Livewire Vol 1 Issue 4 April 2011 by Livewire

Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School

Spring Break Time

How To Ensure A Good Time

Vincent Promoted To Top Post Longtime Assistant Gets Shot To Lead Team

Hoops At State Squad Makes Strong Push At Title

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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School From the desk of the editor-in-chief As a high schooler, I read The Scarlet Ibis which is a story about the adventures of the narrator and his handicapped brother Doodle. That was the first time I had ever heard the term “dog days of summer.” Being a summer junkie (and a winter grumpy), I had never had that feeling. I absolutely adore summer. I never get the feeling that summer has worn on and time has slowed because of the intense heat. As an educator I have come to know a different sort of dog days. It’s the time of year when people start to turn into dogs. The time between spring break and the end of the year is about the toughest time to be a teacher. Allow me to offer a few case studies. Student A is a marginal student. He squeaked through first semester with a B, two D’s and a C. He just found a summer job and is going through orientation. In addition, he just got a car and insurance is his responsibility. He loves to feel the wind through his hair as he cruises the Taco Bell parking lot. With the warmer weather, he has spent a little extra time driving around with the windows down. As he made a left into the Valu parking lot, his English homework blew out the back window and he has no clue. In fact he won’t even consider it until Mrs. Bailey asks for it the next morning. Student B is on the softball team. She, in fact, is one of the key players. The double headers at LaRue County are piling up and by the end of the week she is drowsy to say the least, but she is still doing her best to pour through Huckleberry Finn each night when she returns home at 11 o’clock. Somehow she just can’t get through more than two pages before her eyelids are as heavy as a catcher in full gear. She hasn’t made it through chapter four and the book is due in three days. Student C is fresh off a deep run in the state basketball tournament. He is practically a God. Mothers weep, girls blush and guys just want to hang. He is weighing his college options as more schools have started to inquire about his services. At this point he is not all that worried about grading Mrs. Tinelli’s papers. The students in her class have been getting feedback more and more sporadically. Jenny has no idea that she does not know how to find f of x. Student D gets straight A’s. She has taken four advanced placement classes this semester. Furthermore, she has taken all four AP exams and has scored three or higher in each. She has earned 12 college credit hours as a result. I know, student D seems out of place in this group. It seems she has a grip on everything. A closer look shows they are more similar than one would think in regards to the school setting. No matter their background or current situation, they all still have state testing ahead of them. What’s clear is that none of these students have that on their mind. Still, state testing is the single most important factor in how the general public views the productivity of a given school. It’s a tough task for teachers and administrators to get those people above, with very different stories, all focused on the task at hand: makeing Bullitt East the best in the state. What I’m saying is that each person can play a role. Remember what you are here to do. Know what it means to be the best. Help us out. Such simple things can go such a long way in transforming a really good school into something special. No pressure. No one is watching except the entire state. Larry Steinmetz

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Pictures from Rupp 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.

BBall at State

This issue went to press too early to cover the boy’s state run. For full coverage of the event follow us on the website at: ww2.bullittschools.org/BEHSLivewire/

Sports

The baseball ream is making its annual pilgrimage to Disney for some spring break action, but this time the softball team is tagging along as well.

Sports

Clubs

Long time assistant Darrell Vincent is pegged as the new football coach. Our reporters gathered the reaction of the new coach, players and fans.

Clubs are dwindling around school. Even some of the mainstays have drifted from the scene. Will students be able to fulfill their club graduation requirements?

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With the arrival of spring break, comes the return of the spring break idiot. Zach offers tips on how to avoid being “that guy”.

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DO’S AND DONT’S O

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of Spring Break

9 8 Do Something New 7 Get on a TV Show 6 5 4 3 2 Get A Tan

Just not on Cops

Meet Someone New

Time to break out the pick-up lines

Bring a Grenade Whistle They aren’t all hot and you’ll never see them again

Wear contraceptives. 1/3 of women get pregnant before 20

Keep your eyes open.

Be on the lookout for stray coins.

Go to the Beach

Just watch for sharks.

9 8 7 Get Abducted 6 5 4 Get Sunburnt 3 2 No big commitments

Know Where You Sleep Branch out a little bit

T’S

of Spring Break

Get A Tat

or at least try...

You don’t want anymorning surprises

DON

Lose your keys or wallet.

You will need those later.

Get in a relationship Feelings will fade

Watch your back

Lose your shirt or pants That’s a life-long mistake.

Take Drinks from Strangers

Just buy your own.

Don’t forget your sunscreen.

Hang out with Tyler Kramer Avoid him at all costs

Come back with more than you went with.

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“ This is why I'm Hot...... Jersey Shore article Kayla Bryant | photo Emily Nalley

“Get crazy get wild, Let’s party get loud, If you wanna have fun and do something, If you wanna have fun and do something.” Jersey Shore is currently in its third season and they are planning on going to Italy for the fourth season. “GTL” (Gym, Tan, Laundry) is the slogan often used around the Jersey Shore house. Overall, the season 1 averaged 2.7 million viewers. Season 2 premiered on July 29, 2010 averaging 5.252 million viewers. Season 3’s premiere episode on January 6, 2011 was viewed by a record 8.45 million viewers, making it MTV’s most viewed series telecast ever. Cast members of Season 3 include: Mike the Situation, Pauly D, Vinny, Ronnie, J-Woww, Snooki, Deena, and Sammi. They live in a house in Seaside heights, New Jersey on the jersey shore, and they all work at a t-shirt shop on the boardwalk. The Jersey Shore cast members were strangers at first but through all the drama some have managed to become friends. Over the past three seasons the cast has changed. Angelina left in Season One and in Season Two, so Deena took her place in Season Three. This show has achieved good ratings and attention from fans all around.

Famous Jersey Shore Quotes

Biggest Jersey Shore Fans

Student Reviews

“It’s stupid, but the girls are hot.” ~ Matt Thompson (Iowa) “It’s funny to watch people do stupid things.” ~Megan Figg “The most outlandish and retarded show I’ve ever watched.” ~Jordon Smith “Entertaining and they get paid way too much to just drink and sleep around.” ~Rikki Russell “I love it.” “Oh, Yeah.” ~ Kate Atcher “Hilarious.” ~ Maryanne Hooper If you have to think about

it……IT IS. ~ Snooki

Critic Reviews

Eliza Perkins – 4 Facebook statuses

“Italian-American groups and New Jersey tourism officials, the show is awash with inaccuracies, many of which they fear give the Italian community and the vacation destination a bad rep.” ~ ABC News “Jersey Shore” makes us feel as though we were anthropologists secretly ob serving a new tribe through a break in the trees. ~ Nancy Franklin Overall, I don’t have too many complaints. But if you’re a fan of Carly Herchenrader- I the fantasy “Real World” houses, I should warn that you’ll be disapdefinitly make one every Its T-shirt time ~ Pauly D pointed. The aesthetic highlight here is blue Astroturf. ~ Chicago thursday, i’m definitly the Sun-Times -Paige Wiser Jersey Shore’s biggest fan. “As stupid as it looks, and as much as you can hate yourself for watching, it’s a complex show about the nature of sin. There’s a tendency to examine it too cerebrally in that regard, to think of Jersey Shore as pure performance art. Sometimes critics can be wrong in typing too many words.” ~ Washington Post -Hank Stuever “The show still has the moments of off-the-cuff comedy and guilelessness that made the first season fun to watch, if not exactly a parade of role models.” ~ Time-James Poniewozik Sara Dalton- I’ve made alot “Jersey Shore is appalling, which is mostly its appeal, but it can of statuses. I dont really also be funny, irreverent and breezily dimwitted--which is the rest of know the amount.. I’m a blast in a glass ~ Deena the appeal.” ~ Newsday- Verne Gay APRIL 2011 NewsmagazineBEHS2011issue4.indd 6

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Why We Hate Spring Break Justin Ashbaugh

Senor Borquez

Kristen Lewis Charissa Chambers article Zach Rodamaker | pictures Contributed, Brent Pierce “Spring Break is a week that we could be making up all the snow days instead the end of the year. I’d rather have no Spring Break and get out earlier.”

“I don’t like Spring Break because while a lot of people I know are out by the beach or at some other fun place having a great time, I spend most of my time at work because my parents won’t let me go anywhere and I have nothing better to do.”

“I have to travel with my wife, were going to Spain. I already told you guys It’s hard to travel with her. I’d rather see you guys work. Hahaha!”

“I’m lonely and bored and I’d rather be learning. This year my papa is in the hospital so we can’t stay at the cabin we usually go to In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. My little cousins argue and I just can’t stand it.”

compiled Katie Warner | photo Emily Nalley

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article Brent Pierce | photos Brent Pierce

Six packs, Bikinis, and Parties G.R.D.: how to get the hot body for spring break.

With spring break right around the corner, we’re here to tell you how to get that perfect beach bod you’ve always wanted. Many guys and girls are striving to get their body in shape so they can get into their favorite bikini, or look good for the out of state girls. Some are going to the gym, some are taking diet pills, and some just run. There are many safe ways to get your body buff or toned, and there are a lot of unsafe ways. If you want to get your body in the perfect beach shape you just need to worry about G.R.D. - gym, run, diet. Diet pills or steroids look like a quick fix but they can permanently damage your body. If you don’t have much time to get to the gym, insanity is a good program that will tone and shape up your body in time for your spring break vacation. Dieting is the most important part in getting the body you want. Cut back on foods high in sugars like cakes, cookies, soda, candy. Eat high fiber foods like fruit and vegetables and guys, eat a lot of protein. Instead of eating three huge meals try to eat six small meals a day. Hard work and eating right will get you the body you’re looking to have for spring break.

Hottest beach body at BE Own the beach Lift on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Focus on squats, bench, skull crushers, and barbell curls. Try and do cardio at least 20 min. a day. Run, eliptical, or bike.

Do abs every other day. with cardio and lifting they will get tight and toned. Girls should work on toning, tightening, and tanning. Dancing is a great way to tightening your body.

Guys

1st. Peyton Harris 2nd. Chris Embry 3rd. Alex Warner

Girls

1st. Bri Hare 2nd. Becca Rich 3rd. Emily Melcher

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Taylor Payne (10) “He is the sweetest guy ever and I love being around him.”

“The Louisville Cardinals. They go HAM.”

“I like Myrtle Beach. It’s where I go hard on my boogie board.”

“Basketball. It’s fun and I ‘m a BA at it.

“I like Taco Bell. It’s good food.”

things of the moment

“My best friends. They can be so dumb sometimes, but they’re my best friends anyway.”

“Air Jordan. It is high quality stuff.”

“My girlfriend, Taylor “The video game, Payne. I love waking up in the morning Zombies. I’m better than Opossum at it.” and knowing I have someone in my life to make me smile. May 15th, 2009.

The Livewire staff sat down with sophomore Joshua Miller and asked him to share nine things that are on his mind right now.

Complied Brooke Mullins

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Sports Teams Heading South For The Break article Rachel Simms | photo Yearbook Staff

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Baseball and softball players from East will be taking a break from school to play in the sand. Both teams will be heading to Orlando, Florida for this year’s spring break. Both teams will be heading to the All- Star Sports Resort to play in the Disney Spring Training games. The girls will play in a total of eight games, while the boys will compete in at least four varsity games. Both teams plan to come home with wins, experience, a tight knit group of kids, and the infamous farmers tan. APRIL 2011 NewsmagazineBEHS2011issue4.indd 10

This will be the softball team’s first outing to the sunshine state under the supervision of Head Coach Ricky Hoffman. Hoffman, who used to be a part of the baseball program that takes an annual trip to Florida on spring break, is familiar with the trip and knows it is a “Great atmosphere.” The plan for the week is to, “Play eight games, see Mickey, solidify the starting lineup, and enjoy the sun,” Hoffman commented. Lone senior, MeriCate Small, is looking forward to the trip, “It will be a great bonding experience,” she

commented. A week in a hotel with twelve girls will be an experience in itself. Along with that is the excitement of getting out of Kentucky for a week. Last year, Hoffman was not hired in time to put together a trip of such distance, so, the girls stayed in the district and competed in a tournament at Southern in the chilly weather. While Florida can’t come soon enough, neither Small nor Hoffman is excited for the approximately thirteen hour drive. Baseball senior, Cody Morris, on the other hand isn’t sweating it because ww2.bullittschools.org/BEHSLivewire/ 3/22/2011 7:09:31 AM

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he and a few other players will be flying there, eliminating a large chunk of drive time. Morris has been all four years of his high school career, and is still just as excited for his last year as he was his first. He, along with the rest of those headed south for spring break are ready for the warm weather and bringing back victories. “Hopefully we win and compete,” Morris said. Head Coach Jeff Bowles is confident they will be able to accomplish that task, as the past six years they’ve taken the trip the worst they have done is come home with a record of Livewire NewsmagazineBEHS2011issue4.indd 11

2-2. “It varies, it just a team thing. We go focused on baseball, but still have fun,” Bowles said. While he is also looking forward to the sun and enjoying his time in Florida, baseball head coach Jeff Bowles enjoys the unknown that comes with the week and, “Having no idea who you will play.” In past years that they have journeyed to Florida, they’ve played teams from New Jersey to Georgia, from average high school athletes to Division I recruits. They will be taking a total of 24 players to Florida to try out different lineups and

allow them to come to grips with the roles they will have for the season. Taking that amount of upper classman, and leaving the freshman at home, will open up the opportunity for juniors to play JV, getting more at bats and more innings. With neighboring fields at their home turf, they’ll be playing close during spring break too when they both head for the same resort to call home for a week. If it becomes a distraction, Coach Hoffman will have no problem putting “the fear of God into them (baseball team),” he joked. SPORTS 3/22/2011 7:10:07 AM

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The Rise of

HunteR Wood

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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School All work and no play. Sophomore starting catcher Hunter Wood enjoys all the hard work and practices for baseball. Sophomore catcher Hunter Wood started playing baseball when his father Craig Wood introduced him to the sport and he is continuing to play because he loves the game. Wood intends on winning state with his few years left at Bullitt East, and he is hoping to go to a Division 1 college and possibly play professionally if the option is available. Although he loves the sport he also enjoys lifting and hanging out with his friends. Hunter Wood was introduced to the sport of baseball when he was seven years old by his father. “I started playing baseball when I was seven thanks to my dad telling me about baseball and my mom signing me up for the YMCA league,” admits sophomore Hunter Wood. Hunter loves baseball because all his friends are on the same team so every time they have practice it’s like he is hanging out with his friends. Wood believes that the Bullitt East baseball team can win state within the next two years. His goal for the rest of his high school career is to win a state championship. “I believe I could go to a Division one college if I keep up my hard work and stay as dedicated as I am currently,” states Hunter Wood. Hunter may have some pressure on his shoulders but he is currently living up to the expectations because he is currently starting varsity and is hitting in the line up between two and five. “I have known Hunter for a while and he has always been a hard worker and he has a huge future ahead of him.” said sophomore Alex Richardson. Although he spends most of his time at baseball he has off time too. “During my off time I like to lift and watch 227.” There is a ton of support from Hunters friends and family.” Last year was a learning year for Hunter and he won’t have as much pressure as anyone else this year.” says Coach Bowles. He is glad to have all the support he has had and he believes if he didn’t have all the support he might not be as successful as he is now. “I have the best family and friends in the world,” states Hunter Wood. Hunter is anticipating on starting the first game for varsity this season with a win.

What Do Others Think?? We sat down with three people who know Hunter personally and asked them why they think he became the baseball team’s starting catcher.

“Obviously, he puts a lot of work into something that he loves.” -Ms. Mullenex

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Vincent Takes Reign of the Chargers article Sidney Blanford | pictures Yearbook Staff

Bullitt East is kickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; it old school. As Darrell Vincent, a physics teacher, takes over the head coaching role on the football team after playing or being an assistant for every head coach in Bullitt East history. Out of about forty applicants, Vincent was chosen to become the new head coach of the Charger football team. Vincent plans to bring Coach Fox, Coach Egan, and Coach Bowles back to the sideline for the 2011 season. Reactions have varied from players to parents, but many are adjusting well to the change due to Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long term attachment to the program. APRIL 2011 NewsmagazineBEHS2011issue4.indd 14

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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School There were many applicants to the prestigious position, but Vincent was chosen to take on the role of head coach. “I am from this community and graduated from Bullitt East High School. I have demonstrated that I want the best for all aspects of Bullitt East High School,” said Vincent, who has coached football at East since 1995. Also, the team is comfortable with the coach as he has been with the team so long, and has coached all the players that will return to the team next year. “He was already a part of the team so it shouldn’t change things,” said Jana Pruitt, a parent of junior player Logan Pruitt. Some changes are in store for the team however, as Vincent is bringing some coaches back for next season. Coach Fox, Egan, and Bowles will all be coming back to the program after an absence from the program. “I’m very excited,” said Egan, who has previously been the head football coach of the Chargers. Not all the coaches on the team will be new faces to the players though—Vincent will also bring back Dickerson and Hall for the 2011 season.

“Our main focus right now is getting the players introduced to some of the new things that we will be doing. During spring practice Coaches Dickerson and Hall will be there along with Coach Fox. Coach Egan will also be working with the offensive and defensive lines during this spring,” said Vincent. Although there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the Charger football program due to the recent change in staffing, both Vincent and players say they are ready to start preparing for next season. “I love it, we don’t have to get used to anybody,” said Taylor McMillen, a junior on the team. Also, according to Logan Pruitt, the team will have a “different mindset” for the new season. “The players have already put adversities behind them and moved forward. They have dedicated themselves to Coach DeBold’s strength workout and have made great strides. The players, as am I, are very excited to get the pads on for spring practice,” said Vincent.

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So, you were a Wildcat, eh? Yes, I played college football at Kentucky from 2002 to 2006. I was the longsnapper. (Dickerson is now a part of the BE football program as an assistant coach.)

Who were your favorite teammates when you played at UK?

Eric Scott

Jacob Tamme

Taylor Begley

My favorite teammates while at UK were Eric Scott, Tim Masthay, Taylor Begley, and Jacob Tamme. Tamme and Masthay were actually in my wedding in Lawrenceburg. Begley was my best man.

Jason Dickerson-Scie

nce Teacher at BE

Dickerson, Jason

Tim Masthay

This is the former UK football player’s first year teaching at Bullitt East. He teaches both Anat omy and Biology. M r. Dickerson recently we lcomed home his fir st child, a baby girl na med Haley.

Honeymoon in... Hawaii North Carolina After my wife and I got married in Lawrenceburg, we honeymooned in North Carolina. We went to this beautiful mansion, Biltmore Estate.

Do you have any kids running around your house? What are your biggest injuries? I was standing behind my neighbor that was chopping wood. He hit me with the backside of the axe head.

Who’s the pretty lady in the picture with you? My wife, Johanna. We got married in the spring of 2007 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

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Yes, I do. Johanna and I have one daughter, Haley, who is sixteen months old. She is the cutest little thing.

The scar over my left eye came from my brother. When we were kids, he ran over me with a bike.

DVR or Live? DVR. It is very convenient. My favorite shows are House, Dexter, and Family Guy.

What’s in your back pocket? I keep my keys, my wallet, and my cellphone.

What was your major in college? I majored in Biology while at Kentucky.

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Look at that fine piece of

Does this make my bass look big?:

Senior Chaz Jackson poses with the 3 lb. bass he caught at Taylorsville Lake.

bass: an younrster of a fish at h t r e g o ay big d this m

Hook, Line, Sinker:Junior Emily Mingus caught her fish at her

boyfriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Brent Pierce) relativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. Mingus was frightened by the fish, but she named it Todd.

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ass is w snagge Uh, mymbore Trish Orkieris ng a family trip. Sopho iver in July du R Rough

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Club Crisis article Kayla Swanson | photo Yearbook Staff To act like a club, or not to act like a club? That is the question. With an ever growing Bullitt East and a dwindling amount of clubs to choose from, students are finding it hard to choose a club to participate in. It’s a graduation requirement for all students to participate in a club or sport during their four years at East and in the past Charger nation held “club days” during school where students met with their clubs two Wednesdays a month. In order for a group of students to be considered a club, they have one simple step they must complete to form their organization. Clubs that are affiliated with a national organization tend to be more structured, while clubs that are only affiliated with our school seem to be more relaxed. During the 2007-2008 school year, Bullitt East had “club days” where students would attend club meetings two Wednesdays a month during the school day. This allowed students with busy before and after school schedules to find time to participate in a club. However, the following year club days were discontinued requiring clubs to meet before or after school. “More students were opting out of the clubs that met on those days and joining sports and clubs that met after school,” commented East principal Debby Atherton. Even without club days, students still have to fulfill the requirement of club or sport participation by becoming involved APRIL 2011 NewsmagazineBEHS2011issue4.indd 18

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in a club that meets before or after school. To be considered a club a Bullitt East, the group of students wanting to form a club must find a sponsor and not participate in anything illegal. With twenty three clubs to choose from, it’s the schools aim that students should be able to find something they will be able to enjoy participating in. Students can participate in the clubs of their choice, although clubs that are not affiliated with a national organization are known to be less structured than others making it easier to obtain credit to fulfill the graduation requirement in those organizations. “Clubs with a national affiliation generally have strict policies for admission to their club and the standards they have to uphold to retain membership, while others are more open to the general public and are more lax with their rules and requirements,” stated teacher Amy Harrod, sponsor of the National Honors Society (NHS). In addition, national affiliated clubs and school only clubs have different requirements that must be met to graduate with club credit. For example, NHS members must have attended four mandatory projects and have fifty service hours in order to graduate with NHS credit and wear stoles and cords at graduation. In addition, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club at our school has a point system to help promote involvement. “(All members) have to get thirty points a year by attending meetings, participating in fundraisers, and doing service work,” commented senior Allison Murphey, FBLA president. “You have to make sure people stay involved (in clubs), that’s what our point system is trying to do,” she added. Also, other clubs such as Beta Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) have strict requirements for obtaining club credit. In school affiliated clubs, credit is obtained in a variety of different ways. In art club and Law Enforcement Club, attendance at meetings and events is required. Art club members are allowed two missed meetings in order to stay in good standing with the club. Members of the Spanish club have to obtain ten service hours

each year, attend after school fiestas, and participate in teaching Old Mill students Spanish once a month. The Sci Fi club requirement for obtaining club credit is coming to seventy five percent of the meetings. “We (the club) meet every Thursday and watch movies, hang out, and talk about sci-fi stuff, “ junior Matt Clarkson commented. Clarkson is a member of the club’s leadership team along with five other students. Whether or not East organizations enforce the rules they’ve created, is a question that must be left up to the individual sponsors and leaders.

follow these tips to make sure your club is a success.

• Do community service. No matter if it’s an afternoon at one of our local elementary schools reading to kids or cleaning up garbage at a park, making an impact on the community is a great thing to do. • Have regular meetings. If you only meet once or twice a semester, your members are not going to stay involved. • Choose 3 or 4 members to be the leadership team for your group. It doesn’t matter if they have official titles, but it’s always good to have a group of people to plan events and organize meetings for the group. • Make sure your club is passionate about what they do. Whether you’re club focuses on art or helping the environment, always make sure that club members enjoy being at meetings and events. FEATURES 3/22/2011 7:12:23 AM

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“Don’t underestimate the things that I will do” is a lyric from Adele’s recent single “Rolling in the Deep”, and after listening to the singer’s sophomore effort 21, she should be assured that one would be foolish to underestimate her. The album, released on February 22, 2011, proved not only to be smash in Adele’s native Britain, but also turned into an American hit debuting at number one on Billboard’s album charts and selling 352,000 copies in its opening week. The album differs from Adele’s first album, 19, with its more mature writing and a new folk/country feel to the music, due to her touring in Nashville and hearing current American country music. She was also inspired by the English band Mumford and Sons. The main theme of the album is about overcoming heartbreak and coming to terms with the end of a relationship, and this is mainly expressed through lyrics, but also the hurt and scorn inside of Adele’s neo-soul voice.

Although the ballads on the record provide some nice insight into Adele’s inner most thoughts, the Brit is at her best when she does bitter up-tempo jams where she sticks it to the one that did her wrong. This is evident in the three best songs of the record, “Rolling in the Deep”, “Rumour Has It”, and “I’ll Be Waiting”, especially “Rolling in the Deep”. The song describes a relationship gone wrong, and describes how they “almost had it all”. Adele’s voice goes perfectly with the banging drums and the haunting background singers, and the first single from the album proves to be Adele’s, and maybe one of the year’s, biggest successes. Although the album is a solid effort, there are weak spots. “Turning Tables”, the third track, proves to be too old and predictable for a current and unique singer like Adele to perform. Although the vocal is fine, the words and music just sound like the same old, same old, which someone as talented as Adele should try to avoid at all costs. The record is a great buy, and anyone with functioning ears should see that Adele will never be underestimated again.

Who knew four teens from Kentucky could make this much noise? Bowling Green based indierock band Cage the Elephant is making waves with their new album Thank You, Happy Birthday, and critics from publications like Rolling Stone are giving the record glowing reviews. This is the band’s second album, and was released on January 1, 2011, debuting at number two on the Billboard charts and selling over 39,000 copies in its first week of release. Both alternative and mainstream critics alike are receiving the album well, with Alternative Press writing that the album was “alarmingly good”. The New York Times also had good things to say about it, and compared Cage the Elephant’s music to the Beatles. The album is a solid effort, led by lead single “Shake Me Down”, one of the less intense songs on the album. The track is a nice, thoughtful mid tempo song, with lead singer Matt Shultz crooning, “even on a cloudy day I’ll keep my eyes fixed

on the sun.” Other tracks on the CD are more instance, like the opening “Always Something”. The listener can tell that the band is at its best when they are being loud and proud about the style of music they play. To enjoy the band’s music, the listener has to enjoy alternative music. If you just like music that comes on the radio and shudder at anything besides mainstream pop, this is definitely not the album for you. The band thrives in making their music unique and different, so an open mind to music is a must to like their sound. If you do enjoy alternative music, you should definitely give this album a listen. Although the band shows some weak spots on the album, like “2024”, but the album is an enjoyable listen to an avid indie fan. Cage the Elephant is still a young band, and as time progresses their music will continue to get better and better, until they have reached their peak. This album is obviously not at the peak this year, but it is still fun to see their progression to the top.

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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School cool, alternative, mysterious girl that falls for “number four”, but due to the lack of development, appears to be a weird girl with cool hats, a lot of old cameras, and a good ole fashion creep who likes to take pictures of everything. The lack of character development leads to a total plot failure, and the final product becomes a confusing crossover between Superman and Escape to Witch Mountain, with neither the zest nor charm of either of the mentioned films. The movie jumps around from scene to scene, and flows like a constipated cow. The way it jumps from romance to action to normal day at school type of scenes, makes the movie difficult to follow, which is ok, because by the end the viewer could care less whether the characters that are still strangers live or not. Unless you enjoy going to the movies just to make fun of them, I Am Number Four is a film that is worthy of being skipped.

Who knew that a movie about an animated lizard would be Johnny Depp’s weirdest movie yet? Rango, an animated feature starring Depp, offers viewers promising previews of a good show, but ends up giving a confusing and at times downright strange, uneven product. The film was released March 4, 2011 and opened at number one in the box office across the US, with a first weekend gross of $38,079,323. The film stars an animated lizard named Rango (Depp), who is stranded in the desert, and finds the small town of Dirt, which is in somewhat of a funk. The town has ran out of water, which it uses as money, (they even have a bank that stores water!), and is desperate for some H2O. Rango then plays up his story as a hardcore cowboy who is not to be messed with, and becomes the new sheriff in town. The rest of the movie has Rango and the townspeople going on adventures to retrieve stolen water, fight corrupt government, and pay homage to old westerns. Rango has many issues, one being that the actual story, as creative as it tries to be, just does not make much sense. It aims to tell a story of a courageous lizard who finds himself and gets on this spiritual path, and tries to become “something”,

but this intended storyline is woven into confusing bits and pieces and mixed in with awkward jokes and references to old westerns that honestly don’t make much sense, and are intended for a very specific audience. The actual advertising of the movie is misleading, as commercials proclaim it is a fun, creative picture, but is really a cartoon trying to pay tribute to old cowboy movies. Also, if you thought about taking your younger sister, brother, cousin, family friend, whatever, this is not a good movie for young children to see. Although it is rated PG, there are actually a lot of perverted jokes, one being Rango looking at a Barbie and asking aloud “are those real?”, and many other references that might make the king of animation, Walt Disney, blush. Love westerns? Go see Rango. Value your time? Save ten bucks and stay at home.

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Looking for a movie that uses a lot of bright lights, lame clichés in every scene, has no plot whatsoever, and features an actor from Glee? If so, look no further than I Am Number Four, a teen science fiction movie based on the book of the same name that stars Alex Pettyfer (Beastly) and Dianna Agron (Glee). The flick, released on February 18, 2011, opened at number two in the box office and grossed $19,449,893 in the opening weekend. The premise of the movie is that nine aliens from the planet Lorien, taken over by the Mogadorians, are left in the universe and exist on planet Earth. One, two, and three have already been hunted down and murdered, and number four, played by Pettyfer, is next on their hit list. The movie centers around Pettyfer in his quest to become safe from the Mogadorians and keep up a normal teenage life, which leads to many intended action packed and heart tugging scenes. The movie has an abundance of problems, one being that the character development is far less than superb. Pettyfer never really molds with his character very well, and by the end of the movie number four is hard to sympathize with since the viewer barely knows him at all. Argon also runs into problems with her character, Sarah is meant to be a

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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School

Letter to the Editor

In Response to Junior Ring Ceremony Editorial To Whom It May Concern: After reading the article recently published in the Livewire concerning the Junior Ring ceremony, I feel that there are some things that I need to personally address as Junior Class President. This article demonstrates the misunderstanding among Juniors of what has actually happened and/or changed with the Junior Ring ceremony, and why this has occurred. As stated in the Livewire article, there have been changes made to the Junior Ring ceremony in an effort to make the ceremony shorter. How, the Ring Ceremony will still be occurring, and the overall integrity of the event will remain intact. This was in no way a personal decision made on my part; it was an administrative decision. The changes are listed as follows: Juniors will walk individually to the front of the room, where they will be handed their ring in its box. Yes, I will be handing Juniors their rings, but I will not be placing them on your finger, turning them, or anything similar to that. Once everyone has received their ring, the Juniors will altogether, at the same time, have a person of their choice place the ring on their and turn it. This is exactly what was done in previous ceremonies; the only difference is we will be turning rings altogether, and not one at a time.

Second, I feel misrepresented in my opinion about the changes in general. It’s true that I don’t feel effected by the changes. Most schools don’t even have a Junior ring ceremony, and I personally would rather participated in a one hour ceremony than a three hour ceremony, especially when the integrity of the event is still being maintained. When I was quoted “It doesn’t matter to me either way… I don’t see what the big deal is. They can talk to me if they have a problem,” was a response to a question concerning if I knew that my classmates believe that I changed the ceremony on my own accord. I would also like to point out that the “They can come talk to me if they have a problem” portion of that quote was immediately followed by “and we can try to talk to the administration to have the ceremony changed back.” I still stand by my personal opinion of the changes, however, I do understand that some of my peers very much feel that they are being robbed of a tradition, and I am very willing to present any concerns to the administration and find a solution. That’s the entire reason that I became class president; to solve the problems and represent the concerns of my peers.

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

Now, as far as the article goes, not only do I believe that I was misrepresented, but I was also misquoted. I understand that the article was an editorial, and that the writer has a right to voice their opinion, but I do not agree with the manner in which this writer misrepresented the facts, as well as the misquotation. I have never indicated or said at any point that I like or enjoy the idea of giving my fellow classmates their rings. In fact, I would rather sit in the crowd with my classmates, instead of having to speak and stand in the front. I never advocated to be a part of the ceremony, but was asked by administration to do so.

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Though I may have appeared to feel very negatively about the Livewire by the end of this response, I would still like to reiterate that I was very impressed with the last edition, and that I fully support the work that the Livewire staff does. In saying this, I hope that after reading this response, Juniors will feel more informed and clarified on the situation of the changes to the Junior Ring ceremony, and will make note of the misstatement of facts that have been made not only in this article, but in the general public. Sincerely, Ashton Preston Junior Class President and Livewire Supporter The Livewire always accepts letters to the editor. The writer is responsible for all content. Send all letters to larry.steinmetz@bullitt. kyschools.us ww2.bullittschools.org/BEHSLivewire/ 3/22/2011 7:12:32 AM

Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School

Emily Priddy

April Fool’s Jokes Going Too Far? contact Emily- emily.priddy@stu.bullitt.kyschools.us “Even the gods love jokes”. incident. This famous quote by the Greek philosopher Plato is not always One of the most famous public pranks was in 2010 when Bristish true when some April Fool’s pranks are taken too far. newspaper “The Sun” ran a paper that had a scratch and sniff April Fool’s is a tradition dating back to the 1500’s. Some section. The prank was that this section was really plain paper and had no scent. This April Fool’s prank led to a lot of The Sun’s pranksters at East have taken their pranks too far. So, before you pull an April Fool’s prank be sure to think of all the consequences. readers scratching and sniffing plain paper. April Fool’s day originates from France in 1582 when King Another example of a famous prank played on the public was in Charles IX reformed the calendar. In the new calendar New Year 1958 when BBC told its viewers that the upcoming spring’s best ’s day was changed from April 1st to January 1st. During that time crop would be the spaghetti crop. Many viewers called in wanting communication traveled slowly and some people still didn’t know to know how they could get their own spaghetti crops for the that New Year’s day had been changed years later and was no upcoming season. BBC replied to its viewers by saying, “place a longer celebrated on April 1st. People who still celebrated New sprig of spaghetti in a tin of tomato sauce and hope for the best.” Year’s on April 1st were labeled fools. This harassment was spread There are some things on April Fool’s day that just cross the throughout the world and evolved into the prank-playing day we line and before you pull a prank make sure you are prepared know now. and know all of the consequences. Which comes to the first Some pranks at East have taken this friendly tradition too far. thing you need to know, if you are planning on using food in your When sophomore Megan Fell decided to pull an April Fool’s prank make sure none of the prankees are allergic to the food, prank on her friend it ended badly. When Fell spent the night at something Fell failed to do. freshman Jennifer Whited’s Another thing you shouldn’t do house she knew April Fool’s I don’t regret it because it was the most for an April Fool’s joke is say day was the next day. Fell memorable April Fool’s Day I’ve ever expe- someone died. That probably remembered when she won’t end up being very funny decided to put raisins in rienced.” and can really hurt somebody. her dad’s toothpaste and You should also run the prank thought she would do the by a friend to see their opinion same thing to Whited except of it before you go through with using peanuts. “I have put raisins in my dad’s toothpaste on April it. If they think it goes too far and is too crazy then maybe you Fool’s and when he brushed his teeth he ate them, so I thought I should revise what you planned to do. One example of a prank could do the same thing to Jennifer,” said Fell. So, once Whited that could end badly is putting saran wrap on a toilet. This prank had fallen asleep Fell put peanuts in her friend’s toothpaste. will definitely leave you a nasty mess to clean up and isn’t worth The next day Whited woke up to brush her teeth and unknowingly the trouble that it could cause. consumed the peanuts. Fell was right when she had planned on The gods may love jokes, but even they know when it is taken too Whited consuming the peanuts just as her dad had eaten the far. raisins.Later Whited realized she was having an allergic reaction and she knew it could only be one thing, peanuts. “After (realizing the allergic reaction) I told my mom and then I hit Megan,” recalled Whited. They then had to make a trip to the emergency room because of her allergic reaction. Once they were at the hospital Whited got the medicine she needed to reduce her allergic reaction. Fell was unaware of her friend’s allergies when she decided to do the prank. “I don’t regret it because it was the most memorable April Fool’s day I have ever experienced,” said Fell about the prank. Another April Fool’s joke gone wrong is when sophomore Trish Orkies told her boyfriend sophomore Alex Richardson that she Do you have any stories about April Fool’s jokes had broken up with him. “I let him think I broke up with him for the that you would like to share? Let us know. Send rest of the day,” said Orkies. Richardson was upset that day, but all letters to larry.steinmetz@bullitt.kyschools.us now the couple of over two and a half years can only laugh at the

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Zach Rodamaker

Let’s Get Drunk And Party...Not

contact Zach-zachary.rodamaker@stu.bullitt.kyschools.us The “Spring Break Idiot.” group because then it gives off a bad vibe to you, giving people He/she is that one person that turns a week of fun into a week an excuse not to talk to you. Having a big mouth can also put of Hell. you behind bars if something wrong is said to an officer of the law. It’s a time to let loose due to nice weather and lots of new This person usually consumes too much alcohol and if someone teenage faces. From breaking things, ranting on, and just having sees this they can report them and have them arrested, which in a bit too much to drink can ruin your week of freedom. Staying turn makes your group look bad. If you see a person that is like with your group and always having a plan B can prevent you from this try to shy away from them and don’t be going where they are getting into trouble. because you know the cops see them too and will be right on top Spring break is a time that every teenager looks forward too of it. while working at school. It is one week of pure freedom to do Obviously the best method is to not drink at all because high whatever you want, whenever you want. “You have stress here school students are underage: instead, sit back and watch others but when you leave it’s all gone,” says junior Rachel Broughton. make fools of themselves. This keeps you out of trouble and Anything that may stress you out will leave because it’s our one brings a good laugh while still enjoying your time. Not every big break away from home. Most look to Panama City Beach spring breaker wants to hear that though, so if you do drink limit (PCB) in Florida for its warm your alcohol intake there is a weather and all night parties. “For difference between drinking Just know your environment and have spring break I’m looking forward responsibly and getting to PCB with my boys,” said senior wasted. Do not exceed your fun.” Brandon Hanna. The weather limit or face all the troubles that plays a big part when spring break will soon approach. Also be arrives; everyone is breaking out of winter clothes and throwing careful what you say because there are short tempered people on flip flops and shorts to meet the warm weather and get their that can be set off by something you said. “Always stay with tan on. You can relax and forget about all your problems you your group,” said Hanna. Nothing is worse than being stranded may have while meeting new faces along the way. Half the fun somewhere you are not used to with thousands of teenagers is getting to be around new people and a new environment and running around. You could be stolen, beaten, or even raped so is a perfect time to have fun. You’re still with your friends but you being with the group can prevent such things. Also know your get to break away from the original and find others from different environment and always have a plan B. Before you and your parts of the country. Some of the new people that you meet can group go out know where you are going and become aware of end up being the one you marry so staying in contact with them your surroundings so you don’t get lost and end up somewhere through texting or Facebook is a plus. Also interacting with others you are not supposed to. If something goes wrong and plans is a great social practice and makes your more comfortable when get skewed always have a plan B so the fun doesn’t stop. Also around people you may not know. make sure everyone has their phone charged just in case of an Having fun and enjoying yourself is the goal when being on emergency or if you need help. If it so happens that you have the spring break, but there is always that one person that has to ruin idiot in your group take control of the situation and do what needs it for everyone. It’s that one person that gets you in trouble for to be done because in the end they will thank you and everyone their irresponsible actions. Some ways this idiot can get you into will be happy. Be a leader not a follower that’s the type of attitude trouble is having too much to drink and thinking their invincible, you should have when being on spring break. meaning they want to fight every person they can and break Be the person that makes the trip, not the one that ruins it for things that doesn’t belong to them. Breaking things inside of everyone else. the hotel you’re staying at or anywhere else ends with someone getting hurt and a bill for all the expenses. This may cause you to use some of your vacation money just to pay for something you didn’t do. This idiot is also loud and obnoxious, usually ranting How do you feel about this issue? Let us know. on about every little thing that upsets them; this attracts a lot of Send all letters to larry.steinmetz@bullitt. attention to your group which can be embarrassing. The last thing kyschools.us you would want to happen is to have attention brought to your

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Cortez Brown

Money + No Supplier = No Alcohol

contact Cortez- cortez.brown@stu.bullitt.kyschools.us Tonight, we’re going to get wasted! always that one person who insists on buying alcohol to make a The challenge of teens obtaining alcohol illegally has become party better and live.” – said Cook fairly simple. Most teens in society engage in experimental activities such Teens throughout society are thriving on alcoholic beverages as sex, alcohol, and drugs. As teens get older and turn from during parties. Many people wonder where in the world they are adolescence to adults, they try to get a better understanding of obtaining these alcoholic beverages from, especially when they what may come later on in life. In most cases, the outcome of are not permitted for youth and against the law for people less their experimentation ends in addiction or habit. That’s mainly than 21 years of age. because once they use alcohol or drugs their body becomes Many people wonder what the world would be like if alcohol accustomed to the substance, and your minds acts as if it can’t never existed. Alcohol consumption has caused the death of function properly unless you have it. This often leads to excessive many people, mostly teens. Alcohol impairs your vision and substance use, which leads to alcoholic substances being used in ability to judge. That’s why you’re at a very strong risk to commit schools and other public and private areas. dangerous and unhealthy acts, such as; drunk driving- which “My situation is unique coming from the alternative school to BE. can lead to a deadly crash, Unsafe sex- which can lead to STD’s With that in mind I hear about teen drinking less here at East and pregnancy. Alcohol has many effects on your body that goes (even with more students) than when I was at Day Treatment. unnoticed. One of the effects is that it weakens your immune With that in mind you could make an assumption that teen system making your body more vulnerable to diseases and drinking increases your risk of doing poorly in school.” Said illnesses. Another effect is that it causes your brain to not function Assistant Principal Marc Hardin. That explains a lot about why in a fashion at which students grades tend to you would like. It also drop when using illegal decreases your ability substances such as There’s always that one person who insists on to focus and causes alcohol and marijuana. buying alcohol to make a party better and live.” memory loss too. “The amount of teens “I’m not 100% sure but using alcohol in school I believe most teens at Bullitt East is not at obtain alcohol from a risky number at all” their homes or from friends who got it at their homes” said Bullitt According to Mrs. Atherton. “I can’t really give you 5 years’ worth. East Principal Mrs. Atherton. Now when you start to think about Maybe 2-3 times in the last three years, I’ve been notified of a that, you’re probably wondering where teens get the alcohol from. teen being under the influence of an alcoholic substance”. “Too be honest, I think most teens get someone who is over 21 “It’s been my experience that if a teen really wants to have access to buy it for them, then probably give the supplier a couple extra to alcohol they will find a way. The real key is prevention-keep dollars” said Senior, Kenneth Cook. You’re probably wondering teens involved in healthy productive activities, parental/guardian why someone would take the risk of buying alcohol for teens, support and education,” Hardin said. knowing that it is illegal. “Some people are in dire need of money Assistant Principal Marc Hardin’s advice to the students at Bullitt and try to take any route to obtain it, that’s why I believe it’s been East High School: “Learn about the risk of drugs and alcohol, your so easy for teens to get alcohol, I mean the economy isn’t at its particular family risk, participate in positive activities and choose best and people try to get money any means necessary,” said friends who are making good choices.” Junior, Alex Hall. Alcohol drinking is becoming much more common each day, only because the person that it usually inhibits becomes somewhat addicted, which causes that person to use it more and more each day. Teens who start drinking at an early age are twice as likely to use alcohol when there older and are more susceptible to get How do you feel about this issue? Let us know. addicted to it. Send all letters to larry.steinmetz@bullitt. Teens typically use alcohol to get drunk during parties and kyschools.us recreational events. As a matter of fact, alcohol is most common at teen parties dealing with 16 year olds and older. “There’s Livewire NewsmagazineBEHS2011issue4.indd 25

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Livewire: the voice of Bullitt East High School

Rants

[Rant- Don’t get me wrong, I love me some Charger Basketball, but leaving school an hour early to get to Lexington for a game at 6:30 is a tad excessive. We are losing valuable instruction time by diverting our attention to sports other than academics, which in 20 years will benefit us far more than a state championship. And then, above all, to give the impression that it’s acceptable to not attend class the next day is beyond me. It makes me lose all school spirit whatsoever.]

Mckinze Vowels (11) [Rant- One thing that makes me really mad is the Kentucky Wildcats!!! Just because they have a few good players everybody thinks they are so great, but really they are just an okay team. Everybody talks about how John Calipari is such a great coach when really he is just a good recuiter. Kentucky fans are even worse they think their crap don’t stink. Whenever Louisville loses a game it’s

because “they suck” and because they are a “bad team,” but when Kentucky loses they’re still “good” and they were just having a “bad game”. I don’t know why all their fans think they’re the best because they aren’t half the team they were last year and probably never will be. I am a Louisville fan and I know from experience that you can go up to a Kentucky fan after they lose a game and

they will be all like “Yea well do remember 20 years ago when we beat Louisville” or “Do you remember 54 years ago when Kentucky did this?” It’s like no I don’t remember that and neither do you stupid because neither of us were born yet!!!!! It’s very irritating to everyone who has to listen to them and in my opinion Kentucky is way overrated!! GO CARDS ♥]

Amy Tinnell (11) [Rant-I don’t like not being able to have out cell phones out during the day I think we should be able to use our phones in the hallways during class change. Sometimes our parents will text us saying something like “you need to pick your brother up from school”. It’s a lot easier to for our parents to text us rather than calling school and interrupting class just to say that.]

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Raves

compiled by Dakota Dawson, Daniel Daughtery, McKenzie Perdew | photos by Emily Nalley and McKenzie Perdew

[Rave- The boys going to state. They are great. Trey and Hayden kill it. Washburn and D-Will kill it down low. Rusty does his thing. We’re going all the way. The band helps alot too.]

Cody Ash (12)

[Rave- The lunch at school. A lot of people love it, but a lot of people also like it. The most popular food at lunch is probably the chicken patties on Tuesdays. The cafeteria has a lot of different meals you can choose from. The breadsticks and noodles are also popular and probably most unpopular things are the salads and the usual hamburgers. My favorite food is the breadsticks and the chocolate milk.]

Tom Gerhardt (12)

[Rave- I like movies, any kind of movie. Funny, sad, happy, scary; it doesn’t matter. I like movies so much, because anything can happen and that’s awesome. Also movies are good to just watch and hangout and have fun. Movies are something I can always do and not get bored with it.]

Chantel Dawson(12) Is there something that infuriates you? Something that makes extremely happy? Well, then send it in to the Livewire and we will publish it in our next magazine, if it is deemed appropriate. Rants and raves need to be e-mailed to larry.steinmetz@bullitt.kyschools.us, with the subject entitled Rants and Raves. Be sure to include your name and grade.

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