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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School

Comstock Gets Animated In Cali Encounters Phineas and Ferb

Looking For A Date?

Our Staff Collects Votes For Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Eligible Bachelor, Bachelorette

Change at the Top Preston Replaced As Head Coach

March 2011 Volume 1, Issue 3

Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School From the desk of the editor-in-chief

ast week, a former posted a very kind comment on her Facebook page congratulating LaVella Hall, Tori Henry and the rest of the yearbook staff on a job well done for the 2010 yearbook. I saw the comment, smiled, and went on about my business. The next time I checked my email, there were six comments. I immediately thought that they would be people agreeing and supporting the staff as well. Instead, another former student stirred up quite the commotion. She said something to the effect that the same 20 people were probably in the book as usual. One thing I know is that when you criticize people that worked really hard, you are going to catch some flack. Another thing I knew is that LaVella was probably about to have an aneurism. Sure enough, she was the next comment. I can see where she comes from. You see, there are few people that I have known to be more involved than LaVella. Yearbook, softball, countless clubs (and not just as a member of the club, but as an officer) LaVella did it all. She appears in the yearbook six times; I know because I counted. First, she is on the intro page in a yearbook class picture. Next, she is featured on the homecoming page. She was the queen. She answered a question on the yearbook page which is accompanied by a small picture. Obviously, her picture appears in the senior section. In addition, her classmates voted her, in a run away, best all around. Finally, she answered a question as one of the seniors on the softball page along with the other seniors. I can’t really see a way to take her out of any of those spots. Furthermore, she earned them. All of them, by working her butt off for four years. I reflected a little more on the lessons that I learned from being advisor since 2004 and the lessons that I learned from LaVella, as I really felt like we grew up together in yearbook. Her sister Sam was my editor before her. I want to share some of those lessons. If you don’t do anything but sleep in class, smoke in the bathrooms, and sprint to Taco Bell at 2:05; you don’t get to complain at all. If you are in clubs, but don’t go to meetings or play an active role, you don’t get to complain either. The fact that you go to dances and sit at a table, or stand around the outside of the dance floor probably won’t get you in the book. If you wear jeans and a sweatshirt everyday don’t expect to be on the fashion page and if you never get in the game, you probably won’t be on the football page. I am perhaps a little jaded from all the comments, but I’m not trying to preach. What I am trying to say is you have to stand out. This is a school of 1,300 people and growing. If you aren’t doing things that get you noticed, it’s hard to be in the book. What I’ve come to realize is that the people who complain the loudest when the yearbook comes out and realize they aren’t in it as much as they want, are the ones who regret the way they spent their high school years and need an outlet to express their regret. What gets to me the most is that I know how hard last year’s staff worked to include, not only a variety of people, but minimize their own appearances as well. I think they did a great job. Admittedly, I did have some first semester people who got into yearbook to include themselves. They are not in the class this semester and many of those pages have been redone. I think my point here is two fold. The first is simple. Be involved, and don’t just be present, be active. The more you worry about enjoying high school and building your college resume, the less you will worry about who is in the yearbook. As a bonus, you will probably be surprised when you find yourself in those pages in the fall. Second, I need good yearbookers and journalists who strive to cover all aspects of our school. When you sign up for classes soon, consider signing up for one of my classes. Kids who take journalism and yearbook acquire so many of the vital skills that will lead to success in the future. I encourage you to sign up. If I didn’t know that kids that take journalism are more successful in college, I wouldn’t recommend it.

Larry Steinmetz

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Available at East editor-in-chief Larry Steinmetz managing editor Sidney Blanford executive editor Cameron Love

copy editor Emily Priddy copy editor Rachel Simms copy editor Kayla Swanson creative editor McKenzie Perdew photography editor Emily Nalley advertising editor Brent Pierce business manager Zach Rodamaker staff writers Cortez Brown Kayla Bryant Daniel Daugherty Dakota Dawson Ryne McMullen Austin Money Brooke Mullins Marissa Russell Hayden Sweat Katie Warner contributing writer Evan Young

Epitudd: Enthusiasm, Passion, Innovative, Unity, Dream, and Dedication Livewire was re-founded in 2001 by journalism teacher, Larry Steinmetz. In the past, the Livewire has been a weekly newspaper, but starting this year, we will be a newsmagazine published four to five times a year. Although the print edition will not come out as frequently, the staff remains comitted to bringing the Bullitt East community the most up to date news in a quality format and timely manner. To get breaking news, sports updates, and more go online to ww2.bullittschools.org/behslivewire. The staff appreciates your patronage and encourages any feedback you care to offer. Letters to the editor must be typed and submitted via e-mail, to Mr. Steinmetz’s mailbox, or directly to room 324 within one week of the publication in which you are responding. Letters will not be censored, but must be deemed appropriate by the editor and advisor in order to be published. In order to be eligible to appear in the paper, all letters must be signed and verifiable. Names can be witheld upon request, but must be submitted with the original letter. Livewire is published by the students and for the students of Bullitt East High School, Emailing Mr. Steinmetz directly is the best way to reach the staff. His address is larry.steinmetz@ bullitt.kyschools.us. The Livewire is printed by Publishers Printing Company. Bullitt East High School 11450 Highway 44 East, Mount Washington, Kentucky, 40047. (502) 904-6400.

Staffing

Cheer

With Mrs. Chandler’s retirement, the faculty will take on a new face with Mr. Barrett taking the helm of the drama department and Mrs. Harris joining the English department.

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The cheerleaders return from national competition. Find out about their finish in Mr. Fulghum’s first competition as head coach of the squad.

Sports

The weather is warming up and so are spring sports. Our staff takes a look at what’s on the horizon this spring as hopeful teams take to the diamonds, track, and courts.

Opinion

Changes are coming to the junior ring ceremony. Students can look forward to a shorter ceremony and some feel they are getting the short end of the deal.

Fashion

Spring is here (hopefully) and it’s time to break out the tank-tops and flip-flops. The Livewire is full of fashion tips so you can look fly for the upcoming season.

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East’s top 9

[Bachelors] Keenan Cischke

Brandon Hanna (12) Activities: Football and RZR What are you looking for: Personality and a hottie

Coulten Maupin (11) Activities: Baseball What are you looking for: Personality, dime piece, 10/10

Alex Warner (12) Activities: Red Zone Rowdies What are you looking for: Attractive and nice

Austin McDowell (12) Activities: Co-op at the Q What are you looking for: Cute, smart, and nice butt

Scotty McIntyre (10) Activities: Cross Country, Baseball, Basketball, and Beta What are you looking for: Cute and funny

Dustin Donahue (10)

Activites: Baseball What are you looking for: Attractive and sense of humor

Dalen Lance (12) Activities: Football, Baseball, FCA What are you looking for: Someone that does something crazy

Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore GPA: 4.0 BEHS Activities: FBLA, Swim Team, and Beta Why do you think you made it: “I mean, look at my body, I’m cute.” What people don’t know about you: “I have no secrets.” What are you looking for in a woman: “The girl off ‘Easy A.’”

Trevor Payton (9) Activities: Football What are you looking for: Good personality

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East’s top 9

[Bachelorettes] Kelsey Fell

Taylor Freimund (11) Activities: RZR, Leadership, Yearbook What are you looking for: Funny, smart, and cute

Sable Logsdon (11) What are you looking for: Tall, tan, and Athletic

Emily Melcher (12) Activities: Soccer and track What are you looking for: Honest and knows how to treat a girl right

Jessica Philpott (12) Activities: Basketball, NHS, Beta What are you looking for: Cute, Athletic, and taller than me (I’m 5’7!)

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Tori Davenport (9)

Activities: Cheerleading What are you looking for: Nice smile and hair, outgoing

Lexus Ostrander (10)

compiled Hayden Sweat, Ryne McMullen

Age: 17 Grade: Senior GPA: 3.2 BEHS Activities: Wrestling, pageants, and long walks Why do you think you made it: “I’m single and I’m hot.” What people don’t know about you: “I’m the only girl wrestler for BE.” What are you looking for in a man: “Hot, rich, tall, tan, and muscles.”

Activities: Track What are you looking for: Funny, smart, and cute

Kirsten Lewis (12) Activities: Track, Cross Country,NHS, RZR What are you looking for: Tall, outgoing, and fun

Nikole Isabel (11) Activities: Basketball, NHS, Beta What are you looking for: Athletic, tall, tan, smart, romantic, and funny.

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Tabitha Comstock Taking HollywoodBy Storm After battling a life threating disease, sophomore Tabitha Comstock saw one of her wishes come true. That wish sent her to Los Angeles, California to become a character on the Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb.

article Zach Rodamaker | pictures Contributed, Brent Pierce “Ferb I know what we’re gonna do today.” Tabitha Comstock’s wish came true when she was flown to California to guest star on the hit Disney TV show Phineas and Ferb. The Make-A-Wish (MAW) foundation helped Bullitt East sophomore Tabitha Comstock’s wish come true. Being sent to California, Tabitha would have an awesome experience like no other. Being a dramatic person led her wanting to be on television. Tabitha’s mom, Mrs. Amanda Comstock a Bullitt East business teacher, submitted an application to Make-A-Wish stating who Tabitha was and what her wish was. Tabitha has been battling cystic fibrosis for many years and wanted to make her wish now. “Once the application was submitted, Make-A-Wish took care of all the details” said Ms. Comstock. Tabitha’s wish was to be on television. Disney contacted MAW and had an opportunity for her to be on a Phineas and Ferb that will premiere in March. All they would ask for is a picture of her and a voice clip, within six months her wish was granted. The trip would last from January 17th to January 22nd. First Tabitha boarded a plane with her family to St.Louis, Missouri and from there to Los Angeles, California. The next day a limo picked them up to meet the writers of the show. “Swampy was my favorite,” stated Tabitha, from there she was taken to a story board meeting for one of the new pitches for a new episode. The recording studio was where Tabitha’s wish would come to life, where she would recite lines, and have her voice recorded for the show. “They told me I have a cartoony voice, one of the highlights of my day,” said Livewire

Tabitha. The episode will air sometime in March but still don’t know the exact date. Along the way they saw Jay Leno, a midnight talk show host, but could not talk to him because he was in an interview at the time. The day after was a day for some all-around fun. The family was sent to California Adventure and Disney Land where they spent most of their time riding rides and visiting Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and

Goofy. Universal Studios would come next on their list, “it was like my dream world” Tabitha stated. The family visited a haunted house which only lasted five minutes because Tabitha started crying. After the scare, they visited Monsters Incorporated where they rode all kinds of movie rides such as Toy Story 3, “I really loved Toy Story 3 it’s my favorite Disney movie of all time.” On the last day Tabitha really wanted to visit the beach, so her family went to Santa Monica Beach to spend the whole day in the sun. Tabitha visited the pier, chased birds, and walked in the ocean just as she wanted too. Not only

was it a special day for her, but also her little sister witnessed her first sunset. It has always been Tabitha’s wish to be on television for as long as she can remember. “I am a very dramatic person” said Tabitha. She is a movie fanatic, but dislikes scary ones. Her favorite movies are Liar Liar, Twilight series, and Walk the Line. Tabitha enjoys horseback riding, playing softball, and listening to music. She also likes acting and reading which is an important characteristic to being a character for the show. Her

favorite thing to do is shop and hang out with friends on her spare time away from school. After having her wish granted Tabitha Comstock will spend a day with Phineas and Ferb on the show that will air in March.

To learn more, or donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation please visit www. wish.org

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“Megan is very sweet and caring and loves my brother for who he is and that’s all that matters to me.” Kayla Bryant (12)

“My favorite movie is between The Notebook and the Titanic. I’m a girl and I love ‘love’ stories.

“My favorite perfume is Victoria’s Secret Pink Clean and Fresh. I just love the brand ‘Pink.’

things of the moment

“My favorite college basketball team is Louisville. Red just looks good on everyone.

“I love Starbursts. They are my favorite candy because they are better than tasting the rainbow.”

“I have a boyfriend named Jeffrey Bryant.” (The two have been dating for nine months.)

“My favorite place to shop is either Hollister or Aeropostale because I like them.”

“My favorite color is orange because it just brightens everyone’s day.

compiled Emily Nalley

“My favorite food is any Mexican food. I am pretty sure that I can eat that any day.”

The Livewire staff sat down with junior Megan Figg and asked her to share nine things that are on her mind right now.

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Barrett Returns To The Stage article Marissa Russell | photo Kayla Swanson

Dan Barrett is adding some drama to his life. After being an English teacher for five years, Barrett switched to drama this semester. Barrett was chosen by East to take over Judy Chandler’s place in drama. He has plenty of experience in drama and will bring new ideas to the class. Barrett wants to bring confidence to the students in drama. Barrett switched from the English department to the drama department practically overnight. When Chandler retired from being a drama teacher they

needed someone to take her place after twentynine years. The school decided that Barrett was the best pick because he taught drama at Jeffersonville High School in Indiana for eight years. Before now he only taught junior English at BE and he, now teaches drama, oral communications, and a social studies class with a variety of

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students each day Barrett commented, “I have a lot of freshmen which is a big change, they have a lot of energy.” There are numerous plans for drama. Barrett hopes to do comedies, and go to festivals where you compete with other schools and do monologues, duets, and singing. Some students aren’t even doing drama anymore because Mrs. Chandler isn’t the teacher. Senior Ryan Crisp is one of them, “I don’t know what they’re planning to do because I said once Mrs. Chandler left I wouldn’t be in it anymore.” The drama class hasn’t planned any plays as of now. They’re just doing one act scenes. Barrett has taught at four different schools. Eight years at Jeffersonville High School, two years at Oldham County, six years at Bullitt Central, and now five years at Bullitt East. The past twenty-one years he has gained plenty of experience. He feels confident about the new change, which makes him more enthusiastic, and he hopes to give students more confidence in his class. On the other hand Junior Celina Jensen wasn’t so much on the confident part, “There are too many rules and regulations and it’s not fun because of them,” commented Jensen. The drama class hopes to bring more students into his class and bring confidence to the students that join, while adding a little more drama to their lives.

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Harris Joins East English Staff article Kayla Swanson

She might wear red on the outside, but on the inside she bleeds blue. New English teacher and secret Kentucky fan, Deisha Harris, joined the Bullitt East teaching staff at the beginning of second semester. Harris has been teaching for eighteen years in various parts of Kentucky, with three of those years being spent in the Bullitt County Public Schools district. Teachers in the English department as well as the administration and counselors have played an important role in helping Harris get settled at East. Outside of the classroom, Harris enjoys spending time with her family doing things such attending sporting events, and going to concerts. The National Board Certified teacher spent fifteen years at Prestonsburg High School in eastern Kentucky teaching Advanced Placement (AP) English to seniors. After that, she spent a year at the Kentucky Department of Education as a writing consultant and a year at Eastern High School teaching freshmen Honors English and AP English to seniors. For two years Harris taught junior English at North Bullitt, and now she teaches English to sophomores and juniors at East. “I can’t imagine myself not teaching,” Harris said. Even though the semester started at the beginning of January, Harris had to stay at North for seven days before joining the Charger nation. Harris’s replacement at North had to give two weeks’ notice at her previous job before she could begin teaching. During this time, Harris still had to teach and give assignments to her students here at East. “I couldn’t have done it without the help of Mrs. Atherton and Momma Jo,” commented Harris. The two helped Harris by copying assignments for her students and getting the work to her students and making sure she had a smooth transition when Harris finally came to East. “Ms. Harris comes with lots of successful experience working with high school students. She is very pleasant and knows a lot about writing,” principal Debby Atherton said. The English department and counselors also assisted Harris in getting started. “(The

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teachers in) the English department have been phenomenal,” Harris stated. Both groups gave her a warm welcome and several teachers from the English department gave her gifts and sent her teaching material to aide her in the first few days. “Her positive attitude, caring nature and enthusiasm are the qualities that I noticed right off the bat when I met her,” commented counselor Tammi Terry. In addition, Harris also mentioned that the custodial staff has been a big help to her as well. “They came and checked on me on several occasions to make sure I had everything I needed,” Harris stated. “They were so thoughtful and kind,” she continued. When she’s not teaching, Harris likes spending time with her family. They travel to the Caribbean once a year and will be taking a trip to Belize during spring break. In addition, Harris is a huge Kenny Chesney fan and has seen many of his concerts. Her family is a group of diehard Louisville fans, although Harris graduated with her Master’s degree from the University of Kentucky and still secretly bleeds blue. “I have to keep it on the down low from him (my husband),” commented Harris. She is married to Tony Harris, who works for Thorton’s as the Vice President of Operations. She also has two children, Kenzie and BJ Holliday, and two step children, Emily and Tyler Harris. Kenzie and Tyler are ten, while Emily and BJ are thirteen. In addition, Emily and BJ will be attending Bullitt East this fall. Although Harris is new to East, she has already noticed several things that set the Charger nation apart from the schools in which she’s previously taught. “(I’ve seen) studentdriven activities around the school. Students

get an opportunity to voice their opinions and carry out lead roles in pep rallies, homecoming elections, dances,” she commented. Once Harris gets adjusted to being a part of the Charger nation a new pigment will be running through her veins, red and gold.

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East Cheerleaders Bring Home Ninth article Staff | photos Lauren Vincent

The Chargers wish came true when they set out for the happiest place on earth. Bullitt East Cheerleading team had a good run in Disney World for cheer nationals. In the middle of February the cheerleaders set out for their first try in eight years at nationals. The fifteen hour bus ride would have been an obstacle for most teams, but the Chargers came out placing ninth of fourteen. “Most teams in their first year at nationals would be placing last or second to last. So it’s a really good performance from our guys and girls,” said

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Coach Nate Fulgham. But before the team went out they had a few things to change. Before the trip there was a lineup change to one of the stunts. They had to switch people around in the ending period so they wouldn’t drop anyone. After these last minute changes it was to the bus. The team went out with their sights on Florida, but the ride didn’t start much drama as the team and the parents slept the whole way down. Hoping to have a good place in their first national event, the team had started out the experience in a fun way. Going to the happiest place on earth, Disney World, and going around to the amusement parks. At last it was time for the team to cheer. “The entire team stepped

up to the pressure. Each individual had their best performance,” quoted Coach Fulgham. The routine started good and got better only with one small slip at the end with a fall. Nerves played a small part in the ending slip. Even with the slip at the end the team beat five other teams to get their ninth place finish. With the end of nationals the team looks on to state. Coach Fulgham is predicting the team to be in the top three. The hard road in going to be hard with one of the toughest divisions, being quoted as a “mini national” they still want to place in the top out of the other seventeen teams. The successful weekend and improvement week to week by each individual person, the Chargers look to achieve that top spot. With the team on a huge rise up they look to improve on the energy out on the floor and certain skills being better executed to go above and beyond the performance this year in next year’s nationals.

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Doug Preston has preached to players that tradition does not graduate; this tradition is one Preston will no longer be a part of. On January 20, 2011, Preston announced his resignation from head football coach after three seasons with the Chargers. Limited details have been released regarding the situation due to its classification as a personnel matter. The most discussion about it took place on Thursday, January 20, 2011, when the football team met as a whole so that Preston could publicize his resignation. As for the future of next season’s coaching staff, decisions have yet to be released. Currently, the only information on the subject is that after three seasons with the Chargers, Preston will not return as head coach of the football team. When speaking with Preston he referred the questions to Bob Blackburn, Bullitt East’s athletic director. However, Blackburn has not been available for questioning. What is known is that Preston will remain a teacher at Bullitt East, as his daughter Ashton Preston will enter into her senior year in the fall. He commented that his family is his main priority. As for his resignation from head football coach, “Coach Preston was asked to resign from what the football players were told. No one really knows why he was asked to,” said junior football player Taylor McMillen, of the football meeting held for Preston to announce his resignation. The coaches present at the meeting were Preston, Justin Hall, Troy Barr, and Darrell Vincent who came into the meeting and spoke after Preston walked out according to junior football player Dylan Lewis and senior football player Dalen Lance. Many players recounted the meeting by saying that Preston informed them that

We were just told that it just wasn’t a good fit.”

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he had been asked not to return as football coach, so therefore he would be resigning from the head coach position. “We were just told that it [Preston as football head coach] just wasn’t a good fit,” said junior football player Zach Martin. The players also noted that it seemed this was not a decision Preston was making by choice. The meeting was concluded with Hall and Vincent reminding the players that they would be back in the weight room on the following Monday. There are many rumors still circulating

about the issue on the sports website KentuckyPreps.com from personal issues to a lack of attendance at the all-district team meeting. Nonetheless, according to McMillen, “The only people who know the true answers are Mrs. Atherton and Mr. Blackburn,” and both are not inclined to discuss the matter at hand. In addition, no information has been released regarding next season’s coaching staff. Due to what Mrs. Atherton cited as confidentiality laws, she has responded to all questioning with, “No comment.”

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Evolution of Preston 2008

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State Runner-Up

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Lost in first round of playoffs

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17-18 Three Seasons

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However, she did say that when certified and classified positions, such as football head coach, become vacant they are listed on a district and state website. As of January 31, 2011 the now vacant head coaching job was posted on Khsaa.org with instructions to contact Blackburn, if interested, by February 28, 2011. There has yet to be any information released about interested coaches. However, as more is discovered about the situation it will be covered on our online magazine at http://ww2.bullittschools.org/behslivewire.

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[ Boys Tennis] [Girls Tennis] Girls tennis is looking to take off this year. With a new season and most of the same players returning the team looks to have one of the best seasons in a while. Top player Makaela Knight is in her senior year after going last season undefeated until regionals. “Makaela has a lot of experience and talent,” said junior Jenna Nidiffer. Looking for a top showdown this year with huge rivals North and South Oldham, Coach Britney Orme is hoping the team has a huge match with some help from number one doubles team, Allison Murphy and Kaylan Ware. “This season I would like several of the girls to make it to state. I think we have the ability to do that,” Orme said.

The Bullitt East tennis team is due for the 2011 Season. And with help from Foreign exchange student Tom Brentrup, it may be a very interesting one too. “We have a pretty good team and we will do very well” said Brentrup. “All we want for our team is to play a good season and win as many matches as possible, and if all goes well; maybe take a trip to state.” Said tom. Tom is one of the hopefuls to do well this year but other consist of: Reece Milburn, Dalton Sego, Julian Bernardi, and Keenan Cishke. “We try to work as hard as possible during conditioning when dealing with our form and footwork; hopefully all this conditioning pays off in the long run” said Sego.

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[Baseball]

“Win district, win region, and win state.” That’s the three goals that the baseball team has for this season. Coach Bowles is looking for help from one all-region senior player, Shane Valentine and four seniors (Chaz Jackson, Cody Morris, Valentine, and Kyle Ethridge). The team goes on to a young, new look. Only four senior’s means the juniors and sophomores (Hunter wood, Alex Richardson, Jonathon Recktenwald) will have to step up. The Chargers will just be one man short with the recent injury of Jake Woodruff who has swelling in his elbow. This year’s season looks to be a huge success with hosting the first Louisville Invitational Tournament (LIT) of school history, many top teams such as Anderson County and Male will be playing with the Chargers.

Last Season’s Record: 22-16-1 Coach: Jeff Bowles Key match-ups: MARCH 2011

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[Softball]

The Bullitt East High School girls’ softball team is due for another hard pitching season. This upcoming season has the girls aiming for success. “This year were going to work as hard as possible to achieve success.” Junior pitcher Jamie Lutes said. “Our goal for the team this year is to build a strong chemistry, have the same mind set, and just be united.” After losing some key players last year that consisted of Jenna Simms, Brooke Hammons and Erin Manns; according to players and coach the softball team is hoping to bounce back, become district champs, and win regionals. “We just want to work hard, compete, and win….. We also look forward to whose going to step up this year.” Coach Ricky Hoffman said. 2009-10 Record: 26-10 Coach: Ricky Hoffman Key Players Lost: Erin Manns, Jenna Simms, Brook Hammons Key Players Returning: Rachel Simms, Jamie Lutes, Taylor Price, and Kaylee McClure.

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Girls track Boys track Girls track looks to run, hurdle, and pass the baton from region to state. Along with the rest of the school’s sports, the track team looks for more team building this year, trying to make sure everyone comes to practice and has fun. The young team is taking the offseason to build up overall physical strength and ability. With top discus thrower, Jackie Stevens, graduating, the team looks on to Lindsey Milburn. “Lindsey is getting better. We are in the most competitive region in the state. We just need to find someone to throw shot put and discus,” commented Coach Raley. With tryouts just around the corner, the team tries to make another huge run into state.

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The Bullitt East Boys track team is back and ready to compete for the 2011 spring season; as of this year they have nearly every key player back. “This year we want everyone to give their best effort and put their heart into their work” Said Jacob Duvall. This year the expectations for the team have risen and they want more to compete for the UK invite meet. “There had been I believe four players who competed in the UK invite meet last year” said Jacob. “Everyone is working hard; we will see soon whose work ethic pays off with positive results, until then we must practice and continue working hard. Also we are in the toughest region in the state. So getting better is absolutely a must.”

2010 record: N/A Coach: Lenny Raley Key Returning Players: Trevor Troutman, Jacob Duvall, Andrew Okruch, Stefan Reynolds, and Brandon Wisehart. Key Players Lost:None

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Nuts and bolts, nuts and bolts, we got screwed. This is one of the few cheers one might hear from the Bullitt East student cheering section, the Red Zone Rowdies. The mission of a rowdy is to be, well, rowdy; they should bring fire and energy to the crowd, and change the overall ambiance of the setting. At the beginning of the year, members of the club paid five dollars for a Red Zone pass to be an official member, which entails incentives of its own. Many students and athletes, however, are not sure that the Red Zone is effective, or if they even make a difference. The Rowdies themselves have been a tradition at East for quite some time. Last year, the club followed the lead of senior Mason Kelly. Kelly, who was a football player, attended nearly every basketball game with his team spirit, and transferred it along to the rest of the members in the stands. While she agrees there are a select few who put forth an effort, “The people with spirit are a minority, it’s hard to transfer spirit to others,” commented Red Zone president Lauren Burton. Burton attained the status of club president after witnessing lack of student involvement at a football game. She then went to Mrs. Jo Perkins, the adult in charge of the club, and worked out a deal to try and bring more life to the end zone during games. Her first order of business was to find a way to get more students in the student section, which she did by creating the Red Zone pass. The five dollar card allows buyers to be a member of the club, get one dollar off presale tickets, leave class early to pep rallies, and during football season participants had access to free food. The cards were popular early on and easy to access during first semester, but, to grab one now you must go to Mrs. Jo and ask. While Burton and other Red Zone leaders, which include Amanda Webb, Stefanie Burton, Katie Stewart, Alex Livewire

Warner, Paige Clark, and a few others, have tried to get the crowd more involved, they have not had much so success so far, and that has many students riled up. Senior basketball player, Corey Washburn, feels as though the Red Zone is “awful, nobody shows up to games and gets into it.” Lack of cheering from the stands has its own effect on players. Not only are they up against pressure and defense, but, when the crickets are louder than the rest of the stands that poses a problem in itself. “It (cheering) gets you more hyped. When they’re not it’s boring,” he commented. Rival games are when the Red Zone finally wakes up; Washburn noticed this as well, especially during the first North Bullitt game. “There was so many people yelling, and it got in the other teams head.” Sara Stevens, a sophomore on the girl’s basketball team, has a different take on the matter though. She sees the Red Zone as “annoying because nobody ever shows up and cheers.” It is obvious there is a lack of support from the club when it comes to girls games, even from Burton, who has only attended one basketball game this year. Stevens and most others agree that a ball game’s atmosphere needs to be loud and crazy, which can only be achieved by attendance to games. To get school spirit up she believes, “people need to come. Some just come and stand there but you have to be into it if you’re up there. Just leave if you’re not into it,” she added. “Go to games to support your school, if you’re dressed properly it represents us well as a school,” Burton commented on the matter. Even though the Red Zone is currently struggling to live up to its name and support all teams, with a little effort things can turn around. “The cheerleaders are there to get the crowd rowdied up, but, they (students) don’t even pay attention,” Burton said. The Red Zone leaders are however meeting once a week on Wednesdays to discuss current events. At the beginning of the year, the group

had discussed having different themes for each game as a follow up to last year’s rollercoaster idea. That fell through, but rowdy Jordan Harris, who yells constantly at the people on the court as well as the ones not cheering in the stands, thinks, “That we need like a big sign above us, and we need to get a whole bunch of shirts. Red for home, black away.” Which is one idea to improve the club, and Burton believes a mascot would do the school good. “But they’d probably say ‘oh that’s stupid.’ But B.E. says that about everything.” While nuts and bolts are what the Red Zone cheer about, members are hoping to invest in some of their own to build up their club, and liven up the school spirit at East.

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A vital part of the Charger Nation is on life support. The attitude of Bullitt East High School is that school spirit, a major factor in the high school experience, has gone by the wayside and members of the Charger Nation are struggling with ways to pump the spirit back up. Many students and advisors are feeling the lack of school spirit through the building, a decrease from last year’s hype. The lack of spirit has effected participation at school events, and many believe it negatively affects school athletic events. Former graduates and staff think the main ways for students to increase the spirit is to get involved in various activities, and to try to make a difference at school. This year, many students are seeing a lack of effort from their peers on the front of school spirit, and many a senior is disappointed. “I think (the class of 2011) has kind of given up on school and they don’t think there is any point in putting spirit in our school when we are all about to leave,” says Allison Murphey, a senior at East. Murphey went on to say that the current seniors at Bullitt East are not nearly as spirited as the class of 2010. “No, not at all (as spirited),” said Murphey. Last year, a good spirit year at East by student standards, Cody Hutchins (now a college freshman at Western Kentucky University), was seen as one of the main leaders. He cites that this year’s lack of spirit may have to do with the having students in the wrong places. “We had a lot of great seniors who weren’t afraid to have fun, and when seniors show school spirit it rubs off on everyone else because they are the leaders. School spirit may

have dropped off this year because the right people may not have been in the right areas,” says Hutchins, “The leadership class needs to be filled with people who truly love Bullitt East and who have a great attitude towards creating school events.” Also, students may not being taking advantage of the numerous opportunities there are to show school spirit, something that former Bullitt East graduate and current freshmen math teacher Savannah Richardson has noticed. “The four years I went here we never had a pep rally, there are definitely more opportunities for spirit now,” says Richardson, an alumni

Students who are interested in actually showing spirit are also being negatively affected. “If you do try to get people to cheer they just kind of look at you. The people who try are outnumbered by the people who don’t. Games aren’t as fun as they use to be but my friends and I are the ones who try to be spirited,” says Murphey. Prominent members of the Red Zone Rowdies (RZR) at East are also frustrated with the effect that the lagging spirit has had on the organization. “It’s not hard to root for you own team, you sit on your couch and root for your own,” says Jordan Harris, a junior member of the RZR. Members of the Charger Nation are quick to come to a consensus that the main reason for the lack of spirit can be attributed to the students of Bullitt East. Students might be the main problem, but are also the potential solution. “I think students want to take the backseat approach and say ‘someone should create spirit for me’, when really they need to go out and do it,” comments Richardson, who also adds that the leadership roles need to be spread outside of one group of people. Principal Debby Atherton is also quick to add that students are key to fixing the spirit situation. “Each year it just takes someone, who is a leader, to step up and get things going,” says Atherton. Also, Hutchins has some additional words of advice for students. “Just try to focus on the ones who want to be leaders, or who already are leaders, because those are the people who can motivate others. Then find the people who are truly willing to put forth the effort to increase school spirit, put your ideas together, and have a blast,” says Hutchins.

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from the class of 2004, but also adds, “Homecoming weeks were a lot more, everyone participated.” A major effect of the lack of spirit at East has had is the sagging attendance and participation in school events. Students and athletes are quickly realizing the negative impact of B.E.’s student body. “Nobody shows up to the games and gets into it. (The RZR) get you more hyped,” says Corey Washburn, a Bullitt East senior basketball player. Athletes are not the only ones feeling the pitfalls of the spiritless student body.

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Cricket. Cricket. It seems as if these pesky little creatures are the only things making any noise at Bullitt East. Many school events, ranging from pep rallies to basketball games, have been ruined by a complete lack of school spirit. Students, including the Red Zone Rowdies (RZR), are to blame for East’s recession in spirit. However, it’s not too late to fix this problem, as there are students circulating among us that could step up. With hardly any school spirit flowing through the halls of this school, school events have been ruined left and right. Sure, pep rallies haven’t been the best this year, but if you want them to get any better, you have to put forth some effort. Senior Melissa Roark is one of the only students who actually get excited about our rallies. “It makes me feel that people are really lazy,” she says. “It doesn’t take that much to stand up and say a cheer. People need to get it out of their heads that it is ridiculous to cheer for your school.” Even though they haven’t been ruined, basketball games have started to become a bore. Each game the red zone numbers keep dwindling and cheers are becoming quieter. “It makes us looks uninvolved,” says Roark. “Our teams enjoy us to yell for them.” Unless it is a district rival, it is no fun to attend a basketball game, and that is a problem. Who is at fault in our current spirit crisis? Students. However, how can the students get excited and involved when the groups responsible for doing those things aren’t living up to their job description? Most can agree that this year’s RZR is a disappointment compared to last years. “The Red zone is annoying because nobody ever shows up and cheers,” says sophomore Sara Stevens. The 2011 Rowdies are disorganized and leaderless. They rarely come to support a girl’s basketball game, unless it is a rivalry game. They are even to the point of not coming to the guys. In fact, at a boy’s HOME game in January against Spencer County of all people, the Bears had a bigger spirit section. There were not even enough

to take up a quarter of the student section. Last year, the school thrived on the RZR. Everyone was at every game cheering their lungs out. East had the iconic roller coaster, and the RZR stomped the opposing team’s puny student section, and now they are stomping us-at our own gym. Students were alive at games, but now, it’s a whole different ballgame. However, even though school spirit is at an alltime low, it can be brought back up to the iconic level it was previously at. The answer is simple. Student involvement. Principal Debby Atherton agrees saying the best way students can improve spirit is to “get involved.” “I think it just takes someone, who is a leader, to step up and get things going,” she adds. There are students sitting right next to you in your math class who could step up and lead. Juniors Taylor McMillen and Sable Logsdon, sophomores Amanda Webb and Keenan Cischke, and freshman AJ Romine could very well get the spirit back up in hur’. At our last pep rally, these students were the only ones trying to do anything. Cischke and Romine tried to get their classes spirited, even though they just sat there. These five students are spirited and seem not to care what everybody else thinks and that is why they will make great leaders. But the average student can contribute to school spirit too. Come to boys’ AND girls’ games and cheer. Nothing excites the athletes more than the sound of a crowd’s chants. At pep rallies, stand up and cheer. If you do that, pep rallies can only get better. High school is all about remembering the crazy, stupid things you did. “We need a leader or two, preferably, with a loud voice to get us together and get us going,” Roark says. “Live to be stupid, it’s fun.” If the right answers are plugged into East’s spirit equation, we might actually hear the chants of students and not just the chirps of crickets.

People need to get it out of their heads that it is ridiculous to cheer for your school.”

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contact Kayla - kayla.bryant@stu.bullitt.kyschools.us Oh the times, they are changing’…. This statement rings true for Bullitt East juniors as their ring ceremony has big changes this year. Laura Pierce has taken the opportunity to change the ring ceremony this year due to time constraints, juniors will be taking part in the Junior ring Ceremony on Wednesday April 27, 2011 at 6:30. Reactions have varied from the junior class, while some seniors have mixed opinions, and the administration and the junior class president are receiving some criticism. The changes in the ceremony are taking the fun out of it, and will negatively effect both current and future students, as well as parents. There will be a significant change in the ceremony this year. Students may no longer have someone to walk out of the crowd and give them their ring, instead junior class president Ashton Preston will be handing each student their ring. Once every student receives their ring they will all get up and go to their families and then they can put on the ring. Yes, the family may still get to put on the rings but not to where everyone can see. It’s like you’re trying to hide it, what’s the point of having the family put it on. “I would feel a little weird if my class president handed me a ring,” said senior Nick Braund. One major question is what the attendance will look like. More than likely it will go down; unlike previous years. “Attendance may go down this year because people are assuming the wrong information,” said Pierce. As of right now the change is permanent. Why take something special and change it? Getting to have all your friends there when you get your ring and with you on the next step to becoming a senior. But others may not be attending the ceremony. “I’m not attending no one really wears their ring anyways,” said junior McKinze Vowels. Although the opinions may very this ceremony is an event to remember. It is the next step to becoming a senior. “The ring ceremony symbolized us becoming seniors and the end of our junior year,” states senior Riley Vancelette. It was good to see everyone be given their ring by someone they love. Since the change has come about, there have been rumors flying across the school. Students are not receiving the news well. This is a big part of your junior year and junior Peyton Harris seems to think the same, “I’ve been waiting for that day as long as I can remember.” “It doesn’t affect me either way; I don’t see a big deal about it. They can come talk to me about it,” said Preston. Why wouldn’t

juniors be upset, it should be their decision not anyone else’s. The ring ceremony brings about a lot of unnecessary stress to the administration. “I didn’t like being in charge of the ring ceremony in the past. It was stressful and harder to plan then prom,” said Mrs. Steinmetz. Their class president is who gets to hand the juniors their ring, and the junior president is Ashton Preston. “Mrs. Pierce approached me about the change and informed me on what exactly it was, it will be cool to give them their rings.” Just because she’s the class president doesn’t mean she should give them their rings at least make it a counselor or teacher, someone all the juniors know. Tradition and school spirit have been high in the past years at Bullitt East. However this year it may be different because in addition to a lot of changes at Bullitt East this year, the planners of this event are wrecking a time honored tradition. They have taken the personality out of the ceremony and replaced it with the same generic opportunity for each student. No longer can students feel unique because of the changes within the ceremony. A huge step that takes students from being a junior to a senior has been diminished. Not only is this unfair for the class of 2012, but also for future generations of Chargers that will not be able to participate in the ceremony as it once was. Not only have the students been negatively affected by the changes, but also the parents have. Instead of having that moment with their child, and being there to witness their transition from junior to senior year, they are now forced to sit in the bleachers and watch as strangers hand them their class ring. Although students will go up and have their parents put their rings on them, it is not as special because all eyes are not on you. “ I like the family putting the ring on their child,”says Mrs. Pitcock. Changing the ring ceremony now may not be reasonable, and the first group of every change feels that way. But for the graduating class of 2012 the change has to start somewhere. For juniors this is obviously the case, so rise above it and do not let one thing like this ruin your senior year. Enjoy the rest of your high school career, and do not let the times that are changing’ get you down.

It doesn’t affect me either way; I don’t see a big deal about it. They can come talk to me about it.”

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article Daniel Daugherty | photos Contributed Heart racing, palms sweaty, and a finger around the trigger. Hunting is a big sport in Bullitt County, and is popular with Bullitt East High School, as student hunters came home with bucks and does this hunting season. Senior Rachel Weekman went hunting this year and got a buck. She was hunting on her dad’s friends land in Henry County. It took two shots to take down her buck. “I have a tendency of shooting them to high and just breaking their spinal cord. Thus paralyzing them…so I have to put them out of their misery,” states Weekman. Weekman didn’t have to track the deer, nor use any calls to attract the buck. She used a 243 rifle to take down her prey. The buck weighed around two hundred pounds with a total of 10 points. Junior Samantha Pratt shot a ten point buck weighing close to two hundred pounds on her grandfather’s farm. She killed it with a 30-30 shotgun; it was a one shot kill. “I was excited,” stated Pratt. Sophomore Robbie Clancy went hunting also and shot two doe’s. He shot them both on the opening weekend of the youth hunt with his Remington .308. It was in the morning around 10 AM or so. But not just the students are hunting this season, even teachers are. “No misses. Four shots, four kills,” explains Dave DeBold. The freshman social studies teacher shot a buck and one of the three doe’s in Shelby County. He shot another doe with the bow in Bullitt County. The last doe that he shot was with a Livewire

muzzleloader the day after Christmas behind his parent’s home in Missouri. The buck that he shot was with a bunch of doe’s, so he just picked off the one that was the biggest. “I was ticked off when I found out that the buck was a buck,” states DeBold, “I was happy though because, it meant more meat in the freezer.” DeBold’s best hunting story is that his ten year old shot his first deer, which was a buck. He shot it the day after Thanksgiving. “I think I was as excited or even more excited than he was.” DeBold commented. There were many emotions and thoughts going through students and teacher minds. Most emotions were excitement. As you can tell this year’s hunting season at Bulitt East High School was very successful. Students and teachers brought home more than enough meat for the family.

Buck of the Year Left: Senior Rachel Weekman poses with the ten point buck she took down in Henry County.

Below: Sophomore Robbie Clancy is all smiles with the deer he shot in the opening of the Youth Hunt. Bottom Right: Junior Samantha Pratt with her 200 lb. ten point buck she killed on her grandfather’s farm.

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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School Now this is my kinda party. Jason Aldean is taking his kinda party to the number one spot on The Top Country Albums chart this week The 33 year old singer has been working in the music industry since he pursued his talent at the age of 14, at which his parents were escorting him to bars and such to perform until he could drive. Aldean skipped College to chase his dream, and then formed a band and played in Georgia until he moved to Nashville in 1998. Jason Aldean is a country singer but he also brings a whole new style to country music. He brings a pop and rock edge to some of his music. Dirt road Anthem is a great example of that rocker/ country edge. This album is one of the greatest country albums ever. “He shows a more interesting side to country,” says sophomore Michael Faul. This is not his only album that has hit the number one spot, he has had several and he has sold 1.3 million albums. Not

only was this album a big hit but has also spawned two successful singles, including “My Kinda Party”, which hit number two on the country single chart, Aldean has also expanded his repertoire on this album, and branched out by singing a duet with the original American Idol Kelly Clarkson, on the duet “Don’t You Wanna Stay”. The two voices combine to form a winning combination on this powerful hit featuring Clarkson’s fearless vocals and showcasing Aldean’s softer, more emotional side. The song was released as the album’s third single and has been climbing the charts ever since. “Aldean might be one of the best country stars out there. He is the type of guy that you want to listen to on the radio because his music is relaxing,” says sophomore Derek Jones. As his songs continue to climb the charts, fans hope and anticipate what comes next for him, and hope that he continues his kinda party.

“I-I-I I can make your bed rock”. Nicki Minaj and Young Money roll back to the stone age with their 2009 hit “Bedrock”, and ever since then Minaj’s songs have been flowing one by one. Taking over the charts she keeps spitting those lyrics. “Ever since the song ‘Bedrock’ Nicki Minaj has been going beast mode,” states sophomore Michael Faul. At first people weren’t too sure about Minaj. They figured she’d be just a one hit wonder, but she proved everyone wrong as she made many mixed tapes. The lyrics continued rolling as the money started flowing. Minaj really tried getting her name out there as she started recording with some of the hottest hip-hop/rap artists. In Minaj’s album “Beam Me Up Scotty”, Minaj records numerous songs, including “I Get Crazy” and “Go Hard”, with rap sensation Lil Wayne. “The two make a pretty beastly duo together,” admits Faul. Her newest album “Pink Friday” was a down fall. It wasn’t what everyone

expected it to be. The album was the year’s most anticipated debut. People believe she got her ideas from other hip-hop artists. She took Kanye West’s rhymes in his hit “Monster”. “Pink Friday” all together had great sales and was a success for her career. Minaj just came out with a new 2010 hit, “Roman’s Revenge” in her album “Pink Friday”, that gave many people mixed feelings about the song. “I felt like Nicki Minaj was going to come attack me,” says sophomore Lexus Ostrander, “I was kind of scared at first.” That was most people’s reaction after hearing it the first time, but it eventually grew on everyone. Most parents shake their heads at the vulgar language Minaj portrays in her songs. “I mean I wouldn’t listen to it around my kid,” confesses 23 year old, Billy Coots,“ but Minaj’s lyrics are ill.” Teenagers don’t care about the vulgar lyrics. As long as it has a catchy beat and we can move to it we’ll learn to like it. Nicki Minaj will always be known for her bizarre lyrics, but it seems that no matter how out there or bizarre they may be, they end up growing on many teens. Minaj has surprised teens with how “sick” her music really can be. Let’s hope the success continues and more songs keep flowing.

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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School definitely was not a film fit for my 9 year old little sister,” states sophomore Alex Richardson. In the end, with all the well-known actors, the film was put together well. People walked away satisfied by the great performances and comical romance portrayed by Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman. “The movie made me laugh, but a lot of parents probably wouldn’t enjoy their children watching such a sexually active film,” confesses sophomore Dustin Donahue. The romantic comedy is still in theatres and is anticipating on making more money. You can see this movie in a theatre near you.

The new 2011 horror film “The Roommate” was released into theatres Friday, February 4th, 2011 with a mere $15.6 million debut. The PG-13 rated horror film put a bit of a creepy feel on the audience as the lights dimmed. In the beginning of the film actress Minka Kelly was assigned a dorm room, little did she know she had an unwelcome roommate. That’s when the stalking began. Actress Minka Kelly, the vulnerable girl alone in the dorm lured in teens all over to watch the new horror. “The stalker in the film really did a great job on her part,” confesses sophomore Kaylie Bryant. Leighton Meester didn’t once think of her part being over the top. Meester role in the film was a great success. “The Roommate” is about an everyday girl coming into college, and trying to get settled in her new, not so lonely, dorm. Little did she know that her safety would be jeopardized by an obsessed new roommate. “I enjoyed the movie a lot, but things popping up unexpectedly definitely gave me a little jump,” admits sophomore Hunter Gillis. While the movie gave some a film worth waiting for, others thought a bit differently. After the movie the audience had diverse emotions on the horror film. The movie was creepy, but is it an arm

rest grabbing feet in the seat thriller? The movie didn’t turn out as great as people expected. “The previews showed the best parts so when it came down to it there wasn’t many exciting parts left,” complains sophomore Kara Smith. The movie wasn’t worth the money that was spent. “The Roommate” is now playing in selective theatres. The movie was a completely creep out for some, but a tease to others. It all comes down to how much horror you can handle.

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The romantic comedy “No strings attached” is about a guy, (Ashton Kutcher) and girl (Natalie Portman) who are trying to keep their relationship physical and only physical. But, they find themselves in an awkward position when they both form unexpected feelings. This movie also features the Rap/ Hip-hop artist Ludacris as the bartender and good friend of Adam “No String Attached was an overall good movie and I thought it was worth the $9.50 I paid to see it for. I just wish it would have picked up the pace sooner it seemed kinda slow,” admits junior Amy Tinell. The overall ratings for this film were not as high as it anticipated being. Based upon flixster, only 72% of the film viewers liked this film, but, this movie made $20 million and was ranked number one in the week it opened The movie came out January 21, 2011 and has already been sold out for a few showings. This movie may be rated R, (restricted) but it is a must see for everyone. Although it may be a little inappropriate for some young children, hence the R rating, but any and every young adult should go with a responsible adult to enjoy this romantic comedy. “My family went to see this movie and it

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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School Plain Pallets are very common for soon to be college students. A plain pallet is a neutral color with accent colors such as, black and white with pink as your accent color. “My room at home is black and white with accents and I wanted it to feel like home,” said senior MeriCate Small, “college is also very stressful and my roommate and I wanted to be able to come in and just relax,” she continued. This is very easy and affordable but yet very stylish. You can brighten it up with neon colors or calm it down with very warm accents. To some people it may seem boring, but watch out because it’s making a breakthrough in 2011.

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Apartments are expensive but as the year goes on more and more seniors are getting them. Many say they give more privacy but others think differently. “My apartment is provided for me,” says senior Valerie Harris, “I decided on getting one so I know I’ll have stability when I graduate college,” she continued. Apartments take away from the college experience but they give you responsibility and get you ready for the real world. Students have more room, a place to keep food and a private bathroom. Freedom and responsibility or party and excitement? Think fast, seniors are snatching them up like crazy.

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Another style hitting Bullitt East this spring is satchels. They are trendy and provide something a normal purse doesn’t security. “I don’t have to worry about it falling off my shoulder, and Indiana Jones has one!” said junior April Howard. Howard’s satchel is brown, so it goes well with every outfit. Satchels keep your belongings safe while completing your outfit. Satchels can be purchased at many stores including American Eagle.

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Spring trends are new things that get us ready for the warmer season. We covered spring trends because they are popular items and others will want to know what’s in style. We chose these because a lot of people have them and you see them in stores everywhere. Every teenage girl likes to know and be on top of the new fashions so we picked a few that were a big hit to many teenagers now. A quick glance around the school reveals several people already feeling the fashion. Get with the program. Don’t be left out.

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A signature 80’s style is also making its way to Bullitt East this spring, off-the shoulder shirts. “They are very trendy and unique,” said junior Haley Cooper. They also perfect to wear during spring, not too warm or too cool. Off the shoulder shirts give any outfit that 80’s feel. While they aren’t allowed under Bullitt East’s dress code they are still a stylish outfit to wear outside of school. A popular place to buy this item is at Wet Seal.

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One spring trend hitting Bullitt East’s halls this spring are rain boots. Rain boots are commonly worn with skinny jeans or tights. They manage to be functional while still being trendy. “They are fun plus they keep my feet dry,” said counselor Terry. Terry loves them so much she has already worn out one pair and bought another. They may not have the warmth that UGGs or other winter boots provide, but they are perfect for the spring weather and will keep you dry during spring showers. Sperry is a popular brand of rain boots.

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