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Volume 52, Issue 3 January 17, 2012

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Lansing Center graduation still upsetting to many students AlecXis Glass Online Editor

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any seniors have older siblings who remember graduating at the Breslin Center. The Breslin is a large venue with more than one level, so their parents could easily see them walk across the stage. Being in a Big Ten arena made many feel they had accomplished something great. According to the Lansing School District, there are no plans to return to the Breslin Center any time soon.

A contract has been signed with the Lansing Center for the 2012 graduation. Building head secretaries, principals, assistant superintendents and superintendents have been meeting to plan this year’s celebration, and have been looking at ways to make graduation at the Lansing Center a better experience.

During last year’s graduation, the Lansing Center ran out of chairs for families and staff brought in more during the valedictorian speeches.

According to Assistant Superintendent Jim Davis, the lack of chairs was something unforeseen, but something that they’ve learned for this year.

“Everett was our largest group. There were more people than we anticipated,” said Davis.

Some staff are hopeful that this year’s graduation will be better considering they know what problems may occur.

“I know there was room for improvement. Graduation at the Breslin went smoothly because we knew what to do,” said head secretary Juanita Kennedy.

Even as people work to improve this year’s experience, many seniors express doubt that graduation will be the event they are hoping for.

“Graduation is such a big celebration, and I feel like it will be chaotic at the Lansing Center,” said 2012 class president Raven Odom.

The Lansing School District has its reasons for switching locations and has hope that this year will be better.

“We want to do graduation in the city of Lansing, and the Lansing Center is the only venue in the city large enough to accommodate the people we expect,” said Davis. “[Also], our district is dealing with major budget issues. The Lansing Center is great and has a lower cost.”

Still, some students and staff have concerns about the issues from last year and don’t want those problems to repeat themselves.

“After one year [at the Lansing Center], I truly appreciate the Breslin Center,” said social studies teacher Judith Hightower. “[Breslin had] the parking and...enough space to ensure anyone that wanted to come see their loved one’s graduation could be accommodated.” Hightower also said she thought it was hard for parents to see their children at the Lansing Center.

Though news reports were said to be exaggerated, a fight that the media called “massive” broke out after the Sexton graduation, which didn’t help people see the Lansing Center as an attractive venue.

“I think the Breslin is much more secure in light of what happened after Sexton’s graduation,” said Hightower. “Overall, the Breslin is a better facility for rehearsal and commencement.”

• A contract has been signed with the Lansing Center for the 2012 graduation. Seniors will graduate there.

• Graduation in the 1970s was held at the Lansing

Despite the harsh comments about Civic Center. In the late ‘70s, graduation was held last year’s commencement, staff members at Eastern High School’s Johnson Field House. responsible for planning are still optimistic about the upcoming graduation.

• Juniors may be concerned about where their “We are looking at how to arrange the graduation will be; however, since there will be a new chairs in order to have better sight-line. It’s imsuperintendent next year, it has not been decided yet. portant that people can see,” said Davis. “Even though the cost is high, we want the experience to • It’s between seven and ten thousand dollars be excellent. That’s why we review each ceremony year to year. We have had great cooperation from less at the Lansing Center than the Breslin. the Lansing Center regarding concerns.”

With Breslin Center off the table, the idea of • According to the Lansing School District, there are graduating in the football stadium has become no plans to return to the Breslin Center any time soon. popular and many seniors would prefer that.

“I think it’s an awesome idea to graduate at • The Lansing School District has its the place you spent your high school career,” said reasons for switching locations and has 2012 class adviser Jennifer West. hope that this year will be better.

According to staff members that have been in the Lansing School District for decades, • LSD wants to have graduation in the city of Lansing, graduation has been held in the football stadium before. and the Lansing Center is the only venue in the city “Graduation in the 1970s was held at the large enough to accommodate the expected crowd.

Lansing Civic Center. In the late ‘70s, graduation was held at [Eastern High School’s] John• LSD is looking at how to arrange the chairs in son Field House,” explained Kennedy. “In the order to have a better sight-line for parents. early ‘80s, Everett graduated [on] the football field. In 1991, graduation was held at the Bres• LSD has had great cooperation from lin. Last year was our first year at the Lansing the Lansing Center regarding Center.”

However, the football field is not an option for concerns from last year. this year. Everett is mandated by the school district to have graduation at the Lansing Center in 2012.

• In the early ‘80s, Everett “The school district pays [for graduation]. The senior class doesn’t graduated [on] the football contribute. The money comes out of the district fund. They pay for everything field. In 1991, graduation including diplomas,” said West. was held at the Breslin.

Juniors may be concerned about where their graduation will be; however, since there will be a new superintendent next year, it has not been decided yet.

Last year was the first year “It’s a year by year decision based upon the value and the cost,” said Davis. at the Lansing Center.

Many juniors say that they would not be satisfied with having graduation at the Lansing Center, and would prefer the Breslin. Since a decision has not yet been made, there • During last year’s are ways to make their opinions known. graduation, the Lansing “I encourage students and parents to go to board meetings in order to get graduation Center ran out of chairs at the Breslin Center [next year]. If they’re not happy, that is how they can be heard,” for families and staff. Even said West.

Considering the budget issues the Lansing School District is facing, a major concern though more were brought for the district is the cost difference between the Breslin and the Lansing Center. in, some stood or sat on the “It’s between seven and ten thousand dollars [less at the Lansing Center],” said Davis. floor during commencement.

According to Davis, graduation is a part of the budget, but if the district spends two times that amount, they have to come up with it somehow.

• Even as people work “We take graduation very seriously and we hope we will be able to plan enough to to improve this year’s address the problems directly,” said Davis.

After years of running the show at the Breslin Center, Kennedy said that having a year experience, many seniors under her belt at the Lansing Center is a big help. express doubt that “I feel hopeful that because it is our second year, it will go more smoothly,” said graduation will be the Kennedy.

event they are hoping for.

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When you look at this issue of The Viking Voice, it’s pretty obvious that things have changed. But it’s not just a new name (“The Voice”) and a new look, it’s a different way of bringing you the stories that are important to the Everett High School community.

First, you’ll notice that some important stories may seem to be missing. For instance, where is the coverage of the quiz bowl team? Don’t they deserve an article for their Quizbusters championship? They certainly do, and they’ve had two articles written and posted on our website, myvikingvoice.com, with one more going up this week.

The idea is that breaking news will be posted on our web site. If you haven’t been to myvikingvoice.com this year, you’ve missed a ton of content. Bookmark it and check back often... reporters are constantly working on stories, and online editor AlecXis Glass posts them almost daily.

So, then, what is the point of a print edition? This is where the features will be presented. These stories will be more in-depth, behind-the-scenes articles that include deeper coverage and graphics. We have some great content in the works for coming issues that we hope you will love to read.

We are always looking for letters to the editor. Send us your reactions to articles, or just let us know your thoughts on our new look at myvikingvoice@gmail.com.

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Jasmine Lopez-Niblock (Editor-in-Chief, News)

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Bre Hoskins (Features) Frankie Price (Photo) Anessa Suniga (Photo) Irma Valdes (Entertainment) Estefania Santamaria (Sports) AlecXis Glass (On-Line) Jasmine Mccullough (On-Line) Alexus Root (Business) Serena Skief (Copy)

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Don’t worry: juniors won’t ruin prom Before Christmas break, seniors voted for an all-senior prom. Whether that happens or not (judging from past experiences, it may not), does it really matter?

In order to have an all-senior prom, the class has to make sure that they even have enough money to do so. If they don’t make the money needed, they’ll have to invite juniors anyway. What is unfair is that if that happens, juniors will get to attend a prom that they didn’t help fund-raise for. Either way, prom is going to cost a lot.

Some seniors feels strongly that juniors should come to prom; some seniors are dating juniors. Even if the majority of the class voted for an allsenior prom, juniors who are invited are going to be there no matter what.

Next to graduation, prom is one of the most important events to seniors. It’s what you make it; if you make it lame, it’s going to be lame. Prom is one of the last things we’re going to do as a class together, so you make it how you want it to be. Most people want prom to be a special night that they spend with friends,

and some seniors only hang out with juniors. They have every right to have their friends at prom.

Prom is a major event, and it shouldn’t matter who is or isn’t there.

Seniors should be able to spend it how they want, rather it be on the dance floor with a pretty dress or tux, with or without a date, with or without the juniors. The only thing that really matters is how much fun you have. If juniors coming to prom means you’re not going to have fun, don’t ruin it for other people... just don’t come.

Earin Wells Managing Editor According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, “grief ” is “intense mental anguish; deep remorse, acute sorrow.”

Many people think that grief only applies when someone close to you has died, but it can also apply when a close friend moves away, when a boyfriend/ girlfriend breaks up with you, or when you’re just going down a really rough path.

There are five stages to grief, according to psychcentral.com. Many people know the first phase is denial, because they heard it in a movie or their friends used it as a joke, but many people aren’t familiar with the other four.

1. Denial and Isolation This first reaction is a defense

mechanism that buffers the immediate shock. We block out the words and hide from the facts. This is a temporary response that carries us through the first wave of pain.

2. Anger As the masking effects of denial and isolation begin to wear, reality and its pain re-emerge. We are not ready. The intense emotion is deflected from our vulnerable core, redirected and expressed instead as anger. Anger may be directed to the person we are grieving over. Though we may know he/she isn’t the one to blame, our misplaced emotions cause us to resent the person for causing us pain or for leaving us. We feel guilty for being angry, and this makes us more angry.

3. Bargaining The normal reaction to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability is often a need to regain control. This can present itself in feelings like: If only I had spent more time with

him/her…

I should treated them better…

Maybe we can still work it out …

Secretly, we may make a deal with God or our higher power in an attempt to postpone the inevitable. Psychcentral calls this a weaker line of defense to protect us from the painful reality.

4. Depression There are two types of depression when it comes to grief. The first one is public, dealing with the reality of what happened, realizing that daily routines (like meeting a friend after school or calling your boyfriend/girlfriend) have changed. Some may have to figure out how to react with an ex still in school or classes. This phase is can be helped by making a clear plan when you have a clear head, so you know how to face the situation. The second type of depression is more private. This part prepares us to separate ourselves from the person we cared so much about. That can mean

I’m glad it was decided to be a senior prom because it should be... it is our final celebration, let us have it.

-Connor Bilodeau, 12 I want an all senior prom because the juniors aren’t paying for it.

-Tara Weeks, 12 I don’t care if juniors go to prom as long as we don’t have to pay for them.

-Zach Kruger, 12

Feeling loss? Hang in there, it gets better trying to understand how our lives can go on without a loved one. During this step we usually need someone to talk to, or a hug.

5. Acceptance This step pretty much speaks for itself, but unfortunately not everyone reaches this stage. Some may not get beyond anger or denial. You may not immediately feel better, but acceptance is a big step in the process and should not be confused with depression.

Let it be known that all these phases are completely normal and in order to help get through it you might talk to a friend, a parent, or your counselor “If it is a crisis, [counselors] are available at any time,” said counselor Erin Falsetta. “What they’re feeling is normal and what they’re going through is a hard and trying time. Things are going to get better, but it’s a slow process.” source: “The 5 Stages of Loss and Grief,”

by Julie Axelrod, psychcentral.com

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From page to screen: Hollywood looks to the book wo C

Serena Skief Copy Editor

hristmas With The Kranks, Twilight, and Mean Girls don’t seem to have a whole lot in common, but all three movies share one thing: they were all books before they were movies.

There are a few reasons books are popular choices as movie inspiration: according to theanswerbank.com, movie producers are always looking for new ideas. The best-sellers list gives them the chance to see what people are interested in.

“I really like it when they take a book and make it into a movie. You get to see how everything would have happened and not just visualize it,” said senior Natale Ezabelle.

When producers make a

book into a movie, sometimes the way it is changed can take away some of the big parts in the book. Other times, things get added to movies that weren’t in the book.

“In Harry Potter, there are so many details in the book that the movie left out,” said MSU intern Shelia Frederixin.

Books are detailed because they want you to be able to visualize everything.

When movie producers make a movie out of a book they take out some of the detail because if they were to keep everything, some movies would be very long.

“If they didn’t take out parts then all these movies would be like four hours long,” said math teacher Brent Pohlonski.

Some people may not know that some of their favorite movies started out as books. For example The Help, Shutter Island, The Lovely Bones, Bridge

to Terabithia, Marl screen.

Some popular The Girl With The already been mad from Seven directo The Twilight Sag

by Stephenie Mey waiting for it to h The Hunger Gam The Hunger Games this mo

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ENTERTAINMENT Irma Valdes Entertainment Editor

orld for inspiration

ley and Me, and Dear John were all books before they made it to

books are making their way to screens in the months to come.

Dragon Tattoo, from the very popular series by Steig Larson, has de into a series of Swedish films. Now it’s an American movie or David Fincher. ga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 is from The Twilight Saga series, written yer. This is a very popular love story that has millions of people hit the big screens November 16. mes, written by Suzanne Collins, has been a huge young adult hit. s originated from a set of three books. With director Gary Ross, ovie is going to be released March 23.

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Some movies you love were books before they were on screen.

- Dear John - Hostage - Eat Pray Love - Precious - The Pursuit of Happyness - Not Easily Broken

- Polar Express - Shrek - Something Borrowed - What’s Love Got To Do With It - The Lord of the Rings

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aga has done it once again, with another sensational hit. Whether it’s liked or disliked, her new video is still a huge hit. “Marry the Night” premiered December 2 and had over 4 million views in the first 24 hours. At press time, the number of views had reached over 32 million.

“Her video is amazing,” said senior Marco Martinez.

In just a few years, Lady Gaga has become a pop idol that will appear in music history alongside Madonna and Michael Jackson.

Many artists become famous for their fashion and amazing shows, and Gaga has certainly made headlines in both of those areas. But it is her voice that sells her records, and she has sold over 23 million albums to date.

“Shes very unique, I believe that she’s our decade’s pop icon,” said junior Codi Stockenauer.

Almost every single show she has is sold out very quickly. Fans looking to attend a Gaga concert can look forward to a memorable and entertaining show, with awesome piano skills with a fantastic voice to match.

On her Vevo Youtube channel, Gaga said her “Marry the night” music video “is autobiographical... a completely true story that’s been filtered through the lens of my artistry.” Gaga was very specific on what she wanted for her video: very linear, structured, and very strong angles.

The video starts with Gaga being rolled into a mental hospital with very short black hair and no dramatic makeup.The story plot for the music video is all about twisting picture-perfect moments into an absolute horror.

“I think as a young person you have this sort of icon or ideal in your mind of who you could become or maybe all the things that you aren’t and you imagine in your greatest moment that you are actually that person that maybe you’re not,” said Gaga.

As an entertainer, Gaga’s greatest fear was that she was never a ballerina, so she wanted to destroy something that in her mind was something negative about her and tell it in the music video.

“Her video was monsterific,” said Martinez.

Gaga is originally from New York city, her hometown. Her all time dream was to be able to sing in Time Square on New Year’s Eve. This year, she got her wish. Everyone knew she was going to be singing in Time Square, but many were surprised when she helped NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg drop the ball.

“I said whoa, is that Lady Gaga? She’s so beautiful!” said Martinez.

Lady Gaga was very moved by the chance to live out her dream, but it was hard to tell. Like always, she was wearing something extravagant. This time, her outfit was designed by Versace, her head piece covering her face making it impossible to see her tears of joy, but her voice ratted her out. For her, making it to Times Square was something beyond her dreams.

“You know that you have really made it when you get to sing in Time Square,” said Gaga on the ABC New Year’s Eve special.

Duru: College Guru whole school. I’m here for everybody and anybody who needs help.”

Duru is at Everett thanks to the Michigan College Advising Corps (MCAC). The MCAC program strives to increase students’ chances of Junior year, students begin to think about choosing their future career success in post- secondary education by focusing on the best fit and match and what college they might want to attend. Senior year, they between the students and their college choices. The advisapply to colleges, look for scholarships and grants, ers serve as a resource for the school as they assist high I r, “Without hew as school students in navigating every aspect of the collegeand make a final decision on what the future holds after high school. Doing so can be very stressful. going process. ouldn’t knonow w k Any help or guidance can go a long way during this She has been a very big help to this year’s seniors. Her I s a much crazy and chaotic time. goal is to get most (or even all) of the seniors to fill .” e g e ll about co y Pates “[After being accepted to colleges] it’s hard to out at least one aple decide which one to commit to because there are a -Senior Stan plication and apply t lo e out a lot of factors to think about,” said senior Elizabeth She is “She helped m ns and toverya college. o ti a c li p Taylor. “Things like how much tuition is, how far driven to help p a y m with lost e b away the commute will be and who has the best students with their ld u o w I .

T my AC programs.” Taylor said she plans to get a Bachfuture goals and here.” “ if she wasn’t W She elor’s degree in biology, and then go to medical attributions, but . s cide helpe -Senior Nikayla illiam school for six years after that and complete chances are she her fellowships to become a neonatologist. will not be here do, what d me stay and h I wan deMuch guidance and help can be found next year for the class of 2013. The grant only allows e t o in Room 7 in the counseling center. There for Duru to be here until the end of this academic l t n p o the trac ed m you will find the new College and Career school year. c k o e -Sen lleg wit Pathways Advisor, Chisaokwu Duru.

Many students said that Duru has been an asset to Evior J e stu h all “I help students fix college applications, erett high school, helping students make the “high schoolessi ff.” e Ki do research on schools based on interest for their to-college” process a lot easier and less stressful. She is very el intended majors,” said Duru. “We try to find a fit for each stuknowledgeable and very helpful. Her main priority is the sucdent. I try to make the college application process easier. I also provide cess of Everett high school’s students. information about FASFA. I’m not only here for seniors, I’m here for the “I really like Everett a lot. Everett reminds me of a mini-

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University of Michigan. There is so much diversity and the students are amazing. The staff are very supportive,” said Duru.

For more information, students can follow Duru on twitter at #EV_collegebound for college information, scholarships, and more.

This Guru’s Good!

College adviser Chisaokwu Duru offers the following services: - Mentoring & Advising College application assistance - College application assistance - Financial aid assistance (scholarships, loans, and grants) - Workshops/Information Sessions (for students and guardians) - Collaborations with LansingCAN, teachers & staff - Campus visits - College affairs - ACT/SAT

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Get The Girl:

Bre Hoskins Features Editor

your 4-step guide to proper approach

Ever heard : “Are you a parking ticket? Cause you’ve got fine written all over you.” Or maybe you’ve been hit with the: “Did it hurt? (what?)

When you fell from heaven.”

A lot of girls have had that experience where a guy approaches her and as soon as he opens his mouth, he ruins his chances. Some guys have the ability to pick up, or “swag”, any girl they want. Other guys have no clue what is the right thing to say when they see an attractive girl.

These guys need the awesome swagocity that some Everett boys contain and can teach.

“Some guys know what to say and some guys don’t,” said senior Tony Norris. “Some have it and some don’t.”

There are always those pickup lines that will just never work: “You must be tired, ‘cause you’ve been running through my mind all day.”

Some pickup lines make you chuckle a little, but still get a guy nowhere: “I've noticed you noticing me and I'm just giving you notice that I've noticed you.”

Then there are those pickup lines that will not only get no girl but most likely will cause you bodily harm: “You're ugly, but you intrigue me...”

Senior Trey Baker knows just how bad rejection due to bad pickup lines can hurt your ego.

“I asked a girl to Winter Ball but my [delivery] was all bad and she laughed in my face,” Baker said. “The problem was I didn’t really talk.

I let my friend do all the talking.”

So, before you head out to talk to that girl you’ve had your eye on, check out these pointers from the Relationships Team at The Voice.

the girl will jump to conclusions about you in general. In a perfect world, people wouldn’t judge based off of looks, but this is reality and the first impression counts more than anything.

“I like a guy that cares about how he looks,” said senior Jasmine Jackson. “You have to take care of yourself or you give off the [impression] that you’re a bum. And I don’t want a bum.”

When approaching a new girl make sure your looking your best.

“The first thing[s] I look at when a guy walks up to me are his shoes and his smile,” said senior Jessie Kiel.

A bright smile with some relatively straight teeth and trendy shoes are great ways to work your way into her heart.

So you’ve got fresh breath, smell wonderful, and you’re rocking the Concords and a snapback, the next step to success is knowing what to say.

Smell you later

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McDonald’s is never OK.

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To ensure you don’t screw up your chances there are some preparatory steps you should apply before even approaching the girl. Hygiene is a major factor in how the girl will react to your attempt at game. The worse the hygiene, the worse the reaction and vice verse. Smelling putrid and having halitosis is definitely not the way to go if you want to win a girl over.

“If you’re going to approach me, don’t have bad breath,” said senior Alexus Brown. “ I will [call you out] and make you feel dumb.”

When your breath is minty fresh and your body is smelling Axe-nice, you are ready to approach the girl. However, not only what you say affects the reaction, but how you come off does as well.

“Don’t act cocky,” said Baker. “That’ll hurt your chances too.”

Now you smell great and have confidence without having too much.

Now it’s time to make sure you’re looking fine.

The first things I look at when a guy walks up to me are his shoes and his smile.

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LOOK THE PART You may not think so, but what you’re wearing also affects your chances of winning the girl. If your personal “swag” isn’t on its A-game,

3.

Clothes affect MAKE HER GIGGLE your Girls love to laugh. They love to laugh about stupid stuff, they love to giggle to each other, and they especially like when guys chances. make them laugh to get their attention. And if the joke is good enough, that’s exactly what you’ll get. Pickup lines are OK, but aren’t that widely used. It’s best to just be original with your game. Say something that’ll make her laugh but also compliments her at the same time.

“Don’t come at a girl with wack game ‘cause she’ll think you’re wack,” said Baker.

Being sincere and yourself will get you into her heart better than a corny washed up line.

You’re looking good, smelling great, and you’ve found the words to impress her. If you actually get her to agree to a date with you, now it’s showtime.

When it comes to splitting the bill, play it by ear.

THE DATE IS SET...

NOW WHAT? When and where you go on a date can make or break you. If the date is too soon you either seem desperate or like she’s plan B. If it’s too far away you don’t seem as sincere. You also don’t want to go somewhere and seem like you’re trying too hard, but you don’t want to go anywhere too casual if you really want to impress her.

“Dinner and a movie are always nice,” said sophomore Dayjah Stewart. “McDonald’s is never OK, though.”

Get her number so you can let her know how to dress and what to expect. When it comes to splitting the bill, you have to play it by ear depending on the girl. Some girls expect the guy to pay for everything, some girls don’t mind paying their half of the bill, whereas some girls are willing to pay for the movies if you pay for dinner. It’s always best to discuss that ahead of time, but you have to ask in the right way, for fear of sounding cheap.

Don’t have bad breath.

With these helpful tips and hints you are ready to go out and grab you a girl. You can’t go wrong if you follow these tips.* *results may vary.

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Don’t come at a girl with wack game ‘cause she’ll think you’re wack.

Don’t act cocky.

SPORTS

Da’Shawn Bibbs Writer

“It was humbling. It shows where you are as far as how good you are, it’s very competitive,” said Canty. “No one wants to be out-shined; competition brings out the best of you.”

While there, he also did benches, shuttles, verticals, drills, 1 on 1 competition, positions and also attended The Semper Fideles Bowl Game to watch college athletes and was recognized during half time.

“The combine was run by Marine Corps, they preached about improving yourself as a man before football, because football doesn’t last forever. Core values such as honor, commitment, [and] courage,” said Canty.

If Jaleel makes it far, he plans to play for his favorite team the Philadelphia Eagles. Most importantly he learned that overall it was a great experience.

“I’m thankful for the people who helped make this possible for me: Mr. Carruthers, Mr. Keyton and Mr. Word,” said Canty.

4for Carruthers Questions & Canty Jaleel and Mr. Carruthers answered some questions about their work together as player and coach.

What is it like for Jaleel on the team?

J: Sometimes it’s hard, [the coaches] expect a lot, not just on the field but setting examples and being a leader for my teammates.

C: [Jaleel is] very competitive.

What kind of player is Jaleel?

J: Best player in the area, aspirations for best in the state. There’s lot I need to work on.

Every day I try to become a better person and athlete.

C: Very driven, gifted, intelligent player.

Describe Jaleel’s character.

J: You can’t really explain character.

It’s what’s in your heart. It’s what you do when nobody is looking.

C: Good character; works well with others.

Where do you see the Everett football team next year?

J: Were going deep, state championship, undefeated 9-0 and state title.

C: As far as the players work, they will need to be committed with themselves. If not, they will be very unhappy come October.

SPORTS CALENDAR: JANUARY/FEBRUARY MON

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Boys’ Freshman vs. Holt, 5:30 Boys’ JV BBall vs. Holt, 7:00 GIrls’ Freshman @ Holt: 5:30 Girls’ JV BBall @ Holt: 7:00

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Girls’ Freshman BBall vs.

East Lansing, 5:30 Girls’ JV BBall vs. East Lansing, 7:00 Boys’ JV BBall @ East Lansing: 5:30

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Bowling vs. Holt, 3:30 Boys’ Freshman vs. Eastern, 5:30 Boys’ JV BBall vs. Eastern, 7:00 Boys’ V Swim @ Waverly: 6:00

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Bowling vs. Eaton Rapids, 3:30 Girls’ JV BBall vs. Grand Ledge, 4:00 Boys Freshman @ Grand Ledge, 5:30 Boys’ JV BBall @ Grand Ledge: 7:00

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Boys’ Freshman BBall vs. Jackson, 5:30 Boys’ JV BBall vs. Jackson, 7:00 Girls’ Freshman BBall @ Jackson: 5:30 Girls’ JV BBall @ Jackson: 7:00

24 Bowling Regionals: 9:00

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Bowling @ Mason: 3:30 Boys’ Freshmen BBall vs. Sexton, 4:00 Boys’ JV BBall vs. Sexton, 5:30 Boys’ V BBall vs. Sexton, 7:00 GIrls’ Freshman BBall @ Sexton: 4:00 Girls’ JV BBall @ Sexton: 5:30 Girls’ V BBall vs. Sexton, 7:00

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Bowling vs. Northwest, 3:30 Girls’ V BBall @ Holt: 6:00

Girls’ V BBall Vs. East Lansing, 5:30 Boys’ V BBall vs. East Lansing, 7:30 Girls’ Freshman vs. Sexton, 4:00 Girls’ JV BBall vs. Sexton, 5:30 Girls’ V BBall vs. Sexton, 7:00 Boys Freshman @ Sexton: 4:00 Boys’ V BBall @ Sexton: 7:00

FRI 20

Bowling @ Holt: 3:30 Girls’ JV BBall vs. Bath, 5:30 Girls’ V BBall vs. Bath, 7:00

Bowling @ Waverly: 3:30

THUR Bowling @ Eaton Rapids: 3:30 Boys’ JV BBall vs. Grand Ledge, 7:00 Boys’ Freshmen BBall vs. Grand Ledge, 5:30 Boys’ V Swim vs. Owosso, 6:00 Girls’ JV BBall @ Grand Ledge: 5:30 Bowling vs. Jackson, 3:30 Boys’ Freshman @ Jackson: 5:30 Boys’ JV BBall @ Jackson, 7:00 Boys’ V Swim @ Mason: 6:00 Girls Freshman BBall vs. Jackson, 5:30 Girls’ JV BBall @ Jackson: 7:00 Girls’ Freshman BBall vs. Okemos, 5:30 Girls’ JV BBall vs. Okemos, 7:00 Boys Freshman @ Okemos, 5:30 Boys’ JV BBall @ Okemos, 7:00 Boys’ V Swim vs. Williamston: 6:00

Wrestling @ Grand Ledge: 6:00

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26 Wrestling vs. Sexton, 6:00

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Bowling @ Charlotte: 3:30 Wrestling V vs. Jackson, 6:00

Wrestling Team District, 5:00

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Girls’ V BBall @ Grand Ledge: 6:00 Boys’ V BBall @ Grand Ledge: 7:30

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Girls’ V BBall vs. Jackson, 6:00 Boys’ V BBall vs. Jackson, 7:30

Girls’ V BBall vs. Okemos, 6:00 Boys’ V BBall vs. Okemos, 7:30

Girls’ JV BBall @ Eastern: 4:00 Girls’ V BBall @ Eastern: 6:00 Boys’ V BBall @ Eastern: 7:30

Girls’ V BBall vs. Grand Ledge, 6:00 Boys’ V BBall vs. Grand Ledge, 7:30

Boys’ V Swim CAAC Meet: 6:00 Girls V BBall @ Jackson: 6:00 Boys’ V BBall @ Jackson: 7:30

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Boys’ V swim @ Haslett : 8:30 Boys’ V wrestling @ Williamston: 8:30

Wrestling @ Leslie: 9:00

Boys’ V Swim @ Dewitt: 11:0

Wrestling CAAC Meet : 12:00

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Bowling @ Owosso: 12:00 Wrestling Districts: 9:00

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25 Bowling Regionals: 9:00

Boys’ V Swim CAAC Meet: 2:00

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Junior Jaleel Canty says that two years from now he sees himself at a Big Ten school playing football on a scholarship. Canty came one step closer to his dream this November, when Football Recruiting Analyst Tom Lemming came to Everett High School to invite him to the Junior All- American Camp in Phoenix.

The All-American Camp is made up of the top 300 high school football players in the nation.

“When I was recruited I felt honored; [it’s a] once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be invited to such a prestigious event,” said Canty.

His high school coach is excited for him, as well.

“I’m happy Jaleel had the experience with other players in the country,” said head football coach Marcelle Carruthers.

Canty left December 31 to arrive in Phoenix and returned January 4. At the “combine,” which is a place to test your positions in football. Canty ran a 4.47 40, the fastest time out of all the 300 players. “I need to improve my footwork, leadership and overall football instinct,” said Canty.

Jaleel said that playing with others that have the same talent level as him or better was a unique experience.