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That Smile: The story of Kareem Gibbs overcoming Evil a generation of cowards The birds The final straw against bullying
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The story so far Tittle flights Floral Green Marshall Mathers A taste of the underground: Fall playlist Static
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For this issue of the Illuminator, we decided to go with a theme that revolved around things that are worth fighting for. Recently, I found out that a close friend of mine has cancer, and at first I was devastated. How could something so terrible happen to someone so amazing? But after attending his early graduation ceremony, I realized that it doesn’t matter how long you live if you are not doing something that matters with that time. Everyone has something to fight for and goals that they want to attain, so go for it, because if it is important to you, then it is worth fighting for.
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familiar faces Life of a color guard girl: Nicole Davis Gradespeed vs. Homeaccess Out with the old, in with the new
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Upcoming Movies to Look Out For
All is Lost Release Date: Oct. 18 (Limited) Rating: PG-13 Written by Academy Award nominee J.C Chandor, All is Lost is a tense survival adventure story of an old man lost as sea. Despite its plot being already done before, the film is already being called one of the best movies of 2013 by critics, being praised for being deeply moving and breaking story telling conventions.
Ender’s Game Release Date: Nov.1 Rating: PG-13 Ender’s Game is a high action sci-fi, based off the bestselling novel of the same name. It tells the story of a gifted boy named Ender Wiggin and his friends’ training in order to take down a massive alien invasion. Featuring an award-winning cast, Ender’s Game is something you might not want to miss.
The Book Thief Release Date: Nov. 8 Rating: Pending This war drama based off the bestselling book, tells the story of a girl named Liesel during WWII Germany. She manages to get through these tough times by stealing books and sharing them with others. Narrated by Death himself, this intriguing movie is sure to hit a chord with book lovers everywhere.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Release Date: Nov. 22 Rating: PG-13
Another book based movie, Catching Fire is the sequel to the 2012 hit The Hunger Games. Katness Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have become targets for the Capitol after winning the 74th annual Hunger Games. They began to spark a rebellion throughout the Districts of Panem to take the Capitol down. Story by Erin ManMangin
Animation Should not be Overlooked Opinion Writer: Erin Mangin.
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Every year, the Oscars hand out awards to the best movies around, however, with the exception of Beauty and the Beast in 1991, never has an animated film been able to be pitted against live action films for Best Picture. Instead, animated features are placed in their own category, never able to be called the best movie of the year, just the best one that’s animated. But why? Animation can be just as powerful and well written as live action films. One of the major issues, animation isn’t taken as seriously as live action might be just our idea that animation is merely light entertainment for children and
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families. However, animation just being for kids is an idea that really only exists in America. Everywhere else in the world (most predominantly France and Japan) animation is seen as a serious art form that is respected and even adult focused. The wonderful thing about animation is that there is no limit to what can be done. It’s a canvas full of possibilities, and some animated films reach an almost inhuman amount of imagination that just can’t be expressed with the same effect as it would in live action. Animation can be a fully realized art form in America if we open our mind and see the possibilities at what mature animation can achieve. With its unlimited potential, it can be the gate way to the
filmmaker’s mind and soul, creating films like we’ve never seen before. All we need to do is recognize that animation isn’t a simple way to pass time and see it for what it really is: complex artistic expression. Hopefully one day we can turn on the Oscars and see animated films winning Best Picture of the year alongside movies filmed in live action.
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what makes a bestselling video game Opinion Writer: Jadyn Fore. Sales dominate the industry, not just the video game industry, but all industries and businesses alike. Sales drive a business and industry forward, providing not only enough money to keep doing what they’re doing, but also enough money to innovate and bring about new and previously unheard of technologies. With video games this is substantially apparent. Since the early 1980’s video games have been rapidly evolving and improving, but it’s hard to really put a pin on what makes a good game good. Several things could factor into what makes best sellers sell. Graphics, game mechanics, story, or even if it’s just part of a familiar franchise. But when it comes down to it, one of the main reasons a best-seller sells is hype. Advertisements are the main way people hear about the game, and perhaps even make the decision to buy it. Hype isn’t only spread by advertisements, but also through human interaction.
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One friend will tell their friend about the game, that friend will tell three more, and it spreads as such. Advertisements have to be cleverly crafted to show the games strongest points and leave out what may drive potential customers away. Game companies hire people specifically for the purpose of making ads to attract the highest amount of customers and bring in the highest amount of sales. Advertisement is so crucial that a large portion of the games budget goes to advertisement. Without it, word about the game wouldn’t get out and it would most likely bomb. Game studios don’t just advertise their games before the initial release. Continued advertisement after the game’s release keeps the word out for people who are waiting for the games release price to go down. Even though games sell a majority of their sales in the first two weeks, games continue to sell regularly months after the release, though in lower numbers. To broaden on advertising a bit, TV
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ads aren’t the only way to get out the word, and also aren’t the most effective. Internet ads and even print ads tend to do wonders for the games sales. Video game magazines, such as game informer, are insanely popular and ultimately do great things for the video game industries and the games they release. Ads on the Internet, such as advertisements before Youtube videos, are also extremely beneficial to the studio and product. There are 273,785,413 people on the Internet in North America alone, and there are over 2 billion in the whole world. Getting the word out to even a fraction of those users would, and does, boost hype immensely. All the popular games we know and love became that way because of clever advertising, fans spreading the word, and continued advertising afterwards. Game studios rely on sales, and getting the word out is the main reason games sell in the first place. Although good games are made by content, the world of best sellers is just a bit more devious.
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First World Problems Opinion Writer: Rachel Murray. “My headphones always get tangled in my pocket. #FirstWorldProblems,” “My mint gum makes my ice water taste too cold. #FirstWorldProblems.” “My iPhone charger won’t reach the plug when I’m laying in bed. #FirstWorldProbs.” The hashtag and saying #FirstWorldProblems has endless complaints about problems that are annoying, but aren’t there worse things happening in the world? These first world problems that everyone’s talking about aren’t even problems. Why get so angry and frustrated over a problem as simple as trying to connect to our neighbor’s blocked Wi-Fi?
The saying is obviously controversial. It’s almost as if we Americans are making fun of ourselves. But why do we complain about our coffee being too hot, or our struggle to find something to wear when we have closets full of clothing? Some people will take offense and use a comparison to a third world country. They will criticize the complaints saying that we should be thankful for the things we have and to not complain. People in third world countries might not have water, shelter and obviously not the latest iPhone, but do you see them complaining? America needs to focus on the important problems in our country. We should be
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worrying about our economy, our soldiers at war, and the crime and violence in our country. So the next time you complain about having to run outside because your treadmill is broken, go take that run, and think about the real problems our country is facing today.
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Kareem Gibbs at his graduation ceremony Oct. 25
That Smile By: Madeleine Worrall
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October 25 was not only a day full of bells and whistles, mums and garters for the homecoming occasion, but also an early graduation day for senior Kareem Gibbs. During second period the entire senior class, family and friends joined together in the auditorium in honor of Gibbs. The ceremony, organized by CHS administration and teachers, was intended to be an uplifting experience, something that Gibbs, his family and friends would remember.
“The graduation made me feel so special and made me realize how much support I do have, that I had no idea I had,” said Gibbs. Six years ago Gibbs was diagnosed with Undifferentiated Sarcoma, a form of cancer. Doctors found a football-sized tumor in his hip that spread to his lungs and is now in his heart. Gibbs takes weekly trips to Atlanta, Georgia for a cancer study. “Right now I’m doing a study on my cancer. I’m doing it because it can
help someone else down the line and it can hopefully be beneficial to me,” said Gibbs. In July of 2013 he was told that in three months time he would start to feel the effects of his cancer and Gibbs was told he would have a year to live if the tumor kept growing. After the three-week period, doctors found that the tumor had doubled in size. But Gibbs hasn’t let such a frightening diagnosis stop him from making the most of his time.
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The Illuminator Worth Fighting For “If you didn’t know him or know what was going on you would never guess anything was wrong with him,” said TJ Jeeter, senior. And in fact, most say that when they see Kareem in the halls he is smiling, interacting with friends and looks like any other student. “I think of myself as fighter,” said Gibbs. “I like to fake it until I make it. When things aren’t going my way, I pretend that it is. If I wake up not feeling great, I still wake up exactly how I would if I was feeling great. I still live life as if it weren’t affecting me.” During the Oct. 25 ceremony, Principal David Hinson said that Gibbs had “exemplified character, honor, and service throughout his short time at Central High School” before bringing Gibbs to the podium to address his fellow classmates. “I come to school with a smile on my face. I face obstacles with a smile on my face. I try to make the most out of everything I do in life... “Life is a story. However you write it is the way it happens.” After comments from the KISD superintendent, board members and principals, Gibbs was given his diploma and told by class president Nathaniel Hampton that he could turn his tassel and be known as the
first graduate of the class of 2014. Gibbs then turned, and took a photo of himself on stage, the rest of the class of 2014 behind him. The graduation ceremony was just one of many memorable experiences Gibbs’
Numerous seniors spoke out after the graduation ceremony about how Gibbs’ outlook on life has inspired them. “The way he can motivate people with the passion he has and his attitude on life is amazing, he makes me want do better things in my life,” said Ryan Rodriguez. TJ Jeeter and DeMarko Hardaway agreed. “He teaches you to cherish every moment in life through his smile and the positive outlook he has all the time.” Teachers, students, friends and family wanted nothing more than to see Gibbs walk across that stage with a diploma in hand, so they made it happen. Following the ceremony, Gibbs and his family attended a reception hosted by the school and put on by members of the culinary classes, Redefining Beautiful, and Ready, Set, Teach. RST teacher Lana Wilson said, “The family told me how much it meant to them to have the support of CHS and how incredible the experience has been.” The graduation ceremony was an inspirational event for the class of 2014, but Hardaway said he was glad the school could give back to Gibbs. “We love that kid.”
“The way he can motivate people with the passion he has and his attitude on life is amazing, he makes me want do better things in my life.” Ryan Rodriguez has enjoyed lately. He has been interviewed by Fox news, WFAA, 97.9 the beat radio station and has had the chance to meet rappers J. Cole and Wale and radio talk show host, Jkruz. “I try to think about my actions and choices before I make them because they can really effect my future, which is kind of shaky. I’ve had the chance to do a lot in life and I’m blessed for that but there is still things- like skydiving- that I’d love to do.”
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“I would like to go to Europe and I would like to meet Emma Watson, because she’s the best. I also kind of want to go skydiving but I would totally die.” -Ivan Hortato (10)
“I would hike the entire Ap palachian trail.” Jordan Brace (12)
“If I could meet Bethany Hamilton.” Morgan Elliot (9)
“I would travel Europe, like G ermany and Austria.” Nick Levrier (12)
“I want to travel to France and New Zealand and go sky diving.” Jackie Gallagher (12)
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Overcoming Evil A story of overcoming the evils society puts in front of us, and the struggles of trying to fit in.
Special to The Illuminator Writer’s name withheld by request
Everyone has at least one thing that they would like to change about themselves. Well, when I was in the eighth grade, I wanted to be beautiful, and what I perceived to be beautiful back then is a lot different than what I think it is now. In the eighth grade, my definition of beautiful was skinny. My parents, friends, classmates, magazines, television, even online were all screaming thin is in. My entire life changed the day I heard two classmates talking about how they thought that size eight jeans were fat. Being young, wearing size eight jeans, and not taking the height to weight chart into consideration, I was brokenhearted to realize that I wasn’t “beautiful.” I was blind to the fact that size eight might be big for someone who is barley five feet tall, but for someone like me who is five-foot-nine inches, size eight is average. My-mind set for the next two and a half years would be the determination to be skinny and “beautiful.” That was the day I discovered and quickly befriended bulimia. At first, the situation was under control. Or so I thought. In the beginning, throwing up happened once or twice on rare occasions, then a few times a week, and then once every day. Throwing up on a regular basis became addictive. Whenever times got tough or stressful and I had no one to comfort me, bulimia was always there. Then
after every meal, I would excuse myself from the table, sit next to the toilet, and rid my body of the “ugliness.” Over time I noticed that having this habit was taking its toll. My throat was constantly sore, my hair was falling out, the skin on my fingers were tender due to being repeatedly burned by the stomach acid, and I completely stopped having periods for months at a time. There was one specific day that it dawned on me that I needed to stop. I had just come home from school, and
My thoughts consisted of making my mother happy, hating myself, and never wanting to have been born. It came to the point to where I fell on the bathroom floor screaming in anger and pain and sobbing until my face was bright red. It took me a good hour to completely silence myself. For the rest of the night, I lay on the cold bathroom floor staring up at the white ceiling. The taste of blood filled my mouth. My throat had been bleeding. One important fact I left out was my love for choir. Singing was a major part of my life, and the moment I tasted blood, I knew I was done for. I had single-handedly thrown away the one thing that was important to me without even realizing it, by damaging my throat in that way. The majority of my sophomore year, the year I had gotten into chamber choir, was spent recovering and fighting bulimia and now, here I am a junior, and still trying to put to rest the awful habit. To any of you who may be struggling with an eating disorder or fighting in the fierce battle against one, just know that you’re not alone. You will make it through this. You are a wonderful, strong, amazing person, and I believe in you.
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“For the rest of the night I lay on the cold bathroom floor staring up at the white ceiling. The taste of blood filled my mouth.”
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someone had jokingly called me fat that day, but it hurt me and I took it seriously anyway. Not even an hour later, my mom reminded me during dinner that I need to stop eating so much or else I wont fit into my jeans for next year. Right after eating, I went upstairs to go through my usual routine, but this time I didn’t stop after my stomach was empty. I kept going. I was so hurt and disgusted with myself.
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Continued: Overcoming Evil The journey to beating an eating disorder is a long, difficult process. The first step I took to recovery, was realizing that bulimia was hurting me more than it was benefitting me. Picture your body as a pale, sickly figure with only bones to show. I felt more miserable this was than I did looking healthy. Now picture a normal looking body, with a healthy pigment, and nice natural curves. The second one screams beautiful no matter what size. Your body works so hard to maintain a healthy, visually appealing state. To abuse it is completely unfair. Gradually replacing the bad habit with something beneficial is a great option. Over time I replaced binging and purging with sing in choir. Secondly, I realized that I was made to look the way I do. There was
no way I could change the fact that I have broad shoulders, big feet, or a larger behind than most, no matter what I do. It’s the bone structure, and no one can change that. Be proud of the little things that make you who you are. You were born individually unique; don’t die trying to look like someone else. There is no one in the entire world that has the face or body that you do. Embrace that. Another bold step that I took on the path of recovery was telling someone. It was one of the most challenging things I’ve ever had to do and it took a lot of courage. I chose to tell my best friend, David, who I knew I could trust and rely on. He didn’t judge me, or turn me away because I was different. He eventually encouraged me to tell one of my parents. After several pep
talks and hundreds of tears, I came out and told my father. My father gave me all the support and love that I needed from there. It doesn’t matter who you tell, just tell someone and get help because you can’t do this alone. There were plenty of times when I had slipped up and ran back to my old habits, and that was ok. I knew getting over my bulimia wasn’t going to happen over night. Hang in there and remember what’s important to you. Not a day passes by when I don’t think about when I used to torture my body. Dark things like that stay with you, but the victory of defeating and overcoming what I did was one of my greatest achievements. I’m proud to say that I worked hard enough to overcome something so evil.
a Generation of Cowards By: Emily Mitchell, Opinion Writer
What would your life look like if all the personal interactions you have were face to face? No phone calls, text messages, social media, no electronic screen to hide behind. If you are really honest with yourself you realize that you would more than likely have a lot more enemies and considerably less friends. In today’s world nothing seems to be personal. Even the most important conversations are done via e-mail, text, or some form of social media. Topnotch executive businessmen procure new clientele through social media and attend meetings over conference call. Professionals from all fields of work have gotten their college degrees online. When used in these ways social media and electronic communication is helpful, it saves a lot of time and expense. But when teenagers use this technology it seems to do more damage than good. Things are said and feelings are hurt. Instead of using
it out of necessity we tend to use it to say things we would never say to someone’s face. Teenagers are not always brave enough to stand up to people or tell them what they really think so they hide behind screens, safe in their bedrooms at home where no immediate consequences exist. Kids are starting at younger ages than ever and it only escalates as they get older. Every day people become more and more comfortable with saying things online rather than in person. People begin new relationships before they’ve even met the person that they have been talking to. Without body language or facial expression it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction which leads to miscommunication and even more problems. Phones and social media are a fantastic advancement in technology and it deserves to be used but it can’t be relied on to replace personal communi-
cation and interaction. Personal relationships can’t be replaced by words on a brightly lit screen. I know that I myself am guilty of misusing social media, I think the vast majority of us are. It’s a challenge to be totally real and honest with people but it truly is beneficial to have good personal relationships that begin and continue to grow with face to face interaction and time spent. So next time you want to tell somebody something, or speak your mine challenge yourself to just say it instead of typing it later.
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THE BIRDS My bout with bullying
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Opinion Writer, Abby Goodman When I was younger, around seven or illusion of the world was broken by a so, I used to look outside my car window simple phrase – “You’re so Abby Goodman.” and stare at the birds with envy. The birds Had you heard this at my school, you would were free to do whatever they wanted have translated it: “You’re so stupid.” It bewherever and whenever they pleased. They were only bound by the atmosphere. As I grew up, I realized the birds weren’t actually free. They were following the paths of migration. They were blending in with the crowd, like it is ingrained in their brains to do. They are not free, they are natural. Freedom was something I was obsessed with as a child. I read books and walked in forests to find it, but freedom has always been a fantastic hider/ Hide and seek, though, was my sort of game (unlike tag, but we’ll get to that in a minute). As previously stated, I read books. I would sit under pine trees during my secart by Stephanie Nguyen ond grade year with a popsicle, four dogs, and a book. I was nowhere near came a school phenomenon. I was famous the loud kid you think of when you think of for my short comings. The Sandman crechildhood. That made me not very popular. ated this phrase too. Any day that I came I was chubby as a kid. Because of this, to school asleep, the Sandman just called I could never play tag. I was never invited me worthless and I was awoken. to either, but I would usually just block that The next year, I never slept. Books were out. When it came to kick ball or soccer at pushed aside. I decided to think about recess, I was always picked last. I never changing myself instead of the story I was thought about it, because my head was invested in. I figured, maybe I can’t be always in the fantasy of the book I was smart, but I can be pretty. So, I wouldn’t currently reading. eat breakfast or lunch. I would manage to I was distracted but it wasn’t long beeat dinner, but always ended up crying affore I was punched awake by the Sandman, terwards. The Sandman left me alone when a twelve year old girl with blonde hair, blue I stayed silent during this year, but if I eyes and hate etched in her face. ever dared speak out, I would be punished Sixth grade was when reality hit. My – verbally or physically, it depended on the
offense. The year after that will always be remembered as the hardest year of my life. That year, I lost my grandfather, who I will always remember as the best story teller there ever was. He related his cancer to the Lion King in a way that made your throat close up while you smiled. Holding back tears. It didn’t stop there though – I lost my only teacher who told me I could get better. He told me I wasn’t stuck here. He told me I could get better – and I lost him. That was the year I would go home from school and I wouldn’t think, “Well, I survived.” No. I would think, “I wish I hadn’t.” I would lie about how sick I was so I wouldn’t have to go to school and face the Sandman, and while I stayed at home I would block out reality with music and stories. I left the Sandman my freshman year. But along with her, I also lost all the acquaintances that could sometimes make me smile. Freshman year was the year that I tried so hard to fix myself. It was also the year that I found time is the best healer. One day, my freshman year, I was driving back to the land of pine trees and dogs, looking out the window when I saw the birds again. It was then when I realized they were simply blending in. It was ingrained in their brains to be that way – just as it’s ingrained in ours. I realized that I am just like the birds – I blend into the flock and follow where they want me to go.
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Those who have been bullied: Denise Salas, Senior “Back then when I was little, I was a little chubby. Kids would bully me about my weight. It really bothered me.”
Bethany Deadman, Freshman “My last name is kind of horrible. you know, it’s Deadman. When someone would call roll for class, people would make fun of me. Like saying ‘oh you’re dead and you’re a man’, and that stayed with me for several years.”
Corwin Gillie, Junior
Bogart Baker, Senior
“In seventh grade, I wasn’t very athletic, and all of the football players made fun of me. To this day I still remember a lot of people calling me fat.”
“ When I was younger, I was made fun of for my ears. I hadn’t really grown into them yet, and they were just really big. I was bothered by it, I had started to grow out my hair.”
Continued: The Birds Later that day, when I had arrived at the place of my childhood, I walked by myself over the acres of land. I grieved as I saw the ghosts of my pasts around the trees – the distracted girl who wasn’t lonely, just alone. She was content to sit in the dirt with a popsicle and a couple of birds. That girl, I realized, was gone. What was left in her place was someone who was broken, but…alive. Broken, but alive. Broken. But alive. And there’s a reason for that. So, after I mourned, I went back home and told the Sandman to let me be. I took
up my favorite book and spent the entire weekend reading it, over and over. Reading didn’t save me anymore than the Sandman did – I was broken, and pages don’t fix broken things. I am still broken. I am still alive. I’m not the only person who lived this life. Some people were not as lucky as me to be distracted for as long as I was, or to have dogs and pine trees like I did. To those people: You are not alone, as much as it seems like it. I know there are people who say that phrase and are dirty liars because they don’t know. But this is written from the broken underdog I have been
since I was born. To those who do not understand the brokenness: I hope you never do. To the Sandman: I hope you have a wonderful life, but I hope you also learn the brokenness you installed in me. And finally, to my little sister: I know you don’t understand why I always hand you books and get so angry whenever a friend jokingly calls you dumb, but one day, I will hand you this and you will understand. You were the only thing that made me think that maybe everyone isn’t a monster and maybe fairy tales can still exist.
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the final straw against bull ying Senior Josh Russell has had it with bullying and gives a piece of his mind.
By: Harley Clawson
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On a breezy September morning, students gathered around the school to stand up against bullying. The stand against bullying was designed to make students come together by holding hands around the school and reciting a pledge. The purpose was to create awareness and hopefully eliminate bullying. One student, Josh Russell, noticed that during the event many students understood the purpose and failed to participate. The apathy shown by the students involved bothered Russell and motivated him to make a change.
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The Illuminator Nov. 2013 Russell has had his fair share of being victimized by bullies and following the anti-bullying event, felt that enough is enough. “We can’t make it so the school has no form of punishment and suspending someone is not a good idea because that’s just three days to go play video games,” said Russell. As school ended Russell sent an e-mail to Mr. Scott Goodwin, assistant principal, on his opinion regarding the anti-bully stand. The e-mail explained Russell’s encounters with bullying and his views on the way to eliminate bullying. He explains how during his years at school he has been called a “fag, gay,” and more. He also describes how he was a victim of bodily injury from bullies like “having scissors shoved in my thigh” and “being ‘branded’ by a kid who held a paperclip over a lighter for several minutes.’ However, Russell did say that despite the bullying, he attends school every day because he “wants to learn about things he is interested in.” After sending the e-mail RusselI expressed that he didn’t know if he really wanted anything to come from it. “It just kind of happened. I honestly expected punishment.” A couple days later Russell’s e=mail was read and addressed by Goodwin. Russell explained to Goodwin how he felt and came up with a final conclusion that bullying will unfortunately always be a problem, Russell then proposed an idea to create a documentary on students within the Keller school district about their problems with bullies and how for some people it’s an everyday thing. With the help of Mr. Goodwin, Russel’s idea was set in motion. “We got Josh in touch with Matt Hill, our audio/visual production coordinator. He was very excited about the opportunity. Now it’s
a chance for him and Josh to collaborate and see what they come up with,” said Goodwin. Russel explained what his documentary would consist of and what he hopes to achieve. “Basically what we would do is just go to some of the schools throughout Keller ISD. It would be more middle and intermediate, We’re going to film how their days go and show some of the things that happen to them that people don’t think is being filmed,” said Russell. “I’m trying to show parents and students what actually is happening and the whole saying ‘kids are cruel’ is basically an understatement.” As a victim of bullying, Russell understands how difficult it is to do simple things like go to school every day. He admits that the school system has failed him before. “Hundreds of kids stay home every day because they don’t feel safe and that’s just wrong.” With an idea of creating such a raw documentary, Russell has created a voice for every child or teen who has ever been victimized. Goodwin, intrigued by the idea, had a positive view on Russell’s truth-revealing film. “I’m curious to see how it turns out and how different it will be from some of the other things we already have in place.” Goodwin sees the video as another opportunity to raise bully awareness. “Josh’s slant on this is a little bit different. I think its more of an in-depth kind
of thing and I think it’ll be able to turn some heads. With bullying being in the forefront of what’s going on today, any time we get another opportunity for people to get some dialogue about it, its one more chance to hopefully recognize that it can happen and how do we stop it.” With only one goal in mind, Russell wants to make a difference. He wants to reach out to the students who are not heard or seen. “I think the biggest thing we need to do is show what the actual truth is. If that gets attention, great. If it doesn’t, I tried. I can’t get in and fix the real problem. All I can do is show ‘here’s what’s happening.’ I want the victims to feel like ‘yes, this is it. This is what happens.’ I want the bullies to feel like ‘oh, crap. Now they see it.’ Although Russell will be faced with boundaries and difficulties in making his excruciatingly truthful documentary, he remains hopeful. He hopes to create something that will absolutely make a change in the lives of intermediate, middle, and high schoolers. “Even if I influence someone and make them do something that makes a difference, that’s good enough for me. If I change one mind that’s good,” Russell said.
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The Story So Far BAND REVIEW Music is a universal language. Despite personal differences, individuals always connect with one another through music. The Pop Punk subculture is both an interesting and intense scene, mainly known for their tight-knit fan base. Out of this environment comes The Story So Far, arguably one of the posi-est bands known to man. Hailing from Walnut Creek, California, TSSF is fronted by vocalist Parker Cannon. Forming in 2007, TSSF signed with Pure Noise Records, a well known label. Up to date, TSSF has released two
studio albums, three split records, and two EP’s. Aside from Parker Cannon, the band also features the talent of Kevin Geyer (lead guitar), William Levy (guitar), Kelen Capener (bass), and Ryan Torf. (drums) Associating themselves with other Pop Punk acts like Man Overboard, Transit, The Wonder Years, and Citizen, TSSF has played Warped Tour, along with other festivals overseas. Their first album, Under Soil and Dirt, was released in summer of 2011. What You Don’t See, their second studio album, was released March 26, 2013; it
reached #46 on The Billboard 200. The Story So Far is just as impressive live as their audio recordings are, with Youtube readily available as a reference. If you’re fond of Pop Punk, TSSF would be something worthy to look into. Coming to town in December, your next chance to see TSSF is approaching. Tickets are available online for purchase; Stay Posi, brah.
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what’s your favorite new song? “White Walls” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Bri Turner (11)
“Roar” Katy Perry Madeena Payenda (9)
“Wrecking Ball” Miley Cyrus Gerret Brannan (12)
“Tattooed Heart” Ariana Grande Monica Cooper (10)
“Rap God” Eminem Jack Manna (10)
“Too Much” Drake Charles Copeland (11)
n e e r G l Flora album breakdown Title
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Run by front-men Jamie Rhoden, and Ned Russin, Title Fight is an American Punk, melodic hardcore group. Floral Green is second of the two albums released by Title Fight, featuring well known hits such as “Head In The Ceiling Fan” and “Secret Society.” Recorded at Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, TF officially released the record September 18th of 2012, even though it was
leaked two weeks prior. ‘Floral Green’ landed Title Fight #69 on the Billboard Top 200, leaving fans almost as joyous as they were with their release of ‘Shed.’ (TF’s first album released in May 2011, receiving little to no negative feedback.) Title fight sets themselves apart from the rest, ushering out original material all while remaining humble. The record ‘Floral Green’ offers gut wrenching vocals paired
with punk infused riffs, mirroring the of original Hardcore. Title Fight shines through the rest with their intense Melocore guitar work and dreamy lyrics, leaving all who listen in a state of hazey grunge. Other bands you might enjoy if Title Fight’s your cup of tea: Balance & Composure Defeater Worthwhile
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up and coming: Marshall Mathers 2 record, Recovery, came out in 2010 and has left fans eager for more over the past three years. The single “Berzerk” was released in late August and reached number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 as well as the top 100 in 16 other countries. It used samples from songs
by the Beastie Boys and Billy Squier to introduce a new sound for Eminem. Emily Mitchell, Staff Writer
fall playlist
On November 5th Eminem’s 8th studio album, Marshall Mathers 2 drops. The first Marshall Mathers LP was released over 13 years again May of 2000 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and the Juno Award for International Album of the Year. His last
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STATIC
two students and their debut album Over the summer break, Pedro Rivera and Jake Norman, both seniors at Central High School, worked on creating their debut album, Static. After three months of hard work, they finally completed a 20-track album. Static appeals to many different musical interests. “We have rock, rap; we have some reggae. We have an 80s beat in there,” said Rivera. Along with several catchy instrumentals, other artists like Celeste, Wrekonize, Nneka, and Brother Joseph, are featured as well.
For new artists, Rivera said, “Start. Just start doing it. Like, any way you can.” Rivera and Norman ordered 50 copies of Static for individual sale. For $8, you can buy Static in a heavyweight, paper album case with the disc sealed inside. This definitely an album that you’ll want to have on your shelf if you’re a fan of rock, rap, reggae, or just music in general. The two plan to order more if they sell out soon.
Mary Clark, Staff Writer
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FASHION
Familiar Faces: Mrs. Robinson Bailey Kachtik, Editorial Board
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As many of us convene here at central each day we begin to see some very familiar faces walking around the halls with us. These include our teachers, peers, and substitutes. Some subs work every once in a while but there are a few we see more often than others. One of these would be Mrs. Robinson, our favorite local Australian sub. Mrs. Robinson moved to Australia when she was six in the Northern Territory. She grew up there and when she turned 18 she began going to the University of Western Australia where she soon met her husband. She went to a university for about a year before she decided it wasn’t for her and then moved on to substituting for primary school children. After this, Mrs. Robinson bought a business in Australia that was a journalism company. The business sold things such as magazines, newspapers, and gift shops that did practically everything. Not soon after this Mrs. Robinson moved from Australia with her soon to be husband to New York City when he got a job opportunity in America. Once moving to New York, Mrs. Robinson then moved from there to New Hampshire, where she married her hus-
band, then to Shreveport, Louisiana. From here she moved Kansas where she worked for the state at a governors’ conference and did a directory for the state. This dealt with anything housing for homelessness in Kansas and she created a directory for this. This type of work helped her in subbing because she was able to maintain order in all the chaos. Moving on with her nomadic spirit Mrs. Robinson then stayed two weeks in Detroit but quickly moved on to Montreal with her husband. She said that she liked everywhere they’ve lived for different reasons, except Shreveport, “because there was nothing ever going on”, but Texas is where they have stayed the longest. After subbing for many different grade levels Mrs. Robinson decided high school was the right one for her because, “You don’t have to walk around as much.” In comparison with the elementary and middle schools where she was always all over the place because they were always calling her to do things. She says her favorite school by far to sub at has been Central mainly because it’s where her kids go and she’s been subbing here for such a long time, 9 years. Subbing has been the best
Below: Mrs. Robinson with her daughter Kristen who graduated from Central in 2013.
thing she has done so far because of all the time she is able to spend with her kids and having summers off. The craziest story is when Mrs. Robinson was yelled at by a girl in the art room because she mixed her paint too thin, but altogether Central has been a great experience. Mrs. Robinson is also very, depending how you look at it, lucky to be here today because she has been in a multitude of natural disasters. The first one was Cyclone Tracy, when she was 10, in Montreal. She says she remembers her house being on stilts and they hid in the bathroom but her house made it through the turmoil. It occurred from Christmas Eve to Christmas day and took the lives of 71 people. There was also a very bad ice storm where it rained ice for two weeks. After this she moved to Texas where we were having a really bad heat wave. This is just one of the many familiar faces we see here at Central.
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Life of a Color Guard Girl: Nicole Davis Claire Bell, Staff Writer
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I thought it was just an elective. Now it has become my life, but it’s a life that has no regrets.”
What do you love about Color Guard?
Micahla Powell, Sophomore “I love color guard because I like to feel like I’m a part of a team.”
While the band plays, the team fights, and cheerleaders tumble, we should not forget the Color Guard and their twirling flags. Junior, Nicole Davis, walks us through a Color Guard girl’s life. According to Davis, their hectic schedule usually goes something like this. “We stretch for about half an hour and warm up without any talking at all. Then, we just go outside to the field so we can practice while walking in a straight line and of course no talking.” And if you think that’s the end of it, they still haven’t gotten to game day. “The school is released to the pep rally and we get to the band hall as quickly as possible to practice for about an hour but sometimes we don’t practice at all. Then there is another hour of getting dressed, makeup, hair and of course eating. Afterwards, it is off to the game where we practice during the 1st quarter. Finally, we get to the half time show where guard and the band have their performance and when that’s done we just kind of sit in the stands and mess around. Eventually we get back to CHS where Mr. McNulty talks about
Emily Rogers, Senior “I love the people and being the captain of color guard so I can lead them and make the show look great.”
how we did in the show. Usually we don’t get back till midnight.” As your can see, being on the team can be a lot harder than most people think. “It’s not just the practice that can get to you though. Being with the same girls for so long can be really annoying and it comes with a lot of drama too.” Even with that in mind, being in guard can still have a plus with it like the P.E. credit and, telling from the girls, a lot of long lasting friendships. “We’re a cult. If you’re in the cult, it’s fun.” Even with Davis’s sore arms, she doesn’t imagine her life without Color Guard. “It just seemed like something different and interesting to do. I wanted to apart of something but I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I thought it was just an elective. Now it has become my life but it’s a life that has no regrets.” So maybe next time you go to a game, be on the lookout for a saber, rifle, or flag cutting through the air by Central’s Color Guard team.
Sam English, Sophomore “I love going on the band trips; it’s a great experience.'
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Gradespeed Vs. Home Access Mary Clark,
Raygan Janowski,
Opinion Writer
Opinion Writer
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Gradespeed:
Home Access:
Before this school year, Central used Gradespeed as a way to quickly access grades, attendance, and class assignments. Gradespeed was an extremely simple and easy tool to use because it had a very straightforward interface and it was also mobile friendly. Instead of having to deal with the hassle of finding a computer to access grades and averages, someone could just open it up on their phone and have all of the information they needed in the palm of their hand. I believe that Gradespeed was a much more efficient way to access our grades and school information because it was simple for everyone to use and easy to access. The home Access Center can be accessed from a mobile phone, but the interface isn’t mobile friendly. Looking at grades is difficult and navigation is extremely confusing. In my opinion, I think that Gradespeed should be brought back. The students and teachers are more familiar with it and it worked just fine. I believe that the HAC is unnecessary to be using when we had something that already worked before the switch.
As the school year begins, time is flying by quickly. Students and parents need and deserve a quick and easy way to access grades and learn about upcoming events. I believe that Home Access is the way to go. This specific website is and will be 100 times better than Gradespeed. You can not only look up grades but have the ability to access anything school related. Home Access is a well organized system in which parents and students can very easily connect with what’s going on. This website not only helps the parents but the students that should be responsible in keeping up with their work. Students are more likely to makes better grades knowing what is missing. Last school year there were many technological problems with Gradespeed. It was more of a hassle than help with the ability for students to access grades from their mobile device. Gradespeed became a very distracting factor that comes into play with needing to learn in class and not be on your phone. I feel that the change that has come in is a great one and needs to stay that way.
Devon McPherson, Sophomore “Gradespeed (is better) because it is easier to use.”
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Peyton Eaves, Sophomore: “I feel like Home Access is better because when I log in I feel like i have more options to check my grades, and I feel like i have a better handle on my grades.”
Kimberly Faulkenberry, Sophomore “Gradespeed (is better) bevcause it’s not as hard to find your grades and your grades update faster.”
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90% GRADESPEED Out With the Old, In With the New
Did you know? edmodo connects with over 28 million people daily.
Teachers on edmodo can award students badges for good performance or behavior.
Edmodo surfaces up apps that personalize learning for every student.
The new Technology and edmodo Bailey Kachtik, Editorial Board Everywhere we turn now there is a phone in hand and the Internet being pulled up somehow, so naturally the school would want to try to keep up with the everchanging technological world. Therefore, to become more a part of the students’ world the school has began to use things such as Edmodo, Remind 101, and Home Access. The question is how helpful is this new technology? Edmodo is the schools’ new social media site where teachers can post assignments, grades, and reminders for their students. Autumn Woods, 11 said, “Edmodo is at times confusing, even for the teachers I’ve noticed they have trouble keeping up with it, so I’m worried about how its going to turn out.” Some believe that the new Edmodo system is confusing while others believe the exact opposite. Mikayla Peters, 9
explains, “ I like Edmodo because I can go home and see what I have for homework and I don’t have to try to remember what I have. I don’t have to put it in an agenda because the teachers just send it out saying what we have to do so I really like it.” Along with Edmodo, the school has moved away from Gradespeed and toward Home Access. Home Access has many things to offer by showing not only grades, but also calendars and many other things all right there in front of them. Mr. Scott the chemistry teacher says, “I believe we moved to Home Access because it provides better information for the parents.” However, no more Gradespeed has caused confusion for many students including Nicholas Ashley, 11 who says, “ I like Gradespeed better than Home Access because on Home Access I’ve tried to look at my grades and it’s just the assignments
you’ve turned in not the average, so I haven’t been able to figure out the grades yet.” Many students found Gradespeed much easier to understand as stated by Sloan Scott, 11 “ I hate that everything’s kind of on Home Access now because the grades aren’t there half the time, or if they are they don’t give me my whole average for everything. I do miss things like Gradespeed which were more user friendly.” Moving from planners to computers in the never-ending cycle as technology continues to enhance and move forward. As this happens the school rushes to keep up with all of the changes. Whether the new technology is viewed as good or bad it’s here to stay.
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The fridge:
Phillip Johnstone
By: Christian Velazquez, Staff Writer Ever wonder what it’s like to be part of a brotherhood? Central’s varsity football program is just that. Since the opening of the school in 2003 the program has risen up to its recognition of being called the best football program in the school district. Coach Bart Helsley has continued to improve the program and has coached some outstanding players. There’s so much more to it than what you see on Friday nights. The players sweat all summer and all year to prepare for what’s to come. They put in time in the weight room and take notes in the film room as well. One player that has stood out to teammates and students this season is senior offensive lineman Phillip Johnstone. Johnstone is a third-year returning varsity player. Many people don’t understand the importance of the offensive line
and what they do. If it wasn’t for them and making blocks there would be no progress in winning games. Johnstone said, “Football is a game you have to have a lot of heart to play. Playing with my teammates has been some of the best times of high school.” Johnstone has had many goals for himself and his team this season “I hope that we win our first playoff. I’m going to try to get 15 pancakes and first team all-district offensive lineman.” Johnstone’s favorite part of pregame is “the adrenaline rush of running out of the tunnel.”
Johnstone plans on going to college and majoring in business, but says that his “years of playing football here will be a memory that will always sticks with me and one that I will never forget.”
Going for the dig:
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By: Christian Velazquez, Staff Writer
This month’s senior spotlight is on third year returning volleyball starter Jordan Zonner. She has proven herself as a team player in practice and in games and as a student at Central. Her resilience has made a big impact on her team according to her own teammates. Jordan has been a part of a playoff team ever since she made the varsity team. This is what Jordan had to say about her final year as a volleyball player at Central High. “ Being a part of this team with these group of girls is going to be something I’m really going to miss. It’s going to feel weird not playing volleyball here anymore. I hope that we can continue to
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play well and make the playoffs one last time before my time here is up.” Jordan’s next step is to go to college and hopefully be able to continue playing volleyball put at the collegiate level. “I think what I’ll miss the most are the home games and all the support we had in the stands and I’ll never forget when we won the San Marcos Tournament.” She has these words of advice for future volleyball players at Central: “Just be encouraging to one another and stay determined.”
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Senior Spotlight By: Madeleine Worrall, Staff Writer Currently, 5’9”, senior, defensive/running back, Justin Manuatu is in the spotlight for his performance on the gridiron. Manuatu is captain of the 2013-14 varsity football team, along with his cousin, TJ Tauaalo. “The feeling I get walking out on the field with my cousin, my best friend, by my side is so amazing,” said Manuatu. “It is an honor to be captain, I have to be a good role model for the team and to the younger kids that come out and watch us play. Being on the field, playing the sport I love with my brothers is hands down the best part about playing at Central.” On Sept. 6 the football team battled it out against Boswell High School at Boswell stadium. The Chargers came out on top and defeated the opposing team 17-3. Manuatu had a total of 96 yards and six tackles, four of them solo tackles. “It was a great feeling to get our first win of the season,” said Manuatu. Manuatu also runs the 110m dash and the 300m hurdles for varsity track in the spring. Last year Manuatu qualified for the Area Meet held at Coppell High School for the 110m dash. I play multiple positions on the field and it was cool qualifying for the area track meet my first year ever being in track,” said Manuatu. “He is a very good athlete, quick on his feet, strong and has a great view of the field
at all times,” said Coach Matt Holly, Manuatu’s core group of friends on the football team are like “brothers”. They call themselves the “Bangas.” The group of friends motivate and inspire one another to be the best they can be in everyday life and out on the field. “Justin is an all around good person for a lot of reasons, he’s a leader not a follower, everyone likes him cause he’s so goofy, and he’s good looking. Plus he’s a Banga,” said Carlos Cisneros. “He is a very good athlete, quick on his feet, strong and has a great view of the field at all times. He’s an all around good kid on and off the field,” said Coach Holly.
Manuatu plans on playing college football at Texas Tech University and hopes to keep the “Charger Legends” going strong. These “legends” include Simon Goines (class of ’12) who went to play for the UCLA Bruins, Trenton Turrentine (class of ’10) who plays for the Army Black Knights and Texas State graduate Ed Amerson (class of ’08) who finished his career with a 66-21 victory against New Mexico State. “I want to live up to the school’s reputation and make Central High School proud,” said Manuatu.
Taylor Robinson, Junior
Will Radtke, Senior
TJ Tauaalo, Senior
Jordy Henrotin, Junior
“I’m confident going into the playoffs, we’re gonna go out and do our thing. Offense just needs to pick it up because if offense picks it up and puts some points on the board then we will have it.”
“The thing I’m going to miss the most is being together as a team, and getting together every morning to practice and for the games.”
“My college intentions are to play young, get a good feel for college life don’t get too comfortable, and head out into the league.”
“We’re going to be head hunting at playoffs, then we’ll be going out west.”
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Keeping Up With the Trends
How To Dye Your Hair With Kool-Aid
1. It works best on light hair however, if your hair is darker you can bleach the section you want to dye first so the color shows up.
By: Emily Mitchell, Staff Writer
4. Soak your hair for ten minutes, be careful not to burn yourself or get it on your face.
Fashion trends are always changing and developing. Things go out of style just as quickly as they come in. It’s not only clothing trends, but hair styles as well. A lot of people get bored with their hair and like to change it often, but dying your hair frequently can be pretty expensive. Kool-Aid is a much cheaper alternative and has several fun colors.
10 Ways To Shop On A Budget By: Raygan Janowski, Staff Writer
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1. Always be on the look out for sales and advertisements signs that have marked off prices.
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2. Sign up for e-mail and address info. Remember they want you to feel like a valued customer just as much as you want to be one. It is never a bad idea to receive e-mail with coupon offers and mail that tells you there next biggest sale. 3. Always be prepared for the sale dates and be EARLY. There is nothing worse than being late and getting to the store with noting good left. 4. Know the stock day for your favorite
2. Boil several cups of water. 3. Pour the hot water into a mug or cup and mix in two packets of sugar free Kool-Aid. (if you don’t get sugar free it will make your hair sticky)
Brendan Hobgood, Senior “I love cool socks, and I hate hunting jackets.”
5. Do NOT shower or rinse your hair, let it dry and sleep on it. 6. For the first couple of days if your hair is wet it will bleed onto clothes, furniture, sheets etc., and fade a little bit, but after the first week it will st ay.
Cade Nelson, Sophomore “I like flannels. I don’t like leather jackets in school. What is that?”
stores. The more you know the better. 5.
Save your dollars. It is a proven fact that when you are spending your own money, you tend to want to find better deals and sales.
6. Set up a credit card for that store. When you open an account and only have the amount you can spend each month in it, there is no harm to your wallet. 7. Don’t forget thrift shops. There is nothing wrong with buying used clothes that fit your budget. Shops such as Plato’s Closet, Goodwill, Second Glance, these are all very popular stores among young teens on a budget.
Elaine Jalovec, Senior “I really like knee high socks and riding boots. I hate sheer shirts where you can see the girl’s bra.”
8. Make a list of the exact items that you’re looking for. That way you don’t spend more than you plan on. 9. If your not a credit card carrying person, only take an correct amount of cash that is appropriate for you. Remember everyone is different. 10. Give yourself a time limit. This will minimize spending and up saving.
Trevor Nicholas, Senior “I like anything prep, like button down oxfords. I hate when people wear socks with Sperry’s.”
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Fall Fashions By: Alex Tidwell, Opinion Writer
Woodland fun meets J. Crew. Inspired by nature, camel chinos pair with a lovely forest green sweater for a warm classical look. Add pearl strands and a leather wrist watch for a timeless walk in your step. Complete the outfit with baby powder blue loafers for a bit of color blocking, and you’re done. Chic & simple. Now, Jeeves, where is my afternoon tea? Top: Ena Vokuhila Dark Forest Cashmere sweater Bottom: H&M Chinos Shoes: COMMUNICATION LOVE Moccasins Accessories: J.Crew Pearl twisted hammock necklace, OLIVIA BURTON ALEXA Camel Gold Paisley Watch, Oliver Peoples O’Malley Sun, J.Crew Brompton mini-hobo.
Chambray shirts are not only comfortable, they’re a staple in every fashion-forward guy’s closet as well. Olive jeans and taupe sneakers add a casual flair to our outfit, making it perfect for everyday wear. Grab your board and cap and you’re out the door! Top: Banana Republic Slim Fit Soft Wash Indigo Chambray Button Down Shirt, River Island Purple zip through hoodie Bottom: Balenciaga Slim-Fit Cotton-Blend Jeans Shoes: Vans Atwood Skate Sneaker - Mens Accessories: French Connection Academic Baseball Cap
A polka dot body suit, paired with a burgundy cable knit and scarlet skater skirt. Accessories include navy blue thigh highs, and a high waisted leather brown belt. The outfit is completed with a champagne nail varnish and leather booties. Top: Glamorous Women’s Polka Dot Body Suit, River Island Dark red aran knit cardigan Bottom: River Island Dark red jersey skater skirt Shoes: CROPPED CHELSEA BOOT Accessories: American Apparel Ribbed Modal Over-the-Knee Sock, MADEWELL Leather Wrap Belt
A wine colored cardigan acts as the powerhouse of our outfit. Compliment a denim button down with khaki chinos and finish off the outfit with leather lace ups. Accessories include fossil armwear, and Ray-Ban glasses. Top: Scalpers Button Down Shirt, Bean’s Lambswool Cardigan Bottom: Barbour Callen Moleskin Trousers Shoes: CK Jeans Men’s Omero High Top Trainers - Tan/Dark Brown Accessories: Ray-Ban RX5285, Fossil CH2882 Men’s Decker Stainless Steel Leather Strap Watch, Brown
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in case you missed it August KISD made policy changes: Edmodo, Home Access, dress code.
August 31 Central played their first football game of the season against Flower Mound.
September 19 Keller ISD released their students from class to join hands in a ceremony to promote bullying awareness.
September 21 Students gathered for a one mile fun run and 5K for the Community Storehouse.
October 4 The Chargers defeated the Panthers in the 5th annual Play for a Cure game. Over $51,000 was raised to fight cancer.
October 18 The Keller Central marching band places 5th in the St. Louis Super Regional Bands of America competition.
October 25 Hunter Morrow and Brenna Freeman were named Central’s 2013 Homecoming king and queen. Morrow passed on the crown to senior Kareem Gibbs.
October 25 A graduation ceremony was held in honor of Kareem Gibbs, where his friends and family had the chance to watch him walk across the stage and accept his diploma.
October 24-27 Central’s Theatre Department puts on the first musical of the year, “Into the Woods.”