Reeds Spring Pulse - August 2015

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Letter From the Editor:

Graphic Editor:

For most of us, summer is the light at the end of a long tunnel, cluttered with textbooks, equations and the typical teenage drama. Summer is a time to unwind and to recharge your brain, which is overflowing with enough information to make your head hurt. It’s a long journey that every student looks forward to in one way or another, one that certainly changes the person that follows its course of adventure.

Despite the light we see the season in, something about the fall sweeping in and the hot months coming to a rest as school returns is so appealing.

However, when it gets difficult we sometimes don’t see past all the stress and worry that comes naturally with being in high school. Sometimes being a kid is tough, but it’s up to us to make the memories that help us keep up with winter closing in and the sunshine taking a vacation.

Summer is supposed to have the little things that get us through. It’s the promise of more sunshine when the dreary weather won’t end, the promise that we’ll be able to touch the water and watch the foliage rustle in a cool breeze. Just the knowledge that we’ll once again see the summer sunset and feel alive again is enough to help us feel good when it seems like you’ll never get past the troubles. Summer may not last forever, but it’s what we experience in the hazy months that keep the summer alive in ourselves and each other. It’s truly what makes up an ‘eternal summer’.

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Megan Strayer

Writers:

Madee Kelley Kaylie Parker Shelby Thomspon

Sponsors:

Mr. Matt Locke Mrs. Kaci Mitchell

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date night ideas shelby thompson

Sometimes it’s hard to think of date ideas, and sometimes after scouring the internet you come up with a few ideas but nothing all that good; well this article includes date plans that are a different prices and different activities. This will allow you to simply look at a few options, and decide which date you’d like to do. So have fun and happy dating!

If you are looking for a good first date, try any one to two star dates. If you are looking for a date where you can get to know your date a little better, try a three star date. For a more serious couple, try looking at the 4 to five star dates. Prices vary, but dates with 3 to five stars tend to be more expensive.

Cliché Beach Date 1/5 Star Date $$

Cliché Movie Date 1/5 Star Date $$

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Enjoy a movie with your date. This can also be done at home! Sit down snuggle up and watch a movie. Laugh and Enjoy!

(Disclaimer: all prices will be average prices for evening time! You may not have similar price results depending on what you choose) Full Package: Imax- $40.72 Meadows- $40.15

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Ghost and Legends Tour: $17.89 per person 1 (800) 504-0115 Castel of Chaos: $15.00 per person (417) 337-8700)

Train Ride 3/5 Star Date $$$

This date takes you and your date on a train ride. The train itself has a dinner car, but you also have the option of just ridBranson Meadows Cinema: (3D will cost ing the train. Take in the beauty, and stray from normal dates with a mobile one! Full more!) (417) 332-2884 Package: $138.72 (tax included) Average Concessions: $18.00 Branson Scenic Railway ticket with Meal: $63.06 per person 1-800-713-5284 (Also Student ticket: $7.25 per person go to their website for booking options) Branson IMAX Entertainment: (3D cost The optional meals are: more!) (417) 335-3533 or 1-800-419-4832 • *Vegetarian • *Prime Rib Average Concession: $18.00 • *Backed Fish • *1/2 Chicken Rotisserie Student ticket: $7.51 per person

Enjoy a day at the beach with your date.

Soak up the sun, and enjoy the cool water with the warm summer day. Even stay and watch the sunset. On this date you Paranormal Date 2/5 Star Date $$ spend a day at the beach and eat a burger! Enjoy the cliché of it all. Full Package: This package takes you and your date on $32.36 (tax included) a tour through the paranormal and other adventures. You’ll go on a ghost tour, • Moonshine Beach: $4.00 Entry Fee and then visit the Castle of Chaos for a Number: 417-335-8383 • Danna’s BBQ & Burger Shop: Open hair rising experience. (Disclaimer: Food 11am-8pm (Number: 417-337-5527) not included in this date.) Full Package: • Average Price per Person: $12.89 $72.36 (tax included)

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Branson Scenic Railway Ticket (No Meal): $29.28 per person Gamer Date 3/5 Star Date $$$ Enjoy beating your date at arcade games, and having some friendly competition. In this date you and your significant other enjoy pizza and arcade games. (Dis-

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claimer: calculated into the final price are 10 games at their highest price ($3)). Full Package: $52.80 (tax included) Track Arcades (located at Track 3 & 5): Games range from $0.25 - $3.00; look at scheduling and other information at http:// www.bransontracks.com/ Pizza World (in front of Track 4): $9.00 per person Add-ons: (Not Calculated into Package) Laser Tag at the Track Family Fun Park (Track 5) - $8.50 per person • Laser Maze Challenge at the Track Family Fun Park (Track 5) - $6 for 2 plays Andy’s Frozen Custard (In Front of track 4): Average $5.00 per person •

Classic Sir Date 4/5 Star Date $$$ The Classic Sir Date is a classical romantic date with a twist. Let you and your date enjoy the experience this date package has to offer. (Disclaimer: This Date package will come with two restaurant options, and additional activities that are not calculated into final price.) Full Package: 1st =$84.20 2nd= $95.30 (tax included) •

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Florentina’s ($$) – (417) 337-9882 (Sunday- Thursday: 11:00am – 8:30pm) (Saturday- Friday: 11:00am9:00pm) • Average for 2 plus tax: $36.20 Pasghetti’s Italian Restaurant ($$$) – 417-335-0690 (Mon-Sun: 11am9pm) • Average for 2 plus: $47.30

Carriage Tours- (417) 335-2555 Address: 3150 Green Mountain Dr, Branson, MO Add-ons: (Not Calculated into Packages) 65616. Average Estimated Price: $48.00 • Laser Tag at the Track Family Fun Park (Track 5) - $8.50 per person • Laser Maze Challenge at the Track Add-ons: (Not Calculated into Package) Family Fun Park (Track 5) - $6 for 2 plays • Branson Landing Fountain Show (Free)- Monday – Saturday Beginning of every hour starting at The Classic Romantic 5/5 Star Date 12:00pm ending at 10:00pm (Sun- $$$ days end at 9:00pm) • Mr. B’s Ice Cream Parlor ($) - (417) This date is calmer, and has a more romantic mood base. This would be for a 336-5735 special occasion, or if you just wanted to treat your date. For this version the half Extreme Thrill Junky Date 5/5 Star package will be an alternative cheaper Date $$$ option. (Disclaimer: these are average dinner prices, but lunch times are also This date is full of excitement and nonprovided.)Full Package: $165.79 (tax instop movement. This is for couples who cluded) want to do more than sit at some restaurant, and movie. With this date you will Keeter Center Dining: (Reservations ride the fastest go-karts, fly through the Recommended 417- 690-2146) Open sky, and roll around in a giant ball togeth- Monday- Saturday. Lunch from 10:30am er! Enjoy! (Disclaimer: Food is not added – 4pm Dinner from 4pm – 8pm into this package) Full Package: $134.19 • Cheapest Entrée Item: House Harvest Salad $5.25 • Extreme Racing Canter: Pro-Package (one qualifying race in the Pro- • Average Entrée Price: $16.18 Kart) - $19.99x2 (Re-Rides are 12.99 • Highest Entrée Item: Kansas City Strip $26.95 and are not calculated into final price.) Final Price plus tax: $43.99 • Sky Coaster: $42.00 for 2 people. Fi- White House Theatre (The Adventures of nal Price plus tax: $46.20 Marco Polo): August Monday- Saturday • Ball Knocker: 2 riders $40.00 for 2:00pm or 7:30pm call 1-417-335-2396 1 ride (2 rides is 60$, and 3 is 80$ for tickets, and times. Average Price per not calculated into final price.) Final Ticket: $48.00 Price plus tax $44.00 Half Package: $90.19 • Extreme Racing Center- Final price plus tax: $43.99 (no re-ride included) • Sky Coaster- Final Price plus tax $46.20

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fall 2015 sports preview MAdee Kelley

School is back in session, and you know what that means: sports. For many students, the pain of getting up early and getting back into routine is more familiar; like the athletes, who have spent the whole summer preparing for their sports season to approach. To kick off the year, we have our fall sports, which include football, volleyball, softball, cross country, and girl’s tennis.

In football news, we have two new coaches: Chris Mettloch from Pierce City and Jared Anderson from El Dorado, Kansas. Coach Anderson is married to Miricle Anderson and they have two sons, Drake, 3, and Conner, 5. Though this year has a lot of potential, there are a few people that you should keep an eye out for. Adam Hale, senior, has been a three year starter and provides great leadership for the team. Nick Haddock, senior, has worked extremely hard and is a smart, athletic kid that coaches expect a lot out of on and off the field. Colton Pomeroy, senior, plays a big part of both sides of the ball and is a very important piece to

the team. Head Coach Lance Gosch also shares what he thinks will be the team’s biggest strength so far: “On offense we have a lot of good skill kids with good speed. On defense our strength should be up front good size and the players are very athletic.”

Sadly, for a few people, it will be their last high school football season. This year’s seniors are Jeff Akers, Shaun Baker, Jarod Cole, Adam Gasper, Wyatt Givens, Jareb Grinder, Wyatt Gutting, Nick Haddock, Adam Hale, Tate Johnson, Tyler Morgan, Isaac Perez, Colton Pomeroy, Trevor Stevens, Adam Taylor, Dakota Teague, and Josh Williams.

Volleyball is also introducing a new coach. Coach Pryor, who started teaching math here last year, is from Van Buren but grew up in St. Louis. Pryor is married and has a 13 month old daughter named Isabel. For the 2015 season, keep an eye on Ashley Hill, junior, and varsity setter who earned second team all-conference and all-district honors in the 2014 season. We are told also to look out for Madison Bauer, junior,

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who has earned varsity letter both her sophomore and freshman years.

Head Coach Nichols shares what she believes is the team’s biggest strength going into this season: defense. “We are working hard [in our defence] to always be in the right position and try to anticipate where the ball is going,” she shares. Volleyball also participated in many leagues and camps, including taking second at Hollister League. The seniors on the court this year are Zoe Boes, Caitlin Gault, Juli Morton, Bailey Romeiser, and Megan Strayer.

Softball has been working hard this summer, by taking advantage of summer weights with the school, attending clinic in July, and the various leagues they participate in. A new addition to the softball team is Coach Megan Jenkins from Pierce City. Marlana Byrne is a new volunteer this year. She’s from Reeds Spring and is married to David Byrne. They have two kids together, Shelby, 14, and Easton, 11. According to Head Coach Scott Walker, the team’s strengths going into season

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are the work ethic, team chemistry, and general attitude. Seniors on the field this season are Lizy Knittel and Jamie Booth, who have both been playing since 3rd grade and also “provide good leadership on the field and in the classroom,” Coach Walker says. At the Jamboree the girls beat Hollister 15-0, Hillcrest 4-0 and lost to Norwood 1-0. The coaches all agree that this year looks very successful for them.

Girl’s tennis is also gearing up for a great season. New Coach Rob Marshall is a teacher from the Middle school. He is married with two kids and played tennis in college. If you make your way out to the courts, keep an eye on Delaney Mattix, Lauren Hustead, Mickey Curtis, and Tyan Burnett. They are the first and second doubles teams, along with Katelyn Lambert and Mariah Thompson with the third doubles team. The team describes their strengths as being able to work well together and stay strong as a team, especially in doubles. They keep up a great attitude throughout all matches. There is a total of sixteen girls on the team this year--a young team with lots of potential. The only senior on the court this year is Delaney Mattix.

Boys cross country is looking good this year. They ran all summer long to log their mileage and they also hosted a home camp. Several runners attended the Wilderness Running Camp near West Plains.

Head Coach Matt Locke says, “Our

strength this season is our cohesiveness as a team. Strength in numbers was never more evident than it is this season.” Coach also says to look out for all the seniors, Reno Randle, Matt Krulic, and Aaron Bible. He says that the talent and leadership these guys provide the team will determine how fast they develop as a team.

Hornibrook will also be joining them this year. The only senior on the team is Madi Bagg.

Fall sports are a great way to meet new people and make friends at the start of the school year. Make sure to go to football games on Friday nights at 7 pm at the stadium, volleyball on Tuesday or Thursday nights: JV at 6 and Varsity at 7 in the main gym, and cost is $2 for students and $4 for adults. Softball games are usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the fields, and tennis matches are on mostly on Tuesdays at the Stonebridge Court but make sure to check the calendar online.

We didn’t forget about girls cross country. This summer Madi Bagg, Rachel Bagg, Claire Hornibrook, and Bailey Locke all attended the Joe Bill Dixon Running Camp where they tent camp, ran, and learned about training, nutrition, and team building. Girls cross country also hosted a camp of their Also, make sure to own where guest speaksupport our sports ers discussed topics teams by participaton how to improve ing in our theme running. In addition nights. The first to that, they hosted home football an overnight where game is luau or runners tracked Hawaiian night, mileage and spent and the first volquality team bondleyball game is ing time. Heach neon night. Theme Coach Melissa Locke nights will also shares that this year’s be posted on flyers team is “a group of girls, around the school, so who, no matter where they make sure to keep an eye are in the lineup, support each other and are determined to be con- out and support your Wolves! tenders for the state meet.” The special ladies to look out for will be the five girls returning from the varsity squad: Madi Badd, Kayla Dahms, *All pictures are courtesty of Ozark’s Tammy Draper, Bailey Locke, and Sports Zone Kylie Coffelt. Rachel Bagg and Claire www.ozarkssportszone.com

“Fall sporting events are a great way to meet other students”

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coffee and donuts kaylie parker & shelby thompson

Classic Rock Coffee

a friendlier atmosphere that allows customers to feel at ease. Not to mention the polite Classic Rock’s surroundings provide a re- laid back staff; unlike most coffee houses markable and distinct style that gives cus- where the barista grumbles, and the rush is tomers a curiosity to explore the coffee almost intimidating, Classic Rock is relaxed, house. From the glow in the dark bath- and there’s no pressure when you’re orderrooms, to the unique furniture choices, the ing. coffee house strays from the common stereotypes of average coffee houses.

Overall Classic Rock was a very positive experience. I would definitely recAside from the style, Classic Rock ommend to any coffee, or Classic Rock also provides live performances in its club fans. It provides some brava java, and an venue. This venue is connected to the coffee interesting environment. house, however during performances they are separated by sound proof glass doors. It Hurts Donut Company has hosted national touring artists from several genres including Country, Bluegrass, Hurts Donut Company is a donut store open Alternative Rock, Comedy, and of course, twenty-four hours in Downtown Springfield, Classic Rock. Don’t forget about the cof- Missouri. It offers a plethora of amazing spefee either; Classic Rock serves exceptional cialty, glazed, and classic donuts. Its prices coffee at an inexpensive price with many in- range from one to three dollars a donut, teresting names such as: ‘Dirty White Boy’, depending on what you choose out of their ‘Sweet Emotion’, and ‘Great White Buffalo’. many options.

This leads to what the inside is like, which is just as, if not a little less simplistic than the outside. It’s semi-barren, but in that right, it feels sort of like it was done on purpose. It radiates a casual, laid-back feeling that makes customers very comfortable. The establishment was lacking a little hygiene, but nothing that would deter someone from enjoying the donuts that are made with A+ hygiene in terms of staff. Speaking of which, the staff were very attentive and kind, the whole place really felt warm and comforting.

After enjoying the awesome selection of donuts, which definitely aren’t skimpy in terms of coverings, you’re sure to feel undeniably magical. The whole store offers donuts for days, in quantity for a cheap price, but quality that certainly isn’t defined by the money you spend.

Hurts Donuts may not look or feel too special at first, but the food there isn’t The shop itself isn’t hard to find for something you find just anywhere. They The overall cleanliness of the coffee house was nothing above average. It someone who’s looking, with a humble and offer a unique twist on favorites everyone was clean, but it wasn’t more than up-to-par, modest exterior. This, however, doesn’t sub- knows and loves. Hurts is something everycertainly not pristine. The coffee house de- tract from its stylish and charming curb ap- one should try, not just for the donuts, but for spite being open and public has a calmer, peal. The logo is adorned with a sweet little the experience and the tmosphere. At that personal feel. Compared to other places bandaged donut and bold text surrounding point Hurts Donuts is more than an inconwhere you watch your conversation in fear it; it really cutely portrays the ‘hurts’ in ‘Hurts spicuous little shop. To anyone that tries it, of someone listening; Classic Rock provides Donuts’. it really does become a little slice of home.

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1) Name of a drink at Classic Rock Coffee 1) The only girls’ tennis senior 3) The city in Kansas where Coach An2) The name of the new softball coach derson is from from Pierce City 4) What Coach Nichols believes to be the volleyball team’s biggest strength this season 5) The name of the popular beach open in Table Rock Lake 6) The name of Coach Pryor’s daughter

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