Hawk's Eye April 2009

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a student run publication Olathe East High School 14545 West 127th Street Olathe, KS 66062 Adviser

KarenBourland Editors

BenSchmitz EmilyFiore JohnWood Business Editor

PeterDu Copy Editor

EmilyFogle Senior Staff Writers

CalieeBehnke BrettCrawford Junior Staff Writers

EmmaBrockschmidt TessaMagana NehaWahid EricYarns AmandaEmslie TaraBoyd Sophomore Staff Writers

ZachHunter LexiPanfil MaggieHouston SarahMiller

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Spring Sports

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9 Prom

Your Complete Guide to:

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Body Image:

The Chasm Between Perception and Reality

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sports

In the Spotlight:

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KAITLYN ATKINS Varsity soccer sensation returns

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[lexi panfil]

cause you are defending champions of the State title?

I really think we have nothing to lose. It was great winning last year but we really try to focus on the present. We will never forget our victory at State last year, but we have to put that aside for this year and just focus on now. We have great chemistry on the team and we are really looking good.

How do you think the team is going to do this year?

Right now we’re working really hard, I think we definitely have a chance of winning state. We already defeated the only team we lost to last year, St. Theresa’s. That win was really exciting. It’s looking to be a great year.

[The Hawk’s Eye met with Coach Hair to discuss the ‘09 season]

When did you first start playing soccer?

I’ve been playing since I was three years old.

What position do you play?

Forward. Best position ever!

How do you get yourself pumped up for games?

I ride with the juniors to the games and we listen to pump up songs. We really just try to focus on the game.

Who are you closest to on the team?

No one really. We’re just a really tight knit team this year and we all get along really well.

How did it feel to be a freshman on varsity last year, and a sophomore this year?

It’s really cool. I was the only freshman last year so it was a really amazing experience. Everyone respected me because they all knew I was good enough to make varsity as a freshman. It really is an honor.

Is there more pressure this year to win State be-

COACH’S CORNER

Sophomore soccer star, Kaitlyn, diving into a play

How did Kaitlyn help the team win state last year?

“Hmmm, let’s see. Okay, how about scoring the winning goal in the State championship game as a freshman, or her creative playmaking up top as a forward? I also think her ability to find the back of the net instead of the goalie or goalpost makes her an excellent player.”

Who are the team leaders this year?

“Well, any time we have seniors on the team we hope they’ll step up.

We have seven seniors this year: Reagan Murphy, Carrie McWhirter, Alyssa Dickerson, Taylor Svec, Becka Stowman, Bailey Schmidt, and Jenna Stones.”

How do you predict the team will do this year?

“We always have high expectations but along with that come difficult challenges. So we will practice hard for the following games to come.”

eric yarns

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Persona

Earlier this year, Olathe East revived its writing club at the request of junior Dylan Rollo. Junior English teacher Eric Krause, the sponsor of the club called “Persona,” and the small group of around seven Olathe East students hopes to expand its membership and eventually produce an anthology of works at the end of this school year.

Persona meets weekly during seminar in the English office, so if you are interested in writing and sharing your work with receptive peers, stop by Room 603 or check it out on Facebook.

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SOCCER

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[tara boyd] [emma brockschmidt] [peter du] Terry Hair

Biggest Matchup: “Our biggest matchup will most likely be Olathe South. We have always been rivals... and want to continue our winning streak against them. We play them on April 28th!”

Goals: Win State, be Sunflower League Champs, and win Regionals, as well as “let only eight goals be scored against us the entire season.”

Key Players: “Our whole team works very good together.

Claire and Kaitlin are our standout forwards, with Darci and Regan controlling the middle. Our defense is also very solid, followed by Becca Skillman in goal.”

Random Fact: The team says “compete bling bling” before every game. “It has been a tradition in girls’ soccer for a long time.”

-Taylor Svec, senior

The Hawks after winning the Olathe Northwest tournament.

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Daniel Cheng

Biggest Matchup: “Olathe South is always a good rival.”

Goals: “Let’s win State.”

Key Players: “In singles, we have Arin Enge. In doubles, we have star player Roger Fed- I’m sorry, Daniel Cheng and Rob Constance. And we also have Rob Breedon and Gordon Harton for doubles.”

Random Fact: “We have an 86-match winning streak. I wouldn’t mind if we kept it.”

-David Wu, senior

Star player Roger Federer Daniel Cheng

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SWIMMING

Debra Deuvall

Biggest Matchup: “Olathe Northwest is really good this year and they are going to be our biggest in-town rivalry.”

Goals: “My team is a really close knit group of girls whose main goal would probably have to be to do our best, work hard, and have fun while doing it!”

Key Players: Morgan Lang, Ashlee Foster, Maggie McLandsborough, Nicole Devuall, Julia Wilhelm, Soni Hamza Random Fact: “We have nine two-hour practices a week and we are doing an American Idol set where we each get assigned a contestant on American Idol and if our person gets voted off, we have to stay after and do a lot of fly.”

-Brianna Winkler, senior

Maggie McLandsborough swimming the butterfly.

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BASEBALL

the hawk’s eye • march 2009 Brock Stubbs

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Biggest Matchup: Blue Valley West @ Kauffman Stadium on May 8 Goals: “To improve each game on the following goals.

1) Limit the amount of free passes towards the opponent.

2) Limit the amount of throwing errors.

3) Work to create opportunities offensively.

4) Work to move runners at all costs, no runs left behind.

5) Score more then the opposing team at the end of the game.”

Key Players: All of the seniors (Matt Doull, Gage Hartman, Alex King, Matt Kneib, Alex Mitts, Dylan Murray, Ryan Revoir, Tyler Robertson, Rick Settle, Mark Spreckles, Derahn Williams)

The Olathe East varsity baseball team with their flat bill caps.

Random Fact: Olathe East’s baseball caps have the flattest bills of any team in the Metro.

-Coach McDonald

Kevin Mays

Biggest Matchup: Olathe Northwest

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Goals: “Make it to State, of course.”

Key Players: All the seniors, juniors Shelbi Olson, Sami Cockrell and Laura Vickers, and freshmen Sam Olson and Kiki Stokes Random Fact: “We absolutely have to have music or we will not be as pumped to play.” The team also has an “awesome bond.”

-Jenny Polivka, senior Olathe East’s varsity softball team.

Jon Epps

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TRACK

Biggest Matchup: State meet in Wichita May 29-30 Goals: “Win the league, regional and state track meets” Key Players (Girls): Seniors Ashley Reid, Courtney Reinke, Ciera Chartier, Casey Epps, Lana Thompson, juniors Breanna Coleman, Chelsey Borders, Jessica Medlin, and sophomore Kayla Hannam Key Players (Boys): Seniors Ben Schmitz, Cody Banks, Mpoyo Mulongo, Nathan Schultz, Brian Craig, Michael Caughron, Jason Steuber, Elliott Ivory, juniors Isaac Talbert, Stephen Roberson, Hayden Groves, Justin Schmidt, Rodney Harris, and sophomore Austin Fulson -Coach Wallace

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GOLF

Biggest Matchup: Blue Valley West, St.Thomas Aquinas, Blue Valley North, and Shawnee Mission West Goals: “Win league, qualify for state as a team and medal as a team at State.”

Key Players: Junior Cole Phillips and freshman Alex Forristal -Coach Lilley

Ashley Reid at a meet in Emporia.

opinion

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She Become a

Role Model?

[sarah miller] [maggie houston]

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It was all fine and dandy when Miley Cyrus was still a slightly under-the-radar star. But that lasted for all of two minutes and now the world has gone Cyrus crazy.

Sure, she still looks like an overly madeup thirteen year-old, but in reality, she is sixteen, believe it or not, and rakes in over 3.5 million a year. That’s okay with us. But when we saw an article stating Miley as a role model, we were appalled! What has made her idol-worthy? Her 20 year-old, underwear model boyfriend? Or maybe her very eloquent way of speaking (a.k.a talking like a Southern hick on speed)?

We honestly can’t figure it out.

She’s got a good set of pipes on her, but whether they are put to good use in her teeny bopper music or not, we’ll leave up to you. You’d think Cyrus’ entire fan base would be made of elementary schoolers, but a surprising amount of high schoolers love her just as much. Crazy, we know.

It seems people either completely love Miley or completely cannot stand her. For Cyrus’ new movie, cleverly titled Hannah Montana: The Movie, Joel McHale falls humorously into the latter category. Host of The Soup, McHale created a fantastic parody where he dresses as Miley and performs a quality imitation of her. The parody is ineffable; it must be seen to be understood as it consists of Joel being Hannah Montana’s other side - happily married, father of two, Joel McHale.

His show has its own segment where they spout out snide Miley (It’s Miley!) remarks, one after another. She seems to be a favorite for the clip show host and his material on her makes for a very enjoyable 30 minutes.

Another curious thing about Cyrus is that

she looks up to Tyra Banks. Yes, that Tyra.

The one who gave Miley a picture of herself on Cyrus’ sixteenth birthday. Poor girl. Miley doesn’t have a chance of being a good role model if she looks up to the self-obsessed Tyra.

Now we have to ask about her interviewing skills. One article online posed the question: Does Miley Cyrus have histrionic personality disorder, or is she just plain annoying? The author asked this question after viewing an interview of Cyrus on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

We watched this ourselves and have to ponder that same question. What is wrong with her? Is she just innately unlikeable? Or does she seriously have something wrong with her?

We won’t even touch on the Vanity Fair controversy or that she called her upcoming Hannah Montana movie, “deep,” but - you know what? Actually we will comment. Who decided she was classy enough to pose on an artistic magazine spread? And, granted, we haven’t actually seen her movie just yet, but we’re betting it won’t be another Garden State.

Some people were born to be role models. Miley Cyrus is not one of those people. Try Emma Watson. Try America Fererra. Try Selena Gomez. We don’t care. But, please, don’t give into the phony, artificial, fakeness that is Miley Cyrus.

Radiohead Snub

Who hasn’t heard the story? Lil’ ole Miley Cyrus tried to use her star status to get backstage to meet Radiohead before their performance at the Grammys. Well, who could blame her? After all, she is “freakishly obsessed” with them as she has proudly stated, but poor Miley was sent home politely by Radiohead frontman, Thom Yorke, with her tail between her legs. Good job, Radiohead! They stuck with their dogma while Coldplay’s Chris Martin buckled under her celebrity weight, but in his defense, he was only trying to boost his fan base. Radiohead seemed totally fine with the fans they had and felt no need to deal with any new Cyrus fans. (Or in other words, thousands of rabid, prepubescent 14-year-olds.) The diss left Miley with third degree burns and a thirst for the band’s failure.

While being interviewed on a radio show, Miley exclaimed, “Stinkin’ Radiohead! I’m gonna ruin them!” Oh dear Miley, don’t you understand?

No one cares, in fact, the general public applauds the multi-genre group for standing up to the Miley pandemic. A rep for the band has retorted saying, “When Miley grows up, she’ll learn not to have a sense of entitlement.” Well said, Radiohead, well said.

Doesn’t Miley look cool with her racist expression?

“Just because she’s with an Asian friend doesn’t make it okay,” says an anonymous Asian.

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Mind the Gap Looking backward on our generation of the ‘90s [eric yarns]

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Growing up in the ‘90s, I have seen a vast deal of change occur over the years. Each advancement, each sign of progress, is more monumental than the last. But where in such times have we ever suggested that we stop this chain reaction and look backwards? Take account of each advancement and how it affects the generation unknown to us, the generation that is next in line. The technology and the social climate that we, as current high school students, experienced when we were lining up at the elementary school doors after recess are nothing of what they are today. As expected, aspects of technology have progressed over the decade gap between our world and theirs, but what of the other aspects?

As an elementary school pupil, I devoted every waking moment to sports and outdoor activities. I would, during the summer, wake up late, as most would, and spend the majority of the day playing baseball in a neighbor’s backyard, where fence hopping became not only a necessary skill but a sport by itself. Hours upon hours outside, sweat dripping from bare head to bare feet, stopping only for

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the lamentable call for dinner across the street. This was what my life consisted of in 1997; I was in second grade. That happened to be the same year my parents bought me the new Nintendo 64 video game console. From that year on, the summers became less and less about the great outdoors, and I began to spend more and more time inside. For those of you who

day, that seeing a child at play is a rare phenomenon. Given the fact that I am an only child and was not graced with the pleasure of a younger sibling, I can only extract such answers from the actions of a friend’s fourth grade sister. Aside from having the Disney channel on incessantly, she is constantly on the computer involved in a somewhat scary prospect called Webkinz. Apart from being an online gaming community, Webkinz also acts as a kind of primitive social network for children under the age of ten. Now add the idea of having two game systems, a digital camera, and the possibility of a cell phone to the equation (keep in mind that she is only a fourth grader).

Contrast her life, in terms of her experiences, technology, and social state, with my early childhood. See the difference?

It is not my intention to berate such things given that we all now benefit in some way from them, but rather to merely point out how different the future generation will be and how fast it will evolve from the traditional, outdoors, cassette-listening, Looney Tunesbred childhood with which I grew up.

I’m sure that members of the Baby Boomer generation would argue that even my generation had an innovative experience compared to theirs. No doubt that that very well may be, although they cannot contend that technology has affected my generation more during childhood than the current elementary students.

It is awe-inspiring to think that when I was growing up I was listening to Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” on cassette, and now I can download the same song instantaneously from the internet. There is no doubt that technology will be the distinguishing aspect of the following generations. It is good to remember life as it was when we were growing up and how that age will define us forever more as the generation raised on Bon Jovi, the cassette, and the classic Looney Tunes.

It is awe-inspiring to think that when I was growing up I was listening to Bachman Turner Overdrive’s ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’ on cassette. do know me, it would not be surprising to know that I separated my time between watching nearly every cartoon known to the Western hemisphere and the History and Discovery channels. Technology had turned my innate passion for nature inward, quite literally, until my summers became less, shall we say, adventurous.

If that was the effect of a single television and simple game console, then what is happening to the generation who is of that same age?

I have noticed, driving through my neighborhood on a hot and sunny Satur-

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the hawk’s eye • february 2009

Kansas Rewrites Abortion Laws The Issue

New law: right or wrong?

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On March 17, Kansas lawmakers approved a bill that would change abortion requirements. Ten days later, Governor Sebelius signed the bill into law.

The new law requires abortion clinics to offer patients the opportunity to see an ultrasound and hear a heartbeat at least 30 minutes before the procedure.

Additionally, the law forces clinics to distribute information about abortion and fetal development.

Clinics must also post signs saying that coerced abortions are illegal.

This new law, designed to stop women from getting abortions, will not accomplish the task. Additional information is a good idea, but the ultrasounds and the heartbeat monitors intend to guilt women into rethinking their abortions.

That is not the clinic’s responsibility.

A woman has a right to seek an abortion if she believes it necessary. She also has a right to information about the procedure and fetal development; however, information meant only to change her mind does not fit either category.

Besides, ultrasounds and heartbeat monitors are available at a regular doctor’s office. If a woman wishes to see the fetus or hear its heartbeat, she can go to her doctor.

If a woman braved the pro-life protestors just to get to the clinic, I doubt she means to change her mind.

Also, the pamphlets and videos the new law distributes will waste time and resources. The law creates informative resources that only a few will use; many women simply will not read the pamphlets. Wasted paper and ink. Wasted money.

This law, although only intended to help provide information, is not what Kansas needs.

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Anti-Law

[emily fogle]

[lexi panfil]

Pro-Law

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The law Kansas recently passed concerning abortion is a safety route for women who are unsure of their abortion decisions and no harm to women who are firm in their decisions to abort their baby. The clinics are required to offer women who seek abortions the chance to see an ultrasound and hear the heartbeat of their unborn baby before following through with their decision.

There is no threat to these young women as the opportunity is only offered; no actual requirement says all women have to use these new tools. If women are sure of their decision to abort, then giving them a chance to learn more information shouldn’t be classified as wasting time or swaying their opinion.

As Rep. Mike Kiegrel from Olathe argued, “I believe women ought to have as much information as possible.” Some women are less fortunate and not as confident in their decision, and this new law is the answer for them. The law gives the women who are unsure of their decision a chance to be fully educated on the matter, and if they find these new resources useful, they can use them to make their decision.

JCCC LATE REGISTRATION Important Q&A about JCCC Enrollment Changes Will late enrollment be allowed in the fall?

No. Beginning with the fall 2009 semester, students who wish to enroll in a course must do so before the first day the course meets. Students may not enroll on or after the first day a course begins, regardless of what time of day the class meets. No late enrollment will be allowed.

Will I be able to add a class?

Once the fall 2009 semester begins, you will not be able to add to your schedule a class that has already begun. You, however, will be able to add a class that begins later in the semester.

If I can’t enroll late, what should I do?

Enroll early – enrollment begins April 23 for the fall semester! Enrolling early means you will get the best schedule and the best instructor match, and you’ll be in class on the first day. Research shows that students who enroll after a class has already started usually don’t perform well in that course. By enrolling early, you’ll be positioned for a positive start to the semester.

What if I can’t enroll early?

JCCC offers many courses that begin later in the semester. You can enroll in a late-start course and be there the first day of class. To search for classes that have not yet begun, select the “Late Start” tab on the Credit Class Search on the JCCC Web site.

Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park www.jccc.edu 913-469-3803

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Prom

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[emily fiore]

As perhaps the most anticipated event of the year, prom (short for ‘promenade’) comes at a time to celebrate with friends and lovers.

This year’s event promises to be unique--from the elegant location to the one-ofa-kind theme, even the heels,

hair, and gowns--will all be unforgettable.

Whether you end up dancing the night away or get lost on the way to the dance, (There’s a map on page 11) you’ll never forget prom.

Keep reading for a complete guide to prom ‘09.

The Basics

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Sat, April 25 Time: 9:00-12:00 Location: Overland Park Convention Center 6000 College Blvd.

Cost: $40/ticket After Prom: @ OE 12:30-3:00 am

The Theme

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This year’s theme for Prom is “You’re all that I sea.”

The nautical-themed Prom idea came about while on a trip to Michael’s.

“We were walking around and saw these Beta fish bowls,” remembered junior-class president Mackenzie Andra. “We knew we had to do something with the ocean.”

Student Council will incorporate their nautical theme with decorations.

“We have lots of table decorations, sea shells, ceiling decorations and green, blue and white draperies,” added Andra.

The aquatic prom theme will surely wow attendees.

The Location

The Overland Park Convention Center is usually home to large conventions or exhibitions, therefore the OPCC should acommodate East’s prom with ease.

Upon entering from the West doors, one is overwhelmed with the spaciousness of the commons and the beauty of the various art work throughout the center.

The lower level is home to the smaller rooms and meeting areas as well as the courtyard that divides the two buildings. Escalators ascend to the upper level where the main exhibit hall

and ballrooms reside. Also on the upper level, a covered outdoor walkway connects the two buildings above the courtyard.

The dance will be held in the two connecting ballrooms on the upper level that are usually reserved for banquets and wedding receptions.

The facility has covered parking as well as additional outdoor parking around the building.

The Overland Park Convention Center will surely “wow” students as a stylish place to host our most cherished high-school event.

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Getting There

Head west on W

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Directions to prom from Olathe East

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Turn right at S Black Bob Rd/S Lackman Rd 1.0 mi Turn left at W

3 119th St 0.3 mi

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Merge onto I-35 N/US-169 N/US50 E/US-56 E via the ramp to Des Moines 2.0 mi

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Turn right at Nall

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6000 College Blvd Leawood, KS 66211

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Three unique dining choices for before the dance

Kyoto Price: $30-50 135th & Metcalf - Sushi - Private Rooms

Skies Price: $45 (Prom Menu)

Hyatt Crown Center

- Revolving Rooftop Restaurant

The Melting Pot Price: $15-25 Plaza - Fondue-Style Cuisine

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I like girls, and I like drums. Why not put them together?

Junior Andrew Sheets got his date by surrounding her with his fellow drum line members in the hall.

After a dazzling performance the drummers revealed their drumheads, each cleverly designed to spell out the word P-R-O-M-?

What inspired him? “Well... I like girls, and I like

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drums, so I thought why not put them together?”

Good thinking, Sheets.

For your admirable creativity and impressive organizational skills you earn yourself eight stars on The Official Rate-YourDate Hawks Eye Man Judger Scale.

Keep on keeping on!

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Senior drill teamer Lauren Kadel was asked during this year’s Spring Show.

After the daddydaughter dance, her boyfriend held up a sign reading “Lauren, Prom?” and gave her not one, but two dozen roses.

So for having the cajones to risk rejection in front of all the drill teamers and for adding the classy touch of roses, Mike Farran (Lauren’s man) gets an eight point five on the scale.

Prom Proposals [Zach Hunter]

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Chasm Between

Perception &

Reality

[neha wahid] [tessa magana]

The Hawk’s Eye conducted a brief survey among two senior, two junior and two sophomore classes this quarter. Four outlined figures of the female body, varied in appearance from smallest to largest, were placed for judgment. Students were asked to choose the figure that they felt a)was the ideal body type for women, b) which figure is more accepted by society, and c) if girls are overly concerned with their weight and body image.

70% 20%

of the editorial content in teen magazines focus on beauty and fashion

of people suffering from anorexia will prematurely die from complications related to their eating disorder, including suicide and heart problems

1% 40% 92% 95%

of people with eating disorders receive professional treatment

of women would trade three to five years of their life to achieve their weight goals. of the young women in the USA want to change some aspect of their physical appearance

of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25

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Pressure comes from many sources for the Girls are resorting to extreme measures average high school girl: peers, parents, the to fit in with their peers and gain social stamedia—but one source often overlooked tus. As a result, eating disorders are on the comes from within herself. “Girls are too worrise. ried about what guys think of them,” one feEight million people in the United States, male sophomore stated. mostly teenage girls, suffer from eating disMen are usually the first to be blamed for orders. the rampant disease known as low self-es“[Body image] is all some girls think about. teem among the female population. But is this They will hurt themselves, throw up, to try statement fair? Are men really to blame? and look like [figure 1]” a sophomore girl The astounding results proved that men are wrote on the subject. less critical of female body type than women The majority of surveyed students agreed are—ironically, that women are pressured by the memost women’s dia to maintain a specific body type. desire to attain Most women don’t realize, however, an unnaturally that men take into account more than “modelesque” just waist size and social standing. body stems from “Beauty comes from feeling beau- female senior a non-existent pressure from the optiful,” remarked another senior male. posite sex.

“I hate that women are pressured to have “Girls just see skinny models,” commented the ‘perfect’ body.

All women deserve one senior male who participated in the anonto feel beautiful for who they ymous survey. “[They] try to look that way so are.” guys will want them. It’s all self-esteem.”

In reality, guys believe that the pressure that women put on themselves to be skinny remains unnecessary. In fact, many boys surveyed argue that there is no ideal body type for women.

“All women are different and that’s how Survey it’s supposed to be,” said a senior boy. “I ofpreten hear girls who do not even need to think sented about their weight say that they need to lose to a weight. It almost makes me mad.” random group

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People just need to be comfortable in their own skin.

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Celebrity Matches

Figure 2 Rachel Bilson The O.C.

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Gathered from the survey taken by students regarding the ideal body type for females.

74% 23% 54% 33% 44% 48% 52% 43% 66% 32% 36% 60%

Figure 3 Kat Dennings Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist

of sophomore males chose figure 2 of sophomore males chose figure 3

of sophomore females chose figure 2 of sophomore females chose figure 3 of junior males chose figure 2 of junior males chose figure 3 of junior females chose figure 2

of junior females chose figure 3 of senior males chose figure 2

of senior males chose figure 3 of senior females chose figure 2 of senior females chose figure 3

Figure 4 Sara Ramirez Grey’s Anatomy

Figures courtesy Tessa Magana

Figure 1 Keira Knightley Pirates of the Carribean

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Dance is the hidden language of the soul.

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-Martha Graham (1894-1991)

Leadership

Students

Promote

Literacy [john wood]

Leadership students Sydney Swinicki, Brenda Ellis, and Katie Cooley, along with mentor Barbara Russell, traveled to Bentwood, Regency Place, Sunnyside, and Tomohawk on March 2 (Dr. Suess’ birthday) in accordance with Read Across America, a non-profit organization that promotes youth literacy.

As part of an assignment in their Leadership III class, the students had to aquire their own grants to fund volunteer projects.

“It was rewarding to see the effect we had on the kindergarteners,” said junior Sydney Swinicki, who dressed up as the infamous Cat in the Hat for the day.