MHS 2016 August Back-to-school Issue

The Network

Marian High School - 7400 Military Avenue Omaha, NE 68134 - www.marianhighschool.net - Volume 61 Issue 1 - August 2016

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THE NETWORK’S DECLASSIFIED FRESHMAN YEAR SURVIVAL GUIDE

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reshmen. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your lives. High school. The final frontier. You’ve seen movies about it.

The Breakfast Club. High School Musical. Jaws.

You’ve set your uniform out on your dresser.

You’ve color-coded your notebooks and folders.

You’ve made Frosted Flakes part of your balanced breakfast. Now,

polo every day of the week, except on Wednesdays when you can wear your favorite Marian spirit shirt!

Feeling a bit chilly?

Throw on your grey cardigan, black pullover sweater or new blue quarter-zip!

Don’t forget to wear your polo under the cardigan and sweatshirt.

Blast back to the 80’s and rock a plaid skirt or skort!

Black shorts look groovy underneath your 3’’ above the knee skirt!

it’s your time to discover what high school is all about.

Whether you already know half of your class or don’t know anyone, you’ve become part of the Marian community. That means friendly classmates, incredible teachers, awesome t-shirts, inside jokes pretty much no one from any other school will understand and lots and

lots of taco salad. Lots of taco salad.

The Network staff has come up with a few tips we think will be helpful, but regardless of what tips, if any, you take to heart (please, please, please listen to tip #1), you’re in for a great four years! Marian will teach you so much, and above all, it will help you become a confident, independent, thinking leader.

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The Network (August 2016)

Summer trips summed up Marian students take on Thailand amaleapoulos

The Best & Worst of Thailand, June 14-27

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“My favorite food by far was the fruit. I would give my big toe in order to eat such a delicacy again.”

Mia LaHood ’17

“The worst part was definitely getting sick the day we had to travel back to Omaha and fainting on Mo.” Meredith Faust ’16 House of gold A prayer house near the Royal Palace in Phnom Penwh, Cambodia, shows impressive landscaping. The landscaping is truly fit for a King.

Oh rainy days Lauren Merfeld ’17 flashes a thumbs up while trying to escape from a sudden downpour.

Students and teachers alike struggled to stay dry before entering the Royal Palace grounds in Bangkok.

Doing the crab walk Nikki Rhoades ’17, Sophie Dineen ’17, Mia LaHood ’17 and Claire Kilborn ’17 carefully watch their step after noticing several tiny crabs in the sand. The girls were walking to a boat before hiking to Phraya Nakhon cave in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.

Buddha-ful views The Golden Mount of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand, shoots high into the sky from its place on the Doi Suthep mountain. Awe-inspiring views of the city can be seen from the temple.

All that glitters is gold The Royal Rest house, near the Throne Hall, was used as a waiting area before the Cambodian King mounts an elephant for the royal procession. It now houses gifts from foreign leaders.

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n July 24, six Marian girls and theology teacher Mrs. Lori Spanbauer ventured an hour and fifteen minute away to Winnebago, which is located in the northeastern part of Nebraska. Their mission Stuck in the weeds Grace was to Nelson ’18 and Megan Hagge provide ’17 pull weeds at the St. Auservice, gustine Indian Mission Schol both playground in Winnebago.

The girls put in hours of physical and men- manual labor to get these bad tal, to the boys out of the ground. people who needed it most.

They were there for seven

days and gave each day their the other Young Neighbors in all. “After doing Action Volunteers a whole day from across the of service, we country Winwould come nebago as well. back togeth“We would play er and share dodgeball every what we did/ night (boys vs. learned. It was girls) and it got a way to convery intense to nect with the the point where people who we needed a refSuns out, gums out Tara Wanser ’17, were on this Megan Hagge ’17, Claire Janacek ’17, eree in order to Grace Nelson ’18, Megan Anderson ’17 trip and with play the game,” and Kayla Constantino ’17 take a much God,” senior Hagge said. needed break. They worked hard all week Megan Hagge As for downand still managed to have smiles on their said. sides of the trip, faces.

The group junior Grace did various Nelson could not projects every day, but the most really think of any. “My least memorable project for a few of favorite part of the trip was the girls was making a grave probably leaving knowing that marker for one of the cook’s there is still more work that sisters whose family could not could be done,” Nelson said. afford a tombstone when she This service trip had a posipassed. The girls crafted a cross tive impact on both the people and placed it on her grave as a being served and the people reminder that God will always who were serving. “I would 100 be with her and her family. percent recommend this trip, it Along with service, they was the best experience of my had a little bit of fun in with life,” Nelson said.

The Network Staff

managing editors: carmenmiller & isabelleswanson copy editor: kateschwaller photo editor: amaleapoulos graphics editor: sydneymonahan online editors: susanapettis & briannawessling front page editor: erinwalter

feature editors: emilydoll & ellierommelfanger opinion editors: anahingorani & laurenmayer indepth editor: elliemulligan sports editors: morganhobbs & maddiemingo entertainment editors: emmaherold & nataliekemler photo essay editor: alliemorrissey social media queen: victoriaackermann adviser: marshakalkowski

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How long were you in the DR (Dominican Republic) and what service did you do there?

A: We went from June 4 through June 15, and our main service work was helping the people of our village paint their newly built church.

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What was your favorite part of being in the DR?

The best part of the DR was the connection that I formed. The connections with my 10 Marian sisters are so strong, and I know that I can lean on any of them. I also got to meet such amazing Dominicans who welcomed us with open arms.

Did you make any special connections with other girls on the trip or with the natives?

I really connected with a young girl named Brenda. We played together and danced together. On our last day, we gave each other friendship bracelets and even shed some tears as we parted.

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What was the most rewarding part of your trip?

Through the trip I have formed a stronger relationship with God, and I am able to see Him shining through people more than I could before.

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Get the facts with Marian Mythbusters FICTION

Of course Field Day and Surprise Day haven’t been canceled!

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There will be WAT sales and others, but fewer than in previous years due to numerous food allergies.

This is false. More details about parking tag procedures to come.

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estruction. Complete situation so that we get an chaos. awesome situation later.”

Where room 112 and Students cannot wait for 114 used to hold class is now later to become now. “I’m so home to mounds of dirt and pumped about the labs!” juexposed pipes. Renovations to nior Mia Soulliere said. the chemistry labs started this Only three months remain summer until students and have a can see the completion long awaited date set for masterpiece. mid-NoWith Ethervember. haven occu“The pied, students construcwill need a tion is on new last-minschedule,” ute location to Principal print papers.

Mrs. Susie “The CollaboSullivan ration Room said. “Evwill serve as erything a temporary should be Etherhaven,” finished Technology

by Open Specialist Mrs. Archaeological dig Construction House on Jane Campbell workers dig out the floor in Room 114 Nov. 20.” said.

“We will in late July. Renovations will not be However, finished until mid-November. have a computno classroom er cart in the does not mean no class. Both corner in case people need a chemistry classes will move computer to use.” Students into Etherhaven, where stucan also go to Student Services dents can use the computers and use the computers there. for labs and virtual learning.

Until the construction “We will have to be a little finishes, students will have to creative with our chemistry adapt to a new learning envilessons this semester,” Honors ronment. Chemistry students Chemistry teacher Mrs. Stacy will occupy Etherhaven, and Tunink said. the last-minute printers will “Mostly we are going to get the Collaboration Room make the best of a not great and Student Services.

This will never happen!

President Higgins will have a heart attack if she hears this one more time!

Horror restroom memory recalled column by anahingorani

Restroom changes

graphic by carmenmiller

• new floors • new stalls • new hand-soap dispensers • new paint • new ceilings • new exhaust fan in the freshman restroom • new doors in the old building • new mirrors • *senior restroom received an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) approved stall *all floors now have at least one ADA approved stall

I walked in, picked a stall, no big deal, was just sitting down to my afternoon break when all of a sudden my stall door banged open and slammed against the wall!

I was positively petrified, and found myself face- to-face with a senior. Pure shock and mortification was surely evident on my face.

The senior shrugged, muttered a “sorry” and shut the stall door.

However, to a freshman, this seemed like the end of the world. In record time, I was engulfed in a sea of sweat. It dripped off my nose, down my back and soaked my armpits. My hands shot for the toilet paper. GONE. Looking back, I realize how dumb it is that I didn’t just ask a neighboring stall occupant for a couple squares of toilet paper. But hey, live and learn.

In my mind, this was crunch time. I didn’t have time to wipe! I bolted out of the stall and made a mad dash for the sink. I ran my hands under the weak stream of water and furiously pumped the soap dispenser only to find, surprise, no soap.

The line of people for the hand dryer seemed several miles long, leaving me with no choice but to dash out of the bathroom with my hands dripping lukewarm sink water.

I haven’t recovered.

So when I heard they were redoing the restrooms this summer, I was on cloud nine.

All of the student restrooms besides the Quad restroom received new flooring, bigger mirrors and the sinks that didn’t work are fixed. The doors on all stalls have also been replaced, along with new toilet paper dispensers installed. I, along with the whole student body, give a big thank you to everyone who is helping to make our restroom experiences a little more pleasant.

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Lost student. If found, please give map and reassuring hug. Likes cookies. Loves Field Day and Marian! graphic by sydneymonahan

If you’re feeling like a freshman today, totally lost and confused, or are a freshman and are totally lost and confused, please let this map be your guide. The Network staff recommends writing in your schedule below and highlighting what classrooms you will need so you will never be lost!

Write in your schedule Block

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recieving a picture through Airdrop

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crying in the refers to drama as “beef ” hallway “confident, independent, thinking leaders”

a parking tag

“Faith Hill a reference to “What did you “Can I borrow Gets EveryHigh School do this thing” or “All a pencil?”

Musical summer?”

Cows Drink Beverages” “Can I have a piece of gum?”

a Surprise Day conspiracy theory

headphones in the hallway

someone mentions a bake sale

talk of Marian Field Day

Cut this out and bring it around the school in search of some Marian scenes!

Bring a completed BINGO Card to the Journalism Room (Room 304) for a prize!

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First week schedule *Go to your homeroom at the beginning of each day*

Freshman Schedule

Sophomore Schedule

Study Skills & Mon. Digital Citizenship 8/22/16 @Student 7:55-8:55 Services

Mon. 8/22/16 7:55-8:55

Cracked But Not Broken @West Gym

Tues.

Reporting Bullying 8/23/16 @West Gym 7:55-8:55

Tues.

8/23/16 7:55-8:55

Naviance with Counselors @Homerooms

Ms. Mo/Sullivan/ Wed. 8/24/16 Class Meeting 8:35-9:35 @East Gym

Wed. Breakfast and Book 8/24/16 Presentation 8:35-9:35 @PAC & Cafeteria

Breakfast and Book Thurs.

8/25/16 Presentation 7:55-8:55 @PAC & Cafeteria

Thurs.

8/25/16 7:55-8:55

Junior Schedule Ms. Mo/Sullivan/ Mon. 8/22/16 Class Meeting 7:55-8:55 @East Gym Tues.

Breakfast and Book 8/23/16 Presentation 7:55-8:55 @PAC & Cafeteria Wed. Set Me Free Project 8/24/16 @Servants of Mary 8:35-9:35 Chapel Thurs.

Naviance with 8/25/16 Counselors 7:55-8:55 @Homerooms

Senior Schedule Breakfast and Book Mon. 8/22/16 Presentation 7:55-8:55 @PAC & Cafeteria Tues.

Ms. Mo/Sullivan/Class 8/23/16 Meeting 7:55-8:55 @East Gym Wed. Naviance with 8/24/16 Counselors 8:35-9:35 @Homerooms Thurs.

Graduation 8/25/16 Information 7:55-8:55 @West Gym

Ms. Mo/Sullivan/ Class Meeting @East Gym

Everyone Friday 8/26/16 graphic by PAC Sculpture 8:00-8:30 Dedication victoriaackermann & isabelleswanson @PAC 8:30-9:30 Walk-A-Thon Kickoff @West Gym