Olathe East Hawk’s Eye
Volume 23//Issue 7 April 2015
Brownback Education Plan Pgs. 6&7
Preview for Prom Pg. 8&9
Young Entrepreneurs Pgs. 14&15
Firing to Victory
[April] 2015
TABLE
Seminar Pre-Pass
OF CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
TO STAY OR TO GO Why the Seminar and New 3:20 Frustrates Students Cover Photo Courtesy of Logan Brockschmidt
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New School Rules.........................................................3 Jacob Stofer Snow Days.....................................................................4 Natalie Friend Sam Brownback’s Education Plan..........................6-7 Hannah Cruise & Amy Du
Jacob Stofer//Staff Writer
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NEWS
Prom...........................................................................8-9 Alexa Buechler & Natalie Friend German Club..............................................................18
pg. 6-7
SPORTS
Boys Sub-State and Spring Sports......................10-11 Gavin Miller
ENTERTAINMENT
Sprink Break Photos.............................................12-13 Jordan Meier
FEATURE
Young Entrepreneurs...........................................14-15 Natalie Friend Humans of Olathe East........................................16-17 Alexa Buechler
pg. 8-9 A student-run publication Olathe East High School 14545 W. 127th Street Olathe, KS 66062
ADVISER
Karen Bourland
pg. 10-11
EDITORS
Logan Brockschmidt Jordan Meier
STAFF WRITERS Alexa Buechler
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Natalie Friend Gavin Miller Jacob Stofer
BUSINESS MANAGERS Hannah Cruise Amy Du
or many years, school was a place where students came to learn, become more intelligent, and interact with the school community. Now students find the “no movement” rule during seminar and “The 3:20 rule” frustrating and unfair. Some have said that the rules have become so harsh that this buliding can be like a prison. Especially the “3:20 rule”, which states that all students must leave the building by 3:20 PM, unless supervised by a teacher or involved in a school-related activity such as baseball, theater, or drumline. This invasive new system has led many students to believe they are being denied their freedom, much like a prisoner in a prison. At Olathe East, Adminstratiors know why we have the 3:20 rule. “It’s mainly safety, any students with teachers getting help or a activityy is okay. Getting rides and roaming the halls are not okay,” Assistant Principal, Lee Meyers said. The Administration runs the building. They are the ones who made the decision to execute the 3:20 rule. The reason for the rule is actually valid and simple: students have been found damaging property after school hours. Principal Dr. Bill Weber, and the other administrators put this rule in place
for that very reason. “Because we have had issues with kids loitering, vandalizing and destroying property,” Weber said. Still, many students stay past 3:20 PM without teacher supervision. In some cases, school may be a better environment for students to study or stay than to be at home. Also, many underclassmen or any student who cannot drive may not be able to go home until a guardian can pick them up. This new rule makes their lives harder and more complicated because they can no longer follow their regular routine. “My parents have to work late, and get stuck in traffic,” said Carson Grey, freshman. Some students think that this rule is unreasonable because either they don’t have a ride, or just don’t want to stay at school for the comfort, and the familiarity of being at school in a safe place,. “It’s dumb, because we don’t have rides to come pick us up. We need a better working environment, at school than at home,” said Jacob Wilson, freshman. Another issue, students are having dealing with is, the close monitoring during seminar block hour. During this time, students must have a prepass or are cemented in their designated seminar hour, unable to maneuver to other classrooms to get educational support from other teachers. I feel that if I want to go somewhere in school during seminar, I have the right to move anywhere to move either with a pass or not a pass. I understand that the administrators feel like that the student might be skipping class, merely going to getting help from a teacher, or making up missed homework, quizzes, or test. If I needed to get help from a teacher, but I can’t, then it restricts my freedom as a student at Olathe East. Most of our students are trustworthy and honest, and should be granted freedom to stay past 3:20 PM for being acceptable students. Punish those who are not qualified for staying past 3:20, but let me have my freedom. All I care about is having a safe working environment where, a good student, can do their school work.
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Snow Day? No Way
[April] 2015 Natalie Friend//Staff Writer
As Summer Draws Near, We Take A Look Back at Our “Winter” Weather SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: You may experience low temperatures, high winds, snow, rain, ice, and ... a regular school day. That’s right folks, here in the Olathe School District, we won’t let a little weather stop us! We shall persevere. Unfortunately, that is, for the students and their dreams of long-awaited snow days. This past winter we saw some record setting weather, with a massive snowstorms sweeping all across America. And much to the protests of East students, school continued much like usual. Students took to twitter to protest, beg, and plead but it was all for naught. Luckily for us, the Olathe School District believes in us and in our resolve and fortitude. Thank you, Olathe School District. Truly. So, to commemorate all of the snow days that we enjoyed so much this past winter, or didn’t, Hawk’s Eye dug up some of the best student pleas. Just eather staw l a re like al kits cate surviv re at tions advo n, he ather seaso e w ur d a b in me with o e we’ve co y ts E n ’s e k d w u a H e st al kit for th the bad iv v r su n ow me use next ti at East to und and ro a lls weather ro t to roll out l go you’ve stil of bed. rms. • Extra ala e • A snooz r u o F . n o tt u b times.
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If you find yourself in bed on a day that should be a school day, but isn’t, do not panic. Stay in the bed, hit snooze, go back to sleep. Wake up late, rush through your routine, and hope you won’t be tardy. If you do arrive at school, hope for the best. May the odds be ever in your favor, because the school district sure isn’t.
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BROWNBACK
A Step-By-Step Guide on How Governor Sam Brownback’s
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ecently Governor Sam Brownback has effortlessly led Kansas through an economic downturn, leaving the state government a $344 million financial gap to fill before the fiscal year ends on June 30. If Brownback’s education funding cuts are continued, it will start to individually affect students. What Brownback cuts directly impacts student bodies across the state and will take hit on the academic success as well. Before addressing Brownback’s current situation and how it can impact schools, it’s important to know how this mess multiplied. The preceding governor to Brownback started a program using a one-cent sales tax and spending cuts to combine with Kansas’s upswing economy to create a surplus revenue. The only reason this method worked the first time was because Kansas was already at an economic high. When Brownback became governor he saw the previous success from this method and thought it would be a good idea to take that approach and squeeze as many tax cuts as possible. By doing so, he hoped to increase revenue by finding alternate sources of income. He promised that if he cut income tax at a higher level, Kansas would receive an even higher surplus. According to Tax Foundation Brownback said, “I firmly believe these reforms will set the stage for strong economic growth in Kansas.” His goal was to cut income tax, which would attract more people to move to Kansas; therefore, equaling out the cuts and revenue. Unfortunately, these reductions did not draw people to Kansas so spending stayed the same while the revenue went down. Think of it like a business: if a business lowered their prices to attract more customers, but the customers didn’t buy more than usual, the in-debt company is forced to lay-off employees and eliminate worker benefits to make up for the money lost. Brownback proposed his income tax bill at the end of Kansas’s surplus economic upturn, which made it seem appealing to leaders in the state Senate. He
simply submitted to cut taxes to the rich and terminate several tax exemptions to pay for his cuts. The tax exemptions he wanted to end did not sit well with the legislators, and they decided to keep them all. He tried to reform and simplify the tax code, however he and the legislators approved a bill that only reduced taxes, not breakeven as intended. With the bill now in place, Brownback still held faith it would attract more people into Kansas and create more jobs to raise the economy. The bill had no effect on attracting people to Kansas; the only thing it did do was increase the deficit and decrease the revenue. His bill began to lag the state behind and according to “The Witchita Eagle”, Brownback said, “This is an undeniable result of President Obama’s failed economic policies of increasing taxes and overregulation.” His statement lacked creativity, but he followed politician rule number one: never take the blame. The outcome of his bill isn’t as difficult as it seems if you cut a source of revenue coming in with no alternative income to make up for it, you’re going to lose money. Now in a depleting deficit, Brownback has to scramble around looking for funds to cut in order to fill-up the state’s empty piggy bank. Education, health care, and protection are the three main sources of spending in Kansas that the governor can vacuum money from in order to solve his problem. The state and local governments are spending $8.6 billion on Education, $5.7 billion on Health Care, and $1.7 billion on Protection according to the U.S. Government Spending record. A12 percent gap exists between education and health care spending which makes Education a prime buffet for all of Brownback’s engrossing deficit needs. With his eye set straight on Education, this year Brownback set forth new cuts in funding to close the deficit by June 30. The first bill he passed on March 7 cut the state’s regents universities by 2 percent and public schools by 1.5 percent across the board, for a total savings of $44.5 million This bill did not need legislative approval and went into immediate effect. The second bill he proposes to pass will cut education funding to more than received last year, but less than expected for this year. According to the media Brownback has a new scapegoat; a Kansas City school’s purchase of a $47,000 grand piano that draws flaws in his school funding formula. How does this affect students? Why should students care what’s happening with new school funding policies? If Brownback contin-
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Education Cuts Began and How They Will Impact Local Schools
Business Manager//Hannah Cruise
ues to yank from education funding he actions will affect Olathe East. Principal Dr. Weber said, “If there are cuts, I certainly do not envision loss of any one program, but everyone involved would need to examine all aspects of their program/area in order to see if there are any ways that we can streamline processes or do things better.” Olathe East, along with schools across the state will be impacted as result of Brownback’s education cuts. To save schools from a starvation of funds, Brownback’s self-dug debt must be handled in a less damaging effort.
“If there are cuts... everyone involved would need to examine all aspects of their program/area in order to see if there are any ways that we can streamline processes or do things better.”
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Courtsey of Amy Du
[April] 2015
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Meet Me at the
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or the first time in Olathe East’s prom history, the entertainer will not be a DJ but a live band, Lost Wax, a local group from Kansas City. “We have a musical library that includes everything from the soulful stylings of the Temptations and Chaka Khan, to the modern day chart-toppers from artists like Bruno Mars, Macklemore, Justin Timberlake, and many more,” said the Lost Wax website.
A Sneak Peak at the Retro 50’s Prom
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hen Olathe East opened in 1993, prom came with it. Prom and all the festivities occurred every single year. This year’s theme, “Meet Me at the Drive-In”replicates the 1950’s popular drive-in diners and drive-in movie theatres. The room will be colored pink, blue, black, and white. Juniors on Student Council (STUCO) plan prom each year. This spring, the challenge falls on the shoulders of Natalie Friend, Emily Kennedy, Mitch Waldon, Cole Heier, Alden Vogel, and Wade Rance. Both Breanna Francis, Leadership and Government teacher, and Heather Tow, English teacher, aid these juniors in their quest to planning an unforgettable prom. Junior Emily Kennedy said, “I just help with ideas and getting every-
Breanna Francis, prom sponsor, said, “[The band] was selected before I became a sponsor, so I don’t know the history of the change. We are really excited about the band. It will fit well with this year’s theme, and from all the reviews, they will sound fantastic.” Kennedy also said, “We chose a band because we thought we’d change it up a bit. We’ve never had a band before, so I think it will be cool to see what it’s like.”
Alexa Buechler // Staff Writer Natalie Friend // Staff Writer thing organized.” She also advised, “Guys, don’t wait till the last minute, just ask her. And, if you can’t decide to go or not, you should because it’s going to be awesome. You only get two high school proms.” Seniors must nominate their fellow peers until the options are narrowed down to five couples. Nominations took place during lunch on Wednesday, April 8. The seniors’ vote for the couple that they believe should be pronounced king and queen. Voting will take place Wednesday, April 22, and at 10:30 on prom night, the Coronation will occur. Prom creates memories that will last with students for years to come. Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity.
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Now a Word from our Coaches
The Olathe East Hawks men’s basketball team triumphed at the state tournament, beating Olathe North in the Quarterfinal, losing to state champion Wichita East in the semifinals, and ended their tournament run after they beat Shawnee Mission North in the third place game. After every season, the Sunflower League coaches select the best players in the League, and the Sunflower League submits them to various area news agencies. These Olathe East athletes were honored for their prowess as some of the best in the Sunflower League. From Olathe East, these players include guards Javion Blake and Dion Union, and forwards Josiah Talbert and Cedric Roland.
Spring Sports has Kicked off and the Coaches are Gladly Ushering the New Season Gavin Miller//Staff Writer
Logan Brockschmidt// Photographer and Co-Editor
Natalie Wolfe strikes a goal against Ursaline Academy. The game ended in a draw 1-1. Courtesy of Logan Brochscmidt
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pring sports at Olathe East are in full swing. These sports have been ushered in with the change of seasons, and Olathe East’s athletes are competing in track and field, soccer and tennis. Coach Hair of the women’s soccer team said that, “Our goals and expectations are to improve each day at practice and get better”. Natalie Wolfe is the lead scorer for girls’ soccer, and other valuable athletes on the team include Emily Blais, Manuela Gonzalez and Nora Voigt. Their most formidable rival is Olathe South, who they beat 3-1, ONW, who they beat 2-1, Shawnee Mission East and Shawnee Mission West. Head coach of both boys’ and girls’ track and field, Coach Wallace said, “So far the season has gone real well. The boys team has won both of their meets while the girls have won one meet and placed 2nd in the other.” Although several superior athletes have graduated, other Olathe East students have come through to create a complete team. “We graduated quite a few seniors from last year. We have had a good number of kids step up and fill the voids created by graduation. We are looking forward to competing for a state championship both on the boys and girls side,” said Coach Wallace. For boys’ track and field, the three Olathe school haven proven to be the greatest opposition, while for the girls, Lawrence Free State is the school to beat.
Another sport to watch this season is softball. Coach Hulse, head coach of girls’ softball and girls’ tennis said, “Softball is off to a solid start to their season. Girls have been working hard and have come together as a team.” He also added that the team has great chemistry. Coach Hulse said that the softball team’s goal is to “Do Their Very Best, With All Their Heart, All Of The Time.” and to compete to Win The Sunflower League, the Regional Championship, and ultimately, the State Championship.
“We are looking forward to competing for a state champonship both on the boys and girls side.” -Coach Wallace
Nathan Best drives home a run against Olathe South at Kauffman Stadium. Courtesy of Logan Brockschmidt
Oh, the Places Hawks Go
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From the Sunny Beaches of the Caribbean to the Snow-Packed Streets of Alaska, This Past
[April] 2015 Jordan Meier/ Co-Editor
Spring Break Olathe East Hawk’s Traveled Here, There and Everywhere in Between.
McAllen, Texas
Anchoridge, Alaska
Courtsey of Morgan Benson
Courtsey of Morgan Martin
Progresso, Mexico
Courtsey of Katie Loecker
Turks & Caicos (British Virgin Islands) Courtsey of Lauren Howell
Galveston, Texas
Courtsey of Grant Hoppock
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Courtsey of Paige Engle
Manitou Springs, Colorado Courtsey of Avery Matthews
Denton, Texas
Courtsey of Addy Milford
Leighs School of Dance Olathe, Kansas Courtsey of Ashley Hill
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Young Entrepreneurs: O
lathe East is full of bright and talented young people, and as a newspaper Hawk’s Eye regularly seeks these people out. One such person is Mallory Newberry, a current junior in our school. An entrepreneur, training yogi, amateur photographer, do-it-yourselfer, and general jack-of-all-trades, Newberry is always working on a new and exciting project. A Hawk Nation’s few true do-it-yourself-er: Newberry creates many of the products and items she uses in her life. Newberry said, “I love anything natural! I also love to create and buy on a bargain. I believe there are so many cheaper and healthier ways to favor yourself!”
“But I’m here today grateful and strong as I’ve ever been with the support of family, friends, and a switched learning perspective on myself,” ... “It’s a very long, very, very difficult process, but it is absolutely worth it. I believe in you. It’s not easy at all...prove that you are invincible.” - Mallory Newberry A big believer in thrift shopping and reinventing, Newberry often buys her own clothes from various thrift stores in the area and then she sells the items she no longer wears. Clothes are not the only thing she sells. Newberry decided recently that others might enjoy the products she makes too. “It was an easy way to make some cash and share around what I had a passion for,” she said. She creates vintage chalkboard trays, bath tea bags, coffee scrubs, recycled rings, and a honey lip scrub. Mallory tries to make everything from scratch and all natural, and usually does all of her creating without the help of anyone else. Out of all her products, Newberry says the homemade natural espresso coffee scrubs are her favorite. “They smell divine and are filled with all healthy and pure ingredients made to help you relax and give you a boost of energy,” said Photo Courtesy Newberry. of Mallory Newberry “My scrubs are $8, bath tea bags are $2, and the trays are $4 or $5 (depending on the style),” she said. Since Newberry started selling, there has been numerous orders of her products from various friends and family. With no true desire for extreme or excessive success, Newberry wants to enjoy this entrepreneurial adventure and see where it takes her.
As a businesswoman and artist, Newberry also expanded her business-savvy into one of her other passions: photography. “I love to create, and capturing beauty is something I find great delight in,” she said. Photo Courtesy of Mallory Newberry She photographs friends and family, and only charges for photo discs or prints. She uses a Canon Powershot SX40, which has similar features to a digital camera but is said to be cheaper and posess the features of a powershot camera as well. For editing, she suggested using Pixelmator for iMac computers, which is also cheaper, and has similar editing features to Photoshop. Newberry said, “I would definitely consider it as a little side job! I love the art of photography and want to continue doing it but want to pursue a different career as well.” Newberry stands out from others as well in her personal life. Not only a twin, she has interests in yoga, singing, decorating, and rock climbing. “I went through a hard time in my life, and Holy Yoga was a spiritual, mental, and physical method to escape the pain I had. I found surrender and a deep cleanse that made me feel refreshed and wholesome. It’s a very healthy and good practice to do to keep sane and at ease with your mind and life,” said Newberry. Newberry had one message to share for fellow Olathe East students who find themselves struggling to cope. “I’m here today grateful and strong as I’ve ever been with the supPhoto Courtesy of Mallory Newberry port of family, friends, and a switched learning perspective on myself. It’s a very long,
“[I want to be] a light in other’s lives. I want to show everyone the good in life and themselves- basically what makes them so beautiful and what life really is made for!” - Mallory Newberry very, very difficult process, but it is absolutely worth it. I cannot stress that enough. You are enough. You have so much in you that the messy lies are just covering up, I swear. Keep fighting; because you’re a fighter, heck, you’re a warrior. I believe in you. It’s not easy at all...prove that you are invincible,” she said.
[April] 2015
Mallory Newberry and Reed Schimmel S
Natalie Friend//Staff Writer
enior Reed Schimmel has already recieved many awards and accolades for his entrepreneurial achievements But Schimmel has now expanded his passion for technology and innovation into a business venture and is one of East’s entrepreneurs. After a biotechnology project in class last year, the class received a 3D printer that Schimel decided to learn about and use. With some trial and error and a little advice Photo Courtesy of Reed Schimmel from the Internet, Schimmel was able to design and create basic things. One of the things he created was an 8-bit bow tie, and although it was just for fun, many people took interest. “The last day of KC BizFest I wore it with my suit for my presentation. Everyone was interested in it and I ran out of business cards that day. Later, I went to a wedding wearing it and people were once again interested in it. So I figured I could put them
“‘If you do what you love you will never work a day in your life.’ Too many people spend so many hours of their lives working at a job they hate, I do not want to do that,” - Reed Schimmel online and sell them to everyone in the world that wanted one,” said Schimmel. And that was only how it began. He’s been selling 3D prints casually since last summer, but in March of this year he opened his Etsy shop, Ties3d.com. There he joins other entrepreneurs and crafters around the world who buy and sell items online. Operating under the business name Ties 3D, Schimmel sells different kinds of 3D-printed accessories. Starting only with bow ties – which is where the business name originates – he has expanded to bow ties, neckties, hair ties, and hair clips. Bolo ties, pocket squares, tie tack, and cufflinks are evidently soon to be available as well. About cost, Schimmel said, “They currently range from $9.99 to $31.99, but I intend on releasing premium items made from spePhoto Courtesy of Reed Schimmel
“I imagine myself as what I want to be and what I want to have. Then I work toward that,” he said. - Reed Schimmel
cialty materials such as copper, stainless steel, bronze, wood, and brick for $70+ range.” He’s sold multiple items thus far and hopes to expand his consumer base. “I originally was targeting ‘hipster’ and ‘nerdy’ males from ages 15-30 but many of my customers have been female. I am still looking to see what kind of person is interested in my products,” he said. He designs everything in Blender – which is the software that he uses as his CAD – then uses slicing program Slic3r to “slice” the object into a file which the printer can read. Although he gets ideas, advice, and design input from friends, peers and family, Schimmel is the only one actively involved in the process and is completely independent. To come up with ideas and new products, he shared his reasoning. “I look at current items in a new perspective utilizing the advantages of 3D printing. For example, I am currently designing a bolo tie in the shape of a fire which has cord ends that have a flame crawling up,” he said. Independence is looms large as important thing for Schimmel. “[His motivation] is freedom and financial independence. ‘If you do what you love you will never work a day in your life.’ Too many people spend so many hours of their lives working at a job they hate, I do not want to do that,” he said. Schimmel values success. “I imagine myself as what I want to be and what I want to have. Then I work toward that,” he said. He did not know his greatest accomplishment. In fact, he seemed against the idea itself. This no-fuss hardworking attitude is obvious to any who speak to him. He said, “I simply look towards the next thing I’m going to do.” Photo Courtesy He plans on majoring in Biomed- of Reed Schimmel ical Engineering at Wichita State University with a minor in Entrepreneurship, and has monumental plans for his future. He said, “I have a virtual reality business plan I would like to start during college and hope that will take off so after school I will be a business owner. I am using Ties 3D as a way to practice and employ the business skills I have learned. If it does not go very far, I will close my shop during college. If it takes off, I’ll manage it on the side and maybe have a partner buy in and run it.”
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Humans of Olathe East Part II
Everybody has a story to tell.
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Alexa Buechler // Staff Writer
ased on the Humans of New York, the popular online sensation that gives viewers glimpses into the lives of strangers, is recreated for Olathe East students. Humans of Olathe East returns.
life is to make something out of “myMylife,goalto doin something that has meaning. ” -Jason Umpierre, junior
Drawing is an expression of “emotion and the sense of ac-
complishment. After finishing a drawing I’ve spent days working on, it just feels amazing. Showing a drawing to someone may get compliments, but no one can see just how much went into each pencil stroke or the sentimental attachment to what it means to the artist. I like to think of each drawing as an extension of myself, a bit of soul.
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-Paige Brown, junior
thought it would be fun and interesting “to Ibuild one. I was working on getting the
parts for it for about three months, and it took me about three to four hours to actually put it together. I built my computer to play video games with my friends because my laptop couldn’t really run very many of them.
want to have a successful job either “in Ifinance or physical therapy. Also in the future, I would like to have a family. ” -Tori Mansfield, junior
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-Jake Proctor, freshman
I think a lot of people like [Homestuck, an online comic] “because it’s light and funny half the time. It can also get really,
really deep and intricate, and every time you look back at one panel or one page of the comic, you can see so many things going on that you didn’t see before. You go back and see how this character grew feelings for this character that you hadn’t seen before.
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-Colleen Growney, junior
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I think my motto would be a quote from [the movie] The Imitation Game: ‘Sometimes, it’s the very people who no one imagines anything of who do the things no one can imagine.’
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-Calli Hoyer, sophomore
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German State Competition Twenty Eight Olathe East students including the German exchange student Luca Luipold travelled to the University of Kansas on Saturday, March 7 for the annual State German Competition. Many of them came away with ribbons and medals for their performances. Among the medal winners were: Reed Boohar, Jacob Ockerhausen and Claire Hausauer, Level 4 for poetry recitation; Moises Pelaez, Rachel Smith, Hannah Eckenroth and Rylie Lindig, Level 3 for prose reading; Taylor Hicks, Cina Murray, Kate Caggianelli, Sam Ockerhausen, Joe Kempin, Tim King and Conner Matches, Level 2 poetry; Abigail Penas, Ian Breidenbach, Bryce Paratore and Elijah Gabriel, Level 2 prose reading; Daniel Tomichich and Aidan Lewis for Level 1 prose reading. Students who won 1st and 2nd place ribbons were: Reed Boohar, Jacob Ockerhausen and Claire Hausauer, 1st place in Level 4 scavenger hunt; Moises Pelaez and Rachel Smith, 2nd place in Level 3 scavenger hunt; Taylor Hicks, Cina Murray, Brice Paratore, Kate Caggianelli, 2nd place in Level 2 scavenger hunt, and Abigail Penas for the Level 2 scavenger hunt and culture quiz. Approximately 280 students from 13 schools in Kansas took place in the day’s events.
Top Left: Bryce Paratore and Cina Murray show off their medals. Above: Carlie Fangman, Stephanie Songer (ON), Claire Hausauer and Rachel Smith just received their first place ribbons from teacher Christine Hanks. Right: Kate Caggianelli, Taylor Hicks, Cina Murray, and Bryce Paratore show off their ribbons
Above: Large group picture of OE and ON students: Last Row: Bryce Paratore, Dylan Brandon, Jacob Ockerhausen, Keith Birnbaum, Reed Boohar, Tim Hankins, Moises Pelaez, David Dressler, Carl Barrett, Rachel Smith 4th row: Cina Murray, Michel Lam, Stephanie Milberger, Ethan Steward, Daniel Tomicich, Carlie Fangman 3rd row: Stephanie Songer, Dylan McCullough, Connor Matches, Sam Ockerhausen, Joe Kempin, Aiden Lewis 2nd row: Cole Belamy, Taylor Hicks, Elijah Gabriel, Tim King, Claire Hausauer, Ian Breidenbach 1st row: Jenna Wilks, Kate Caggianelli, Abigail Penas
ON THE FLIPSIDE Calendar Saturday, April 25 8:30 pm- Prom
Teacher Trivia
Tuesday, April 28 8:00 am-Senior Picnic
Sunday, May 17 7:00 pm- Commencement Thursday, May 21 Last Day of School Dismissal @ 11:15
Top 5 Throwback Moments From the Royals 2014 Postseason Run
1. Sweeping the Angels and Orioles 2. Making the comeback against the A’s 3. Yordano Ventura’s World Series Pitching 4. Lorenzo Cain’s spectacular catches 5. Extra-Inning Heroics
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