The View Issue 2 Vol 16 by Park Hill South View

Homecoming Queen, Olivia Ortiz (senior) and King Scott Cline (senior) are announced at the dance Sept. 28.

October 11, 2013 The View / Issue 2/ Volume 16

NEWS A New Cast / page 4 FEATURES

Watch Your Back / page 5

OPINION

Movie Madness / page 17

Lady Bat Cats / page 23

SPORTS

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New year, new carpet, still no drinks

by ERIN STUMP

“I understand they want to keep It has been a lousy morning. the carpet clean, but teachers can have You were up late last night studying, coffee and we’re tired, too,” said Alley it is Monday and your alarm did Pettey, junior. not go off this morning. So on the However, despite this student way to school, you grabbed a vanilla cappuccino to get you through the long opinion, South’s policy on drinks will not be changing and administration school day ahead. will continue to enforce it. Shoup said But as you walk into school sipping that he now tosses about 15 drinks a your drink, administration informs day. That adds up to about $37 dollars you that you have to throw away that worth of drinks thrown away per day, still steaming, half-full cappuccino that and $184 per school week. you spent $4 on. So much for “IF WE’RE RESPONSIBLE Administration your morning feels it is a looking up. ENOUGH TO DRIVE small sacrifice In the past, for students to students may TO SCHOOL, WE’RE make in order have been able RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO to keep South to get by with clean, but finishing the HAVE DRINKS.” many students last few sips of like Pettey feel their drink in the hall, but this year as though it is a waste of their money. administration is really cracking down on the drink rule. For those who do not “If we’re responsible enough to drive to school, we’re responsible enough to know, South’s drink policy states that have drinks,” said Pettey. any and all drinks must have a screwThe rule may take away the on lid, no exceptions. convenience factor that students look And yes, that means no Caribou for when grabbing their morning pickcoffee cups. me-up, but there are still ways to enjoy “The rule is the same as it has your morning drink within the rules. always been,” said John Carr, Athletic “You can have drinks in the Director . “It’s just that we have new cafeteria,” said Morgan Greenfield, carpet, so we really can’t have freshman. “So it’s not really a big deal any spills.” to me.” Walter Shoup, security, further And if you must take you drink explained that each time a drink is in the halls, pour your iced latte into spilled, it is a major expense and hassle to clean up, something that students do a reusable coffee cup, and so long as it has a screw-on lid, you’re good to go. not often consider when complaining about having to toss their drink.

FIRE

“I feel like they’re safe and thorough but some of them don’t make sense. Especially the fire drill where you have to go through specific entrances and exits. If there’s a door right next to you, you have to walk around it and around the building.”-Jamie Zheng, junior

LOCKDOWN

“Throw It Away”

“So in case there’s a fire, we’re not trapped in the building and we all die in a giant fire.” -Matthew Coddington, freshman

TORNADO

by KENDRA ALLEN (Paper container; no permanent lid)

dri ll frill s

(Plastic container with screw- on lid)

NO WAY

“I believe that it is well worth the six minutes that it takes us once a month.” -Kerrie Herren, Assistant Principal

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OKAY

“The main thing is that it is not only practice for the students but practice for the administrators to find out: do we need to change where the students might go, change how we do this, change that process, that way it is the best and most efficient to keep kids safe.” -Brett Lackey, Administration

EARTHQUAKE

**Drills per year

THERE WILL BE AN ALL-STATE MISSOURI EARTHQUAKE DRILL NEXT THURSDAY, OCT. 17

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a new

cast

Some South students this year are hooking some bass while out of class. Now with the beginning of fall, South fisherman are about to close out their season. The new Elite Anglers club at South has been active now for about six months. They made history by becoming the first official B.A.S.S. Nation High School club. B.A.S.S. Nation is a new high school program for bass fishing. The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has recently approved high school bass fishing now as an activity. MSHSAA is giving Missouri high schools two years to try to gain interest in the schools so that they will have enough people involved for it to become a sport. This means that in two years, the activity can become an official sport if enough schools and people are interested. “We have had more and more people starting to attend our meetings to see what the club is really about,” said teacher and one of the starters of the club Clay Lenhert.

South’s Elite Anglers fishing club looks to grow student’s interests in fishing by LUKE BECKER

Right now there are about 26 teams in the state, including South, that already participate in bass fishing. In order for it to become an official sport there has to be up to 50 teams, and according Lenhert, that list is growing.

“WE ARE HOPING... MISSOURI WILL OFFICIALLY MAKE IT A SPORT.” South has two students of their own that have already been participating in various fishing tournaments around the state. In the B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments high school teams have two people per team. Even though a high school can have as many teams of two as they want. Freshmen Kaleb Lenhert and Bryce Soske have already won three B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments this year. “Fishing for me is very relaxing, nothing seems to bother you,” said Soske. Not only do Soske and Kaleb participate in B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments, but they

also enter in MOTBF tournaments. In these tournaments the two are not on the same team representing South, instead they represent themselves as individuals. “I like fishing because I like being on outside and it’s hard,” said Kaleb. Soske and Kaleb have only a couple more tournaments before the season officially ends. One of these tournaments includes the B.A.S.S. State Championship which is taking place at the Lake of the Ozarks on October 27. Although the popularity is growing for bass fishing, South is still trying to find more people interested in fishing. The more people interested the more likely the activity will become and official sport as soon as 2014. “We are hoping that there will be enough schools interested so that Missouri will officially make it a sport,” said Lenhert.

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For Whom the Bell Tolls After years of fundraising, the bell tower is finally raised

by LAUREN LUTON and KEILYN STEVICK

Pulling up to South, visitors see panther statues, flags and walls of windows. Now, a new component completes the view. South has completed its newest addition in efforts to build school spirit. STUCO’s goal was finally accomplished on Friday, Sept. 27 when the bell tower was lifted into place. “I am so excited the idea is finally becoming a reality,”said Kayla Stokes, freshman. The bell tower teaches the student body to strive and be more appreciative of athletes and academics, according to Stokes. The bell gives the student body an incentive to work twice as hard. “It represents that when you achieve something great you get recognized for it,” said Dalton Lightner, senior. The Victory Bell was raised Sept. 27, about a month after plans had called for it to be completed. The construction was delayed this summer due to the construction workers being extra careful, according to Lightner. He said they triple checked all of the blue prints making sure nothing was miscalculated. The high winds would have caused are bell to crack and end up looking like the Liberty Bell. Students ring the bell at Academic Awards photo by LAUREN PUSATERI The second delay was caused by the

saw that cuts the metal. It only turns on once a month. The bell tower idea was originated from former South student council members Haley Shelton and Ethan Robb. Dr. Dale Longnecker, principal, fell in love with the idea and asked STUCO members if they were up to the challenge. The bell was made at the Buckeye Bell Foundry in Ohio in 1862. Currently, South holds the record for having the oldest and largest bell on a public high school campus. It allows for students to celebrate their successes in new ways, like those who got to ring the bell Oct. 1 for Academic Awards. “People want to strive to be the best, and they want to be recognized for what they do,” said Scott Cline, senior. The Victory Bell and the Plaza will be completed later this school year, with the addition of four paths to the bell, one for each class, as well as other landscaping and details. “The four walking paths are going to overlook the downtown Kansas City skyline and represent the transition from high school to adulthood,” Lightner said. With the addition of the Bell Tower, South’s view has gotten even better.

STUCO REPORTED 773 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE HOMECOMING DANCE ON 9/28

photo courtesy of SHAY JACKSON

BACK

New live-action game being played by South students is taking the student body by storm by CHASE WHORTON

SQUIRT ! SQUIRT !

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where students go to assassinate their victims; there is no assassinating at school, work, church and sporting events. This noise will be heard from around the area for Also, participants must get either video proof or have a the next few months with the new game Assassin being group of witnesses to confirm the assassination. introduced to South. The assassination does not necessarily have to be done A new tradition is beginning at South, coming from an with a water gun; students can soak their victims in water idea that Max Laney, senior, overheard and learned from in anyway they can think of, whether it be a bucket, hose, some of the members on his club baseball team. etc. The final goal is to be the last person standing and “I’m starting a game here at South called Assassin,” receive all the money collected. Laney explains. “It’s basically just a live-action Since students are restricted to game where you are secretly trying to get “DON’T TAKE assassinate in the four most common places someone wet with a water gun or bucket a victim can be, participants are going IT TOO SERIOUSLY, that to get them out so you can move on to to have to find some creative ways and eventually be the last man standing. It could BECAUSE IN THE places to attack their opponent. last a few weeks, and it could last even a “I’m going to stalk whoever I get. If I few months.” END, IT’S JUST A don’t know them I’ll just have to use my Assassin is a game that is completely yearbook and nonchalantly ask around,” GAME.” student-led with no ties to the school. Only Shay Jackson, junior, said. “I’ll get my person juniors and seniors, both boys and girls, are when they least expect it.” be allowed to play. The roster topped out at Some participants are even using their heritage as a way 150 participants paying $2 each to enter. to combat their victims. “It started out as just seniors, but I’m letting juniors “I have some sweet ninja skills I’m going to use. There’s in too, so the amount of people can expand. The no way I’m going to lose this,” the confident Leo Cagakit, underclassmen will just have to kind of wait their turn,” senior, said. “My dad even thought I was really weird the Laney said. first day because before I left the house I scoped out the At the beginning of the game, which began on Friday, entire place. I’m taking it seriously.” Sept. 20, participants were given one name of a person who This game is intended to become a school tradition that they were to assassinate, using only water. Once he or she is done year after year, getting better each time, with just assassinated this person, the victim was completely out for one piece of advice from Laney. the rest of the game and Laney gave the assassin another “Don’t take it too seriously” he said, “because in the end, name to go after. it’s just a game.” However, there are some restrictions as to how and

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watch your

#SOUTHASSASSIN

“ “ “ “I’m relieved to be out because I never got anyone and now I don’t have to.”

ANNA COURTNEY, JUNIOR

“I’m kind of glad I’m out. I could not leave my house without being paranoid I would be hit by water.” MEREDITH MASTERS, JUNIOR

“I’m paranoid to still be in because I haven’t gotten out yet and always have to watch my back.” ALEX LEONHART, SENIOR

AROUND 150 SENIORS AND JUNIORS PAID $2 EACH TO PLAY ASSASSIN

“Pac Sun because they have all the new trends. My style is more comfy but I still like to dress things up.”

James Byrd (junior)

Madi Sanders (sophomore)

Ryan Powers (freshman) “During the fall I like to wear khakis and graphic tees--Vans because they are really comfy with Nike or Polo socks. I like to shop at PacSun because they have a little bit of everything.”

by MADDIE PALMER

“Urban Outfitters because they have a lot of different styles there. Shoes are always my favorite part of any outfit.”

Ryann Smith (senior)

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seasonal STYLE

With seasons changing, people get excited to switch up their wardrobe

“Aar’d State is my favorite place to shop. Even though it is expensive I still get my inspiration from there. Fall Fashion is comfortable and you get to start bringing out all your big sweaters.”

it’s all a matter oftime

Balancing school, sports and work can be difficult, but it can be much more manageable with the use of a few helpful tips Use the calendar and reminders on your smartphone Make a list and cross off items as you finish Don’t overcommit yourself--know your limits Avoid procrastination by doing a little each day Get sleep! It helps you focus and be more productive

by BREANNA WEBSTER

“I write in my planner and have a calendar at home. It helps me keep track of my assignments and keeps my stress levels low.” - Sheridan Mottett, senior “If I don’t manage my time I’ll lose track of things.” - Parker Mayo, senior “I get home and do assignments before hanging out.” - Maryn Burns, sophomore

“Time management lets you have a life.” - Deana Bindel, English

NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION SAYS TEENS NEED 9.25 HRS./NIGHT TO BE AT THEIR BEST

A new take on vandalism has been found in the restrooms: positivity by SAM BROOKS

“You’re beautiful.”

These words would usually be viewed as something sweet or taken as a compliment, but when it is written on a bathroom stall and is directed towards everyone who sees it, South students have different opinions on whether or not it is quite as meaningful.. Bathroom vandalism has taken an entirely new approach, and in addition to the classic hearts with initials etched inside of them and the usual vulgar terms, there have been uplifting phrases written to possibly make someone’s day a little better. Kenzie Buford, junior, said that when she reads something like this while she is in the bathroom, it can actually impact her day. As far as enjoying positive vandalism, Jamese Allen, sophomore, is also someone who appreciates the nice things she reads on the stalls. “I think it’s really sweet,” Allen said. “Sometimes I just go into the bathroom just to read that you’re beautiful and everyone loves you, even though I already know I’m beautiful.” Going into the bathroom and seeing these things can have varying effects, and while some think it is cute, some think it is pointless. Megan Cornish, sophomore, thinks positive vandalism is more on the pointless side, and does not care at all when she sees it. “The funny thing is you can’t even see it because of the glare on the stalls 95 percent of the time,” Cornish said. Although positive vandalism is not usually found in the boys’ bathroom, because of some posts on Instagram, some guys have actually

heard of these positive notes on bathroom stalls. Cameron Asztalos, senior, thinks it might be something nice to read, and it should not be associated with the negativity that usually comes along with vandalism. “I think if it’s a compliment it’s a good thing, and the school should be for good things,” Asztalos said. As to why someone would take the time out of their day to write a positive message on a bathroom stall, there is not a clear answer. “Either they’re depressed, or they just don’t want to go back to class,” Allen said. The reasons might be less about how they feel about themselves, however, and more about following a social media trend. Cornish thinks that some people might see people posting pictures of positive messages, and this makes them decide to write them themselves. “They think they are hipster and making a difference,” Cornish said. “When really it’s just graffiti.” Brittney Johnson, freshman, said she thinks they might write these things because they do not believe it about themselves, and they are hoping to help someone else. “They might want to write something like that to influence someone’s day and make them feel better,” Johnson said. Going into the bathroom is more than just doing your business and getting out. There are inspirational messages scattered across the stalls, and these have sparked different views and opinions to many South students. If there is ever a need to hear that you are beautiful, or that you are worth it, your place just might be the bathroom.

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smil e s stal l s from the

“IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE PEOPLE CARE.”

photos by SAM BROOKS

THE SOUTHSIDE SCOOP WAS NAMED A 2013 NSPA PACEMAKER FINALIST

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by ERIN STUMP

Evan Morrow, Nick Eischens, Patrick Stifter, Eli Gaitley

Basses Snares resh Alex Scott, Abby Stoker, Jonathan Rancudo, Melissa Dods, Andrew Scott

Brianne Ogilvie

Matthew Whooley, Andrew Johnson, Dan Miller, Maleigha Michael, Wills Van Dorn (not pictured)

aces

This year, the FACS department welcomes two new faces, one of them being Overland Park native Brianne Ogilvie. Ogilvie attended Blue Valley High School and was heavily involved in various things throughout her high school. “I played volleyball and basketball and also participated in STUCO, National Honor Society and won the Presidential Community Service Award all four years,” said Ogilvie. Ogilvie continued her education onto Kansas State University as an Elementary Education major, but later switched to Secondary Education. She was an Alpha Chi Omega at Kansas State and served as the intramural chair and was house manager within her sorority. “[The person that inspired me to be a teacher was] my physics teacher Mr. Halloway. He just made learning fun and interesting, so before I got to college I already knew what I wanted to do,” she said. Prior to teaching at South, Ogilvie taught for three years at Bishop Miege High School. “The discipline here at South is very similar to how it was at Miege and I like that. The biggest change for me is that I get to see the students in everyday clothes instead of a uniform.” Ogilvie learned to sew and cook at a very young age and made her first quilt in elementary school.

Who’s Your Drumline?

tenors

by ASHTON ANDERSON

“I have always been a FACS teacher because I have always liked cooking and sewing,” said Ogilvie. “For me, foods is more fun to teach; you get to see the instant gratification from the students in foods.” She loves volleyball, and said she hopes to become involved in South’s volleyball program when an opening becomes available. She has kept score at every home volleyball match and also coaches club volleyball for Team KC volleyball. Ogilvie’s hobbies include traveling and of course cooking and sewing. “I do some cooking and sewing on my own time now, but not as much as I would like to. I really enjoy experimenting with new ideas and recipes,” she said. Ogilvie said she is very satisfied withher new job and is loving being a Panther. “[I switched from Miege] because I knew I needed some change and that is just what I got,” she said. “I love my job because of the kids. I really enjoy helping kids be better in life.”

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her first state championship. This was an important win due to the fact that it was their first state championship and also because her oldest child, Abby, was born seven days after this win. “Volleyball has gotten a lot bigger at the high school level. Girls are getting better earlier, making the competition fiercer. Out of 119 different schools [in the state] there is only one team that can win,” said Fay. She knows with the tough competition the girls face every day that they will have to work harder than most to reach their goals. Fay hopes to continue to lead her team to many more victories and add on to her winning record. photo by LAUREN POWERS

COACH MARK SIMCOX - FOOTBALL

COACH SIMCOX is the Varsity football coach. This is his fourth year coaching at South and his 26th overall. Simcox played football in high school and from there decided he wanted to coach. He became an assistant coach then was promoted to head coach during his tenure at William Chrisman. Total, he has won one state championship while a defensive coordinator at Park Hill, against Webster Grove in 2003. That win was also his most remembered. The whole football team

has much respect for Coach Simcox because of his love for the team. “He treats us like his own children. He truly loves us and we respect him for that.” said varsity player Justin Weymuth, juinor. Simcox likes the challenge and constant change in coaching football players. Every day is different, every year is different. “I like seeing the kids grow throughout the years,” Simcox said. One thing all of the football players can agree is that Coach Simcox knows what he is doing. He has been coaching for long enough that he knows what is best for his team. Coach Simcox is known for yelling things such as “Jiminy Christmas!” and “Are you freaking kidding me?!” at the players during the game because he’s so frustrated. As their season continues Simcox pushes the boys harder and harder, striving to reach their goal of success. Simcox is ready for more wins in this upcoming season.

COACH JOE TOIGO - SOCCER

COACH TOIGO is the Varsity boys and girls soccer coach, and has formed a new love for not only the sport but also the many players he has coached. He has played soccer his whole life but quit competitively in college, when he began coaching U6-U12 while attending Rockhurst University in 1987. After that he coached the women’s club team, which became the women’s NAIA team in 1985. In 1995 Toigo came to Kansas City and coached at Park Hill for three years. Toigo has been with South since day one, making him the first soccer coach at the school and this his 16th year. He has enjoyed coaching so many years because he said it changes every year. There is a new group of players every year with a new goal in mind. “It’s fun to work with a different group of people with a shared goal every year,” said Toigo. Throughout his coaching career he has coached girls and boys soccer as well as baseball. Recently he has stuck with coaching only soccer.

In total Toigo has won 567 games throughout his coaching career. His one state title was won when while he was an assistant coach in St. Louis but his most memorable win was the year that South beat Kearney. This win allowed them to advance to the final four and was so special because this was the first appearance by South. Another big win was played in 2006 against Rockhurst when they won the Top Dog Tournament. The final score was 4-1, and their opponent was the future state champions. “That was a big win for us. To have beat the team that ended up as state champions was a huge deal,” Toigo said.

SENIORS SCOTT CLINE AND OLIVIA ORTIZ WERE CROWNED HOMECOMING KING/QUEEN

photo by ERIN McDANIEL

by DARIA GHASEMI

Big Cat Coaches

COACH FAY is South’s Varsity volleyball coach. With 771 victories in her coaching career, Fay possesses the lead for the most wins out of any other coach at South. Fay’s love for volleyball started when she was a sophomore in high school and decided to play on her school volleyball team. After she graduated, she played college volleyball at Northwest Missouri State. When her tenure at Northwest was up, it was a clear cut on what she would be doing for the rest of her life. She has been a coach for 31 years total, 16 at South and 15 at Park Hill. In those 31 years, Coach Fay has had the opportunity to go to state 13 times and has won three titles, most recently at Park Hill in 1998 before she made the switch to the South side. “The players mean a lot to me, and they are the reason I love to coach,” Coach Fay said. Coach Fay is known to remain calm during the games as well as keep her team calm while they are playing. “You guys are prepared for this win. Keep having fun!” Fay reminds her players during the games, which all hold the biggest impact on her continuance to coach. Fay’s most memorable game was in 1988 when she won

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COACH DEBBIE FAY - VOLLEYBALL

South students have various ways of coping with their anxiety ervous sweating, quick beating heart, red face, fast NThese breathing, nail biting and excessive worrying. are all side effects of anxiety, an issue that affects

more South students than one would think. This disorder affects an alarming amount of teenagers. In fact, about eight percent of teens ages 13 to 18 suffer from an anxiety disorder. And only about 18 percent of those students seek medical help, according to The National Institute of Mental Health. Anxiety can be provoked for many different reasons. Difficult tests, public speaking or even certain social situations can causes one to become anxious. For some students at South, it can be a very difficult issue to overcome. Aubree Wilkerson, sophomore, gets anxious mostly prior to exams. “I get really nervous before big tests,” said Wilkerson. “I blank out and sometimes forget important material.” Though nerves can sometimes be overwhelming, Wilkerson’s advice to those with test anxiety is to go ask your teacher for help beforehand, and always remind yourself, “you’re going to do great!” However, for some, school related situations are not the only times that cause them to become anxious. Karson Lenger, senior, believes that judgement from her peers is one of the causes of her anxiety. “People can be really mean sometimes,” said Lenger. “I feel like no matter what you do in this school, you’re being judged. That causes me to become so stressed and anxious.”

Lenger believes her anxiety is not something that is just going to go away with time. She has been living with it since elementary school, and has been prescribed medication from her doctor to help with the symptoms. “I think I’m going to have to live with my anxiety,” said Lenger. “But my medicine helps me a lot. It helps me to focus on the important things, and not worry about the little things.” Medication isn’t the only way to treat the disorder. Therapy can be very beneficial to anyone suffering from anxiety. Like Lenger, senior Patrick Stifter has had anxiety since elementary school. In fifth grade, he went to talk to a therapist. “They talked to me and made me feel more confident,” said Stifter. Stifter’s anxiety mainly comes from being put on the spot, not knowing something and of course, tests. Though anxiety can cause problems for most students, Stifter chooses to be optimistic. Studying helps to reduce his nerves and make him more comfortable. “My anxiety has helped me in some ways,” said Stifter. “In order to overcome it, I’ve had to try harder in school which has made me to do better. Studying helps me become more confident.” Though some may think their anxiety is taking over their life and is impossible to overcome, there are definitely ways to help and you are not alone. “The best way to get rid of anxiety,” said Stifter, “is to get rid of whatever is worrying you.” by KATIE BLECHINGER

Pressure can be even greater for student athletes fter a game, most players will talk about the game or A the match itself, but what they do not talk about is what they had to do in order to prepare. The students are

loud, rowdy and excited in the stands; however, looking into the locker room you will see something completely different. Most of the athletes you will see will be listening to music focusing on their big event, but some are shaking with anticipation. Senior Robert Lane plays three sports at South and has different ways of preparing for each one he is in. “In football and basketball I usually will try and listen to music that will pump me up for the games,” said Lane. “The music helps me get my mind right before the game and helps me focus on what I am trying to achieve.” Some could argue that seniors have less stress before their game or event because they have been there before, but what they do not realize is that there are bigger things to lose than just the game. “I know that college scouts are out there watching me and that means that I’ll have to play well,” Lane said. It is things like the college scouts and coaches that will put more pressure and expectations on a player. Even though sports are considered extra curricular activities, they can affect school work more than one would think. Because sports practices have become more demanding than ever, students will get home later and have less time to do their homework. Other students that do not play a school sponsored sport, like sophomore Crewz Barry, still deal with the anxiety that comes before games. Barry plays hockey outside of school

for a club team. “Even though we don’t play games at the school, it’s still a high school sport and we’re competing against each other every day, just like everyone else,” said Barry. Students like Barry often do not get the recognition they deserve because their sports are not school sponsored. He and other students in non-school sponsored see them just as important as any other sport, especially when they play Varsity. For those who are getting their first Varsity playing time, the pressure they face is bigger than they ever could have imagined. Not only is the competition much harder, but more people will be there watching. For some, that is uncomfortable news. Junior, Connor Jones is experiencing his first year of Varsity football, and deals with the anxiety that comes with it. “I realized that there would be a lot of pressure on me, since there were very few juniors playing varsity and I knew that I couldn’t mess up,” Jones explained. Because the younger players are less experienced, it is the senior’s job to comfort them. Seniors and captains of the teams at South take responsibility of their teammates and comfort them in times of stress. Fortunately, there are students leaders to help those with the anxiety that builds up. “[Seniors] came up to me in the locker room and told me that I would make mistakes,” said Jones. “But it’s how you recover from your mistakes that will make you a great player.”

by RYAN PROFFITT

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“I feel like no matter what you do in this school, you’re being judged. That causes me to become so stressed 13 and anxious.”

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Trick or Treat! Halloween is approaching quickly, so start getting into the spirit of the season with some help from The Haunt, sponsored by Worlds of Fun, and the Full Moon Festival. It may not be for everyone, but there is a hand full of South students who enjoy getting their adrenaline rushing by a good scare. Here are the reviews for some of the most praised Halloween attractions that Kansas City has to offer.

halloween haunt By day, Worlds of Fun is a familyfriendly fair, home of the 205 foot high Mamba roller coaster, but when darkness falls it is transformed into a horrorfilled nightmare. From labyrinths with petrifying ghouls around every twisting turn to thrill rides that will plague your dreams, the Halloween Haunt is everything you fear and cannot wait to experience. Many frightening performers, who went through at least an hour of wardrobe and makeup, enhanced 10 well put together haunted houses and mazes. The Haunt was like stepping into a PG-13 horror film, as not recommended for children under 13. Starting at just $49.99, plus $10.00 for parking, this cost includes all the rides as well as the spooky attractions. Was it worth $59.99? I would say yes, although be ready to wait in a line that could take up to an hour for the haunted houses. The two most popular attractions are also the two with the longest lines. The Lore of the Vampire and Asylum Island seem to gather the most attention from the amusement park attendance. Both lines were an hour and a half wait, but Asylum Island was 25 minutes of intense jump-scares and the vampires will chase you until sunrise!

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aunted ouses

by Susan Monroe

the beast

Founded in 1991, The Beast is America’s largest haunted house. The Beast introduced the “open format” layout. This design gives you the opportunity to freely move about the many horrifying rooms, without being confined to a line. Not having a wall to cower against ensures that you will never know when a spook or active scene will rock into action. While navigating through the disorientating chambers, you are not only looking at the scene, you are part of it! The entire ordeal takes about 40 minutes to an hour to travel through, that is, if you do not get lost in the fog of the acre Werewolf Forest. This part of the attraction requires you and your group to find your way out in complete darkness while werewolves stalk your every movement. Thankfully, The Beast has a human side. Every 30 minutes the werewolves scour the forest floors to help chaperone any frantic prey to to the exit, only so they can be tortured by the next horde of ghouls. With the option to purchase your tickets online for a lower price of $35 and with a line-skip pass, the wait was no problem. Even if you are stuck in the line out front, you will surely be entertained. Making the rounds are actors dressed in disturbing costumes creeping up from behind you. To take the edge off the customers, every hour dancers perform the Michael Jackson Thriller dance, flawlessly.

the edge of hell

Kansas City introduces its oldest and best haunted house, The Edge of Hell. When opened in 1975, The Edge of Hell had become a national model for celebrating the entertainment in confronting your fears. Incorporating any and every nightmarish creature you could imagine, this five story warehouse has under gone a spine-chilling metamorphosis into the border between Heaven and Hell. The Edge of Hell is continuously reinventing its many floors. Adding new sets every year gives the 45 live actors the chance to switch up their scare-tactics. The state-of-the-art technology helps these monstrosities come to life, but, everyone who has entered The Edge of Hell (including the performers) agree that there is an inherent risk for injury. Slipping, tripping, and stumbling into moving objects or people, as well as all other serious injuries could be a possibility here. Price is nothing to fret over, like The Beast, you may buy your tickets online with the option of a line-skip pass for $35 dollars. Although the price is equivalent, The Edge is a 30 minute walk through a quarter mile. Do not allow the shortage to deceive you though, I can guarantee you will be too terrified to even breathe.

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THREe singers qualified for all-DISTRICT CHOIR: MIranda Brand, DIana Hunter

by KATIE BLECHINGER

High school can be very stressful at times. For me, at least, it seems like one night I will have nothing to do and no homework, and the next night I’ll have work, errands to run, cookies to bake for a food day and hours of homework waiting for me. And when you are a worrier like me, things will seem even more overwhelming. But don’t let the pressure get to you; there are plenty of ways to keep yourself sane, even when it seems like you have a million and one things to do. My first tip to those attempting to juggle their time is to make a planner. I know it sounds nerdy, but it helps you to keep track of what you have going on each day of the week and you can make sure you’re not spreading yourself too thin.. This is a really useful tip for keeping track of your classes as well. Having a planner makes it pretty difficult to forget about assignments, as long as you write them down after every class. Also, try to make sure you have at least one day a week of rest and relaxation, mainly to make sure you don’t go crazy. I try to make this day Sunday; this way, I can enjoy my last day of the weekend without worry. Second, it may be difficult, but put your phone down when you’re doing homework. Think of how many times you respond to a text or check Twitter while doing your homework. Each time, you’re breaking your focus and wasting extra time. Put it in another room if you have to! The texts can wait; make your homework you first priority, and check your messages later. You’ll be surprised at how much faster you get your homework done and how much extra time you have. Lastly, don’t be too hard on yourself. It can seem like when you have so much going on, it’s impossible to get everything done. And sometimes, not everything does get done. Don’t sweat it! Reward yourself when you feel you have done a good job, in whatever way you choose. Go out with your friends or relax at home! You may not believe it, but you deserve it. When you have a lot on your plate, it’s very easy to become overwhelmed. Time management is a very important skill to have now, and for the rest of your life. I know for me, I can be kind of a procrastinator, but once I learned this skill, I could get my work done without being super stressed all the time. As long as you learn to properly organize and manage your time, I promise you will be just fine!

by CHASE WHORTON

Some call high school fun, some call it stressful, and some just do not even care, they are just ready to get it over with. I call high school all three of those things. Even if you are not ready, you are going to have to learn a life skill, and that is managing your time. This is something that is especially important during your high school years, believe me. Ever since my sophomore year I have had a full-time job at the National Golf Club and at times, it has been absolutely awful balancing school, work, and sophomore and junior year cross country, and still finding time to be with friends and family and have fun. Having fun in high school is key, as no one wants to spend their entire time sitting around doing nothing. This is where I think I did a great job; throughout all the stressful and hard times that have been associated with in my four years here, I have made enough memories and laughed enough to last a lifetime. My one piece of advice is to be sure to set time aside to go get wild and let loose and step out of that shy zone in order to make the most of it. The stress involved with school is not a good thing, as well. I have been through the cycle of having a sport, AP classes, dual credit classes and a job as well. Some keep a planner of some sort to keep track of all their activities, but I have never been that kind of person. I just know what I have to get done, and I get it done no matter how long it takes me. This is an unorthodox method but this is what works for me, and I am sure many others. Even if you go with little to no sleep you will have the satisfaction of being done with everything. The last thing I have to say, is to at times to not care and like I said before, get wild and let loose. Once you feel you have managed your time to a perfection and have everything taken care of, you can do this. It is the greatest feeling in the world, and for those of you that know me, you know that, probably more than I should, let loose and not caring about anything in this world. But then again, this is all after I managed my time to a perfection and got out of everything in my busy life these past two years successfully and unscathed. High school can drive you nuts and you have got to be able to take what is thrown at you, and do not “drop the ball’. Remember the important things such as staying with your friends and family and keeping up with what needs to be done, and in the end, remember to have fun.

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fresh perspective the time is ticking

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Movie Madness:

taking no prisoners

by CALEB FENNER

movies

Thanks to excellent acting, “Prisoners” is one of the most exciting thrillers of the year

to look forward to this season

It’s a tragedy few of us can really understand. be like to lose the one that means the most to What if your children are abducted in plain sight? you. Ditto for Howard. Dano possess a child-like This is the focal point of the thriller “Prisoners”. wonder while portraying a quiet despair. It is one We’re introduced to Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman), of my favorite roles he’s had. As for Gyllenhaal, his wife Grace (Maria Bello), and their neighbors this is one of his darkest and most electrifying Franklin and Nancy Birch (Terrance Howard and performances to date. He is quickly becoming one Viola Davis). The of my favorite “ T he story takes us two families gather young actors. for Thanksgiving The cinematography to dark, unexpected dinner with their is excellent. Roger places and in the children. The two Deacons does a great youngest children, process reveals a web job of showing a town Anna and Joy, go buried under of lies and deception . ” constantly outside to play. a dreary downpour of Hours later, they’re gone and the only clue is a heavy snowfall. It adds to the depressing vibe of mysterious RV. the film and I really dug that. Other players get introduced later in the game The screenwriting is fantastic as well. It’s a like a rule breaking detective (Jake Gyllenhaal), a no holds barred kind of script. Characters speak suspect with mental problems (Paul Dano) and a rudely and disrespectfully constantly. Kind of the grieving aunt (Melissa Leo). The story takes us to thing you’d expect for a grieving town, huh? dark, unexpected places and in the process reveals Although there were a few weaknesses a web of lies and deception. (Jackman can be a little over the top, it runs The acting is top rate. When you cast Jackman, 25 minutes too long), There is great acting, Gyllenhaal, Howard and Dano, that tends to cinematography and screenwriting. “Prisoners” happen. You feel for Jackman, and through his proves to be one of the most exciting thrillers of over the top anger, you understand what it could the year.

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SOUTH HAS FIVE students named as NATIONAL MERIT SEMi-FINALISTS:

opinions “I like it a lot actually. The colors are nice and I think its more user-friendly,” said Jackson Cunningham, junior. “I don’t really love it, but I don’t hate it. It looks too fake to me, and the colors are a little much,” said Kelsey Warren, freshman.

Three days, three stages, 40 acres and 60 artists with Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa as the main event All you can see is glow sticks, lasers, people dancing and smoke. You hear the bass drop from down the road and you cannot help but dance. The music they play is not something that people listen to because it is “their jam”, either. It is music that people from New York all the way to California could listen to. It gave off a good vibe and it made you want to be friends with everyone within 10 feet of you. It was good music, and it was a shame that it only lasted for one weekend. Dancefestopia is probably one of the best concert events you could experience. There was body painting, dunking booths, the worlds largest airbag, vendors from all around, and there were two separate campgrounds. The whole atmosphere at Berkley Riverfront Park on the weekend of September 13 was electric. Even though I was not able to get the whole VIP experience, Noah Garrett, 10, met some photographers from Electronic Midwest before the show and was granted unlimited access to backstage. He got to hangout in Wiz Khalifa’s RV, got to go on stage during some performances, went crowd surfing, and got some advice from some of the DJ that were performing and could possibly get signed to one of their record labels. There was

also discussion of a possible performance during next years dancefestopia. People from all over The United States came to Kansas City for Dancefestopia 2013, and are already talking about DFT2014. Even though this year was only the second annual Dancefestopia, there were 332,218 people talking about it worldwide and it broke the record for most people invited to an event on Facebook. Ticket prices went anywhere between $114 to $2,500. In 2012, Wiz Khalifa, Flo Rida, 3OH!3 and DEV were the main performances, and in 2013 Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller and Porter Robinson were the headliners, but altogether there has been roughly 110-plus unforgettable performances. If you missed the previous two years and you want to join in on all the fun, DFT2014 information will be announced this fall/winter. You can watch recap videos on the Dancefestopia website, or pull them up on YouTube. If you like their page on Facebook you will have access to upcoming information and will be among some of the first to hear about phenomenal giveaways. You may have missed out on the best weekend of 2013, but what is stopping you from missing the best weekend of 2014?

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Dancefestopia ‘13

by SHELBY THOMPSON

NEW FEATURES

of the iPhone 5S comes with iOS 7

improved camera quality comes in gold, space gray and silver iPhone 5S comes equipPED with Touch ID to unlock your iPhone with your fingerprint SARAH HARDIN, STEPHEN KOMAR, EMERSON LEE, ADAM MARRS AND JOE PHILPOT

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FOO

BALL

progress in place The Chiefs are poised for a by CALEB FENNER bounce back season

It’s 2013 and there is something swirling around the Chiefs that has been missing for years: optimism. Gone are the days of Scott Pioli, Todd Haley, Matt Cassel and Romeo Crennel. The days of Andy Reid, John Dorsey and Alex Smith are upon us. And for Chiefs fans, that’s the best news they’ve had in a while. “Alex Smith can run and pass the ball. He’s accurate and I think he’ll be successful,” said Ben Shalz, junior. That’s something new that the Chiefs never had in Cassel. He was a turnover machine, a quarterback who came up short, even though he had the talent around him to compete for a Wild Card spot in 2012. Smith does not have that problem. “I think he’ll succeed. He’s not Matt Cassel,” said Easton Fortuna, junior. And that is very important. Another important key to the success of the Chiefs is stud wide receiver, Dwayne Bowe. He’ll demand a lot of double coverage but Reid will find a way to get the ball to one of his top playmakers. Double coverage for Bowe also means it will take the pressure off of other receivers, namely Donnie Avery and Dexter McCluster. “The receiving corps is weak and we could use another receiver,” Fortuna said. One of the Chiefs strengths coming into the season was Tight End. With the sure-handed Anthony Fasano, the playmaking Tony Moeaki and physical monster Travis Kelce, it was an intimidating group. Now Moeaki has been cut and Kelce is injured. Fasano can carry the group for a while but Kelce needs to get back quickly for this position group to be solid. The offensive line is one of the youngest in the NFL. Tackles Brandon Albert and Eric Fisher need to play well for the Chiefs to have a formidable rushing attack.

And who am I forgetting? Oh, that’s right. Jamaal Charles. He is no doubt the nucleus of the team. Andy Reid needs to get the ball in his hands early and often. Let’s take it to the defense. “We have the best secondary in the league,” said Shalz. That may be true. Brandon Flowers is one of the league’s top corners. Sean Smith is a true number two corner, and at 6’3’’ matches up well with some of the NFL’s bigger receivers. Add in Dunta Robinson, and you have a very strong group of cornerbacks. Although the Chiefs could use an upgrade at free safety, Kendrick Lewis is not a terrible option. Eric Berry is one of the best young safeties in the game. He will have a big year. “Justin Houston is a big threat,” said Colin Farrow, sophomore. Right he is. The line backing corps is top notch. Led by the heart and soul of the defense is Derrick Johnson. He is a true sideline to sideline defender, a tackle machine. Linebacker Akeem Jordan has proved to be a solid free agent pickup. Justin Houston and Tamba Hali need no description. We all know they’re some of the best in the NFL. Houston currently leads the league in sacks with 8.5. Along the defensive line, the Chiefs have found a star. Dontari Poe has been sensation recording 4.5 sacks in these first few games. Poe has sworn off barbeque, and Kansas City is a tough place to do that but it has paid dividends. He is a freakish athlete, one of those big guys that can move. Also on the line are the solid Mike DeVito and Tyson Jackson. It’ll be tough to run on this group. Chiefs fans have optimism. The new additions to the team have been a success and the team has already won more games than all of last season. And that’s a big step forward.

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tailgate treats

by BREANNA WEBSTER

superbowl ingredients: 1. Salsa 2. Guacamole 3. Pretzel Sticks 4. Cheese Cubes 5. Sour Cream 6. Tortilla Chips

directions:

1. In a large bowl or tray, place aluminum foil to divide the container into three sections. 2. Pour salsa in the two outer sections and guacamole in the middle section. 3. Pour the sour cream, making five lines to mark the “yards” of the football field. 4. Using four pretzel sticks and two pieces of cheese, create the goal posts. 5. Place the dip in a larger container and fill with tortilla chips.

whoopiepies ingredients: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1 chocolate cake mix 3 eggs cup of water cup of vegetable oil Tube of white icing

directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2. In a mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, water and oil. Whip together for 2-3 minutes. 3. On a baking sheet, scoop out batter into round mounds. Use the back of a spoon to round out scoops of batter into football shapes. 4. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool. 5. Squeeze icing onto the bottom cookie, then top with another cookie. Fill in the football lines on top.

college football

College Football: where players make their name known, show off their skill and make their city and college stand out. It is all about being the number one in this league. Top of the conference. Best in the state. Here at South, students know college football as Mizzou or K-State. Of course there are other local teams like Kansas, Missouri State, Northwest, but none can match up to these two football schools and the skill levels they play at. “It’s different every game, the underdog can always win,” said Allison Sadler, freshmen. It is college football season, the last BCS college season in fact until it turns into a playoff postseason. The four best teams will play a semifinal in a race to the national championship while continuing to have other certain bowl games between certain conferences. This is the last season of the BCS. “It’s going to be a lot cooler,” said Chad Thetford, junior. “Teams can actually compete.” K-State, the best college team on the Kansas side. Mizzou, the best in Missouri. Only a border separating the two. Two teams trying to represent themselves. Coming off one their best seasons ever, and one trying to make a name in their new conference coming off one of their worst seasons in years. “I think Mizzou will do alright, they’ve been in the SEC a year and know how to play now,” said Thetford. As Mizzou fans Sadler and Thetford

believe that Missouri has the harder schedule, yet will still have a better season than K-State. While K-State fan, sophomore Nathan Ellenburger, thinks the wildcats still have a harder schedule and will have a better record in the end. Both teams are missing key players from last year and are looking for new key players to up rise. K-State loses their Heismannominated quarterback, Collin Klein. Mizzou will look for their quarterback, James Franklin, to finally perform well after being injured most of last season. Thetford believes the tigers could have a good year if Henry Josey plays well, and Sadler believes Franklin will be the key player for the team. Ty Zimmerman, K-State defensive back, is Nathan Ellenburger’s, sophomore, favorite player to lead the team. Neither K-State of Missouri received rankings in the AP Top 25 Poll at the beginning of the season. Both teams with something to prove. “K-State will do good because they have a good coaching staff,” said Ellenburger. The hardest games of the season for Mizzou are looking to be SEC teams such as Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas A&M, who is led by Johnny Manziel. There are many high ranked, star teams that the Missouri Tigers will have to cross paths with. “Missouri has a harder schedule in the SEC with bigger teams,” said Sadler.

For K-State, OSU, Baylor and Oklahoma seem to look like the key games in conference play. K-State looks to have a solid rest of the season after losing their first game of the season to North Dakota State. After winning the Big 12 Championship for the first time since 2003 last year, K-State is going to give it their all to defend that title. College football season is well underway, this is the time where the excitement happens. Teams giving it all to go the farthest, win titles, and stand out to all. K-State. Missouri. Two teams, two states, two different conferences. South students will have to wait and see as their favorite teams battle their way to the top. All that is left is to kick back and watch some college football.

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Avery Miller

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freshmen

it’s t-shirt time!

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by the numbers. . .

2 %

of high school athletes that will earn an athletic scholarship

college sports that offer true ‘full ride’ scholarships

$11,000 average amount of each sports scholarship

average hours spent on college sports weekly

38.4

taking the

Being a successful athlete at the high school level takes a lot of talent, but talent plays an extremely small role in how successful an individual is once they reach the collegiate level. Most college coach’s goals are to recruit the best athletes around the country in order to make their team successful. With this being said, most players on a team are going to be talented athletes. Therefore, each athlete must find other ways to help them stand out from the rest. A big thing an athlete can do is to by CARSON REID never take plays off in practice. South Courtney Claassen, who Athletes around South alumnus now plays soccer at The University of Nebraska, talked about how important take their sport to the this is. collegiate level “[In college] practice becomes a much more professional environment. It is now a place to prove yourself and earn playing time on the field. Everything you do in practice, you give 100 percent. There is no taking plays off,” said Claassen. At the collegiate level, everyone has talent so the players have to be dedicated to everything they do because if they are not, they will not be given the opportunity to play. Many high school athletes are talented enough to not have to put a ton of time in on their own. In college, many athletes find themselves having to go for that extra run or weight room session on their own time in order to be successful. Knowing how to properly take care of your body also plays a big role in being injury free and always playing to the best of your ability. “Making sure your body is hydrated and fueling properly is really big on game day. Everywhere we travel around the U.S., the fields are always different so we are forced to adjust to the different altitudes and temperatures,” said Claassen, “This becomes really important because you want to make sure you do not become dehydrated and lose playing time for something silly like dehydration.” There are a select few student-athletes around South who have already committed to playing in college. One of which is senior Josh Hall who has committed to playing soccer at Truman State University. “You have to be dedicated and able to excel as both a student and an athlete” says Hall. Junior Richard Fullerton has high hopes to play baseball at the college level. “In order to play in college it takes not only hard work, dedication and perseverance but a true love for the game,” said Fullerton. “At the collegiate level athletics become a job so if you don’t truly love the game you will not ever survive.”

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rank of Denver University, which Nebraska knocked off this season

source: CBSnews.com

SOUTH VOLLEYBALL WILL HOST A DIG FOR A CURE GAME OCT. 15 VS. PARK HILL

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Nebraska’s rank after their upset of Denver

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Reality strikes as Kansas City teams become more competitive

veteran Wes Welker, Denver returns a receiving It’s been a long time, but Arrowhead is almost.. core that has not disappointed this season. almost, back to what it once was. Die hard Chiefs Other than their rivalry matchup with them, fans simultaneously doing the Tomahawk Chop there is a lot in store for Red Nation and an actual while "ohhhhhhh" echoes the spiral walkways. Red sense of hope in Kansas City this year after our late Nation is here again. After almost three years of season break up with the Boys in Blue. disappointment and management changes, Andy They did it again; with an outstanding starting Reid looks to be our guy. rotation and core of young players finally evolving, Underrated players brought in over the the Royals have left us heartbroken once again. offseason complete the team as a unit and have Many have called for the end of the Ned Yost been key to their early success. Donnie Avery, era, but there is no way that this is all his fault. If who was acquired over the offseason from Indy, anything, it was supposed to happen. has created a spark opposite of Dwayne Bowe that One thing that several analysts and fans have wrecked havoc in a huge win over Philly. There called out as a weakness for the Royals is their are no more big play makers that we rely on every inexperience. With only a handful of veterans with week, each player is used as much as the next, and playoff experience, this is one disadvantage that it has proved to be most proficient that way. Our got the best of the team. A defense looks astounding, wild-card berth was within especially against Dallas “ALTHOUGH ELITENESS reach, but various miscues and one of, if not the best and minor injuries proved wide receiver in the NFL IS NOT ALWAYS again why depth is a large with Dez Bryant. It only got PRESENT, THE WHOLE factor in elite teams. better against the fast paced Beginning a seven game Eagles as the Stuntman and UNIT PROVES TO BE A road trip against bottomCo. created five turnovers LOT MORE EFFECTIVE” tier AL teams, all we had including a pick six to begin to do was win at least five the game. games to have a chance in the postseason. But after Although eliteness is not always present, the losing two of three against Seattle it is safe to say whole unit proves to be a lot more effective. Highly the Boys in Blue are done for; which in hindsight, is touted draft picks, players such as Dontari Poe and what was supposed to happen, right? Justin Houston, have finally found their groove The failure to continue on into October will having their rookie campaign under their belt. haunt KC for the next several months, but will Houston has been an animal on defense this year, already with 7.5 sacks after only three games already also give players such as Salvador Perez and Eric Hosmer to gain maturity in the disappointment halfway to his output from last season. Overlooked of having their season end on a bad note. Ervin and misunderstood, Houston is showing why his Santana looks to be a top candidate in the free production at Georgia was not a fluke, and that the agency pool this winter, but with his late season Chiefs struck gold in this late round sleeper. success and appreciation from KC, an agreement The rest of the season features mostly subpar from both sides looks to be a no-brainer. The right teams, not including the Broncos who look to be moves have been and will be made to create a an early season favorite for the Super Bowl. Peyton playoff contender, and sooner or later it will all Manning has been wonderful as normal, already become reality for Kansas City. breaking the record of most touchdown tosses after three games with 12. Along with the addition of

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defense 1st Ranking Chiefs

sacks

2nd

pass defense

1st

interception Returns

scoring defense

2nd

fumble recovery

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THE CHIEFS BEAT THE TITANS, MAKING THEM 5-0 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2003

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the Puck Dropping

As the weather gets colder, the NHL is ready to hit the ice again by CHRISTOPHER NELSON

an honor to wear the USA jersey,” said Ken Morrow, who earned a gold medal playing for Team USA at Lake Placid in 1980. s we usher in the month of October, many hockey fans That team won the biggest hockey game in our country’s around the world welcome the beginning of the NHL history. Coach Herb Brooks fielded some of the best college regular season. It is a day of relief that the wait is finally players in the country to face, game hardened Soviets who had over and a day of excitement at seeing their favorite teams hit the won 4 straight gold medals and beat the NHL All-Star team 6-1. ice again. “We accomplished something that was thought impossible, “I am looking forward to having a full season again and a monumental upset of the best hockey team in the world, and watching my Red Wings play because they are going to be tough it came at a time in our country’s history when we needed our to beat,” said senior and hockey player Joey Panella. moral and spirit to be uplifted, and the Soviets were our arch As the NHL is struggling to overtake other major sports like enemy! This all created a sports moment that will always be the NFL, NBA and MLB in ratings they will look to manufacture remembered,” said Morrow. more magical moments, like the epic Boston Bruins third period The current USA team will look for redemption after comeback in Game 7 against the Maple Leafs or the incredible losing to Team Canada in overtime the gold medal game of the season put together by the Chicago Blackhawks ending in them 2010 Winter Olympics. Team USA will have to count on the hoisting the cup, in the league’s first full season since the lockout. experience and leadership of players like Zach Parise and Ryan Hockey, in general, has struggled to catch on, especially in the Suter, who both play for the Minnesota Wild. Midwest and in the western They will have a new netminder this time “We accomplished portions of the country. around, after Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres “ I think it is because, almost single handedly carried the Americans something that was especially in Kansas City, we to the gold medal game in 2010. His name is don’t have a hometown team thought impossible.” Jonathan Quick. Since the 2010 Olympics, he has to root for, and if we did I think quickly risen in the ranks because of his ability to that would attract a lot of fans and boost youth hockey leagues,” dominate games and seemingly be impossible to score on.They said sophomore Evan Morrow. will need him to continue his stellar play if Team USA wants to This NHL season will feel different, however, because topple juggernauts like Canada, Russia and Sweden. it coincides with the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. With so much going on this NHL season it will be exciting to In February the best players in NHL will be honored by see how all these events play out and the surprises that representing their respective countries in international play. come with it. Every game, every season, every Stanley Cup “It was a dream come true for me back in 1979-80. It was truly run, starts with a single drop of the puck.

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GAMES TO WATCH THIS SEASON

Oct Jan

Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks

1: Winter Classic at the Big House with the Toronto Maple

Leafs vs Detroit Redwings

Jan Mar

19: Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Jan 25: Anaheim Ducks vs LA Kings

2: Heritage Classic with the Ottawa Senators vs

Vancouver Canucks

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lady BAT CATS The softball team has overcome many obstacles this season

he added adversity and how a team deals with it is what separates the goods from the greats, and this year, South softball has had more than their fair share of adversity. Leading off with softball’s hardships would be the injury of two of their top players, Courtney Todd and Jordin Woodward, both seniors. Woodward is the starting shortstop for South and her injury occurred right before their 12th game. Todd’s finger injury happened earlier in the year but has been a big strike against South’s offense since they can no longer utilize her excellent hitting ability. “With a squad of only 15, if anyone gets hurt we feel it, always.” said Josh Walker, head coach. Todd has a chipped knuckle bone, broken ligament in her finger and broke her A2 and C1 pulleys in her right ring finger; this keeps her from being able to hit. Woodward has a

fractured right wrist, and since she is a right handed shortstop this would keep her in a lot of pain when she plays. “I can’t play my actual position, but coach says the team needs me. So I hit as well as I can, and run the bases for some of the other players,” said Woodward.

“WITH A SQUAD OF ONLY 15. IF ANYONE GETS HURT WE FEEL IT. ALWAYS.” The team’s limitations by these injuries will obviously have an effect on the team’s play, but what also has had an adverse affect on the team’s play is their lack of fan support. Since South softball’s games are at 4 p.m., it really limits who can attend their games. Since every fall sport has practice right after school, that keeps them from being able to go out and support their lady Panthers.

“Even when our games are over, everyone’s still at practice. So they can’t even come to watch us at the end of the game,” said Riley Lane, junior. The reason that the softball team must have their games so early is that they do not have lights for the field and they cannot play at night in the dark. “For a school our size to not have lights, it’s ridiculous. Because we only have one field, JV gets shafted.” said Josh Walker, head coach. Walker continued to say that all the electrical lines and stuff are all already set up, all they need it the actual lights. But even with all of these setbacks, these ladies are toughing it out to lead the team to a winning season, South’s lady bat cats are currently 9-6 and are poised for a long run in the playoffs.

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FALL in one word Awesome Sean Higby, freshman Lewis Lundy, sophomore Busy Halloween Madison Lutgen, freshmen Connor Northworthy, junior Exciteful Windy Releece Green, freshman Frank Wood, sophomore Seasons Pretty Riley Lopez, freshmen Jamar Mozee, Special Education Leaves Football Collin Waters, senior Connor Reardon, junior

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