Marian High School Network October 2014 by Marian Student Publications

The Network Marian High School

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Volume 59 Issue 2

October 2014

Fight for peace IDEAS members pose with the words “IDEAS anti-bullying week 2014” on their knuckles to symbolize their fight against bullying. Photo illustration by maevenelson

IDEAS club raises bullying prevention awareness mariavaladez

or many, it is effortless to conclude that a bully is a mean-spirited person. While this could be true in certain situations, there are countless reasons as to why someone would turn to bullying. Who better to teach the student body these reasons than the Increasing Diversity and Equality Among Students (IDEAS) club? As October arrived and brought anti-bullying month into full swing, IDEAS undertook the project of dedicating a week to the education and awareness of bullying prevention. “I would like [Marian] girls to be aware of what bullying looks like for their generation of teenagers,” Counselor Ms. Kathy Janata said. “A lot of times, I think bullying still has that image of one person pushing another down on the playground or

several people ganging up against one person. I don’t always know if girls recognize all the facets of bullying.” “It includes things like gossiping, intimidating, and spreading rumors about people. I just want to make sure our girls are aware of what bullying really is and how hard it can be on people. I think bullying goes against the mission of Marian,” Janata, moderator of IDEAS, said. “We’re supposed to be kind to one another, have each other’s back, and be compassionate and sensitive, and we don’t always do that. All of us need to be reminded how to use social media in a kind way,” Janata said. Social media plays a considerable part among other factors in bullying, especially for teenagers of this generation. In 2010, according to the

Department of Health and Human Services of Nebraska more than 20 percent of Nebraska high schoolers reported being electronically bullied. Before starting off the week, IDEAS members adorned their club bulletin board by the BLUEtique with the theme “cyberbullying,” in recognition of the transitional shift bullying has taken. The bulletin board incorporated examples of how bullying is present in social platforms, such as Instagram, Twitter, and texting. On Oct. 13, the anti-bullying campaign kicked off with students signing an anti-bullying pledge during their lunch periods. Students were able to read statistics relating to bullying in the bathroom stalls and in homerooms. See IDEAS: Page 7

71% 19% Do you believe bullying is more of or less of an issue in high school compared to middle school?* Less of an issue 71% More of an issue 19% *Based on the response of 31% of students

International Servite Schools Network meets at Marian emilybashus & samchaney

t the beginning of October, things were a little different at Marian. Walking down the hallways, students could hear accents varying from Australian to French. The International Servite Schools Network (ISSN) conference was taking place Sept. 29 to Oct. 3. Students from France, Australia, and California attended this conference in Omaha. Adult delegates from India, Australia, France, Belgium, Mexico and the United Kingdom attended the conference

Next Conference: 2017-2018 Paris, France

Join the new ISSN club for more information and to become more involved in the network

as well. There were 13 students from other Servite schools in the conference, along with five Marian girls. At the conference, the students and teachers discussed what direction the ISSN would take in the future and how Servite schools can help each other. “We discussed ways to improve the ISSN program through all of the international schools. I learned about more schools across the world, for example, schools in South America and Mexico. We have also discussed ways to help our schools in India and the Congo,” senior Brooklynn Venteicher said. [There is not an exact count of how many Servite schools exist around the world because,] ISSN Coordinator Mrs. Kim Remmick said, “The Servite education charism is growing daily.” One thing that was determined at the conference was that the Servite schools would implement ISSN clubs within the next few weeks. This will allow the action plans that the student delegates came up with during the conference to be carried out more diligently. Students who have not yet

Art from across the world The students from all over the globe pose with the banners they created for Mass on Oct 2. Students from Servite High in California, Blanche de Castille in France and Servite College in Austrailia were in attendence. Photo by maevenelson attended an exchange or attended an ISSN conference will still be invited to join the club. Senior Mary Woodruff hosted Brooke Stoer, who was visiting from Australia, during the week, and was also was a Marian representative in the conference. Woodruff said

she enjoyed being part of both the conference and hosting a student even though it was quite stressful. “I definitely recommend doing both, however, it takes a lot of dedication with ISSN and planning ahead with your teachers to make the week less See ISSN: Page 3

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The Network [October 2014]

[2] News

GIRLS’ EDUCATION It’s not about the bracelet 60%

of the 71 million kids out of school are girls

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Percent of girls that don’t graduate class 8

Malala receives Nobel Peace Prize anabellemcdonald

1 in 4 girls in India completes class 10

Average years of education a girl receives in India

1.8 1020%

“It’s going towards “In India, girls’ education a school that has the is not considered same Servite values important and many girls are raised to believe that we see here at that they do not need or Marian.” -Mr. Andrew Bauer deserve the right to an education.” -Mary Woodruff, ‘15

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Campus Ministry’s Action Committee is selling bracelets for $5 each to raise money for a Servite school in India. Bracelets have been sold during lunch, at Parent Teacher Conferences, and during athletic events.

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Increase in a woman’s earnings for every additional year of education

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SOURCES: www.r4e.org and www.care.org

Gnimocemoh Spirit Week Photos by lizzyvandyke

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Malala’s biggest fan English teacher Mrs. Regina Lehnhoff poses with a picture of Malala Yousafzi

Day 1: Jersey Day Juniors Morgan Crockett, Alex Lager, Ally Hermanek & Clare Crockett

Day 2: Class Color Day Junior Devon Gottsch Day 3: Pajama Day Seniors Chloe Kutilek & Marley Hook Day 4: USA Day Freshman Rayna Bartling Day 5: Pair Day Sophomores Julia & Sophia Anderson

Present

ct. 10 marked an important day in human rights history. Malala Yousafzi become the youngest person to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. Even though the Taliban almost killed her for standing up for education, the only thing on Malala’s mind is how she can help girls like herself receive the privilege to go to school. English teacher Mrs. Regina Lehnhoff has always followed the issue of girls’ education. “Girls’ education in the Middle East has always been problematic. Malala’s story put a courageous face on the struggle of so many girls who fight daily for an education,” Lehnhoff said. What amazes Lehnhoff is the fact that Malala remains so humble and focused on her personal studies. “Malala lives in England now, but she is still going to school while doing all of these amazing things. She is an example to society while still doing all of the hard work herself,” Lehnhoff said.

Past

alala Yousafzi is a small girl with a huge, booming voice. Born in Pakistan in 1997, Malala was constantly haunted by the strict rule of the Taliban. When the terrorist group started to enforce laws stating that girls were no longer allowed to attend school, the young Pakistani was frightened for the thing that meant most to her: her education. Malala decided that her voice needed to be heard. Even after the ban, Malala continued her education for as long as she could. She became an icon for education and women’s rights. After hearing Malala’s name and what she is advocating for, the Taliban quickly tried to put a stop to her. In a horrific act of cruel and unusual violence, Malala was shot by the Taliban through the head in 2012.

Future

t is apparent that Malala’s actions have inspired an enormous revolution. What does this mean for the future of girls’ education? Senior Morgan Leatherman said she believes that Malala’s story should be a wake up call to all countries. “I think that Malala has proved that there are girls everywhere that want to be educated. By telling the world that an education is something that a young girl wants, not just an American ideal that is being pushed on to them, Malala called us to action. She is so powerful because she proved that an education is something that most girls need — and want — in today’s modern world,” Leatherman said.

The Network [October 2014]

News [3]

Habitat for Humanity builds houses and relationships

kathleenbever

arian has been involved with Habitat for Humanity since the 2011/2012 school year when former principal Dr. Susan Toohey wanted to incorporate another bonding event for girls and their fathers to strengthen relationships, even though events such as Pop Hop and the Father/Daughter Mass and Breakfast were already options. Thus, the idea of volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, a way for Marian girls and their fathers to continue to foster a relationship while also giving back to their community, came about. Religion teacher Mr. Kory Delkamiller is responsible for organizing Marian girls to work at the builds. He said he believes that the builds allow fathers and daughters to spend more time together in a ministry-related activity. “It’s a fun time and the ministry is such a vital ministry in this community. It’s neat for me to see the dads and daughters or the uncles and nieces working together side-by-side, encouraging one another, [and] giving each other a bad time,” Delkamiller said.

Junior Lilly Boyle attended a build in the 2013/2014 school year and says that it was a wonderful experience for her and her father. “I went with my dad and it did affect our relationship because it made us work together and figure things out, like measurements,” she said. At the build, Boyle was able to help out by hanging drywall and putting up shelves for a closet. She is looking forward to volunteering again in the future. “I hope to go to another build because I know it is for someone else, and it is a big impact on their life,” Boyle said. Although the goal is to continue building the relationship between fathers and daughters, in the past, a few girls have attended the builds with their uncles. Typically the group attends about five builds a year and girls who are at least 16 years old are allowed to participate. Girls and their fathers who are interested can contact Delkamiller any time to sign up for future builds.

Future Build Dates

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Interview by emilybashus & samchaney

Jake Steins California Hosted by senior Baylie Moravec

Mare Stevanovski Australia Hosted by senior Libby Bost

What is your favorite activity you did with your host? J

We played spoons. It got crazy intense and I won.

Guilluame Dunpont France Hosted by senior Erin Martinez

What did you think Omaha would be like? J

Corn.

Saturdays Nov. 22 March 21 April 18 May 9 Contact Mr. Kory Delkamiller any time at delkamiller@ omahamarian.org or in Room 318. Hard hat, soft heart Senior Erica Dunham saws wood at the ISSN build on Oct. 1. During the ISSN Conference, participants explored the Marian core value of service by lending a hand in the Habitat for Humanity build. Photo courtesy of Jen Christen

Aspire test does less than inspire tayloreicher

n early Wednesday morning, a cold gym, and yet another standardized test. Bubble sheets cover the tables as number two pencils fill in the bubbles while freshmen take the Aspire test. Standardized testing is something every student must go through in their school career. It prepares students for the ACT and SAT, which will inevitably determine if they’re able to attend the college of their choice. This year, the freshman class took the Aspire test on Sept. 24 and 25, which derived from previous standardized freshman tests like the PLAN and Explore test. “These tests are affiliated with the ACT and designed as an indicator for it,” counselor Ms. Kathy DeBoer said. Certain aspects of the Aspire test differed from previous tests. The English section was taken in freshmen English classes, separately from the rest of the test. Freshman Shanique Knight liked this difference.

“It would have taken longer [if it weren’t separate],” Knight said, “I was able to concentrate.” The math section received the most criticism. Students were asked to write a response as to how and why they got an answer for a particular problem. “It wasn’t the best, it was hard yet easy at the same time. [I had] some difficulty with the short answers because the questions were a bit complicated,” Knight said. The reason behind the short answer questions? “It challenges a higher level of thinking,” DeBoer said. While this test did receive a few complaints, it will overall prepare the freshman class by allowing them to get used to the set-up of the ACT and SAT The scores from this test will go to the students as well as the administration, the curriculum area team, and the counselors to help in the preparation process.

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Taco Bell and playing What Are The Odds.

A farm.

The pumpkin patch.

I had no idea, I just wanted to see it for myself.

What will you miss about Omaha? J

Corn.

What were you most surprised by at Marian? J

It’s all indoors.

The people — everyone is so nice here.

How big it is.

My host family and all of the new friends I met.

I expected it to be big, but not this big.

stressful.” Even though the student representatives from Marian were at school, they missed a week of regular classes. The visiting students all participated various aspects of the conference. Julia Armenti, a student from Australia, said her favorite part was “meeting all of the new people from around the world.” French student Tanouir El Amri enjoyed “the time where we were in the groups working on solving the issues with the ISSN and finding a way to unify the ISSN. I also liked the witness talks.” Mrs. Amy McLeay, a member of the Marian Social Studies Department who participated in the conference, enjoyed watching the student delegates work together during

the Habitat for Humanity build on Wednesday afternoon. “I think this is where you get to see the students put into action their commitment to service, especially for those who are less fortunate. I also think it’s amazing to see the leadership that develops among a group of high school students who didn’t even know each other two days ago and with all of these students being leaders in their own schools taking on the various roles needed to complete this task.” Venteicher said she realized how spread out the ISSN community truly is. “I learned about more schools across the world.” A big focus during the conference was talking about the various ways that they can help out the less fortunate Servite schools.

The Network [October 2014]

Opinion [4]

Eight Inches Later:

The Staff Speaks:

Getting over a drastic haircut

Grade obsession amounts to a loss of perspective L

et’s face it, education is expensive. Who knew it would cost so much to access the archives of intelligence? The most terrifying aspect of it all is arriving at college having done everything perfectly, and having absolutely no idea what to do with ourselves. Today, it seems as though college is the end goal for every high school student. We have spent so many years anticipating growing up, but our obsession over grades may make us forget that there is in fact life after college. Whether a “C” is our worst nightmare or a dream come true, we all obsess over our grades. Throughout our years of schooling, we have all been told a million times that every grade counts, and that if we want to get into a good college, we must have upstanding grades. For some of us, this means that we will try to be the absolute best. We will over-achieve, over-reach and over-study until we have found our way to the top of the class.

For others, this may mean trying our absolute best on every single thing but still coming out on the bottom. Either way, the obsession for perfection can control us. A student’s obsession can stem from almost anything; it could be a teacher’s attitude towards mediocrity, parental pressure to get substantial scholarships, or a personal overload on high expectations. We obsess because we want to be accepted into our dream colleges and earn scholarships. But sometimes, it seems that a drive to be the best comes from wanting to be better than the student sitting next to us. Competition over grades is an increasingly popular motivation. While this may be effective, it can be detrimental to the mental health of a student. A certain level of concern about grades is important, of course, but when the concern crosses into scary territory, there can be no turning back. As seniors on The Network

Wake Up America

What congress thinks They do

The Real Sam Chaney staff, we can attest that many of the things that seem dreadfully important now do not even get to be a part of our long term memory. Believe it or not, the majority of current college students cannot remember their best ACT or SAT score. They could not tell you whether or not they got an “A” on Mr. Baker’s Honors/AP American Government final. The things they do remember are much more valuable. They remember the friendships they had, the connections they made with amazing teachers, and how prepared (or unprepared) their high school experience made them for college. Despite what others say, what really matters is the individual. One day, we will hopefully be doing what we love despite a bad grade on an Honors/AP Calculus BC test. Our grades, GPA, and honors will not determine our entire future. Only we can decide how confident we will become.

Cartoon by emmiemcminn

What congress actually does

Letter to the Editor La lettre à l' Éditeur

En Francais: Bonjour, C’est une très grande joie pour nous les parents, que nos filles puissent vivre cette merveilleuse aventure à Marian. L’épisode de la douane a été un intense moment de stress pour tout le monde et surtout nos 3 jeunes filles de 15 ans qui entreprirent un si grand voyage non accompagnées. Heureusement, grâce à la Direction de l’école que nous remercions, cette difficulté a été surmontée et restera dans les mémoires comme un aléa tel qu’on peut en rencontrer en voyageant. Nous sommes reconnaissants aux familles d’accueil, à la direction, aux enseignants et aux élèves de Marian d’avoir réservé un si bon accueil à nos enfants et aussi à Monsieur Bergonnier et à l’équipe de Blanche de Castille d’œuvrer en faveur des échanges interculturels entre nos écoles. Suivre même à distance, la scolarité et la vie américaine de nos trois élèves; c’est aussi vivre avec vous la vie américaine. Merci! Bertrand Kerroux (Papa de Selma). In English: Hello, It is a great joy for us, the parents, that our daughters can live this marvelous adventure at Marian. The episode with the customs [officers] was a time of intense stress for everyone and especially our three girls of 15 who undertook a great journey unaccompanied. Fortunately, thanks to the Director of the school, whom we thank, this difficulty was overcome and will be remembered as an unexpected obstacle one may have while traveling. We are grateful to the host families, the administration, the teachers and the Marian students for having given such a warm welcome to our children and also to Mr. Bergonnier and the team at Blanche de Castille for making these intercultural exchanges between our schools possible. Following the same distance, education and American life of our three students; is also living with your American life. Thank you! Bertrand Kerroux (Father of Selma Kerroux). Submitted to the online Network: mariannetwork2015.wordpress.com

samchaney

ver the summer, I chopped off eight beautiful inches of my long, honey blonde hair for a donation to Wigs for Kids. That is enough hair for an entire ponytail. My beloved ponytail was gone. Now that I have cut off so much hair, I feel as though I have become kind of an expert when it comes to how haircuts are handled. I refer to them as the stages of hair grief. At first, I denied that the haircut ever happened. I wanted to just glue those eight inches back on and everything would be okay. I figured that I would still be able to style my hair the same ways I had when I still possessed what felt like six feet of hair attached to my head. I got almost the exact same three phrases from everyone that saw my new hair, “It’s not even that short,” and “It is still long” and that “You still have a ton of hair.” False. All of it. It felt like I had just gotten a buzz cut. My hair has never been this short before. I had always been known for my long flowing locks, and now the locks had disappeared. My hair was MIA and I just did not know what to do with myself. After I adjusted to how light my head now felt, I felt guilty. I kept on thinking that if I had just listened to my mom and not gotten it cut off, I would still have all my hair. If I would have just said “no,” when my coworker asked me if she could chop off my hair (no worries, I work at a hair salon), my hair would still be on my head. The next two stages, anger and depression, blended together. I had yet to find more than one hairstyle I actually liked with shorter hair. I was becoming increasingly frustrated and sad. I was up at midnight every night for two weeks Googling hair supplements, shampoos that make your hair grow faster. Anything and everything would help. I knew everything there was to know about hair supplements. I almost ordered at least three different brands, at least two times each. Every time someone told me they loved my hair, I politely said, “thank you,” but in my head, I wanted to cry and scream. My hair was gone and so was a piece of my heart. The next stage was acceptance. I finally realized that I cut my hair off and I had to deal with it. I made the decision to have my hair cut off. It’s just hair and it will grow back! I realized that a lot of my favorite outfits actually looked better with my shorter hair. It is just hair. It is not a big deal; I have bigger fish to fry (like applying to college). I am totally fine with my hair today, and I actually really like it. I doubt if I am going to go cutting eight inches of hair off anytime soon. I went through the stages, and now I have accepted the fact that my hair is eight inches shorter. It is growing back faster than expected, and I couldn’t be happier. Besides, it went to an amazing cause. Now a little girl with cancer got a free wig because of me, and that feels great. If you ever get tired of the same old haircut, consider donating it, you never know, you might just love your new do!

The Network [October 2014]

Opinion[5] Cartoon by megansmith

An Ode to Instagram:

On behalf of all aspiring teen photographers

I owe a great thanks to the Instagram app Instant online fame with just a click and a tap Thanks for filters that make my photos so flawless You’re responsible for my photography career, for Behind the this I am #blessed Curtain Do not think a 612 x 612 pixel box will restrict my many, many talents It is just enough room for pictures of seniors, expecting mommas, and tutu-clad infants lizzyvandyke Put me behind a chunky, clunky black lens And I release an image savage that gains followers by the hundreds Instagram is a place for a guru like me to work wonders Far surpassing Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr Without you I do not know where else I would share My discovery of the focus button — a find so rare I feel so in my element thanks to the 400+ likes I receive You can tell I am talented by my flannel long sleeve Lizzy Van Dyke’s Photography can be found in the bio box Followed by straight-faced pics of engaged couples and varsity jocks The fault is not in our stars you see, But in the sarcastic comments directed at me Maybe I will attempt being a teenage author as well For in the caption, an essay-long story of inside jokes I will tell All jokes aside at the end of the day, For everyone to achieve their dreams, I pray Do not let the sticks and stones break your bones Because I am famous all thanks to an app on my phone

Shower Thoughts With Lizzy:

Confidence is key: Fake it ‘til you make it

emmiemcminn aving confidence in myself isn’t something I achieved overnight. For me especially, ignoring all of my flaws is not easy. Stereotypically, women are more likely to be smaller and more introverted than men. What needs to happen for that stereotype to change? According to sociologist Amy Cuddy, “Our non verbals govern how we think and feel about ourselves and how other people think of us.” In other words, when I pretend to be confident, I am more likely to become confident. Change your posture for two minutes a day, and your mood will improve. Put your hands on your hips or put your hands up in a “V” with your chin slightly lifted. Two years ago, my dad showed me this Power Posing TED Talk. I watched the first half of it and said, “This is dumb, it is never going to work, I’m not even going to try it.” After I saw other members of my family power posing, I realized it isn’t that crazy of an idea.

So I gave it a second thought and tried it out. “Power posing” has had a huge impact on my swimming career. Before I started power posing, right before the race, I would stand behind the block with my arms crossed not being confident about my swim. I gave it my all in the races, but it always seemed that I couldn’t beat the girl next to me. After I started power posing before every race, I had confidence in my races. I started dropping time and that has proven to me the effect confidence can have on ourselves. After I experienced the confidence that power posing can give you, I started sharing it with my friends. They had a similar first reaction to mine. They also had a similar outcome as me- more confidence. I find it so interesting how your body language can change your mind. I also think it is essential for high school girls to have confidence. So take a couple minutes everyday, power pose, and give yourself some confidence.

Confidence boost in 3 steps Graphic by emmiemcminn

“The Confident Independent Thinking Leader”

1. Hands up in the air in a “V” 2. Chin lifted slightly higher than normal 3. Pose for 2 minutes Freshman Mia Hamilton

The Network 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.org Follow us @MHSbeat Also follow @MarianStuBo Pics or it didn’t happen! #marianyearbook2015

“The Wonder-Woman”

1. Hands on Hips 2. Chin lifted slightly higher than normal 3. Pose for 2 minutes Sophomore Claire Finken

Power of the Press Managing Editors: katiepallesen & megansmith Copy Editor: kathleenbever Photo Editor: emmiemcminn Graphics Editor: sarahmullen Online Editors: erincarollo & erinmartinez Front Page Editor: maevenelson News Editors: tayloreicher & anabellemcdonald Opinion Editors: samchaney & charlotteelsasser Editorial Writer: charlotteelsasser Feature Editors: emilybashus, blairkellner, laurenwarner, & annawinkeler Indepth Editor: kaylasullivan Sports Editor: maggiemainelli Entertainment Editors: lucyfindley & lizzyvandyke Photo Essay Editor: mariavaladez Columnists: samchaney & lizzyvandyke Adviser: mrs. marshakalkowski

The Network [October 2014]

[6] Features

Rollin’ in the innovation:

Heelys make comeback in Marian’s presentation of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ charlotteelsasser emember the awesome shoes that came out in the mid-2000’s that allowed the shoe owners to walk, run and roll? Heelys were the innovative, exciting new shoes that everyone between the ages of 8 and 14 had to have in 2007. And now, they are making a comeback for Marian’s presentation of Disney’s “A Little Mermaid.” For Mrs. Michelle Delisi, the show’s choreographer, the idea of putting 40 teenagers on Heelys was daunting. However, for Mr. Luke Ostrander, the director, there was never any concern to begin with. “I’m not worried, because I know they will be able to heal faster.” All of the characters who have fins wear them to appear as though they are not walking, but swimming across the stage. The students dance, change costumes, and do just about everything else on the Heelys. Learning to dance on the Heelys has not been a huge feat for senior

Fiona Kennedy, a sea creature in the production. But unfortunately, every once in a while, she will forget she is wearing them and put all of her weight on her heels. Suddenly, she finds herself flying backwards and inevitably landing on her bottom. “Sometimes, when I put my Heelys on, my whole body starts to ache,” Kennedy said. Fortunately, it has only taken a few hard falls for her to master the art of Heely-ing. Kennedy said she believes that with just the simple addition of Heelys, the show will look much cooler than most high school musical performances. For junior Sofia Hingorani, who plays Ursula’s evil minion, Flotsam, Heelying was expected to be easy because she owned pink and white Heelys as a kid. Her assumption was, to say the least, incorrect. Her left knee is currently in pain from having fallen so much,

and several other cast members are experiencing trauma from falls as well. She has witnessed many of Kennedy’s rough falls, including the time that Kennedy fell on her back so hard she bounced up off of the stage floor. Not every cast member is struggling with the so-called “shoe wheelbarrows.” Creighton Prep’s Tom White, junior Maggie White’s twin brother, has been called a “Heely god.” He is said to be able to hockey stop in the contraptions. A hockey stop involves an abrupt stop and a 90 degree turn. Even so, White, who plays Flounder in the musical, is not immune to a few falls. Hingorani can testify to this. “He once fell into the giant pile of shoe boxes for the Heelys and I laughed so hard I couldn’t breathe,” she said. Before the students could begin to learn how to dance on them, Ostrander and Delisi had to figure out how they were going to obtain more

To skate or to swim Senior Olivia Howard, who plays the role of one of Ariel’s sisters, practices skating on her Heelys during a rehearsal on Oct. 25. On a usual rehearsal day, the cast of the show can be seen skating around the lobby of the Performing Arts Center while waiting to practice their scenes. Photo by charlotteelsasser

Eat, Breathe, Read: erincarollo

Novelettes come together for the first book talk

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kay. Does everyone have food?” junior Kathryn Baginski asks the circle of girls in front of her. They all laugh and nod, eager to start the first Novelettes’ meeting of the year and to discuss Rainbow Rowell’s book, Eleanor & Park. Rainbow Rowell grew up in Omaha and her young-adult novels have become increasingly popular in recent years. The dialogue begins as soon as the girls are settled in their seats. “So what’d you guys think of Eleanor & Park?” “I didn’t like it.” “WHAT?!” “Why not?!” “I didn’t like the ending!” The cheery, yellow walls of Room 208 became the boundaries for the Novelettes’ haven as the girls launched into a fast-paced discussion. Each defends her own opinion and listens to her peers’ interpretations eagerly. The originally quiet circle is filled with laughs as the girls bond. “I love the unique range of girls I get to see and meet,” Mrs. Kim Remmick said. She’s been the club

Free food and free laughs Sophomores Beth Rouse and Mia Partridge met on Oct. 8 in room 208 to discuss the Novelette’s most recent book choice, Eleanor & Park, during their first meeting of the 2014-2015 school year. Photo by erincarollo moderator since its revival in 2009. Remmick often floats in and out of the Novelettes’ meetings, letting the girls be as independent as possible with their book club. “I sometimes add a tidbit [of my opinion], but mostly it’s their discussion, not mine.”

than 40 pairs of all-black Heelys. The company does not sell the shoes in plain colors in any stores, so they had to work with the company directly. The shoes cost an average of $50 per pair, which comes out of the theatre’s budget. Heelys was extremely cooperative and the cast received all the shoes they needed after just a few bumps in the road. The most frustrating part for the teachers was trying to get the right size because the company does not run half sizes. After sending back more than a few pairs of shoes, everyone finally had their correct size. Once the show is over, the shoes will be available for purchase to the students who wore them for the show. For Kennedy, this is great news. “I want to buy them and wear them to prom!” she said. Marian is one of the first high schools in the nation to get the opportunity to put on Disney’s “A Little Mermaid.” Because it is a pilot, there will be special guests from Disney Theatrical Licensing to see the show. They come to verify that Marian has not changed anything about the script or score. The show is coming together extremely well. While the directors are stressed, their faith in their students’ abilities is strong. “I am really happy with how it is going. I think that the sets and lights and sound and special effects are just going to be the biggest spectacle on stage we’ve ever had,” Ostrander said. “I just have this burst of excitement every time I see something really good happen. My dancers are phenomenal,” Delisi said. “It is just nice to have things come together so quickly. Some really good things are happening and I get really excited seeing the leads in character all the time. This will blow the audience away.”

This Year’s Reads

When the club members have squeezed every drop of discussion from Eleanor & Park, talk turns to picking their next book. They decide on the anonymously written story: Go Ask Alice. The book is the diary of a 15-year-old girl as she struggles with drug addiction. They schedule their next meeting for 7:15 a.m. on Dec. 3, giving any Marian girl who wants to attend plenty of time to read. Information concerning the Novelettes’ activities is posted outside Remmick’s door and students of every grade level are able to attend the meetings. Remember: every bookworm is welcome and there is lots of free food. Anonymous

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The following day, while students awaited their daily announcements, a surprise art competition was revealed, allowing students to visually express their views on bullying. Marian’s MBeat, which premiered during Wednesday’s homeroom, presented IDEAS senior core members Mary Hilton and Amber Bridgeford who emphasized the truth that although Marian may not suffer the same types of bullying to the degree of other schools, it is still essential to behave compassionately towards everyone. “Bullies tend to ‘target’ people who are opposite them; for example, an insecure kid with a crappy family life will likely pick on a kid who has a good relationship with his parents, or a stereotypically popular girl might pick on a ‘nerdy’ kid because she’s jealous of his good grades,” Hilton said. “Bullying typically stems from jealousy or insecurity to some degree. In other cases,

regular event will get people’s attention so that they can realize it’s a serious issue.” A focus on bullying on an individual scale can also address the issue. “The best way, in my opinion, to stop bullying is to continue to teach people to value themselves and see the good in who they are. I agree with Dan Pearce, who said: ‘People who love themselves, don’t hurt other people,’’ Janata said. IDEAS club invites the student body to find healthy ways of managing one’s own negative emotions and help others heal, rather than hurting them further. For the upcoming month of Novemeber, IDEAS will be celebrating the American Indian Heritage month with a movie.

“Bullies

tend to ‘target’ people who are opposite them.” -Mary Hilton ‘15

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On Tuesday, an art competition was held that allowed students to express their thoughts and feelings about bullying.

1 Count to ten ER DANGOF R ANGE

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Take a break

If you notice an escalation in a situation, call a “time out,” and take a break for 10-15 minutes.

Take deep breaths Take a few minutes to breathe slowly and from deep in your belly.

8 Ground

yourself

Grounding exercises can help you “snap out” of the anger cycle once it has begun.

You have probably heard this one before, but it works! If you can delay your response to something that is making you angry, you are more likely to make healthier choices.

2 Notice

your anger early Try to pay

attention to the small signals that you are becoming angry.

4 Distract yourself

10 Healthy Ways To Manage Anger

6 Practice letting

Notice when you’re intentionally holding on to your anger. Mindfulness exersizes can help you learn the “letting go” process.

Communicate assertively This

means communicating your needs or expectations clearly but not aggressively.

Do something that actively engages your mind, like reading a book.

Listen to calming music Listen

to music that promotes the opposite mood, this can help you reset your emotional state.

Take a problem solving approach

What are you angry about, and is there any way you could take action to solve the situation?

Graphic by mariavaladez On Thursday, a prayer service was held in honor of those who have died due to bullying and those who are still dealing with bullying.

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a person could be bullied based on her race, appearance, background, [or] sexual orientation. If they go against the majority norm; people may bully them out of ignorance, misunderstanding, and fear,” she said. At the end of the week, students, faculty and staff were invited to wear orange accessories and attend a prayer service Thursday morning in honor of those who have died due to bullying and those who are currently strugg-ling. Junior Sydney Bonnett readily supports devoting a week for anti-bullying prevention and hopes to see it continue. “Having it repeated every year and having it be a

SOURCE: Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD, bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/tp/angerlist.htm

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“Bullying is more than just punching, it can ar Am Cl b d also be a psychological game, so like er B ridgeford ‘15 an anything negative towards another can be considered a negative thing.” -Jessica Hudson ‘17 Graphic by mariavaladez & annawinkeler a

“I think it’s important to sign a pledge against bullying because it’s something tangible that encourages you and holds you to a certain standard that you then need to follow through on.” -Katlyn Martin ‘15

Asia Rollins ‘17

Marian seniors get inside look at Omaha Correctional Center M emilybashus & samchaney arian girls anticipate visiting the Omaha Correctional Center from the second that they sign up for Mr. Tom Baker’s Sociology II class. For 30 years, Baker’s class has had the opportunity to visit this prison ever since a student’s father was a physician for the facility. This prison visit offers an alternative type of learning experience for Sociology II students. These girls discuss crime and violence, from a sociological perspective, prior to the visit. During this unit, the girls learn about the functions of prisons and watch a few videos during class. Baker said that this is an opportunity that should not be overlooked. “When will they ever get a chance to talk to two people who are in prison for murder in the first-degree? In my mind, if we have public policy on prisons, we should have a population who is educated on them.” He said that this trip is a way for Marian girls to experience the criminal justice system.

Upon arrival to the prison located by the airport, the students were asked to remove all metal from their bodies and were then patted down and given a stamp on their left wrists. On top of being patted down, the students also had to go through metal detectors. Regular visitors to the prison have to complete the same process. While there, they were given the opportunity to listen to two men, both convicted of first-degree murder share their stories about why they are in prison and prison life in general. Along with this, the men often give Marian students inspirational advice and warnings because they want the girls to make the best of their lives and be successful.

To the shock of some of the students, the murderers sat in folding chairs towards the front of a room without handcuffs while the students sat at tables listening intently to the stories. The room was the size of a Marian classroom. The murderers were not in orange jumpsuits as expected; one of them was wearing a white sweatsuit and the other was in khakis and a sweatshirt. “It was intimidating knowing that they were capable of killing someone. But at the same time, I wasn’t scared that they would hurt us. I was more scared of the general population,” senior Maddie Neppl said. During the visits, the students see what a typical jail cell is like.

“When will they ever

get a chance to talk to two people who are in prison for murder in the first-degree?” -Mr. Tom Baker

Senior Megan Majewicz recalls, “The cell was very small, with a bunk bed, a little TV, lots of books, and a toilet. It was very run down.” Before experiencing the prison visit first-hand, students wondered if meeting the men who committed murders would change their views of the prisoners. “For the most part, I view them the same because they still committed those crimes. I can view them more as humans now instead of just murderers, though, after talking to them,” Neppl said. Baker’s goal for the students is, “For them to understand the dynamics of what a total institution is, and to figure out if that is the best use of Nebraska resources in dealing with especially the nonviolent criminal.” Baker is not aware of any of his former students pursuing prison ministry after high school, but he is aware of some students who decide to major in criminal justice in hopes of becoming wardens or members of the police department.

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How the body responds to being scared

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The eyes widen to let in more light.

Heart rate increases.

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Less blood against the skin makes one feel a chill.

Some systems shut down to free up more energy.

Tension in the muscles causes goosebumps.

More blood is sent to the major muscle groups.

t’s past midnight – the rest of your family is sound asleep, but a heavy load of homework forced you to burn the midnight oil. A thunderstorm rages outside and the wind howls eerily against the window panes. You are half asleep, brushing your teeth in the upstairs bathroom. Creeaakkk… You are 99 percent sure that the noise came from the abandoned downstairs, and suddenly, you are wide awake. Your reflection stares back at you in the mirror with wide eyes, a racing heart, and goosebumps. The noise was nothing harmful: a combination of an old foundation and the storm outside, yet your body responded with an intense anticipation of fear. Why do we experience fear? What is the psychology behind feeling frightened? How do our bodies prepare us for potential threats? The driving force behind fear is survival. Since the dawn of evolution, all animals and humans who have feared the right things have survived to produce generation after generation. For example, without fear, humans would be taking walks on the interstate, swimming with sharks, or sharing a Pepsi with an Ebola patient. Fear guides us and prepares us to handle dangerous situations. Some fundamental fears are thought to be genetically predisposed to everyone, such as a fear of spiders or snakes, because humans have a history of avoiding their diseases and poisons. In this way, fear can be thought of as an evolutionary instinct because even if someone has never come into close contact with a snake, he or she could still be wary or afraid of them. On the other hand, personal fears are conditioned individually from specific experiences. For example, if a young boy is badly scratched by a cat, he would have to get stitches. Years into the future, his brain could still associate the sight of a cat with the pain of the injury. These personal fears are unique to each individual and can cover a wide variety of topics. The mental recognition of fear happens within the nervous system so quickly that we don’t even realize we are scared until the response has already run its course. According to science teacher Mrs. Linda Brock, the brain responds to fear in a chain reaction that begins with a stressful stimulus (i.e. the creaking sound downstairs) and ends with the release of hormones. “The senses experience a sound, touch, or visual and your brain will recognize what it is. It sends a hormone to the adrenal gland which releases another hormone. This causes the heart and muscles to respond,” Brock said. The ways in which people react to fear are “similar, but not exactly the same,” Brock said. When people are faced with a frightening situation, the fight or flight response is initiated. “Someone will respond by either being frozen and unable to move or by being able to move quickly,” Brock said. The mental and physiological responses to fear are related to the adrenaline hormone that is released. The hormone courses through the body and makes one feel awake and alert. “People can become addicted to the feeling of adrenaline and that’s why they ‘like’ feeling scared,” Brock said. Adrenaline is what sparks the nerves to attention when howling wind leaves scared teenagers staring wide-eyed into the bathroom mirror. Although it may seem contradictory, fears exist for protection.

Alex Ramirez ‘15

confront your fears Whether it be a scary movie, a tornado or the alley in your neighborhood, fears have the power to hold people back. These 4 steps can help ease even the most terrifying of fears:

1. Talk to someone

you trust.

2. Something soft and 3. Convince

cuddly will make you feel secure at night.

yourself it isn’t real (if applicable).

4. Read a light-

hearted book or watch a funny movie. Brooke McCarthy ‘18 and Lauren Hart ‘18 Advice courtesy of www.wikihow.com/Stop-Being-Afraid

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“When I was in 5th-6th grade, I had a serious phobia of clouds, probably because of storms. It is called Nephophobia and I legitimately had it.”

Fear fanatics savor the scare katiepallesen

lood rushing, heart pumping, hands on their face and almost, but not quite covering their eyes with knees pulled close to their chest. They won’t look away; they need to know what happens. Boo. The blood-covered clown with a chainsaw pops out and the viewers can’t help but scream. There is no feeling like that of being scared out of one’s mind. Don’t get confused; this is a temporary fright. Hopefully one can recover after repeated nightmares, only to look forward to going through the process all over again. But that’s the point; it’s all for the experience. Watching a movie and knowing something is about to pop out, trying to prepare and not wanting to scream and embarrass yourself, all add to the thrill of the scare. Fright is hard to explain, but many people seem to take joy in the feeling. “I love the adrenaline

rush I get. And when my heart starts beating super fast, it energizes me,” senior Susie Dineen said. The month of October seems to be the prime scare time. With the weather getting colder and the nights getting darker, everything seems just a little bit more spooky. “Haunted houses are what really get me. Anything that jumps out at me freaks me out!” Dineen said. When the unexpected happens it causes a rush of blood and emotion; being scared causes every sense to go on overload and every hair on one’s body to stand up. Fear is often intense and out of one’s comfort zone, but it is unique to every person. Some consider it a challenge to even experience fear. “I never get scared over scary movies or haunted houses, so it’s fun to see if something can finally scare me,” sophomore Victoria Ackermann said.

The sense of fear can be felt in ways other than the typical scary movie or haunted house. Individual horrors are unique to the person. For sophomore Margaret Gerards, it “depends on the circumstances. I hate scary movies and haunted houses, but I love roller coasters and ziplining.” Multiple people replied to The Network survey stating that they are petrified by spiders or heights. The two are very different, but they can cause a similar reaction. The loss of breath, the frantic look for help, and the feeling of insecurity all add up to fear. While some may not enjoy the temporary “fear for their life” feeling, those who do can all relate. Some people just cannot deny the thrill they experience when getting scared. There is nothing quite like making it through the scare and then choosing to go through it all over again.

Marian horror story:

-Sadie Ahsan ‘15

“I’m really afraid of fish (mostly lake fish) and I can’t eat it either. If my family eats it for dinner, I have to leave the table. I actually caught a fish this summer, and I cried.” -Molly Miller ‘16

“I really don’t like chandeliers because I watched this movie when I was little where a chandelier fell on someone and killed them. Whenever I see one, I walk around where it’s hanging.”

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ne look at them, and anyone would know exactly who they are. They are exposed by nails bitten down to nothing but nubs, eyes darting from one side of the room to the other, and maybe even a little shake to their step. They seem a little terrified during fire drills because they hate surprises and will avoid any contact with multi-legged creatures. Sometimes they are even go by nicknames such as “Scaredy Cat,” or “Big Baby” (and most often not by choice, but they embrace it anyways). They’re a very rare population of Marian students, and they all hate to be scared. “I’m scared of everything, like scary movies and haunted houses, and all my friends like those things so I never go to that stuff with them, and that’s really hard for me,” sophomore Natalie Plewa said. What exactly fits into the category “everything?” Spiders, snakes, clowns, heights — pretty much anything that has been the main subject in a horror movie, to say the least. However, fears such as these don’t arise out of nowhere.

Take Pwela’s fear of snakes, for example; she has a clear memory of where that fear started. “At my old house, there was a snake living under the porch and I almost stepped on it when I was little,” she said. Senior Baylie Moravec has a clear memory of when her fear began as well. At age 4, Baylie unexpectedly gained a fear of sharks. “I was watching Shark Week while I was in Florida at the time. We went on a boat later that day and the captain pointed out some sharks and I freaked out,” she said. In moments such as these, fears can arise and stick around for long periods of time or just for a few hours. This was the case for sophomore Lauren Merfeld, who experienced her most traumatizing moment just last year. “I went to Universal Studios last Thanksgiving break and we went in this haunted house there. I already had a fear of haunted houses, so I don’t know why it was a good idea to go in this one. We get there and we walk into the third room and it’s this red room where this midget dressed as a

dwarf was just standing there like a statue. I just decided to walk by him but he cornered me and wouldn’t move, and so I freaked out and started bawling for three hours afterwards. It was the worst experience of my life, it was terrible,” Merfeld said. Thankfully, Merfeld has recovered from the haunted house visit and only finds herself scared of Halloween props that resemble dwarves. While fears can be a source of terror and fright for many, they can help to know when to stay away from something that will come back to bite later on (if it doesn’t already include a fear of something that bites). “It’s kind of like instinct,” Plewa said. “I know I’m not going to sleep if I watch scary movies, so being scared of watching them helps.” Being careful to avoid fear may mean catching less waves at the ocean or taking the long route to avoid the dwarf Halloween prop down the street, but take it from these girls; the extra work to avoid a scare can be well worth the trouble.

-Mia Partridge ‘17

“I am beginning to have a fear of elevators because I have seen too many crime shows where they drop suddenly and everyone dies.” -Makayla Sedlacek ‘18 Graphics by kaylasullivan

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[10] Features

Family ties within Marian walls Dance team buddy walk lucyfindley

t Marian, a few students are lucky enough to have parents who work here. To some students, having a parent work at their school sounds like a nightmare, but the students who have parents at Marian unanimously agree that having a parent here can be extremely beneficial. In a recent survey, 145 out of 214 Marian students said that they would not want their parent to work here. The reasons range from fear of awkwardness, to previous experiences with parents working at grade school that didn’t seem to go smoothly. Still, there were 67 girls who said they would enjoy their parents working at Marian. Many girls agree that it would be convenient having a parent at school to “de-stress” them and also to give them money, sign papers, and more things that students forget on a daily basis. Most of the fears students have about their parent working here don’t apply to the students at Marian. Senior Nicole Steiner and Mrs. Mary Steiner (Student Advisory Department) said they sometimes even go the whole school day without seeing each other, but they both enjoy knowing the other is there if they would need something. “It’s nice knowing everything going on at school and being able to inform Nicole on certain events and due dates,” Mrs. Steiner said. Just as some of the students answered they would like having their parent to work here for the convenience, this applies to Nicole. “It’s super convenient having my mom here so when I need papers signed or money, I can just go to her right away and get it done without having to remember to do something when I get home,” Nicole said. One of Mrs. Molly Witzenburg’s (Math Department) favorite parts about working as a teacher at Marian is seeing a different side of her junior daughter, Emmy. “It’s really cool being able to see a side of my daughter that other people never get to see in their’s. I get to see her at in-school activities interacting with her peers and other adults in her environment,” Mrs. Witzenburg said.

Emmy and Mrs. Witzenburg didn’t necessarily have expectations before their first year together, but both agree that the experience has been great. For the most part they have avoided any awkward or embarrassing situations, except for one time when they accidentally switched lunches and Mrs. Witzenburg had to interrupt Emmy’s class to get her lunch. As an incoming freshman, Maia Delkamiller was extremely nervous about having her dad teach here. “At the beginning of the year, I didn’t really want to be associated with him, I just wanted to focus on being a part of my class,” Maia said. Her mindset has completely changed through her years at Marian, and she now hopes to have Mr. Kory Delkamiller (Religion Department) as her faith teacher senior year. “I really want him to be my teacher senior year just to have that experience of my dad being my teacher. Not many kids get to say that, so I think it would be a fun dynamic,” Maia said. Sophomore Juliet Kolterman and her mom Mrs. Anna Kolterman (part-time Campus Ministry) also enjoy being at school together. Since Mrs. Kolterman is not at Marian as often as full-time teachers are, they do not see each other as often, but still manage to make the best out of it. “My mom has snacks in her office, and sometimes when I forget to have a paper signed by my mom, I can just find her in the school and have her sign it.” All the students who have parents who work here agree that the experience has been more than they expected, and they ended up enjoying having them work at Marian. Occasional awkward or embarrassing situations aren’t completely unavoidable, but they typically end up making the days a little more interesting. There are also times when students would like to have privacy and be in their own environment, and having a parent here can interfere with that. These issues seem small and unimportant when it comes to the unique relationship the students and their parents are graced with every day at school.

I really want him to be my “teacher senior year just to have that experience of my dad being my teacher. Not many kids get to say that, so I think it would be a fun dynamic. -Maia Delkamiller ‘16

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he Down Syndrome Alliance (DSA) and National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) hosted their annual Omaha Buddy Walk on Oct. 4. The walk was held at Stinson Park, where there were carnival games and activities for families to enjoy prior to the walk at 11:30 a.m. People of all ages participated in the one mile walk around the park to support kids and families affected by Down Syndrome. In total, over $107,000 was raised for DSA and NDSS. The Marian Dance team was invited to create a balloon arch and to help cheer on the walkers.

Balloon bonanza Senior Hannah Drazdys blows up one of the many balloons used to create a balloon arch for the walk. The hardest part for Drazdys was having to work without her gloves on the crisp Saturday morning in order to secure the balloon onto the helium machine. Photo by laurenwarner

Bright faces welcome walkers Once the arch was completed, it was placed at the start of the one mile walk. The dance team girls stood in front of the arch and cheered on all Buddy Walk participants. Photo by laurenwarner

The Blue Brew Marian’s very own coffee shop led by the Future Business Leaders of America

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All proceeds go to the Arbor Day Foundation, where every donation of $25 saves 6,250 square feet of rain forest.

Nothing but smiles Cooper Pol is pushed through the balloon arch by his father. Cooper is the son of Peter Pol and Alicia McCampbell Pol, ‘97. He is one of many children who was supported by his family and friends during the Buddy Walk on Oct. 4 at Stinson Park. Photo by annawinkeler

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National Honor Society tutors offer help to all students annawinkeler

he day the alphabet was integrated into math, everything became confusing. An “x” here and a “y” there can cause confused looks and worried girls. The seniors of National Honor Society (NHS) are the girls to turn to when a student needs help. The National Honor Society chapter at Marian embraces the large task of offering peer tutoring.With guidance from Mrs. Kathy DeBoer, school counselor and NHS sponsor, the peer tutoring program runs smoothly all year. “There is amazing tutoring going on in this room [Student Services] and amazing tutors who go far beyond what they are required to do. They take a student under their wing and

do more than I ask. It is so inspiring,” DeBoer said. According to DeBoer, math is the subject that most people need help with, but these tutors are versatile. Students can get a tutor in almost any subject from Spanish to chemistry. Twice a week tutors work diligently for one class period to help in any way they can. Setting up a tutor is a simple process; simply talk to DeBoer, student success coordinator Mrs. Jen Christen, or any other counselor to pick a time that works. “I look for good matches,” DeBoer said as she explained her process for assigning tutors. She works hard to match schedules and to match students with

tutors who have experience in those classes. Alex Regan, a senior NHS member, focuses on all of these things when she helps sophomore Julia Anderson with chemistry and American History. “I have Remmick for European History and she has her for American History, so I try to share my tips on how I am studying for that class with her,” Regan said. “Her tips are working for my classes,” Anderson said. DeBoer tries to accommodate the students’ needs, but it doesn’t always work out. Between the hectic lives of the NHS tutors and the students, it can become difficult to find a girl who has experience with that subject and is free at the same time as the student.

“Sometimes [tutoring] can become a side by side study session with someone who is also in that class,” DeBoer explained. DeBoer recommends going to the teacher first. If the student is still struggling, she then recommends looking into receiving a peer tutor. Two times a week for as long as the student needs can allow for a significant impact. In addition to the peer tutoring program in the college center, there is always a science or math teacher in the math tutor room and a National English Honor Society student at the Marcella Writing Center in Student Services every day but Wednesday from 7:20 to 7:40 a.m.

Meet your Sisters Graphic by blairkellner & laurenwarner

Favorite part of being a Servant of Mary: I think being with all sisters for celebrations and who we are as a community. What Marian girls should know: We are a community: a praying community, a Servite community, helping others, especially the poor. We do help others and listen to them.

Sister Mary Stephen

Favorite Candy: I like coconut.

Favorite part of Marian: I’ve only been here a year and a half. I am amazed at all the things Marian does and is doing. What Marian girls should know: We are here and interested in them and their achievements. Favorite Candy: I like Three Musketeers because there are no nuts and they are so soothing.

Sister Rita Mary Morrissette

Trap team goes for the gold, one shooter at a time megansmith

unior Katie Petersen never thought that staring at a ceiling fan for an hour would count as athletic training for trap shooting. She never thought she would spend hours staring at a ceiling fan with her personal trainer in order to practice at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. But over the past summer, Petersen found herself doing both of those things. “I started training 24/7 once I found out about the Olympic training; I practiced running and jumping. It was ridiculous. I even went to this training that helped me focus my eyes, and a past Olympian told me one way to train that muscle in my eye is to stare at a ceiling fan, so I would spend an hour staring at a ceiling fan,” Petersen said. “It helped me see the targets better because they’re faster at international.” After sending in an application during last January to the camp and spending countless hours both on the range and in physical training, Petersen was given the chance to practice her trap shooting skills with not only other teenagers, but Olympic athletes as well. She was the only shooter chosen from the Midwest for the camp. Even after making it into the camp, Petersen’s dedication had to continue, as she had to wake up at 6 a.m. and shoot until the late evening hours. “We had 30 minutes to eat and get dressed, then we were off to the range. We also had 30 minutes for lunch, but we shot all in between that-and there

was no downtime.” Still, the review of the trap team have had the chance over her time at the camp was nothing to perfect their aim with experiences less than a five star rating. such as these, the team itself has gone “[The experience] was to great leaps and bounds within the overwhelming but awesome, because past few years. To start, in six of the you’re around all these awesome last ten years, the team has won the athletes that are all accomplished and girl’s state championship (and have these awesome coaches and you’re just kept the state championship title like, wow.” for three years in a Just as the row). Also, their state [The experience] was coaches at repertoire has allowed the training them to beat almost all overwhelming but center were the boys teams in the awesome, because you’re excited about competition; just this Petersen’s around all these awesome last year, the girls beat a skill level, boy’s team in a shoot off athletes that are all Marian Trap to earn second overall in Team Coach competition. Even after accomplished and these Bruce Esser competing for Marian awesome coaches and shared the in state and national same level of competitions, alumni you’re just like, ‘wow’. enthusiasm for go on to shoot in college -Katie Peterson ‘16 his shooter’s and are aiming to move achievements. onto international He has seen Petersen grow as a competition. Maddie Worth, ‘14 a shooter from her first time on freshman at Texas A&M, is just one of the range as a freshman to an the many alumni who have gone on to accomplished shooter before even shoot in college. starting her junior year. Although the team has gone to “She improved every week, and unimaginable heights within the past at the end of her freshman year, she 14 years, Esser sees a wide range was shooting two, three, four times of improvement in ways to prepare a week. She really takes instruction the girls for trap shooting outside of well, and when we said ‘do this instead Marian. of that’, she started doing that, and “We’ll continue to develop as a of course between her freshman and team-we have four coaches that sophomore year she became third in have been certified as trap shooting the nation. Now she’s simply working coaches, we’re gonna start working on on consistency.” Esser said. international events in addition to the While not only individual members events we shoot here in Nebraska. The

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colleges are looking for girls that can shoot more than one event, so we’re going to shoot some skeet in addition to trap and we actually shot some skeet over the summer.” Esser said. As the list of opportunities continues to grow for the trap shooting team, members like Petersen have a bright future ahead of them in the trap shooting world. “I should try and look more internationally and try to make the Junior Olympic team or the Olympic team, but I’m definitely looking to do it in college. I already have a few schools that offered me full ride scholarships,” Petersen explained with a smile. But for now, she plans to keep staring at ceiling fans until she can make it back to the training center as an Olympian.

Scan the QR code on an iPad to view a video of Peterson trap shooting at an international competitition.

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[12] Sports

Softball team puts its game face on to change banner’s face

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the number of miles between Marian and Hastings, where state softball was held. This number has been a motivator for the Marian Varsity softball team while they worked on making a mark on the softball banner in the gym. At the beginning of the year, the softball banner in the gym was the only banner without a year on it, a fact the 2014 softball team aimed to change since their first meeting as a team. On Aug. 11, the team started their season with the mindset of qualifying for state after seven years of falling short of qualification. The girls practiced every single day after school, and even on Saturdays if they didn’t have a tournament. The softball team made their way to state which started on Oct. 15, and continued until the 17th. The

Daly finishes incredible season Junior Kellyn Daly pitches against Lincoln North Star in the first round of state. The Crusaders went on to win, 6-1. Daly finished the season leading Nebraska in strikeouts (203) and earned runned average (1.13). Photo by katiepallesen

Crusaders had a tough challenge ahead of them, as they faced topranked teams such as Papillion La Vista and Millard South. Marian and Papillion La Vista played against other multiple times throughout the season. The team realized that it was going to take a lot of work to beat teams such as Papillion La Vista to make it on the banner. The importance of taking it one game at a time to reach their goal was stressed, especially during state. In the end, Marian defeated Papillion La Vista to advance to the final against Millard South. “It felt amazing to beat Papio. I think that if it would have been any other team, then it would not have felt as good. Don’t get me wrong, making it to the championship was Fun for all ages The infielders huddle before an inning in their state-opener. All grade levels great, but because we beat Papio to were represented in Marian’s infield. Photo courtesy of kelsey o’connell get there, it was that much better,” senior Gabbie Jonas said. of our hard work had paid off,” Jonas Jonas said. Senior Linsey Sanchez felt said. “I think the best part was seeing just as much excitement for the Sanchez happily agreed, “It the whole school get involved in the unimaginable win: “I can honestly honestly hasn’t hit me that we made softball team. The support that we say I will never forget that game in it on the banner, I think it will hit me received was awesome and we really my life. That is the game we will when I actually see the number on the appreciate it. I also think the best part be talking about years from now. banner. I will for sure cry when I see it was being a senior, and leading the The game was so hype and upbeat, because all our hard work paid off.” team in the right direction. My fellow everyone on the team was just feeling The team says that the student seniors and I couldn’t have ended it. It was a well-deserved win that is body has done a wonderful job this the best four years on a better note,” for sure.” year supporting the team, and they Sanchez said. After defeating Papio to move on don’t want the excitement to stop “I want the school to know that the to the final game, the team made anytime soon. “I just want the school softball team is one big family. We Marian history by finally branding the to support the softball team. I know all had one goal in mind and worked coveted softball banner in the gym that this year it was easy to do so really hard to achieve that goal. Oh, with the year 2014 in the Runner Up because of our success, but I want the and not to brag, but we can get down space. support to keep pouring in for years to the song Lip Gloss,” she said. “I can’t even describe it. I just to come. We put in a lot of work and The Crusaders ended with a record remember hugging Linsey [Sanchez] it’s nice to know that it’s appreciated,” of 27-6. because I was so excited. It felt like all

Rohlfs, volleyball program reach 700-win milestone emmiemcminn

fter 26 years of coaching at Marian, co-principal and head coach of the varsity volleyball team Ms. Rochelle Rohlfs reached the milestone of coaching 700 wins. On Friday, Oct. 3, the varsity volleyball team beat Fremont in two sets for Rohlfs’ 700th win. “I don’t think of the 700 wins as a personal accomplishment, I think of it as a program accomplishment,” Rohlfs explained. “I’ve been doing this a long time. Seven hundred

wins means that we’ve had a lot of talented teams in my time here at Marian, and I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to coach them.” “My coaching philosophy is that discipline is very important to be successful and installing confidence through the girls hard work and then also team work. I always emphasize that a great team wins,” Rohlfs said. Rohlfs reminisced on one of her most memorables games: last year’s

state championship. Because they were the underdog, she believes it was a true testimony to the character of the girls on the team. She has also coached the volleyball team to two other state championship titles (1999 and 2009). “I enjoy the challenge of taking a group of dedicated girls and trying to get the most out of each player and to recognize their best role to make the best team,” Rohlfs said.

Marian golf team: they’ve got drive!

Rohlfs recognized Juniors Andy Hanus, Maren McGuire and Brittany Witt and senior Kelsey O’Connell congratulate their coach, Ms. Rochelle Rohlfs for all of her success on Oct. 23. Photo by emmiemcminn

Marian junior takes the district title, finishes fourth at state maevenelson

he sun is shining, and a light breeze blows through her hair as she gazes over the green course in front of her. On this mild October afternoon, junior Makenzie Fuss lines up her feet, relaxes her shoulders and takes a swing. This year’s varsity and JV golf teams, coached by Mr. Jim Miller, consist of 11 members. There are no seniors on the varsity team, which means juniors Makenzie Fuss, Ally Hermanek and Abby Hermanek have been leading the team this season. “It is hard sometimes not having any senior members because I am the only member of the team who can drive, so sometimes moms have to help get us

to our tournaments,” Fuss said. said that because this is her third time Having a small team does have its qualifying that it isn’t necessarily surperks. “Golf prising, but is a very close that doesn’t sport. I love the make it any friends I have less exciting. made from golf“We do ing at Marian, have a golf from Marian team and we and the other are actuschools,” Fuss ally pretty said. good,” Fuss This year is said. the third year in And our a row that Fuss team is has qualified for Golf team goes for gold Junior Mackenzie Fuss shares more than the state tour- a few words of thanks at the golf state pep rally on Friday, just pretty nament. Fuss good. Oct 10. Photo by maevenelson

Fuss shot an 80 at the district tournament, placing first individually and helping the team earn the runner-up title behind Lincoln Southwest. Other team members who competed at Districts were junior Abby Hermanek with an 88, sophomore Grace McMinn with a score of 96, junior Ally Hermanek with a score of 102 and sophomore Isabelle Swanson with a score of 122. This qualified the team to compete at the state tournament on Oct. 13 and 14. At the state tournament, Fuss shot a 177 over the course of two rounds and placed fourth individually. The team tied for fifth overall.

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Cross Country team looks forward to bright future anabellemcdonald

ndurance. Strength. Courage. These three words can summarize the skillset needed to succeed at cross country. Rarely a day goes by where the dedicated athletes aren’t out running their courses after school. Sophomore Sophia Anderson has had an especially promising season, being one of the top four runners on the team. Part of her success this year came from her intense summer conditioning. “I prepared for this season by doing the 300 mile club. The 300 mile club is where runners can get ready for the cross country season by running every day during the summer for about 3.5 miles (or more). Once the summer is over, the total mileage ran should add up to at least 300, which is what I did,” Anderson said. A sport different than the rest, cross country running takes a certain type of girl. Physical stamina and athleticism are often adjectives associated with the sport, but Anderson thinks differently. “Personally, I think all it

in cross country. Knowing that I have them to help me get through all of the intense practices and meets is relieving,” Anderson Season of growth Cross country girls are all smiles after a successful race at said. Kearney on Sept. 29. Photo courtesy of Annette Griffin “My favorite takes to run cross country is positivity, memory from this season was during dedication, the drive to push yourself the Prep Invitational Fontanelle meet and guts,” Anderson said. when Marian had a great running Even with the grueling workouts, pack. We all ran side-by-side the the cross country team managed entire meet and then our pack all to have their fair share of fun this placed within about 15 seconds of each season. They quickly bonded through other,” Anderson said. running their courses together and Head coach Mr. Roger Wright is having team dinners. “I really like the excited for the young stars rising on bonding experience with the team

his team. “The cross country team is a young team, so this was a learning year. Our team has always been in or around the top 10 teams,” Wright said. Stars such as Anderson have excelled and grown this year. However, this is the first year since 1991 that no Marian cross country runners have qualified for the state competition. This fact doesn’t deter Wright. If anything, this makes him even more hopeful for next year’s imminent success. “We only just missed state by one place both as a team and in some individual races. However, just missing state this year could help us. Their hunger for wanting to go could help push us even further next year,” Wright said. After a competitive season, the cross country team is rewarded with a well-deserved break. Even though the season is over, the excitement remains for the upcoming 2015 season and all of the talent that it will bring.

Another sophomore, Maddie Helm, found her inspiration to play hockey elsewhere. “When I was younger, my family got tickets to a Maverick’s [hockey] game. My brother started playing after that, and I wanted to play too.” Helm said seeing her brother play made her want to play even more. Finally, her parents allowed her to start playing. Seven years later, she still finds thrill in the game she first

more aggressive and focus more on hitting and not as much on getting the puck.” Although they might be a little rougher, the satisfaction of a victory is worth it. “I like beating boys,” Crump said. At each game, Crump and Helm are one of five people on the ice at a time. Before each game, Crump says her coach used to remind them of three things: ice is slippery, ice is hard, and not to cry in hockey. Crump’s position is right wing forward. A right wing forward goes up and down the right side of the ice playing mostly offense. Helm is a defender and has the job of making sure the puck does not get past her. As she said, “It’s just fun!” By just having fun, Helm has learned a lot. “I have learned self discipline, to work hard, teamwork, time management, respect for others and myself, dedication, and organization. I have learned from girls I have played with and coaches, good or bad.” Crump loves the thrill that the sport brings her each match. “I like how fast this game is with no breaks. It is a game that doesn’t stop moving.” Crump and Helm both hope to continue playing hockey, at least through the rest of high school. Although each has their own motivation for beginning hockey, the girls share a love for the same sport. Crump summed it up well when she said, “Some people think I am too small and that [hockey] isn’t a sport for girls. But you can’t let that get to you.”

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ive years ago, sophomore Julia Crump traded her figure skates for hockey pads. She decided to try out for girls’ hockey, a widely popular sport in her home country of Canada. In Canada, the sport isn’t just popular with boys; even girls have found their way into the hockey arena. Two years ago, when Crump’s family moved to the United States for her father’s job, she decided she would continue playing the sport.

experienced when watching the Mavericks. Both girls are part of competitive all-girls’ hockey teams. Their seasons begin in early September and wrap up in late March. During the season, the girls usually play at the most twelve to fifteen hours of hockey a week. When games are played in-state, they are either at Tranquility or Ralston Arena, but some are played out of state. This year both Helm and Crump are traveling for games. Crump’s team is going all the way to Columbus, Ohio to compete. Helm says that even excluding travel expenses, her family can spend up to $4,000 on hockey a year. Because they play for different leagues, the girls do not compete against one another. Although she sometimes practices with boys, Helm only competes against other allgirls’ teams, but Crump’s team plays both girls’ and boys’ teams. Crump says she definitely notices Stickin’ with the boys Sophomore Maddie Helm practices at Tranquility on Oct. 27. Helm practices with both girls and a difference between the two genders and boys three days a week. Each day, the players run through several drills to build up their hockey skills. the way they play Photo by laurenwarner hockey. “Boys are

McDermott goes from Creighton Bluejay to Chicago Bull understandable. He still put up some pretty impressive numbers, like an average 4.9 rebounds per game, and 25.6 minutes per game, which is a lot of time for anyone, especially a rookie. Not only is McDermott adjusting to a higher level of play, but he is having no trouble conforming to a new team and set of fans. “Great to put on the Bulls jersey last night, excited to play in Detroit tonight!” McDermott tweeted on Oct. 7, the morning after his first

preseason game. Although the Bulls had an overrall mediocre preseason, going just 4-3, McDermott’s loyal Omaha fans should give his new team a chance. His jersey may be red instead of blue, but he’s still sporting his number three, the number that made him Doug McDermott.

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‘Nightmare Before Christmas’: The dream Halloween movie erinmartinez

ctober marks the beginning of what is dubbed by many as “the holiday season.” The holiday season includes pumpkin patches opening their doors, comfy sweaters hanging on mannequins everywhere, leaves changing their colors and falling to the ground, all while Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas compete for the spotlight. However, the holidays would not be complete without a classic holiday movie. “The Nightmare before Christmas” is the perfect movie to celebrate the holiday season with. The story revolves around Jack Skellington, the king of Halloween Town, who stumbles upon a neighboring town that only celebrates Christmas. The town is full of little

elves and bright Christmas decorations. Throughout the movie, Jack attempts to bring the cheeriness he found in Christmas Town back to his home. He manages to convince the residents of Halloween Town to attempt a Christmas celebration, but they don’t get the cheerful spirit quite right. This fun-filled holiday movie was directed by Henry Selick in 1993. The famous Tim Burton style animation and writing are brought to life by Danny Elfman and Chris Sarandon as the voices of Jack Skellington. The movie is rated PG. Each year, as the holidays roll around, chat rooms and Disney Channel fanatics begin debating over which holiday this movie belongs to.

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A spooky tale: Mystery Manor nightmare s Sarah falls asleep on a dark, windy night… She transcends to 18th and Cuming. “Ahhhhhhhh!” She jolts into consciousness on an old, haunted manor to the sound of a blood-chilling scream. It is after dusk on a moonlit night, and she realizes she’s waiting in line with her four friends to enter the tall, mysterious house in front of them. Most people around her are teens and young adults talking quietly, occasionally interrupted by the blare of a horn or a chuckle of a clown. There is an air of anticipation around her, yet a sense of comfort and calmness. As she enters the house and pays $12 for admission, she holds her breath as she is confronted by a bloody, cynical clown with a crooked smile. He tells her and her friends the haunted history of the house, then beckons them up the dimly lit staircase. What came next was the most twisted of nightmares. Hastily walking through the house, the friends quickly fall into a trance of fear. The brave soul of the group, who volunteered to walk first, pretends not to be scared. However, she periodically stops upon running into a ragged, twisted body sprawled across the floor or a dark, silent man lurking near the door of a new room. Another friend, glued to her back, was the screaming ghoul of the group. Upon any flash, movement, or noise, she shrieks at a pitch that would cause any other person’s vocal chords to burst. The last friend in the group, who was forced into the house

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A spook-tacular tradition continues Before its revival, the last time Marian students gathered in the West Gym to watch a Halloween movie was in 1991. In the past years the movies have included: 2012 “Wait Until Dark” 2013 “Dial M for Murder” 2014 To be revealed October 31 at 12:42 p.m.

Omaha Uncovered

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With a mixture of Halloween and Christmas elements, it is hard to tell which holiday to watch it on. I would call this a Halloween movie because the focus is on a man from a Halloween town and how he comes to appreciate his town. The many Christmas elements give it a cheery mood, but they are overshadowed by the large amount of Halloween aspects. This movie is great for all ages because of the fun, interesting plot that also sends an excellent message, which is that change can be a good thing, but too much change never is. This is the perfect movie to put on while babysitting or spending time with the family during the holiday season, or more preferably, on Halloween.

against her will and somehow ended up at the back of the line, never ceases to talk to herself. Murmuring things such as “they can’t touch me” and “this isn’t real,” she is clearly the scaredycat of the group. They proceed through, room after room, up creaking stairs and down sloped hallways, past people in cages and possessed characters. They are lucky not to encounter any strobe lights, but the lighting is dim: a few rooms being pitch black! Music and noises cause the hairs on Sarah’s neck to stand erect. She finally exits the house of horror down a slide and out into the fresh night air. Sarah wakes with a start and fumbles to switch on her bedside lamp. Realizing it was all just a dream, she smiles at the great fun she had. It wasn’t that scary after all, and she almost wishes she had been more frightened. All the effects were interesting and the experience enthralling, but she was never truly scared to the point of frantic running (although her friends’ experiences were much different). Instead of a gory, bloodsplattered scare, the manor frightened her through deep, dark thoughts of torture, death, and paranormal presence. Sarah checks under her bed and turns the lamp off. She reflects on how strange it was that the visit in her dream took probably an hour to wait in line and walk through the manor house, yet the experience felt like it was still going. She falls back asleep in anticipation of another haunted, Halloween nightmare.

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Fall Recipe: Pumpkin Bars Graphic by anabellemcdonald

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- 4 large eggs - 1 2/3 c sugar - 1 c vegetable oil - 15 oz. can of pumpkin - 2 c flour

Using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until well-mixed and fluffy

Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin combination and mix at low speed until smooth. Pour the batter into a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. baking pan

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- 2 tsp baking powder - 2 tsp ground cinnamon - 1 tsp salt - 1 tsp baking soda

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What did you think of the pumpkin bars? “I love pumpkin-flavored desserts! It is cool how it is orange. The cream cheese frosting was my favorite part“ -Brittany Powell ‘18

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1. Can I start you guys off with any drinks? 3. Hello, hello, hello, lucky caller number A. All coffee, all the time B. Nothing like a Shirley Temple after a long day C. A tall glass of milk - hey, make it chocolate, I’m feeling crazy D. Juice, us, trust -- a couple things I can’t spell without “U” E. A little DIY concoction of oxygen, plasma, and cells

2. Hey, who is that cutie over there?!

A. As a devoted girlfriend in a long-term relationship, no “cutie” will be catching my eye B. The boy who picks on me the most is dreamy C. I’m afraid I like the guy who is exactly like my dad D. My heart skipped a beat when I saw him in the street, and at school on the playground, I really want to see him on the weekends E. I go for the quiet guys… Always rooting for the underdog

17, number 17! Caller, what song are you requesting tonight? A. Manheim Steamroller B. No time for music, I’m always on the move C. Michael Buble’s latest hit please! D. Boi bands -- obviously! E. Rainy day slow jams, maybe even just forget the radio and listen to my record player because no one understands me

4. You are in a chair of your choice -- what position do you sit in? A. Slightly hunched over -- God bless my weary, weary bones B. Criss-cross applesauce C. One leg crossed over the other, drawing little shapes in the air with my toe D. Sprawled out, overly-confident, feeling at home anywhere E. Arms and legs crossed, shivering even though it isn’t cold

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Wallflower for the first time -- how do you feel? A. That boy is so cute -- I just want to pinch his wittle cheeks B. Uninterested -- I’ve seen better - heck, I could do better because I am a star C. I don’t exactly have a lot of downtime, so with nothing to compare it to, I guess it rocked D. I have never felt more infinite! Gah! E. It’s nice to know other people are introverted and adorable like me. I’m a wallflower, but I thought I was the only one

6. What is your most keen sense?

A. Not hearing, certainly not my eyesight… I guess touch? B. My voice. It’s angelic. C. The inverse of hearing -- I am great at selective listening D. My eyesight -- I give this little smolder, but still have eagle eyes E. I have this weird sixth sense -- probably magic

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Father Daughter Mass: Grateful For What You Have Shared Fatherly love Sophomores Emma Eaton (front) and Blaire Kratochvil (back) embrace their fathers in a hug. At Marian, this is seen as an alternative to shaking hands during the peace offering, and has been a tradition for several years.

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n the Sunday morning of Oct. 12, fathers accompanied their Marian girls to attend the annual Father Daughter Mass held at UNOs Scott Conference Center. “[Father Daughter Mass] gives dads and daughters a reason to take time out of their busy lives and spend quality time with each other,” junior Allison Zuerlein said. The mass was a grand success with 360 attendees.

Our Father, who art in Heaven Sophomore Natalie Kemler lovingly holds hands with her father, joining her Marian sisters in the Lord’s Prayer.

Say grace Freshman Aubrey Olson unites in prayer with her father and fellow Marian sisters.

In the name of the Father Junior McKenna Simpson (back left), Tom Simpson (back middle), Fr. Tom Shanahan (back right), and junior Jamie Rosenthal (front) lead the way to the mass. Not only were students in Ministry Council in charge of running the mass, but their fathers had a hand in the ceremony as well.

Amen Dads, grandpas and daughters shared in the bond of communion, while the worship choir blissfully sang “Here I Am to Worship.”

All you can eat buffet After the Mass, starving Marian girls and their fathers were invited to fill their plates with food, varying from mixed fruit, eggs, bacon and bread rolls.

Mum’s the word Senior Megan Smith laughs while her dad Sean Smith messes with the table centerpieces. The girls were invited by President Mary Higgins to take home the decorative mums to share the love felt at the breakfast with their moms at home.

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