Livewire Vol 3 Issue 5 May 2013

April Wins In May

McCroskey Is Selected As Livewire’s Teacher Of The Year

The End of Two Eras

Blackburn and Baker Say Their Final Goodbyes To East

The Senior Edition High School Ends But Memories Never Fade

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From the desk of the advisor This has been the most trying year of my entire career. So naturally, I’m glad it’s coming to a close.

Still there are so many things from this year that are worth hanging on to. The first, sentimentally of course, being the retirement of my mother-in-law Pam Baker. She’s been at Bullitt East since I have known her. That’s a long time.

Her departure will leave a gap and subtract from the number of people who have been there and done that and seen Bullitt East grow from a farm town to one of the larger schools in the state.

Another departure leaves a legacy of athletics, teaching, and Hawaiian shirts. Mr. Blackburn was teaching driver’s ed when I arrived at Bullitt East and by the time I left, he became one of the most respected athletic directors around. I will miss his dedication, support and quick wit. He will be remembered as the man in charge when so many Bullitt East teams hit it big. Regional Championships and state appearances have become commonplace where once, many teams were happy just to win the district tournament.

One team that certainly took that to the next level was the Bullitt East cheer Chargers. Coach Fulghum has built a giant. It’s a team that’s built to last. This title may only just be the tip of the iceberg. There are multiple titles on the horizon, a dynasty perhaps.

One dynasty that is coming to an end, however, is this column. I started writing when I restarted the student publication in 2001. I wrote mainly because I knew that I could write things that were interesting to read and I wasn’t so confident in my teaching ability to pass that on to students. If we were going to sell the paper, I needed to be sure there was something in there worth reading.

As time passed, I gradually learned more about teaching students to create solid publications and their writing continued to evolve. A few years ago, I realized that they no longer needed my contribution.

Still, they asked me to write along the way. A agreed because I enjoyed sharing with students that I would never have in class, but I still wanted to reach as students at my school.

Over the past year, however, I have started to feel, at times, like a hindrance. As I have added more responsibility to my plate, I have become increasingly lackluster with my responsibility of meeting my deadlines. What type of hypocrite can harp on deadlines, yet not meet his own?

As editors switch out and Kendall Mayfield takes the helm of the Livewire, she will ultimately have to sit down with her staff and decide what to do with this space. I have my own ideas, but I will try to keep my opinion as silent as my pen, though, admittedly, after sharing parts of myself for over a decade, that will be easier said than done.

It’s the right direction if we want to win awards. We have already started to see some roll in. It was a big year for our little publication as we were named a first class publication by the National Scholastic Press Association. In addition, we were awarded a mark of distinction for our content and coverage.

The Endeavor yearbooks staff was also recognized as first class and picked up two marks of distinction.

In addition, they took second place in the AAAA division of the Kentucky High School Journalism Association’s contest. The only school that finished ahead of them was DuPont Manual. It would be easy to let everyone off the hook and concede to one of the top schools in the entire nation, but we will find a way to catch them.

I couldn’t be more proud of where we are heading. Before we do head that way though, I’m glad to be leaving you, one last time in print, not this time for a summer hiatus, but for good as a writing advisor.

I look forward to see where we go, but rest assured, I know we are in good hands.

Thanks to the people that have taken such good care of this magazine, and, in effect, me since 2001.

Thanks especially to my wife who is now officially a marathoner, and my kids who plan to write for this very publication. It’s too early to call it a legacy, but one can hope.

Finally, to the people that have kept me sane through this school year I appreciate you. If I thanked them all, I would miss some, but I would like to thank Abby Shelton who has kept me sane and Keenan Cischke who has done more this year than I could possibly have ever asked someone. It’s been amazing to watch him grow up before my eyes. Just as this column, it’s time to let both of them go even if I’m not entirely ready.

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The Last Goodbye

Emily Priddy Jennifer Cischke Austin Jewell Leah Byars Jessica Despain Cassidy Grom

creative editor Katie Warner business manager Bree Beichler

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staff writers Blake Allen Zachary Allen Collin Britt Ashley Browning Nicholas Crawhorn Jacob Davis Breanna Devine Allison Drake Samantha Ewing Kim Flaherty Cameron Frank Samantha Gentry Jessica Hanna Bri Hare Jasmine Hester Ashley Anderson

Jasmine Hester Elsa Holmgren Zach Mattingly Kelley McCann Whitney Messer Taylor Miller Elynn Mullaney Hannah Perdew Mackenzie Perdue Alex Richardson Haley Simpson Logan Stone Lauryn Waldridge Jared Woodruff Penny Schmitz

Livewire was re-founded in 2001 by journalism teacher, Larry Steinmetz. In the past, the Livewire has been a weekly newspaper, but moved to a newsmagazine published five times a year in 2011. 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, as a public forum, 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 to 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) 869-6400.

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Cover: There’s a last time for everything and everyone hates goodbyes.

To make the transition easier, Livewire has highlighted the past four years of life at East. That’s why the majority of this issue is dedicated to the class of 2013. You earned it.

Looking Back, Moving Forward Mr. Foster’s first year as principal has been eventful, to say the least. Jennifer Cischke takes a look back on the school year while Allison Drake discovers how school culture will change (or not) for the 2013-14 school year.

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Leaving a Legacy

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Cameron Carter, Joost Steklenburg, Cady Cornell, Mackenzie Terry, Tori Bauer, and Amanda Webb are six standout seniors who have made their mark on East and their legacies won’t soon be forgotten.

Currently, no other yearbooks in the nation still do senior boxes.

So Livewire has taken on the responsibility to get senior messages out before the end of the year at a cheaper price. You never know who may have willed something to you.

Kicking the Bucket

While some graduate with no regrets, others look back and wish they would have taken advantage of some missed opportunities. So journalism compiled a list of items to put on a high school bucket list and Kylar Ware brought the ideas to life.

Stay or Go?

When moving on to the “real world”, one of the biggest issues we face is sticking around or moving on. Leah Byars thinks it’s best to leave while Penny Schmitz says we should hold on to our roots. To help with the decision, the girls round up the school’s opinions while including their own.

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ur lives are a Lifetime movie.

With all the ups, downs, and just plain crazy things that have happened in the Charger Nation during the 2012 - 2013 school year, East looked, to some, like one big drama.

Though the Chargers have been hit hard this year with tragedy, multiple large scale successes keep the faculty and students charging forward. This year’s new administration dealt with the good and the bad as they came and overall worked as a very efficient team.

The school year began with a rough and, for many, a heartbreaking start. On August 28, 2012, Bullitt East Junior, Kevin Conklin, passed away in his home. Students and teachers alike were shocked by the incident; a few of his peers and faculty had to take leave from work and school to mourn the loss of what many called a fun, outgoing young man who loved to be around people. Some 200 – 300 students and community members united to hold a candlelight vigil in his honor shortly after his passing.

With over half of the administration just beginning their first year at East, faculty and students were curious to see how the new principal and assistant principals were to handle the situation. “I’ve always tried to make it about the kids.

I never pretended to have all the answers, and really I leaned on our great assistant principals, counselors, and administration for support,” stated Principal Willie Foster. “He [Foster] takes a team approach with every situation and he is very knowledgeable and professional in every situation,” the assistant principals agreed.

Not only did a student pass who touched the lives of many, but English and HAVPA teacher, Brian Walters was in a fatal car accident during his commute to work on October 15, 2012. Students and staff members were all confused and concerned when Walters did not show up to work that morning and there was no substitute or plans set up for that day.

During second block the entirety of the student body was called into the gym to wait while Mr. Foster told the staff about Mr. Walters’ accident, and afterward he announced over the PA system to the rest of the school what had happened. “I thought it was important to tell the teachers first. I also wanted everyone to hear it from me personally,” stated Foster.

seemed to simmer down around Mt. Washington; that was until the end of January when a party hosted by a Bullitt East student was busted. Thirteen people were arrested, many being seniors in the Charger Nation.

Several attendees were under the influence of alcohol but were not taken into custody since they were still minors. Nearly every attendee was submitted to a breathalyzer test. Arresting officer, Sergeant Tim Morris stated that this bust was different because of, “the amount of juveniles present, drug activity, and the level of intoxication.”

While this was an eye opener for a few, several students who were arrested had already received a warning from an officer for drinking underage on a previous occasion. “Kids aren’t respecting authority, they don’t fear anything, they have no remorse for doing wrong, and they don’t care about the outcome,” claimed Morris.

The consequences of the party bust didn’t only affect those arrested; English and HAVPA teacher, Pascal Bailey was suspended after posting a tweet on Twitter referencing the students taken into custody. Some students were outraged and spoke out about the incident and even attempted to trend the hashtag “Free Mrs. Bailey”.

Later that semester on March 15, a library assistant had to be removed because he had inappropriate contact with a student that did not occur on school grounds. It was a trying time for Mr. Foster and the students and staff.

But with the bad, comes the good. This year in athletics, the cheerleaders won nationals, girls soccer made it further than any other soccer team in Bullitt East history, and cross country, swim, and also the academic team competed in state. According to the assistant principals, Troy Wood, Traci Burke, and Lee Barger, there are “ten [students accepted into] Governor’s Scholar Program, two [students for] Governor School for the Arts, increase in ACT scores by this

Breakdown 2012-2013 Article by Jennifer Cischke year's junior class, [and] major improvements with discipline due to PBIS initiative.”

With East being a roller coaster of successes and tragedies, it would be difficult for even a seasoned administrator to handle. It’s a good thing Principal Willie Foster had some great help and support. “We are a team,” stated the assistant principals, “we have a great rapport with one another. We complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.”

While many would describe this year as crazy, dramatic, and even mirroring that of a soap opera or Lifetime movie, Foster described a completely different aspect; “I always tell people that when I retire I’ll write a book. Each year would be a different chapter, but honestly, this year could be a whole book in itself.”

Ultimately, this year has proven just how strong and supportive a school and even an entire community can be. It’s a privilege, really, for Bullitt East to be blessed with such great administration that could keep the Chargers on their feet and continue to do so. We may be a little beaten and battered, but we’re still the Charger Nation. Now that the new principal and assistant principals are settled, we’re closer than ever.

After these two fairly close tragedies, things

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ame Chargers. New year.

As this school year comes to a close, the Charger Nation is awaiting what the 2013 -2014 school year will bring.

Many changes are coming to Bullitt East in its near future. With several traditions and memories dying with the graduating class of 2013, students and staff should have optimistic expectations for the upcoming school year.

As many are aware, class scheduling will undergo yet another transformation. In attempts to solve problems created by the current A/B schedule, the Student Based Decision Making Council (SBDM) has decided on a 7-period day for the 2013 -- 2014 school year. Classes will be 48 minutes long, with an optional study hall available for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. With only 6 or 7 classes instead of the typical 8, students have to give up one elective choice in order to meet all the required courses to graduate, which in turns cuts the elective count down to 1 for freshmen, 2 for sophomores and juniors, and 3 for seniors.

This reduction of classes will allow students to “focus on core content classes,” explained art teacher and SBDM member Jason Kelty.

Another modification regarding classes will be the mandatory Career Seminar for all the upcoming sophomores. This 1/2 credit course is to “expose sophomores to different career choices,” stated counselor Dana Steinmetz.

With more pathways, such as family and consumer science or agriculture and technology, being added to the curriculum, Career Seminar will introduce students to various types of jobs and provide more options that better suit individuals for life after high school.

Besides the typical class adjustments, there is one major change that will be present in the Charger Nation next year- Student Government. A few years ago, BE had tried to establish a Student Government, but it did not follow through exactly how teachers and staff expected it to. The leader of next year's Student Government, English teacher Andrea Isaacs, explained that the some of the reasoning for bringing back the program was because “this past year has lacked a leadership identity,” as well as the persistent amount of students asking about it “Leadership has many roles... and this will provide more opportunities for [student leaders],” Isaacs later added.

The sparks that lead to the talk of a Student Government for the Charger Nation were lit while discussing the idea of school-wide housing. No, not houses as in where you sleep and eat (which many of us are guilty of doing in class), but more like housing of the Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin variety. Though the Chargers won’t be partaking in any quidditch tournaments or learning defense against the dark arts together, there will definitely be plenty of bondingtime. “There is a clear division amongst the grade levels,” Isaacs pointed out, “and the houses are meant to pull everyone together.”

Over the summer, gaps in the housing arrangements will be filled with students that are elected before the closing of the 2012 -- 2013 school year. These students will be the core of all decisions made throughout the year that involve the wants and needs of the Charger Nation. “[The elected students] will be the greatest advocates for the student body as well as the biggest source of information,” Isaacs explained. Currently, Leadership Club has been more focused on things like homecoming and pep rallies; “Next year will be more structured. It won’t be just about the fun, but the actual concern areas as well.”

Putting a metaphorically twist on the situation, Isaacs described that purpose of housing and

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Student Government as being “an umbrella for all school activities,” to fall under, meaning that it will reinforce the other programs currently at Bullitt East. By bringing the Charger Nation closer together, Isaacs hopes to establish a bigger and better community at BE as well as help create a more memorable high school experience for everyone.

With all these new additions being made, let’s not forget the traditions, memories, and legacies that are leaving along with all of Bullitt East’s graduating class of 2013. For example, our current seniors will be the last class to remember the original black light pep rally from the 2009 -- 2010 school year, when they were Freshmen. They will also be the last class to have experienced former teacher, Mrs. Judy Chandler, who was the drama and oral communications teacher before Dan Barrett.

One more thing that students should keep in mind for next year is parking passes. Starting next year, there may or may not be as much parking space as Bullitt East has become accustomed to. Next year’s juniors might find themselves riding the bus for one more year, rather than driving to school like many have hoped. After a bit of sleuthing, Mama Jo managed to calm the chaos and share some reasoning behind the parking crisis. “We will have an overwhelming amount of seniors next year. Also, we will be starting some construction on parts of the school,” Jo explained.

Though nothing will be finalized until Mama Jo and Mr. Foster speak with the head of construction, it is best that soon-to-be juniors don’t get their hopes up on acquiring a parking pass for next year. More information about the matter will be released closer to the end of the year, so pay attention to the daily announcements.

This past year has been full of surprise, both pleasing and upsetting, and there are sure to be a few to follow-suit next year. We have endured A/B scheduling, lost loved ones, a few run-ins with the law and press, and all the excitement that comes along with winning a national title.

If the Charger Nation has learned anything this year, it is that we can overcome anything when we stay united. At the end of the day, no matter what life decides to change or throw our way, we are still fundamentally the same as we have always been. So, as we draw this year to an end and embark on the next chapter of our lives, never forget- BE safe, BE responsible, BE respectful, and do it... the Charger Way.

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PROJECT GRADUATION

Porter Plans Big

Graduation Announcements

Baccalaureate: May 23, 6:00 p.m. Arrive 5:15.

Graduation: May 25, 7:00 p.m. Be there by 5:45.

Dress code for both Guys: dress shirt with collar and tie, dress pants (blue or black), and dress shoes with socks. NO JEANS. Girls: dresses, skirt and blouse, dress pants (blue or black) and blouse, and dress shoes. NO FLIP FLOPS

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Class of 2013’s project graduation has been scheduled and all of the seniors are excited for the different prizes and events.

Following a day filled with graduation and time with family, the seniors will end the day by spending their final moments with their peers. Lora Porter, whose son is a senior this year, will be in charge of the event, and the class of 2013 is definitely grateful.

There will be plenty of attractions, food, and prizes.

Project grad will be held in the school’s gym and will be on May 25th from 12am-5am. Students will be able to check in at 11 pm. The night will be filled with games, music, and tons of food! Planners and the class of 2013 are really excited for the upcoming special event and have high expectations for it. “I hope for there to be a lot of things to do, have lots of food, and have tons of fun,” said senior Kelli Byrd.

Porter will be planning the event for the first time. A small group of parents and her have been working diligently to make this a great night for the seniors. “This is my first time planning one but I have done other big events. It’s a lot to get together but very rewarding,” said Porter.

Porter has put in many hours of physical and mental energy for this special night. Her son Jack has seen this dedication first hand, “I know how much physical time my mom and others have really put into this event among other things. I cannot put a measure on how grateful I am that they care about our class that much.”

Many seniors have paid attention to how great the parents are for putting this together for them. “The seniors who know how much work goes into the project definitely appreciate that there are adults who care enough to see it through,” said Jack Porter.

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Teacher Of The Year

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April McCroskey

e stand on the shoulders of the ones who came before us.”

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These are the words that Bullitt East’s new teacher of the year, April McCroskey, lives by.

Throughout McCroskey’s short teaching career at East, she has set herself apart in and out of the classroom, which has led to her receiving this prestigious award. Dating back to kindergarten, she recalls her inspirations as being teachers that she had in the past as well as the enlightening staff members that she works with now. This award is important to Bullitt East because it represents the student voice versus the teachers vote which is taken earlier in the year.

With only two years at East, McCroskey stands out to her students. Her positive attitude and nurturing ways impact the students who walk through her door. “I try my best to show a genuine interest in their (students) lives and who they are as individuals….I feel like so many kids are negative these days—I feel like if I can amp up the positive vibes then maybe it will rub off on my kids,” McCroskey stated. She also believes that simply caring about her students is the main reason she was voted as Teacher of the Year, and she encourages students because she believes they can accomplish anything they set their mind to. She has a true impact on her students.

Junior, Hannah Deaton, is one of those students who has been impacted by McCroskey. “She cares about her students in and out of the classroom. She’s young, fun, and easy to talk to,” Deaton claimed. McCroskey is the Junior Class Sponsor, Prom Head, the Co-Sponsor for the Friends of Rachel Club, an active member of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Committee (PBIS), and she is helping organize student government next year. Beyond the halls of East, she is also involved in her church and staying active in her family life. McCroskey is a member of Southeast Christian Church and loves to hang out with her friends in her spare time.

Outside of the classroom, McCroskey spends a lot of time on her work. She is dedicated and driven to make sure that the content in her classroom is on point and that she is prepared every single day. These values were taught to her by previous teachers from St. Athanasius and Mercy Academy. Teachers that really stick out to McCroskey were her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Hettinger, and her U.S. History teacher, Mr. Protenic. “Mrs. Hettinger taught me to love and respect others no matter what the cost. Mr. Protenic not only sparked my interest in history, but he taught me that you have to work for what you want. He taught me to conquer my fears.” Along with these teachers, she learned a lot from staff at East. Honorable mentions include Carrie Gary for helping her survive her first year of HAVPA, Nate Fulghum for holding “Teacher of the Year” to a higher standard, and Dana Steinmetz for being her sounding board.

After all the competition throughout the year to get on Fulghum’s level, she finally got even by claiming the “Teacher of the Year” title.

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“I feel like if I can amp up the positive vibes then maybe, just maybe, it will rub off on my kids.”

“I try my best to show genuine interest in their lives and who they are as individuals.”

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Sport &

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Fall Sports Cross Country

Winter Sports

Volleyball

This year the cross country placed in fourth in the regional meet and surprised everybody by getting second in the state.

Two key players are Brandon Wiseheart and Sierra Poppell.

The future is bright for the CC team with runners such as Cole Green and Zach Napier returning for the boys and the two top female runners are both only in eighth and ninth grade.

Boys Soccer

This year the boys soccer team faced some new and better competition because of the direct change. They are going to lose several seniors next year, such as goalie Reese Millburn and center defender Gavin Morris. Next season the team hopes to win districts.

After moving to a more difficult district, the Lady Chargers still won 20 games and even won the Seneca Invitational Hannah Fisher, Ashley Quaack, Landon Page, and Meghan Guillaume are the four seniors that have been major key players. The Lady Chargers goals are beating county rivals and placing in Districts so they can move onto Regionals.

Girls Soccer

The girls soccer team had an outstanding year making it through districts and placing second in the region, despite coaching changes, and made school history. The team will miss seniors Lexi Higginbotham, Jessi Hottois, and Kelsey Miles.

Boys Golf

Girls Golf With a young group of girls, and Olivia Pruitt and Morgan Judd as the only returning players, the team won as many as they lost this year. Pruitt and Judd led the team, although each member did well. Next season, they hope to improve with a returning team.

The team had a successful season, only losing two matches. The boys were led by Dillon Sego, Michael Murphy, and Zac Taylor. They hope to continue their streak next year and stay on top.

Football

This year the football team went 4-7 losing in the first round of the playoffs. The team is losing many key seniors including Devyn Noe, Andrew Okruch, Jesse Porter, and Gage Logsdon. In the future, they plan to improve their record from this season.

Girls

Basketball

The Girls basketball had an outstanding season compared to previous years. Seniors Sara Stevens, Cady Cornell, and Taylor Williamson helped lead the Lady Chargers to a District Championship.

They look forward to the return of the season with leading scorer, to be freshman, Lindsey Duvall.

Archery

This year archery, coached

by Cindy Allen, planned to go to Nationals. The top archers are Corey Chesser, Marissa Eschman, Dylan Gensheimer, and Meagan Allen, Justin Bagby and Kenna Grant.

Next year the team plans on bringing home a national title to East.

Boys Basketball

Boys basketball team had a successful regular season, finishing with a record of 264, but a disappointing loss in the regional semifinals ended their season. Seniors Derek Willis, UK commit, and Rusty Troutman, Bellarmine commit, led the team to success.

Coach Troy Barr is trying to prepare for next season after they lost six seniors.

Swim Team

The swim team had one student make it to state, Kelli Rae Alcorn. Evan Reister, and Nick Crawhorn are the senior leaders andkey members of the team.

Although this upcoming season will be taught with a new coach, the team still expects to do well.

Cheerleaders

East’s coed cheerleading squad currently obtains the well-deserved title of National 2013 Champions in the small coed division, while the all-girl squad holds 11th in the nation, gaining a great amount of respect throughout the Charger Nation. The accumulation of hard-work and dedication executed over the past couple of years finally paid off; not only for one team, but both. Both accomplishments were a huge victory for East and they plan to keep up the good work next season as well.

Spring Sports

Girls Tennis

The girls tennis team had a rough season, only winning five of their matches. Key doubles partners, Jessi Hottois and Christine Heck, have helped the team greatly over the past few years of playing.

Next year the team hopes to keep a winning streak throughout the whole season.

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Boys Tennis

The boys team started the season great with a winning streak and ended strong with an eight to two record.

Senior players, Reese Milburn and Dalton Sego, have contributed a lot to the team for the past six years and will be missed next year.

The team’s goal for next season is to have more players advancing to regional play.

Track This year the track team was able to win the county meet and they hope to get many runners to the state.

The team will miss senior runners Brandon Wiseheart, Hannah Link, and Scotty McIntyre. Next year the team is looking forward to another great season and improving all runners.

Softball

Baseball

The softball team has a winning record of 24-4.

Seniors, Nikki Hinkley and Shelby Hammons are leading the team to another winning season with their great effort and hard work. The girls will start the district tournament on their home field the week of May 20th and hope to move on to regionals on May 27th.

A hot start has led the baseball team to an impressive record of 20-1. Senior catcher, Hunter Wood, WKU commit, and senior pitcher, Jonathon Recktenwald, who has already racked in seven wins, are leading the team to victory. The team plans to continue their success throughout the remainder of the regular season and hopes to make a run in the state tournament.

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Club Recaps Academic Team

Beta Club

The academic team conquered districts, got to regionals, and made it all the way to state this year. Key team members such as Sal Lanci, Sam Anton, Evan Reister, and Kyle Starkey all helped the team progress throughout the season. However, they, along with the rest of the members, felt that it was a whole team effort that made the team prosper and succeed during the 2012-2013 school year.

Beta Club has had a successful year participating in volunteer opportunities like Halloween in the Halls, Christmas Shoebox, helping at elementary school Christmas festivals, and many other projects. All three senior officers, Evan Reister, Courtney Beaton, and Jacob Franklin will be missed. Right now the club is voting on new officers for next year who will decide on any changes.

FCA

Friends of Rachel

FCA had a very productive year; they iniciated Fast-break football and “FCA sports camp” at BE. Mr. Aaron Troutman led the leaders in ministry projects such as sports team devotions throughout the year. Events for the past school year included “Thanksgiving Throwdown”, “See You at the Pole”, “Fields of Faith”, “The Party”, and several community service projects.

Main Street

Three students, Shelby Crum, Hannah Miles, and Abby Shelton, continued to learn about the history of Mt. Washington.

Within the club, they created a book and sold over 500 copies.

The book was entered in the STLP competition and won two categories called E-Publishing and Heritage. They have raised a lot of money and plan to put it back into the community with a project sometime in the future.

Spanish Club The Spanish club tutors students each month at Old Mill as well as participating in a monthly fiesta. Jack Porter is the president, guiding the club throughout the year. Next year they hope to add more students to their crow and participate in more activities within the community.

Friends of Rachael (FOR) was started this year after a heart-wrenching assembly.

They have promoted kind tasks each week throughout the year. The club was led by Mrs. McCroskey and a small group of students. They hope to enhance their membership rate for the upcoming school year and continue enduring sweet tasks.

Marching Band

The Color Guard twirled their way alongside the band to tenth place overall in the Quarterfinals. Danielle Poole and field commander, Rachel Sanders, led the team to several victories. They hope to continue to win titles by recruiting a wide variety of new members.

Speech and Debate

Speech and Debate completed their most successful year in East history. Six students participated in the state match within five categories. With the loss of three members, the team will continue to practice in order to have another rewarding year.

Choir This year, the choir set the bar high with their show stopping performances, have made appearances on TV and at competitions and sent kids to all state choirs. Not one student was their main factor in success, but the group coming together as a whole. New classes were cut for next year, but choir will move forward with their four usual ensembles.

Guitar Club The guitar club had a very productive year as they have played at big venues such as the “City Festival”. This is a club where everyone is welcomed to join. There is no guitar expirence required. All you have to do is show up! The club only hopes to grow in size and thrive next year.

Prom Committte

Beginning with a diamond like theme, prom committee started meeting and planning early. This is Mrs. McCroskey’s first year as head of the committee and went above and beyond everyone’s expectations. As some were unhappy with the music this year, some committee members plan to improve the music and make it the perfect night.

United For East

United for East (UFE) has hosted a speaker and has attempted to promote abstinence from drugs and alcohol this year. Amanda Webb has kept the club organized throughout the year. They hope to end the year on a good note by hosting a party for the student body.

Leadership Club

Leadership has put together the pep rallies and organized homecoming themes. This year, they hosted the first successful black light event in years. Mama Jo has taken over the club and has made sure that everything runs smoothly. Amanda Webb, Jared Askins, and Emily Marksbury have played large roles as seniors this year. Kaleigh Sharpe will hold the leadership position for next year.

Sci-Fi Club Sci Fi club sponsored by Mr. Osborne, has done a lot of things this year. They’ve held a Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering card tournaments, who Derek Willis and Kelly Guinn won. They’ve also had a December 21st lock-in and a comic hero and villain tournament. Next year, Sci Fi has planned more school activities and possibly another lock-in.

NHS This year the NHS leaders were President Kelley McCann, Vice President Hannah Link, secretary Connor Brown, and historian Kelly Farner. Halloween at the zoo, Dunkin’ for Diabetes, and the trip to the Salvation Army were large successes.

Next year the president will be Hunter Lane, Ashley Cooke as the new vice president, Allison Pulliam as historian, and secretory Katelyn Alcorn.

Other BEHS Clubs and Sports

Bowling Dance Wrestling Chess Cryptozoology Drama Equality FBLA Flying Disc Literary Senior Council

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East Says Bye-Bye to Article and Layout by Sammy Ewing

East is losing their number one baker Not an actual baker, but secretary Pam Baker has recently announced she will be leaving the guidance office and retiring from East.

After seventeen years of working in the guidance office at Bullitt East, Pam Baker has made the decision to retire. Staff and students are sad about the fact Baker is leaving and will miss her dearly.

When in retirement, Baker plans to do volunteer work at churches and around the community.

“In the guidance office, I kept all of the records, scheduling, report cards, and really anything that needed to be done,” said Baker about her job.

Over the past seventeen years, Baker has become accustomed to the students and staff and is finding it very hard having to leave them, The family that she is leaving isn’t just people she has become close to at East, but actual family.

Dana Steinmetz, daughter of Baker, has mixed emotions about her mom retiring. “I’m excited for her because she can rest but I’m sad that she’s leaving, I told her she has to come and volunteer at least once a week,” said Dana.

It may be tough for them to part due to their mother-daughter relationship and co-worker relationship with the impact she has had on Steinmetz.

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influence on me.” conveyed Dana.

Baker not by her side anymore, Dana feels a little lost and like she’s going off on her own again, “She takes really good care of me and basically trained me, she has really become like a fourth counselor, I don’t know what I’m going to do

“I love the students and staff here, this is such a nice school, and everyone is just so friendly and has become a family to me! I love everyone here!” without her!” explains Dana.

One of Baker’s everyday interactions is with her son-in-law Mr. Larry Steinmetz. He describes her as being dependable and caring, “ She will take care of me from time to time if I screw up and buys me lunch” explained her son-in-law. He has interacted with Baker on not just a professional level but also on a personal level creating many memories over the years , “ The most vivid memories is when I see her with my kids and with

the love she has for them, and that’s just amazing to see,” said Mr. Steinmetz.

Not only has Baker become close to the students and staff through the years, but East has grown to her company as well. “She is a great friend and mentor,” tells Mrs. Allen Data Manager at East “I’m going to miss all of our morning talks about life, our faith, and those we love.”

Baker is also leaving many great memories along with her friends,” I’m going to miss our coffee talks! She’s a dear friend and I will truly miss her!” expresses a close friend of Bakers, Mrs. Williams.

During retirement Baker wants to stay active with the community and spend her time helping those around her. “I’m going to sleep in every day,” jokes Baker, “ no, I’m going to spend my time helping out and volunteering at churches and just around the community.”

In a few weeks counselors and staff will be searching for a replacement for Baker. Although she will be replaced at school, she will be irreplaceable to others.

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Blackburn says goodbye to B.E. Mr. Blackburn has announced that he will not be returning for the 2013-2014 school year, leaving behind students, staff, and the friends he has made in his 33 years of teaching.

Blackburn has been involved in many activities at East including clubs and athletics. Blackburn has been at East for 29 years and spent four years at North Bullitt. He will be missed by many students and staff members. After retirement, he will miss teaching and being involved with sports but plans to enjoy his retirement.

He has been a business teacher, a drivers ed instructor, a sports fan, and an athletic director during his time. As athletic director, he has been involved with many sports such as basketball, soccer, and cross country as well as clubs like FBLA in which he has spent many hours judging, sponsoring, and serving on the board of directors.

“My life has pretty much revolved around this school for a long time; I kind of grew up here. I was teaching here when i experienced the birth of my children and even the death of my parents and brother,” said Blackburn The experience of teaching over three decades has changed dramatically. Society has gone from little technology to the everyday incorporation of technology in his time. Devices such as computers, projectors, and cell phones have improved the Livewire Livewire NewsmagazineBEHSmay2013issue5fixed.indd 11

way people like Blackburn can better teach their classes.

Growing friendships over a long period of time at one place, it is hard not to establish friendships.

“He has been here since I started 24 years ago and we have been friends since we were young and played baseball together.

“When I retire, I just wanna get in my car and ride off into the sunset.”

He is a loyal friend and a Bullitt East guy through and through. I will always consider him my friend inside and out of school,” said fellow teacher and friend Mr. Bowles. Students may come and go throughout the years but he still manages to leave impressions them. “I will miss his goofy sense of humor but I’ll remember the life lessons he taught me like to always count my money. I think it’s good that he’s moving on to the next phase in his life,” said Sam Lowe, a student of Blackburn’s.

retirement with his family including his wife and children. “I have always wanted to learn how to play the saxophone, learn to fly a plane, and catch up on things I’ve put off,” says Blackburn.

He has been at East for a majority of his life and has accomplished a lot. One of his most notable achievements was being voted teacher of the year 2013. He has been involved, made friends, educated young minds, and now he is moving on to the next phase of his life. “ When I retire I just wanna get in my car and ride off into the sunset,” said Blackburn.

When retirement rolls around, people can be left with a lot of memories they have saved up over the years. “My funniest memory is probably when I was manhandled by Mr. Raley at the cross country state championship this year,” said Blackburn.

Along with the memories, there can also be regrets. “I regret not doing the things that I have put off or not been able to accomplish while teaching,” said Blackburn. “It’s been hard while being in 33 years of perpetual motion.”

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You are missing out if you have missed meeting Cameron Carter, and Cameron Carter is never missing out.

With perfect attendance, Cameron Carter is getting closer to his last day at Bullitt East.

With his humorous and spontaneous ways Carter has made his name known through the Bullitt East halls. As the oldest of his very extra-large group of siblings, he has learned to push to get what he wants. After graduating Bullitt East, Carter will take his brainwaves and fake Swiss identity with him and go to Campbellsville University to become an orthopedic surgeon.

The one word to describe Carter seems to be spontaneous, not only from himself but also

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from his friends.

“My friends got surprised when I told them my prom-suit was black, they thought I would be the one who would go to prom in a all-golden suit,” told Carter.

Andrew Okruch is a close high school friend to Carter and these two have known each other since beginning of junior year. Okruch describes their friendship as “legit” and agrees about how unpredictable Carter can be.

"He is super crazy and I never know what he is going to do next".

Things this sporadic gentleman likes is long walks on the beach, soccer, and hanging out with his friends. School has always been important to Carter, despite the small decrease of dedication during his senior year.

Even though he might be slacking a little with his homework, Carter still plays an important role in the Charger Nation. He is a member of both the NHS and BETA club, has been playing soccer for BE for 5 years, and he’s been on the track team his sophomore and his senior year. Since soccer is the favorite, it is something he will try to continue with as a walkon at Campbellsville University. This may be the case since track has given Carter some...ripping experiences.

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When asking for a funny memory from his high school days, Carter shares a story about one time when he tore his meniscus, in class, after a couple weeks of being injured from a track exercise.

“I was just sitting at my desk, and they said ‘Cameron, go get some scissors’ so I stood up and it just ripped. It was like

really funny and really awful at the same time” Carter remembered the event. This little incident is something that still lives at Bullitt East - students who were in the class are still talking about it and Carter definitely left his legacy living.

At Campbellsville University, Carter will not only try to play soccer but also study to become an orthopedic surgeon. This profession requires good grades, and that is one of the reasons school is important. Even though senioritis kicked in a couple of months ago, this dedicated student has never missed one day of school.

“That actually happened by accident, at least all through elementary school,” said Carter referring to the perfect attendance. “It was not planned until middle school; sixth grade I had a cold but I decided to go anyways. Whenever I reached high school, we [Carter and his family] just decided to make it a habit.”

Even when the meniscus incident happened during his junior year, Carter stuck with his dedication.

“I was debating on going home and ruining it [the perfect attendance] because of the pain and severity of the accident, but I decided to stay because I had one last year.”

Carter has been close to being late many times, and like every other student he has days where he feels like staying home. However, nothing has been bad enough to ruin his perfect attendance which makes him a great role model for every student.

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Josh, Jayden, Aaliyah, Brianna and Serenity, and the two foreign exchange students Axel Öhman and Claudio Benedetti. Alec Carter agreed when talking about his big brothers personality; “Cameron is a very goofy person” and he described him as an “alright brother if he is in a good mood”.

joked, but it’s easy to see how much he cares about his family, for example when mentioning the two who are about to leave.

“It is crazy, I never get any peace and quiet” Carter complained. “That is why I’m almost always out with my friends, except for after track practice and I’m passed out in my room” he says about escaping from his big family.

“It has made me realize that you really have to push to get what you want” mentioned Carter as one of the things he learned from being one of many in a house. “If you want some alone time, go get it”.

Even though it was the first time for the Carters to participate in the exchange program, they decided to go big and take two. From the beginning of the year it was only Claudio from Italy who lived with them, but after a couple of months Axel from Sweden joined the big crazy family. “It’s been a lot of fun” said Carter about the experience. “It is a little bit weird in the beginning when you don’t know them, but now they are like my brothers.”

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Even though Carter might try to get away from his big family a lot of the time, he still loves every single one of them.

“I’m probably going to cry when they go. Maybe not in public, but I will cry.”

The foreign exchange life might have rubbed off a little too well on Carter, when something people might not know about him is that he actually have a second identity as a foreign exchange student.

When his host brothers were going on a trip to Florida for spring break with the exchange student organization, Carter decided to come along and create a Swiss identity - Giovanni Carter.

“It was one of those spontaneous ideas I get sometimes, it was just for fun,” says Carter about the experience. During the Floridaweek “Giovanni” spoke with a fake Swiss accent, carried around a Swiss flag, made up a whole story about a French mother and an American father living in the French part of Switzerland and got himself a new “foreign” look.

Giovanni might re-emerge and come to visit Bullitt East; when Carter came home from Florida he went to the mall and bought himself some foreign outfits for continuing acts.

As the oldest of the siblings, Carter has definitely left a print after him at Bullitt East and can leave the legacy over to the younger generation of Carters. It is left to see if the rest of the big group will follow his footsteps or creates their own; whatever they choose Cameron Carter’s mark will be left and stay strong in the Charger Nation.

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“By being so involved, you pretty much find yourself.”

There’s no question about it; with all of the things he has accomplished, foreign exchange student and senior Joost Stekelenburg will be remembered throughout the halls of East for many years to come.

As soon as the school year started, Stekelenburg became a part of many aspects of Bullitt East. He rose above everyone’s expectation of any average foreign exchange student and truly held the reins of leadership in the school as a student. With his host family and friends supporting him, “Jostiko” (if you’re more instagram and twitter savvy) has made a lot of memories here at East, influencing and impacting many along the way.

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At the beginning of the year, the soccer team was where Joost primarily shined, being a starting player in the season. However, the potential that students and teachers saw in him made itself known very quickly as things really started getting into gear. As the Friends of Rachel Club started up, Joost took charge in many ways by becoming president of the club. Throughout the year, he has made it his duty to spread kindness throughout the school, and by his actions, everyone could tell.

“Joost has participated in every event the Friends of Rachel club has done,” said Ms. April McCrosky, a social studies teacher and sponsor of the FOR club here at Bullitt East. “He helped our students put up the hand prints on all the lockers throughout the entire school, he was strongly involved in the post-it note challenge, he stayed after school to make sure banners were made for the challenges and stayed to wrap Christmas presents to those students who just needed an extra pick-me-up.” Throughout both semesters, it’s been apparent to students and teachers that Joost spreads kindness on a daily basis to others like it’s going out of style, even in the mornings. Anybody remember the phrase “Good morning Chargers, this is Joost from the Friends of Rachel Club!” being said almost every morning during the announcements?

Soccer and FOR club are not the only things Joost became involved in during his first and only year in the Charger Nation. Stekelenburg also participated in indoor soccer and tennis during the colder months, and was actually nominated and became runner-up as Homecoming King during the winter season of sports. And of course, to finish off the year, Joost was nominated Prom

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King. There’s no doubt that Joost will go down in East’s books forever.

With all of the things he’s accomplished, many ask “why was he so involved?” It’s a question that the majority of Bullitt East would love to know the answer to, considering he’s been more involved with the school than most of the other seniors who’ve been here their whole lives, even though he’s a foreign exchange student. “By being so involved, you meet so many people on a daily basis,” stated the man himself, Joost Stekelenburg, “Besides meeting new people, you make new experiences, which is one of the major things to do as a foreigner. In the future I want to do something with managing, so a bit of involvement and leadership experience is well-needed.” Stekelenburg has proven himself a leader within Bullitt East time and time again, and has proven he is one of our own, even if this isn’t his home country. “As a foreign exhange student, you are only here for one year, so you just have to make the best of it.

Even though he seems to stand out a little more than the other foreigners because of his exceptional involvement, Joost boasts on the other foreign exchange students, explaining they’re involved in other things, such as sports and musicals. The group of foreigners this year has been a tight-knit group to say at the least, and Joost pridefully admits to being very close to them, saying that their relationship is “amazing” and explaining how they all spend so much time together. Joost’s friendship between the other foreigners, and even the students who have already been here at East, sets a fine example of how Chargers should look at the aspect of making friends and spreading kindness to others.

Joost has influenced and has been influenced by many during his time here at Bullitt East.

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friends as possible since he’s been here, and many of the friends he has now look up to him in a very positive way. He has definitely been a role model that students can look up to. I’ve seen a great increase in school pride and passion in what students are doing because of the example Joost has set,” said junior and good friend of Joost’s, Masi Sanders.

She along with many others will feel like something is missing once Joost moves back to the Netherlands. “There are not enough words to describe how much I will miss Joost,” stated Sanders, “I have already cried multiple times when we start talking about it.

Just the thought of not getting to see my best friend every day or getting his special hugs all the time breaks my heart.”

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the best of our new circumstances and enjoy college as much as we can,” Stated Reister, thinking about what lies ahead for both of them in the future.

Reister, along with the rest of Joost’s host family, will miss him dearly as he goes on his way. Joost will surely miss them too, even the simple things about them such as their educated attitudes, their curfew rules, and even Marsha’s (the host mother’s) homemade spaghetti and meatballs.

“Joost is like the brother I never had,” Reister goes on to say, “I know he always has my back, and will always be there for me. There isn’t a thing we wouldn’t do for each other.”

As the school year comes to an end, Joost will soon travel back home with all of the experiences, memories, and lessons he’s learned here in Bullitt East High School and the U.S. in general, never forgetting them. And with the huge impact he’s made on the Charger Nation, Bullitt East will never forget him either.

“Be as involved as possible, try your hardest, be motivated for school, and be open to everything.” - Joost Stekelenburg

Even though his good friends will miss him so much, not seeing Stekelenburg around the halls will be a saddening experience for many students. His thoughtful, caring, and genuinely kind attitude described by Sanders and his other close and dear friends will be truly missed. However, Stekelenburg’s host brother and senior Evan Reister tries to have an understanding outlook on it. “I’ll be sad of course, but since all our friends are seniors, we’ll all be split up. We just have to make

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This year’s valedictorian will be awarded to East’s best juggler.

Cady Cornell has managed to juggle numerous school clubs, hold a spot on the girls basketball team, maintain the school’s highest GPA and ACT scores, and still have a social life.

Cornell is involved in National Honor’s Society, Beta Club, Spanish Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Student Council and has taken on a challenging course load, all while building close relationships with her classmates. Those friends, and her family, have supported Cornell to be herself and her standout personality is a testament to that. In the future, Cornell will pursue a biochemistry major at Transylvania but those friends are

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sure that they will remain close, despite the distance.

While keeping up a 4.4 GPA and getting a 34 on the ACT doesn't hurt, Cornell has found additional success through her involvement inside and outside of school.

One of those commitments includes playing for the Lady Chargers since her freshman year. Cornell, number 21, is a guard and team captain. Fellow senior and team leader Sara Stevens reflected on her experience with Cornell on the court, “I couldn’t have asked for a better senior to be with. She was always positive and knew how to get the team focused.”

Although she doesn't plan on guarding for Transylvania's women's team, Cornell will keep her basketball career alive by joining an intramural team in the fall. However, her time at East won't be forgotten anytime soon, "Being on the team has meant having a team and family that was always there,” said Cornell.

Another long time commitment of Cornell's is her relationship with God. She has been a part of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Washington since the 6th grade and attends Wednesday WOW services, Sunday connect groups, and was a member of a discipleship group for four years. But involvement doesn’t stop there for Cornell as she has spent every high school spring break in Chicago on mission trips helping the homeless.

With all of this extracurricular involvement, it's no wonder this senior spent her summer on Centre College’s campus for

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the 2012 Governor's Scholar Program. Another GSP alumnus who was also part of East’s top ten in 2010 is Cornell’s older brother, Kyle.

The two are so similar because, according to her mother, Rhonda Mann, “She's always wanted to try to do as well as Kyle did mostly because she was very proud of his accomplishments and he gave her good goals to shoot for. I couldn't be more proud of my kids regardless of how well they do in school - that part is an added bonus.”

So naturally they have always been close and competitive - but Cornell has a stronger competitive nature. “He made me competitive because I was always competing to beat him,” said Cornell, “I won valedictorian, got GSP, and have a higher GPA than my brother did so...”

While Cornell and her brother have a really tight bond, she has found similar relationships with her dad, stepdad, and mom. Mann especially has felt the impact of having Cornell as a daughter, “She makes me want to be a better person. Her level of loyalty, dedication and strong faith are things I could only hope to achieve. I think she's pretty amazing!”

Cornell proves she is much more than just a test score, however, and the evidence is not only in the relationships she has formed with her family but with the friends she has made over the past four years. Her relationships with fellow seniors Bradford Higdon, Hannah Link, Kourtney Burkhead, Connor Brown, Hannah Miles, and even one special relationship with Evan Reister, have united the best friends into a group that has helped each other find success and find themselves. ww2.bullittschools.org/BEHSLivewire/ ww2.bullittschools.org/BEHSLivewire/ 5/6/2013 9:07:30 AM

One fundamental difference that separates this crowd from the rest of the senior class is their collective intelligence as five of the top ten in the class of 2013 are best friends.

At the end of the day, however, the group dynamic has developed from their unique sense of fun. For example, some of their fondest memories include throwing Cornell’s surprise party, Survivor, get togethers, movie nights, sky zone, and a prom after party. “It really shows that we know how to have fun, but still be really educational.” said Burkhead, “Anytime we hangout we come up with stupid little insiders and have so much fun. We can be FUNducational!”

When getting to know this group, you have to understand that every moment together is filled with Reister’s inappro-

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priate passes at Cornell, Miles bursting into spontaneous tears, Brown and Link quoting Pitch Perfect, Burkhead’s occasional snort laugh, and Higdon’s snarky comments. Which is why it may be hard to believe that this group prides themselves on their dedication to a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. Brown said, “Stereotypical high school students like to go out and party and we have fun in other ways.

We have fun without drugs and alcohol.”

While Cornell may not have as boisterous of a personality as the others, she is clearly the glue that holds them all together. Her friends had a lot to say about who she is as a person: Link , “With Cady there’s never a dull moment and we don’t even really have to be doing anything to have fun. Her personality brings a lot to the group.”

Burkhead , “Cady’s personality is just so full of spontaneity and feistiness and she’s just super funny.

She knows when to have fun but she’s always there for us. Like when one of us is upset she’s always there.”

Reister, “She’s funny, smart, and she has the same goals in life as I do. She’s always there for me. She’s easy to talk to and get along with.

We’re both so awkward that we’re not awkward together.”

Brown , “I like Cady because she’s funny, smart, nice, and she’s not afraid to be herself.

She has a fiery ginger passion.”

Miles, “Cady’s just my best friend. She’s an all-around good person. She’s genuine, she’s honest, and she puts everybody else before herself. She’s like my sister, I always wanted an older sister and that’s Cady” Cornell also has felt the impact of having such a solid squad behind her. “They’ve morphed me as a person because your friends make you who you are. They’ve supported me in everything.” stated Cornell

for Cady are that she is happy in whatever she decides to do and wherever she decides to go. I know she will be successful at any career she decides on, so I'm not concerned about that at all. I just want her to follow her hopes and dreams and be happy.”

With her outstanding performance in the classroom, on the court, and with her friends and family, her time in high school won’t soon be forgotten. “I think that we will [be friends after high school] because we have affected each other’s lives too. All of my memories have these people in them,” stated Link.

I know I certainly will because, move over Evan Reister and Harry Styles, Cornell and I are getting married in ten years.

All in all, Cornell’s mom summed her up, “My hopes

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ship is what makes them such great leaders.

Tori Bauer plays the role as the bad cop and Mackenzie Terry plays the role of the good cop on the Bullitt east all-girl cheerleading team.

“We work so well together because we know how each other operates and each others style of leading”, said Terry. Even though they rarely disagree on things, when they do disagree they are always able to compromise which is one thing that makes them such great leaders. They also agreed that they are such great leaders because they lead as partners and don't try to compete against each other to see who is the better leader.

Their different leadership styles helped lead their team to an amazing season. They met through cheer in middle school and have been best friends ever since. This has also helped lead their team through every good, bad, and ugly time this season.The girls will leave behind a legacy on the cheer team and the school as a whole.

Tori Bauer and Mackenzie Terry are seniors on the Bullitt East cheer team. Not only have they impacted the cheer program at Bullitt East, cheer has also impacted them tremendously.” Cheer has impacted me in helping me become more of a leader and more confident in front of people,” said Bauer.

Bauer and Terry were part of the original all-girl team their freshman years when Amy Crumbacker was the coach. They have been on the all-girl team throughout their high school careers. “Cheer has been a huge part of my life throughout high school, my best friend is on the team with me and I wouldn't have met her if it wasn't for cheer,” said Terry.

But, the cheerleaders at Bullitt East not only look at them as just their teammates, but as leaders as well. “I always know that I can talk to Tori and Mackenzie about anything, not just cheer. But, they also push our team to do our best because they know how far we have come and what we are capable of doing,” said sophomore Amanda Edelen. Different leaders have different ways of keeping a group highly functional, but for Bauer and Terry their friendMAY 2013 NewsmagazineBEHSmay2013issue5fixed.indd 18

There were good times and bad times during the 2012-2013 cheer season. The first couple of competitions were rough, they didn't place how they wanted and barely made it to nationals, but Bauer and Terry were able to be there for the team even through the bad times. “I was able to be a leader through the bad times of cheerleading because I’ve always believed that my team could achieve great things, and even though we didn't start out with a ton of talent we succeeded in many things we wanted to accomplish this year,” said Bauer with a smile.

opinion and yell at you if she feels like you aren't putting in enough effort, but Mackenzie (the good cop) is the nice one and doesn't normally yell, she just gives you advice on how to fix what you're doing wrong,” said junior Sydney Bright.

Even though cheer might not be in the recent future for the two former Bullitt East cheerleaders, they both have similar goals they want to achieve. “I won't ever cheer again, but I'm hoping to coach a cheerleading team at some point in the future,” stated Terry as Bauer agreed.

The younger girls on the squad have noticed their relationship with each other and the team as a whole. “Tori (the bad cop) isn't afraid to speak her ww2.bullittschools.org/BEHSLivewire/ 5/6/2013 9:07:35 AM

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“Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.”

Senior Amanda Webb gives this quote new meaning through her major leadership role throughout her years at Bullitt East.

Webb is a key part of FBLA, UFE’s, choir, Red Zone Rowdies, and the YMCA. Bullitt East will always remember her for the smile she put on faces and her heart that beats for many. A successful future is in sight for Webb as she plans to pursue a career as an elementary school speech teacher and change the world.

In part of being a leader around the entire school, Webb’s biggest role as a leader happens in the activities she is involved in. She is currently president of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). Webb finds the true meaning in the club, which makes it that much more special to her. “I love every aspect that FBLA stands for. It’s all about helping kids transition from a school environment to a work environment,” said Webb.

She is a member of the UFE’s (United for East), and is always trying to bring awareness to drug and alcohol abuse in her everyday life by not attending parties to stay away from peer pressure.Webb also stunts her Red Zone Rowdy’s shirt and supports school events.

“Being a part of the Red Zone Rowdies, I definitely see Amanda as one of the leaders and most spirited. Many people wish they could hold that title,” said RZR member, Cruise Coulter.

Not only is she a helper around school, but she also takes care of kids at the YMCA. “Helping is just something I’m good at and love to do. I guess it comes naturally to me,” Livewire NewsmagazineBEHSmay2013issue5fixed.indd 19

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Being glued to only one group of people just isn’t the way she likes to do it. “I don’t consider myself to be part of a clique. I have friends from just about everything from choir, basketball, and softball to church. I like a variety,” stated the senior. Webb is known to be involved in many activities here at East and that is one of the many reasons why she will be missed.

The adventure of high school has helped Webb learn a lot such as how to stand her ground when the time comes. “High school has taught me to stand up for what I believe in and not to let others tear me down,” confidently stated Webb, “one time I made a vow to my parents and friends that I would not drink, that I would not go to parties and be tempted with that.

I’ve seen too many deaths and too many of my friends head down the wrong path.

It’s not a path I plan to go down.”

transfer to Western for a Master’s in speech pathology. However, she doesn’t just want to stop there. “I just want to be a teacher at first, but eventually I will be a principal,” said Webb.

With the leadership skills Webb has developed from her four years in high school, she is pretty confident with her future. Her friends view her as a role model and see her road to success as bright as she does. “I see Amanda as a rich, hardworking wife who is involved in her kid’s life as much as she can be,” stated a close friend, Casie Harlow. Harlow also added, ”She definitely won’t be forgotten.”

Not only do the other members of her clubs look up to her, but so do her friends. “A quality I look up to Amanda for is the drive she has for anything she does,” said one of her best friends, Marissa Russell.

After the senior graduates in May, she plans to start the journey of her life. Webb wants to attend Campbellsville University and get a bachelor’s degree in teaching and then SENIORS 18 5/6/2013 9:07:37 AM

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Hannah Adkins Volleyball (8-11) I, Hannah, will all my good times to Hallie, may she get a little more wild before she graduates.

Martin Allgeier Engineering Club (9), Leadership Club (11-12), Fly Disk Club (11-12) I, Marty, will my collection of ‘N Sync memorabilia to Max Myers.

Ashley Anderson Cheerleading (11-12), FBLA (9-12) I, Ashley, will the ability to leave home at 7:10 and get to school on time every day to Ciarra Losik.

Santana Arnold 3rd place - FBLA Global Business, FCA (11), FBLA (9-12), Senior Council (12) I, Santana, will my great accounting skills to Haley Randolph.

Jared Askins Homecoming King, Cross Country (9-11), FBLA (11-12), FCA (9) I, Jared, will my sense of humor to Chase.

Victoria Bauer Geometry Award, Cheerleading (9-12), NHS (11-12), Beta Club (10-12) I, Tori, will Amanda Edelen my team leading skills.

Courtney Beaton Governor’s Scholar, Chemistry Award, Accelerated Algebra II Award, All A Honor Roll, All-District First Team in Basketball and Softball, Academic Excellence Award, Basketball (9-10), Softball (9-11), Powderpuff ( 9-12), Beta Club (10-12), National Honor Society (11-12) I, Courtney, will my ability to overcome anything to the best friend I could have, Greg, and a great four years to my sister Cassie.

Bree Beichler Life Skills Class Award, Foods and Nurtition Class Award, Computer Apps Class Award, English III Class Award, Dance (9-10), NHS (10-12), Beta Club (10-12), Leadership Club (11), Charger Chicks (11) I, Bree, will Breanna Devine my UPS loading skills, my ad manager skills to a little journakid, and my looks to Steiner.

Silvana Benanti Swim (12), Tennis (12), Art (12), Musical (12) I, Silvana, will my trust and faith in people and a better world to Nick.

Claudio Benedetti Offense Award (Soccer), Soccer (12), Track and Field (12) I, Claudio, will never forget my year here at B.E. Brooke Benson Volleyball (11), FBLA (12), Senior Council (12). Red Zone Rowdies (12) I, Brooke, will my good social skills to Morgan.

Taylor Booth Red Zone Rowdies (9), Prom Committee (12) I, Taylor, will my fun times to my brother, Joey Booth, and all of my friends a great life.

Jamie Braun Track (9-10), Football (9-10), Red Zone Rowdies (12) I, Jamie, will my good luck in high school to Cole Green.

James Brewer Football (9), Bowling (9), Wrestling (10), Fastbreak Football (12) I, James, will Sam Dick my parking spot.

Jessica Bright Cheerleading (9-12), Beta Club (10-11), NHS (11) I, Jessica, will my leadership skills to Kristen Dadisman and Sydney Bright.

Connor Brown 4.0 GPA Award, AP Spanish 4 Excellence Award, Pre Calculus Award, Daughters of the Ameican Revolution Award, Varsity Captain, Soccer (9-12), NHS (11-12), Beta (10-12), FCA (9) I, Connor, will my vast amount of knowledge to my brother Jake Brown.

Kaylie Bryant 3rd place FBLA, Track (9), FBLA (9-11), Senior Council (12), Red Zone Rowdies (9) Lauren Burgin Cheerleading (9-10), Dance Dance Revolution (9-10), Art Club (11-12), Senior Council (12) I, Lauren, will my great driving skills to Cayden Chesnut.

Kourtney Burkhead Academic Excellence in Chemistry, Spanish, Pre-Cal, Accounting, and Algebra, Cross Country Captain, Spanish I and II Class President, Cross country 4th in state, Girls Soccer (9), Track and Field (9-10), Cross Country (10-12), Powderpuff (9-12), Beta Club (10-12), NHS (11-12, Spanish Club (11), Leadership (11) I, Kourtney, will my craziness and spunk to whomever needs it.

Kayla Burns Ambassador Club (11) I, Kayla, will my popularity to my best friend Abby Coyle.

Abby Byers Academic Achievement, Beta Club (9-12), Drama Club (10-12),

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Literary Club (10-12) I, Abby, will KD some more friends, driving skills, and the last of my motivation.

Kelli Byrd Basketball (9), Volleyball (10), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12) I, Kelli, will my friendly person skills to a junior so they are nice to incoming freshmen and my choir skills to a freshman.

Cameron Carter Leadership Award, Coach’s Award, Newcomer Award (Track), Perfect Attendance (K-12), All County Team Soccer, Honor Roll (9-12), Soccer (8-12), Track and Field (10), NHS (11-12), Beta Club (10-12), FCA (9) I, Cameron, will my sporadic actions to my brothers Hunter Caudill Marching Band (8-12), Wrestling (10-11), Guitar Club ( 9-12), Sci-Fi Club ( 9-12), Chamber Chorale (12), Jazz Band (8,12) I, Hunter, will my good luck and social skills to my sister Morgan.

May her years of high school bring her success and memories to cherish.

Karissa Chambers Academic Excellence, Intro to Chemistry Award, Algebra II Award, French I Award, Band (9-12), Pep Band (9-12), Art Club (9) I, Karissa, will my good study skills to Juliana.

Corey Chesser AP Scholar, Archery (9-12), Beta Club (9-10), Guitar Club (9-12), Academic Team (9-10) I, Corey, will my PhD to Kyle Deffler.

Keenan Cischke Governor’s Scholar, Journalism Editor, Swimming (9-12), FBLA (9-11), UFES (10-12), NHS(11), Leadership (11) I, Keenan, will journalism success to Kendall, the confidence to be yourself to Nick Kinser, wilderness survival skills to Big Sloth, and my horcruxes to Jen... keep them safe.

Robbie Clancy A Honor Roll, FCA (10), Red Zone Rowdies (11), Club Craw (12) I, Robbie, will my brains and good looks (plus my facial hair) to young Matt Brown.

Madeline Collins A/B Honor Roll, National Junior, Volleyball (9), Beta Club (910), Red Zone Rowdies (10-11) I, Maddy, will become the best person I can possibly be to succeed in life.

Andrew Compton I, Andrew, will my good looks to Luke.

Cady Cornell Varsity Captain, Governor’s Scholar, Academic Excellence, Valedictorian, AP Scholar, Basketball (9-12), Powderpuff (9-12), Beta Club (10-12), NHS (11-12), FCA (9-12), Spanish Club (11-12), Senior Council (12) I, Cady, will my hops to Courtney Pfister and my procrastination skills to whomever needs them.

Siah Cornett Social Skills Group (11-12) I, Matt, will my wishes to the incoming students to do his or her best at graduating high school and having a good life after BEHS. Ryan Cox Skills USA (11), Anime (9), Art (10) I, Ryan, will my car to my cousin Preston Roby only if he doesn’t flip it. I also will my sense of reason to my friend Talayna Jesse. I will my tolerance to the whole school.

Brad Craft Cryptozoology Club (11-12) Band (9-10) I, Brad, will those who lack hair my luscious man fro.

Nicholas Crawhorn Athlete of the month, Wrestling (10), Swimming (9-12), Student Government (9) I, Nick, will be the very best no one ever was.

Kristen Creech FCA (11-12), FBLA (12), Beat Club (10) Ivy Davis Soccer (9-11), Art Club, Senior Council I, Ivy, will my heart to Ben Hyden.

Timothy Dennis I, Timmy, will leave a word of advice to the freshmen... never build your life around one individual thing.

Brandon Diersen Archery (9), Art Club (10), Dodgeball Club (12), Sci-Fi lub (12) I, Brandon, will credit my artistic talent to Mr. Kelty, Mrs. Russell, Ms. Bailey, and my family.

Dustin Donahue Baseball (8-12), Fly Disk (12) I, Dustin, will my social skills to Devin Donahue.

Amber Douthat Tennis (9-12), Yearbook (11) I, Amber, will Haley Lagrone my tennis skills in her senior season.

Christopher Embry Athlete of the Month, Basketball (9-12), Track (9-12), FBLA (9) I, Chris, will my good track skills to my younger sister Sarah.

Christopher Ethridge Baseball Academic Awards, Baseball (7-12), Cheer (12), Beta (9-12), NHS (10-11) I, Chris, will my athletic ability to Kiley Johnson and my baseball skills to my grumpy gill Chase Patton.

Kelly Farner National Merit Scholar, Governor’s Scholar, AP Scholar, Spanish (10-12), Drama Club (9-12), NHS (11-12) I, Kelly, will my sparkling personality, upbeat atitude, and minion #17 to Kyle David Defler so he can make friends his own age.

Michael Faul All District, Gold Glove, Batting Average Award, Baseball (7-12) I, Michael, will my academic ability to Zack Ching.

Megan Fell Softball (9-10), Track (11), Red Zone Rowdies ( 9-12) I, Megan, will my awesome raging skills to all of the underclassmen. Let’s keep it classy guys.

Allison French 2-D Art Award, Anime (9-11), Sci Fi Club (11), Art (9) I, Alison, will all my manga, books, and how to draw books to Alexis Curtsinger, as well as my anime dudes and Katana. All my Sonic things will go to my nephew, Ben. Alicia Garcia Art, Game Design, Sci-Fi Club Ashton Garrett Soccer (9), Art Club (9) I, Ashton, will my good reading grades to Alicia Garcia.

Felix Gaschler Academic All-State Wrestling, Playmaker Award Soccer, Soccer (12), Wrestling (12), Fast Break Football (12) I, Felix, will my good soccer skills to Michael.

Lauren Gifford Honor Roll, Archery (8-11), Drama (9-12), Beta Club (10-11), NHS (11-12) I, Lauren, will all my good times to Morgan Valentine, my archery skills to Marissa Eschman, and my good bonfires to Jered, Kyle, and Chase. Love y’all.

Kody Giltner FBLA (9), FCA (10-11) I, Kody, will my “live for the moment” attitude to every student; have fun while you’re young.

Andrew Glasscock Football (9-10) Mckenna Grant KHSAA Academic All-State (2010-2013), Academic Excellence Award (2010), English I Excellence Award (2010), Survey of Social Studies Award (2010), Academic Excellence Award (2011), Algebra 2 Excellence Award (2011), Academix Excellence Award (2012), Archery (9-12), NHS (11-12), Beta Club (11-12), FBLA (9), FCA (9) I, Mckenna, will my incredible wit and amazing senior year to Matthew Cook.

Chris Gregory Art Club (12) I, Chris, will my shirtless sleeves and my insane scraper bike skills to anybody who would take them.

Meghan Guillaume All Districts 2012, Volleyball (8-12) I, Meghan, will my volleyball skills to Morgan Lucas in her senior season.

Shelby Hammons A/B Honor Roll, Softball (9-12), FCA (9-12), Powderpuff (9-12), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12) I, Shelby, will my softball skills to Molly Lucas.

Taylor Hardesty Academic All-State, Wrestling (10-12), NHS (11-12) Casie Harlow Cheerleading (9-10), NHS (10-12), Red Zone Rowdies (12), Leadership (11-12) I, Casie, will my brains to Ashley Webb.

Sarah Hasch Financial Literacy Excellence Award, English III Excellence Award, FBLA 3rd place in REgionals,Volleyball (9-10), Basketball (10), FBLA (11-12), FCA (11-12), Prom Committee (11), Beta Club (12), Friends of Rachel Club (12) I, Sarah, will my good grades to Brandon Brown and lots of reading to the next brave AP English seniors.

Christine Heck Soccer (12), Tennis (12), FCA (12) I, Christine, will Ashley Cook a really good senior year with many good experiences.

Mason Hellyer FBLA (9), Red Zone Rowdies (10), Skills USA (11), Fly Disc Club (12) I, Mason, will my goofiness to my friends who will still go here.

Jasmine Hester Beta Club, FBLA, FCA I, Jasmine, will my younger brother, Blake Hester, all of the

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good times I’ve had in high school, the amazing relationships I’ve made with friends and teachers, along with my spot as Mrs. Terry’s right hand man. I’ve left you a big name to live up to but I know you can do it so make me proud.

Bradford Higdon Governor’s Scholar Program, All A Honor Roll, AP Scholar Award, Soccer (9-12), Track (10-11), Beta Club (10-12), NHS (10-12), Spanish Club (11) I, Bradford, will whatever intelligence I have to my brother and my good humor to my sister.

Alexia Higginbotham All A Honor Roll, AP Biology Award, Soccer (7-12) I, Lexi, will my complete Pokedex to Blake Brewer.

Kelsey Hill Spanish Club (9-10), Art Club (11), Mock Trial (12) I, Kelsey, will my good advice to Lindsey Miles.

Megan Hill Volleyball (9), Drama Club (12), Leadership Club (12), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12) I, Megan, will leave not only my parking spot but the loud and crazy moments that I have had in my four years.

Martha Hinkley Softball Team (7-12) I, Nikki, will my softball athleticism to my best friend/little sister, Kelsey Gravens.

Elsa Holmgren Track (12), Musical (12) I, Elsa, will be the first Orange Leaf owner in Sweden.

Ashley Hopper Basketball (8-9), Powderpuff (9-12), FCA (9), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12) I, Ashley, will abs to Ashley Cooke.

Rebecca Hopper FBLA Parlimentarian, FBLA (9-12), Powderpuff (9,11), FCA (9) I, Paige, will Trent Smith knowledge, luck, and a great junior and senior year.

Jessica Hottois 1st in District Science Fair, Miss Sophomore, 3rd place in state FBLA, Homecoming (9-10), “Best of Show” - County Art Show, 1st in School Art Show I, Jessi, will my positivity to all freshmen.

Justice Hudspeth Red Zone Rowdies (12) I, Justice, will my outgoing attitude to my best friend Emily Fryman.

Allison Huff Archery (9-10), FBLA (9-11) Shannon Humphrey Archery (9), Softball (9-11), NHS (11) I, Shannon, will my ratchet bun to the underclassmen.

Taylor Jerles Powderpuff (10-12), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12) Derek Jones Academic Sports Awards, Basketball (7-12), Baseball (9-12), Red Zone Rowdies (12) I, Derek, will my baseball and my fun personality to Mr. Grumpy Gills, Chase Patton.

Shea Jones I, Shea, will my long hair to @Meggkhalifa, my tan to @Ciauna and my followers to @Kingbk4.

Mikayla Koevoets 5 Distinguished (Solo and Ensamble), Swimming (12), Beta Club (10-11), NHS (10-11), Charger Chick (10-12), Chamber Chorale (10-12), East Side Singer (9) I, Mikayla, will Mikayla Calhoun all of our #twinning swag, all of my optimism, and a senior year as incredible as mine.

Courtney Lambdin Tennis (11), FBLA (11), Future Educators (11) I, Courtney, will my sister, Gabby Childress, to win wrestling nationals next year.

Danielle Laswell Academic Excellence Award, JCTC Book Scholarship, Football Trainer (9), Beta Club (10-11) Hannah Link Academic Excellence, Academic All-State, Most Valued Player, District Finalist Governor Scholar, Athlete of the Month, Track and Field (9-12), Cross Country (11-12), Soccer (10), NHS (1112), Beta Club (9-12), FCA (9-12), Leadership Club (9-10) I, Hannah, will my persistence to the incoming senior class. The struggle is real; good luck!

Lene Litsheim Soccer (12), Track (12), FCA (12), Musical (12) I, Lene, will my awesomeness and a great senior year to Victoria Emby, Mallory Daugherty, and Caitlyn Bonzo.

Joshua Logsdon Academic Excellence, Marching Band (10-11), Guitar Club (912), Jazz Band (12), Concert Band (9-12) I, Josh, will my short height to Morgan Orr so he has to deal with it. I also give my love to Celeste Walsh.

Katelyn Logsdon FBLA (10)

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I, Katie, will become the best and most likely to achieve my goals in life.

Emily Maas Peer Tutor (9-11), Powderpuff (9-10) Emily Marksbury Homecoming Queen, Basketball (9), Track and Field (9-10), Cross Country (9-12), FBLA (11-12), Beta Club (10), Leadership Club (12) I, Emily, will Megan Marksbury my chair in Mrs. Terry’s office.

Stine Mathisen I, Stine, will my roller coaster of an experience of my dream to the next person that will start at Bullitt East next year that is from a foreign country.

Tyler Mattingly Drama Club (9-12), Equality Club (12), Literary Club (11-12) I, Tyler, will my legacy to my little sister, Kelsey Mattingly.

Zachary Mattingly Governor’s Scholar State Finalist, Trustees Scholarship, F.O.P. Scholarship, NHS (10-11), Beta Club (9-12), FBLA (12), Fly Disk Club (11) I, Zach, will my extremely large brain to Christa Sego so she can try to live up to all of my accomplishments Kelley McCann Color Guard Section Leader, NHS President, Outstanding Academic Achievement, Color Guard (10-11), Powderpuff (9-12), NHS (11-12), Beta Club (10-11), FBLA (10-12) I, Kelley, will my ability to procrastinate on any given assignment and still recieve an A to Marissa Maurer.

Ethan McCauley Most improved Soccer, Finalist in Ford AAA Competition, Soccer (9-12), Prom Committee (11) I, Ethan, will my good times and hard work to all incoming seniors.

Candace McCorkle Most Improved ACT-Prep Math, Most Improved Trans Math, FCA (10-11), NHS (11-12) I, Candy, will my success to Ms. Bailey and Mr. Sawyers and all the good times to Daniel Chitwood and Sophie Wright.

Joshua Milburn Equality Club President, Soccer (9-10), Marching Band (9-11), Archery (9-10), Beta Club (9-11), NHS (11-12), Equality Club (12) I, Josh, will my good heart to Ciauna Conklin, my kindness to Laura Avecedo, and my tenderness to Moeee.

Reese Milburn KMEA All-State, All County Soccer Team, All District Soccer Team, Perfect Attendance (K-12), Track (9), Football (9), Soccer (8-12), Tennis (7-12), FBLA (9-10), NHS (11-12), Chamber Chorale (11-12) I, Reese, will Nick Starkey the back seat on away tennis trips.

Hannah Miles Academic Excellence, Honor Roll, STLP State Champion, NHS (10-12), Beta Club (10-12), Spanish Club (9-12), FCA (11-12) I, Hannah, will a successful remainder of high school to Emily Miles.

Kelsey Miles Soccer, FBLA, Red Zone Rowdies Patrick McIntyre Baseball (7-10), Basketball (8-11), Cross Country (8-12), Track (11-12), UFE (9-12), Beta Club, NHS (10-12) I, Scotty, will my running skills to Cole Green and myshoe game to Gaje Sherear.

Lindsey Moore English II Outstanding Achievement, Yearbook Certificate of Achievement, Red Zone Rowdies (9-11), Yearbook (11) I, Lindsey, will my outgoing, weird, and awkward personality to Shelby Carver. Be yourself girl!

Gavin Morris Academic Athletic Award, A/B Honor Roll, Soccer (9-12), Track and Field (11), Beta Club (9-12), NHS (10-12) I, Gavin, will my sarcasm to the entire junior class because I’m hilarious.

Megan Morris I, Megan, will give my pet squirrel to Megan Hill.

Nelson Mueller Archery (9-10), Sci-Fi Club (11), NHS (11-12) I, Nelson, will The Game to Kyle Defler.

Emily Nalley Academic Excellence, Softball (9-10), NHS (10-12), Beta (9-12), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12), Football Trainer (11-12) I, Emily, will Bri Hare the hairflip and Bre Devine an awesome senior year. I love you ladies.

Johanna Nilsson Soccer (12), Track (12), Musical (12) Joshua Nutt I, Josh, will my knowledge about business to anyone wanting to make their own company.

Axel Ohman Soccer (12), Track and Field (12), Festival Committee (12) I, Axel, will sail around the world.

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Governor’s Scholar, Honorable Mention All-State Football, Best of the Bluegrass All-Star, Academic All State, All District Football Team, All County Football, Football Captain, Football (9-12), Basketball (9-11), Track (9-12), NHS (10-12), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12), FCA (9-12) I, Andrew, will my leadership skills to Jake Rush, Evan Kerr, Dylan Ferguson, and Brandon Samuels for the upcoming football season.

Patricia Orkies Governor’s Scholar, Harlan Scholar, All A’s (9-12), Dance Team (9-11), FBLA (9-12), NHS (10-12), Mock Trial Team (10-11), Beta Club (9-12) I, Trish, will my good looks and great personality to Christa Sego.

Lexus Osrander Powderpuff (9-12), Track (9), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12) I, Lexus, will my long eye lashes to Emily.

Shelby Owen Powderpuff (9), FCA (9-10), Senior Council (12) I, Shelby, will my intelligence to my baby brother, Jarrett.

Landon Page Basketball (9), Art club (10), Volleyball (10-12), Pep Band (9-12) Taylor Payne A/B Honor Roll, Softball (9-10), Red Zone Rowdies (10-12), Powderpuff (9-12) I, Taylor, will Grayson Payne an amazing high school experience and a great four years of basketball.

Clifton Polaski Bowling (9-11), Football (10), Ultimate Frisbee (12) I, Clifton, will my heritage to my buddy Zac Masden and my beautiful nose since I broke his.

Jack Porter Governor’s Scholar, Spanish Club President, AP Physics Award, UK Bridge Contest Winner, Archery (9-12), Literary Club (1112), Spanish Club (9-12), NHS (11-12), Beta Club (10-12) I, Jack, will my fantastic calligraphy skills to Kyle.

Jesse Porter Cheerleading National Championship, Football (9-12), Cheerleading (11-12) I, Jesse, will my good football skills to AJ Romine and my swag to Deshaun Harrison.

Emily Priddy Excel Award, Financial Literacy Award, FCA (9-12), NHS (1112), Beta Club (10-12), Powderpuff (9-10) I, Emily, will Haley and 2.0 another great year in Journlaism.

Kathryn Proffitt I, Katie, will all of my work I have ever done at this school.

Ashley Quaack Volleyball (8-12), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12) I, Ashley, will my good passing and setting skills to new freshmen playing volleyball.

Ernest Rakes ESPN #1 Play, Three Time All District Team, Two Time All Region Team, 2012 Co MVP Region Tournament, 2012 State Honorable Mention, 1,000 Point Club, 2nd All time assists, 3rd all time steals, 100 career wins, Basketball (9-12), Baseball (9-10), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12) I, Trey, will my brother Bailey my basketball skills and a great three more years of high school.

David Raney Track (10), Baseball (10) I, David, will my friendship and love to Ashley.

Dylan Raney A/B Honor Roll, Guitar Club (9-12) I, Dylan, will my musical abilities and skills to Hunter Shanonhouse.

Jonathan Recktenwald 1st Team Academic All State, 1st Team All District, 1st Team All Region Tournament Team, 1st Team All Region, Baseball (8-12), FCA (9-10), Fly Disk Club (11) I, Jonathan, will my overly amazing baseball talents to the sub par bench player with no skills whatsoever whose name is Jacob Bowles.

Evan Reister Governor’s Scholar, AP Scholar with Merit, National Merit Commended Student, Academic All-State First Team, Swimming (9-12), Tennis (9-11), Track and Field (10), Beta Club (10-12), NHS (10-12), Academic Team (9-12), FCA (9-12) I, Evan, will my weirdness and awkwardness to all the normal kids in the school.

Alexander Richardson Academic All State, Region All Tournament Team, District Tournament Team, Baseball (8-12), Football (9), Beta Club (10-12), NHS (10-12), FBLA (9-12) I, Alex, will Chase Patton my happiness, so he doesn’t have to be grumpy all of the time.

Marissa Russell Cheerleading (10-11), Powderpuff (9-12), HOSA (12) I, Marissa, will a good rest of high school to Chase and an amazing senior year to Max and Dylan.

Rachel Sanders Perfect Attendance, FBLA Secretary, Marching Band Field Com

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mander, Distiguished Solo and Ensemble, Morehead Honor Band, All Star Marching Band, 3rd Chair All District band, Marching Band (6-12), FBLA (9-12), Beta Club (9-12), NHS (11-12), FCA (9-11), Spnaish Club (9-11), Drama Club (9-10), Concert band (9-12), Jazz Band (12), Art Club (9-10), Senior Council (12), Peer tutoring (10-11) I, Rachel, will my friend making skills to Katie G, my love for life to Sophia, my strength to Celeste, and my hope for the future to Moe. Penny Schmitz Algebra I Award, Geometry Award, Powderpuff (10-12), NHS (1012), Spanish Club (10-12), FCA (9-11), Charger Chicks (11-12), Beta Club (9-11), Drama Club (9), Literary Club (9-10) I, Penny, will all the bowties and love to Nicholas Kinser, all of the tight morning embraces to Danny Wheeler, all the laughter to Kameron Arnett, and the sunshine of warm summer days to all those with dreams.

Mariah Schnapp Volleyball (9-10), Speech (11), Drama (12) I, Mariah, will my non-existant freestyle rapping skills to Wyatt Hudson to use in the future.

Dalton Sego Tennis (9-12), NHS (11-12) I, Dalton, will Kyle Defler my Asianness so that he can be more ethnically diverse.

Dillon Sego Governor’s Scholar, Two-County Cup Champion, Academic All-State, Morehead State Honor Band, All-District Band Wind Ensemble, All A Honor Roll, Geometry Award, Golf (9-12), Marching Band (8-11), Beta Club (10-12), NHS (11-12), FBLA (9-12), Mock Trial (11) I, Dillon, will Michael Murphy my golfing skills and Becca Hart an amazing junior and senior year.

Charles Sharpe Sci-Fi Club (12) I, Chuck, will my belongings that are of interest to my friend Darren Drury. I also will 100 water balloons to be thrown at Garret Kingsley.

Cynta Shircliff Athletic Trainer (11-12), Dance (10), Student Council (9) I, Cynta, will all of my hoodies to the juniors cause that will be your entire wardrobe next year.

Cody Simmons National Junior Beta Club, BEHS Honor Roll, Football (9-10), FBLA (11-12), Leadership (11-12) I, Cody, will all my trillness to Blake Brewer and my Buick Lesabre to Ezra Troutman, put subs in it mane.

Lauren Skaggs A/B Honor Roll, Dance Team Award, JCTC Gifted Award, Dance team (9-10), FCA (11), Red Zone Rowdies (11) I, Lauren, will my strength to all people going through hard times in high school. Be strong and stay happy.

Erin Smallwood Basketball (9), FCA (9-12), NHS (11-12) I, Erin, will my procrastination to all the incoming seniors.

Courtney Smith A/B Honor Roll, Softball (9-11), FCA (9-12) I, Courtney, will my love for God to my fellow Christians to spread the gospel and be shining lights in BEHS. Kaitlyn Smith I, Kaitlyn, will my envelopes to Mrs. Wimsatt and my orange juice to Ms. Faith.

Kameron Smith 3rd place in regionals FBLA, 3rd place in state FBLA, FBLA (1012), FCA (9-12), Senior Council (12) I, Kameron, will my booth at lunch to Haley Randolph.

Nathan Smith Academic Excellence, Track and Field (9), Beta Club (9-10), NHS (11-12) I, Nathan, will make sure to be succesful in the real world.

Joost Stekelenburg Prom King, Homecoming Runner Up, President of Friends of Rachel Club, Soccer (12), Tennis (12), Friends of Rachel (12), Leadership Club (12), FCA (12) I, Joost, will my morning announcement to the next president of the Friends of Rachel Club.

Sara Stevens Varsity Basketball Captain, All A honor roll, Powderpuff (9-12), Beta Club (9-12), UFE (9-12), Leadership (9-10) I, Sara, will my basketball jersey to Kirstie Henn. May you have more luck with it than I did.

Carson Stewart Governor’s Scholar Leadership (11), Spanish (11), Academic Excellence, Sparkling Book Award, Archery (9), FCA (9-11), Beta Club (9-11), NHS (10-12), Fly Disk (12) I, Carson, will my majestic frisbee skills to Clifton Polaski.

Austin Story Football (9-12) Steven Sweeney Commanding Officer (JROTC), Wrestling (10), Drill Team (11-12), Color Guard (11-12), Rangers (11-12) I, Steven, will my position as the commanding officer of JROTC to Daniel Acosta.

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Stephen Tanselle Engineering (9-10) I, Stephen, will my truck to anyone who wants it and my awesome friendship skills to my boy Austin.

Alex Terry 2nd State Cross Country Championship, Cross Country (9-12), Track (11), Baseball (9), UFE (9-12), FCA (9) I, Alex, will my shoe game to Gaje Sherear being the last sneakerhead at Bullitt East.

Mackenzie Terry Leadership Cheerleading, Cheerleading (9-12), NHS (11-12), Beta Club (10-12) I, Mackenzie, will Morgan Terry an amazing three years, Mariah Thomas all the boys, and Sydney Bright my cheerleading leadership.

Andrew Tipton Football (9-11), Junior Guard (11-12), Fly Disc Club (12) I, Andrew, will goofiness to my friends that still go here.

Russell Troutman Mr. Basketball Finalist, 6th Region Player of the Year. Homecoming King, 2011 All District, 2012 All District, 1st in 3 pointers made I, Rusty, will my personality and basketball skills to Rhett.

Lauren Vincent Academic Excellence, Leadership Award, Excel Award, Cheerleading (9-12), NHS (11-12), Beta Club (10-12), FCA (9-11), Leadership (9-12) I, Lauren, will the cheer program many more years of success and two national championships.

Jared Vinson Outstanding Section Leader, Distinguished Solo and Ensemble, Morehead Honor Band, Jefferson County All Star Marching Band, Marching Band (6-12), Jazz Band (12), School Musical (10,12), Pep Band (9-12) I, Jared, will all my mad skills to the losers in percussion and Danielle my whole heart.

Dillon Vires Band (9-12), Chess Club (9-12), Engineering Club (10) I, Dillon, will my trumpet playing skills to Todd.

Katie Warner Honor Guard, Track and Field (9), Dance Team (10-12), Powderpuff (10-11), FBLA (10-12), Leadership Club (10-12), Red Zone Rowdies (9-12), Livewire (10-12), Football Trainer (11) I, Katie, will Kim Flaherty my good looks and layout abilities.

Amanda Webb Merit Scholarship Campbellsville, Spanish Excellence Award, ACT Prep Award, Softball (9-10), FBLA (9-12), NHS (10-12), Beta Club (9-10), UFE (9-12) I, Amanda, will Ashley Webb a good high school experience, Christa Sego my FBLA Tackle For A Cure skills, and Nick Kinser my FBLA. Do work!

Taylor Williamson All A Honor Roll, Academic All State, Leadership Award, Basketball (9-12), NHS (10-11), FCA (9-11), Beta Club (9-11) I, Taylor, will my basketball skills to Kaleigh and my partying to Bailey.

Austin Wilson Fly Disk Club (10-12), FCA (9), NHS (11), FBLA (10), Student Council (9) I, Austin, will my ability to catch fish when no one else is catching anything to Jared Woodruff.

Hannah Wilson Life Skills, Soccer (9-12), Track and Field (10), NHS (11-12), Beta Club (10-12) I, Hannah, will my soccer position to Morgan Grant, a good four years to Noah Wilson, and my music theory skills to BA, Teenie, and Kayla.

Jessica Wise I, Jessica, will my common sense to underclassmen.

Brandon Wiseheart Honorable Mention All State, Academic All State, All District Cross Country, MVP Cross Country, 5k School Record, School Record Most Appearances at State for Cross Country, Basketball (8-9), Cross Country (8-12), Track and Field (8-12), NHS (11-12), FCA (12), Red Zone Rowdies (11-12) I, Brandon, will my running skills to Zach Napier.

Dylan Wood 2011 All District, 2011 All Regional Tournament Team, 2012 All District, 2012 All Region, 2012 All Region Tournament Team, 2012 All State Honorable Mention, 2013 All Region and All District, 2013 All State, Baseball (7-12) I, Hunter, will my social skills to Zac Ching.

Tyler Wood Wrestling (11-12), Golf (11-12) I, Tyler, will my wrestling skills to Collin Barnes.

Jacob Woodruff A/B Honor Roll, Academic All State Honorable Mention, All Region Team, Baseball (8-12) I, Jacob, will my athletic abilities, kindness, and love for the game of baseball to Chase Patton.

Elliott Young Basketball (9-12) I, Elliott, will my charm and great skin tone to Chris Embry.

To the senior class that will always hold a very dear space in my heart: 1. Be someone’s hero and stand up to your problems.

(Beowulf) 2. Be a person who learns from your mistakes. (Sir Gawain and the Green Knight) 3. Be a person of good character and integrity.

(The Canterbury Tales) 4. Be a person with a clean conscience. (The Tragedy of Macbeth) 5. Be a leader, not a follower, and stand up for what you believe. (Animal Farm) 6. Beware of the monster in all of us. (Frankenstein) 7. Be a literate person who speaks, writes, read, and listens well. (Mrs. Turner) 8. Be the person who is “true to thy own self.”

(Hamlet) 9. Be “ part of the solution, not the problem.” (Cleaver) 10. Be “strong and courageous. Do not fear; you are not alone.” (The Holy Bible) Life is what you make it.

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Stay Home School’s out for summer...school’s out forever...

These lyrics remind us that for seniors graduating this year, the last day of school means more than it ever has before.

Many seniors will be leaving home for the first time and living on their own during college.

Staying in contact with those left behind or spreading out across the nation will prove to be a difficult challenge, but one well worth it.

Completely cutting all ties with the community is not a good idea.

It seems just like yesterday we were all awkwardly (because that’s all you can be in middle school) sitting at our eighth grade graduation thinking that high school was going to be just like the movies and then the shock when you saw that there were guys at your school with

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beards, and they were REAL. Senior Shelby Hammons agreed by commenting, “It is incredible how fast time flies in high school, I clearly remember the first day of freshman year, down to the outfit I was wearing.” I was that loud freshman girl who thought that the world could not touch her.

keep in contact with them but I’m sure that we can all set up days where we can just meet up and chill.”

Mount Washington IS what YOU make it.”

Senior Paige Hopper described hers as, “If I had to compare it to something it would be a roller coaster. I’ve had so many emotional moments at Bullitt East, from happy, to sad. It’s crazy looking back at the past four years” However there are those people who would rather just forget their high school years. But, think logically about that for a second. Either way, high school changed you. The teachers. The people. You can let those things influence you in two different ways.

Sometime let it burn

However, I do know that it is time to move on. It is time to graduate and become a more independent, educated woman.

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High school means different things to everyone and the experience differs for each individual.

For senior Jessica Sharp, it was one for learning and growing.

“I’ve partied, made mistakes, and done things I necessarily shouldn’t have but I’ve also learned a lot about what it means to grow up and take responsibility for the things I should. High school had its down moments but it is definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had.”

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If drama is your main reason for wanting to flee, Hopper warned, “Drama is going to be anywhere you go, so be

Sharp also had something to say about this matter by adding, “It’s ignorance. They can’t wait to leave but they don’t realize how much they’ll miss it when they’re on their own” In the end, you cannot just burn bridges and act like part of your life never happened because it did. The chart topping band Never Shout Never summed it up pretty well in their song “Big City Dreams”, ”We’ve got it good whether you like this town or not. I know it’s small but with a big head it’s bound to get hot..... this Midwest town is gonna miss you”

Mount Washington IS what YOU make it.

Now, please don’t get me wrong. I have never been done with something more in my entire life. (I am currently listed as a habitual truant) But as I leave for the University of Kentucky this summer, I will miss people back in town like no other.

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Sometimes when you cross a bridge, you have to let it burn behind you.

Some seniors are ready to move on after graduation and leave Mt. Washington in the past.

The months following graduation are full of heavy decisions; especially those considering where to go come next fall. For those with dreams and plans bigger than Mt. Washington, staying is not an ideal choice, nor should it be. Although the alternative, going out to a new and unfamiliar place, will be hard, it’s not impossible either.

Long after the caps are thrown, long after robes are put away in closets, long after Project Grad prizes have been awarded, you’ll still be here. It’ll feel like everything is different, like something is inexplicably changed for good, yet, when you walk down the street, the same people wave hello. When you go to the grocery store you see people you thought you’d left

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finally given the go-ahead to leave.

him with that chance.

Plus, while high school may have been the ‘best years of your life’ for some, it hasn’t been for others. “High school’s been rough,” said senior, Mariah Schnapp. “Dealing with the deaths and everything everyone has been through in the past four years... I think I’m just ready to get away from Mt. Washington, to be honest.”

It’s not going to be easy. Growing up never is.

Leaving behind everything that’s familiar and safe will feel like cutting off a limb, or learning to walk all over again. Telling yourself over and over again that ‘I’m ready, I’m ready’, won’t help. No one is ever really ready for change, no matter how much they try to delude themselves. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t good. Being exposed to new situations, new people, new places, will be beneficial in the long run, even if it doesn’t seem like it at first.

For the students with dreams bigger than a small town, that future can’t be found here in Mt. Washington. Sure, Kentucky may be good for agricultural interests, or teaching, or if you aspire to be the owner of a small restaurant, but for those that aspire to be bigger they have to go somewhere where bigger is possible. Maybe that means they’ll move up to the Highlands and find their niche there. Maybe they’ll go to California. Maybe New York. In other words, people don’t leave because they hate the town, or can’t wait to get away from people they hate, but because they want to see what else is available to them.

So go out, make a change. Step away from the familiar and comfortable to find out what you’re really capable of on your own.

Lambdin is. “I’m scared, but it’s got to happen sometime. I feel like after graduation is a good time to start. Hopefully I’m right.”

Everything is different, yet nothing has changed.”

behind standing in the aisle picking out the exact same coffee they’ve been drinking for the past four years.

Everything is different, yet nothing has changed.

These feelings are not uncommon amongst the graduating senior class. Mt. Washington, while it may actually have a strip mall and a movie theater, is notoriously little, and most of the time the same people are born, raised, and live the rest of their lives without ever leaving her borders. Some may like that. Others, like senior Courtney Lambdin, don’t. “It’s a really small town. It’s kind of suffocating sometimes,” said Lambdin. And she has a point.

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Take senior Corey Isen, for example.

Itsen has already signed with the United States Military and is shipping off before graduation. He doesn’t hate Kentucky- in fact, he doesn’t plan on losing touch. ““I like the Louisville area, there’s some history there. I can see myself in thirty, forty years coming back and living out here,” said Isen.

However, his goals don’t fit with what Kentucky has to offer. The military, giving his all for his country, has been his dream. “I’m ready to get out there and experience the world, ready to be a part of something that’s bigger than myself and like I’m doing something with my life rather than just sitting at home,” said Isen. Staying in small-town Mt. Washington can’t provide HUMAN OPINION INTEREST OPINION 26 28 26 5/6/2013 9:07:49 AM

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