Marian High School Network April2015

Junior Edition Marian High School 7400 Military Avenue Omaha, NE 68134

www.MarianHighSchool.net

Volume 59 Issue 6 April 2015

Page

Blood Drive

Page

“Cursing Mummies” takes the stage and presents audiences with a fresh, original comedy. Photo by mimikelly.

Speech

Comedy brings interaction to Marian stage

“C

mollymiller

ursing Mummies,” an original work by Michael McCandless, made its reappearance on the stage for its 10th anniversary in Marian’s Performing Arts Center. Although the play made its first appearance in 2005 at Creighton Prep, the director, now a theater professor at Creighton, had his first audition at Marian. The cast vigorously prepared for the play for nearly four months. This performance featured an impressive set and talented actors. With a cast of more than 40, it was guaranteed to be action-packed and exciting.

Although the play is coming to Marian for the first time, it made its original debut in 2005 at Creighton Prep. “This play has

certainly been through many revisions, but the basis is still the same” McCandless said. The original characters attended the Thursday preview night, and were able to see the characters they played 10 years ago back in action. The play has been performed seven times throughout the United States since it’s creation. McCandless has directed the first performance at Creighton Prep, and has seen a few of the other performances around the country.

He was very optimistic about the Marian performances stating that there couldn’t have been a better cast, crew, and set to match his vision.

“Cursing Mummies” is a spoof on a murder mystery set in the early 1920s.

Page

Guests at a dinner party, along with some help from the audience, must try to determine who among them has killed their host. At one point the audience members vote on who they believe committed the murder. The ballots are collected and later on in the play, the actors stage a scene where the character states a motive and kills the professor. The killer changed each night with the popular vote from the audience. Members of the cast had no idea who would be “killing” the professor until quite literally moments before the scene.

All the characters on the stage then briefly composed a plan and the “murder” took place.

See Comedy: Page 3

Prom Photo Essay Letter and number photos by journalism students printed on 100% recycled paper

Big investments buy priceless benefits jamierosenthal

B

efore you even step through the doors on your first day of freshman year, your parents have already paid a huge sum of money to get you where you are. Just think about it.

You have your new uniform on, your books are in your backpack, and the down payments of your tuition are paid. So the real question is, how much money really goes into your private education?

Let’s start with the clothes students wear. Marian girls live in their uniform.

From dawn ‘til dusk girls are reppin’ the blue polo and plaid all around the city.

Some girls are extremists and even go to bed in their uniform.

“Occasionally, I sleep in my uniform because it’s easier and I can sleep longer in the mornings,” sophomore Janna Whited said.

The majority of students own a skirt, skort, one sweater and three polos according to Educational Outfitters, the official uniform store for a Marian girl.

However, this fact may be inconsistent, considering everyone has their own specific uniform set. The total cost of a basic uniform set is $207. In reality, this price is a complete deal when the outfit is worn five times a week, nine months, or approximately 162 days of the year.

The price averages out to $1.27 per day to wear your uniform.

On average, students buy two to three

spirit t-shirts per year. Combining the prices of t-shirts, the average Marian student spends at least $30 on Marian t-shirts and spirit wear. Many girls are also involved in a Marian Yearly Marian Expenses activity.

Whether Uniform: $207 it’s soccer, tennis, or Books: $250 a school Tuition: play, the $10,210 activities Lunch card: $65 fee is $50.

2 T-shirts: $30 Math teacher Total: $10,762 Mrs. Lisa *Numbers are averages and estimates Schmidt *Lunch cost includes one Marian Moms and one lunch card was once in charge Graphics by racheljohnson of selling & makenziefuss books to students before online shopping became the norm.

“It’s very hard to average out the prices students spend on books because there are so many factors. For example, it depends on what classes you’re enrolled in, AP classes, and if you’re buying new or used books,” Schmidt said.

Students can spend anywhere from $75 to $500 or more on books. So, for data purposes, $250 is a more reasonable number to represent the students overall.

“I spent around $300, my literature book was really expensive and it was one-third of the total I spent on my books,” junior Jenna Gornall said.

In addition to clothes, extracurriculars and supplies, it is more than well-known that Marian girls love food.

“Most students start out the year with a lunch card ($30) and a Marian Mom’s card ($35),” Tim Eoriatti, Lunch Coordinator, said.

Adding those together, you spend $65 minimum on lunch expenses and possibly more if you buy multiple lunch cards, spend cash in the lunch line, or utilize the vending machines.

“I’m going on my third lunch card this year. I spend it mostly on days I don’t want to make a lunch and when I’m craving cookies,” freshman Anna Mikulicz said.

As you move higher and higher up the high school food chain the tuition increases by $100. For example, a

sophomore’s tuition is $100 more than freshman’s tuition.

To tally up the costs of tuition, you can take the arithmetic average of all four prices, resulting with the grand total of $10,210 (including registration and the technology fee).

By Nebraska state law, there are at least 1080 hours in a school year; Marian, however, exceeds this quota. This means that Marian parents are spending an average of $9.45 per hour to send their daughter to Marian.

When Marian was founded in 1955, the tuition was $100 for every grade. The prices have significantly increased, but the times have changed, too.

Today, we have high-end technology, outstanding additions to the school, and endless options for extra-curriculars.

Even though education is not cheap, Catholic schools teach students subjects and skills that public schools cannot teach.

Like the current Omaha Archdiocese campaign says, Marian teaches faith, good character, honesty, responsibility and discipline. Marian goes beyond that and teaches empowerment, leadership and compassion.

The money put towards your education results in a priceless outcome of a wellrounded student, classmate, friend and daughter who works hard in and outside of the classroom.

The Network [April 2015]

[2] News

Marian girls ‘pumped’ to give blood caitlinricker

A

ll 70 pints of blood donated by she began to feel better as the day No matter how easy or difficult Marian students, faculty, and went on. donations may be, every donation parents were not given in “vein.” On Second-time donor, senior Kaitlyn will have an impact on someone March 25, the American Red Cross Hickey, had an easy going experience. else’s life. Will you ever be a donor? came to Marian for its annual blood “I wasn’t nervous since I had donated Sophomore Student Board member drive, hosted by Marian Student last year, so I was pretty chill,” Hickey Allie Morrissey said, “You never know Board. To be eligible to donate, said. Things went smoothly and she when your Marian sisters will need one must be 16 years or older, was in and out within an hour. Her some of your blood... you can really meet minimum height and weight reason to donate was to serve others, help a lot of people out by giving just a requirements, and be of good health. which is one of Marian’s Core Values. simple pint.”

About every two seconds a person in the United States needs a blood transfusion.

That means more than 41,000 donations are needed every day according to the American Red Cross. So are you worried about not having enough blood after a donation? Well, the average adult has about 10 pints of blood in their body and the usual donation process will take one pint of blood. With each donation, three lives can be saved. Marian’s donations can possibly save up to 210 lives.

Junior Payton Ranck decided to give blood since it is in high demand. After four or five jabs with a needle, Ranck was on her way to donate for the second time. At one point, she started to feel unwell and recalls saying, “I’m getting really light headed; is that ok?” The next thing she remembers is a woman grabbing a fan, and a man taking her blood putting a brown bag on American Red Cross Donators Jenna Gornall ‘16 smiles while donating her pint of blood her face to help her breathe. in the West Gym on March 25. She added to the 70 pints of blood Marian students and staff After her donation was finished donated. photo by kaitlynpfannenstiel

Honores, Honneurs, more Honores:

National language honor societies induct new members marykiscoan

T

he Performing Arts Center became invited seniors Brooklynn Venteicher a world language stage as 12 (French), Emma Fletcher (Latin), and French, nine Latin and 41 Spanish Amber Bridgeford (Spanish) to speak junior and sophomore students were of their personal experiences regarding inducted into National Language their language classes. The speakers Honor Societies in April. were selected for having the highest Three national organizations, class average. including the Société Honoraire de Some schools choose to have Français for French, the National more active world language honor Junior Classical League Honor Society societies. But at Marian, membership for Latin, and the Sociedad Honoraria is more for the recognition of superior Hispánica for Spanish, were all achievement of language study in represented at the ceremony. the classroom. Traditionally, the In order to be considered for language clubs have served the role membership, a student must have of connecting language and culture maintained an “A” average outside of the classroom. throughout all of her When asked about the benefits of language classes taken taking three years of a world at Marian, up to and language, junior inductee “I really love learning including third Emma McGill said, “I quarter of Level really love learning about Roman culture.

III. In addition, about Roman Mr. Koesters brings an the student culture. Mr. enthusiasm to the class must have Koesters brings which makes me want to maintained an enthusiasm continue taking Latin! The an attendance to the class which acceptable to makes me want JCL events create a sense the guidelines to continue taking of community with our one of Marian, and Latin! The JCL Latin III class.” -Emma must be present events create a sense McGill ‘16 at the Induction of community with Ceremony. our one Latin III class.”

As the World However, whether it be in Language Department Chair, Latin, Spanish, or French, students Señora Beth Shanahan’s job is to will continue to strive to develop an oversee the organizing and planning even better understanding of the world for the induction ceremony. For the around them from world language formal ceremony, Shanahan had classes at Marian.

a

O

ther curriculum areas also sponsor honor societies. The inductions for new members are held throughout the school year. Each discipline has different requirements and ceremonies.

National Science Honor Society April 15 Induction ceremony • 36 juniors • 9 seniors National English Honor Society February 25 Induction ceremony • 44 juniors Mu Alpha Theta National Math Honor Society February 11 Induction ceremony • 22 juniors • 3 seniors • 7 sophomores Rho Kappa Social Studies National Honor Society September 10 Induction ceremony • 27 seniors

Change for change: Saving up for worldwide water cassieheisey

T

he country of Zambia is 8,746 miles from Nebraska, yet Marian girls are still impacting the lives of many people in one of the country’s small villages. On Feb. 11 Emily McKeone ‘05 was featured in Marian’s Lunch with a Leader series. She shared stories about her time in the Peace Corps and her mission to bring water to the village where she lived for nearly two years.

Rho Kappa, Marian’s National History Honor Society, has now partnered with McKeone to sponsor a fundraiser in connection with her involvement in the Peace Corps. The money raised by Marian students, faculty, and staff will be used to build a borehole in the village where McKeone lived during her years in Zambia. A borehole is a deep narrow hole dug into the ground in order to get water, which is just what this village in Zambia needs.

One of McKeone’s main goals while living in Zambia was to supply water to her village. By digging a borehole, there can be a supply of water for anywhere from 25-50 years. The goal is to raise $5,000, the cost of building a borehole, through spare change donations.

Senior Katlyn Martin said, “We are continuing to raise money for our goal, but we really need the help of all the girls in order to reach our goal and provide water to Zambia.”

Fundraising began the week of March 23 and will continue until the school reaches the goal. This charity will be one that guests to Field Day Walls Night on April 21 could contribute towards.

Getting down to business: FBLA State cassieheisey

O

n April 9, 11 FBLA members competed in the Nebraska State Leadership Conference at the Ramada Plaza. Members took a series of multiple-choice question tests, sat in on seminars and motivational speakers, worked on group projects and mock interviews, and even ran for the state leadership team. Marian received seven awards: Connect with Business, Feed Nebraska, Go Green Challenge, iGive, March of Dimes, StepUp2Tech, and the Sweepstakes award.

Selfie Time Mr. Craig Panning ends his good luck speech at the FBLA Pep Rally with a selfie with the girls who were to compete at the Ramada Plaza. Mr. Panning had to capture the moment before the girls were sent to the Nebraska State Leadership Conference. photo by clarawertzberger

News [3]

The Network [April 2015] Terrorist attack on Kenya April 2, 2015 Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for the devastating attack at Garissa University College in Kenya. This attack killed 147 students, left 79 injured, and many more remain unaccounted for. Survivors were left with wounds that cannot be seen, as some had to go through drastic measures to survive. Kenya’s military and government forces have been trying to subdue Al-Shabaab, led by Mohamed Mohamud. This attack has been carried out by the same terrorist group that, two years before, attacked the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, leaving 67 people dead. Kenya’s military has launched air strikes targeting the terror group in Somalia. This military operation has been going on since 2011. Out of the 800 students, 663 were rescued after being held hostage by the terrorists.

Global News

1

New Candidates for Presidential Election 2016 Marco Rubio of Florida, Hillary Clinton of Illinois, Ted Cruz of Texas, and Rand Paul of

2

kaitlinmckenna & makenziefuss

2

3 1

Graphic by makenziefuss Kentucky have announced they are running for presidency in 2016. Each believe they will bring unique aspects to the United States. Clinton is “ready to run” according to a CNN article, however, other candidates such as Rubio say Clinton is old news.

Comedy brings interaction to Marian mollymiller

Continued from Page 1 This was the last theater production for senior Elaine Hart. She has been in four Marian productions starting from the time she was a junior. She has been in the past two musicals, as well as the last two plays. She played Lavinia Russell, detective Joe Russell’s mother, in “Cursing Mummies.” She said she will miss being a part of the Marian plays and musicals. “I’m sad this is my last play. I will definitely miss all the people.”

For Creighton Prep freshman Caleb Meyers, however, this is his first of many years in drama. He plays the French criminal inspector Henri Marceau.

“Luckily, it wasn’t hard to learn the accent because I was already the French chef in the ‘Little Mermaid,’ so I had it down.” Meyers says that he plans to try out for as many Marian productions as possible.

“I love the atmosphere and people involved in the plays and musicals.”

The play opened with preview night, a night for teachers and family, on Thursday, April 9. The official opening night was Friday April 10, and the show ran through Sunday April 12. Meyers says the preview night on Thursday went astoundingly well. Meyers said, “I just hope we can keep it together for the rest of the weekend.” The play went off without a hitch.

4

Junior Maya Delkamiller prefers to remain behind the curtain: “It’s cool to be behind the scenes because you get to be a part of the production, but you don’t have to be in front of people.” Delkamiller has been on the tech crew working sound and lights since the production of “The King and I” in 2013. “I’d like to be on the tech crew for all the future performances. I love the crew. Were like our own little family,” she said.

The cast and crew put in countless hours preparing and setting up. It can be challenging to juggle rehearsals and homework, so participants had to manage time to hit the books. Hart said it was not hard for her to deal with time management as long as she stayed on track. “There were some times where I got home too late to do homework, so I ended up doing it in the mornings, which was stressful,” she said.

Meyers agreed that it could be difficult to stay on top of homework.

“I have about two hours of homework a night and I usually get home around 9:30, so it’s a pretty difficult job to do productions and keep up with it, but it’s worth it.”

“It’s worth it!” is a common saying around the cast and crew. Although it meant late nights, long rehearsals, and a few hours of sleep, everyone was excited to see the finished production, and was proud of the end result.

“It’s worth it!” a common saying around the cast and crew.

Cursing cast. The actors from “Cursing Mummies” created friendships that will last a lifetime during their rehearsals and performances. They hope that everyone who came to the show thoroughly enjoyed their experience. Photo by Tim Pfannenstiel

Iran Nuclear Deal April 2, 2015 In Lausanne, Switzerland, a landmark deal took place to keep Iran’s nuclear program nonviolent. The results of the negotiation are that Iran will reduce its uranium

3

Shipwreck off Coast of Italy April 19, 2015 A ship traveling from Libya to Europe capsized Sunday, April 19, killing more than 900 migrant workers. The International Organization for Migrants believe that the shipwreck occurred due to rickety vessels and too long voyages. Gangs of criminals were believed to be putting people on the boat, even at gunpoint, on a literal road to death.

Most of the passengers; men, women, and children, are missing or thought to be dead. CNN states that the boat made a distress call, but when the authorities arrived everyone moved to one side of the boat causing it to capsize. Human traffickers are believed to have locked the doors to the lower level of the vessel.

This wreck was nothing less than a genocide.

4

and scale back its number of uranium enrichment centrifuges, which can be used to create bombs. In exchange, the United States and the European Union will lift sanctions that have hurt the Iranian economy for years.

Marian Ministry shares message of faith

emilymckenna

I

t’s the first week of May and Marian Retreat this year. “Being a part of girls are anxiously waiting to open those freshman lives was truly a the envelopes lining junior hall. special experience,” Sridhar said.

They’re awaiting the chance to see if Senior Maddie Neppl said she is they have been given the opportunity grateful for her time spent on Ministry to serve in Campus Ministry for the Council. “Being a part of Ministry upcoming year. This year, Campus Council is a great experience. I love Ministry has focused on being more the sense of responsibility that it unified as a whole and finding more brings because as a high school unique ways to spread their ministry student, you aren’t ‘in charge’ of many throughout the school. things,” Neppl said.

Campus Minister Mr. Andrew Campus Ministry also announced DeLeonardis discussed his excitement an exciting new leadership on how the program has gone this year opportunity that girls could apply and his favorite thing about Marian’s for this year: Sophomore Retreat Campus Leader. Being Ministry a Sophomore program: Retreat Leader “I think the will allow juniors multitude and seniors to of various lead sophomores ministries during their allows all fall retreat. talents to shine Sophomore in different Retreat positions. I Leaders will be like that all the expected to lead positions serve small group a diversity of discussions, missions and bonding that it’s an activities, and open ministry. other trust You don’t exercises. have to be a Sophomore Catholic to Isabelle Swanson thrive and be said incoming on Campus sophomores will Ministry.” really benefit Students from a peer are also leader. “Students Faith in bloom. Campus Ministry members enjoying the are easier to shared their faith this year. Each position events Campus contributed to the faith atmosphere. T-shirt design relate to and Ministry has adults sometimes courtesy of Julia Griffin sponsored this don’t have that year. Freshman Shannon McSweeney perspective,” Swanson said. said she liked the activity Ministry DeLeonardis said he is also Council sponsored in February. “When excited to see upperclassmen lead the the Ministry Council sold Valentines, sophomores in retreat. “We do as best it gave girls the chance to be nice to as we can to be good spiritual leaders,” each other,” McSweeney said.

DeLeonardis said.

Sophomore Samantha Schueler said “Student leaders give a different Campus Ministry was very considerate voice but it’s the same message. We this year. “I really enjoyed that the want sophomores to relate to the Campus Ministers put notes on message being given,” DeLeonardis Campus Ministry girl’s lockers during said The student body is eager to see the holidays. It was very thoughtful,” how Campus Ministry and Sophomore Schueler said.

Retreat Leaders will connect the Junior Nithali Sridhar said she Marian community through faith next loved being a part of Freshman year.

[4] Opinion

The Language Debate:

The Network [April 2015]

It is essential to take four years

It is not worth four years

W

A

marytownley

hether you are traveling to another country or just trying to get a better scholarship to that dream school of yours, taking four years of a language is the way to go.

We rely way too much on thinking other people will know English no matter where we go. That may seem like the case in Omaha, but not in other parts of the world. Who does not want to travel the world?

It is important to have fun in high school and a study hall may feel like a necessity, but you should fill that empty class with a language. Even though it seems like a lot of work, you will be so grateful that it is over with when you are in college. Then your college schedule is open up to a class that applies more to your field of interest.

Plus, everyone knows that if you don’t use and practice what you have learned in your foreign language classes then you will loose it. Why waste the years of a foreign language that you have already taken? Instead take advantage of what you do know of that language and practice it with a

fourth year.

I totally understand if you think taking an AP class is more important than taking a fourth year of a language. But if you are already going to challenge yourself, then why not go all out. I am not asking you to over stress, but remember it is important to be challenged.

Lasting through four years of a language shows commitment. It shows that you are willing to stick it out. It also shows that you care about other cultures and desire to learn about them.

Taking four years of a language will only help you in the long run. You will become closer to being fluent in a language and many jobs are now looking for people who know more than one language. They want people who can communicate with people from multiple different backgrounds. Even if you are not fluent, getting one extra year of a foreign language can only put you ahead.

andarin oranges, Ramen Noodles and SpaghettiOs. What do these foods have in common?

They are tough to eat. Everyone in his or her life has come across that one food that is flat out difficult to eat with just a spoon or just a fork.

Take for example mandarin oranges that just don’t quite fit on a spoon, but are impossible to eat with a fork.

A solution to your eating problems was patented in 1874. Your solution: the spork. The spork, also known as the foon (fork + spoon), is a crossover between the spoon and fork. Basically, if a spoon and a fork had a baby, the spork would be the result.

The spork is the best utensil because, let’s face it, it lets you eat more food. Which is great since Marian girls love to eat! What other utensil allows you to eat those little mandarin oranges and the juice at the same time? Not a spoon or a fork, that’s for sure. The spork allows you to eat those foods that you can’t eat with a normal utensil. These tricky-to-eat foods include items such as Ramen Noodles and SpaghettiOs. A spork

cartoon by brighidwelchans

s another school year approaches the end, and as I look at my future schedule of senior year, I realize that there are so many classes I’m sad I missed out on through my time at Marian­­Computer apps, art and women’s studies just to name a few. So why fill this class with another language?

How many people do you know that are fluent in more than one language? How many people use this language later on in life? Don’t you want to try dance, or take a business class, or even that awesome handbells class that everyone talks about?

Let’s face it, some people are just not strong-­suited in learning another language. So why keep taking a class if it will just bring down your GPA? It’s not worth taking a class you’re bad at, unless you plan on using it later in life or keep studying it in college. But that just brings up another point. I don’t know many next year? people who need to be fluent in another

What are juniors signed up for Spanish IV & V: 85 students Latin IV: 17 students French IV: 22 students Not taking a fourth year of language: 56 students

Versatile utensil has potential to solve all worldly problems

M

andreahuber

allows a person to get an equal noodle to sauce ratio, making the best eating experience a person can hannahuhl have.

Since sporks create a perfect dining experience, don’t be surprised when you see sporks on my wedding tables. There will not be any salad forks, dinner forks, or soup spoons at my reception.

I will have sporks so I can eat my cake and ice cream at the same time.

And you can bet your bottom dollar I will be the happiest woman alive.

But don’t worry I won’t use the little, flimsy, plastic sporks from Walmart or Costco. I’ll be a little classier than that for my wedding. I’ll be using the metal sporks.

So the next time you are feeling frustrated because your chicken noodle soup isn’t quite fitting on your fork or spoon, think about investing in some sporks. I promise they will make your life better.

language for their job. Also, most colleges only require two years of a language. As long as you’re still being academically challenged, I don’t see what’s wrong with dropping a language your junior or senior year.

So unless you’re trying to get into Northwestern or Notre Dame, you may want to rethink taking those last two years of Spanish, Latin or French.

Now, in no way do I hate language classes.

I have really enjoyed my time in Spanish class these past three years.

But looking at the bigger picture, I realize that maybe taking a language for a third or fourth year really isn’t needed all that much. Instead, I think it’s a good idea to focus on those AP science, English, and math classes that can be used as college credits and possibly even save you a semester of classes later on. And maybe I’m wrong. Maybe I will find myself in a situation someday where I regret my decision of not studying a language further. But for now, I’m content living in Nebraska. Yes, it’d be nice to know a second language, but I just don’t think it’s worth a part in the $10,000 tuition.

The Disney Castle is not in need of a fixer upper T

here have been outbursts, tears, screams, and a few items broken in the journalism room; including our hearts. Our lives have been changed

by Disney since we could sit down in our pajamas and watch princess movies. Disney has strived to change our lives once again, but this time not for the better...or so we thought.

On April 1 Block A Journalism I was in the midst of a deadline day and all were calmly printing articles for this exact paper at the last minute.

I was sitting next to my classmate Anya Lindholm looking over her article when a notification of an email from her father, who works for Disney, popped up on the screen.

We saw “Disney” in the subject so naturally, as teenage girls, we were intrigued. We then proceeded to open the email, and our hearts shattered. “Cinderella’s Castle To Be Renamed For Elsa” shined across the headline and our mouths hung open in terror. After the screams had spread soon our entire block was “bippityboppityboohooing.” There were drafts of emails being sent to Disney and screams of justice for our poor gal Cinderella who was going through a foreclosure.

Sure I’m an avid “Frozen” fan and won’t deny I can recite every word to every song. Okay, maybe every word to the whole movie. But taking away this castle in Cinderella’s name was taking away my childhood memories and I was not about to let my children grow up in a world where Elsa’s Ice Castle was their dream home. Right in the middle of my conversation with a classmate on how we should get #Don’tLetItGo trending on Twitter, Anya grabbed my shoulder, eyes filled with tears and told me to read the

last sentence of the article from Disney.

“The deadline?

April 1, 2016... get it?” What a big April Fools allykmiecik joke on me.

Disney, you got me good and pulled my heartstrings even more than Olaf and his love for warm hugs did; but you may never let this happen. Letting classic princesses such as Cinderella slip away from this generation is a mess that needs to be stopped, hopefully by midnight. I knew talk of this nightmare and how Elsa and Anna ruled the world was going to be a problem the second the little girl I babysit told me she had seen “Frozen” too many times to count, but had never even seen “Cinderella.”

Meanwhile, I’m pretty sure every Marian girl could name at least 6 of the 7 dwarfs as well as finish each other’s sandwiches; both musically and literally.

Sure, the beloved “Frozen” sister duo have captured the hearts of many and are lovely princesses, but Disney needs to remember sharing is caring and these girls can share the spotlight with their long loved ancestors.

Disney, you can do no wrong, so please don’t start now. Keep the old princesses and queens in our hearts and the names of popular Disney attractions. But according to popular belief (and catchy “Frozen” tunes) love is an open door, so let Elsa and Anna move in, I’m pretty sure that shiny classic castle fits more than a few. But we’re watching you Disney. The girls of Marian will NOT let it go.

illustration by erinwolf

Opinion[5]

The Network [April 2015]

To prom or not to prom?

T

he magical night of prom has been upon us. The night many of us have dreamed about since we were little. The night filled with dancing, laughing, and expensive dresses, which I did not experience my junior year. No, I did not go to prom. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bashing on prom, I just think that prom would feel more special senior year. And let’s face it, prom costs a lot of money for one night.

Buying a fancy dress that I’ll only wear once doesn’t seem like a good financial decision.

Let’s talk about the dress itself. From what I have seen and heard, a prom dress costs at least $50. Don’t forget that you also need shoes to match your dress. Then, if you aren’t a beauty guru, you would most likely need to go to a salon for your hair, nails and makeup. By then, if I would’ve gone to prom and did all this, I would need a second job.

After buying that perfect dress and shoes to match, the night of prom finally arrives. If you plan on going to prom with a date, you might need to add a boutonnière to your budget.

For those of you who do not know what a boutonnière is, it’s basically a “men’s corsage” that you put on the coat of their suit. Again, this investment doesn’t seem reasonable since

it will eventually end up on the dance floor or in the trash.

Now, if you plan on going to prom with a group of friends, you obviously don’t have to buy a $15 boutonnière and you can save what you have left of your money. On the othruvatsoka er hand, you may need to pay for dinner and that can be a bit pricey depending on where you’re eating. I would suggest eating at Raising Canes because it’s cheap and delicious.

You may wonder what I spent my night doing since I opted out of prom. Well, my nonprom weekend consisted of switching a formal dress with sweatpants and a T-shirt, watching terrible movies with some of my friends who also did not attend prom, eating and playing games during post prom at The V. The $15 ticket for post prom included unlimited games and food for about two hours, which seemed like a decent deal.

However, seeing all the pretty prom dresses did make me feel a bit melancholic. Everyone I saw looked so beautiful and happy that I wanted to feel beautiful and happy as well. It was more of a bittersweet moment, but I do hope to experience more of the sweet rather than bitter moments when I attend prom next year.

I

the restaurant staff is bothered by this snuggling, hand holding, kissing, etc. that takes place more often than it should.

In addition to providing discomfort, same-siders are at times an inconvenience. For instance, the restaurant may be on a 45-minute wait, and we are finally able to seat a couple of two. I will take them to an open two-top table, and they insist on moving to a more spacious table that seats four.

This then makes it more difficult to find a place for the next group of three or four on the wait list.

I will stress that I do not dislike the people who are same-siders. I dislike the discomfort and inconvenience they provide for the people around them. If you need to display affection towards your significant other, a restaurant is not the place to do so. With that said, if you know a same-sider please enlighten them on their inconvenience, because they most likely don’t even realize what they are doing.

Lastly, if you are a same-sider, for the sake of every other person in the restaurant, please stop. Try sitting on opposite sides, and you might actually enjoy it. This will also make for a happier restaurant staff and potentially better service.

The Network

walk with menus in hand towards a spacious booth, a man and a woman following close behind, and place the menus on the table one across from the other. Normal, right? The couple then awkwardly slides into the booth side-byside and looks at me as if I am completely out of line for assuming they want to sit across from each other.

I am then reminded of my dislike of the concept of sitting on the same side of the booth or table. Why people do this is beyond me. Do you not feel uncomfortable having to awkwardly turn your head to talk to one another?

Can you not make it through a meal without having to sit basically on top of the person next to you? I will never understand these people who are known as “same-siders.”

Not only does it potentially cause physical pain such as neck cramps, but it causes pain and discomfort for the innocent people that have to watch the canoodling that frequently takes place by same-siders. I can truthfully say from having worked at two restaurants that the majority of

racheljohnson

Same-siders must be stopped

The Network is a monthly publication of the journalism students at Marian High School, Nebraska’s only Class A, Catholic, North Central Accredited college preparatory school for girls. The Network is a member of the N.H.S.P.A, N.S.P.A. and the C.S.P.A. It is our goal to provide an accurate and informative news source for the student community. Opinions expressed on the opinion pages do not necessarily represent those of the entire community. Students, faculty and friends are invited to voice their opinion in Letters to the Editors.

All letters must be typed, signed, and sent to this address: The Network, Marian High School 7400 Military Ave. Omaha, NE 68134 Or emailed to us here: netpaper@omahamarian.org An electronic version of this paper and exclusive content can be found here: http://www.mariannetwork2015.wordpress.com

Follow us @MHSbeat

BuzzFeed quizzes do not determine your personality

B

uzzFeed quizzes are a great way to Finding out your celebrity BFF is such pass the time, but could they have a rush, but you might cringe at the a negative effect on our personalities? fact that a seven-question personality As an adolescent growing up in today’s quiz told you that you’re a shy soul crazy, technology-­obsessed society, who likes spending time alone. For I have found that it has become someone else, this description could increasingly harder to be on point, but figure yourself out on maybe not for tessamclaughlin your own. There are a you! You know plethora of ways you you’re the type can “find yourself,” who is outgoing and a personality quiz and likes being from BuzzFeed is not around friends as one of them. much as possible.

Don’t get me It still leaves you wrong, I live for thinking, “Could BuzzFeed quizzes. there be another There are the fun ones that determine side to my personality?” which James Franco selfie you are Maybe BuzzFeed is giving us the (“Gucci and Pasta,” anyone?), but opportunity to find out more about there are also ones that tell you what ourselves. Speaking for the adolescent your best quality might be or what population, we’re all still finding type of person you are. Pump the our paths. That’s part of the fun of brakes­­; since when does a BuzzFeed growing up. Try going out by yourself quiz determine your personality? You sometime just to see what it’s like. If might be shaking your head right now, that isn’t your thing, you can come saying, “You’re crazy, those quizzes hang out with my celebrity BFF Mindy are just for fun!” And you’re right.

Kaling and me!

Ode to East O

I

t’s a crisp, fall Friday evening in the real winners, no matter what social exciting city of Omaha. NOTHING class. seems to be going on.

Whether it’s a soccer mom driving Teens in the area are desperately a gas-guzzling suburban, or a 20 trying to find a basement something UNO student to crash, but the pickings driving a Honda, East are slim. Inhabitants of Omaha has a place for West Omaha are faced everyone. That’s what I with the worst possible love. I love the friendly option: Memorial Park. community. I love East For those who live in Omaha’s brick roads and West O, the commute to trees that have endured simply stand in a parking anniesoener all four seasons for at lot sounds stupid, and least one hundred years. understandably so.

I love the distinct But for East O kids, Memorial is the houses; each one has its own original perfect hangout spot. design. It’s the type of architecture Located in Midtown Omaha, the that will never go out of style. It truly Dundee-Memorial Park area has lots cannot be replicated. No disrespect, to offer. It’s not a sketchy, faraway West O. land east of 72nd Street that is filled I’ve heard all of the stereotypes. with one-way streets, snobby old “You’re so hipster because you live in people, and hipsters galore. East O is East O.” or “You went to St. Margaret way more than its stereotypes.

Mary for grade school? You must only My car has been broken into, and drink water with lemon in it.” the doors to my house are always By far my personal favorite though, locked, but in no way does this mean I is the classic, “You live on 60th live in the “ghetto.” street?! Isn’t that the ghetto?”

I have never felt unsafe in my I can’t stand when people insult neighborhood. I’m glad for that. the place where I grew up, but unBut I’m really grateful that I didn’t fortunately judgmental people exist. grow up in a completely sheltered And that’s a whole other topic I could environment.

Annie-lyze, so I’ll save that for another I’ve been exposed to a fair share of day. materialistic, pretentious people. It’s I don’t care what anyone says. I will pretty hard to avoid them though. defend D-Block, otherwise known as The area gets a bad rep for breeding Dundee, til the day I die because ya snobby kids with snobbier parents. know what? It’s the coolest neighborSomeone’s dad buys an Acura, so hood ever. naturally, someone else’s dad is going Now I’m gonna put on my beanie, to buy a nicer, more expensive Lexus. roll up my cuffed jeans, and grab my I will admit that I HATE the one-up local coffee so I can bike to my next game, but if it’s taught me anything it’s art class. Peace nerds, catch ya later at this: people who are humble are the Memorial Park.

Managing Editors: makenziefuss & allykmiecik Copy Editors: mollymckillip & clarawertzberger Photo Editors: devongottsch & kaitlynpfannenstiel Graphics Editors: meredithfaust, racheljohnson & mckennasimpson Online Editors: cassieheisey & noellepick Front Page Editors: collettegillaspie & elsiestormberg News Editors: marykiscoan & rachelsedlacek Opinion Editors: mollycoghill, kaitlinmckenna & marytownley Feature Editors: katerideterman, sophieknoblauch, tessamclaughlin, courtneyschincke elizabethsheehan, annaslezak & erinwolf Indepth Editors: hannahjohnson, juliasmith & allisonzuerlein Sports Editors: mimikelly, jamierosenthal & hannahuhl Entertainment Editors: andreahuber, megankeyser & emilymckenna Photo Essay Editors: kellyndaly & annporter Reporters & Photographers: kathrynbaginski, katiedrobny, abbyhermanek, allyhermanek, anyalindholm, mollymiller, lindsaymuse, caitlinricker, mariasakowski, anniesoener, ruvatsoka & brighidwelchans Adviser: mrs. marshakalkowski

[6] Feature

The Network [April 2015]

Speech Fashion Show mariasakowski

W

e have all seen the speech girls walking down the halls (or rocking the talent show) in their spiffy suits. From the hair to the makeup and down to the shoes, the speech team girls polish their look to perfection.

Look below to see how a perfect speech outfit is constructed.

Hair: Hair is either put into a sophisticated updo, ponytail, or just left down. You need to have a neat and tidy hair style.

Hairspray is encouraged.

Makeup: Put on just enough to look put together. Fingernails must be neutral or French tips.

Troop 4N6: Marian’s Varsity Speech Team dances their way to a school talent show victory. The team also won the 2015 Class A State Speech Championship. Photo by cassieheisey

Speech season got in ‘tents’

anyalindholm

“M

and long tournaments, we’ve gotten urcia,” “Speak Más,” and to know each other better than we “Troop 4N6.” What do all of probably thought we would at the start these crazy names have in common? of speech.”

All of these are themes of the Marian There is more to speech Speech Team, chosen annually by than one might think. Girls the Speech MAMAs. Camping is the compete in categories including 2015 theme, and the team name is Original Oratory, Informative, “Scouting Troop 4N6” (a clever play Extemporaneous, Entertainment, on the word forensics, which is a Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic technical term for speech). Following the tradition of scouting, each member Interpretation, Poetry, Duet, and Oral Interpretation of Drama. of the team received a sash at the On March 25 and 26, the beginning of the season with the Varsity Speech Team mission of earning participated in the State badges for Speech Competition. accomplishments They competed at the or antics Class A level for the throughout the first time since 2011 year. Junior and proved to be up to Claire Davis the challenge. Claire explained, “I Davis placed first in once accidentally Serious Prose and said that Thomas second in Poetry, Sofia Jefferson wrote Hingorani ‘16 placed one of my poems first in Poetry, Jenna because I couldn’t Taylor placed first in remember the Humorous Prose, Fiona author’s name. I Kennedy ‘15 placed then earned an Celebrity Status:The Marian Speech third in Entertainment American flag Team is inspired by Josh Groban and Speaking, and Katlyn badge for clever the “Groban Groove.” They tweeted Martin ‘15 placed fifth use of my history the famous musician and were thrilled in Extemporaneous knowledge!” to receive a tweet back!

Speaking. The team Speech class earned the State Runner is a mystery to most of the Marian community. Jenna Up title!

Eleven speech girls have qualified Taylor ‘16 admitted, “Speech is a lot for three national tournaments. of work, requiring the majority of us National Individual Events complete our pieces on our own time.

Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) Mr. Ostrander always pushes us to is the first national tournament which stay focused and practice in class, but we often get very silly when rehearsing takes place in Lincoln, May 8-10. The National Catholic Forensic League for each other and giving advice.

Tournament (NCFL) is held May Usually someone ends up crying of 21-24 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The stress or from laughing too hard; it last and biggest tournament, National depends on the day.”

Speech and Debate Association Teammate and classmate Claire Tournament (NSDA), is in Dallas, Davis spilled the truth. Davis said, “We’re pretty nuts. We have jokes that Texas June 13-20. A combination of hard work and fun is a good plot for go on for months at a time. . . With scripting success. the daily classes and all the practices

Outfit: Skirts are conservative, and hit just above the knees. Button-down shirts or blouses are preferred. Put on a suit jacket to bring it all together. Suits can be in neutral colors, or fun, vibrant ones (as long as they look classy). Jewelry is minimal.

Shoes: Pantyhose are a must-have. Heels are a must, but make sure you can walk in them.

All Suited Up: Kenna Silvey ‘15 models a traditional speech suit. Photo by allykmiecik

Speechers Speak Out on the season, coaching brighidwelchans

Shannon McSweeney ‘18

Lucy Boever ‘17

“At first Mr. Ostrander was intimidating, but the whole time he was just tring to help us become better public speakers. Without him we never would have done as good as we did this year.”

“Speech has given me a lot of confidence, not only in my speaking abilities but also in myself. Mr. Ostrander and Miss Rae are two of the most amazing people I know. They help you with anything and they are a huge part of the reason I even do speech.”

Speech Slang to know

MAMAs: The four elected leaders of the speech team. The positions include Morale, Public Relations, Treasurer, and President. The acronym stands for the first letter of the names of the first four MAMAs. This year the MAMAs are Ally Kmiecik (PR), Jenna Taylor (morale), Fiona Kennedy (President), Katlyn Martin (Treasurer) Breaking: when you qualify to a finals round! There’s Champs (top 6), Honors (7-12), and Merit (13-18) Picket Fencing: going straight 1’s throughout the tournament (every judge gives you 1st place) “Go to the wall”: when we awkwardly say our speeches to walls and confuse those who are not in speech “Teamwork makes the dreamwork”: Luke Ostrander: The motto. The goal. The life.

Sofia Hingorani ‘16

“[This year] was one of our best years for a long time. I feel really blessed to be a part of it because I don’t think we will ever find coaches like we had.

I would not have even gotten to state without Miss Rae. Mr. Ostrander always makes me want to do better, be better, and perform better.”

Mary Hilton ‘15

“I’m very grateful to Mr. Ostrander and Miss Rae for their dedication to helping us improve not only our speeches, but improving ourselves . . . they have helped me beyond words and I’m sure that their legacy will continue wherever they go.”

Feature [7]

The Network [April 2015]

meredithfaust

I

Beyond the walls of Westroads

been worn just once. After all of this, t’s the weekend and you’re tearing you are left with the very few clothes through your closet in attempt to that you actually find somewhat cute find a cute outfit that you haven’t and can wear on the weekends. worn in the past two weeks.

Soon enough you find yourself The process of trying to pick out wearing the same thing each weekend, an outfit is tough, as its an endless with slight deviations. No one will cycle of trying on different articles notice if you wear the same jeans and of clothing and tearing them off five tank top as last weekend, as long as seconds later. you change the type of shoes you pair Among all this them with, right? frustration you This might probably scream work for a while, something along until one of your the lines of “I know-­it-­all guy Revolve - Revolveclothing.com - Chic literally have no friends makes a Boutique 1861 - 1860.ca - Vintage clothes!” when, comment.

ThreadSence - threadsence.com - Boho in fact, you most Now, you find likely have a GoJane - gojane.com - Hipster yourself back closet filled from Fraternity Collection at Westroads, top to bottom fraternitycollection.com - Preppy running into with clothes Off The Racks Boutique way too many right in front of shopofftheracks.com - Southern Boutique people than you you.

Lou Lou - loulouboutiques.com - Accessories ever wanted Sure, your to, looking for closet looks full, something cute but it’s probably that can hold you just filled with over for the next few weeks. an array of limited clothing. Ranging However, most of the clothes that from your homecoming and formal you find in Forever XXI are already dresses to way too many pairs of owned by half of the teenage girl sweat pants. And who could forget population.”I can’t shop at Forever about the clothes that your mom XXI anymore because if I do, someone bought you and that you’ll wear always ends up having the same outfit once just to make her happy? Or as me,” junior Madeline Matz said. the abundance of Marian T-­shirts Believe it or not, if you are willing scattered throughout your closet? to break off beyond the walls of Then it comes down to the cute Westroads and venture on to other clothes that you bought and like but things, you may find yourself able have no occasion to wear them to, so to enjoy and look forward to going they all still have tags on them or have shopping.

Whether your style is chic, preppy, sell them to the store itself, get vintage, boho, hipster, or none of the some cash, and then they will put above, there are endless possibilities those clothes up for sale in their for you, ranging from online to right store. “I’d call it a higher end return here in the Big O. clothing store,” freshman Malika For those looking for boutique-­like Seran said. clothing, check out Beyourself off 78​th Not only is this pretty neat, but and Cass Street. also every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to What’s unique about this boutique 7 p.m., they hold a $1 bin sale day. is that instead of using the usual Every item in a few certain boxes sizing system only costs a of smalls, dollar. mediums, But let’s say and larges, you aren’t into they use their either of these own color­dot places. Don’t Togs - Chic -1922 S. 67th St. system. worry, there are Each item plenty of places Apricot Lane - Boho - 10341 Pacific St. of clothing for you.

Beyourself - Trendy - 307 N. 78th St. has a dot on Statement Scout - Thrift - 5019 Underwood Ave. it that is a Boutique, off Statement - Bohochic - 3612 N. 165th St. certain color, 165th a ​ nd Maud Boutique - Vintage- 521 N. 33rd St. and each Maple, carries a color then wide variety of The Ugly Sister -Quirky-3157 Farnam St. corresponds to options. With a certain size. both casual and It’s a pretty dressy attire, cool system that is designed to make Statement offers variations of customers feel beautiful, no matter designs from simple solids to crazy what their size is. “I like the system prints, hand­picked from certain because there are a lot of options,” designers. You’ll most likely always freshman Rachel Brich said. find yourself walking out with a bag If boutiques aren’t your thing, and full of clothes. a more vintage­-like style suits your If you look, there really are many taste, then stop by Scout. places to suit any kinds of taste, Located in Dundee you can find the well beyond the walls of Westroads small store off 50th ​and Underwood Mall. With these and many more Ave. Scout is also a pretty distinctive options, you’ll actually be able to go place, offering a Buy-­Sell­-Trade out on the weekends, loving what system. What’s cool is that you can go you wear and not seeing five other into Scout with a bag full of clothes, girls with the same shirt on as you.

7 7 Online Outfitters:

Omaha Boutiques & Outfitters:

Slam Poetry team heading in the ‘write’ direction mckennasimpson

S

hoots at lines they like. It’s a very ince the first Tuesday of welcoming environment,” sophOctober, the 8-person Slam omore Gwendolyn Johnson said.

Poetry team has been meetThe team competed in Louder ing every week after school.

Than A Bomb (LTAB for short), “Our club is really laid back, a metro area SLAM competition, it doesn’t matter if you don’t on March 23 and March 24. always write poetry or even if “The claps and cheers make you don’t know anything about you feel overall really safe, and slam, come in anyway,” junior that’s what LTAB is. It’s a large, Natalie Ashbrook said. “It’s all safe environment for people a big support system.” who have work that they want The first few months of The team (from left to right) Coaches Lindsay Baker, Rebecca to put out there,” Ashbrook practice consisted of writing Rotert-Shaw, Lily Watkins ‘18, Megan Doehner ‘18, Amber prompts and workshops. The Bridgeford ‘15, Charlotte Elsasser ‘15, Gwendolyn Johnson ’17, said. The team placed third in the first bout, or round, and girls are free to share any of Natalie Ashbrook ‘16, McKenna Simpson ‘16, and MaryKate second place in the second their work written inside or Garriott ‘17. Photo by evelynbenda bout. They barely, but proudly, outside of the club. qualified for semifinals with At the beginning of the sealisten,” Ashbrook said. .004 points over the Bellevue team. son, the Tuesday meetings started off Members of the team write about a Semifinals were held at the Durham sharing random works, and towards wide range of topics from couches to Museum on April 7. The girls competthe end they narrowed them down to cancer. They attended the Duchesne ed against teams from Omaha South, final pieces. “It’s good to get feedback Open Mic Invitational on February Lincoln and Gretna. Although they whenever possible. People love to talk 21 to run through their pieces before didn’t make it to finals, the team is to you about your work and how you the real competition. “Performing is extremely proud of the work they’ve can make it even better, the best thing so much fun. The crowd snaps and done this season. “The poetry team to do is read it to anyone that will

has come so far. Last year, hardly anyone knew we existed,” senior Charlotte Elsasser said.

“Watching them compete, I realized they’d not just become slam poets, but they’ve become writers,” Rebecca Rotert-Shaw said. Rebecca, a Marian graduate of 1990, coached the poetry team all season. “In this process of writing and revising, they’ve become such compassionate readers of each other. Any writer would hope for such a smart community.”

Though the competing season is over, the team is still meeting every Tuesday after school. The girls are looking forward to their next season and accomplishing higher goals.

They’re headed back to the drawing board with creative writing prompts and lots of story sharing.

Anyone looking for a fun environment with great people, a chance to share work, or improve their writing skills is encouraged to join. No SLAM experience needed.

Easter traditions important part of faith, family life erinwolf

Easter Traditions

Go to Mass Easter egg hunt

Hide Easter baskets Decorate Easter eggs Eat chocolate bunnies Write letters to the Easter Bunny Eat a big brunch with family Get new clothes

Celebrate Lenten sacrifices Other

69.5% 61.9% 30.1% 60.9% 46% 1.3% 68.9% 24.8% 22.8% 5.3% survey based on 303 responses

a

to eat ham and exchange funny stories with my family.”

There is truly nothing like a sweet family gathering every year to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

Easter traditions gain value each year they continue on. The traditions are a very important part of faith life and family life, and each one is unique and special for its own reasons.

Family traditions on holidays and

special days hold a significant place in our hearts throughout our lives, and Easter is possibly one of the most important ones.

Graphi c by m c ke nn

the lowest score for boys and for girls gets a prize. My grandpa has us do an Easter egg hunt every year no matter what age we are,” Raabe said.

Junior Lauren Beduhn said her family does something similar. “Every year my parents hide Easter baskets for me and my siblings around the house and we all look for them in the morning,” Beduhn said.

Other Marian girls enjoy sharing time with their family members that they do not get to see as often.

Sophomore Brenna Morris said, “Every year I go to my grandma’s house

n pso sim

E

aster is a very important holiday in the lives of Marian girls. Each family has its own Easter traditions that it does every year, and those traditions help make Easter extra special. From coloring Easter eggs to making salad for the Easter Bunny, it has proven to be a day filled with a wide variety of rituals for Marian girls and their families.

Freshman Emma Raabe says that her Easters are filled with family, food, and most importantly, card games. “We always play Pitch as a family and whoever gets the highest score for boys and for girls gets a prize, and whoever gets

[8] In-Depth

The Network

Sweet Strawberry Lemonade allisonzuerlein Serves: 7-8 cups INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups chopped strawberries 1 cup boiling water ½ cup granulated sugar, or any kind of sugar you prefer 1 cup (about 8 lemons) freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 cups cold, filtered water INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Cut the tops off of the strawberries and dice them.

Step 2: Purée the strawberries in a food processor or blender. Strain the seeds and pulp in a fine-mesh strainer if desired. (I did and would strongly encourage) Step 3: Cut and juice the lemons. (I hand squeezed for lack of a proper utensil) Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine the boiling water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and let cool for 5-10 minutes.

Step 5: In a pitcher, combine the cooled sugar water and the cold filtered water. With a wooden spoon stir in the puréed strawberries and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Step 6: Serve over ice and enjoy!

What does the spring season mean to you?

Hayley Golden ‘18

“Spring is the time where everything starts to grow and everything becomes pretty.”

Ms. Mary Higgins, President “Spring is fresh air, sunshine, outdoors, and new beginnings!”

Telly Mounto ‘18

“I like spring, because I dislike the other seasons.”

Spring has Sprung!

What does the season mean for you? allyhermanek

A

pril showers bring May flowers!

What time is it? It’s spring time!

The season of spring brings green grass and flower buds, but do people really get excited for the season of spring? Would people rather have a longer winter and skip right to summer? Spring can be a wonderful season of sunshine and playing outside, but many people dislike the season because of allergies from the pollen in the air.

The season of spring brings with it the blooming of beautiful flowers, but it can also mean terrible allergies. “Spring is the season for sneezing and tissues,” Mrs. Amy Bauman, English teacher, said. “It looks pretty, but that is it.” People are allergic to the pollen given off by trees and plants. The pollen is then blown around, causing people problems with the allergens.

Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

The Asthma and Allergy

Foundation defines allergies as, “an overreaction of the human immune system from allergens that are breathed into the lungs, eaten, injected or touched.” Symptoms of allergies include sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing, scratchy throat, and runny nose.

Since allergies have no cure, they can either be prevented properly or treated with medication.

Many people can take an allergy medication to help with these symptoms.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies are the fifth leading chronic disease in the United States for all ages.

Although, for children

under the age of 18, allergies are the most common chronic disease.

“Spring is the season of renewal when the trees bud, the flowers bloom, and the grass turns green,” Mrs. Mary Steiner, who works in the College Center, said. Many people like the season of spring for one reason: winter is over. “Spring is a happy time that gives us warmer weather which we all can enjoy,” freshman Caitlin Wessling said. Winter in Nebraska can be brutally cold at times, and spring can’t come quickly enough. The season of spring brings us warmer temperatures that allow us to go outside and enjoy the sunshine.

“Spring is the season of renewal when the trees bud, the flowers bloom, and the grass turns green,” Mrs. Mary Steiner, who works in the College Center, said.

“Spring makes me anxious to get out of school; I just want it to be summer. I would rather be doing something outside than sitting in a desk at school,” junior Aly Freeman said. Spring can also mean that summer is just around the corner.

Many students start to lose focus on their classes and fall behind in school. Since spring presents us with warmer weather, it allows us to do our homework outside or not even do it at all. But, don’t give up because you only have a few weeks left and you are in the home stretch. You will have all summer to relax and enjoy the sunshine and warm weather.

The season of spring is a wonderful time of renewal and fresh starts. Whether the season brings happiness or nasal irritation, it allows people to see the beautiful world around them. Many people can take for granted the inspirational landscape. Sometimes all of us need to stop and take it all in. Spring gives colorful tulips, cherry blossoms, and flowers, so go out there and smell the roses.

k

In-Depth [9]

[April 2015]

Spring Fever Sprouts at Marian juliasmith

E

may Sunday

Tuesday 27

Show Choir Auditions 4:30 p.m.

State Journalism Senior Dinner

10

17

24 National Scavenger Hunt Day! 31 Walt Whitman’s Birthday!

6

Cinco de Mayo Fine Arts Awards 7:20 a.m.

May Crowning 1 p.m.

Instrumental Spring Concert 7 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration EHR - Elections for CO/SB

12

13

18

25 Memorial Day

29 Senior Breakfast 7:15 a.m.

EHR - Pep Rally (Trap, Burn, Journalism)

Senior Honors Assembly 11 a.m.

NHS Luncheon 12:30 p.m.

Underclassman Honors Assembly 9:15 a.m.

12:40 p.m. Dismissal State Soccer Finals

Thursday

5

11 Senior Mass 7 a.m.

Graduation 2 p.m.

28

4 Soccer Districts Begin

Mother’s Day

Wednesday

Baking Cub Bake Sale National Blueberry Pie Day!

3 State Trap

Photo by juliasmith

2015

Monday

26

involved during the warm weather is to help with the Servite sisters' garden. The sisters plant and grow a garden each year, and they are always looking for helping hands. Marian sports teams help out over the summer, and if you want to get involved, just go and talk to a Servite sister to see what you can do.

There are so many ways to get involved and have fun during the springtime without breaking the bank. Planting not only relaxes you, but it also helps the environment. So, by getting involved with Marian's various spring plant activities such as the Green Thumb Club or helping with the Servite garden, you can do so much good.

mature plants. The Green Thumb Club also goes on field trips. Their most recent field trip was to the Benson Plant Rescue. There, the club learned about the community garden and how the rescue organizes donations to the Omaha food pantry with local grocery stores. "It was very fun and educational," Mrs. Calhoun said, "hopefully we can put what we learned to good use." The Green Thumb Club usually meets weekly, and is looking forward to a fun - and foliated - spring season.

Besides growing plants, many Marian girls know and love the garden beds lining the sidewalk to the main entrance of Marian. Because neither students nor staff plant the pansies, daffodils, and tulips, most Marian girls do not know who to credit for the work. Dr. Terrence Zach, the father of Marian alumnae, volunteers his time by planting the garden each season. Dr. Zach is a professor and chairman for Creighton University Department of Pediatrics.

His daughters Claire, ‘07 and Kaite, ‘01, both attended Marian. Over the years, Dr. Zach has donated countless hours to the school. Gardening is his hobby, but he also expresses his colorful support for Marian through his efforts. Nothing says spring like the colorful flowers lining the walkway that Dr. Zach plants.

When the flowers are planted, spring fever sprouts!

Another way for Marian girls to get

ach year spring comes after a long winter. Everyone can get excited by spring one way or another. Maybe that excitement comes with the hopes of warmer temperatures or knowing the end of the school year is in sight. Even amidst busy schedules, Marian girls can still rejoice that spring has sprung and participate in some seasonal fun. There are so many opportunities for students to get involved during spring at Marian.

Mrs. Kris Calhoun, biology teacher, sponsors Marian's Green Thumb Club. The club propagates plants from cuttings, sowing seeds, and repotting

Senior Mass 9 a.m.

State Soccer Begins Track Districts Metro Tennis

19 Semester Exams (EGB)

Cornhusker Driver’s Ed Starts National Blueberry Cheesecake Day!

9th Grade Spring Concert Marian Mom’s Ice Cream Social

Senior Exams (HEFG)

May Day Declaration Day 9:50 a.m.

Dress Down for Philanthropy

14

National Hamburger Day!

9

15

16 State Soccer

22 State Tennis State Track NCFL Speech Nationals Start

28

Big Sister Ice Cream Social 2-4 p.m.

State Trap

National Miniature Golf Day!

State Soccer

21

2

8 Senior Exams (ACDB)

Semester Exams (DA) State Tennis SUMMER!!

National Grape Popsicle Day!

1

7

20

27

Saturday

30

Ascension Mass 7 a.m.

Metro Tennis State Soccer

Semester Exams (HFC)

26

Friday

29 National Paper Clip Day!

23 State Track

30 National Water A Flower Day!

The Network [April 2015]

[10] Feature

Who’s your dealer?

Bow Masters Share Spirit elizabethsheehan & courtneyschincke

F

rom the moment Color Block was dismissed on March 18th, the only colors Marian girls could see were the ones of their class. The biggest way girls express their class spirit is by displaying their class Field Day colors through hair bows. Each class has their individual bow dealers who make and sell unique bows for their class.

Sophomore Rachel Walet, is one of those go-to bow dealers for her class in yellow and red. Because her softball team wears a lot of bows, she was inspired to start making them. “I made them last year

because I was so excited for Field Day. I wasn’t sure people wanted to buy my bows, so it makes me happy to see them in people’s hair,” Walet said. Walet started to look online to learn how to make them, and

that evolved into what she is now: a bow dealer.

“So far

I’ve spent around five hours making bows, but it keeps going on to seven to nine,” Walet said. When it comes to paying for all the supplies,Walet aid she has spent about $150

and has made around 70 bows.

If she barely makes a profit from her bows, why does she do it? “It’s not about asking for the money, it’s about the spirit of Field Day,” Walet said. Last year she charged $3 but realized that was not enough to continue to pay for more supplies. This year she decided to charge her buyers $4 for her one-of-a-kind Field Day bows.

A well-known dealer for the junior class in emerald and lilac is Emily

Cheloha. “It can be really stressful because right after Color Block people practically attack me with questions about when I’ll be selling them and if they can place an order for one or if I can hold a certain one for them, and it can be overwhelming, but it’s also a lot

of fun. I really enjoy making them, and I love when people tell me how much they love them. It makes me happy when someone is walking away after buying one, and they tell me how excited they are to wear it,” Cheloha said.

For the Senior class, their turquoise and orange bow dealer is Megan Majewicz. She is known for making and selling bows for her whole class of 143 girls. “They [my class] look forward to me providing cute bows for them to buy and wear all throughout the time leading up to Field Day. It shows a lot of class spirit and gets us pumped up for Field Week,” Majewicz said.

The creation of Field Day bows has not been a part of the Marian tradition. Rachael Walz-Braden, a 2004 Marian graduate, said their class did not take part in

making bows. “I wish my class made Field Day bows because I think they would be a fun thing for each class to design with their theme and colors. It could also be used as a memento to remember each theme your class did,” Braden said.

When a class

discovers its bow dealers, they never fail to display their Field Day colors and spirit. Even though Field Day is a competition between the classes, the one mission for the bow dealers of each class is to show off their creativity and get people excited for Field Day. The dealers help unite their class with the bows as the big day approaches.

A student’s guide to college visits clarawertzberger & rachelsedlacek

I

t’s that seven-letter word that brings out excitement, stress and potentially fear: college. It seems like all of high school is spent getting ready for another four-year section of education that will prepare you for the rest of your life.

That’s why it’s important to get to know the school you plan to attend before you pack up for the dorms.

Many people think that looking at a college’s website will tell you all the information you need to know about that college, but that’s not the case. According to senior Fiona Kennedy, it’s important to move your feet, not just your computer mouse.

“You can’t tell a school’s atmosphere from what you read online.

One school I thought was perfect for me... I went to see it, and it was awful. You can research all you want [about] their academics, but you never know until you actually step on the campus if you could really consider living there,” Kennedy said.

Counselor Ms. Kathy Janata has a true passion for all things college, and she advises utilizing your time for college visits. She suggests starting college visits by at least spring of junior year.

“A lot of the colleges are looking forward to juniors at that time... and that’s when a lot of colleges have their junior spring visits.”

Even if you aren’t a junior though, Janata says visiting before that as a freshman or sophomore is great.

Unfortunately, colleges probably won’t tell you what to wear when you visit them, but don’t fret. Janata advises that something “one step above jeans, but comfortable” is usually acceptable, but most importantly, wear shoes you can walk in for a long time. Some colleges have tour buses, but most will just lead you on a walking guided tour throughout their campus.

Once you make the decision to check out a college in person, you should think about what you are most curious about. For

“You’re going to be spending the next four years of your life at this school, so it’s important to see the day-to-day life you could be living.”

-Senior Julianna Curley

TOP 5 COLLEGES VISITED

1. University of Nebraska- Lincoln 2. Creighton University 3. University of Nebraska- Omaha 4. Loyola University of Chicago 5. Rockhurst University

example, simple things like dorm bathrooms could make all the difference in your college decision. Are they shared with your whole hall or just your roommates? Do they look clean?

Chances are, the college’s website probably won’t get into this crucial topic.

Janata says it’s also an excellent idea to ask about programs and majors that you’re interested in. Your tour guide won’t mind answering any questions you may have, whether they’re about your desired major, financial aid, or if they have worthwhile dining halls.

Senior Julianna Curley recalls that at all of the colleges she toured, her guides emphasized that there is no such thing as a dumb question.

“I would think of lots of questions to ask… That’s one thing I wish I would’ve done more of,” she said. She added that “[they] could be about the

Marian College Visits

HOW MANY COLLEGES HAVE YOU VISITED?

Source: Marian Google Survey of 303 students on March 30.

Key:

graphic by clarawertzberger & rachelsedlacek

0-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

simplest things, like ‘What do you like to do in your free time?’, ‘How do you study best?’ They don’t have to be really in-depth.”

For Curley, one college visit wasn’t enough––but nine were. And Curley has good advice from going on these crucial crusades.

“You’re going to be spending the next four years of your life at this school, so it’s important to see the day-to-day life you could be living,” Curley said.

Kennedy expressed her thoughts on her first college visit. “I kept getting nervous about not being prepared, but then I realized you don’t really need to be prepared in any way for a simple visit. College visits can be a very exciting process if you just relax and enjoy them!”

Although “relax and enjoy” may seem like a daunting challenge, it’s advice many college visit pros frequently offer. Some girls may feel they aren’t ready to leave Marian––Curley was one of those girls.

“Before visiting [my first college], I wasn’t sure if I was ready to leave high school. But seeing the campus and where I could be living and hanging out next year, I couldn’t wait,” Curley said.

College visits may seem intimidating, time-consuming, or stressful, but to Janata, Kennedy and Curley, they are great opportunities to learn what it’s really like at a college. Although it will be hard for most students to leave Marian at the end of their senior year, a new chapter in their lives awaits. And it’s not a chapter they should fear.

“Even if you go to a college visit and you end up hating it, at least you know and you can cross it off your list,” Janata said. “This is the most expensive decision you’re going to make other than buying a house. You need to test drive.”

Feature [11]

The Network [April 2015]

Students help refugees resettle A kellyndaly

southern Georgia town, a team of refugees, and a coach with a vision. These are the elements of the story that inspired the Block E and B Honors Composition and Literature classes to get involved in their own community to help refugees like the characters in Outcasts United.

The freshman classes were inspired

by Warren St. John’s heartwarming tale of refugees in Clarkston, Georgia, forming a youth soccer team and adapting to their new life in America.

“We just started thinking, ‘What could we do?’” freshman Courtney Kilroy said.

After getting in touch with the Southern Sudan Community Association (SSCA) of Omaha, Courtney was directed to Laura Weiss, the volunteer coordinator of the SSCA. With Weiss’s help, the girls donated

items such as beds, couches, and tables to help the family settle into their new life in America.

The SSCA has been producing change in Omaha for 18 years.

“SSCA assists refugees while making the transition from their own culture to American life, helping them become able to live and work productively, support their families, get an education and a better life for themselves and their children,” Weiss said.

SSCA Omaha resettles refugees and helps them to transition into American life. The organization Settling on New Territory Members of the Hodges resettles around 300 refugees family welcomed the refugee family by making a every year. sign to greet them. Photo by Megan Doehner The family fled Burma due to the political and social unrest that family, with the help of a translator. has caused ongoing violence in the “They came down the walkway and it country. They, like many families was really funny because there were seeking refuge, settled two families and the first one came up first in neighboring and they were taking videos of us and country Thailand, they were giving us hugs and then it where they began turned out that that wasn’t the family the long process of that we were meeting,” Doehner said. becoming US citizens.

The family of six, though tired from When the family their long journey, were happy to be in flew into Omaha, they were not only welcomed their new home.

The family is already adjusting by family members well to American life. Both parents that they haven’t seen are going through classes to learn for years, but also by English and to help prepare them for three smiling Marian the American job market. After the girls. Freshmen Megan children receive their immunizations, Doehner, Morgan they will start school.

Hodges, and Kaela The students who helped them set Morales, sporting up their home are now hoping to have Waiting for Arrival Freshmen Megan Doehner, Kaela Morales signs of “Welcome to and Morgan Hodges wait at the airport to welcome the refugee America!,” were able to a potluck dinner with the family in the near future. family into Omaha. Photo by Mr. Roger Hodges. meet and visit with the

Star Charts, Zodiacs, and Horoscopes, Oh My! noellepick & elsiestormberg

F

lipping through the ad-filled pages the sky. “A chart is a picture of the However, the intrigue of forof the Omaha World Herald, you sky when you were born. It is an exact tune-telling and the promise of good stop as something catches your eye duplication. It has to do with how the luck is not enough to win over many The words “zodiac” and “horoscope” sun rises and sets, and that’s how it’s people. jump off of the page at you. The prom- designed.” Based off of the positions Senior Emily Worth doubts the ise of predicting your future pulls you of planets, stars, and other celestial accuracy of horoscopes. “You can say in and before you know it, your starobjects, horoscopes are determined. something, and everyone who reads crossed obsession with it will think it applies to Capricorn Sagittarius astrology begins. them.”

Astrology is not to Zodiac signs and horoScorpio Aquarius be confused with the scopes are not supported 5.1% well-known field of by the Catholic Church science called “astronwhen belief in it is taken omy.” Ann Devish, an to the extreme. “There are astrologer located in some people who take it Libra Pisces a lot more seriously and Omaha, explained how What’s astrology was develstart to make decisions oped. about their life based on your sign?

“Many years ago, that, and that’s where we Marian Student the ancients [Babylohave a problem. If you Body Zodiac Aries are a Christian, shouldn’t nians] noted that the Breakdown Virgo planets always travel Christ be the guiding through the same factor in your life?” Greg band of constellations Golka, Theology teacher in the sky. This band and Chair of the Religion they divided into 12 Department, said.

Taurus segments, and each Zodiac signs are often Leo segment became a seen as a source of enterzodiac sign.” tainment. When these Gemini Cancer People born within predictions seem to come graphic by noellepick & elsiestormberg a certain zodiac are true, it can be amusing. said to have certain character traits Bigar expands on how horoscope Sophomore Allie Morrissey said, “The specific to that sign. Sometimes, these and zodiac signs can affect everyone. morning of Color Block, my friend traits are spot on. However, other “We [humans] have and really beread me my horoscope and it totally times, not so much. Junior Maggie lieve in free will. But, I can promise related to Field Day.” Forbes and her twin brother were born you that something will happen in However, sophomore Ione Enderez in early February, with a zodiac sign of some form. How you handle it is your had a less fortunate experience. “My Aquarius. “My personality does not fit choice. Some people handle it so horoscope said I’d have bad luck on it [the zodiac sign] at all, but my twin well, it might go right over them, and a certain day, and on that day, a bird brother fits it like a glove.” they may say, ‘Oh, nothing happened pooped on me.”

Jacqueline Bigar, a world-retoday.’”

Astrology and zodiac signs have nowned astrologer whose predictions Freshman Kyleigh Gall sees the fun been studied over thousands of years. can be found in the Omaha World in horoscopes. “It’s just fun to have a They can prove to be an entertaining Herald, explains that she develops small fortune and see if it really does pastime. predictions using a map or chart of come true!”

Teachers sell cookies in the classroom I katiedrobny

t is everyone’s favorite time of the year: time to buy Girl Scout cookies.

In 2015, the Girl Scouts of Nebraska sold eight different types of cookies: Thanks-A-Lots, Cranberry Citrus Crisps, Lemonades, Shortbreads, Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel deLites and Peanut Butter Sandwiches.

What better way to buy these beloved cookies at school? Among the teachers who have been swept up by the cookie craze are Mrs. Jen Christen, Mrs. Sharon Genoways, and Mrs. Amy Bauman. The teachers make sure that the sales do not cut into class time.

Christen, the Student Success Coordinator, sells the cookies on behalf of her two daughters, ages 5 and 7. She has sold the cookies to a lot of students, and has even started a tab with two of them.

“They really wanted cookies and I trust them,” Christen said.

Bauman, a teacher in the English department, also sold the popular cookies at Marian. Her 10-year-old daughter is a Girl Scout. Bauman sold her daughter’s cookies to many teachers at Marian through a simple process.

“She made a poster and I hung it in the teacher workroom. Then I sent out an email to all the faculty and staff, and they sent me their orders. Then we filled their orders. I usually put it in their mailbox unless it was too big, and then I deliver it in person,” Bauman said.

Genoways, a teacher in the science department, helped with the cookieselling process as well. “I was the go-between person for Christen’s two daughters and the rest of the school,” Genoways said. “Towards the end, I also sold for Mrs. Bauman’s daughter.”

Genoways had helped her own daughter sell Girl Scout cookies for several years, and was up to the challenge. She even convinced a Marian shadow to buy a box.

“I’m always about helping the little Girl Scouts,” Genoways said.

Everyone is dying to get their favorite cookie when that time of the year comes around. Christen and Bauman share a love for Thin Mints, along with a large amount of the student body However, others have more unique favorites. The only Girl Scout cookies that Genoways eats are Peanut Butter Sandwiches. . . when they are frozen.

No matter the type, the cookies have taken Marian by storm. “People love their Girl Scout cookies and that’s about it,” Bauman concluded.

80 caramel delights

65 pb patties

68 thin mints

Marian’s Top Three Girl Scout Cookies Out of 291 Students

graphic by courtneyschincke

The Network [April 2015]

[12] News

New head coaches take the court The track team has each annaslezak

M

arian athletics have a tradition of excellence, and the 2014-2015 school year has been no different.

With early state titles by the volleyball and swim teams, expectations for athletes are set high. With the revised coaching staff of two strong sports teams, Marian girls are sure to meet and exceed them.

The tennis program has always been a strong success, especially under the leadership of Coach Beth Dye. Dye previously coached for nine years, producing a strong record of five state championships and four runner-up titles.

After taking four years off, she has returned to coaching this spring.

“I’m really excited to be back with the tennis program...having five returning varsity players just off the state team, obviously we can aim for that state championship and get our numbers back on the banner,” Dye said.

Dye is not the only change to Marian coaching staff: co-head volleyball coach Rochelle Rohlfs has stepped down after many years of coaching the very successful volleyball team. Co-coach Amy McLeay will be taking over the job next fall. After six years in the volleyball program, McLeay is prepared and excited for the upcoming season.

“Becoming three-time state champs is definitely the goal. I think that with the leadership and work ethic that these girls have, I definitely think it will be attainable,” McLeay said.

She will be joined by Katie Stanzel Wright who will be a great addition to the coaching staff. Wright was an ‘01 Marian graduate who went on to play volleyball for Kansas State University.

It is quite obvious that Marian has a strong athletic program. Familiar faces with new roles help to keep tradition going.

Photo by annaslezak

Amy McLeay

Beth Dye Beth Dye

Soccer’s in the blood

lindsaymuse

ball work. Every day, there is a scrimmage. ith sports, there is competition.

Through these practices, the team With competition, there has learned what it means to rely on is competitiveness. With each other and encourage each other competitiveness, there is a team. With to do better. The sisters especially a team, there is Marian soccer. Within have noticed the special connection Marian soccer, there is a group of real between themselves and the rest of the sisters. team.

Competition on the soccer field The Edwards sisters, Mallory and does not just come from other Laurel, reflect this bond. “I like being schools, but also from the individuals with my sister because I can give her on the team itself. Each strong-willed all kinds of advice. My favorite kind to player looks out for herself and for her give is encouraging her to play to her teammates. The older girls are always best potential, because I know that she there to step up and help the younger can,” junior Mallory Edwards said. girls learn the ropes.

Outside of soccer, the girls also The siblings of the team do the share a special friendship. “Even same. They work on teaching and though I am younger, I like to help her inspiring each other to play to their with homework, and surprise her with full potential and to always give their cookies,” freshman Laurel Edwards best. They also bring a little sisterly said. competition onto the team.

Susie and Sophia Dineen’s The first signs of friendly connection on and off the soccer competition and bonding among field is just as important. Senior girls were seen Susie Dineen explains, “Our by the coaches at personalities are very similar tryouts. “Tryouts and that allows us to be very went well. There competitive with each other. were a lot of This is good, because it allows us players with great to push each other to our limits talent which and inspire each other to work makes putting harder every day.” together a team When they are not on the increasingly field, the Dineen sisters can difficult each be found hanging out together year. It is all at home, in a restaurant, or in about seeing their hot tub.

“I like being able who is capable to hang out with my sister, of performing especially when we get bored under pressure and do random things together. situations,” I am also really grateful that she Varsity Coach takes me to my friend’s houses Amy Price ‘02 SIsters on the field because I can’t drive yet,” said.

Margaret Begley ‘15 attacks Sophia Dineen said.

With tryouts the ball while an opposing As a whole, the team has completed, the player from Omaha South learned to communicate girls began daily pressures her. Begley is with each other and not to soccer practices one of three biological sister underestimate anyone. The goal to prepare for pairs who played on the of the team, and of the sister, is upcoming games. varsity team this year. (Her to win state. So far this season, Practices consist sister is Ellie Begley ‘16) in the seven wins and two losses, of technical photo by kellyndaly the girls have learned to count skills and on themselves and their sisters.

W

other’s support elizabethsheehan & courtneyschincke

T

rack and Field looks like an individual sport, but it takes a team to make people feel like they are not alone on the track field.

Brooklyn Venteicher has been an active participant in Track and Field for more than six years.

For most of her middle school and high school experience, she had been running distance, but Brooklyn is no stranger to throwing.

Without an influence from anyone, she decided to switch from two mile distance runs to a five-pound discus. Venteicher is on Varsity; she can run the distance mentally and physically, but she wanted to try something new. “I only throw this year. I was going to try to do both, but I wanted to try to put all my energy into one event,” Venteicher said.

The track team allows girls to pick which events they want to participate in while feeling comfortable in their decision.

At the beginning of the season, coaches have the athletes partake in the seven different events to be evaluated in. The athletes come to their senses of which event attracts them to make their decision for the season. “It is a collaboration between the coaches and athletes,” head coach Mr. Greg Golka said.

“I am glad I took on the challenge of switching events in order to meet mine and the team’s goals for Track as a senior,” said Venteicher. Venteicher is thankful that the coaches are understanding about balancing her time and energy with her extracurriculars. She is making the best out of her senior year by juggling Track and the school play during the spring.

When asked to describe Track in one word, Mr. Roger Wright, the distance coach, was almost

Long distance to discus Senior Brooklyn Venteicher trades her running shoes in for a discus. photo by courtneyschincke speechless. He could not think of just one word to describe track. After a few moments he came to the conclusion that confidence is key to being good at track. If you believe you can do it, then you can succeed.

The mission of the whole team, including the coaches, is to continue to improve throughout the team and be the best they can be to be competitive. Even though Track can be an individual and competitive sport, it can also be a team sport. In order to feel confident in the events, the team must appreciate the little things that help them feel motivated, like cheering on other teammates.

“I am very appreciative of our seniors. They have provided tremendous leadership by showing the team what it means to be a teammate, they support and cheer on the other girls, and they help the freshmen feel like part of a team,” Golka said.

One way the coaches make the team feel valued is through a team bonding and dinners each season.

Without the coaches and their motivating speeches, the team would not feel good about their improvements at the end of the season.

Tight knit team bonds anniesoener

M

arian’s Varsity tennis team is starting their season off on the right foot. The players spend time bonding on and off the court. Whether it’s practice or a weekly team dinner, all 10 players have had plenty of opportunities to bond. “We’re all best friends,” senior Julia Tatten said.

A new addition to the team, freshman Caroline Lahey, has been playing tennis since she was 6 years old. “Everyone on the team makes me feel welcome,” Lahey said.

Although she does feel pressure being the only freshman on Varsity,

Lahey is looking forward to an exciting season, and the team has won every match so far. She is adjusting to her new opponents, many of whom are friends and teammates outside of high school season.

The competition is tough but the tennis team is motivated with hopes to take home the hardware and add another state championship to the books. Marian varsity tennis team has not won a state championship since 2012, the girls are determined to take the 2015 title. With daily conditioning and practices, the 10 are ready to take on their class opponents.

Nevertheless, this team has built a friendship that deserves a first place trophy. The Junior Varsity team is swinging into action as well; their record is 1-3. With a team of 12 girls they are bringing energy and amazing talent. The Varsity Tennis Team may be small in number, but don’t be fooled! These 10 girls have serious talent.

Practice makes perfect Junior Macie Kubat returns the ball at a tennis practice. photo by megankeyser

The Network [April 2015]

Sports[13]

A Healthy Dose of Competition: Students compete in intramural sports kathrynbaginski

W

ith the stresses and worries of school life looming over students’ heads, exercising is a great way to release the tension of the day.

Several Marian girls have decided to do just that by creating intramural sports teams. “It wasn’t super intense; it was just for fun, and there was no pressure,” Bella Herrera of the junior soccer team, Fuego, said. The Fuego soccer team consists of 18 junior cross country runners and soccer players who decided to use their speed and skills to play at the Omaha Sports Complex once a week for six weeks.

Even though Fuego had little experience playing soccer together, the team name, meaning “fire” in Spanish,

was no coincidence. Fuego’s fire was fueled right from the start and burned bright through the whole season. The girls had fun developing new talents and friendships and improving their scores each game. They were able to laugh off their mistakes and celebrate their successes.

“When we scored our first goal, the ref had to explain to the other team why we were so excited,” junior Julia Griffin recalled with a laugh. After the struggles of the first few games, the girls ended their season with a close tie of 3-3. Griffin scored a goal right as the buzzer went off, and, though the point did not count, Fuego cheered as if they had won.

The optimistic spirit of Fuego is mirrored in the “E-Ballas,” a group of 11 Marian seniors in a YMCA recreational basketball team. As the only team of girls in their 10-week league, the E-Ballas faced fierce competition from the boys of the other teams.

However, with Coach Matt Nelson, father of E-Ballas member senior Maeve Nelson, and Assistant Coach senior Anabelle Get Your Head in the Game! The E-ballas take a team huddle McDonald, the girls gained in a game. Photo by summerbaldwin.

The Fire of Fuego Pictured left to right: Back Row: Julia Nulty, Julia Griffin, Bella Herrara, Meredith Faust, Elizabeth Sheehan, Molly Fisher, Mary Townley. 2nd Row: Anna Stienke, McKenna Simpson, Shayla Taute, Elizabeth Mattern, Macie Kubat, Lizzie O’Brien. Front Row: Erin Wolf, Sophie Knoblach. Photo courtesy of Julia Griffin. confidence and developed competitive relationships with their opponents.

“Since we played all boys, we learned not to shy away from being aggressive.

We were kind of scared at first, and then we decided to try our hardest!” senior Lucy Findley said.

The E-Ballas had tons of fans at each game to cheer them on. The girls remember the glory of scoring a basket during a particularly difficult game. “Each [team] had fan sections there. The other team just fell to the ground because they didn’t want us to score any,” senior Stephanie Huber reminisces. They counted each basket

as a winner, no matter what the game score was. These seniors unanimously agreed this was one of the best memories of their senior year.

Whether the idea starts during a cross-country meet or a discussion at the lunch table, intramural sports are a great way to have fun, relieve stress, and hang out with friends. The time commitment is small and the rewards are plenty. The E-Ballas and Fuego have created lasting memories together, and they have proved that everyone is a winner, even if the scoreboard doesn’t say so.

Hannah Saalfeld raises the bar Marian Golf Team: teeing up for a season with new facility S mollymckillip weat flies off junior Hannah Saalfeld’s face as she hurdles through the air while practicing her gymnastics routines. Saalfeld has been a gymnast at Nebraska Gold for eight years. “I was introduced to gymnastics around third grade or so. My best friend Anna Perry convinced me to try a beginners class at Nebraska Gold, and I’ve loved it ever since.”

Spending 20 hours per week at the gym might sound awful to some people, but Saalfeld, along with other Marian gymnasts, do this every week and sometimes even mulitple times a week. A typical four-hour practice consists of individual and team warm-ups, an hour and a half of strength training, and about two hours of running routines and doing practice drills. “Usually we arrive around 5:20 or so and leave the gym around 9:45.”

The scoring system of gymnastics is different than many other sports.

A 10.0 is considered a perfect score, and judges deduct points based on mistakes you make. However, the gymnast’s routine might not have a starting value of 10.0. Their starting value might only be 9.6 if they incorporate easier tricks and skills.

This means that if they perform perfectly, the highest score they can

get is a 9.6. To overcome this, and to have the chance of getting a perfect 10.0, gymnasts must add difficult and unique tricks to their routines.

“Last season, my beam routine was so hard I forgot it half way through and had to make it up as I went! It was completely embarrassing!” Saalfeld said.

The scoring of gymnastics might be a little strange, but it shares one important factor with other sports: the coaches.

“My coaches have done so much for me!

They push me every single day,” Saalfeld said. “I can also attribute some of my progress to my teammates.”

She explained that even though gymnastics is a primarily an individual sport, spending 20 hours a week and competing together really makes the team feel like sisters.

Saalfeld also joked saying ,“I’d also like to thank Biofreeze, ibuprofen and ice for allowing me to get this far in gymnastics!”

Saalfeld’s biggest accomplishment as a competitive gymnast is qualifying for regionals three consecutive years. “Making it to where I am today is a huge success in my eyes!

I have learned that I am incredibly good at time management and far more capable of doing things I never thought possible.”

“My coaches have done so much for me!... I’d also like to thank Biofreeze, ibuprofen and ice for allowing me to get this far in gymnastics!”

Hannah Saalfeld ‘16

abbyhermanek

I

t’s that time of year again: the grass is turning green and the flowers are starting to bud. It’s also the time to pull out those dusty golf clubs that have been sitting in the garage for the last five months. With a new coach this next season, the Marian golf team couldn’t be more excited to get started.

The 2015 Marian golf team will be coached by Mr. Robert Davis. Davis was the assistant coach under Mr. Jim Miller for the 2014 season. Along with being the new head coach, he is also bringing creative and innovative ideas to help make the golf program better.

One of those ideas is creating a new golf facility at Marian.

With the help of Marian’s Booster Club, Davis has been able to bring his ideas to reality for the team. Mr. Davis, along with the 2014 Marian golf team, is constructing the new facility on the stage in Marian’s West Gym. The new golf area will consist of a full

Teeing Up Mr. Robert Davis shows members of the golf team the new golf simulator. The simulator is located on the stage of the West Gym. Photo by abbyhermanek

putting green and a golf simulator.

Even though the new golf area will be on the stage, items will still be stored there. “The simulator and putting green do not take up the entire stage, so there will still be room to fit the cheer mats and other items there,” Davis said.

The putting green will be able to hold at least three golfers at a time, and players will be able to practice up to 15-foot putts. The new simulator contains netting and an enhanced mat with 68 sensors that can measure a golfer’s swing. The mat will be able to measure club speed, impact, direction of the ball and many other features.

The simulator is 10 feet by 10 feet and can hold one golfer at a time. Not only will the Marian golfers be able to use the facilily, but the student body and faculty will be able to utilize it as well.

The new golf area is coming together and the players are excited to utilize the new facility. Ellie Mulligan, a sophomore golfer said, “With this new facility the team will be able to practice together and bond more.”

Another sophomore golfer, Grace McMinn, said, “With now having this new facility, the team is ready for next season. I am excited to start practicing.”

The team is gearing up for a successful season and Davis is excited to start practicing outdoors for the upcoming season.

Davis said, “It’s time to start getting out in the sun and hitting some golf balls!”

The Network [April 2015]

[14] Entertainment

Teachers' Proms collettegillaspie Ms. Sisson It was her senior year at Grand Island Central Catholic in 1989, and English teacher Ms. Susie Sisson was ready.

She resembled Chris De Burgh’s fantasized “Lady in Red” when she sported a fancy scarlet dress, matching satin pumps, dazzling crystals, and snazzy curled hair. As a junior, Sisson was a hard-working member of the prom committee. Her junior prom theme was Journey’s “Why Can’t This Night Go On Forever,” which was ironic. After all the decorating and stress from setting up, Sisson actually wanted the night to end. “I was so tired!”

Sisson chuckled. Her senior prom, however, was different. Filled with nervous excitement, Sisson stood before the student body as a poised prom princess. After a long pause, she heard her name announced as prom queen! Sisson smiled as she slow danced to “I Remember You” and knew that she would always remember her senior prom.

PROMposals Marian girls reveal how their dates popped the question

annporter

Taylor Nihsen ‘16

“I was at my boyfriend’s soccer game and he scored a goal, but I wasn’t really paying attention. Then his mom told me to look up and he was standing in front of me. He took off his jersey, so it was only supposed to be a yellow card. His shirt said ‘Taylor’ and then on the back said ‘Prom?’ Then the ref came over and threw out the red card and he got thrown out of the game.”

Linsey Sanchez ‘15

Mrs. Schmidt Creighton High School in Creighton, Neb. was a tight-knit school.

“We only had 35 kids per grade in high school, so prom was kind of an allschool event,” math teacher, Mrs. Lisa Schmidt said. Sophomores served roast beef and mashed potatoes to the upperclassmen while a school-wide talent show provided entertainment. Schmidt loved her junior prom in 1993 and spoke even more highly of post prom. Set at Creighton’s City Hall Auditorium, post prom was a casino-themed event that lasted through 4 a.m. Schmidt remembered hitting up the blackjack tables, carnival games, and Wheel of Fortune game with her friends. Parent volunteers announced raffle winners, and names were drawn to enter a blindfolded money pit with 1s, 5s, 10s, and 20s strewn across the floor. Though she did not bring a date to either prom, Schmidt says that she had more fun with her friends than she would have had with a date.

Mrs. Juza Prom in 1975 was held at the ritzy Persian Club in St. Cloud, Minn. At Cathedral High School, everyone brought a date. Social studies teacher Mrs. Susan Juza took her friend, Paul, to the dance instead of her boyfriend, who was on a fishing trip. “I had more fun with Paul!”

Juza laughed. Juza walked into the “Night in White Satin”-themed dance in a sleek, pale green dress. Her hair was wavy, long, and delicately pulled back. A live band played songs by Deep Purple and Moody Blues in the background. After dancing to songs like “Color My World” and “Stairway to Heaven,” Juza left with her friends to an improvised post prom where they spent the rest of their night playing foosball and pool.

“My boyfriend went to New York for the Creighton Big East Tournament and on Tuesday night he told me to record The Today Show for Wednesday morning. Wednesday morning I woke up, and he texted me asking if I had watched it. I went to my recordings and I had actually recorded it for Thursday morning instead of Wednesday. When he came back to Omaha, we went to his basement to watch it and it came up and I didn’t really know what happened. I rewinded it and realized that he was saying ‘Linsey Sanchez, will you go to prom with me?’”

What's in her purse? mollycoghill&devongottsch

“I was at the Mall of America and “I had my hamster named a foreign man enticed me to buy a hermit crab. I dropped the enclosure Charlemagne in my purse. Last year, I brought him to my friend’s house in and it shattered, so I scooped up his little hamster ball. Somehow, he the hermit crab and put him in my purse. When I got back to Nebraska ended up in the freezer. No worries.

He was still alive.” Macie Kubat ‘16 I noticed an odor coming out of it. My hermit crab, Freddie, was dead.” Mia Partridge ‘17 “Shotgun shells.”

Mrs. Genoways “10 styluses.”

Madame Tuttle

Mr. De Leonardis In California, prom was held in a vineyard.

This was the case for reliion teacher Mr. Andrew De Leonardis, at least. At Mission College Preparatory High School in San Luis Obispo, prom music of 2004 was a mixture of surfer culture and country; it was completely normal for the student body to break out in square dancing.

DeLeonardis, a high school football star, remembered dancing to “Where is the Love,” “Hey Ya,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and plenty of Britney Spears. As for fashion, DeLeonardis said he really did not pay attention but disclosed, “My buddies wore the [orange and light blue] suits from Dumb and Dumber.” Post prom was a relaxed event where he watched movies and hung out for the rest of the night with his friends.

graphics by megankeyser

T

megankeyser

here’s a reason Omaha’s population of 408,958 varied personalities call their beloved city “Home-aha.” Located smackdab in the middle of the U.S., Omaha “doesn’t give the vibe of a small town, but it’s close-knit enough to be,” junior Claire Schneckenberger said. “It’s not like living in a big city where there’s no true sense of community.”

Of course, traveling to new places is awesome, but Omaha will always be the place to which a true hometown girl returns. Her college, job, and family may pull her from “the Big O,” but her true love of the city will always bring her back.

“There are good neighborhoods, schools, people. It’s a friendly town,” freshman Anna Mikulicz said.

Where else is it socially acceptable to roll down Dodge Street blasting Beyoncé over the radio?

“Even though there aren’t a lot of touristy things to do, there are are a lot of people things to do,” junior Olivia Leatherwood said.

From the saxophone players standing on the Old Market street corners sharing blues tunes and a wink to every passerby, to the the preppy couple sharing macaroons at Jones Bros Cupcakes, Omaha is about as diverse as a city can be.

“You know a lot of people; see many familiar faces,” freshman Caitlin Wessling said.

One weekend, hundreds of chic outfits are strutted down an Omaha Fashion Week runway and the next weekend, a Creighton basketball game is sold out at the CenturyLink Center.

Why would thousands of people flock to Omaha every June for a few baseball games? The College World Series, of course.

Lions and tigers and bears. Why? It’s a well known fact that Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is top in the nation.

“Tourists come to Nebraska and they think all there is to do here is go to the zoo and the College World Series,” Leatherwood said. “But, after growing up in Nebraska, we’re able to find the fun parts of Omaha that they don’t get to see.”

It is a fact that there are no ancient pyramids to climb, no white sand beaches to explore, no tulip fields to frolic through, but many Omahans have learned to make the best of the somewhat secluded Nebraska location. Every week some art gallery is displaying a funky statue constructed of bubblegum, some ice rink is open to the public, or some hipster jazz concert is being hosted in a Downtown

park. There’s always something going on.

“It’s where I grew up,” senior Morgan Leatherman said. “I’ve lived here most of my life. [After leaving for college,] coming back to Omaha will be a refreshing feeling.”

Omaha is a city that leaves an impact on anyone that it touches. The effect may be frostbite when it’s sub-zero temperatures and someone refuses to wear a winter coat because it’s April, but the love that Omaha provides will warm up anyone.

Omaha is a city for everyone. It’s a city of stories and memories. It is and always will be home to many. Omaha is Home-aha.

Omaha Old Market Farmers Market: every Saturday, May 2-Oct 17️ + Caffeine Crawl: May 16 + Fun Plex Opening: May 23 + Omaha Summer Arts Festival: June 5-7 + College World Series: June 12-24 JunkStock: June 12-14 and October 9-11 + Shakespeare on the Green: June 18-21, June 25-28, June 30-July 3 + Fried Food Festival: June 20 + Nightstorm Teen Dance Party: June 24 Jazz on the Green: every Thursday, July 9-Aug 13 + Owl Ride: July 12 + The Color Run: July 18 + Maha Music Festival: August 15 + Omaha Fashion Week: August 17-22 + Electric Glow Run: September 5

The Network [April 2015]

Entertainment [15]

Story Time With Sophie

sophieknoblauch

Fooled one too many times

F

or most people, April Fools’ Day is the day where they can play a harmless joke on their friends. The key word is “harmless,” meaning that the friends will look back on the joke and share a laugh about it.

For me, April Fools Day has never been a day that I could look back and laugh at. Every year, my mom finds a way to put one over on me.

When I was younger, she woke me up and gave me a huge hug and said that my family was going on a summer vacation to Disney World that upcoming summer. I was so excited and told all my friends at school that I was going to Disney World, rubbing it in a little. When my mom picked me up at school that day, she told me we really weren’t going there. I was devastated, and cried for quite some time, partly because I was so mad about my mom’s cruel April Fools’ joke, but also for the humiliation that I was about to face at school the next day when I had to tell my friends that I really wasn’t going to Disney World.

You would think that after my mom saw how upset I was after her horrible April Fools’ joke, she would lighten up a bit in the future. Unfortunately for me, just the opposite happened.

Just last year when I was sixteen years old, I was tricked into believing that my parents were getting me a car. By far, this was the cruelest April Fools joke that has ever been played on me. My mom told me in the morning that she and my dad had found a possible car for me. When I got home from school, I asked my mom when we were going to go look at the car. She looked at me, laughed, and said “April Fools!” I was furious, steam coming out of my ears. I will never forget how awful it felt to be fooled like that. That day, I promised myself that I would never be fooled again.

I survived... A third wheeling experience

kaitlynpfannenstiel

Y

our best friend just got a boyfriend, good for her! She has liked this boy for a while and you have hung out with them before. Being the great friend you are, you agree to spend the evening with them once again. You get to your friend’s house while her and her boyfriend are in the middle of watching a movie. You take your place on the couch and focus on the screen.

A while later, you pull your attention away from the movie and notice the lovebirds on the other side of the couch aren’t focused on the movie at all. Things are getting a little awkward. Little did you know upon agreement that this would turn into a date, disregarding you of course. As they are cuddling on the opposite side of the couch, you sit alone awkwardly unsure of what to do. You pull out your phone to seem occupied. As time slowly passes, minutes seem to feel like hours as you sit there being ignored, unsure if you should get up and leave, or stay there to support

Q&A

your friend. Would she really notice if you left?

This third wheeling experience is a common occurrence for many people during their high school years. In fact, more than 20 percent of the student body admits to having been in an awkward third wheeling situation before.

Let’s face it, there is no avoiding this catastrophe so the best thing to do is to be prepared and know how to handle this situation with ease.

I’m no expert, but the biggest tip I can give you is to make sure your phone is charged and loaded with many fun games to keep you occupied. You need to keep busy to pass the time. I would also like to advise you not to stare. No matter how awkward this is for you, don’t make it worse. Just keep to yourself and don’t bother them.

A very easy solution to this problem is to talk to your best friend and come up with a way

Sr. Zita Sharrow: “Every night a group of us plays cards.

Sometimes there are five to six of us, and sometimes there are between 12 and 15! We play 313, which is a kind of rummy game.

We don’t play for money though.”

Sr. Lisa Sheridan: “Sr. Zita is amazing at Scrabble; she wins every game she plays. I know that she and a few other Sisters play every Sunday.”

Sr. Lisa Sheridan: “I love Elementary, The Blacklist, and MasterChef Jr!” Sr. Karen Brown: “Some Sisters do follow sports; there’s always a crowd watching the Husker games, or right now they watch March Madness.”

Sr. Zita Sharrow: “You should hear them during those Husker games - we definitely know what’s going on in terms of sports!”

•

• • •

Sr. Zita Sharrow chats in the Peregrine office at the Servite convent.

Photo by kathrynbaginski

Do you do any crafts?

Do you go out and explore Omaha often?

Sr. Zita Sharrow: “Those who are interested -- and want to -can go out into the area.

For example, we could go to the Durham Museum, downtown Omaha, or we could just go bowling, especially when we have company. We’ve explored most places of interest in Omaha.”

Sr. Karen Brown (left) and Sr. Lisa Sheridan (right) sit on couches in Sr. Karen’s office.

Photo by katerideterman

Sr. Lisa Sheridan: “Sr. Karen is a master quilter! We have a group that meets two times a month called Servite Stitches and Stuff.”

Sr. Karen Brown: “We make things to give away - for example, we are currently making pillowcases for a program that is collecting them for foster children.”

Sr. Lisa Sheridan: “The goal is to build community, learn skills, and outreach.”

Sr. Zita Sharrow: “We share our actions, thoughts, how our days are going...we are Sisters, with a capital S, but we are also sisters with a lowercase s....”

To Tweet or not to Tweet

mimikelly

W

e are being taught at younger and younger ages that we should monitor our online presence. Future employers and colleges will be looking at all your online material. This could mean the difference between getting into your dream school or not, or whether or not you are employed at a certain company.

But maybe even more importantly, what you put online could shape how people perceive you as a person. Because the nature of Twitter is to be short, sweet, and to the point, there aren’t many rules on what you can or cannot tweet. There are a few rules You want to come across • Do wish people a happy established as a pleasant person birthday about what is acceptable to online • Uninformed political ? put online and No one cares about your opinions are a no ? what is not; Starbucks or lack thereof • Even if you are infor example, ***We do care about your formed, Twitter is not profanity and spamming new puppy the place are widely Colleges and future em• Don’t start an arguunderstood to ployers don’t want tired ment/”finish” an argube unacceptable. grouches ment (a la Kanye West) But after that, it gets a little cloudy.

Should you really tweet another cat Don’t say things you • Don’t overuse hashtags picture if you’ve already tweeted 12 wouldn’t say in person • Don’t Tweet about TV this week? Is everyone really dying Don’t “fav for a dm” shows and spoil the to know if you got your morning endings frappuccino?

Things to Consider Before You Tweet •

Cartoon by andreahuber

Do you have any favorite television shows?

With the Servites

What are your favorite games to play?

to avoid this situation. Whether you both come up with a code word or just agree to avoid third wheeling situations at all costs, you both will be happy with the outcome.

Last but not least, remember how you feel in this situation. One day when you find your prince, don’t make your best friend feel like the third wheel. Even though you may have survived and live to tell the story, don’t put someone else through the pain.

?

Exactly how many selfies is too many? It really varies from person to person, and it can be difficult to tell how much is too much, or what is appropriate and what really isn’t. For example, junior Morgan Stessman’s pet peeve is when people “overuse hashtags.”

Freshman Kylie Champion dislikes it when people tweet selfies, saying to “save that for Instagram!”

Junior ?

Maddie Kirchofer said she can’t stand when people post unflattering pictures of other people just for the sake of being mean.

So there may never be a consensus on exactly what is acceptable to put on Twitter and what is not. With the exception of a few ground rules, a lot of Twitter etiquette is left open-ended.

? ?

? ?? ?

?

?

Senior Prom Queen Faith Carter (in purple) was surrounded by the other senior royalty nominees Sadie Ahsan, Lizzy Schumacher, Libby Bost, Fiona Kennedy, and Mary Hilton. Every year, the senior class votes for their own prom queen.

Ice Princesses

Juniors and Seniors danced the night away at the Scoular Ballroom.

Prom was a nice break from the stress of second semester to hang out with friends and see everyone looking their best.

On the Dance Floor

[16] Photo Essay

Junior Maggie Forbes gets her makeup done before the dance. Some girls get their hair done at a salon, while others do it themselves or have a friend help out.

Eyes on Point

photos by: kellyndaly, elsiestormberg & noellepick

Junior Katie Belford took advantage of all of the rides, games, bowling, and food that The V had to offer at post prom. Post prom-goers were able to enjoy unlimited access to all of the V’s attractions.

Post Prom

Juniors Holly Banark, McKenna Simpson and Mary Kate Mulhall showed their stuff on the dance floor.

“There’s no better feeling than getting my groove on with my best friends,” Mulhall said.

And They Danced All Night...

The Network [April 2015]