MHS Panther Press September 2012

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The Panther Press Maysville Band 'Dreaming' Of New Contest Show

Markie Dunn, 12th grade

New school year; new contest show! Maysville Band Director Patrick Murphy has done it again. This year’s show, titled Dreams, is expected to be an exciting account of the realm of dreams and nightmares alike.

"We wanted to play Metallica’s 'Enter Sandman'," Murphy responded, when asked how he came up with the idea for Dreams. "There were options: do an entire show of hard rock, an entire 70’s show, etc.… What we settled on was Dreams, building on the child’s nightmare that 'Enter Sandman' is based on."

"I feel it was a great start for the season," says band director Patrick Murphy, referring to the August 24th halftime, shown above.

The band officially kicked off their season on August 24th with a preview of Dreams during the football game's halftime. "The band represented the school community and themselves very well [at the game]," says Murphy. "I feel it was a great start for the season."

The band will have their first contest at Cambridge High School on September 15th.

Murphy states, "We have been working hard all summer and are expecting a good show."

The Panther Press sends its best regards to the band as they continue their season.

Good luck! !

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2012 Republican Platform Seeks To Inform Voters Nathan Cole, 12th grade

As the November 6th, 2012 presidential election day nears, political parties are determined to sway American voters in their favor. During the GOP convention of 2012, the Republican party released their 2012 platform, intended to educate citizens about the party's stance on issues facing Americans today. The full document is available at <http:// www.gopconvention2012.com>.

In the "We The People: A Restoration of Constitutional Government" section of the platform, same-sex marriage is brought to focus. According to the 2012 Republican platform, "the current [President Obama's] Administration's open defiance of this Constitutional principle [the Defense Of Marriage Act, a law allowing state and federal government not to recognize same-sex marriages licensed in other jurisdictions] makes a mockery of the President's inaugural oath." The Republican party writes that they "applaud the citizens of the majority of states which have enshrined in their constitutions the traditional concept of marriage..."

Furthermore, the 2012 Republican platform chastises same-sex families by stating that "traditional marriage is best for children."

Their argument for this position, without citations of scientific and psychological studies, is that "Children raised in intact married families are more likely to attend college, are physically and emotionally healthier, are less likely to use drugs or alcohol, engage in crime, or get pregnant outside of marriage."

The 2012 Republican platform also addresses the issue of energy sources in the !

United States. The Republican party believes that "coal is a low-cost and abundant energy source with hundreds of years of supply." The conservative-driven party criticized the Obama administration once more by accusing President Barack Obama of "[bankrupting] anyone who builds a coal-powered plant..." In addition, the Republican party promised to "end the [Environmental Protection Agency's] war on coal and encourage the increased safe development in all regions of the nation's coal resources..."

One of the most divided issues in American is abortion. Located in the "Renewing American Values to Build Healthy Families, Great Schools and Safe Neighborhoods" section of the 2012 Republican platform, the Platform Committee suggest that "through Obamacare [President Obama's health care plan], the current Administration has promoted the notion of abortion as healthcare" and that the Republican party "affirm the dignity of women by protecting the sanctity of life."

More subjects are discussed in the platform, such as adoption, internet rights, and foreign relations. With the 2012 Democratic National Convention scheduled in Charlotte, North Carolina, from September 4 to September 6, it is certain that the Democratic party will bring to light differing opinions on these and more issues relevant to American politics.

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Ohio Lags, Not Wags, in Animal Abuse Laws Sam Grubbs, 12th grade

What would you do if someone came to your house and injured or killed your beloved pet? Did you that the person that did this crime would only spend up to 3 months on regular charges? As a pet owner, I am outraged at the frequency of cases in which these cold killers are only spending 90 days in prison. Recently, in Cleveland, Ohio, six puppies were found locked in a suit case in an alley. The worst kind of people are those who abuse defenseless animals.

I remember when I adopted my first dog, Kipper, a black lab. Nine years ago, she was found in a dumpster and taken to a

euthanizing shelter. We adopted Kipper and took her home where she lived happily for eight years until she died in her sleep from old age.

We gave her the life she would never have had if we’d left her in that shelter.

People in Zanesville don’t understand the terror that abused animals go through. Animal abusers often claim they can't afford to care for the animals they abuse, but I wonder why they adopt the animals in the first place if they know they can't afford them.

Book Review: Melissa Marr's Ink Exchange Haven Labaki, 11th grade

"Seventeen-year-old Leslie knows nothing of faeries or their intrigues. When she is attracted to an eerily beautiful tattoo of eyes and wings, all she knows is that she has to have it, convinced it is a tangible symbol of changes she desperately craves for her own life..."

Ink Exchange begins with Leslie's life at home, which definitely isn't perfect.

Although Leslie tries her best to project a happy face, some

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people can tell what she's going through-- especially the fairies who watch her every move. All Leslie wants is to feel like herself again, so she decides to get a tattoo, and it changes her life in a way she never dreamed of. It makes her… different.

Bolder. And it connects her to Irial, and the fairy world that she hadn't even been aware of until now.

Before Leslie knows it, everything in her life changes drastically. Suddenly, everyone seems to be hiding something

important from her. No one lets her go anywhere alone Aislinn, Leslie’s best friend, is keeping secrets from her.

Seth, Aislinn’s boyfriend, who was never really fond of Leslie, is suddenly doing everything he can to keep her safe. Niall, the boy Aislinn previously hadn’t wanted Leslie to be with, is becoming closer to Leslie-and Aislinn doesn't see to mind. (Cont’d. on page 4.)

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(Cont’d from page 3.) The characters in Ink Exchange each have unique personalities, but they all complement each other. There’s Niall, a member of the summer court, and Irial ,the dark king-- and both of them want Leslie. Even with all of the supernatural fairy characters, Leslie is the most dynamic character in this book. She wants to change, and change comes to her in many ways.

This book is all about overcoming your past and focusing on the future. You cannot change the past, but you can always take hold and change your future. This is what Leslie does in Ink Exchange: she knows that she’s not where she wants to be, so she decides to take control of her own life and change her circumstances.

Readers can find inspiration in this

mysterious tale of fairies and unrequited love.

Ink Exchange keeps readers guessing until the last second. It’s magnificently written, and readers will hang on to every page.

But what happens to Leslie after the Ink Exchange is complete? Read Fragile Eternity, the next installment in the Wicked Lovely series, to find out.

Final words on Ink Exchange: Five out of five stars. Recommended for fans of the Twilight saga, The Mortal Instruments, and other paranormal romances.

Back To School Fashion Ashley Ferrell and Chelsy Leach, 10th grade

As summer ends and school gears up again, many students are switching out their clothing for fall and winter-- and for the new dress code. We surveyed 40 students about the best shopping spots, greatest deals, and the revised dress code.

Some of the more popular responses when we asked students their favorite places to shop were Aeropostale, Debs, !

Rue 21, American Eagle, Hot Topic, Forever 21, and Pacsun.

Less popular but still mentioned were TJ Maxx, Deb’s, and Gabriel Brothers. Some students even like to go out of town for shopping. Most students wear name brand clothing and shoes, and their favorites were Nike, Converse, Aeropostale, American Eagle, and Fox. We asked students how they felt about the dress code; many students said that it was good that administrators have

redoubled their efforts to enforce it. Most students agreed that the new, more strict dress code keeps people covered up and allows them to focus on school instead of their outfits. However, some students felt that the dress code limits creativity and gender expression. When asked why the dress code was so strict this year, some students felt that past violations could be lending a hand to the new code. On a more positive note, good things about the dress code were its prevention of offensive slogans on clothing and its modesty. All in all, most students find the dress code fair and necessary.

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Poetry Corner Dying Markie Dunn, 12th grade

I hang in the air A translucent Grey bed sheet Swaying slowly in the Sunlight, Sinking into a Forlorn couch And adding to its Musty stench.

I spin circles as I fade Into oblivion.

Seeping Through the floorboards And softly dissipating, Like the cool moon waning, Dying-And finally at peace.

Editorial Staff Supervisor: Myra Warne Editor-in-Chief: Nathan Cole Managing Editor: Mack Folger Production Manager: Sam Grubbs Poetry/Music Editor: Markie Dunn Fashion Editor: Ashley Ferrell Head Reporter: Amy Smith Food Editor: Ashley Reed Book Editor: Haven Labaki

Sports Dept.

Tori Himmelspach Kirstynn Kirk !

An Angel Reborn Ashley Birkhimer, 10th grade

She spreads her wings far, far enough to touch a wishing star.

She wakes the sleeping, cares for the weeping.

As her path diverges, another one merges.

Both are dying.

One is crying.

And the only thing that can save them is him.

Gabriel is flying, and they're crying.

One is dead, lying down in her bed.

Know she is with Gabriel left to fly, And the only thing that can save the other

is an angel's silent cry.

Politics Dept.

Alexis Herda Sam Grubbs

Photography Dept.

Photo Editor: Cheyene Triplett Photographer: Chelsy Leach

Reporters Mikaela Hamilton Codi Trout Alis Compton

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Feeding Frenzy: Maysville's Lunch Options Codi Trout, Amy Smith, Ashley Reed

Have you ever wondered why lunch lines are so slow? Why the lunch prices increase each year? Students blame the school, the teachers, and even the cooks, but in reality it’s none of those. The government is in control of the lunch prices.

representative to visit the district and instate a price increase to roughly $2.90.

Prices might be increasing, but so are portion sizes. Students now get one cup of fruit with half a cup of vegetables or vice versa. Because teenagers are not fully Walking through the lunch line, you may grown, their bodies need an adequate hear students complaining about long wait amount of food to keep healthy. Maysville times-- but what students don’t seem to realize High School is doing its best to make sure is that there is more than one line. It seems that students get food that is not only nutritious the majority of students tend to go to the lines but also satisfying. This idea is also the closest to the stage, but there are two other lines genesis of the new salad bar, a friendly in the hallway near the gyms.Head cook Cathy option for vegetarians, vegans, or people Hoover believes students attend the stage lines who just aren't happy with regular lunches. because they aren’t as supervised as the lines Topping options for salads include cheese, near the gyms. tomatoes, ham, turkey, carrots, broccoli, and beans. The salad bar has been a hit with students, receiving roughly 200 Head cook Cathy Hoover students out of approximately 800.

explained to us that lines tend to move slowly because students talk to their friends while the cooks are trying to serve them.

Students also neglect to decide what they want to eat before entering the food-service area.

Are you are creature of habit? You and your friends should attempt going to another lunch line. This could help the lunch staff to get people through a little quicker. In addition, by knowing what you’d like before you get to the line and paying attention when it’s your turn, you can help the cooks advance the line more quickly. Maysville High School’s cooks are doing their best to help everyone in Students also have lunch prices on their their own way and hopefully students minds. This issue isn't wholly the school's fault: appreciate it. the federal government controls the price of food, including school lunches. In the past, Maysville High School failed to charge sufficiently, prompting a government !

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Sports Wrap-Up

Sam Grubbs, 12th grade

Tori Himmelspach, 12th grade

Maysville Panthers Football started out strong on Friday august 24, 2012, winning the first nonleague game of the season with a score of 22-19 against Columbus Academy.

The game's star player was sophomore Logan Bash, who had two interceptions. The game's star defense player was Austen Ballserman. The star offense player was junior Jordan Hayes.

Boys' Junior Varsity Soccer played Zanesville on August 30, 2012 in a nonleague game. The score was at 3-0 during the first half of the game.

During the second half the first and only goal was scored by sophomore Max Cooper. The Maysville boys lost 5-1.

After a stunning

This Week in History

victory in Boys' Varsity Soccer against Morgan with a score of 12-1 in a non-league game, the Panthers hit the ground running against the Zanesville Blue Devils.

Senior Skyler Novaria received a yellow card.

At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1 in Zanesville's favor.

During the second half, Maysville started to play harder--maybe too hard. With thirty minutes left in the game, 11th grade goalie Josh Ash received an injury.

Luckily he wasn’t hurt badly, and within three minutes he was back on the field. Sadly, the boys lost the game with a score of 2-0.

September 16 1620 The Mayflower starts her journey to North America.

1920 The wall street bombing occurs: a bomb in a horse drawn carriage explodes in front of the J.P. Morgan building in New York City; 38 are killed and 400 are wounded.

September 18 1454 Christopher Columbus lands in Costa Rica on his fourth and final journey.

1850 The U.S. Congress passes the fugitive slave law.

1970 Jimi Hendrix dies.

September 19 1676 Jamestown burns to the ground after Bacon's Rebellion.

September 20 1984 A suicide bomber in a car attacks a U.S. embassy, killing 22 people.

2011 U.S. ends its Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy

September 21 1776 Part of New York is burned to the ground by British forces.

1934 A large typhoon hits western Honshu, Japan, killing 3,063 people.

September 22 1941 World War 2, On Jewish New Year’s Day the German SS murder 6,000 Jews in Vinnytsya, Ukraine-- survivors of the previous killings that took place a few days earlier.

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