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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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NEWS:
FBLA wins at competition
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FEATURES:
Teen health & eating habits at Northtown
12
A&E:
Coach’s words shared on Twitter
15
Opinions:
Why Northtown is unique
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY ANTHONY
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The Hornet’s Buzz
Food Drive fails to meet expectations Erin Niederberger copy editor
The foreign language department sponsored a food drive from Feb. 1 to Feb. 15. The food gathered was donated to Harvesters. Food drives are often held during the holiday season, which means that the amount of food donated during other parts of the year is much lower. There’s still a demand, however, and the foreign language department decided to meet it.
“People are very food depleted and so we thought it would be a good idea for Modern Language - the most stable department - to take over,” French teacher Conrad Lower said. “While many people think of the hungry during the holidays, individuals and families are in need in our community every day,” the Harvesters website explained. Harvesters is a food bank. People don’t come directly to them for food. Instead, they distribute food to other organizations like soup kitchens, shelters, and
community kitchens. In Kansas City, according to the website, at least 66,000 people can’t get the food they need without programs like Harvesters. 37 percent of those helped by these programs are children. At Northtown, 50.6 percent of students are on free and reduced lunch. The person sitting next to you might go home to empty cupboards, with only a school lunch to eat every day. The struggling economy isn’t helping. Last year, the number of students receiving free and
reduced lunch rose from 18 to 21 million. Local Kansas City school district Hickman Mills C-1 hit 80 percent that same year. Food donated in drives like the one Northtown held can help students and families hit with hard times. For this reason or for many others, many students support food drives. “There are so many people who can’t get a proper meal,” said senior Devon Smith. “Food drives help them care for their families.” Fliers advertising the food drive were posted around
campus, and some teachers gave their students extra credit if they brought in food. Still, to the disappointment of the foreign language teachers, the drive only collected 200 cans. It’s unclear when the next food drive will be held, but as long as there is hunger in the world, Northtown will gather food to fight it. “I would hope that in a world where many are starving, that we at Northtown have big hearts and give to those in need,” said Spanish teacher Monika Beck.
FBLA members win at competition Tierra Samuel staff writer
On Feb. 10, the North Kansas City Future Business Leaders of America competed in their first competition. Senior Jesse Sackett, who placed first in the Accounting online test, believes that he did very well in his event. “We think we did well representing North Kansas City High School,” said junior Jazmine
Jones and her younger sister freshman Jala Jones. The Jones sisters participated in the Business Ethics event. Jazmine and Jala did not place because of wardrobe malfunctions. “I think we did our best. Next time I’ll take out my lip ring,”said Jazmine Jones. For the Jones sisters and Sackett, this was their first year participating in the FBLA competition.
Junior Kevin Nguyen placed fifth in the Technology Concepts event. “It was easy,” he said after being asked how he felt about the Technology Concepts test. FBLA is now working on fundraising for future projects. Their top idea is to sell donuts in the morning during breakfast. FBLA will also be participating in the Snake Saturday Parade in North Kansas City on March 10.
COURTESY OF LONZO BOLES
Lonzo Boles, the sponsor of Future Business Leaders of America, gives the award to senior Jesse Sackett, who took the first place in the Accounting online test. It’s his first year in FBLA club. “I was very happy to win. It was fun to learn about accounting,” said Sackett.
FBLA District 4 competitors • • • • • • •
Jesse Sackett, 1st place in Accounting Lasse Fuss, 3rd place in Business Presentation Kevin Nguyen, 5th in Technology Concepts Qui Bui Tierra Samuel Jazmine Jones Jala Jones
COURTESY OF LONZO BOLES
FBLA club members Ronald Wilson, Jala Jones, Jazmine Jones, and Lasse Fuss pose with awards after the competition. It took place on February 10 and brought more awards to Northtown. “It was a great experience to learn something new about business and to work in groups,” said Fuss.
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Renaissance Council
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Mar. 7, 2012 MATH:
Business and
Tram Bui
Technology:
“Math is a universal language. My 8th grade teacher inspired me to like math.
Elmir Jusic
FACS:
Steven Scroggins “I love to cook. It’s my thing.
“I like doing all of the computer animations. I work hard and I’m always on task.”
NORCLAyBUNCH:
Duan Corral
“I like Choir. I’m student of the month because I have been doing really good.”
Comm. ARTS:
Selina Keljic “Communication arts is easy for me. It’s a subject I do not have to think about. It comes naturally.”
ART:
Sabina Lyakhova
“I like art because I can put my ideas on paper and express myself.”
SCIENCE:
Mahdi Askari “Science is fun because of the experiments. I always try to get a good grade.”
PHOTOS BY KLARISSA MCAULEY & EMILY ANTHONY
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The Hornet’s Buzz
Finish it or bin it: Views on eating in class Ryan Welliver staff writer
The smell of food, the taste of beverages: Northtown students are allowed to take these items with them to some of their classes. But do food and drinks belong in the classroom? Some teachers don’t permit eating in class. “I don’t allow eating in my classrooms at all because it attracts the cockroaches,” PE and Health teacher Coach Colette Clemens said. “I only allow bottled water. I think eating and drinking is for the cafeteria and at home. It is distracting,” Spanish teacher Laura Flores Taylor said. Others, however, do let students eat in class. “I allow students to eat and drink in my classroom because
I have students come in during lunch periods,” Theater and Leadership teacher Randy Jackson said. “I usually only allow upperclassmen to eat and I only permit bottled water,” German teacher Kevin Moore said. “If it doesn’t interfere with learning, it’s fine. It’s hard to think when you are hungry.” “I allow food and drinks if they aren’t near the computer or causing distractions,” NTV teacher Amanda Dolinger said. Most students appreciate having the privilege of snacking in class. “Yes, food should be accepted, because if you already have it, you don’t have to leave to the vending machines. All of my teachers allow food in their classrooms,” senior Cameron Madison said. “Food and drinks should be
allowed in classrooms, because you will need that extra energy in the middle of class,” sophomore Marcus Skinner said. These are typical student responses to the open-lunch policy at Northtown.Each student is entitled to his or her own opinion. What do students eat and drink in their classes? “In my classes I drink water,” senior ‘Ranger’ Krause said. “When I’m in class I drink an iced white-chocolate mocha,” senior Melaina Bixler said. “I drink a double chocolate chip frappuccino in class,” senior Kalie Ohrenberg said. Regardless of what policy each individual teacher enforces in the classroom, it seems as if the open lunch policy at Northtown is here to stay, thus encouraging food and drink in class.
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Yum yum yum Junior Baily Wilson sneaks a snack in her history class taught by Corey McCune. McCune typically doesn’t approve of students eating in class, but that doesn’t always stop them.
Diet vs. regular soda: Which do you choose? Artificial sweeteners in diet soda could actually cause weight gain Emily Anthony staff writer
ERIN NIEDERBERGER
One of these things is not like the other A can of Diet Mountain Dew from the school vending machine and a bottle of the regular variety sit next to each other. Most people prefer regular soda, although some consider diet soda to be healthier. But is it really?
Soft drinks are the beverage of choice for many Northtown students. Some drink them morning, noon, night, and in between. They’re tasty, available everywhere, and inexpensive. They’re also a prime source of extra calories that can contribute to weight gain. Once thought of as innocent refreshments, soft drinks are under scrutiny in recent years for their contributions to poor health. But are diet soft drinks, made with artificial sweeteners, really good alternatives to regular soft drinks? According to figures from the beverage industry, soft drink makers produce enough soda for every American to drink a 12-ounce serving each day, 365 days a year. That’s a massive 10.4 billion gallons every year. Once upon a time, humans got most of their calories from what nature put into food. However, that is often not the case anymore.
To date, the FDA has approved the use of five different artificial sweeteners which can be found in diet soft drinks. These artificial sweeteners range from being 180 times sweeter than sugar to being up to 13,000 times sweeter than sugar. One concern about artificial sweeteners is that they break the relation between sweetness and energy. The dissociation between sweet taste and calorie intake may put the regulatory system, which controls hunger and body weight, out of sync. This can sabotage any weight loss goals. A study by Purdue University showed that laboratory rats, when fed the artificial sweetener saccharin, actually took in more calories and gained more weight than the rats fed normal sugarsweetened foods. When drinking diet soda, one may be desensitizing one’s sense of taste. Artificial sweeteners are hundreds of times sweeter than regular table sugar. By getting used to so much sugar, the normal sweet flavors of fruits and other healthy foods become bland, thus reducing our
willingness to consume them. This can lead to an unhealthy diet. Although the scientific findings are not conclusive, there is worrisome evidence that regular use of artificial sweeteners may promote weight gain. Because of these mixed findings about artificial sweeteners, drinking diet soda may not be the best substitute for soda containing sugar. Coach Michelle Strack believes that cutting out soft drinks altogether is the best way to go. “Avoiding soft drinks is a good way to get rid of excess sugar,” she said. “Besides, water is way better for you.” Strack rarely drinks soda, only about once per month. When she does drink soda, she usually doesn’t opt for the diet option but rather sodas with real sugar. “It’s more of a treat for me,” Strack said. If you’re wanting a more healthy lifestyle, soft drinks -- diet or regular -- should probably not have a place in your diet. “I like regular soda, but I don’t drink a lot of it. Maybe two a week,” said sophomore Kennede Reed.
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Mar. 7, 2012
Teen health’s uncertain future Nutrition, sleep, and physical activity areas of concern Erin Niederberger copy editor
It’s possible that school is killing us. Teen health has become a major focus recently, and not all of the news is good. Many people believe that American teenagers are going downhill healthwise. “It’s really poor,” Health teacher Collette Clemens said on teen health. “Overall, as a generation, teens have horrible eating habits.” Although family life and personal choices affect them, teens may find their well-being impacted by school as well. During an “A” day lunch, 50 students were surveyed on multiple health-related topics. The results were interesting and, in many cases, alarming.
Sleep
Nutrition
Teenagers either have gone or are going through puberty, and most of them are still growing. As the body builds bones and tissues, it requires more nutrients, especially protein, calcium, and iron. Anyone who has looked at a food pyramid knows how hard it is to meet all of the requirements. It’s even harder when adequate food isn’t supplied. Surveyed students were
asked to rate their current diet on a scale from 1 (terrible) to 10 (extremely healthy). The average rating was 5.35. Although not terrible, this is hardly perfect. “Parents don’t cook anymore,” Clemens said, explaining that many students eat lots of takeout instead of home cooked meals. Schools can’t change what students eat at home, but they can provide healthy options during lunch. Clemens pointed
out that the cafeteria already does. Selections like salads, fresh fruit, and sandwiches are always available. The students just don’t eat them. “If you set teens in front of a plate of pizza rolls or a banana, they’re going to choose the pizza rolls,” Clemens said. She believes the only way to insure healthy choices in the students is to get rid of unhealthy options.
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Which would you choose? The Northtown cafeteria offers many selections at the checkout line and salad bar. Coach Collette Clemens thinks that teenagers are more likely to pick the less healthy option.
Exercise/Sedentary Living Unless students are in PE, they spend most of their school day sitting. Their legs might fall asleep, but it’s no big deal, right? Wrong. Sedentary living spending a lot of time sitting rather than moving around - has been determined to be very unhealthy. Obviously, if a person is sitting, they’re not getting exercise. The CDC recommends an hour of physical activity daily, and lack of exercise can increase chances of developing cancer, heart disease, or respiratory problems.
Even the act of sitting is bad for you. The body is meant to move around, and humans have evolved to stand upright. Like a computer switching to a screen saver, if a human sits too long, their metabolic processes will slowly shut down. Studies have suggested that simply sitting too much can lead to an earlier death. In a world where everything is digital, many people practically live in a sitting position. They sit in school all day, come home, sit at the computer to do their
What do students think? “I think kids should really pay more attention to what they eat, specifically at school.” - Anonymous “Teen health is like soccer: there are the athletes, and then there are the bystanders in the bleachers. You just have to figure out which group you’re in.” - Jennifer Elpert, 10 “Teens do not get enough sleep - that ruins their diet and causes behavior problems in school.” - Anonymous “You only have one body and you have to treat it right.” - Holden Vitt, 12 “America: cheese, football, sitting, being fat.” - Anonymous
homework, and then unwind by sitting in front of the TV. Students surveyed reported an average of 4.28 hours per day spent sitting down outside of school a disturbing amount considering the implications on their health. What can students do about it? Fortunately, just fidgeting (called ‘active sitting’) or standing up once in a while helps. People with occupations that require sitting are encouraged to take active breaks every half hour, walking around or stretching for
a few minutes before resuming activities. Not every class can be PE, and it wouldn’t be fair to ask teachers to instruct students while they run laps. Instead, teachers could consider taking breaks every half hour or so, allowing students to stretch or get a drink. In addition to breaking up long stretches of inactivity, this would allow students to rest and come back more alert.
“I’m not getting enough sleep.” How often does a student groan something along those lines? It’s recommended for teens to get 9.25 hours of sleep per night, although 8.5 is usually adequate. According to the National Sleep Foundation [NSF], sufficient sleep helps students eat better, manage stress, and concentrate. Tired students are forgetful, get sick more often, and are more prone to depression. Out of the surveyed students, only 10 percent reported getting at least 8.5 hours of sleep on weekday nights, with 46 percent on weekends. For some students, cutting sleep to study or finish homework may seem like the only option. However, they often end up shooting themselves in the foot. Lack of sleep makes homework even more difficult, launching them into a vicious cycle. The NSF suggests making sleep a priority. If students have trouble sleeping, they should try maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. Avoiding activity right before bed, doing something calming, and going to sleep at the same time every night helps people fall asleep faster and stay asleep. Part of the problem lies in sleeping patterns. Naturally, teens tend to go to sleep later and wake later. Unfortunately, most need to be up by six a.m. or earlier to get to school on time. The NSF reports that schools with later start times tend to have better student attendance, alertness, and moods. It’s probably not practical to change the school start time. However, teachers could at least encourage students to make sure they get enough sleep every night. No matter how it seems, some things are more important than homework.
What can we do? Teens aren’t oblivious to the problem. 40 percent of surveyed students admitted they didn’t believe they were living a healthy lifestyle. While filling out the survey, multiple students commented that it made them feel bad or realize how unhealthy they really were. If schools make changes, they can help a little. However, teens must take the steps themselves to improve their health. It’s up to the individual to exercise more, eat better, sit less, and make sure they sleep a decent amount. Clemens said that teens need to take a more overall focus. They’ll eat well or exercise one day and use that as an excuse to eat badly or sit around the next. “You need a whole life change,” Clemens said. Health isn’t something that can be ignored. Students’ decisions about diet and exercise now, will affect the rest of their lives, so it’s important they choose wisely.
ERIN NIEDERBERGER
Zzzzzzz A student risks getting some rest. Since school starts at 7:25 a.m., many students start their day sleepy.
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The Hornet’s Buzz
SWEETHEART KING CANDIDATES JULIAN TERRADA
In athletics, Julian has played football for three years, lettering one time. He has also been in track for two years, lettering one time. Outside of school, Terrada has been rapping for the last several years. Upon graduation, Terrada plans on attending FullSail University in Orlando, FL to study recording engineering.
JOEL RONEY
Joel is a member of National Honor Society and is a captain of Scholar Bowl. Roney is active in NTA and has had a leading role in six plays. Outside of school, Roney is in Boy Scouts of America and has earned the Eagle Scout award.
ENOCH BERHANU
Enoch is the son of Letensie Woldegabriel. In athletics, Berhanu has been in track one year, football one year, and basketball for four years. In basketball Berhanu has lettered one time. He plans on going to a four year college upon graduation and becoming an X-Ray Technician.
ELLIOTT WARTICK
Elliott is a member of National Honor Society, and he has been in band for four years and Jazz band one year. Wartick played basketball for two years, baseball for three years, cross country one year, and has managed basketball for two years. Wartick is an IB Diploma candidate.
CHRISTIAN FOLSOM
PHOTOS BY DESTINY JONES, CAROLINE BATES & NICOLE GRANT
KING NICK ANDERSON
Nick Anderson has been a member of DECA for two years, FCCLA for three years and Junior Assembly North for two years. In athletics, Anderson has been on the soccer team for four years, where he received three letters. He has been an Adaptive PE Assistant for three years and has more than 100 hours of community service.
Upon graduation, Anderson plans on playing soccer at the University of Sioux Falls. Anderson was crowned Sweeetheart King at the Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 11 in the Fieldhouse. “When they announced I had won, I was surprised but excited. I had a great time,” Anderson said after the dance.
Christian is a National Honor Society member. He has been in marching band and symphonic band for four years. Folsom has played baseball one year, tennis three years, and swim one year. Folsom plans on attending the University of Nebraska.
GREG TLUSCIK
Greg is a member of JA North, Leadership, and National Honor Society. Tluscik has played football for four years. He played basketball for one year and tennis for four years, acting as a tennis captain for three years. Tluscik was also selected as the NKC Wendy’s Heisman award in 2011. Tluscik plans on attending a four year university to expand “Team Greg” nationwide.
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Mar. 7, 2012
Northtown travels for Spring Break Lauren Williams editor-in-chief
MAP COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS, EDITED BY LAUREN WILLIAMS
Students around Northtown all have one thing in mind: Spring Break. Plans are being made, planes trips are being booked, and the summer gear is being brought out. The Northtown students in Choir, Orchestra, and Band have an opportunity to go to Washington D.C. and a tour of Cleveland, Ohio. The trip will last a total of six days and costs $700 per student. “The students will attend a clinic with professors at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. They will also perform at the Washington Masonic Temple in Washington D.C., as well as in Cleveland, Ohio at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” said band director Carrie Epperson.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the White House and being able to walk around,” said senior band student Cheri Waldron. “I’m looking forward to hanging out with my choir buddies. I also get to room with sophomore Mary Davis,” said senior choir student Abby Reyes. The IB HL art students, along with art teacher Josie Ferrantelle, are going to New York. “I’m looking forward to seeing the city. We get to go to art galleries, and visit museums,” senior Eli Warren said. Individuals are also going on their own trips. Senior Shelby Bowman is going on a Disney Cruise with her family-they will be going to Eastern Caribbean, St. Maarten, St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands), and Cast Away Cay (Disney Island). “I’ve never left the United
States before, so I’m excited for that. I can’t wait to see the sunrises and sunsets on the cruise ship,” said Bowman. Senior Jimmy Huynh is revisting the Shaolin temple. The Shaolin temple is located in China. Huynh plans on visiting his martial arts peers whom he studied with there. “I’m looking forward to revisiting the academy and all my peers that went there with me,” said Huynh. Senior Ceres Camposis is planning on staying home and trying to find a job. “I need a job, and that’ll be my alotted time to start the search,” said Campos. Sophomore Keturah Gibson plans on earning some extra cash. “I’m just planning on working, I might go to a party or something,” said Gibson.
Babies on the way: Pregnant teachers at Northtown Emily Anthony staff writer
It’s not everyday that your teacher announces she’s pregnant, but when she does, it’s exciting news. When teachers become pregnant, students usually want to know all about it. Students have lots of questions about the juicy details of what’s going on with the teachers and their babies. Being pregnant is not an easy thing to handle. It takes a special kind of woman to be able to handle the stress of creating a miniature human inside of them, while still being able to teach high school students everyday. The first foxy fertile femme capable of this fantastic feat is Mrs. Mary Prichard, the journalism teacher whose classroom is 219 on the second floor of Main. Mrs. Prichard has been pregnant for the entire school year, and is expecting a baby girl at the end of April. “We’re arguing over names and if we do pick one, we’re keeping it a secret,” Prichard said. “I have had many name suggestions from students, including many girls suggesting their own names.” Being pregnant can also take a lot out of you. Prichard said
that the most challenging part is feeling sick and having a lack of energy when trying to keep up with life the way it was before she became pregnant. “It goes through stages and some are miserable,” Prichard said. Although it can be rough, pregnancy also has its good moments. “My favorite part so far has been growing the belly and feeling her kick and punch,” Prichard said. Her students have noticed a change in their teacher since she’s been pregnant. “Since Mrs. Prichard has been pregnant, 90 percent of the time she’s like running through daisies. The other 10 percent of the time she’s like the ‘woman in black,’” said junior Tierra Samuel, who has been a student of Prichard for the past two years. The second foxy fertile femme is Mrs. Jesse Tyler, who can be found helping students in the Student Service Center. Mrs. Tyler is expecting a beautiful baby girl on May 10. “It’s really exciting to be pregnant,” Tyler said. “Feeling the baby move is exciting too.” Students frequently ask to touch her baby bump and some
people just touch anyway without asking. One of Tyler’s favorite part of being pregnant is seeing her family and friends get so excited about the baby. “It makes me feel like she’s already really loved by everybody.” The most challenging part for Mrs. Tyler is being unable to do a lot of the things she was able to do prior to being pregnant. Tyler is a very athletic individual but being pregnant prevents her from being able to participate in sports and other activities that she loves like dancing. Tyler also says that she can’t participate in certain adult activities that one might do when over the age of 21. “It’s not a big deal but it’s weird not being able to for over nine months. There are also lots of foods I’m not able to eat, which is weird too,” she said. Tyler also says that she’s glad to have waited until she was older and more ready to have a baby. Both of these fabulous, foxy, and fertile femmes will have adorable babies and in just a few months, we’ll have two additions to our Northtown family that you can love all over.
EMILY ANTHONY Mrs. Tyler and Mrs. Prichard pose outside with their sonogram photos. Both are expecting babies this spring.
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The Hornet’s Buzz
Making money, taking names Lauren Williams editor-in-chief
Teenagers all across the nation are working toward becoming independent and being able to control their own lives. Teens have started applying and working part-time jobs during the school year and summer. Jobs can range from working at fast food places to more unique places like the hospital, Crown Center, Zona Rosa, retirement homes, YMCA, or local businesses near their houses. Senior Andrea Bannick works at Ice Terrace, an outdoor iceskating rink in Crown Center. “I only work on weekends during a normal school week. I love it. My favorite part about working there is that whenever a night is slow, we chuck foamy hockey pucks at one another,” said Bannick. Not only do the jobs and their titles differ, but so do the wages. That is what students are paying attention to. Job wages can range from $3.15 an hour plus tips, to minimum wage, to almost $11 an hour.Each job can offer certain benefits. Senior Abby Reyes works at North Kansas City Hospital. She admits people into the emergency room. Not only does Reyes have a
rare job for a high school student, but she also gets paid a hefty wage: $10.24 an hour. “The best part about my job is that I get to spend quality time with my mommy,” said Reyes. However, not every student bases their happiness at their job on how much they are paid. Senior Bryce Reid works as a lifeguard at the North Kansas City Community Center. “I like my job because it’s a relaxed setting. The one bad thing
is when annoying people are there,” said Reid. Other jobs are along the more creative field. Juniors Emily Anthony and Cassondra Eckenrod work at Kaman’s Art Shoppes. The potential job tasks they could be required to do are: face painting, henna tattoos, or airbrushing t-shirts. “I love the crazy things that go on and all the interesting people that I have a chance to meet. One time I had to save a turtle,” said
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Checking it out Working her shift at Burger King is senior Cecelia Britz.
Anthony. There are also jobs where students get to set their own pace, for example jobs like baby-sitting for past teachers, mowing lawns, or even pet-sitting. Senior Cynthia Hule baby-sits frequently for past teachers and family friends. “I guess the best part would be how much fun it is. I love making crafts with the kids,” said Hule. Some jobs have different processes of hiring. Many jobs could require auditions, prior work experience or certification, multiple interviews, or even having to do an impromptu role play at selling an object or approaching a customer. Additionally, some jobs require an online or walk-in application. Sometimes, with the less orthodox jobs, all it takes is a simple chat with the person in charge. No matter where a person works, how long the job is held, or how they got the job - a person’s work ethic is a reflection of themselves. Jobs have the potential to help the individual branch out and try something new, but can also allow the student to have control over his or her own spending money.
TIPS TO GET HIRED: -Never give up. It’s always good to have connections. -Always bring an extra resume, it looks professional. -Know what the job is asking of you. -Make sure the job you’re applying for is something you’re interested in. -Don’t be afraid to go for the seemingly impossible to get a job. You never know what could happen. -Go into the interview with a smile. Remember to breathe. -If you don’t get the job, don’t worry. There are others. -Turn a potentially negative personality trait into a positive. -Don’t be afraid to brag a little about your accomplishments, but don’t overdo it. -Believe in yourself. -Internships, academic success, sports, baby-sitting jobs, anything helps to make your resume look professional.
German class goes abroad Students and teacher look forward to summer trip Katie Golovenkova staff writer
Spring break is just around the corner, but some students from German III and German IV classes are already preparing for their summer trip. Their destinations include Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The trip will last about three weeks, from June 1 to 22. The idea of organizing this trip came to German teacher Kevin Moore, who relies on his previous experience. “I’ve done this before many years ago with the
ISE (Intercultural Student Experience) organization. It’s the only organization that includes a family stay. It was a great experience,” said Moore. The students will have a chance to observe what has been credited as one of the most spectacular and stunning sights in the world. The trip will course through Zurich, Switzerland, where the group will have a walking tour around the city, as well as a boat excursion on a nearby lake. In Austria they will travel by train through the Alps, visit a dairy farm, take a short hike, tour a castle, and go snow skiing.
“I like beautiful countrysides and small towns. I like how clean, peaceful, and quiet they are,” said Moore, sharing his impressions. In Germany, the students will try out the European lifestyle by walking around old parts of cities and using only public transport: buses, subways, and trains. The students are not only going to travel around Germanspeaking countries. They will also stay with host families for six days. They will be able to fully experience German culture, food, lifestyle, customs and traditions, as well as make new friends.
“I hope my students will make some friends in Germany and continue the relationships with their new friends, even after coming back home,” said Moore. Staying with a host family is an exciting idea for students as well. “I have never stayed with another family for almost a week, but I’m really excited about it. I’ll be able to get into the culture, not just witness it,” said senior Kaleigh Ellison. The most important thing for Moore during this trip is to share his previous traveling experiences and knowledge of Europe with his students.
“I’m excited to watch my students speaking German. I want to know if they can survive.” Some of the students have never been to foreign countries before, and are looking forward to experiencing a different culture for themselves, instead of learning about it on a TV screen. Other students have had a chance to visit Germany and can’t wait to go back. Either way, the entire group is in store for a summer excursion they may never forget.
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Mar. 7, 2012
Winter Guard: More than flag twirlers Elizabeth Craig staff writer
North Kansas City High School Winter Guard has begun their season of competition. Winter Guard is the same concept as the Color Guard, where the team will perform with flags which coordinate with either the school colors or with the theme of the performance. The Winter Guard also choreographs routines paired with songs, but instead of performing with the marching band like they do in the fall, the Winter Guard competes in divisions from all over the district with pre-recorded music rather than a live band. The difference between the Winter Guard competitions and other competitions such as Pommies or Cheer is that the competitors don’t know ahead of time where they are ranking. It isn’t until their last competition on March 24 that they find out who ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and any honorable mentions. The Northtown Winter Guard competes in the competitive Regional A class in the Mid Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA). The classes are split into Regional A (for all beginning groups up to groups with 3 years of experience) and then Scholastic A, B, and C for more advanced groups with more experience. Props like the rifles and the
sabres hail from the military origins of Color Guard, when troops would march with the flags to a patriotic song. The practice has evolved and now Color Guards can be seen performing with bands in other settings. The NKC Winter Guard uses the ROTC rifles and sabres in their competitions in addition to their flags. “There is no other sport that you are expected to throw heavy things up to 20 feet in the air and catch them with precision while being graceful at the same time. It
takes a lot of strength and training to do all of this successfully.” said Coach Kristen Forster. Junior Katie Douglas, along with Meier, captains the Winter Guard team this year. Both captains have been on the team for three seasons and originally tried out for Winter Guard to try something new. The coaches for this year’s Winter Guard are Kristen Forster and Jessica Kennon. Forster has been coaching Color Guard for eight years, but began coaching at Northtown last year.
Forster’s goal for the team is to keep improving. “Because we are new, I want the girls to learn good technique, and to constantly beat our personal best score. At the last competition at Park Hill South, we went up 12.5 points from the previous competition. So we are absolutely meeting that goal.” This year the Winter Guard is performing their routine to “Slow Me Down” by Emmy Rossum. The choreography involved with the performance incorporates elements of ballet.
“Of all the routines we have done for Winter Guard, this is my favorite one,” said Meier. This is the first year that the Winter Guard has competed so the team doesn’t have a precedence for how they are doing. However, even though the girls don’t know what their rank is yet, they still feel good about how they’re doing so far. “I think we’re doing really really well actually. All the performances have gone well,” said senior Kaleigh Ellison.
BLAKE MEIER
BLAKE MEIER
Wave your flag like you just don’t care NKC Winter guard girls perform their routine for their competition. Many times, the girls enter into the competition not knowing what their ranking will be. “The competitions are really fun. It’s great to see the other Guards performing and seeing what they came up with for their routines,” said Katie Douglas.
Strut your stuff NKC’s Winter Guard practices their routine before going into the competition. Winter Guard members are able to use props in their routines like flags, rifles, or sabres. “Winter Guard also has a “girl power” element which makes it really thrilling, even though boys are welcomed on the team too!,” said Coach Kristen Forster.
Winter sports wrap-ups Alex Grant staff writer
Girls’ Swim The girls’ swim and dive team for Northtown this year was small but determined. A lot of changes were made, the biggest change being new coaches. The Northtown team practiced with the Oak Park and Staley teams this year, bringing a whole new attitude to the team, as well as an opportunity for new friendships. There were no divers this year and only five girls represented the Hornets at swim meets.
Freshman Rebekah Best, Elly of 7-9. The girls also won the Lewis; and sophomores Hannah Northland Classic, making them Leach, Carlen Fidler, and Erin the Northland Classic champions. Parra worked extra hard to make The seniors on the team this year were: Kyaunna Northtown proud. The girls took “I couldn’t ask for Robinson, Amellia Sarah third place at JV a better group of Coffey, Streitmatter, and conference, which was the end of their guys.” -Coach Wade Yonie Manning. season. Walker Boys’ Basketball The men’s basketball team had Girls’ Basketball The varsity girls’ basketball a great season this year. There team had a great season this year. were seven seniors on the varsity The ladies finished with a record team including: Bec Monydit,
Ethan McFarland, Nagkgo Roup, Sam Vollbrecht, Geoffrey Borque, Atreyu Hopkins, and Enoch Berhanu. District competitions were held the week of Feb. 20-24. Wrestling The boys on the wrestling team always work hard to have a successful season every school year and this year was no exception. The seniors on the team this year were: Jacob Ballard, Marcus Poitier, Kole Hanna, Zac Love, Grayson Gist,
Dylan Underwood, and Skylar Austin. Junior Kyle Bates ended the season with a team-leading 20 wins. Seniors Skylar Austin and Kole Hanna ended their wrestling season at Districts. Both boys have wrestled for four years at Northtown. “I am very proud of these guys that worked hard every day and finished the season. I couldn’t ask for a better group of guys to build our program on for the next couple of years,” said Coach Wade Walker.
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Tennis boys start practices, new season Katie Golovenkova staff writer
The new boys’ tennis team is already formed, and now players practice diligently to get in shape and be fully prepared for the new season and new victories. Although the practices have started recently, all the players have been attending training for almost a month. They were very active, practiced hard, and did lots of running and foot exercises. “They became more explosive, quicker,” said Coach Daniel Berkland. This season there are approximately 40 boys on the team. Nevertheless, both coaches find time for each of them, helping develop their play, giving advice on how to improve their tactics, and cheering them up, if something doesn’t come off well at first. “Coaches are very supportive; they give constructive criticism, help improve your game,” said junior Michael West. To be on the team, the players had to comply with the requirements: have grades no lower than “C”, have no behavior issues, and just be ready to work hard. “Experience will help, but it’s not the requirement! We’ll work with you, even if you have never played tennis before,” said Coach Lacy. Along with the new season, a large amount of new players joined the team. “We are a very extraordinary team. Half of it is seniors
who already have extensive experience,” said one of the team captains, senior Alija Omerovic. Building a strong young group that will inherit skills and leadership qualities from the senior group of players is one of the main coaches’ goals. The varsity team is ready to take a significant part in realizing these goals, as well. “As one of the captains, I will give my knowledge to younger kids and help develop their skills”, said Omerovic. Both the coaches and the players have their own expectations for this season. “I have high expectations for the Varsity team, who already know a lot. Realistically we hope to win at least 12 matches and Varsity conference,” said Lacy. As for JV and Novice teams, both coaches want them to improve, work hard, and get better with every practice and every match. “We don’t set big goals for them as long as they get better,” said Berkland. Coach Lucy also instructs the younger players: “Work hard, stay focused, and remember – improvement is the biggest thing.” Players are looking forward to first matches and first wins that will hopefully turn into one of the most successful seasons. They are determined to be the best. “Tennis is a team sport, but it also focuses on you. Your play affects team results. You just can’t lose,” said Omerovic.
CAROLINE BATES
Backhandin’ it With their tennis racquets in hand, seniors Greg Tluscik, Christian Folsom, and Henri Ho watch as their opponents play the game. A large group of boys came out to try out for the team this year, many of them returning seniors with lots of experience. Making the tennis team not only requires talent and skill, but all members must have good grades, no behavior issues, and a willingness to work hard.
Soccer: Kickin’ it on the field for tryouts and conditioning Erin Niederberger copy editor
MATTHEW GUTIERREZ
Follow the ball Junior Arianna Fakeri focuses on the soccer ball as she pulls her leg back, ready to kick the ball hard. Fakeri has been playing soccer at Northtown since she was a freshman. She said she enjoys playing soccer because she makes friends with all of the girls on the team.
While the weather switches between the dead of winter and early spring, spring sports are getting into gear. On Feb. 27, tryouts began for the North Kansas City girls’ soccer teams. Girls had spent days doing conditioning, and all the hard work paid off for the players who made a spot on the team. The team appeared determined last week.
Senior Jessica Connor started playing as a freshman. Her favorite part of being on the team is seeing the girls’ potential and watching them grow. Her personal goal this year is to score at least 30 goals and help make the team stronger. When she finishes this year, Connor says she’ll miss “all the girls.” Junior Arianna Fakeri also began her soccer career as a freshman. Her favorite thing about the team is the friends she has made. Her least favorite?
“Freezing cold icy games,” Fakeri said. She also wants to score more goals this season. Her fondest memory of her soccer life so far is “when Courtney hit the referee in the face and he fell over.” The team’s goal is to build up from last year, Coach Heidi Belton said, and “to get a few wins”. Their Purple and Gold game, where Varsity plays JV and JV plays C Team, will occur on March 7. After that, the girls will continue working hard to make all of their goals come true.
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Boys’ golf aiming to be competitive
Boys’ and girls’ track ready to run
Lauren Williams
Endia Moore
editor-in-chief
staff writer
Runners take your mark, get set, go, and get ready for track season! The track season began Feb. 27. Last year, the team sent multiple athletes to the state track meet in Jefferson City. With having goals set high in the previous year, the coaches have nothing but high expectations for the track team this year as well. The team’s first track meet will be a dual with Oak Park; it will be held at home on March 20.
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Great strides Freshman Dominic Lopez and senior Sam Vollbrecht push it to the limit during training. Both the boys’ and girls’ track teams this year are hoping to have many people qualify for state as in previous years. The season for track began Feb. 27.
Cheerleaders host cheer clinic for youth Alex Grant staff writer
The girls on Northtown’s cheer team don’t just cheer here at Northtown. Yes, they cheer at football games, basketball games, volleyball games, and any other sport you can think of, but they also perform at assemblies and go to competitions. The girls even took seventh place at state competition this school year. Along with their cheering responsibilities at Northtown, the cheer team held a cheer clinic for young girls in the North Kansas City area during the first weekend of February. The cheer clinic was held Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. All of the cheer team was there to participate, helping girls all the way from kindergarten age to eighth grade. The clinic aimed to help the young girls learn the basics of cheer. They were shown stunts, learned a dance, and even helped the team “yell” to gain support from the audience. A performance of the dances they learned at the clinic happened on Tuesday, Feb. 7 during halftime of the basketball game. “The little girls did so great!
It was so cute watching them cheer and dance,”said junior Joy Branch. All of the cheerleaders really enjoyed spending time with the young girls. They not only got to do something they love, but they got to do it while helping younger girls, an opportunity that will help those young girls for years to come. “It was really fun seeing the little girls do cheers that the big girls do,” said senior Destiny Jones. Some of the young girls even surprised the older girls with how well they cheered. “Some of them were really good at a young age. I was like, ‘Whoa,’” said Jones. No matter if they were superb athletes or just learning the correct way to cheer, the older girls really enjoyed helping out the young ones. Spending time with the young girls meant that the older girls had to leave a good impression for them to follow. “I really enjoyed teaching them because I got to be a role model for them,” said Branch. “My favorite moment was when we were showing the girls cool tumbling [moves]. One of the girls grabbed my hand and told me, ‘You guys are so cool!’” said Branch.
Returning to the greens with the hopes of landing a hole in one is the boys’ golf team. The boys’ golf season started Feb. 27, with a new head coach this year, Joel Peace, and assistant coach Jeff Lasswell. The boys have a goal already set, despite practice just starting. “We hope to be competitive in all our matches and tournaments, as well as post a team score of 380 or lower at all of our tournaments,” said Peace. Not only does golf challenge each person to compete as an individual, but teamwork is important to a successful season.
MARIA PANUCO
On the green Coach Joel Peace leads the boys on the Northtown golf team during practice. It is Peace’s first year as head coach for the boys’ golf team.
Baseball gets ready to hit the diamond Tierra Samuel staff writer
The Hornet baseball team will have their first game March 19. In the meantime, the boys conditioned and prepared for tryouts, which were held February 27- March 2. It is Steven Hall’s first year coaching Varsity, and he is coming into the season with big dreams. “I want to show the other teams they have competition,”said Hall. Last year’s players are also ready to give their all. The team practices at the nearby Macken Park. The boys have set their sights on the first game, which is set to take place after spring break. “Our biggest competition is Lee’s Summit West,” said senior Eddie Caldwell. Coach Hall hopes to show Lee’s Summit West that they can’t get the conference championship without competition from the Northtown Hornets.
ALEX GRANT
The home field strut Getting ready to head into the team huddle after running the bases are seniors Taylor Brooks, Michael Middleton, Sam White, and Geoffrey Borque. Along with a new team, the returning boys had to readjust to a new coach, Mr. Hall. The baseball season began with conditioning and tryouts were held through the week of Feb. 27-March 2.
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#CoachDouglasQuotes on Twitter captures coach’s words of wisdom Endia Moore staff writer
Coach Leon Douglas knows his words reach beyond the weight room and the football field -- his sayings have recently been spotted on twitter.com from a variety of his student athletes under the hashtag #CoachDouglasQuotes. “It’s nice to know that they listen. At first you want to check and make sure they’re not saying something ridiculous,” Douglas said.
Ridiculous or not, the students are entertained by his words and think the quotes are funny. “I think it was a good way to get Coach Douglas’ name out to the public,” junior Anthony Skinner said. In addition to the hashtag, you can also follow Coach Douglas on twitter by following @NKCfootball.
AS SEEN ON TWITTER UNDER THE HASHTAG #COACHDOUGLASQUOTES:
“If you don’t believe in yourself, no one will.” “Welcome to my squat party!” “I don’t know you freshmen. I probably won’t ever know y’all’s names. I’m bad with names. That’s why I call my mama ‘Mama’.” “Let me put it to you like this.” “Everyone is meant to shine.” “When I say ‘listen,’ you shut up.” “Destiny, what do you want?” “Give me 25 push-ups. Now give me 50 for lying.” “I’m just saying you can do better.” “Quit acting cold.” “If you’re fast, you’re fast. If you’re slow, you’re slow.”
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Northtown takes the spotlight ‘Leading Ladies’ comedy kept audience laughing Matthew Howerton staff writer
“Leading Ladies” was a wellanticipated student play directed by Sara Wegenka. “Mamma [Sara Wegenka] was really fun to work with and because she was a senior herself it was realy fun to work with her,” senior Jacob Gutierrez said. The comedic play, originally written by Ken Ludwig, was adapted for screenplay at North Kansas City High School. It is about two actors from England who are flat broke and find an ad in the paper of an old woman looking for her nephews to collect her inheritance. By the two actors’ mistake, the woman was actually looking for her two nieces. The men are so desperate for money that they disguise themselves as women to fool the woman out of her inheritance.
“It was very very awkward but it was a play so it is not weird, I had fun screwing with people while dressed as a woman,“ Joel Roney said. “My favorite part was getting
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Mamma was really fun to work with and because she was a senior herself it was really great to work with her. -Jacob Gutierrez
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to see Joel Roney cross dress,” Gutierrez said. Leading Ladies contained laughs, shocks, and love triangles.
Throughout the production, Wegenka kept her cool as director. “A lot of energy is required to be director. Giving blocks, lines, and instructions are a necessity. You have to communicate with people and be passionate about the play,” said Wegenka. “It is funny and memorable. You get to see two Northtown guys dress as girls: Joel Roney and Trevor Tournear,” she added. The growth of the play happened over a span of five weeks. Eight students participated on the stage with minor and major roles, and many students set up the stage along with tech support of light and sound. The show premiered during Wednesday, Feb. 22, and followed up on Thursday, Feb. 23, and Friday, Feb. 24.
BLAKE MEIER
Pretty Ladies Senior Joel Roney and sophomore Trevor Tournear needed to dress up like ladies as part of their character roles in the play “Leading Ladies.”
‘One Acts’ seeking actors for upcoming May production Matthew Howerton staff writer
PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA DOLINGER
“Mamma” Wegenka Sara Wegenka was the director of the play, “Leading Ladies” The play was held Feb. 22 during advisory and Feb. 23 and Feb. 24 in the evening. “You have to communicate with people and be passionate about the play,” said Wegenka.
One Acts is a student-run theatre production at North Kansas City High School. The show consists of nine student-directed shows that last 15 minutes each. The shows will be “Arctic Library” by Elisabeth Christensen, “The Dumb Waiter” by Joel Roney, “A Turn Into Helplessness” by Ceres Compos, “Sure Thing” by Jacob Gutierrez, “The Devil and David Webster” by Forrest Walker, “Cate Blanchett Wants to Be My Friend on Facebook” by Blake Meier, “Science Fair” by Juliana Johnson, “Can the Nerd Score?” by Bennett Lowery, and
“Improv Team” by Mrs. Amanda Dolinger.
“I enjoy doing One Acts because it is a chance to give students a directing role that can prepare them for future productions.” - Mrs. Dolinger It is a mix of genres including drama, comedy, adventure, and more. All shows will be performed on May 5 and 6. Each show will rehearse regularly after school,
NTV and theatre teacher Amanda Dolinger is the coordinator of the production and ties everything together to make it happen. She picks submitted scripts, gives homework to students throughout the process, checks in with the students, and overlooks stage craft and props. “I enjoy doing One Acts because it is a chance to give students a directing role that can prepare them for future productions,” said Dolinger. One Acts is holding auditions on March 19 and 20 after school in the auditorium. They need students who want to perform, work well with others, and are passionate about their work.
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What makes Northtown different? From privileges and student diversity, to tradition and history, Northtown stands alone Ryan Welliver staff writer
Northtown is a very unique school. School policies and privileges, paired with a long history and students’ backgrounds, have set Northtown apart from other schools in the metro area. There is no doubt that Northtown is different, but what makes us that way? “We have open campus lunch and we are pretty amazing, other than sports,” junior Hannah Lewis said. Unfortunately, upperclassmen pick on freshmen at Northtown just like at other schools. “At Northtown you get to trick freshmen into thinking we have
a secret tunnel from Norclay to Main,” junior Dolly Nguyen said. “Northtown is better than everybody else,” senior Sam Riley said. “Northtown has a different diversity, culture, and atmosphere and the bond between them, and the fact that we have a gum pole and it’s awesome,” junior Robby Lockett said. The gum pole is a pole behind the football locker rooms where students place their gum. It wasn’t always there, however. “When I was a student, the gum pole was at the Dagg building, which is where the parking lot for the media center is now. I even put gum on it myself. When Norclay was added,
students found the pole behind the lockers to put their gum on,” Principal Dan Wartick, class of 1972, said. It’s not just possessions - our alumni and community pride also make Northtown unique. Our alumni and community are supportive of us. They come to events, and students do Beautification Day with them. Harmony Vineyard Church helps out our football team with their team meals for support. Northtown has probably the best relationship with its alumni and community in the metro. Northtown also gets students ready for college. The campus has six different buildings, and students travel among these to
get to their various classes, just like universities. Our history goes back to the time of the Great Depression. The original football stadium was built during that time as a work project. Part of the original football field was made into the wall around the current stadium. The Kansas City Star ranked our football field as the most interesting high school field in the metro area. How many high school students can say they have had three generations come and go through the same school? Every high school is unique in its own way, and Northtown definitely stands out in the state of Missouri.
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History in the making The wall around the North Kansas City High School building was once part of the football stadium when the high school opened. After it was remodeled, the bricks from the field were made into the wall. It may look like any other brick wall, but this one has history.
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Gum, anyone? The gum pole has been a tradition at Northtown ever since it was at the Dagg building. Students put their gum on it as a tradition - and for fun, of course.
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Cheer at the Sweetheart Assembly
Jazz Band Practicing
JOY BRANCH
ALEX GRANT
Swim Competition
Spirit Stickv Competition at Sweetheart Assembly
Megan Ruckh
Girls’ Varsity Basketball
Special Olympics MARIA PANUCO
A photo essay of February at Northtown High School LAUREN MULLINS
MARIA PANUCO