Senior Alex Stonecipher warms up before the district tennis meet at Macken Park on Monday, May 7.
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BUZZ May 2018 Issue VI
Inside Look: editorial
Be wary of dating apps
2 Trade school or college: Which is better? 6-7
feature
in depth
Positivity in NKC: Button house
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Charly King, Photographer
May 2018
Editorial
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Editorial: While new ways to date emerge, students must be cautious In today’s society, it is difficult for some to find the “perfect someone”. The issue is, that most people long for someone to be in a relationship with while being unable to find someone that matches their standards. It has become popular for students to use dating apps to put themselves “out there.” However, there are many different precautions that people should take before or while using dating apps. Dating apps such as Tinder,
Policies and Procedures
OkCupid, and PlentyofFish show location. While for some sites, there are features that allow someone to turn off their location settings, this usually costs money or requires the user to become a member. Dating apps benefit from the profits people pay for their safety. Students should be very careful while using dating apps. According to pride.com, there are three steps that everyone should follow before or while using dating apps. One rule is to
As preservers of democracy, our schools shall protect, encourage and enhance free speech and the exchange of ideas as a means of protecting our American way of life. The Hornet’s Buzz is the official student-produced medium of news and information published/produced by Journalism II: Multi-media students. The Role of Student Media and Mission Statement The mission of The Hornet’s Buzz is to inform and educate the student body of North Kansas City High School by increasing readership through presentation of quality information that is relevant to the lives of teenagers. Our purpose is to educate the members of our audience, the student body of North Kansas City High School, on matters of interest and importance to young people. The Buzz will offer opinions on certain issues identified by the staff as important in the form of unsigned editorials, written by the Managing Editor-Opinion. Editor-staff relations The editorial board, which consists of the staff’s student editors, will determine the content, including all unsigned editorials. The views stated in editorials represent that of a majority of the editorial board. Signed columns or reviews represent only the opinion of the author. The views expressed in The Hornet’s Buzz do not necessarily reflect the views of the teachers, administrators, or school board of the North Kansas City School District. Staff conduct Staff of The Hornet’s Buzz conduct themselves in the manner of professional journalists, raising the standards for student behavior set by the student handbook. The staff follows the 7 Ethics Points of the NSPA:
do some background research. While researching the dating app is very beneficial, it is also important to research the person you are talking to. Another rule is if you decide to go on a date with someone that you have met through a dating app, make sure the date is somewhere safe and in public. It is also important to drive yourself to the date. If something goes wrong during the date and you don’t feel comfortable, you need a way to get yourself to safety. The final
safety rule is to always let your friends know where you are going and how long you plan to be out. If something bad happens during the date, it is important to have as many people know where you are as possible. Dating apps can be a fun way to meet new people. However, students should be safe while using them because of the dangers they pose. When you’re out there in the dating game, make sure to play your cards right.
1 Be Responsible. 2 Be Fair. 3 Be Honest. 4 Be Accurate. 5 Be Independent. 6 Minimize Harm. 7 Be Accountable. Letters to the editor - guidelines and requirements for submitting The Hornet’s Buzz may accept letters to the editor, guest columns and news releases from students, faculty, administrators, community residents and the general public. We ask that letters to the editor, guest columns or other submissions be 300 words or less and contain the author’s name, address and signature. All submissions will be verified. Staff: Editor: Coeure Hahner Managing Editor-Editorial: Isaiah Valdivia Managing Editor-Photography: Eric King Managing Editor-Copy: Iasha Williams News Editor: Jazmine Johanson Features Editor: Lauren Dolman Arts & Entertainment Editor: Emily Rooks Reporters/Photographers: El’Don Alvarez, Alexis Birdsong, Corrine Bucksner-Hall, Mollie Dillingham, Cameron Gentry, Avalyn Jones, Charly King, Jonathan Pacheco-Navarro, Jesse Percival, Christopher Sauer, McKenzie Wayman, Aliah Wayne Cartoonist: Maryssa Lane Adviser: Paul Aubrey, CJE
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Opinion
May 2018
BUZZLINE How do you feel about dating apps? It’s a waste of time. Find a boyfriend. When finding someone online, they can lie about who they are as a person.”
Bria Dorsey, Freshman
“I don’t know, Ive never had one, I’ve never been on one, I would consider using one though.” Photo courtesy of Abby Schmidtlein
Chloe Eads, Sophomore
“I think its dumb because you never know who is using the internet. You could be lying about their age, they could be lying too.”
Michelle Rivera, Junior
I think it is stupid for teens to use dating apps and its lazy. You’re just sitting at home swiping left and right, it lowers confidence in talking to people.”
Rocky Jackson, Senior Buzzline by: Eric King
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News
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Preparations begin for South Campus Mollie Dillingham
Writer
It’s no secret there is construction going on around Northtown, and with it, is coming a lot of changes. With the walls of the new building going up and old Main’s coming down, the construction is a popular topic of conversation. With all the talk, comes many different versions, especially the building where, as of now, only few have to venture. South Campus: The longest walk from Norclay; The leftovers; AKA, the church across from main. Although it is the least accessed building on campus, next year this will not be the case. With Main no longer in access, South Campus will be in use more than it ever has been. Next year, the school’s library will set up shop across the parking lot in South Campus. They have to haul everything over “by the end of the school year,” one of Northtown’s librarians, Jessica Thomas said.
They are very excited for the Library’s new space. “We are […] going to have more space and it is going to be our own space where we can run our library program the way that we want to,” Thomas said. They are confident students will trek out because of all they will be able to do with the space. Along with the library, some of Northtown’s finest will go alone with them: The counselors! They also have to be out of Main by the end of the school year, but are looking forward to the new adventure. “It will be a challenge [be]cause we will all be in one room, […] but I’m not dreading it,” one counselor, Shelli Copas said. Ms. Smith’s primary office will also be in South Campus.
Alexis Birdsong, Photographer
Now, South Campus: The Library; The Counselors; Home of one of your favorite administrators; and still, the longest walk from Norclay.
Retiring teachers recall Northtown memories
Iasha Williams Managing Editor-Copy
Christopher Sauer, Photographer
The man above is Mr. Eddie James he has been a teacher at Northtown for 12 years.
Just as with starting a first job, retiring is a very important part of life for the average working adult. Retiring teachers bring in new replacements each year but often leave a lasting imprint on the school. “Something interesting that’s happened [in her class] is her dancing on a chair,” says sophomore, Maleiah Williams, about a day in Mrs. Taylor’s class. The seemingly crazy habits some teachers have can enrich the classroom experience and reinforce lessons. However, this isn’t the only time Spanish teacher, Laura Taylor, could be caught
standing on a chair. “My craziest experience here was screaming and jumping on a chair because mice were running around my room. I had to fight with another student for the same chair.” Said Mrs. Taylor. Memorable experiences like this help to strengthen the bond between students and teachers. Fellow Spanish teacher, Monika Beck, has also had some crazy experiences at Northtown. In 2015, she was casted in the Student-Teacher Musical Little Shop of Horrors. Her role was Audrey II, a sort of Venus fly trap that ate people.
“It was the craziest and most fun of my time at Northtown,” she says about the musical. However, all different kinds of teachers can have an impact on students’ lives and vice versa. Eddie James, the teacher over business education and DECA, believes that Northtown students have taught him an important lesson about the world. “[They’ve taught me] that the world’s gonna be okay. Everybody’s saying that the world’s going to hell in a hand-basket and I say, ‘“No, it’s not.”’ There’s some good kids. Everybody accentuates the bad, I kinda see through all that.” Said James.
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News
May 2018
The Walkout: Standing for student rights Corrine Bucksner Writer
On April 20th, 2018, Northtown hosted a period long walk-out out of respect and support for the students and victims in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and remembrance of Columbine. Northtown’s student council decided to host the walk-out soon after the shooting. It was scheduled to be after the end of third block. It was hosted in the football field, and there were guest speakers scheduled for the event. Annabeth Branch was the main coordinator. The question of whether the walkout is more about respecting the families or about needing a change in laws and/or school policies was a very prevalent question for the event. “The original premise of the walk-out (Nationwide) was strongly political. We ended up reshaping the walkout to something more welcoming, because we have students who identify with all ends of the spectrum, and fueled it with the idea of unifying our students as opposed to (further) dividing them.” Senior Annabeth Branch said. Whether it will spark any amount of change in laws or policies is very dependent, as Freshman Emily Powers said. “It might be, it just would depend on how many
schools are doing it and if there’s enough people involved,” Many schools around the country decided to only take seventeen minutes for a walkout instead of a block or period in respect and remembrance for the seventeen victims and Columbine. Northtown’s decision to make it for only one block was due to action from Stucco and administration. “The students and administration opened a dialogue where both sides were able to voice their opinion and they ultimately came to a compromise that both sides were satisfied with.” Mr. McCune said. The walkout is very much more related to students, who are standing up to make changes and take control of their own safety. We wanted to focus on standing together as a student body, because we feel that we spend a lot of time hearing OTHER people talk. We stuck to student speakers so that this time, it was our thoughts being shared.” Anna Branch said. This expectation for this event was to try to help prevent more horrible and tragic situations like the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Sandy Hook, Marshall County, and the other nearly 20 schools that have experienced a shooting since Columbine.
Winners ; 1st place- AJ Starks, 2nd place- Theresa De
La Rosa, 3rd place- Jack Tripp, 4th place- Yasmeen Hanon, 5th place- Uche Agali, and 6th place- Sage Kirkland.
Poetry slam raises funds for Martinez scholarship
News Editor; Jazmine Johanson
Ava Jones, Photographer
Students at the April 20 walkout sign the Stand For Change poster. This walkout was organized to remember major school shootings such as Columbine High School.
On April 13tht, Northtown hosted a Poetry Slam that helped aid in contributing money to the Darin Martinez Scholarship. The poetry slam consisted of students within the school presenting original pieces of poetry that they created. The pieces varied in subject, from indecisiveness, education, love, learning, and life. There were top six who placed at the Poetry Slam. These students spent months preparing their poems and practicing for this event, Theresa De La Rosa who placed second stated, “I think all of us worked really hard to practice for this, perfect our pieces and really work the emotion into
everything we said and wanted to say.” The Darin Martinez Scholarship is a new scholarship in honor of Mr. Martinez, created this year to carry on his legacy in this school and community, it is awarded to one senior each year in the amount of $500. This scholarship is to show the impact Mr. Martinez had on the student body and staff and award a student for their outstanding work and influence within their community. This scholarship is not only resourceful and helpful to seniors but it is also a wonderful way to honor someone who meant so much to not only the students at Northtown, but the staff as-well.
May 2018
Feature
COEURE’S O Choose college R N E R With student debt rising and overall cost rising it seems pointless and a waste of perfectly good money; but the promise of job security and money is worth it. The overall likelihood of this is low as shown in a published study from Georgetown University of 11.5 million people. The study showed that 99 percent of post-recession workers (after 2007) had some kind of college education. To be precise 8.4 million or 73 percent of people in the study obtained a job with a bachelor’s degree or higher, 26 percent or 3.1 million had an associate or had some kind of college education, and only 1 percent or
100,000 held only a high school degree. Meaning that your likelihood of getting a job, even with a some kind of college education is higher than not having any form higher education at all. Money makes the world go around and all of us need it. In a USA Today article it says, “Pay gap between college grads and everyone else is at a record.” The article highlights how fast and how much the pay gap is increasing. In 2015 college graduates earned 56 percent more than non-grads. That’s just two-thirds of high school grads in the ages of 25-64. Job security and high pay sound good to me!
Charly King, Reporter/Photographer
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Crushing standards:
Lauren Dolman
Features Editor
During this time of year, many seniors are faced with one of the biggest decisions of their lives. It is at this time that they must choose where they will go to college, that is, if they decide to go. In most cases, students have the idea that college, whether it be four-years or more, is the only way to go. In most cases, the stress of colleges has been presented to students as early on as middle school. So, why aren’t students being allowed to explore their other options? “I feel like school is very academic based and it’s not really working-with-your-hands focused, and so they really push the route that focuses on academics the most,” senior Sophia Marrs said. In most high schools, there is an abundance of college programs. At Northtown there is College Readiness, AVID, IB, and other arrangements to help students prepare for college. Northtown even has an open campus to mimic a college setup. “I think it’s more so of a historical type of thing. For a really long-time society had been pushing kids to go to university because they felt like getting a degree was what we needed. We needed people in these higher-level fields like engineering and medicine and that kind of stuff and you can’t really do that without
a bachelor and a professional degree. Most people have learned their skills through family affairs, you didn’t really need that. So, as we push kids to go to college and get these degrees and do all of this stuff we have this influx on professional careers and now we are seeing a decline in trades,” Etinosa Ogbevoen, a college adviser at Northtown said. Another option than college is trade school. According to the Huffington Post, students have the perception that a four-year college is the only way to go. Now, in the work force there are many jobs that cannot be filled due to the lack of people who have the skills. “Industrial Technology is a program that feeds students into trade schools, so anything from HVAC to plumbing to welding so any of those types of jobs that involve learning a skill or a trade. So unfortunately, in schools we have been pushing students and encouraging kids to go to college but now what we are seeing is a decline in these industries and now there are holes to fill because kids aren’t going anywhere besides college because that’s all they have been told to do instead of learning skills” Paola Mondello, a Family and Consumer Science teacher at Northtown said.
Charly King, Reporter/Photographer
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Feature
exploring other options At Northtown programs such as NCAPS, NCC and classes such as woodworking and foods allow students to get a taste of what it is like to work in a trade. As defined by thesimpledollar.com, a trade school is defined as an educational institution that exists to teach skills related to a specific job. While it is not as common in the United States, students also have the option to take a gap year. “I think for some people it is really important to take a gap year so that they can work and save up money for college cause student loans have high interest rates and so you don’t want to be in debt for the rest of your life. So, for some people it is a really good idea to take a year off and save money and maybe get experience working, I think it’s a good idea,” Marrs said. According to winterline.com, a gap year program offered to students in other countries, in 2016 62% of undergraduate students reported struggling with an “overwhelming anxiety.” In the same study, 41% of incoming college freshman were seriously overwhelmed by their responsibilities.” Gap years are also said to allow students to learn new skills and find a new purpose in their lives. Time magazine states, “a handful of colleges-
Princeton and the University of North Carolina, among them- offer scholarships and fellowships to incoming freshmen who take a gap year.” Harvard University also encourages these practices. “People in the United States just want you to work until you die, I’m convinced. They need you to start making money and start contributing back to our economy, and I just think that this is a very money hungry country, therefore the earlier you start the better. I think they lose the interest of the human being, of the individual, like what is going to make me happy? What is going to make me the most successful? I feel like other counties take that into account. Everyone is different, everyone has different dreams, everyone is going to be successful in their own ways, and they’re [other countries] like go and explore, there are so many different options out there, there are so many things that you haven’t explored,” Ogbevoen said. This time of year, it is very important for students to decide what they are going to do after they graduate high school. For some, this will be going to a university. However, it is also important for students to explore their other options.
Charly King, Reporter/Photographer
May 2018
Advantages of Trade School:
(as according to careerschoolnow.org)
- Getting into the workforce
faster - Trade school is less expensive -Faster course completion -Practical hands on experience
Advantages of Gap Years:
(as according to globalcitizenyear.org)
-Develop new life skills
-Prep for college -Discover a hidden passion -Live life to the fullest
Charly King, Reporter/Photographer
Equipment and projects in Mrs. Paola Mondello’s clothing and fashion class.
May 2018
In-depth
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Northtown citizens promote positive interactions with NKC students
El’Don Alvarez, Photographer
There is a house in Northtown that has positive signs posted outside. Many students have walked by this house during lunch and seen the signs displayed, along with the owner’s two dogs. Aliah Wayne Writer
Alexis Birdsong, Photographer
The button house sits on Gentry. The house gives out positive buttons on Wednesdays.
In the North Kansas City neighborhood there is a small, greenhouse occupied by a man named Paul Tarro. On a corner near the Student Service Center has been putting out buttons with positive saying and positive images. His buttons bring positivity to all. Since the bombing of Paris to the current Syria situation. Students over the years have gathered theses buttons and put them on their backpacks. Also makes it a great way for the high schoolers to connect with the community in a positive way Bringing positivity to Northtown
and high schools in general can be very beneficial. As you hit high school things change about teens from their friends to their bodies. It can be a struggle to stay positive during theses times especially when you also have to keep grades up and finals roll around. Not only academic struggles but seeing what’s going around in the world can take a toll on a teen. Small things from buttons to cute signs (and dogs) to a little smile. “It can just be complimenting someone in the hallway because the little things can really make a difference” Ellie Kolpenstien, junior says how it can help With “perfect” girls and boys in social media and struggles around the
world that can be seen on the news,being an adolescent in today’s world can be difficult. Especially in high school as young kids go through puberty to dating to college it’s incredibly hard to be happy and stay positive with everything going on around us. Some just don’t fit in, other, fake it to fit in. Some struggle with high school and some fly by. Even personal lives can take a toll on our high schools lives and happiness. So theses little acts of happiness made by complete strangers or even by other students can really cause a little happiness in someone’s life. But small things in the community can put a smile on students face.
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Arts & Entertainment
May 2018
Students prepare for diverse summer experiences Caitlin Smith
Emily Rooks
A&E Editor
Junior Where are you going for your mission trip? “Twin Cities.” How long will you be gone? “One Week.”
signments until you get there.” What do you want to gain from this trip? - “I want to gain the feeling of helping someone who needs it. Last year, I got the chance to go an old folks home, and just got to talk with people and listen to their stories. It was a fun experience again, however it may come.”
What are you most excited for? “Getting to help people, and make new bonds and friendships.” What will you be doing there? “The company we go with doesn’t give you work cite as-
Makayla Tamborello
through 8th grade I believe.” What musical are your guys performing?
“For camp Stagestruck we’ll be doing Willy Wonka.” What are you most excited for “Getting to work with Little Kids, and to improve my skills of teamwork, and teaching.”
Sophomore
Nader Ammar Do you have any exciting Summer Plans? “I’ll be doing Camp Stagestruck with our theater program in July. It’s where we put on a small musical with kids in kindergarten
How long will you be gone? “I’m going in June, and we’ll be there until August.” What are you most excited for? “Visiting the Red Sea. It’s really pretty.” Have you ever been to Egypt before? “Yes, many times. I believe the first time I went was 2009.”
Senior Do you have any Summer plans?
Do you have family that lives in Egypt?
“I’m going to Egypt.”
“Yeah, my great aunts, and great uncles, and cousins.”
May 2018
Sports
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JV, Varsity baseball teams take over Community America McKenzie Wayman
Writer
North Kansas City High school has had a great baseball season so far in the 17-18 year. On April 23rd, 2018, the Northtown baseball team got to play at the famous Community America Ball park. Northtown gets the opportunity to play at these professional fields every year because coach John West makes it happen. He gives Northtown the big opportunity to play like real professionals while at a high school level which is such a good opportunity for them. Unfortunately, the C baseball team doesn’t get to participate in this event but as they advance on in the years and move up in the teams will they finally get to experience it. “C teams is always welcome to come watch, support, and bring in some energy.” Junior JV player, Ian Cronk says. With the first game starting at 4:30 the JV team took a good win 4-1 against Oak Park High School. With a very intense first half of the game Northtown pulled it through and won the game. “Offensively, we stayed on top of hitting and base running, which is one of my favorite things to watch is when a bat connects perfectly with the ball,
which happened a lot with us in the game and put us at the W 4-1.” Cronk said. With the Varsity game starting shortly after the JV game ended Northtown unfortunately lost against the Oak Park Varsity team. With a few bad calls made is was still a very good played game between the two teams. “There were several good plays made during the game physically and mentally such as the call back to 2nd base to see if he left early and he tried to advance on a fly ball and he was called out for the 3rd out.” senior Varsity player Devin Peterson said. “The game was amazing, we played hard and showed how the teams are very strong and a very strong bonded unit,” Cronk said. With only five games left in the season (not including the district games) Northtown plans to make it a very strong outcome and plans to play very hard. “No matter what the season will end on a good note. We don’t care about what’s on the scoreboard and everything. We care more about how we as a team can come together and make the game great, whilst learning as well. We put on out best effort and attitude with every game and season,” Cronk said.
Jonathan Pacheco, Photographer
A player swings for a ball that was pitched.
Jonathan Pacheco, Photographer
Timothy Moment warming up on the baseball field in between the inning.
Jonathan Pacheco, Photographer
Senior, Kyle Gains surrounded by several of his teammates after his last pitch of the night.
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Sports
May 2018
Track and Tennis hot start in this season spring sports Cameron Gentry Reporter/Photographer
Charly King, Photographer
Seniors Alex Stonecipher and Nathan Pham prepare for the District tennis meet.
Track Starting out well, the 2017-2018 track season has had 9 meets already. This season there has been some rough starts for some athletes in track and other it’s been a successful year. “I am doing horrible this season compared to last season” said Osayi Omorodion. Omorodion is a sophomore that runs 100-meter dash and hurdles. On April 12th, 2108 Osayi ran in the Winnetonka Varsity Invitational. She ran a 13.34 and was first place. “I was 9 when I started track” said Omorodion. It takes time and effort to be good at track and all the athletes on the hornet’s team has taken that time and effort to be the best. It’s a different story for Hallo Mohammed. Hallo runs the 100 but he also runs the 200-meter dash. “Right now, I’m not doing so good I pulled my hamstring so I’m just resting for right
now” said Mohammed. Mohammed has only been able to compete in 2 meets the first meet was the Winnetonka Invitational. He placed 15th out of 20 and ran a 13.34. For the 200-meter dash he was 2nd place he ran 24.55 “I love running and having that speed inside of you and love to show people that speed” said Mohammed. Jaide Rose broke the North Kansas City High School javelin throw record with 146’9. This happened at the Oak Park invitational. She sits right now 2nd in the nation. Conference for track is May 3rd, 2018 it will be the team last meet this year. Tennis The tennis season for the boys has been successful so far. As of May 7th 2018 The Varsity team is 11-1. The team has beat many different team with
many different scores. On April 19th, 2018, the tennis team played Winnetonka High School. The team won 9-0. The next day they competed against Staley High School the team won 5-4. Their next game is May 7th, 2018 against Oak Park in the district tournament. The varsity tennis team has been successful for 3 years. The hornet’s teams haven’t lost a regular season game since 2015 when they lost two games. This year is different as the Hornets lost to St. Joseph Central. Gabe McCrummen has broken the Northtown record for most wins. Gabe came into his senior season with 109 wins ranked 5th all time in school history. Gabe earned career win #121 at the Winnetonka Invitational last Friday. As of April 19th, 2018, he sits at 127 wins. There are 1 tennis match left in the season and he will continue to add to his win total.
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May 2018
Profiles
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Seniors
Victor Valdes My favorite extra-curricular activity is, or has been: “My favorite extra-curricular activity has been soccer. I will always cherish the memories that the soccer program has given me, in terms of making friends and being able to represent my school in such a high level of competition. From the long bus rides, to singing the alma mater in the bus, and to making new friends, I will always remember my senior year as the most successful in school history. We became conference champions for the first time in 27 years, became district champions for the first time in school history, and we also set the record for the most wins in a single season.”
Anna Branch My favorite subject in school is, or has been: “My favorite subject in school has always been a tie between art and English, and have been where I excel, but I also really enjoy biology and environmental sciences.” The most challenging thing I have ever experienced is: “The most challenging thing I’ve ever faced has been deciding who is and is not worth my energy. High school is really trivial, and the drama gets old, but that doesn’t mean that what goes down doesn’t matter. It’s all a learning opportunity and gives us a chance to better ourselves, so long as we’re open to it.” My greatest accomplishment to date has been: “My greatest accomplishment to date has been competing nationally for DECA. It allowed me a chance to experience a whole new side of the professional world, learn how to convey an idea, and provided me with the chance to spend a week in LA with some of my best friends.”
My favorite extra-curricular activity is, or has been: “My favorite extra-curricular activity has been soccer. I will always cherish the memories that the soccer program has given me, in terms of making friends and being able to represent my school in such a high level of competition. From the long bus rides, to singing the alma mater in the bus, and to making new friends, I will always remember my senior year as the most successful in school history. We became conference champions for the first time in 27 years, became district champions for the first time in school history, and we also set the record for the most wins in a single season.”
Savannah Giles I have set the following goals/plans for myself for the next… “In the next year I see myself comfortable in college and making my own way. I see myself meeting new people and hopefully enjoying my freshman year of college.” My parents (or other individual) have inspired me to consider: “My parents have inspired me to pursue my own passion and not worry about what others think.” My greatest accomplishment to date has been: “My greatest accomplishment up to date was finishing IB and getting into college. I’m one to quit easily but I pushed through and it was all worth it.” I will miss _____________ about Northtown the most. “I will miss the freedom and diversity of North town. There’s honestly no other high school like it and it was a once in a lifetime experience.”