOLIS

Design Editors CHARMAGNE ABANGAN FRIDA ARELLANO EMILY BELL CLAIRE FABERBOCK RILEY KNESTRICT HANNAH KOSINSKI MIA MARTINEZ YOUSEF NAMMARI TIFFANIE RICHERME ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ JOHN SANCHEZ BRIAN SCOTT KILEY SZATKOWSKI MAISIE WESTERFIELD

Joshua Chen, Editor-in-Chief

Editors

MIA BORN KELLY HAYES HAILEY PRASOPOULOS JUSTYCE REED BRENNA SEALY MORGAN TAYLOR

4 / SOCIAL MEDIA 6 / TECHNOLOGY 8 / FILM&TV 10 / MUSIC 12 / SPORTS 14 / FASHION 16 / WORLD EVENTS 18 / LC

Team Leaders

TAYLOR ANDERSON KYLIE BIEHLER ISABELLA BRAZZALE JEANOA CAMERON MINA CARDENAS CALEB CHEN WILLIAM CHURCHILL COLLEEN DYRA BAILEY EGAN OLIVIA FIGG MAYA FIRLEJ DELANIE FLYNN MATT GACEK ANNIKA GORNEY MACKENZIE GUTHRIE LUKE HAMILTON ALISON IRACE ANDIE KALEMBA ALYSSA KLIMOWSKI CORI LOLLIS ICYSS MEREDITH ANNALIESE NELSON LILAH NELSON LITA NIGHBERT JACKSON NOVAK BRENNA POLOVINA ALLISON POTPORA EMILY PRINCE CELESTE RECIO LEXI RIGG JONA RIVERA AVERY ROBINSON EDEN SCHILLING LILLY SCHROEDER ELIZABETH SULEK MOLLY TKACH ISABELLA VILLARREAL MIA VUKAS ALAYNA WILKENING JORDAN ZNOSKO

About the Issue All photos of lists and trends, except on pages 18-19, are sourced with paid use from the Tribune News Service. Scout is a student publication of Lake Central High School in Saint John, Indiana. All content is student directed and produced. Opinions are those of the writers and do not imply the position of the school. Questions and comments can be directed to Joshua Chen at joshshuenchen@gmail.com. Businesses interested in advertising should contact 219-365-3886.

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SOCIAL MEDIA Memes, YouTube, Screen Time, Challenges, Influencers

Charles and Tati Westbrook Drama 2 James

Most Impactful Events

White and Gold or Blue and Black Dress

This viral image circulated the Internet in F 2015 because of its polarizing subject matter. The photo originated from a washed-out colored photograph posted on Tumblr. Some people saw the dress as being black with blue stripes while others viewed it as white dress with gold stripes because of the way certain people perceive certain colors. It eventually made its way on the The Ellen Shoow

The Youtube drama started when he promoted a brand that was an opponent of his friend Tati Westbrook’s brand. Westbrook then made a video explaining her relationship with Charles and why she doesn’t want to be associated with him. Charles’ subscriber count dropped astronomically while Westbrook’s doubled over the span of 3 days.

“I thought the James Charles drama was hilarious because I kept refreshing the page, and it kept dropping like a thousand subscribers every second. I thought that was absolutely hilarious.” Adam White (10)

Paige Solon (10) scrolls through her phone to check her daily notifications. Solon, along with many teenagers, uses social media every day. Photo by: John Nick Sanchez

Dawson Premieres Documentary Series 3 Shane

Shane Dawson released his first docu-series on Youtube in 2018, called “The Secret World of Jeffree Star.” This five-part series consisted of Dawson learning about Star’s daily life as a beauty influencer. It also led to him completely changing his video style from silly daily videos to dramatic multi-part documentaries on different people that he finds important or influential that come out every once in a while.

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Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going This decade marked the true start of social media, and media platforms have dominated and shaped cultural humor, values and news. Over the years, the way people interacted with social media changed along with the platforms. People are now able to contact others across the world and communicate like never before. Memes and challenges demonstrate the virality that defined the decade and are sure to define the next ten years.

Tana Mogeau’s “Tanacon”

Youtuber Tana Mongeau created a convention for Youtube creator fans in June of 2018. Thousands of tickets were sold and the event was cancelled after nearly six hours because of the lack of space to hold all of the teenagers that purchased tickets to the event. The poorly-organized event caused huge waves on Youtube at the time and caused an outburst on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram.

PSY’s “Gangnam Style” Dance Craze

The hit song by PSY, a South Korean pop sensation, came out in 2012. The music video is famous for the artist’s dance moves, including the “riding a horse” dance. It was a viral source of entertainment for people across the globe with over 100 million views.

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FOCUS

Screen Time

Student’s daily average Screen Time

Daily Average of LC students: 309 minutes

Ice Bucket Challenge 5 ALS Took Over the Internet

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This challenge came about to raise money and promote awareness of the disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). The cold water was supposed to represent the muscle stiffness people with the disease experienced.

Perry’s Left Shark at the Super Bowl 8 Katy Katy Perry’s 2015 Super Bowl performance sparked confusion when she appeared onstage with two dancers dressed as sharks on either side of her. The left shark seemed to be off tempo and was used as an example for negative things. Self-depricating memes circulated the inernet making fun of the shark.

Black’s Viral Song for “Friday” 6 Rebecca

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“I actually really don’t know why this meme was popular because it was actually the dumbest thing ever. I just never really got it, and I was kind of confused the whole time. I think he was just not paying attention,” Tenley Edvardsen (11)

In 2011, Rebecca Black released her song “Friday” along with its music video. The viral song’s lyrics explained how happy she was that it was finally Friday. The song has over 137 million views as of December 2019 and many people who lived through this time remember the song because of how badly Black was ridiculed for her autotuned singing. People bonded over shared opinions over the music.

TIMELINE

Wait, When?

When favorite social media platforms were created

MySpace

Aug. 1, 2003- April 2008

Facebook Feb. 2004

Twitter

March 26, 2006

Tumblr

Feb. 2007

Instagram Oct. 6, 2010

Kik

Oct. 19, 2010

Snapchat July 2011

Vine

Jan. 24, 2013- Dec. 16, 2016

“It’s iconic. No one liked it because it was horrible in every way. It just caught on because it was so bad that it’s good, and to this day it remains iconic.” Castin York (11)

Tik Tok

China: Sept. 2016 International: Sept. 2017

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TECHNOLOGY

Services, Apps, Digital Devices, Social Platforms, Gaming

Devices Revamped 2 Nintendo

Most Memorable Innovations

1 iPhone Takeover

The iPhone was released by Apple on June 29, 2007 but has become hugely popular across the entire world over the past decade. It’s emerged as a symbol of modern, clean aesthetic, as it blends advanced software and hardware. The iPhone has become a handheld computer, media player, game console and phone. Apple dominated 80 percent of the global profit of smartphones in 2016.

The Nintendo Switch was released March 3, 2017. Over time Nintendo made its devices easily accessible, available to play even when users are not home. They have gone from gaming consoles to the Nintendo Switch.

“I’ve been collecting older and newer consoles and games to play. My favorite games to play [are] Mario Kart and Smash Bros. There [are] a bunch of others, but these are the games I can constanty come back to.” Marc Radtke (11)

Marc Radke (11) and Matthew Tigges (11) play Mario Kart on a Nintendo Switch. Over the past year, they have brought a projector to play on their Switch at lunches. Photo by: Joshua Chen

Assistants Entered the Home 3 Device

Amazon’s Alexa was released in June 2015. It is a virtual assistant for using smart speakers. Similar devices grew in popularity since 2015 and are used to help individuals for reminding, sending a text message, playing music, looking up something and even controlling the lighting in a room.

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Today’s technology has changed dramatically from the first models created in the early 2010s. Phones from the start of the decade had the first Facetime and digital keyboard texting; this was also the time whennon-touch screen devices were out and touch screen was in. With the rising dominance of digital platforms and devices, nearly all aspects of daily life have been transformed dramatically. The innovations of this decade continue to make life more convenient and suggest a similar trend for the next decade.

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Digital Streaming Became the Norm

The first TV show/movie media service provider — Netflix — started in 1997, but since then other media service providers have been rising, such as Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Vudu and Hulu. These give the option to stream shows/movies through monthly subscriptions in the comfort of homes and even on the go. Some of these providers battle over which movies or shows go on each outlet.

“Disney Plus has all my favorite childhood movies. I think it’s [a] perfect form of education. The younger kids of this generation should know about movies and Disney shows before their time.” Raquel Gutierrez (10)

Enhanced the Way We Listen to Music 6 Airpods AirPods deliver effortless, all-day audio on the go, and AirPods Pro bring Active Noise Cancellation to an in-ear headphone, with a customizable fit. Airpods replaced wire headphones by letting the users connect to them through Bluetooth.

“I honestly like them because of the convenience, not having the wires is an actual blessing. When you’re going to the gym, the wires don’t get caught on you or fall out it’s great.” Franklin Frohock (11)

Lyft was founded June 2012. It was developed as a taxi service but on a mobile app that offers car rides to any location, food delivery and bike rentals. Users can contact their drivers through the app as well.

The esports Boom In the last ten years, the industry of pro-gaming has exploded, becoming a multi billion dollar field. Egames encompass any sport competition in video games, ranging from real-time strategy, athletics and fighting games. Players can compete as individuals or on teams. It has existed since 1972, but developers invested more heavily in the 2010s.

7 Revolutionized 5 Lyft Transportation

IN-DEPTH

Pinterest Transformed the World of Design

Pinterest first launched in January 2010. This app gives users millions of images that can be used for things like room decor inspirations, ideas to put together outfits, arts and crafts and even memes. Anything users look up will take them to people who have already had ideas on that subject. The app allows people to pick their favorite posts and pin them into specific categories of their choosing. While users can look at others’s ideas, they can also create an account and post their own content. This platform has helped make art and design a more collaborative and widereaching space.

Made Photo Editing Accessible 8 VSCO VSCO initially launched in 2011. The platform/ community allows users to capture photos in the app and edit them, using preset filters and editing tools provided by the app. The users can then post them on their VSCO account for their friends and family to view.

Esports have gained an immense following, with the rise of streaming platforms like Twitch, Mixer and YouTube Gaming. In 2015 ESPN launched extensive coverage of esports, which have become as heavily covered as traditional sports. These developments have lead to 323 million viewers of esports in the year of 2016; this viewership has grown even more in the past few years. In 2017 winners brought a whopping total of $5.2 billion in revenue. With the global games industry projected to be worth a quarter of a trillion dollars by 2023, it’s one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Expected to see a 50% increase over the next three years, esports hold huge potential to become one of the most lucrative industries as the 2020s start. It’s redefining the cultural role of video games and connecting players all over the globe.

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FILM&TV

Cinema, Comedies, Televison, Streaming Services

Most Influential Films and Shows Show that Took the 1 The Throne Airing for just over seven years between 2011 and 2019, HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ depicts the conflict between two powerful families as they fight for control over the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The show skyrocketed after its release, earning awards from mutliple events. More recently, the show was nominated for 31 awards at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards. Of those 31, the show walked away with 12 wins, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes.. Throughout its runtime, the show has seen a major exponential growth in viewership. From the United States alone, the first season had an average of 9.3 million views. The seventh and final season was estimated to jump all the way to 32.8 million views.

the Method to 2 Showcasing the Madness Released in 2019, The Joker follows the dramatic storyline of character Arthur Fleck and his road to becoming the infamous villain that appears in numerous other films and TV shows. In the short time since its release, ‘The Joker’ has racked up over 30 wins and nomations from various critics and awards festivals.

Maya Gorney (9) points and laughs as popcorn falls behind her. Gorney appreciates the show ‘Stranger Things’ because it has an interesting storyline. Photo by: John Nick Sanchez 8

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Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going Over the past decade, both films and television shows have heavily integrated themselves into popular culture. The past ten years has seen a major jump in the use of streaming services as more and more households are ditching cable television. The film industry has also undergone necessary changes as more people of color and other marginalized groups are beginning to appear on the big screen. Over the next several years, a likely increase in the diversity of actors and the popularity of quick streaming is sure to arise.

Zombies Invaded Television Screens 3 When

Up a New 6 Bringing Generation of Stars

Premiering right at the start of the decade, ‘The Walking Dead’ follows the winding tale of Rick Grimes and company through a post-apocalyptic world. TWD’s thrilling storyline has earned itself a multitude of nominations, as well as wins such as Best Television Program of the Year in both 2010 and 2012 from the American Film Institute.

The widely popular Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’ follows a group of preteens who encounter extraterrestrial events in their small Indiana town. Since the show’s release in 2016, the show has placed an interest in shows starring younger generations and gained a huge social media following.

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Mrs. Kathryn Clark, English

“It’s an addicting show because it leaves you on a lot of cliffhangers, which happens a lot in shows today.” Tieasha Smothers (9) What was the process of starting the Film Literature class?

Spin-Off That Soared 4 The with Streaming ‘The Office’ premiered as a spin-off off the original British sitcom following the daily routine of a small paper company. Although the final episode aired on cable television in 2013, the show continues to make an impact. Due to its addition to Netflix, ‘The Office’ has been able to reach millions of viewers worldwide.

From both Print 7 Renowned and the Big Screen Winning over twenty prestigious awards, ‘The Hunger Games’ has become a highly recognizable series from the decade. Following the book series by author Suzanne Collins, the series of films have inspired a wide range of other dystopian films and TV shows.

“I think ‘The Hunger Games’ was so successful because people could possibly see this happening in the world so it comes with that attachment.” Jackson Lopez (11)

Series Finale to End a Greatest Showman’ 8 The Universe 5 ‘The Had Big Top Success Stars such as Zac Efron, Zendaya and Hugh Jackman starred in ‘The Greatest Showman,’ a film retelling the creation of the Barnum and Bailey circus. The film’s soundtrack and choreography have shown to be some of the most renowned aspects.

“‘The Greatest Showman’ is a great movie. All of choreography is great and the actors and actresses did an excellent job in it. It’s an amazing movie to watch.” Seneca Howell (10)

As the final installment of the popular Avengers series, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ quickly rose to the top of the charts after its 2019 release. Endgame successfully brought an end to a universe that has impacted many generations of views. Apart from the film’s other numerous awards, actors Robert Downey Jr. and Josh Brolin recieved awards for their roles as Iron Man and Thanos, respectively. The film has earned Marvel Studios a sizeable amount of money following its release. The film quickly became one of the highest grossing films of all time, earning $2.8 billion at the box office.

“I started the film class about nine years ago because there was a big push for electives based on our subject areas. To make it happen, I had to officially propose it to my department head and the principals and get everyone to sign off on it. Then, I had to write a justification and the school board had to say yes or no.”

What kind of material does the class cover throughout the semester? “Film Literature is a class where I knew a lot about film coming in, but not enough, so I had to educate myself. We read books that go along with some of the films we watch, which broadens how the class views the content. I really try to pick content that no other English teacher would assign or that you normally wouldn’t get in school.”

How has the class progressed since you first started it? “[Some films weren’t] successful, which is okay because I want to give students content that they will remember and like to watch or read. A lot of the class is the same, as it’s always been because it’s been pretty successful. I’m really glad that students have a chance to take a fun elective relating to English.”

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MUSIC

The Best Songs of the Decade by Luis Fonsi ft. Justin Bieber (2018) 1 “Despacito”

Clarissa Moreno (10) holds up a One Direction magazine as she listens to music on her headphones. Like many, Moreno feels a deep connection to the music this decade has offered. Photo by: Adriana Rodriguez 1

“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi was released on Jan. 12, 2017. The song consists of a reggaeton and Latin pop song composure. It is also the first Latin song to receive a diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. The hit song, which is mostly in Spanish, kicked off the recognition of more bilingual songs in the music industry.

Pop, Rap, K-Pop, Country, Alternative, Dance, Awards, Latin Pop, Boy Bands, Billboard Records

the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars (2010) 2 “Just

“Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars was released on July 20, 2010. It sold more than 12.5 million copies worldwide. Mars’s catchy love song reinforced the idea of being yourself and encouraged the young girls of the generation to not be ashamed of their own looks.

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This decade introduced a significant amount of globalization in the music community. Songs containing multiple languages became more mainstream, and differences between countries and cultures began to dissolve. The globalization of music such as K-Pop and multilingual hits has brought a mix of completely different sounds to America, and has made a huge impact on the way we listen to music today.

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U, Next” by Ariana Grande (2018) 7 “Thank

“Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X (2019)

“Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X was released on Dec. 3, 2018. The song was originally released independently, but after gaining popularity, the single was released by a major music label. “Old Town Road” ranked first in 22 countries and won the Teen Choice award for R&B and the MTV Video Music award followed by the Country Music Association award. This song brought together two genres of music: country and pop.

“What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction (2011)

“Thank U Next” was released on Nov. 3, 2018. It was released on Grande’s fifth studio album of the same name. It also debuted at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. This song reflected Grande’s past relationships and portrayed the message of moving on.

“Her song showed everyone that moving on isn’t a bad thing. It also teaches us that all the people in your life who you may not be as close with anymore can still teach you good life lessons that can stick with you,” Noelle Quiroga (10)

“What Makes You Beautiful” was released by the boy band One Direction on Sept. 11, 2011. The song served as the debut single for the band’s studio album, “Up All Night,” and it reached a quadruple platinum certification in the U.S. “What Makes You Beautiful” paved the path for new boy bands and allowed One Direction to become one of the biggest music groups of the decade. 5

Rock Anthem” by LMFAO (2011) 5“Party “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO was released on Jan. 25, 2011. The song was released on their first single from their second album. Party Rock is ranked Billboard’s sixth most successful song of all time. The song is enjoyed by many people because of its catchy lyrics and good beat.

“Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots (2015)

“Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots was released on Nov. 10, 2015. The song’s lyrics depicted the harsh end of adolescence and what the transition into adulthood is like. The song reached the number two spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 list and number one on the Hot Rock Song list. The song made alternative rock more mainstream.

PROFILE

Taylor Swift, Artist of the Decade

At the 2019 American Music Awards, pop artist Taylor Swift was named both Artist of The Year and Artist of the Decade. That night, she won six awards, bringing her total amount of AMAs to 29, exceeding Michael Jackson’s record of 24. Throughout the decade, Swift released five albums, all of them peaking on the charts at number one. Opening up the decade, Swift released her album “Speak Now” in 2010. It featured hit songs such as “Back To December,” “Mine” and “Mean.” Two years later the album “Red” was released, followed by “1989,” “Reputation” and “Lover.” Taylor’s career blossomed in this decade.

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“Boy With Luv” by BTS ft. Halsey (2019)

“Boy with Luv” by BTS was released on April 12, 2019. The song featured American singer Halsey. It currently holds the award for Most Viewed Online Music Video in 24 Hours, garnering 74.6 million views on the first day. The song introduced the K-pop genre to many people around the world.

“The song is about the little things that matter when you’re in love. BTS is always bringing strong messages of self-love and affirmation.” Marissa Nelson (10)

2011 American Music Awards: Artist of the Year 2012: Grammy Awards: Best Country Song: “Mean” 2013: Billboard Music Awards: Top Artist 2015: iHeartRadio Music Awards: Song of the Year: “Shake it Off” 2019: American Music Awards: Artist of the Decade

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SPORTS

World Series Champions, Achieving the impossible, Major heartbreak, Making History, Devastation and Surprise losses.

Most Notable Moments Biles Won Her 25th 1 Simone World Medal In 2019 Simone Biles won her 24th and 25th world medals. She won the most medals won by a gymnast, beating Belarusian Vitaly Scherbo’s record of 23. Even though she beat this record held for two decades, Simone says that she’s “not really a number person”, according to WGNTV. Her winnings have gotten her many opportunities throughout the decade to participate in many championships and olympic competitions.

“[Simone] is known for her incredible ability to make what seems impossible a reality. This year alone she was able to do and compete three new skills that no one has ever done before.” Angelina Sang (11)

Cubs Won the 2016 World Series 2 Chicago After a 108 year losing streak, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016 against the Cleveland Indians. This win was long awaited by fans and broke the team’s “curse.” Fans say being a Cubs fan for a long time was hard, but this World Series win proved holding out through all those losses was worth it.

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Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going Millions of people watch sports every day. Throughout this decade, there have been many impactful sports moments that have exemplified the persistence and drive of a generation. Olympic records were shattered, runners overcame a bombing and curses were broken. Lake Central similarly had its share of momentous athletic achievements.

Patriots Won the Superbowl for the Third Time in One Decade

In 2019, the Patriots won took home their third superbowl title of the decade, having won the title in 2017 and 2015 as well. This was their sixth superbowl win in total, making them tied with the Steelers for the NFL team with the most Superbowl wins. The Patriots have been the reigning champions throughout the decade, putting themselves at the top in football and making their mark.

USA Olympic Hockey Team Lost to Canada

During the 2014 Olympic USA Womens Hockey game against Canada, The USA team was in the lead. This win was long awaited by the team, after losing to Canada for many years. Then, in the last five seconds, USA lost to Canada. American fans took the loss to heart, many feeling heartbroken and shocked due to the win being so close.

Most Infamous Moments

Two Bombs Detonated At the 2013 Boston Marathon

On April 15, 2013, there was a double bombing, killing three people. The explosion also injured 264 people. The devastating event left many runners from the Boston Marathon leaving with irreversible physical and mental scars. The bombing left a longstanding impact on the decade, spreading awareness about terrorism events all around the world.

“Ever since that day I am now more aware of everything with the public. I am aware that some bags could be unchecked, not just at a running event, but also at airports and other things like that. It’s horrible that because of this event I have to be aware of these things.” Mr. Kendal Smith, Science

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Above and Beyond

2012: Boys Baseball won the state championship. This season was very successful one for the boys, and this win excited the student body.

Women’s Soccer 4 USA Team Won 2019 World Cup In 2019 the USA womens soccer team won the FIFA World Cup. The women beat The Netherlands 2-0. This made them the first country to ever win four FIFA Womens World Cup titles. Around the country more Americans became involved with soccer as a sport, with the Womens team being victorious.

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Kevin Ware Snapped His Leg On the Court

In 2013, while trying to block a 3-point shot by Tyler Thornton, playing for the Duke Blue Devils, Kevin Ware, playing for the Louisville Cardinals, landed awkwardly and snapped the tibia and fibula of his right leg, causing his bone to stick out of his leg. Fans watching across the country were in disbelief. CBS considers the injury one of the most gruesome events in television sports history.

“A freak accident like that is something I would not wish upon anyone; that injury is the worst case scenario when it comes to basketball injuries. When something like that happens, it just demoralizes everyone on the court and anyone who is watching.”

2014: Glenn Robinson lll ‘12 was drafted into the NBA. A graduate from Lake Central, he won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2017. He currently plays for the Golden State Warriors.

2016: The girls track team marked the 25th anniversary of their winning streak. They won every sectional championship since 1992.

Amitoj Khatra (12)

Soccer Team 8 English lost to Croatia In the summer of 2018, the English soccer team lost the semi finals to Croatia in overtime. Fans around the world were devastated. Many in England thought the team would easily beat Croatia and move onto their first World Cup in over half a century.

2016: Jacob Kleimola (12) won the wrestling State Championship in Indianapolis. Kleimola’s opponent was Tristan Tonte from Warren Central.

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FASHION

Rainbow Loom, Chokers, Heelys, Scrunchies, Slap Bracelets, Justice Clothes

How Justice Lost their Touch on Teens Justice clothes became popular in 2012, taking over the wardrobes of tens of thousands of young girls’ closets. The store is still popular among many kids across the U.S., though some would describe it as ‘overhyped.’ They are most popular for their clothes; however, their accessories and toys are very intriguing to adolescents.

Fad that Never Faded

“I think Hollister is popular because it’s affordable and looks nice. Every store has it so it’s easy to buy. I wear Hollister 3-4 times a week because it is so comfortable.I started wearing it last May because my brother influenced me.” Jackson Henessy (10)

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“My favorite aspect of the Rainbow Loom bracelets is making them. I know a variety of styles such as single loop and fishtail, but the starburst is my favorite. I make friendship bracelets and my boyfriend and I have one together. Rainbow Loom bracelets look good with just about any outfit.” Akasha Gonzalez (10)

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How Heelys Rolled Out of Popularity

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Invented by sticking a skateboard wheel in a Nike running shoe, Heelys were involved in many students’ childhoods. Heelys were a hybrid of shoe and roller skate. Many students were suspended and banned from wearing Heelys in school in 2013.

Slapped Out of Style

“All of the cool kids had them, so I obviously wanted one. I had this one tie dye bracelet that I had for a few years. I was really proud of it. I have no idea if they will come back because fashion is so different now compared to elementary school.” Carson Jabaay (10)

“I think Heelys were popular then because it was an alternative to skateboards, so it was more accessible for kids and easier to bring everywhere. I don’t think Heelys will make a comeback because there’s not enough of a nostalgia factor for most people and everybody who does remember Heelys are too old to be skating around on them.” Ethan Foster (10)

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Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going Throughout the past decade, trends in fashion have varied in style. Some trends are original, while others have come back into fashion. These fads evoke a nostalgic feeling among teenagers because this decade contained their childhood. Trends may dissapear through the years but the memories associated with them stay. Accessories dominated this decade, and they don’t seem to be going anywhere in the future.

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“When I first found out I needed glasses I hated the idea of them. But, I decided to use them as part of a fashion statement not just a visual burden. My glasses contribute to my hippie vibe, they finish up my aesthetic and make me stand out.” Lorena Fonseca (12)

How Chokers Lost Their Grip

“I owned a choker when I was younger, [in] about 5th grade. One of them was rainbow and the other was plain black. The black one had a small BFF matching version that I shared with my American Girl doll. I got rid of it after a while because it was not in style anymore.” Veronica Ruiz-Avila (11)

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Confident Colors

“I got bored of my hair but I needed it bleached first. I honestly got inspiration from Hannah Montana. She was super confident in what she did and how she looked and I wanted to be as confident with the way I wanted to look. Dyeing my hair made me feel bold and different.” Izabella Ramirez (10)

“I wear scrunchies for their intended use and for fashion.My boyfriend and other boys in general wear scrunchies on their wrists to symbolize that they are with a certain girl. It is similar to a girl wearing their boyfriend’s sweatshirt. I like it because there aren’t many things that guys can wear that are their girlfriend’s. I think it’s cute.” Cameron Freitag (11)

The App that Started it All

“I was definetley a VSCO girl over the summer. I had a trampoline sleepover with my friends and I wore a shell necklace, oversized t-shirts, Birkenstock’s and scrunchies. My spray tan helped the look come together. I also had my hydro flask with me all the time.” Rhyan Noldin (10) Fashion / 15

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WORLD

Oil spills, marriages, captures, eclipses, tragedies, disasters, movements

Most Influential World Events Started after Several Attacks 1 #PrayforParis Isis claimed to have orchestrated a series of attacks on Paris during Nov. 13 and 14. Suicide bombers and shooters killed 130 people as well as wounded 494. Many countries shined blue, white and red lights onto landmarks and government buildings to show support for Paris.

Florida School Shooting Sparked Action 2 Parkland, On Valentine’s Day 2018, a 19-year-old shooter killed 17 people and wounded 14 at Marjory Stoneman High School. Several survivors started movements to protest gun control. The shooting sparked a movement in young students across the nation.

“I think it’s obviously unsafe for people involved, it affects our learning environment and our safety and how I communicate with people. When I hear it’s a student it scares me, it makes me question who I hang out with and how I treat people. You never know what can happen or what someone is going through.” Danya Abdelsalam (11)

Mrs. Blandine Baldwin, World Language, looks off in the distance. The 2015 attacks had a personal affect on her. Even though I am far away from home, it is very sad to hear these types of attacks, especially because I have friends in Paris,” Photo By: John Nick Sanchez 16

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Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going As we look back on the past ten years, we remember major moments that affected not only the country, but others around the world as well. From Sandy Hook to Hurrican Katrina, this decade has held many life changing events. Remembering these events will always have an impact on this country and help it move forward from this point on. These moments will be remembered for years to come.

Osama Bin Laden Captured after 9/11 Attacks

On May 11, 2011, Osama bin Laden was shot and killed by the United States Navy SEALs, inside a private residential compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Bin Laden was responsible for multiple bombings, but is infamous for the bombings in the United States on Septemebr 11, 2001. [When bin Laden was killed, Americans felt a sense of security again bin Laden could not plan any more threats.] When it came to family and friends affected by 9/11, this moment was a feeling of justice and retribution.

“Great American Eclipse” of 2017 6 The As the moon passed over the sun on Aug. 21, 2017, the sky went black and the eclipse went viral. This was the first total solar eclipse visible to the United States since 1979. The next one will take place in 2024. Many people gathered outside their homes and work to witness the phenomenon, including LC students, gathering around the football field during their PTE.

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2012 Election Meet the Candidates

Barack Obama (D)

Had Its Oil Spill in 4 BP the Gulf of Mexico On April 20, 2010, discharge oil caused an explosion on the British Petroleum’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. This event killed thousands of marine life and set back the fishing industry. This was the largest oil spill in the U.S. history.

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Abuse Allegations Sparked Movement for Change

The #Me too movement caught attention when Tarana Burke spoke out about sexual abuse and quickly inspired many Hollywood actresses to speak out as well. The phrase “Me too” encourages those impacted by sexual abuse and assault to share their stories.

Mitt Romney (R)

The 2012 presidential election took place on Nov. 6 between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Their campaigns focused mainly on employment and The Great Recession (2007-2009). Obama then defeated Romney with the popular vote and the electoral college which gave him a second term and continued his legacy. I think Obama got back in because he led the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden. That helped him in the races.” Andrew Risser (12)

2016 Election Meet the Candidates

“I thought the Me Too Movement was a big deal because it really just showed a change in the culture of today’s society. It showed how the culture is changing in Hollywood.”

Protest for Equality Stirred in the Tunisia

On December 18, 2010, a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and rebellions struck after Mohamed Bouazizi was banned from selling fruit for a living and set himself on fire as a protest. Other goals for this protest were democracy, economic freedom and employment.

“As a Muslim, my family and I both supported the protests. Muslims have always been ignored and degraded so it felt nice that we were finally fighting for cultural rights.”

Alysha Wenglarz (10)

Devastated Japan 8 Earthquake A magnitude-9 earthquake hit northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011. An hour later, tsunami waves hit Japan’s coastline, toppling over the protective tsunami walls. This event is estimated to have caused 15,894 deaths and over 2,500 people are still missing. Debris was still washing up on American beaches years later and some waves carried over during the natural disaster. This was the second deadliest tsunami in the world’s history.

Hillary Clinton (D)

Donald Trump (R)

The famous 2016 presidential election held on Nov. 8 was between Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump. Controversy arose when Clinton focused her platform on minority opportunities, while Trump focused on immigration laws, foreign policies and the restoration of America. “People are realizing now that they messed up in deciding our president, and I am so happy for the new election to come.” Tenley Edvardsen (11)

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LAKE CENTRAL

Renovations, New Policies, School Closings, Safety Precautions, Peer Help

Most Impactful School Changes Renovation Project 1 Large Added Brand New Facilities The school expanded in 2014 to accommodate the three middle schools: Grimmer, Kahler and Clark. The school added a brand new gym, auditorium, sports fields, an Olympic-sized pool and even an academic wing. This allowed students to learn in and experience extracurricular activities in state-of-theart facilities.

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Temperatures, Warm Houses 2 Cold

Dr. Larry Varaco hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been known to call off school for much, but five days in January, Dr. Varaco called off five days of school due to black ice on the roads. The students had to make up these days at the end of the year, shortening their summer.

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Where WhereWe’ve We’veBeen Been & Where We’re Going The school has been moving onto bigger and better things with large renovations to fit the high school students graduating from the local middle schools. The new renovations let the tri-town area students come together as one school. Since the changes students have been able to get closer and build bonds with students outside of their town. With more students being able to fit in the school new opportunities are brought to the table for the years ahead.

Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment

The need for safety improvements has greatly increased. To protect students from school shootings, drugs and many other things. They have attempted to increase the safety at the school many times whether it was enforcing every student to wear lanyards or to have students attend various seminars describing the different types of abuse and who to talk to if they or their loved ones have suffered from any forms of abuse. They also have police officers that stay in the school during school hours to keep watch.

Breaking the Lanyard Requirement

On the first day of school in 2018 Principal Sean Begley announced over the speakers that each student would be required to wear a lanyard with their school ID attached to it. This was for safety purposes but was soon fell out of use.

National Vaping Epidemic Reached the School

Although vaping was first introduced in 1963 as a way to stop smoking, it has recently become popular with teenagers. There have been seminars about the dangers of drugs to remind the students that not only is it illegal but that it’s not good for your health.

Mentoring Class Strengthens Peers’s Bonds 7 Peer A peer mentoring class was added into the selection of electives students can take. Peer mentoring is where students help the West Lake program students with their daily tasks. The students form bonds with one another teaching how important working together is as well as how important inculsion for all is. This program has shown the school the importance of being kind and helping others.

“I’ve been doing this for about threefour years. It’s helped me learn to communicate in different ways by using sign language or by using facial expressions. I guess it teaches me, as a person, that even though a lot of people are different, it doesn’t mean that they can’t be included in ‘normal things.’” Elizabeth Haberling (12)

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TIMELINE

Principals of the Past Sandie Platt

2009-2010 Platt was the principal until she unfortunately passed on April 28, 2010. Sean Begley took over from April to June of that year.

Robert McDermott

2011-2013 Before 2011, McDermott was assistant principal for 8 years. In 2012, McDermott was honored as Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) District 1 Principal of the Year.

Robin Tobias

2013-2015 Before Tobias was principal, he was the athletic director from 2010 to June 2012. When he left in April of 2015, Sean Begley took over as principal.

5 First School Shooting Drill

School shootings have been becoming more and more common in these past few years there have been more than 188 shootings at schools and universities. Lake Central started to practice just in case a horrific event like that ever occurs within their walls. They got students and real policemen to help simulate a real live threat.

“It’s kind of weird how it has to go that in depth because it shows how serious of a problem it is in the world and how every school has to prepare for something like that. Scary.” Cassanda Smolen (9)

Sean Begley

Teachers Movement 8 #RedforEd

#RedforEd is the movement for teacher salaries. Thousands turned out for the Indiana Red for Ed Rally at the Indiana Statehouse on Saturday, Mar 9, 2019. Teachers, educators and supporters were on hand to support public education and demand lawmakers provide more resources for our kids and increased pay for teachers.

2015-now Before Sean Begley was principal, he was in the Indiana National Guard. He became principal in 2015 however, he had been a stand-in principal in 2010 and 2015.

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Scout’s Photo of the Decade At the 2015 girls soccer Senior Night, Claire Majchrowicz (‘16) covers her mouth in awe. Majchrowicz’s older brother came home to surprise her for the game. Photo by: Camryn Wallace (‘17)

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