November 2020 by Liberty Public Schools

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November 2020

Volume 97, Issue 3

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Letter from the Editor

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Editor-in-Chief & Ads Manager

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Online Manager & Indepth Editor

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Opinion & A&E Editor

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News, Asst. InDepth & Co-Sports Editor

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It’s only been three months of school and yet the first semester is almost over. With the school year going by so fast, The Bell wants to reflect on the changes students and staff go through, but also what has stayed the same. The school’s Art & Literary magazine, Kintsugi, is still collecting different pieces of art from students. Their goal is to give students a creative outlet that does not have a grade attached to it (Page 6). However, this year, with the spike in creativity, after being quarantined for months, the staff of Kintsugi hopes to see even more entries than last month. In the spirit of growth, The Bell believes this creative outlet can be used to relieve anxiety and stress and publicize the thoughts of students. With all of the advances in technology recently, the school has decided to create its own esports team. The team meets and practices their strategies for online games and then play against other schools competitively (Page 8). More and more of these esports teams are being created across the country, showing the growth of virtual living. The school cafeteria made some changes with student nutrition in general because of COVID-19. Free breakfasts and lunches are now available along with curbside pickup (Page 10). With the changes made to how LPS provides food, The Bell decided to look into the amount of food waste that happens across the U.S. From the combined amount of food wasted at schools alone, 530,000 tons of food are wasted yearly (Page 16). Editors of The Bell used November to reflect on how they’ve grown as people after struggling with unrealistic expectations and social anxiety (Page 20) and realizing the benefits of regret (Page 21). The editors would like students to know that it is healthy to look within themselves, accept their flaws and grow to be better people. The theatre department has also had to do some major adapting and growing, as they try to figure out how to build a musical performance around a pandemic. This year, instead of a traditional musical with a full cast, ensemble and crew, the fine arts group has decided to record a Musical Showcase, featuring songs from different musicals sung in solos, duets or group numbers (Page 22). Lastly, Women’s Golf and Tennis State qualifiers grew through their experiences in state and how they had to train to get there (Pages 24-27).

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Senior Paige Saluri and freshman Elinor Dow rehearse for the musical showcase on Nov. 14, which consisted of songs from different musicals that cast members performed. “We chose to do a showcase where we picked about 30 songs, students auditioned and then we chose who best fit the song,” theatre teacher and director Don Johnson said. Photo by Kalea Faubion

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Bits and Pieces

Reported by Sadie Watkins

GAME ON(line)

Reported by Lucas Kilgore

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LPS Nutrition Alterations Reported by Ari Revella

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Spotlights

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Freshman Dominic Revels

Sophomore Aliyah Lanee Straws

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Newsbrief

Calling All Gamers Among Us

The online and mobile game “Among Us” is gaining popularity with LHS students. Reported by Regan Johnston

Over the past few months, the 2018 online and mobile game “Among Us” has started gaining popularity among teens. Whether the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame or simply a coincidental mass approval of the game, many students have played in their free time. 189 students responded to a poll sent by The Bell in late October asking student opinions of the game. Out of 189 students, 173 said they do currently play “Among Us” while only 16 said they do not. This space-themed game is centered around social deduction. With a minimum of four and a maximum of 10 players, the majority of the players, or the ‘Crewmates,’ must complete small tasks while trying to figure out who the killer, or the ‘Imposter’ is at the same time. There can be a minimum of one or a maximum of three Imposters in every game. If the Crewmates complete all of their tasks or vote out all of the Imposters, they win the game. But if the Imposters kill enough Crewmates before

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that happens, they win. The game allows players to chat with others in order to try and solve the mystery. Many responders from the poll said they liked the game because of how simple it was. They also appreciate the repetitive nature of the game as well. “I never get tired of it and it’s just really fun to play,” freshman Angelina Wilson said. “Most games get boring really fast but I can play it for hours and not get bored.” Part of the reason why students find the game so entertaining is because they can practice their detective skills. Players who are Crewmates have to use their deduction to find out who the Imposters are and who is innocent. “It’s fun to play with a group of friends,” freshman Natalie Swanson said. “It’s also fun to interrogate your friends.” They also get to test their ability to lie. Players who are Imposters have to be good at lying about their locations and alibis. They also have to trick the other players into voting each other off of

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the game. “It shows how good you can lie and convince people to think other things,” junior Bre’Aysha Brown said. “Kinda like a mind game.” With this online murder-mystery gaining popularity again, students have a way to sharpen their deduction skills, play with friends and have fun.

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Wasted

Reported by Alex Klein

Opinion

Roll with the Punches/ Embrace the Quiet

Opinions by Regan Johnston & Emma Stauffer

Regretting Having No Regrets

Opinion by Paige Hodges

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A&E

Singing Through the Mask

Reported by Caty Franklin

Sports

Believe and Achieve

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Bits and Pieces

The Kintsugi magazine provides an outlet for student creative work. Reported by Sadie Watkins

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Kintsugi club is a new literary and art magazine created by sophomore Addie Vallier. The magazine allowed a place for students to share their creative work such as creative writing, photography and artwork. Vallier wanted students to get an opportunity to work creatively without the extra pressure of a grade. “She was a freshman last year and wanted a way for creative students at LHS to have a place to share their work that wasn’t an art, photography or journalism class,” ELA teacher and sponsor Brian Gehrlein said. “It was run by students with work from students.” Kintsugi club provided many opportunities for different types of creative students. The subcategories are extensive for every issue, and allows for creative range, so almost any artistically inclined student can submit work. “We collect poetry, narrative nonfiction, and short stories,” Gehrlein said. “We had different kinds of poetry: structured, metered and free verse. Kind of a little bit of everything photography wise. The categories are still-life, nonmoving, moving, action shots and sports. For art we did painting, drawing, sculpture and digital media.”

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Sophomore Zoe Davis submitted a short story piece last year about a dream gone wrong and reflected about her writing experience and submitting work. “Getting the feedback from my teacher and peers and other people really helped me because it gave me the confidence to be able to write and do what I can do right now,” Davis said The goal for the Kintsugi Club is not to make creative work feel stressful, but to make it a form of self expression again. “That’s my biggest passion,” Gehrlein said. “That we stop thinking about writing as work and school and we think about it as self-expression, identity and life. I need to write constantly, when I stop journaling I can tell a difference. When I’m not being creative I can tell a difference. I don’t think a lot of students have found that with writing yet.” There are many chances for creatives to share their work with Kintsugi Club. The staff wants to continue with holiday themed contests like their recent Halloween spooky story contest. The club is also working on a website that should be up for the public soon, where students can read and submit work. The website will be LHSCreate.com. Kintsugi club is looking

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for an abundance of more submissions, Gehrlein shares opportunities students have to submit work. “If you are someone that likes to write or are interested in writing at all, and you’ve got something you’ve written recently or even several years ago dust it off and take a look at it,” Gehrlein said. “We would love to see lots of people submit. Not just writers, we want artists and photographers. There’s no limit on submissions. The more the merrier.”

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The Wood Burning

Photo courtesy of graduate Paige Hammond

“I rushed around my apartment, trying to stuff things that were necessary and valuable to me into my duffel bag. Unlike the pictures of Britt and I, framed on my wall.” -Sophomore Zoe Davis

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Danger in the Desert

“The light consumes me and I find myself in a perfect paradise, all the plants are rich green and everything has a white, heavenly glow to it. I don’t see the sun anywhere, but golden light seems to emanate from the entire sky.” -Sophomore Ethan Taylor

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The Most Dangerous Ball Game “It was a million-dollar chance. But of course it happened to me. It was only the biggest game of my high-school career, the one that would’ve gotten me into the majors… or minors.” -Sophomore Kennedy Dresslaer Photo by Charlene Nguyen Kintsugi staff and sophomore Addie Vallier, junior Addison Langhorst, sophomore Grace Goll, junior Sophia Rakestraw, sophomore Paige Kroening, and junior Rachel Reiter meet over zoom on Wednesday’s to discuss the literary magazine. A student led publication, the editors look through and select submitted photos.

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GAME ON(line) Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new sport that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require movement called esports. Reported by Lucas Kilgore

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Sophomore James Calder (right), one of nine members of esports, stands next to sponsor Joe Wheeler (left).

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A new frontier in academic competitiveness is on the horizon. Esports has become more and more popular at the college and high school levels. Some colleges and high schools project it to become as big as football while others are still skeptical. This year, the school got it’s own Esports team at the club level. “Esports is essentially competitive video games involving a team or organization and players,” senior and player Nick Porter said. “It’s everything a sport is but instead of a physical game it is a virtual game.” With more and more teams being created and scholarships being granted, the future seems bright. This year will set the momentum for the school’s esports team and it’s first roster are excited to see where it will go. Auto tech teacher Joe Wheeler is the club sponsor of the team. He wants to give students the opportunity to play at a higher level. “I’ve been playing video games my entire life,” Wheeler said. “I talk about video games to students all the time. When I heard that we were going to be starting an Esports team, I thought it would be something really great to be a part of.” The team features a fall and spring season with three different games planned. The team is playing “League of Legends”, “Overwatch” and “Rocket League” this year. With 10 current members, esports players practice and play to win. They won their first esports match 2-0. “It was pretty close especially towards the beginning,” sophomore James Calder said. “It started off close, we got a lead and continued the momentum through the rest of the game.” Esports is not an individual task. It

makes players work as a team to succeed like any other sport. “It’s all based around team gameplay,” Calder said. “We all work individually in the beginning but halfway through the match we all work together in team fights to get a bigger lead.” When it comes to practice, the team has to commit to practicing together and individually to perform their best. “We just play the game,” senior Brynn Birdsong said. “We play together and separately. A lot of it is hand-eye coordination and knowing how to use your champions the best way you can.” Many students join clubs for community. This team is no different. A warm welcoming community lies at the heart of the club for students who like video games. “It’s generally a lot of fun,” Birdsong said. “We love to joke around with each other. We do tease a bit but at the end of the day it’s all a joke.” Although the team for the fall is already playing, students can still join, play and practice for the spring. “For right now, this fall, students are playing virtually from home,” Wheeler said. “It’s PC only and it’s students that have PCs already at home. Once we have our Esports room completed in the spring time it will be open to all students even if you don’t have a PC at home.” “Some people may not understand it now, but esports gets views, sponsorships and players,” Porter said. “That is why I think it is amazing that I am able to be here at this time to be on this team.”

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LPS Nutrition Alterations

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The district makes important nutrition decisions in the wake of COVID-19 Reported by Ari Revella

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lllDue to the pandemic, schools are forced to have hybrid schedules and some fully virtual students. This has left a lot of questions about how school was going to look before the year began, especially lunch. Thankfully, with the help of the Clay County Health Department alongside the National School Lunch Program, school districts are now able to serve free breakfasts and lunches until the end of the 2020-2021 school year. The district started offering five-day meal packs, available for pickup on Wednesdays from Liberty North (10-10:30 AM), South Valley Middle School (12-12:30 PM), and Heritage Middle School (12-12:30 PM). This meal pack includes five days’ worth of lunches and breakfasts. There isn’t a

requirement for children to be present to pick it up, nor is there a pre-order requirement. This was an addition to the curbside pickup LHS had in place when the pandemic had begun. When schools started up again back in September, everything was changing as far as lunch goes: from how students pick up lunch, how curbside pick-up works, to even how many items there are on the menu. Furthermore, the staff believes they can still improve the lunch system, as Assistant Principal David McDorman hopes he can further get the word out about the free meals this year. “I’m thinking about doing a one-pager on everybody’s lunch table, every shift, just to let people know, ‘hey, this is what’s going on with lunch this year,’” McDorman said. McDorman also thinks that free breakfasts and lunches are super impactful to the community right now. “On top of the health crisis, the last

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thing we want is that domino effect, it’s a health crisis and now it’s impacting families domestically with food,” McDorman said. “That’s one thing I’ve communicated a lot but I want to take it one step further.” According to Coordinator of Nutrition and Culinary Services Michelle McGinn, when brainstorming how to feed kids in a pandemic, a lot of ideas ended up not being used at all, but the district began experimenting with ways to get food to online students. Starting from using curbside pickup at Ridgeview Elementary when the pandemic first began. “Through testing different products and processes, we arrived at a method of preorder service that is safe for students and staff,” McGinn said,

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Liberty’s lunch staff works tirelessly to make sure all students are provided with a speedy and safe lunch. COVID restrictions require disposable grab-and-go options along with social distancing when students are waiting in line.

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“We continually worked to find solutions to improve food quality that were feasible, but not always attainable. The goal was always to have students return to the cafe eventually to pick up fresh food, as it became safer.” Getting used to serving food during a pandemic was the hardest part, but that’s where pre-packaging food comes in. The final bump in the road was actually getting food to students. “The method of service we planned for all schools at the beginning of the school year was to feed all students in classrooms,” McGinn said. “Because students were following protocols and remaining safe, more freedoms have been provided to allow

us to serve students in the secondary schools in the cafeteria similar to before the pandemic. The difference now is no self-service-staff serves all items and most are packaged. We are happy students and staff are able to experience a more ‘normal’ lunch time.” Instead of the wide variety of side items and ala-carte options students are used to, the nutrition team resorted to packing most of the food items to keep students safe. Students are also adding to the optimism of the current lunch system, hoping that this system will get LHS closer to a normal one. Junior Natalie Schuette thinks that the administration can be open to criticism and that they’ll optimize for a balance of safety and social time. “I’m sure the administrators can listen

to complaints, and I’m sure if they can find ways to make it better they could, but I don’t think they would do anything so drastic that it would affect the students in the cafeteria,” Schuette said. Freshman Megan Boteler thinks that keeping the pre-ordering system, while improving upon it, could be a lot faster than the lunch number system. “Make a certain number of meals plus extras for people who didn’t pre-order, so that the people who did actually pre-order get what they want,” Boteler said. The goal is to get back to normal as soon as possible. “When we do get back to some semblance of normalcy, we’ll remember how rough this time was, and maybe appreciate the old way a little more when we’re able to return,” McDorman said.

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Dominic Revels

Revels shares details about his life and his high school football career. Reported by DJ Binns Design by Ethan Atkins

fffFreshman Dominic Revels likes to train for football and play video games. In his free time he spends time with his mother taking photos. “We usually take pictures of nature and landscapes,” Revels said. They started taking pictures together when he was around four and started with just regular family photos. “The main reason we take photos is to show how I grew up. It was always a nice thought to look back with friends and family about the changes,” Revels said. When stressed, he takes relaxing walks and listens to music. Revels has played football since second grade. He started playing football because his step-brother enjoyed playing football. “My first team I played against was the Blue Springs High School we were playing at there school,” Revels said. Revels used to play soccer and baseball, he planned to do track but was never able to do it. His greatest achievement happened when he was thirteen during his time in the Pop Warner League. “My greatest achievement is scoring four touchdowns in one game,” Revels said. He has said that the most challenging part about managing school and football is having time for football. “I make managing both easier by making a schedule with my mother for when I do school work,” Revels said. Revels’s favorite class is biology. “The teacher was chill and good to connect with,” Revels said. Revels said this year has been iffy and that it has been difficult with people falling behind in class due to online school. “I plan to go to college, play football, and

have good academics,” Revels said. Sophomore Valeria Navarrete, a friend of Revels, said he is a very kind and caring person. They met during summer through a mutual friend who invited both of them on a camping trip. “He was very shy when I met him, after talking for a while though he became very outgoing,” Navarrete said. Navarrete and Caleb Champ, a teacher of Revel’s, agree that he is a hard worker in both football and school. They also agree that he is very kind to others. Champ explains Revel’s work ethic as, “He does well, very nice when interacting with students. Dom doesn’t have a problem with talking to students and working with them,” Champ said. Champ says that his favorite thing about Revels is that he is good with carrying on conversations and talking about his day.

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“I knew right away he was a good student, he was very polite and kind,” Champ said.

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Sophomore

Aliyah

Lanee Straws Straws talks about following in her family’s footsteps and school. Reported by Derek Katzer

fffThroughout the year, one can find sophomore Aliyah Lanee Straws working hard to tread the same path her sisters did before her. Straws joined the Women’s Basketball team and Diversity Council, programs her sisters, senior Aryonna Haylee Straws and graduate Ayraka Bree Straws, had once joined. Her family is very

important to her. “They’re just who I spend all of my time with,” Straws said. “They are the people who keep me in check and keep me grounded. They tell me when I do something wrong and celebrate me when I do something right and all my achievements. We have a ton of fun and they really get me.” Last year, Straws worked hard and earned her spot on the JV team. The Varsity and JV teams practice together, allowing the Straws sisters to practice together. “I was very happy,” Straws said. “I was one of the last ones to find out what team I made, which made me nervous, but I was very excited and I liked a lot of the girls I was playing with, so I wanted to play with Varsity and JV. I wanted to be up there playing with my sister.” Sophomore Kaitlin Davis noticed how much straws cares about her friends and basketball teammates. “She is very supportive and constantly listening and taking things to heart and being there for you,” Davis said. Assistant Varsity basketball coach Zach

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Werner has taken notice of Straws’s improved work ethic. “She will do whatever you ask her to do,” Werner said. “One thing we pushed for, in the off-season, was for her to work on getting her shot off quicker. She’s a very good shooter. To watch her work at summer workouts and training sessions has been a real joy.” Straws also joined the Diversity Council, once again following the footsteps of her older sisters. “My third oldest sister, she helped make Diversity Council and made it more prominent in the school,” Straws said. “She graduated before I got into high school and she helped my sister, who is a senior, get into it. Now my sister helped me get into Diversity Council.” Straws enjoys the opportunities to hear the stories of unique people. “Last year, I enjoyed hearing the speakers come in and talk,” Straws said. “For Hispanic Heritage Month, speakers would come in and tell their story of their family migrating here. I think it’s important to the school because it brings new ideas and allows people to tell their stories. It lets us recognize that we are all different and gives us the chance to acknowledge it, celebrate it and embrace it.” Even though she is following the footsteps of her older sisters, Straws is ensuring she makes her own unique mark on LHS history.

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Spotlight Junior

Sam Alexander

Alexander gives insight on his life and theater. Reported by Ethan Atkins Design by Ethan Atkins

Junior Sam Alexander is very heavily involved in theater and an enthusiast of the fine arts department. “I enjoy theater, speech & debate and fine arts. I also play the cello but I’m not in orchestra,” Alexander said. “They’re all rewarding so you’re able to accomplish something. Also the people are really entertaining. You get to know a lot of cool people, especially in theater and speech & debate that you become friends with.” Alexander has been doing theater for a large portion of his life, so it is safe to say that it is very important to him. “I started in third grade so I’ve been doing it for about nine years,” Alexander said. “My first show was actually here at LHS when I was in elementary school. I was part of the children’s chorus in Tarzan, and that was a really fun experience. When I got up to middle school I decided to try out for the play and it was really nervewracking, but I’ve loved it ever since.” To this day, Alexander continues to stay involved in theater and is working as a crewmate for the Fall’s Musical Showcase. Throughout the years, he has worked in many positions. “In the past I did a lot of on stage acting but recently I’ve been doing a lot of crew positions,” Alexander said. “For example, on our most recent production I’ve been working on costume crew.” Alexander’s kindness and humbleness really shows when his friend, junior Ciara Keenan, talks about him. “Sam has that kind of personality where, when you meet him, you’re drawn to him, because he’s a really good friend,” Keenan said. “He’s been a great friend for as long as I’ve known him, he’s just really personable. He treats everyone with respect and kindness. He’s in speech & debate and he’s always respectful to the novice,

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underclassmen and varsity team.” According to Keenan, Alexander is a great classmate because of his hospitality. “Well he’s very smart so that helps a lot. That is something you learned very quickly when you have class with them. He can make it fun even when you’re not having a particularly fun day,” Keenan said. It’s not just Alexander’s friends who notice his kindness, but his teacher as well. “He’s super helpful because he puts everyone at ease and he’s a great partner because he’s so helpful and upbeat that he makes everyone excited to be in class,” French teacher Jessica Lumetta said. “He’s just genuinely a kind person and he cares about other people’s emotions and how they’re doing.” In fact, school is so important to Alexander, that he plans on making that his future and his profession. “After I get out of high school I’d like to go to college, preferably out of state, and eventually become a teacher,” Alexander stated. “The idea of being a teacher has always been interesting to me, especially biology because I love science and I want to combine those two together.” Overall, it’s apparent to most that

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Alexander is a very genuine and caring person that wants the best for others. “Don’t be so quick to judge somebody, make sure you get to know them before making your final judgment and make sure to always be respectful,” Alexander said.

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Senior

Abby Cole

Cole keeps a positive outlook during her final year in high school. Reported by Sarah Blankenship

fffFrom Student Council to Homecoming queen, senior Abby Cole has accomplished a lot from her freshman year to now. Cole is involved with many clubs that are making a difference in the school. The main one would be being the Executive Student Body President. “I’m in many clubs including Student Council, Breakfast Club, Key Club, National

Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Practical Leadership.” Cole met senior Milly Talati through Student Council and were representatives for their class. They spent a lot of time together and became friends, and have been ever since. “Abby Cole is the sweetest person I have ever met,” Talati said. “We don’t talk every single day, but even so, I know that she always has my back and she is there for me anytime I might need her.” Winning Homecoming queen was an eye opening experience for Cole. It was a sign that her positive personality had made an impact on the student body. “I was super surprised and I did not at all think that I was going to win,” Cole said. “I was honored to be on Court and that I had made such an impact on my school that enough people knew who I was. I was really thankful and it was a really encouraging thing to see that so many people liked me for who I was.” Being involved with school and meeting new people has helped Cole see who she is

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and wants to be as a person. “The growth from freshman year to senior year made me feel like I’m way more myself and it’s fun to grow and work your way to the top,” Cole said. “I feel like you grow so much and you live without fear of what people think of you.” Talati noticed Cole did everything she could to make everyone at school, or someone she’s never met, happy. “There is a lot I could say about Abby and her character, but the thing that sticks out the most to me is how inclusive she is,” Talati said. “Abby is someone who will stand up for you and make sure that your opinions are heard. She has love for every single person in her heart and is truly one of the best people I have ever met.” With all of this in mind, Cole has chosen a great future in helping others. “I am planning on going to Grand Canyon University to study nursing,” Cole said. “That right now is my plan but it’s not concrete and I haven’t committed to anything. Nursing will for sure be my major and I will possibly minor in Spanish.” Math teacher Kellen Laws has observed Cole’s positivity and sees that the school is a better place with her in it. Because of that, Laws knows Cole will have a very bright future. “Abby is going to accomplish whatever she sets her sights on in the future. She has such a positive outlook on people and situations that come her way and does it with a smile on her face,” Laws said.

Cole with Homecoming King Sal Bonadonna.

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WASTED! Food waste is proving to be a problem in schools across the country, but what is being done to stop it?

Reported by Alex Klein & Leija Ajanovic

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Problems The remainder of students’ unfinished lunches fill the trash cans to the brim in each corner of the lunch room. Students toss their styrofoam lunch trays full of food without hesitation. Leaving custodial staff no option but to repeatedly switch the packed trash cans for empty ones. For school districts across the country a cycle of food waste is proving to become a normalcy. A 2019 article by Education Dive briefs a “World Wildlife Fund report, [which] estimates U.S. school food waste totals 530,000 tons per year and costs as much as $9.7 million a day to manage.” So what causes so much waste many ask? Some students claim it’s what is offered to students is the problem. “Kids do not like what the school is serving them most of the time so they throw it away,” junior Aidan Gansen said. In 2010 national guidelines were set to provide a minimum standard of nutritional food that is intended to ensure schools serve students enough calories without contributing to obesity. An article by verywell family explains that, “school lunch standards include requirements for school lunches such as: 50 percent whole grain products, fruits

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and vegetables, non fat or 1% milk, no unnatural trans fat.” If students are not accustomed to eating balanced meals they are more likely to contribute to food waste by not finishing the meals provided. Aside from dislike of the food, students believe improper portions are also a cause for the massive waste. “We are not smart with our food because people order a large drink since it’s cheaper, and do not drink it,” freshman Cadence Briar said. “I think we overestimate what we can actually eat.” What many people don’t realize is the food wasted in schools adds to the world’s waste and ultimatley the harmful effects on the earth. Courtesy of Erynn Sly

Effects Wasting food is also hurting the environment. An article about going green on GreenerKirkcaldy.org says, “roughly one quarter of man-made greenhouse gas emissions are created by food waste, and if food waste was a country, it would be ranked third after the USA and China in terms of greenhouse gas production.” After people throw their food away it’s trucked to a landfill where it produces a large amount of methane. Methane, of course, is a greenhouse gas, which many scientists believe adversely affects the earth’s climate and temperature (i.e., climate change/global warming). “As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are 25 times more

harmful than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere,” Bryan Duncan explains in a 2018 article. Many researchers believe that methane causes about twenty percent of greenhouse gas emissions. The wasted food in America is now adding immensely to the problem. If less wasted food, then the environment is better. Bringing many to the question of whether or not there are any possible solutions to such a steep problem. Districts across the country are prioritizining the food waste issue and trialing a combination of strategies including: interventions like marketing healthy choices, providing nutrition education, and offering various programs that allow studnets to practice solutions.

Do you personally waste a lot of food?

students said “No”

students said “yes”

Top right: Student grabs styrofoam plate containing one of the free meals available to students who order ahead on the district order form. Middle: Refridgerated, free meals provided to students when they ‘re are unable to order ahead; these meals include a sandwich (possible options are ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, or turkey and cheese), chips and apples.

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Solutions Waste could be cut back significantly if the administration offered paper bags after lunch to save food. Breakfast and lunch is served on styrofoam trays, which cannot be carried around throughout the day. “If I could take my food home in a brown paper bag after the meal, it would help because I am not that hungry during lunch,” Briar said. Another path that could be taken is stressing the importance of a balanced meal and the benefits of eating healthier. This could help keep fruits and vegetables from being thrown away. “If they showed how important it was to have a balanced plate and not just eating the fries or nuggets on the plate, it would really help,” Briar said. “If more people talked about vegetables and chose not to

throw away healthier food.” Similarly, one of the biggest things that students can do to reduce food waste is to avoid taking more than what they can eat. “Students shouldn’t get more than what they really need because they waste it,” junior Emily Graham said. “We throw it away without thinking about it,” Graham said. Buying food simply because it is cheap does not mean it is the better option. The best way to convey this idea to children truly is to teach the importance of valuing food.. “In the long run, if your children learn to value food at a young age, they are more likely to grow up to have good eating and food waste habits,” Ivaluefood.com said. Teaching the importance of waste and how to dispose of it properly and courteously could reduce a large percentage of in-school garbage waste.

Do you think a lot of food goes to waste in America?

38 said “yes”

- 1 said “no”

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Bottom: Student grabs lunch on styrafoam tray as cafeteria staff works to prepare more meals that meet national nurtritaional requirements.

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• Consider cutting recipes in half to be more realistic for you and your guests. • Plan ahead of time, and only purchase the ingredients you are sure you need. Don’t buy more than you will use. • Freeze or preserve food you don’t eat, or ingredients you don’t use. • Compost any spoiled leftovers. • If you have leftover canned goods or other nonperishable foods, donate them.

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Roll with the Punches

Man plans and God says “no

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Editorial by Editor-in-Chief Regan Johnston When I was younger, I had it all figured out. I was never going to have an iPhone, only my reliable flip-phone that I would never be addicted to. I was also going to be a famous actor. As long as I stuck to my plan, I would be happy. When I got to high school I had to alter my plans a little bit. Like an iPhone, when you drop it, my plans of not being addicted to technology dashed to pieces when my dad decided my phone needed an update. As soon as my iPhone turned on, I was lost forever to Subway Surfers and Snapchat. So the flip-phone didn’t work out, no big deal. I still had my dream of becoming a famous actor. I was involved in a few performances in middle school, many summer programs and a couple of acting classes as well. All hope was not yet lost. My dreams of acting professionally were quickly crushed around my freshman and sophomore year when I developed horrible social anxiety and stage fright. It also didn’t help that my acting and singing

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skills sucked. I took not being able to act or perform in theatre pretty hard. For years, I had equated my ability to act to my self-worth. It was a massive blow to my already low self-esteem.

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On top of the flip-phone and dead acting career, there were a million other expectations I had for myself that just did not work out. Things like planning to stay Catholic (I had nothing against religion, it just didn’t fit for me) and accepting myself as the girl I was supposed to be (yeesh, those were some toxic years). It took a lot of crying, panic attacks and talks with my parents before I finally decided I had enough of the planning and the unrealistic expectations that only caused me pain. I decided to live my life and hope for the best and when things didn’t work out, I would have a backup plan that would make me just as happy. This lesson was especially useful to me when the pandemic hit. Just like everyone else, there were things that I wanted to achieve during quarantine and expectations I had for the future that I was unable to do. But instead of panicking like I am prone to do, I simply sat back and rolled with the punches.

Learning to accept my introverted self. Editorial by Managing Editor and Copy Editor Emma Stauffer If you have met me, I think you can attest that “loud” is not necessarily a word that is often associated with me; “shy,” “quiet” and “reserved” are probably more accurate. As a lifelong introvert, I’m used to it. Used to the yearly “she’s a good student, she is just really quiet,” talk during parent-teacher conferences. I’ve never really understood the term “awkward silence.” While others hate silence and feel like they always have to start talking when conversation gets quiet, I have quite honestly grown used to it. I’ve never had the ability to just say whatever is on my mind, but prefer to think (and oftentimes overthink), before I speak. While I spent a long time resenting this part of myself, I often find myself being thankful for it, as I don’t believe speaking your mind is really the best solution in certain situations. We live in such a fast-moving, loud world, there is something very peaceful about just sitting in silence. As both an

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introvert and someone who suffers from anxiety, having adequate time to ‘recharge’ after stress-inducing situations, is very important to me. While extroverts thrive on social situations, I don’t. For my whole life,

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simple tasks such as talking to a teacher before school or sitting by someone new at lunch have been anxiety-inducing for me. What came so easily to some people, just didn’t to me. While others look forward to assemblies and dances, they have always been just another opportunity for me to be anxious. I spent so long hating my social awkwardness and introvertness. I resented that part of myself, wishing more than anything that I could be an outgoing person. I now realize that there is nothing to be ashamed of, and there never was. Some people are extroverted and able to say whatever they want, while others are more reserved, soft spoken and don’t necessarily thrive in large crowds or social situations. And that’s OK. I have learned to stop wishing I am someone I’m not, and instead embrace myself for who I am in the present. I am learning to embrace the quiet because it’s really a beautiful thing. I am an introvert and I am proud of who I am.

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Regretting Having No Regrets

My personal vow to live with no regrets ultimately created more worry and regrets. Editorial by Online Manager and InDepth Editor Paige Hodges I sat at my makeshift desk staring at the writing prompt my teacher posted on Canvas: “reflect on how the shutdown has affected you.” It was an easier assignment, but for some reason, I was stumped. I stopped tapping the keys aimlessly and turned on the television. The screen showed the spin-off show Grown-ish. The main character, Zoey, was beginning her journey of living life with “no regrets.” Her friends described her as “glowing,” which she attributes to her new take on life (one that looked appealing to me). As soon as the commercials started flashing across the screen, I rushed back to my laptop and started listing all of my regrets. I had a plan in mind: to live life like there isn’t any consequences (Note: I did make exceptions for any legal consequences and safety). That same night, I began fulfilling my personal vow by binge watching Prison Break instead of getting rest for work. The

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next morning, I realized that the layers of bags under my eyes were only a reflection of all the new regrets I would have if I continued to live life according to Zoey. What I didn’t consider, before my life-altering revelation: (1) I should’ve

finished the end of the episode because there is probably more to the story; (2) Striving for a life you want doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t have any regrets; (3) Regrets can promote growth. When people have regrets, they create opportunities to reflect, which is necessary for growth. In other words, regret is the recognition of your current state, the goals you can make for the future and what went well or didn’t. An article from Body and Soul explains that, “regret can be for doing something, or not doing something; it can be on a scale from tiny to life altering. It can spur you into action or stop you in your tracks. One thing’s for sure: it’s not pleasant. But, chin up –every regret has a silver lining,” Sara Mulcahy wrote. So don’t punish yourself for feeling regret, simply embrace it. This doesn’t mean to dwell on the negative, but develop objectives that allow you to move forward towards the better fit - even if the path in front of you is uncertain.

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“Astonishing, Little Women” - Junior Kennedy Naseem and Chorus “Think of Me, Phantom of the Opera” - Senior Becki Beebe “Bright Side of Life, Spamalot” - Freshman Nathan Middleton, Freshman Ashton Garcia and Junior Andrew Letsch “Someone to Watch, Crazy for You” - Junior Allison Weiner “Stars, Les Misérables” - Senior Blake Johnston “My New Philosophy, Good Man Charlie Brown” - Sophomore Madi Belcher “Johanna, Sweeney Todd” - Junior Will Pierce “Anything You Can Do, Annie Get Your Gun” - Junior Mallory Chapman and Freshman Bennett Chapman “So Much Better, Legally Blonde”- Senior Regan Mills, Chorus “Make Them Hear You, Ragtime” - Men’s 8 “You’ll Be Back, Hamilton” - Junior Daniel Blakeman Chorus - Senior Charlotte Brookins, Sophomore Jake Brandt, Sophomore Landon Jines, Freshman Jaxon Drummond and Senior Brenna Oxley

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The Theatre Department got creative to work around the COVID-19 pandemic. Reported by Caty Franklin

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Theatre students are used to putting on a big production for an audience. But due to COVID-19, they were forced to make other arrangements. Instead of the usual musical, the fall production was a musical showcase, where students sang in solos, duets or group numbers. The students maintained social distancing while on stage and the production was recorded Nov. 14, with the show becoming viewable Nov. 22. It was the first production held in the newly finished Performing Arts Center, which many people were excited about. “We have this beautiful theater and we want to use it,” theatre teacher and director Don Johnson said. “We chose to do a showcase where we picked about 30 songs, students auditioned and then we chose who best fit the song.” Some limitations for the showcase included social distancing, wearing masks and the possibility of cast and crew members getting sick. “If someone were to become infected, they could not be in the show,” Johnson said. “So we had to do a show where, with the restrictions, if we lost someone it

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wouldn’t be detrimental to the show in its entirety. We thought this way it was better because we could pull someone out and it wasn’t going to destroy the show as a whole.” Cast and crew members tried to look on the positive side for the new showcase format. “I’m really excited that we get to do something, because we really didn’t get to do a lot last semester,” sophomore and cast member Grace Fischer said. “It kind of changed and morphed as we figured out what it was going to be.” Sophomore and crew member Ella Torno is an emcee. Her role was making sure the show ran smoothly and kept the audience entertained during transitions from songto-song. She recognized that with the new Performing Arts Center, some change was expected. “Going into this year we knew it was going to be weird because we were going to have a new theater,” Torno said. “It’s one of those trial and error kinds of things. There’s no right or wrong way we’re doing this because we get to do what we want.” Rehearsals were conducted in time slots,

Top: The cast for the upcoming musical rehearse the many pieces they plan on performing. Instead of putting on one big play, the theater department decided to host a cabaret show with songs from different musicals.

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with only one third of the cast allowed to come in at a time. “They will sing first and then they come to me and we will work on character development and movement,” Johnson said. Character development looked different in the musical showcase, but cast members sang their songs in character.

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Freshman and cast member Nathan Middleton missed rehearsing as a full cast. “We have a signup for rehearsal spots instead of coming every day and being with the cast and rehearsing as a whole group,” Middleton said. “I think that’s what I’ve missed the most about it.” Cast members also had to practice in their own time, since they could not come in to rehearse as a full cast. “We’ve had to do a lot of rehearsing at home, so whether that be writing in solfege for our songs, or practicing it to get the hang of it or even practicing our choreography, it’s been a lot at home,” Middleton said. Despite all the change, Torno was optimistic about the production. “It’s going to be exciting because it’s definitely something different,” Torno said. “We’ve never done anything like this before. Just seeing how it turns out, if people like it. Maybe if they do like it, seeing if they want to add on to it and do something small like that next year.” Even though this year was full of change for the theatre department, this fall’s musical showcase was unforgettable.

Top: Students practice on the stage in the new performing arts center, a new addition to LHS that the fine arts department is excited to put into use. Bottom: Senior Blake Johnston rehearse his parts for the upcoming cabaret show. A choir and musical member, Johnston has worked on his vocal skills since middle school.

“In Summer, Frozen” - Junior Evan Marley “There are Worse Things I Could Do, Grease” - Junior Alysa Pendergraft “Good Morning Baltimore, Hairspray” - Senior Paige Saluri “Master of the House, Les Misérables” - Sophomore Andrew Hand and Freshman Elinor Dow “I Could Have Danced All Night, My Fair Lady” - Junior Erin Brage “Friend Like Me, Aladdin” - Junior Patrick Sheeley “Mama Who Bore Me, Spring Awakening” - Sophomore Grace Fisher “Mama Who Bore Me Reprise, Spring Awakening” - Sophomore Grace Fisher, Junior Reyna Myvett, Sophomore Madi Belcher, Sophomore Meg Rieger, Junior Kora Weidmaier “Still Hurting, The Last 5 Years” - Senior Olivia Sherman “Will You Love me Tomorrow?, Beautiful” - Senior Amy Hirsch “Mr Cellophone, CHICAGO” - Senior Sal Bonadonna “I’m Here, Color Purple” - Junior Reyna Myvett “For God, Wicked” - Senior Women “Seasons of Love, Rent” - Entire Ensemble

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Believe and Achieve The difficulties behind making it to State and how Women’s Golf is handling it. Reported by Leija Aganovic

The Women’s Golf Team made it to state yet again this season. This accomplishment is very difficult and comes from hard work and dedication to the sport. Sophomore Isabella Peregrine and junior Jamie Phelan went to state this year due to the score they achieved at districts. “The top 18 people in districts get to go to state,” Phelan said. “The cutoff was a score of 100 and I shot an 86.” The score is based on the par, which is the number of strokes that a player should make on each hole. “I qualified and was able to shoot under 100,” Peregrine said. “I was 16th place out of the top 18 players at districts.” Both girls are all-conference and alldistrict players, meaning they advanced at the tournaments for conferences and districts. The golfers try to prepare for anything they might face at tournaments. Their coaches constantly encourage them to work harder. “I push my players through positive encouragement, detailed practice plans, belief in 100% effort and both focus and fun during practice,” coach Jason Carr said. Phelan and Peregrine also go to a private coach, whose personalized instruction allows them to improve specific skills.

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“Two times a week we have group lessons, and once a week I have a one-on-one with my private coach,” Phelan said. “We practice and he teaches me what to do and fixes my swing.” Phelan also meditates the night before a tournament to feel optimistic. “I usually meditate and use an app called “Calm,” Phelan said. “I lay down for 15 minutes while listening to somebody talking. It helps me to have more confidence when I’m out on the course.” Peregrine does not meditate, but consistently gets a good night’s sleep before playing. The first day at state was filled with rainy weather and tough playing conditions. Because of this, all the players’ scores were canceled. They experienced many different emotions throughout the tournament. “I was nervous at the beginning of the round,” Peregrine said. “I felt the most excited on hole 13 when I had the birdie and made a 20 feet putt.” In golf, the birdie occurs when a player finishes with one less stroke than the par of the hole. Though they worked hard, the players didn’t place where they hoped. “I tied with Jamie for 59th place,” Peregrine said. According to Peregrine, one of the easiest

parts of the day was staying positive and knowing that everybody else was in the same situation. Likewise, Carr prepares his players to perform well in any environment. “I have them try to practice and simulate every situation they could possibly see on the course and work tirelessly on the range and short game,” Carr said. The girls also had supplies and clothing to help them play while it is raining. Phelan had to buy new shoes after the first day at state because they got soaked, but she was prepared with the rest of her clothing. “I brought windbreakers and swishy pants,” Phelan said. “I had gloves and mittens that could grip the club better and mittens with heat warmers.” The second day revealed improved weather and scores counted, but the rain left lasting effects.

Left: Sophomore Kelly Ryan clears her head to focus as she tee’s off on Sept. 29 at the Winter Stone golf course. Right: Sophomore Grace Wratchford swings her club as she watches the ball soar across the course.

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Phelan and Peregrine “The ground was extremely soggy and hard to hit out of because it was so wet on the fairways,” Phelan said. This made it very difficult to succeed during rounds. “It was a rough day for Isabella and I,” Phelan said. “We struggled and lost focus after we had bad scores posted for a hole.” Carr believes his players did very well considering the challenges. “We tried our best at state and that is all we could ask of the girls,” Carr said. “Golf is not easy and takes countless hours of hard work and dedication to become a better player.”

Top: Freshman Mia Olsson judges the angle and speed to putt the ball. Olsson’s first year playing, she plans to continue this sport to her senior year. Bottom left: Junior Jamie Phelan studies the conditions of the green before she putts the ball against rival school Liberty North. Phelan’s third year on the team, she was one of two golfers who made it to state. Bottom right: Sophomore Isabella Peregrine swings her club into the air getting ready to drive the ball on Sept. 29 against Liberty North. Peregrine’s second year on varsity and second year at state.

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Senior Rebecca Floray earns the eighth place medal at girls tennis State Championships. Reported by Lucia Umbreit

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Senior Rebecca Floray finished her high school tennis career with a bang. Floray took the eighth place medal and made All-State at the MHSSA Class 3 girl’s tennis championships on Oct. 15 and 16 in Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, MO.

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lllIt was her third year making it to State, and her third time medalling. She had previously attended State as part of a doubles team in 2018 and 2019, but this year competed in singles, and was the only girl who qualified from LHS.

“It was really exciting, especially since it was the first time I went by myself since I was going in singles instead of doubles,” Floray said. There were many differences with the State competition, not only with COVID-19, but also the introduction of three new categories called classes. Class 3 played Thursday and Friday instead of Friday and Saturday, and singles and doubles teams played different weekends instead of all the same weekend. COVID-19 also meant additional safety precautions. “They used both indoor and outdoor courts, but more outside than inside,” head tennis coach Pamela Koch said. “If you were inside there were no spectators, it was players and coaches only. But if you were outside then spectators were able to watch. Obviously we also socially distanced as a group and masks were always worn unless you were playing.” Since parents were not able to watch the indoor matches, assistant coaches would often FaceTime so they could still see some of the matches. Even though her parents couldn’t watch all of her matches, Floray said the experience was fun, and is thankful that it was able to happen despite

Top: Junior varsity player and senior Austyn Evans run towards the ball in a doubles match against Blue Springs South. Evans second year on the team, she was able to work on her technique to be a better player overall. Bottom: Varsity tennis player and junior Rowen Jensen forehands a serve from opponents St. Teresa’s Academy. Jensen has continuously improved, ranking number six on junior varsity her freshman year, number five on varsity sophomore year, and is currently number four on varsity.

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the pandemic. She is quick to thank those who supported her, and shouted out her parents, coaches and teammates for their encouragement. “They were all so supportive of me,” Floray said. “They congratulated me on

things I did well and were there for me if I didn’t win my matches. They were just always there and being encouraging no matter what.” Her teammates also played a role in Floray’s preparation. She played matches against many different players to prepare. “Practicing with my teammates always helped a ton because I got to see different playing styles,” Floray said. “I played some of the guys from our school and I played a couple girls from colleges nearby, just playing and working on my strokes.” While Floray’s preparation was valuable, her hard work all season was instrumental in her eighth place finish, which earned her a medal. “Rebecca worked hard in the offseason which improved her game so much this season,” junior Rowen Jensen said. “She also worked hard throughout the season to get to State.” Not only qualifying, but earning a medal was important to Floray, especially since it was her last year. “Everyone that goes to State hopes they can medal but only half of the people do,” Floray said. “I was just really hoping for my best and if I medal that would be amazing.” Battling through the consolation bracket to earn her award and All-State honors, it was easy to see Floray’s determination and grit. She plans to attend college next year

and continue playing club tennis, and is still undecided as to where. “She worked hard,” Koch said. “Each summer she worked harder to get where she was the following year. She just had a very successful high school career.”

Top: Senior Lia Crego and sophomore Ellie Boyer celebrate a point by tapping their rackets in a junior varsity doubles match against St. Teresa’s Academy on Sept. 3. First time as doubles partners, Crego and Boyer easily fell into the rhythm, which led them to being successful as partners throughout the season. Bottom: Varsity player and senior Rebecca Floray plays in a singles match against Blue Springs South on Sept. 17. Number two on junior varsity her freshman year, Floray has worked hard and improved, becoming number one on varsity her senior year.

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