The View Issue 7 Vol 17 by Park Hill South View

TABLE OF CONTENTS NEWS FEAT OPIN SPORT news BRAIN DRAIN

issue seven, volume 17 april 10, 2015

THE VIEW STAFF editors

features

opinion

print editor-in-chief KYLE VANICE

ROBOTICS CLUB

FLIPSIDE: PROM

sports

art director VIVIAN BROCKMAN features editor ERIN STUMP

THE GREATEST DAY IN SPORTS

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

The end of the school year is so close you can almost taste it. The days are flying by and soon the final bell will ring... But until then there is so much to look forward to. So many events take place in the final weeks of the school year. Students and staff do everything they can to celebrate a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work as well as look toward to the next. The student body will vote on April 16 to decide who is worthy of becoming STUCO President (page 6). Also, at the beginning of May, South students will pick up their copy of the yearbook, with many new ideas and twists and turns along the way, South is sure to get a distinct book (page 7). So many juniors and seniors are counting down the days until it finally comes, the night they can get dressed up and make memories to last forever. (page 11) Prom is always sure to bring excitement and liveliness to students (page 16). With the end of the school year in sight everyone is trying to stay motivated while looking foward to the future. Seniors just have 23 days to make the best of it.

sports editor NICK CLAASSEN web editor-in-chief CALEB FENNER social media director DARIA GHASEMI

reporters

ANDRES ACOSTA SHELBY ERSKINE MORGAN GREER ALLIE HICKEY COLBY HORSTMANN CONNOR JONES EMARY LANGHORN LEXI MADDOX RYAN POWERS PATRICK ROBEY ALEX ROTHERS ADELE ROYLE ALIZA RUSSELL BRADY SMITH JAKE SPRINGER AUBREE WILKERSON EMMA WOODSON

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MEGAN PALMER Kyle Vanice, Editor-In-Chief

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>> COACH DANIEL PARRA WAS HONORED WITH THE BOYS BASKETBALL KC METRO COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

NEWS FEAT OPIN SPORT While it may feel as though it is too early to start preparing for election let alone already starting the campaign trail, starting early can pack a heavy punch. For instance, Barack Obama announced his campaign for the 2008 election on February 10, 2007 and we know how that ended up for him. “A big part of elections is becoming a household name, someone that people know when their name is said. Obama was someone people were talking about a year earlier than elections and it worked really well for him,” said Taylor Lenz, senior. Though both Presidents, Obama and George W. Bush, announced officially that they would run for president earlier than their opponents did and were able to win, the trend did not show in the 1988 election when George H.W. Bush won even though he announced he would be on the presidential ballot five months after Michael Dukakis did. While starting early can really help a candidate, it can also put a dent in a candidate’s campaign fund. According to opensecrets.org, Obama paid $400 million more than John McCain and $300 million more than Mitt Romney. The combined campaign costs for all candidates in 2012 was more than $1.2 billion, more than the combined cost of the election of 2000. “Races in the past 12 years have been closer than other elections, so the costs have gone up. To win candidates need to have a good adviser and pay for media such as TV advertisements, which all costs a lot of money,” said Shelly Evans, social studies. When running for office, a candidate’s policy is also a very important factor to get elected. There is many policies that depending on which side they are of it can make or break a candidate. “We need to make policies against terrorist organizations, but also need to make sure no collateral damage occurs hurting innocent civilians,” said Charles Allen, freshman. A month ago, Senator Ted Cruz became the first person to announce that he would most definitely be running for president in 2016. Cruz is a Republican

born in Canada and raised in Texas, he opposes gay marriage, hopes to repeal Obamacare and make healthcare more affordable, and as the son of a Cuban immigrant he supports legal immigration, but also wants improved border security. “I’m not much of a fan for Ted Cruz. He represents a radicalized version of the Republican Party. He is very inexperienced, and has shut down Obamacare and the government. He is a clown in a clown car,” said Brad Peck, social studies. So far Cruz is the only person that has officially announced that hewould be running; however there are several handfuls of candidates that are on the fence to run. Some recognizable names on this list of people that are still deciding include: former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (Democrat), New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (Republican), Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (Republican), and former senator Rick Santorum (Republican) who ran for president in 2012. “I think Hillary Clinton is the frontrunner for president because she came close against Obama, and the Republicans don’t have anyone that is better than her,” said Evans. “A good number of people have no idea who to vote for, so they will pick a name they recognize.” Clinton could make history as the first female presidential candidate if she runs and is picked by the Democratic Party to represent them. But she has been in the news recently for having a personal email account which people think could have info behind the scandals that the Clintons have been a part of such as Whitewater or Benghazi. “I think it is a little sketchy. Both Hillary and Bill Clinton have had shady situations happen during their careers. They are public figures who represent America so they should be the best they can be, which I don’t think they have done,” said Lenz. While the election is not for another year and a half, a lot of preparation goes into campaigns which is why having an early start can help a candidate become the next president.

The Beginning of 2016 More than a year and a half from now, a new man or woman will be elected to the highest rank in America as the President of the United States of America and candidates are already getting ready for the election by PATRICK ROBEY

>> TED CRUZ IS THE ONLY DECLARED CANDIDATE FOR THE 2016 ELECTION THUS FAR

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21.0

Some South academics underwent changes this year to support students’ future success

his academic school year South has seen many changes. Some have may have gone unnoticed but surely play an important role in preparing students for the future. Whether it be practice tests or simple things that take place every day in the classroom, South administration is adapting new ideas to try and help advance their students. On April 28, the entire junior class will take a Statewide ACT for free. It is not a practice test, but a real chance at getting the perfect score. “I think it is an awesome opportunity for everyone,” said Ally Braymer, junior. “Not everyone can afford to take the ACT or take it more than once, and with this people get that opportunity.” South juniors will not be the only students taking advantage of the day to propel themselves. Every class will do something different from their regular schedule to mix it up and help prepare for the future. “Ninth and tenth graders will be doing a variety of activities that morning, ranging from some career preparation work to finishing up their reading assessments,” said Dr. Dale Longenecker, principal. The day of the ACT, seniors will be given the opportunity for community service off campus, according to Longenecker. The free ACT is not the only new thing South is starting up this year. With the integration of Common Core they are doing even more to promote personal growth. Missouri Common Core Standards include setting personal and classroom goals, and “provide a clear road map of academic expectations at each grade level”. South absorbed these guidelines and made them a part of everyday class, having each class create a mission statement and a set of goals to reach during the semester. The administration has worked to promote growth on a student and classroom basis. “No one measure is ever an effective measure of a student or a school,” said Longenecker. “The ACT exams are a component in the larger picture in the school profile and a student’s academic portfolio.”

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21.8 average ACT score in Missouri

24.4 average ACT score at South

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by KYLE VANICE

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>> OVER 1.84 MILLION 2014 GRADUATES TOOK THE ACT, ACCORDING TO ACT.ORG

“Just go in with confidence.” -Michael Panella, junior “If you don’t know the answer, skip it and go back if you have time.” -Hannah Fasbender, senior “Take the test to your goal. If you don’t need a 36, stop taking it like you are going for 36.” -Andy Dale, communiction arts

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DRAIN

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A closer look at some of South’s most competitive brainiacs

by ADELE ROYLE

Park Hill South is competitive. The school is ranked to help me concentrate when I get tired,” said Courtney #3 in the state for EOC scores, #1 in ACT scores for Jackson, senior. “But I spend time with my friends public schools in the Kansas City area, and #9 in the on the weekend, and practice with my softball team state overall. To excel at an average high school is during the week, both of which allow me to take a already a challenge, but for the students at South, the break from learning.” bar is set even higher. But that is not the case for all. Some people do In order to dig a little deeper into who was actually notice that their social life is affected by the time they setting this bar. Students were asked what made spend on studies. classes hard, what motivates them, how it affects their “I have no social life. Well, that’s not necessarily life outside of school, and other questions in order to true. My social life revolves around debate and the figure out how they strive at a school like South. people in my classes. I spend most of my time on “How hard a class is depends on your strengths, I the weekends during this time of the year at debate find it much easier to craft arguments and write than tournaments,” said Mazetis. “My only free days are to memorize facts or analyze data, so classes like AP Sundays and I’m too busy catching up on work to European History and AP English Language come really go out too often.” relatively easy to me, while AP Physics was probably Although they might not all have time to go out, the hardest class that I’ve taken,” said “HOW HARD A CLASS they all realize the importance of taking Jake Mazetis, senior. some time to relax. IS DEPENDS ON YOUR at least Some students say that finding a “I live for nap time. I also watch STRENGTHS” reason to stay motivated is the key to movies or go for drives,” said Juarez. success in high school. Jackson also said, “My biggest stress reliever is “I’ve always hoped to be a successful person, napping. It gives my mind a break for a short amount and while that means a lot of different things for a of time, so I can be refreshed and focused lot of different people, for me it meant getting into when I wake up.” a prestigious school for whatever I wanted to do as After all this hard work, these students are finally a career, and honestly one day finally being able to starting to see big results. Jackson will be attending realize that aspiration is more than enough,” said Missouri S&T and plans on studying engineering or Kaela Juarez, senior. computer engineering. Mazeitis is planning to end Though it may look easy from the outside, these up at University of Oklahoma on a full scholarship, people spend a lot of their time outside of school in but is still waiting to hear back from Ivy Leagues order to have the success that they do in the classroom. and Stanford after getting into Northwestern in It was found that each of them spend 2-6 hours every Chicago. Juarez is trying to decide between Creighton, night working on something related to school. Whether University of Minnesota and Michigan. it be extracurriculars, homework or simply studying, These schools are all very prestigious, but after these students are putting in the time. their four long years of hard work at South, it is safe to “I make sure that I am in a quiet, isolated say they are more than prepared. environment to help me focus better. I also drink coffee

>> “I ALWAYS KEEP THE FUTURE IN MIND WHEN LEARNING IN DIFFICULT CLASSES, IT MOTIVATES ME,” SAID MICHAEL PANELLA, JUNIOR.

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Student Council (STUCO) is an extracurricular activity held inside and outside of school. Having their own class, STUCO plans events such as dances, assemblies, spirit weeks, and fundraising around the school. Every year, STUCO holds elections for the student body to choose who they want to represent them. This year, three candidates, juniors Taylor Burdiss, Bjorn Carlson, and Cole Reser, will run against one and another to claim the spot as STUCO president. All three agree that the competition will be tough and each member plays an important role in what’s best for not only the students, but for the school. Having likeable candidates each year makes for a tough race for the presidency. “I think it’s going to be a tough election. All of the candidates are really, really good, so it’s going to be a neck and neck race,” said Carlson. As far as campaigning goes,

the best part for any campaign is getting your name out to the public. Reser said that the main objective in his campaign is to get as many people to see his name and what he has to offer. Getting their name out is important to these candidates, but they first have to decide what change they want from office. “There is a lot of strategy that goes into it. You have to get your group of friends together and make a plan and get everything set up, whether it’s buttons, posters or t-shirts,” said Carlson. After making a plan, however, advertising and funding a campaign can add up. “It’s a big process that can sometimes cost a lot of money,” said Burdiss. Each candidate has their own stand on what they want to focus on with their presidency. “My biggest thing is focusing on the entire school as a whole,” said Carlson. Carlson wants to focus on clubs

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Taylor Burdiss, Bjorn Carlson and Cole Reser are candidates competing to claim the spot as STUCO president

and activities that do not get a whole lot of attention at South. “I want to make sure it all equals out and we can get a school and student body that supports everything,” said Carlson. Burdiss’s attention is set upon school spirit and serving the student section and having a loud student body. “There is a lot of behind-thescenes work that we have to do, like Homecoming, the talent show and Big Cat. Just keeping our student section riled up and helping support them,” said Burdiss. Campaign week takes place April 20 through April 24. Elections will be in tutorial April 23 and the final decision that Friday. Though each candidate may have a different stance on what they want from their election, the most important part is pleasing the student body and making each year enjoyable for everyone.

by ANDRES ACOSTA

“I NOSE WHAT TO DO, I REALLY CARE ABOUT THE SCHOOL AS A WHOLE AND THE PEOPLE WITHIN IT.” -TAYLOR BURDISS (JUNIOR)

“I WANT TO MAKE SURE IT ALL EQUALS OUT AND WE CAN GET A SCHOOL AND STUDENT BODY THAT SUPPORTS EVERYTHING.” -BJORN CARLSON (JUNIOR)

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“I HAVE LOTS OF NEW IDEAS THAT I WANT TO BRING TO THE SCHOOL NEXT YEAR, AND I’M VERY DEDICATED TO IMPROVING OUR SCHOOL.” -COLE RESER (JUNIOR)

>>“I LOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HELPFUL, AND CARE ABOUT OUR SCHOOL IN ALL DIFFERENT WAYS.” -ALYSSA FRAZIER, SENIOR.

1. photo by JENNA ENGLE 2. photo by CHARLIE McFARLANE 3. photo by CHARLIE McFARLANE 4. photo by JENNA ENGLE 5. photo by HEATHER BLY

CAPTURING THE YEAR

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>>get more great content @ phsyearbook.com

rom the very beginning when this yearbook’s editors were chosen, seniors Lauren Powers and Courtney Quinn started on what they hoped would be the most diverse yearbook South has ever seen. Powers and Quinn, along with their supporting editors Kyle Vanice (design) and Hannah Warman (photo) got to work mapping out how the book would be created. “There is so much that goes into the yearbook that no one will ever know: coming up with the theme, which different fonts we want to use, and even where the page numbers should be placed,” said Quinn. “It’s all the little details that have to be thought about to make it perfect. These are things no one will ever notice but it’s one of the biggest factors we have to think about when making it.” This year the focus on the yearbook was not just about the events that took place within the school year, but the people that made them happen. Yearbook’s class goal was to get as many people incorporated in the book as possible.

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“We are covering our school year week by week, meaning everything that has taken place this year will be mentioned,” said Quinn. “We’ve covered a lot of stuff and have done our best to try and incorporate as many people as we could, whether that’s a quote from you or a picture you are featured in.” Another thing that will be different about this year’s yearbook is how they will be distributed, it will not be like the how it has been in the previous years. Instead of just grabbing your book and heading to the gym for signatures, expect something more. “This year we are making distribution day more interactive for the students. There will be a lot more going on. More activities will be offered the students that did not purchase a yearbook will even be able to enjoy it,” said Quinn. Not only is C200 known for producing incredible yearbooks, but they are also known for the relationship within the staff members. It is not just a teacher/student relationship, but something more than that. “It’s cliché to say but it’s a family here. Everyone loves each other, it’s a brother and sister type of relationship. When the editors bicker, you will sometimes hear them say ‘Oh mom and dad are fighting’,” said Powers. The student as a class work together as a unit. The editors run the class and the assignments for every staff member. The entire class collaborated as a whole to decide how this year will be depicted. “Not being a part of yearbook last year to this year is so different. Being a staff member I get a say as to what I want to be remembered from my year, unlike a regular student you just get to see what’s been put in when you open the book for the first time,” said Alexa Bowman, junior. As the school year comes to an end and the yearbook gets completed, students prepare for one of the most diverse yearbooks ever to be published by South Paw staff.

by EMMA WOODSON

>> YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION DAY IS MAY 5

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STAYING ALIVE

Average life expectancy around the world continues to rise at an unexpected rate

LONG LIVES

The probability of someone dying at the age of 72 today is the same probability that ancestors faced at the age of 30, according to a study published by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It is no secret that times are changing and so are the medical technologies available to doctors around the world. Starting early in the 20th century and continuing on to today, the average life expectancy has seen a dramatic increase. The majority of babies born in 1900 did not live past the age of 50, but now the life expectancy in several countries exceeds 81.

“In the past, a lot of people were being born, but at the same time people were dying. Now we’ll just have a lot of people,” said Lauren Bryant, sophomore, as she explained the huge increase in life expectancy. People are living dramatically longer in both developing and developed countries, but what is causing this trend? Innovative medical technologies, improved education, better nutrition, and general improvement in standards of living are commonly credited with this change. More specifically, triumphs against infectious diseases such as Smallpox, Polio and Measles have extended lives across the globe. “The technologies themselves are advancing. They developed nano robots in the past years and they are trying to develop cures for genetic orders,” said Will Stock, senior. Important medical advances of 2014 included a heart transplant from a cadaver, use of a 3D printer to perform the world’s first skull transplant, and the legally blind being able to see using an improved bionic eye. Without these recent discoveries and procedures, many people would die at a younger age. Lengthening life expectancies have caused the older portion of the population to be the largest growing part of the total population. This brings up the concern of an aging workforce and a shrinking participation in labor. For example, as more of the population can no longer work, they rely on the much smaller population of working citizens to provide for them. Caleb Finch, a neuro gerontology professor at the University of Southern California, said to LiveScience, “These mortality curves (that show the probability of dying at a certain age), they are now currently at their lowest possible value.” All these major advances raise questions about how long the lifespan of humans could potentially be. Japan, the current leader in life expectancy, has an average of at least 83 years. The only significant exception to this trend of people living longer is in Africa. This reverse in growth is due the epidemics that have occurred there. In contrast, places like East Asia have experienced huge leaps in the average life expectancy. In East Asia in 1950 the average person lived to be 45, but now most people there live to be more than 74 years old, according to the National Institute of Aging. “At this point, the sky’s the limit,” said Stock. With lives being saved in new ways everyday, it makes sense to say that the life expectancy will continue to rise rapidly. However, the average life expectancy can quickly drop because of climate change, pollution, or an outbreak of a sickness. As the technology and availability of resources improve, the lifespan of people all around the world continues to lengthen and change the world’s population as a whole.

by LEXI MADDOX

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(above photos) Members of the Robotics Club presented their t-shirt cannon to the student body at the Courtwarming Assembly.

ROBOcrew Deep in the recesses of the E100s, a group of aspiring engineers, programmers, and architects put their minds together for nearly 20 hours per week and spend upwards of $7,000 to build objects straight out of a science fiction novel: robots. Robotics club is both a club and a team. They compete at a Regional event each year against 54 teams. “Each year we are given a challenge, and we have six weeks to design, build, and test a robot in order to complete that challenge,” said Will Stock, senior. Although the Robotics Club’s main goal is to outshine the other schools, because of the nature of the competition, they have to go about that goal differently than other teams would. “The registration for the regional competition alone is $5,000, and building the robot can cost anywhere from $1,000-$3,000,” said Stock. “For us to keep up with the other teams, we basically have to treat it like a business. We only have a set amount of money, and once that money runs out, the project is done, no matter what our robot looks like.” Robotics Club gets the majority of its funding from various business grants around the city. The team has to contact each individual business and convince that business how the money would benefit the team and

South’s new club is taking the future by storm

enrich the learning process. “The more money we’re able to raise, the better robot we’re able to build,” said Ben Eason, freshman. To build the best robot possible, the team goes piece by piece, one part at a time. For team captain Camden Moffett, the job is a little tougher. “There’s 12 of us. Some programmers, some designers, some builders, and each person has a job,” said Moffett. “My job is to be well versed in each of those jobs, help out wherever I’m needed, and keep the project running smoothly.” In this year’s competition, the team took home 12th place and is the first alternate for an opportunity to go to a State competition in St. Louis. Outside of the building season, the team meets once per week to tinker with various projects, like the famous t-shirt cannon at the basketball games. “That was fairly simple. We just took apart a previous year’s robot and modified it. The whole process only took a few weeks,” said Stock. From spending thousands of dollars and countless hours making an original idea come to life, to making shirts shoot out of a cannon at basketball games, the Robotics Club is a whole new breed of team competition, and is sure to make an impact here at South for years to come.

by CONNOR JONES and JAKE SPRINGER

>>PARK HILL SOUTH’S ROBOTICS TEAM COMPETED IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY FRC REGIONAL TOURNAMENT MARCH 11-14.

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With Prom right around the corner, there are many different types of tanning options for people who want to gain some color. It is finally that time of year again, the time of year where everyone can break out their shorts, tank tops, and start getting their tan skin back. Whether a person has naturally bronzed skin or are practically translucent, people find many different ways to get their color back and some ways are somewhat controversial. One way to tan is to tan in a tanning bed, nicknamed as “fake baking.” That is where a person goes to a tanning salon and lays in a bed that replicates laying out in the sun with UV rays. It is a somewhat controversial method, however, because some believe it can cause health issues like the sun can, such as skin cancer. “I don’t tan because it’s horrible for your skin. It fries it. I think there’s a big difference between tanning outside and in a bed. When you’re outside, you can limit sun contact more because it’s only a few months a year and you can wear sunscreen. In a tanning bed it’s more direct and your whole body,” said Danyelle Chiles, sophomore. Not everyone believes that the UV rays are all bad. As a matter of fact, tanning has some benefits as well. For example, tanning has been proven to help clear up certain skin conditions such as psoriasis. “Tanning has many positive benefits like Vitamin D which puts you in a better mood and boosts your self esteem. It also clears up skin conditions. Honestly people who work outside can get the same negative effects as people who tan, so I don’t think it should be frowned upon,” said Lauren Powers, senior, who is a former Celsius Tannery employee and is Smart Tan certified. Many try to find an alternative way people can gain color back without any UV rays is to get a spray tan, which is an artificial tan that they can also purchase at a tanning salon. It gives the color results without the risk factors of sitting under the UV lamps, it just is quicker to fade. “I prefer to spray tan because I am very fair and skin cancer runs in my family so I don’t want to take my chances with a tanning bed,” said Hope Mayo, senior. “I don’t think it’s necessarily bad for people to tan in a bed every now and then but I don’t understand why girls would go all the time during the winter when it’s proven to be harmful to your skin.” Whether people tan just before a school dance, vacation, summer, or all year long to maintain color, there are many different types of tanning available depending on what each person decides what they are comfortable exposing their body to.

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MAKING IT AS A MODEL

by ERIN STUMP

Freshman Sophia Dominguez-Heitoff has already begun a career for herself as a model

Click! Click! Click! The cameras are all over you as you try on glamourous outfits and strike poses. Being a model is something many girls dream of, but for freshman Sophia Dominguez-Heitoff (D.H.), it’s not a dream. When D.H. was nine, an agent approached her because of her height, asking if she had considered modeling. A few years later, her parents brought her to Hoffman agency, and her modeling career took off from there. After landing her first job for Hallmark, D.H. now models for Ford Model Agency in Chicago. “Through Ford, I model more commercial things, like for Macy’s, Kohl’s and Saks Fifth Avenue: things that people in the Midwest would wear,” said D.H. She said her funniest experience at a shoot was one where everyone spoke French, so they had to communicate with hand signs and Google translate. She said that the pictures ended up coming out better than any of the others, however. D.H. is able to live many girls’ dream of traveling and meeting people from all over the country from a variety of cultures as a model, while also making money that she saves toward a college in a big city, such as NYU. D.H. said that she hopes to continue modeling in the future, but is not sure if it will end up being a career for her or not. “People always ask if I’m going to college,” said D.H. “But as of right now, I’m not famous.” The job comes with a lot of perks, but there are some hardships as well. Under her contract, D.H. isn’t allowed to play certain sports, such as lacrosse. She also cannot wear nail polish, have tan lines, and has to watch what she eats. Missing school can be hard as well, but D.H. can commute in and out of Chicago in a day, which makes it easier to stay caught up. Despite these complications, D.H. is still involved in Cross Country and keeps up with her friends, who describe her as being good with people and supportive. “She’s definitely humble, so it hasn’t affected our friendship negatively. If anything, it’s made it stronger,” said Natalie Masters, freshman. D.H.’s personality and support system help her to succeed in the competitive and often harsh world of modeling. “Modeling has made me more confident and helped me figure out who my real friends are,” said D.H. “I’m lucky to have good, wholesome agents, my mom and dad, and friends that want the best for me.” With long brown hair, high heels, and no tan lines, D.H. is ready to make it as a model.

>> (PHOTO ABOVE) D.H. MODELS FOR GOWNS FOR A SHOOT WITH DESIGNER TONY BOWLS

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RECOGNIZING DIFFERENCES S

outh is made up many different people. So many different people that celebrate different cultures, are different colors and practice different religions. South’s diversity and acceptance is an exceptionally great thing, to go to a school where everyone is accepted can be hard to find. South students should feel lucky to be a part of and accepting place. When people think of diversity often their minds immediately go to race. With good reason, people should still put forth an effort to recognize all races as equals, but they need to look beyond that. Look and see different sexualities, different religions, even different hair colors. We are all different and that is what makes us unique individuals. With clubs like GSA, South creates a safe environment for all genders and all sexualities. It makes a great meeting ground for people to know that they are not alone, and that they can find love and support from other members of the school. Diversity can also be related even closer to students, in the idea of activities and how they spend their time. We are

lucky to have a school that has a wide range of sports and clubs to choose from. Even though we have such a wide range, that doesn’t mean those people can’t socialize together. A kid can be on the baseball team and be a part of Comic-Con club and that proves South has great diversity. While South students aren’t permitted to practice religion at school they are free to discuss it and make their own decisions about it. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is open to all religions to discuss their beliefs and faith. It is also open to non-athletes to discuss with the group. While the name of the club can seem exclusive anyone is welcome to join and ask questions about faith and express their religious freedom. South is made up of a diverse group of people, with different outsides but also different insides, diversity goes further than the color of someone’s skin or their religion all the way down to every last detail of a person, and South’s students and staff should make it a goal every day to learn something new about someone and see why South is so special.

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NEWS FEAT OPIN SPORT April 25 is the date of Prom, which means you have to start preparing. You have to find a date, get a group together, buy flowers, rent a tux or buy a dress, match colors, find a place for pictures and most importantly make sure that a huge girl fight doesn’t happen in your group. In other words, Prom can be pretty stressful. Most of this stress is completely unnecessary and girls bring it on themselves. As I said, most of the stress before and during Prom is the girl’s fault. Girls freak out about stuff that really isn’t a big deal; the biggest one in my mind is their dress. Now I get that girls want to look great and everything but trying on 100 dresses and blowing up our phones with pictures when the only thing that the guy really cares about is that it’s not a nun dress and it shows a little more than ankles is unnecessary. The other big one is eating, I don’t understand the whole thing where girls pretty much don’t eat the whole week because they think that one pound they lose will make them look better; not eating doesn’t work and we all know you’re gonna edit your pictures anyway. Let me break it to you girls: we don’t care and definitely wouldn’t notice, but if you do decide to do this don’t tell us about it because it will just make us think you’re stupid. I hate the girls that don’t eat dinner or just get a salad or something. WE KNOW THAT YOU EAT. IT’S OKAY TO EAT IN FRONT OF US. Seriously, you would get more respect if you ordered a rack of ribs and ate the whole thing without wiping your face once. If you didn’t already know this, guys hate taking pictures. Period. I do not know one guy that wouldn’t say pictures are

the worst part of Prom. So do yourself and your date a favor and take the group pictures, take some ones with your date, and let us sit out the rest while you take as many pictures with your girls as you want. Also, don’t be the over-controlling date that doesn’t let the guy have a say in the whole night, but more importantly, let him hang out and talk to his guy friends. No matter how attractive, nice, or funny you are, he will get tired of you being attached to him at some point so you might as well let him do his thing for a little bit. Lastly, If we put up with everything I have already said you sure as hell better dance with him, and I’m not talking about slow dancing, either. Now on to some of the worst things that a girl can do on Prom. First off, do not text other guys while you are with your date because while he may not say anything to you this is really frustrating that we can’t even be the only guy that you give your attention to for one night. Think about it, how would you feel if he was talking to five other girls all night? You wouldn’t like it. Absolutely, whatever you do, do NOT ditch your date. He spent a lot of money, a lot of time, and put up with all of your unneeded stress to make it a great night and have a lot of fun so don’t be selfish and ruin it for him. If you are planning on ditching your date, why would you even go with him in the first place? Just try not to over complicate things and make sure to be considerate of your date, and you will both have a great and stress-free Prom.

by COLBY HORSTMANN

FLIPSIDE PROM STRESS

Prom: the biggest and most stressful dance of the year. Yes, I admit that girls stress too much about Prom, but it is hard not to. From planning a group to worrying about if another girl has the same dress as you, there is more that goes in to Prom than guys think. All the stress for Prom seems to be put completely on the girls. For guys, the only major concern is getting a hot date and plans for after, leaving all the other planning to us girls. I’m not complaining about this though; the girls should be planning most of the night because they are the ones that care about the small details. Guys, to avoid drama let the girls plan the group. Girls have this weird thing where they HAVE to go with their small group of friends. Though it might leave you not being able to sit at the same table at dinner as your bros, it’s not worth the fight to argue with the girl about this. Another thing you shouldn’t plan is the time and place for pictures. The girl knows how much time she will need to get that perfect “100+ likes” Instagram picture. Yes, this will be annoying to watch your date sit and take a million selfies and then hate 99 percent of them, but just stick through it. The more you complain, the worse it will be for you. Girls spend tons of money on the dress and getting their hair and makeup done, so they HAVE to get that perfect picture. One thing you should probably put some thinking into is a ride to show up to the dance in. Whether it’s a limo, your parent’s car, or your 1970s pick-up truck, make sure you are the one that gets the ride for your date. A lot of people say chivalry is dead, and even though that may be true, it should definitely come back for Prom night. Your date spent more money than you think on her hair and

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makeup and dress all to impress you and everyone else at the dance. Show your girl that you notice those things. Bring out your inner gentlemen and compliment your date. This will not only make the girl feel amazing but it will also give you major brownie points which you might need for later ;). After you have them hooked with your compliments you still have to reel her in. This is where the manners your mom taught you come in. Don’t be nasty when you eat. It’s the biggest turn off when a good looking guy is tearing into his food like a caveman. Eat polite, and be polite about how your girl is eating as well. If your date grabs double servings of every type of food they offer it’s in your best interest to keep all opinions to yourself. (Second opportunity for brownie points ;) ) Think on the bright side: at least she’s not starving herself. Okay, so you have made it this far, everything is going well, and you’re at the dance. This is where you can make or break both of your nights. Common sense guys: do not text other girls when you’re with your date. It doesn’t matter if the girl who just texted you is the hottest girl in the school… she can wait. The one thing you can absolutely not do is let another girl get her “twerk on” on you. This will not only piss off your girl, but it will also label you as a jerk to the rest of the school. Now, if your girl is doing that, the tables turn. At that point do whatever the heck you want. So you baited her when you left the planning to her, you hooked her with your compliments, you reeled her in through dinner and the dance, and now it’s up to you to pull her in without letting her get away. Use that charm that you brag to all your friends about what “works every time.” Good luck. It’s all in your hands now.

by DARIA GHASEMI

>> THE AVERAGE PRICE OF A PROM DRESS IS $213, ACCORDING TO PROM FUN FACTS ON BEINGGIRL.COM

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Movie Madness Despite an original idea, “It Follows” fails to make itself an exciting horror film An original idea can make or break a film. When executed in a fresh, interesting way, it can make for an excellent movie. Mess it up, and it can ruin your film. “It Follows” doesn’t necessarily do either, but manages to not live up to the expectations I had it. Jay (Maika Monroe) goes on a date with Hugh (Jake Weary). Hugh is carrying a curse, one that can only be transmitted by having sex. Hugh ends up giving it to Jay, and that’s where the excitement should kick off. There’s one issue for the audience, however; we can’t see the monsters or ghost following Jay around (and neither can her friends). This results in something that is inadvertently hilarious. At times it seems like Jay is just flailing her arms around. Although it is supposed to be scary

for the characters, it was something that I couldn’t help from laughing at. The cinematography and music are exceptional, however. Cinematographer Mike Gioulakis gets some exceptional shots, which gives many of the scenes an authentic feel. The music adds suspense and tension to the scenes. The acting is hit and miss. Monroe is good, but the supporting cast featuring Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Sovatto, Olivia Luccardi and Lili Sepe feel authentic as her group of friends, but never add any wow factor. Ultimately, the movie is terribly average. The cinematography is good, as is the concept and music, but the acting is hit and miss, and the brilliant idea they had for the movie was not executed in an effective way. 2/4 stars.

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TAKE Three places people should go whenever they are bored instead of places they stay (in bed)

KC Activities

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MUSEUMS I’m sure you’ve probably heard

of the Nelson-Atkins Museum, but you’re going to hear about it a little more because it deserves to be heard about as much as possible. If you haven’t visited the Nelson, you should change that, whether you’re into art or not. The building itself is beautiful and should be admired, or at least seen by anyone who gets to live so close to it. They also offer several activities, workshops you can attend, and a frequent open mic night. A very open mic night. I listened to a girl recite Nickelback lyrics to be funny. It was

WESTPORT There’s everything good here

and if you want to experience good, you go here. Good restaurants, good shops, good activities, and as good as the good people can get good. If a foreigner visited me for one day and one day only I would take them to Westport. For breakfast (it’s considered brunch on the menu), I’d take them to Beer Kitchen because what kitchen would have better breakfast than a beer one. There are donuts, caramel rolls, red velvet waffles and so much more to eat here in the morning.

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very funny, and I don’t think much is funny. Anyhow, another art museum in Kansas City that may not be as big as the Nelson, physically and popularity-wise, is the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. I almost like this museum better because it is smaller and I like to know where the art I like is so I can go back and see it again and again before I leave, and then when I leave, there are hammocks set up right outside in the grass. Art then nap. What a steal.

For lunch I’d take them to Korma Sutra: a delicious Indian eatery. I didn’t like Indian food before I ate here. Even the walls are nicely colored! For the last meal of the day I’d take my foreigner to The Foundry. The Foundry is an urban food place with really good food. They are open very late and are always having specials, but I wouldn’t finish off this Westport day anywhere but Murray’s Ice Creams and Cookies. The best ice cream around, I’d say, and I’m picky with my ice creams.

VISIT LAWRENCE

Kansas City isn’t the only fun town around. A short drive to the hometown of Kansas University could save you from a day of boredom. I’ve been to Lawrence, Kan. multiple times and am always discovering different views it has to offer. There are plenty of chairs to sit in and sidewalks to walk on; plenty of people to look at and listen to. I once met a KU goer who volunteers at a pet store, cries a lot, and is always eating Chipotle. In fact, I met him at a Chipotle there. There’s a Chipotle there, too! A big one. A big one next to a lot of other big/worthy restaurants like 715 Restaurant: expensive, but pretty looking and tasting Italian, DONDON: a salty japanese rice and noodle bowl shop, Ramen Bowls: a little place with a variety of flavored ramen and and free gyoza, and, my personal favorite, Ladybird Diner: good menu, artwork, breakfast and especially pie. I usually eat pie and then drive to Clinton Lake, and if you like lakes, or water, or rocks, you will love driving there, too. It’s only a 20ish minute drive from downtown Lawrence. You’ll like it so much you’ll want to spend the night probably. Good thing there are campsites. You can find anything in Lawrence!

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hat do you think of when you think of the best day in sports? Super Bowl Sunday? Opening Day? This year, sports fans might have a new favorite. May 2 is hyped up to be the best day of sports in 2015 and could be one of the greatest single day of sports this country has ever witnessed. While it may not be the biggest events in American sports, May 2 will be packed-filled with a variety of exciting sports, where there is something for every fan, all leading up to the big finale and what could be the greatest fight of this decade: Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather. “In a perfect day of sports for me there would have to be a fight go down, one team has to blowout another team, and there has to be a come from behind win,” said Quintin Jaeger, senior. To start off the day, soccer fans will get to see Manchester City vs. Tottenham as the EPL season winds down. For American soccer fans there will also be a variety of MLS games played throughout the day, as well. NBA playoffs will also be underway and there is a good chance possible first round game 7’s may be played on this day. The NHL playoffs will be well into their second round with plenty of action as well. Also the best rivalry in baseball will keep MLB fans intrigued with the historic matchup of Yankees vs. Redsox. Just because the NFL season won’t be underway doesn’t mean football fans won’t get in the action either, with the NFL draft day 3 taking place. This part of the draft will be some of the late rounds, even though many stars such as Donald Driver, Richard Sherman, and even Tom Brady came from this day in the draft. “I’m most excited for the draft because I’m a huge football fan and just excited to see how many players we can get,” said Jaeger. One of America’s older non-traditional sports, the Kentucky Derby, will also share this special date. This is the first race out of three where everyone lays down their bet for their favorite horse and watches what many call “the greatest two minutes in sports”.

Finally, what everyone is waiting for, the big finale. The two greatest boxers in the world will face off at 8 p.m. in the main event of the day which can be watched on Pay-Per-View. Number two ranked Manny Pacquiao from the Philippines with a record of 57-5 versus the undefeated Floyd Mayweather of the USA with a record of 47-0. “Mayweather is too good, Pacquiao is not as good as he once was and Mayweather can KO him anytime,” said Kaleb Cote, junior. After trying to get the fight together for years, Pacquiao took to social media to embarrass Mayweather and try to get him to accept the fight for the fans. Pacquiao looks to get revenge for his loss to Mayweather in their 2010 fight that intrigued many. “Mayweather runs around the ring too much. Pacquiao has to get Mayweather to actually box him and keep him from running around if he wants to win,” said Cote. Along with big fights such as Money Mayweather vs Pacquiao and other sports events like the Kentucky Derby, lots of betting takes place, although legal sport betting is only available in Las Vegas and few other states that have legalized it through state law. “Anytime you want to bet on anything you should be able to because you’re an American and you have the right to do so,” said Jaeger. Millions and millions of dollars are spent on sports betting each year, and many states are thinking about legalizing it which would make increased revenue and other positive benefits but may also cause more gambling problems in the U.S. “Betting would be good for stuff like Mayweather/ Pacquiao. I feel like there could be a lot of money and it would make people happy because they could cash out real quick,” said Colton Smith, sophomore. With a packed full lineup and something for every type of sports fan, May 2 could be one of the most exciting days of sports some have ever witnessed, including a fight hyped to be the best since Muhammad Ali and Frazier. Be ready for May 2, the new greatest day in sports.

by NICK CLAASSEN

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MAKING H15TORY History was made this past spring break. The PHS varsity boys basketball team earned a spot in the State Championship game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. by ALLIE HICKEY Everyone at South can agree that we owe a huge part of this season’s success to Coach Danny Parra. “He’s a great coach and person. He lets us play our game. Park Hill South should be proud to have such an awesome coach at our school.” says senior Allen Hyatt. Coach Parra makes it a priority to really connect with his players. “The best piece of advice that Coach has ever given me was, don’t be afraid to fail.” says senior James Byrd. However, Coach Parra believes that without the Rage Cage, the season would not have been the same. “Having the Rage Cage at our games makes all the difference in the world. The kids love playing in front of their friends. Whenever I look up and see a full student student section, it looks awesome and it’s such a great feeling,” says Parra. For the championship game against Blue Springs South, the Rage Cage consisted of 200 plus students. While the championship game was a once in lifetime experience, the real Cinderella story happened Friday night when the Panthers took on the Red Devils

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of Chaminade. Eighteenth in the nation, four Division 1 bound players, and the number one recruit in the nation for the class of 2016. Up until March 20, Chaminade was undefeated in the state of Missouri. “We were all confident that we could beat them. During those last couple seconds when I realized we were going to win, I was excited and relieved, yet not the least bit surprised,” says senior Easton Fortuna. The Panthers pulled off to what most people would seem like the upset of the year when they defeated the Red Devils, 50-53. However, to the basketball boys, it was just another game they had won that would bring them one step closer to the championship game. “They weren’t playing as a team, and we were,” says Byrd. Three pointers are important, just ask sophomore Jacob Kline. “My favorite part of the game was definitely hitting that 3 pointer that would pretty much secure our win,” says Kline,and that is precisely what it did. With 28 seconds left, Kline’s 3 pointer put the game out of reach for the Red Devils.

When the clock struck zero, chaos ensued. Chaminade stood there speechless while South went insane high fiving and screaming as Byrd ran over to celebrate with the rest of the school. The celebration would not last long though, for one reason: the Panthers had a State Championship to prepare for. On Saturday, March 21, the Panthers would face off with the Blue Springs South Jaguars for the State Championship. “It’s sad that our season had to end the way it did, but it was amazing making it as far as we did.” says junior, Ryan Welty. The Panthers were defeated 7157 in the Championship game and took second place. “I’m glad that my last basketball game ever was at the highest stage possible in high school,” says Fortuna. Park Hill South will forever remember this historical season that our boys basketball team had. With underclassmen coming up and a coach who has already established himself as a success, South fans should look forward to seasons in the future that will hopefully follow the legacy the 2015 squad created.

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THE 5TH QUARTER: SHOCK THE STATE

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The story of a team that believed in themselves from the beginning with the goal of making South history and doing something that no one saw coming

rebuilding team, no recognition, no expectations, but a team that started out with a mindset: the mindset that they could beat anyone and the goal to do something South has never done ever before. The South boys basketball team did exactly that as they did something no one expected except for them, to shock the state. Many would have considered this a rebuilding year before the season started considering the loss of the highly applauded Coach Rick Zych, along with many highly contributing seniors including Rob Lane, Peyton Meek, and most importantly Hudson Welty and Evan Hines. With the expected transfer of James Byrd, South only had 2 to 3 experienced Varsity players coming back to the team. Everything changed and the magic season started with the hiring of Coach Daniel Parra. The first year with a new coach is always a hard one, especially a team not all use to playing together. Not only did he excel with the team but he brought them to a State Championship... that is virtually unheard of in basketball. Although a strong mindset is what set South apart from other teams, a hardworking and talented team was still the key to making this season so successful. All the players found their spot on the team and excelled at it when they needed to, including younger players stepping up in big ways--especially sophomore Jacob Kline who worked his way to a starting spot on the team and fit in perfect at a guard position. Almost every one of the key players on South were a threat at the 3 point line which proved crucial in many of their games and on much needed possessions. All the team needed was someone who could take charge and change the game in an instant, South found its man with the return of James Byrd for a breakout season,

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better known as J2. Along with J2, the biggest impact player was Ryan Welty returning for his third year as a Varsity starter and earning his first All-State honor. Because you can’t really go wrong with a 6’7” guy who can dunk and shoot threes lights out. Not only did the team accomplish their goal of doing something that South has never done before, but they did even more. The 2014-2015 South boys basketball team had the best record in South history, went undefeated in Conference for the first time ever, and defeated rival Park Hill in all three meetings. Oh yeah, they also managed to get second in the State, never done before in South history by beating the number one ranked team in Missouri with the top prospect in the nation for the 2016 class. That was the game that shocked the school, shocked the fans, and shocked the state. With an incredible effort from all team members and the momentum of being the underdog and overlooked fueled the team to a true upset that put them into South’s first state championship. It wasn’t just one lucky game that helped them shock the state though, it was continuous hard work all throughout the season and into the postseason. The Park Hill, Liberty North, Rockhurst, and Chaminade games were all games South could have lost easily if they didn’t have the work effort and mindset that they did. A second place finish to Blue Springs South in the first all-KC final in decades does not take anything away from their stellar season, it just would have been the icing on the cake. After being virtually unranked everywhere at the beginning of the season, a district championship would have been just short of a miracle. But this team proved that hard work can beat skill and the right mindset can do truly amazing things. In this case, it led a team to shock the state.

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