The Trojan Issue 6 May 2016

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TROJAN Closer than you think With the end of the school year vastly approaching, seniors are preparring for college and all of the difficulties that go along with it.

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Issue Six

May 2016

Photo By: Ross Martin, Platte County Citizen The Lady Trojans Varsity Soccer Team lining up for the National Anthem. The Lady Trojans have an undefeated 10-0 record in conference play.

About the back Cover: Photo By: Abby Hostick PHHS artwork being displayed at the annual PHSD art fair.

Student work ranging from grades Kindergarten through high school seniors was displayed.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

1 1- Photo by: Delaney Noland 2-Photo by: Abby Hostick 3Photo by: Abby Hostick 4-photo by: Emily Koeliker 5-Photo by: Delaney Noland 6-Photo by: Abby Hostick

Dear Readers, I went back and forth on whether or not I wanted to include the traditional senior map for our final issue this year, because I recognize that many do not have a definite plan of where they want to go to college or what they want to do for the rest of their life.

It seems like everyone is so caught up in insuring that they are successful according to the definition of their parents or coaches that they are paralyzed by fear that they may not meet those expectations. But success looks differently for everyone. You cannot measure it by a dollar amount or even a diploma. If you absolutely love what you are doing, you are content with where you are in life, and you don’t hurt anyone in the process of accomplishing the goals you set out for yourself, you have already achieved more success than most could only dream of.

It has also come to my attention that this year’s Trojan Magazine has not been as successful as in previous years by some standards. So I have had to take that with a grain of salt and reflect on what success means for me and my own life. Looking back, there are plenty of things that I would have done differently, but I am content with the outcome of this entire process given the obstacles that were thrown at us. I have learned more about myself than in any other classroom setting and for that, I would say it was a success. I am okay if others around me do not agree. So I hope you aren’t discouraged if your definition of success looks different than even the person sitting next to you at graduation.

Because I couldn’t stray far from tradition, the senior map is still alive and well. Seniors, I wish you all the best of luck with the new home that is written above your name. No matter if you stay there for four years, or go running far from it, remember to take it all in.

Embrace the changes that are quickly approaching and hold on tight. Work hard at whatever goal you have set, and make sure those around you experience love while in the process.

15-16 Staff: Editor-in-Chief: Delaney Noland Senior Advisor: Ally Buchberg Design Editor: Keeley Myszka Copy Editor: Andrea Tenney Story Editor: Pierce Klempnauer Reporters: Ali Ball - Lucas Bruce - Kyleigh Conkling Abby Hostick- Chelsee Tirmai- Mia Tyler - Alec Wormington

The Trojan, published monthly during the regular school year, is the official publication of Park Hill High School, and is printed by Antioch Printers in Kansas City, MO. All unsigned editorials represent the opinion of The Trojan staff. Editorials do not necessarily represent the opinion of the faculty or administration including the adviser. The student body receives this paper free of charge to encourage readership, promote awareness of school and community events, and issues, and to showcase student journalistic work.

The Trojan welcomes letters to the editors. All letters must be signed to be published, but may be anonymous if the author chooses. Letters may be no more than 350 words and must be delivered to room 350 ten days prior to publication. The Trojan staff welcomes comments, questions and opinions.

Send comments to berans@parkhill.k12.mo.us, 7701 Barry Road, Kansas City, Mo 64153, or call 816-359-6238.

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Senior Map

Take a look at this year’s traditional senior map to find out where the class of 2016 is headed after high school.

Citius, Altius, Fortius

The 2016 summer olympians are gearing up for their events, and two PHHS seniors aren’t far behind them.

closer than you think

With the end of the school year vastly approaching, seniors are preparring for college and all of the difficulties that go along with it.

To vote or not to vote

With this year being an election year, many students have been paying more attention to politics. While many are quick to voice their opinion about the topic, not everyone is planning on backing it up at the voting booth.

Prom 2016

Prom season is now dwindling away and the PHHS students have hung up their dresses and tuxes. Here is an in depth look at the cost that went into this year’s prom.

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PROM 2016

By: Ali Ball

Prom season is now dwindling away and the PHHS students are hanging up their dresses and tuxes. But with all that said the night was a hit, the red carpet, the flashing lights and stars with everyone’s names captured the Hollywood theme quite well.

“I’ve attended two proms and this was my third and I can honestly say that Prom 2016 was the best one and totally a night to remember,” said senior Sean Hosford.

Accessories- Average: $63.87 Maximum: $350 Minimum: $10

Jewlery- Average: $45 Maximum: $185 Minimum: $10 Hair- Average: $65 Maximum: $110 Minimum: $10

Boutonniere- Average: $34.33 Maximum: $50 Minimum: $10

Make-Up- Average: $43.87 Maximum: $135 Minimun: $5

Manicure- Average: $43.75 Maximum: $120 Minimum: $10

Tuxedo- Average: $183.62 Maximum: $600 Minimum: $25

Corsage- Average: $35.29 Maximum: $80 Minimum: $10

Dress- Average: $339.92 Maximum: $980 Minimum: $25

Photo: Sean Hosford and Allison Walls

Shoes- Average: $59.29 Maximum: $200 Minimum: $15

what’s next for Phhs By: Alec Wormington and Abby Hostick A lot has changed since the 2016 seniors started here at PHHS – whether it be something as simple as new carpet being put in across the school or more drastic such as a new addition to the building, the seniors have been through a lot. Some like the changes to the school as a whole to keep things interesting, however others don’t feel some of these changes were necessary.

“I just think our class in particular has experienced a lot of changes compared to other classes. Almost every year there has been administration changes and on top of that home room has changed multiple times for us,” said senior Shelby Jarrard.

Some seniors, in fact, have been forced to change home rooms up to three times since freshman year. Senior Moneco Sanchez was one of those students.

“More than anything I feel like the other students in home room is what makes home room what it is. They make home room what it is more than the teacher does so I didn’t really like moving home rooms and getting different students,” said Sanchez.

Another issue seniors expressed was the new carpet. Many don’t feel it was necessary and creates more problems than the original flooring created.

“Considering the only new carpet that a lot of students would be walking on is the carpet right in front of the cafeteria, I don’t see why [taking food out of the cafeteria] was made such a big deal this year. And if it really is a big enough deal that hall monitors will chase you down the hall if you take a lunch back to class to work and eat, I don’t see a problem with making it a privilege for a group such as upperclassmen or make it a card privilege for gold and platinum cards,” said senior Hayden Toyne.

Additionally, some seniors have expressed confusion about the reasoning behind putting carpet over the senior gift of the class of 1996 on the floor in front of the auditorium.

Coming soon to PHHS..

“It was a district decision to gradually install new carpet across the building for probably the last 20 years or so. Just about every senior class gift eventually expires, so the class of 1996 probably isn’t too happy, but it gets done eventually,” said Principal Brad Kincheloe.

Not all the opinions about changes to PHHS have been completely negative, however. In the 2012-2013 school year, construction finished on an addition to the side of the building nearest the baseball fields. This created better traffic routes for some students, in addition to 12 new classrooms and 56 more lockers.

“I like how quiet it is back here and the new rooms are all very nice, but I also feel like we’re kind of isolated or removed from the rest of the building back here,” U.S. History teacher Kyle Howe said.

Jarrard also expressed how she felt about the new addition.

“I actually used to use the new part of the school a lot and I thought it was really helpful and convenient. I also think all the lockers and the classrooms are nice,” said Jarrard

Something big is happening at PHHS next year. All students at PHHS will be getting their very own computers. The computer will be used as a textbook, notepad, research tool, and much more. Many people have very high hopes for this new change, but many aren’t as enthusiastic.

“I’m not excited for the computers. They’re complicated. I feel like we’re going to go completely digital, and personally, I prefer textbooks,” said junior Caleb Pugh.

While having computers will be very useful, there will definitely be some problems with them. One problem is keeping them charged all day, especially with the fact that there’s over 1400 students at PHHS and not nearly as many outlets in the school. Another problem is that a computer has many distractions that are easy to access instead of doing schoolwork.

“I’m very excited for the computers, but I do feel like I’ll get distracted. I definitely won’t get as much work done, but it will be nice to have them as a resource,” said sophomore Kelvin Eblen.

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To vote or not to Vote By: Luke Bruce

In the midst of all the news being broad casted on TV to the giant titles on the magazine racks at the grocery store regarding politics, people are bound to have their own opinions about the topic.

It can seem like people these days, whether they be of legal age to vote or not, have an opinion concerning politics, the candidates, or the perpetual “doom” that is supposed to follow after one of these 2016 candidates are sworn in. And sometimes, people are very passionate about these ideas. But ask them what they plan to do come voting day, and various answers are given, ranging from not being able to vote legally to even not voting because they don’t want to participate. When asked how she felt about the subject, senior Gabrielle Caldwell commented, “I don’t like any of the candidates, especially Trump! I don’t like how aggressive and mean people get over politics.” When asked whether she’d be voting or not, she said that she would not.

However, citizen’s problems with the political system don’t necessarily end there. There are some people who don’t concentrate on the bickering, but actual components of the election that need changing.

“To be quite frank, I consider myself a Libertarian. In my mind, I believe you should be able to pay whatever amount they want into a candidate. But when money decides elections, that is where we have a problem with our politics,” said junior Ian Robinson.

Truth be told, there have been instances in this current election alone where candidates and voters have brought up money in order to prove a point in some way. And it’s evident that the combination of the pettiness and money dependency wears on future voters and leaves them having opinions on the matter like Robinson.

“I believe no one running is capable of running our country. We have to decide either between a chronic liar, an old socialist, a loudmouth tycoon, or a lawyer who represents the Christian conservative. If I had the ability to vote, I probably would vote for no one,” said Robinson.

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The Trojan Magazine 2015-2016 Staff: Pierce Klempnauer

Keeley Myszka

Story Editor

Design Editor

Andrea Tenney

Delaney Noland

Copy Editor

Editor-in chef

Abby Hostick

Alec Wormington

Reporter

Kyleigh Conkling Reporter

Ali Ball

Reporter

Reporter

Mia Tyler Reporter

Chelsee Tirmai Reporter

Lucas Bruce Reporter

The Trojan Staff would like to thank the following for their financial contributions for the 2015-2016 school year: Connie Argotsinger Alex Georke Matt Eblen

Nick Buchburg Amy Georke Melissa Ware Patty Mcguire Sonny & Lois Noland And those who donated anonymously through the gofundme account.

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Senioritis is a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance, but with today’s school standards, it’s not just about being lazy anymore. Students have to be getting 4.0 GPAs and applying for every scholarship they possibly can; they have to buy cap and gowns and graduation announcements for more than $200, just to move on from high school and worry about getting into the right college.

For some seniors, applying for scholarships and trying to get into college is super stressful but for others, it’s not so bad. Senior Dalton Scott found his college of choice easily.

“I plan on enrolling at Missouri State University in the fall of 2016. I made the decision because the campus seemed to work well with me and what I wanted to study for my career. It wasn’t really a tough decision because I knew when I visited the campus it felt like home,” said D. Scott.

Not everyone plans to go to college, but there are other career paths that involve special kinds of school. Senior Maddie Yosel

doesn’t plan on going to college, but she’s following a passion that she has had for a long time.

“No, I don’t plan on going to college, but I plan on going to cosmetology school to become a hair stylist. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m very passionate about it. I love doing my friends hair and make-up and I want to make a career out of it. It wasn’t a hard decision because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” said Yosel.

For others, the decision of where to go to college isn’t as simple as visiting one college and automatically knowing this is where you want to go or follow a passion you’ve had since you were little.

“I had a hard time making my college decision,” said Senior Summer Scott who plans on going to Cornell College in Iowa.

“I decided to go to Cornell, because I figured that would be the best place for me in terms of education,” said S. Scott. “I wasn’t sure if I was comfortable living 5 hours away from home. Not a lot of people go to school in Iowa so it was kind of going out on a limb in terms of being social.”

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Citius, altius, Fortius By: Chelsee Tirmai Faster, higher, stronger – the Olympic motto. For an Estimated 2,792 years, there have been Olympic games; there was a break of 1,500 years between 392 AD and 1896 due to government powers. Starting in Ancient Greece, the games have included several different events performed by hard-trained athletes and aside from the numbers of participants, not much has changed.

The Ancient Olympic games began 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece. Beginning in the tales of Greek mythology, they were created in relations to rituals worshiping Olympian gods. Nowadays, the reasons behind the games are not so religious, but more for sport and competition. With 10,500 athletes from 206 countries, taking up 17 days for 306 medal events, and 42 contested sports, the Summer Olympics are the biggest sports event to happen every four years, alternating with the Winter Olympics every two years.

However, as popular as the games are, there are issues on whether they will go as planned.

Ticket sales are lower than past years’ events. In previous years, tickets had been sold out for the 2012 London Summer Olympics and 80 percent were sold in the

2014 Sochi Winter Games. One cause of this is due to the uprising of Zika virus cases in the country, followed by the disruption of the Brazilian government.

“As an athlete, I believe I would continue to go, even with the possibility of contracting the Zika virus. Being a part of the Olympics requires dedication and the ability to participate in them is possibly a once in a lifetime chance,” said junior Jayne Sutton.

Paranoid athletes and watchers have grown nervous, and the government is going through a rough patch as well. With the wanted impeachment of the Brazilian President and the worries about construction of the venues, the games have until August to be ready.

“The virus will probably affect the attendance of who buys the tickets for the games. If they get everything under control, they’ll be able to sell more tickets. When it comes to the government, the Olympics shouldn’t be affected, unless it harms the construction,” said junior Christian Pollock.

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Racing to the olympics By: Mia Tyler Senior Marcin Glebocki has qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials with a time of 23.19 seconds in the 50 meter freestyle.

He will go to Omaha from June 26 to July 3 to swim in the Olympic trials.

“It feels good, it’s definitely an achievement that many people dream of getting. I’ve been swimming since I was eight, so I’ve spent ten years working toward this. I’ll be training every single day to prepare for the Olympic trials,” said senior Marcin Glebocki.

Glebocki has been on the PHHS swim team all four years of his high school career. On March 6th, Glebocki swam the 50 meter freestyle at the 2016 Region VII Spring Sectional meet in Jenks, Oklahoma.

“I think he had more focus/less distractions going into the sectional meet. The meet was also Long Course Meters, no flip turns, which definitely plays into Marcin’s strengths,” said swim coach Karl Haley.

It was during that event that Glebocki beat the school record for the 50 meter freestyle and found out he had qualified for the Olympic trials. All his teammates joined in the euphoric celebration that followed.

“I was pretty stoked. He was really excited, he threw his hands up in the air and it was really cool to see how happy he was. If I could watch him at the Olympic trials, that would be great,” said junior Daniel Spielhagen.

Glebocki also swims outside of school and has worked very hard to get to this point. He has grown up watching the Olympics and dreams of being able to swim in the Olympics.

“I think Marcin’s dedication definitely helped him make the Olympic trials. It was really the people around him who encouraged him too. His coaches were pushing for it everyday,” said Spielhagen.

Glebocki is the first swimmer Haley has coached

who has qualified for the Olympic Trials.

“I’m very proud of Marcin and his accomplishments. He has worked very hard the past year and a half to accomplish some very challenging goals. We always knew he had the talent to do some amazing things in the pool, but he had to want to do it first. Once he set the goals we knew he had a great chance of getting the job done,” said Haley.

Glebocki is training every day for the Olympic trials. Due to MSHSAA rules, Haley is not allowed to coach any of his high school swimmers outside of the swim season during the school year. However, he has a good working relationship with Glebocki’s club coach, and they give each other tips and ideas every now and then.

“I don’t know how many swimmers will be at the trials. It’s different per event. However, only the top 2 in each event make it to the Olympics. It will be a long shot this year, but give him another 4 years to mature and get stronger. He might have a good shot. I don’t see why not,” said Haley.

Senior Chris Nilsen has come very close to making the Olympic Trials in pole vaulting.

He recently became the nation’s most prolific high school pole vaulter. During the Suburban Conference Red Division Meet on Tuesday, May 3, he beat his personal best with a height of 18-0. A height of 18-8 or better would qualify him for the Olympic Trials. Making the Olympic Trials is well within his reach over the next few years.

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12 LIFE

Show Me Seniors

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY Parker Hoffman Neha Mahajan Nathinael Mamo Cody Mckinney Allison Murphy Samantha Nolte Renaas Omer Christopher Paige Shivani Patel

TRUMAN STATE Courtney Atwell Colin Bailey Ryan Bailey Alaina Borra Patricia Fadri Ashley Herdman

Jackson Kasper Corey Mcnab Eric Rippee Bailey Waddell Tanner Zeil

MISSOURI S&T Julio Garcia Marcin Glebocki

Brendon Zavala

MAPLE WOODS Community COllege Jennifer Aguirre David Ambriz Madison Asher Payton Barry Keegan Beardslee Jessica Brown Amber Buckholz Mckenna Burks Guillermo Chinchilla Alec Coleman Sabrina Corley Peyton COunts Logan Crichlow Preston Cross Saige Evans Clifton Fitzpatrick Darian Galloway Sophia Geotschius Nickolas Hart Olivia House Julia Hughes Autumn Jakubowski Marissa Jordan John King Pierson Klempnauer

Mitchell Alexander Kaela Baack Alexis byrd Madeline Dice Kennedi Dorrell Samantha Erneste Alijah Gee Jamar Grant Madison Gravatt

Brooke Albracht Janessa Almstedt Ali Ball Lucas Bruce Stephen Burke Gabrielle Caldwell Taylore Carter Olivia Daley Joshua Davidson Nicholas Foster

Corey Kivett Cody mullins Stephen newman Brittany Panzica Tyler Sandahl Hayden Toyne Dahlby Weidmaier

Class of 2016

Deana Anderson Shelby Boswell Beulah Calixte Abbey Carlson Kathryn FigueroaNieves Bryson Grau Jacoby Guardado Montana Heaps

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE

University of Central Missouri

Tyler Lake Abigal Leu Mason MArrs Micah MArrs Kiana Martinez Joseph Mattivi Mariah Mcfadden Lyndsey Meeker Mason Mohamed Pablo ortiz Carson pfaff jared pickard kathryn potter Halena Procorpio Ross Dylan Reese Derek Reynolds Kacee Roth Amber Sanders Annie Sweetwood Jiranant Thongpichai Breanna Weltz Danielle Wiles Taylor Wood-Leonard Heather Wojahn

Hailey Howard Amber Imperiale Lunise Isaac Abby Kloeppel Connor Phelps Gabriel Piper Zachary Potter Miranda RainesZeiglerw Caludia Ramos

Park University

Kennedy Bechtel Taylor BucKholz Adrian Harbaugh

Shelby Jarrard Anastasia Malone Brandon Townsell

MISSOURI STATE

Erin Drees Taryn Huffer Jeremiyah Jeffery Joshuah Jeffery

Ariel Jones Breanna Rodgers Dalton Scott Deondre WAllace

Penn Valley Community College Chris Engelbert Bailey Goza

Alexus King Lincoln Peterson

Missouri Western State University Malik Bryant Tasia Butler Madison Massa Julia Noll

Kenneth Null II Joshua Smith Lillian Young

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Dalton Bassett Richard Brook III Dakota Brown Joy decker John Demaddalena Will Fink Alexander Fopeano Jamie Hagen Dawson HEathman Jamesha Hill Sean Hosford MAckenzie Jones Emilio Lepe Alexander Lowery Caroline Lowery

MISSOURI SOUTHERN

Cottey College Lincoln University Sara Marshall

Canten Marriott Ryan Mccoy Erin Moore Elijah Overson Trevor Reynolds Daniel Rider Jakob Roberts Desten Rose Megan Slaggie Spencer Watson Alicia Whittaker Raena Woodruff Olivia Woods Alec Wormington

Joshua Nelson

Rockhurst University

Terea Griffin Colleen Joyce

Daniela Lopez-Romero

Missouri Valley College Stanley Jacob Sobbing

Benedictine College Aiden Byrd

Drury University Madison McMillon

Crowder College Aaron Ashby

Jaimie Blondin

Noah Love

Moberly Community College Janae Boykins

Culver-Stockton College Amanda Alexander

South east Missouri State Cassidy Robison

William Jewell College

Haley Buckholz Isabella Catano Michael Marfield

Iam McBride Blair Walker

Lindenwood University Kyle Blydenburgh

Kansas City Art Institute Madison Martin

Manifest Destiny

Kansas State University

Arizona State University

University of Arkansas

Allison Buchburg Kolin Hayes Cailin Morrow Marie Parker Jillian Roepe Samantha Stewart Andrea Tenney

Tristin Chandler Kyler Estes Tyson Green Jeffrey Matthews Larissa Oshima

Jordan Elder Jordan Evans Griffin Fletcher Christopher Kauffman Joel Lesher

Jasmine Chappell Jillian Flagler William Redinger

Class of 2016

University of Kansas

St. Mary’s University Jaeden Anderson Jacob Norman Jake Tumberger

Pittsburg State University Andrew Hanis Skylar Musgrave

Georgia Tech University Cooper Link

University of Alabama Hayley Robinson

Capital University Kia Hemphill

Wyoming University Brent Lamb

University of Nebraska-Kearney

Iowa State University Sarah Meisch

George Washington University

Boston University

Grace Russo

Tanner Lehmann

Libscomb University

University of Tulsa Jacob Cogley

Central College of Iowa

Simpson College

Ohio State University

Des Moises Community College

Cornell College

Gabrielle Sweeney

Summer Scott

Jake Stoulil

Jake Dobbins

Boston Conservatory

Baker University

Peru State University De’smond Stirgus

Pepperdine University Ryan Moise

Ellsworth Community College Christopher Bolte

Central Michigan State University Noelyn Granet

Alicia Collado

Oregon State University Ian Forsyth

Fort Scott Community College Haleigh Robertson

American Accademy of Dramatic Arts

Fashion Institute of Design and Advertiseing Nadia Jackson

Katarina Safford

University of Tampa

Maliah Hudson

Eric Mathis

Tanner Morrison

Seth Larson

Jeremiah Brown Hannah Ericksen

Illinois University Tim Cation

Doane University

Highland Community College

University of Miami

Payton Dishman

Nate Sumimoto

Stanton Heydinger

Christian Fullmer

Emily Lease Christopher Nilsen

Kentrez Bell Rebecca Shaw Davion Tyler

University of Mississippi

Upper Iowa University

South Dakota State University University of Nebraska

Madison Fairfield