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volume t hirteen issue number two october 8, 2010
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Table of Contents
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Letter from the editor b y j esse m cginness I would like to think that I came out of the womb thinking like a journalist. Now, my parents would be quick to call this argumentative and stubborn, but the fact is that I was, and always have been, very passionate. If the allergy screen popped up in my elementary days telling the lunch lady that I cannot have strawberries, that simply would not fly. Allergy or not, indulgence of this red n' sweet awesomeness otherwise known as strawberries was to ensue and no tale of puffy faces was going to change that. Throughout the years of my adolescence the passion changed but never left. From strawberries to skating to being the world's greatest drummer, there was always something to fight for. But one day my mother spewed out some words of wisdom that I have yet to see wear off: ''Son, sometimes you just have to pick and choose your battles.'' Despite what this letter has depicted so far, the purpose of it is not that of an overly done and overly boring
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autobiography, but rather, to send a message that many seem to be without these days. Yes, we are teenagers, and yes we [would like to think that we] are always right. But, sometimes, claiming victory is not always the smartest thing to claim. For instance, I spent $150 on a board that I never really grew to learn how to ride. Now, I could have spent that money on some allergy shots and enjoyed some more red n’ sweet awesomeness, but I chose to fight instead. In the end, we need to be passionate. Whether it is for self gain, or even just to that little touch of purpose to our daily rituals, passion is something to be held. Yet, just as the yin needs the yang, we need to see where peace best fits and where we need to make a stand. My love for strawberries may not have been a a worthy battle, but hopefully this passion (with help from my mother’s wisdom) will lead me down a life worth fighting for; hence the beauty of journalism.
cover: photo by austin cosler / design by alec russell issue one cover design by alec russell
Meet in the middle... t h e v iew s t a ff ed i t o ri a l
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t’s Saturday morning,you wake up all groggy and sorethroated from the previous night’s escapades of screaming and cheering for your school’s football team. All you want is a comforting bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and some reassuring Saturday morning toons. Yet, while dragging your Transformer-themed pamjama’d self downstairs, you recall that today is not just a Saturday morning: it is Homecoming. Ah, darn. No longer do you get to wade in the comforts of childhood; it’s time to make--or break--one of your biggest high school memories. Homecoming is one of the many events that we are taught to treat as one of the most important nights of high school, surpassed perhaps only by Prom. If you were one of the many to attend our school’s Homecoming Dance Sept. 25, you may have noticed a fair amount of dramatics throughout the night. But as for a basic explanation, there was an ongoing battle between the grinders and the grinder-finders. Flashlights, rulers, sit down protests and even escorts out of the building were all part of this epically conflicting night. With this adequately enlightening summary in hand, let’s get to the real issue. The real question here is one that man has always tended to struggle with: who exactly were the good guys? Now, as students, we have a natural tendency to exclaim our innocent and victimized position on any matter, despite the actual merit. So, let’s first look at whether this claim is one built on reason. The United States is a place where living a lay-it-out kind of lifestyle has become the American creed. We. Need. Evidence. So, is there any reason for what was interpreted by many to be harsh enforcement? Although students may not take the
time to read it, let’s look at the legally binding Student Code of Conduct we sign at the beginning of the year for some sort of resolve. After studying this document, one would find no hint of signing our dance-floor-freedoms away. So, dear administration and grinder-finders alike: it may be best if before action is taken place, you show that this kind of behavior is not allowed, preferably in a rule-book sense. Yet, when looked at it in retrospect, stopping this kind of dancing may be a no-brainer. We at the View are not going to take the role of your mother, but grinding may not be the best catalyst in a memory-making kind of night. Yes, we are products of our generation, but grinding is hardly the best way to convey the culture of our high school. We promise, having a fun and truly meaningful night is best accomplished with hands off of the floor. It’s called a dance for a reason, not a grind. So, dance. Even if it means making a complete fool of yourself. So, what can we do about this everlasting battle? Maybe, just maybe, meet in the middle. Yes, the administration and the students seem to exist in two completely different worlds, but we are all people. Perspective is the only way we grow, so respect each other’s. This kind of fighting isn’t exactly a new phenomenon. For generations to come, kids will find some new way to dance inappropriately while the parents become offended. It happened to our parents and it will happen to our kids. It’s just the nature of the beast for us awkward and angsty teenagers. It may be better not to tug at the rope until the other falls down while we could just as easily drop it and coexist. After all, we do spend a better part of a year under the same roof.
alternatives to Ballroom Dancing
The Dougie
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Who Let the Dogs Out?
South students and teachers confess their love (or obsession) for their pets Whether they meow, bark, squeak or chirp, pets are often an important part of the average American family.
In a study conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, it was shown that two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet. South students and teachers agree that pets play a key role in their family, but when do they move from just another family member to a best friend? Haley Raspberry, senior, owns three pets: one dog and two cats. She has had her German Shepherd dog, Allie, for three years and her cats, MeMe and Moca, for a little over a year. “Moca is my favorite because she’s so sweet. She follows me around, and even sleeps with me,” said Raspberry. Raspberry said that after building such a strong connection with her “baby Moca” it will be hard to leave her for college. She said, “I’m gonna take tons of pictures with all my pets before I leave, and post them around my dorm.” It may seem like Raspberry’s love for her cats is just like anyone else’s; however, her good friend Lindsay Harris, senior, thinks it is much more.
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“She might not admit it, but she’s actually obsessed with them. Her life literally revolves around her pets,” said Harris. Another pet lover roaming the halls of South is Nancy Fullerton, communication arts. She has two dogs, both “mutts.” She has had Gusty, who was named after her grandfather’s middle name, for nine years, and Bam-Bam, who her husband named, for three years. “Since I don’t have any children, they are my four-legged furry children,” said Fullerton. Fullerton also said it is the little things like going on walks and playing with them in the backyard that makes her pets so special to her. Justin Haugenberry, junior, said he loves his dog Bo, because he keeps things at home entertaining. “He’s fat and dumb, and once he thought he was drowning in a five-inch deep creek,” laughed Haugenberry. Another humorous thing he does is sit and relax on the couch and watch TV with the family. Haugenberry said, “I think he thinks he’s a human.” Everyone cares for their pets for different reasons, but in the end, all pets have one thing in common. “They give completely unconditional love,” said Fullerton.
in college. “It was just a class that I thought would be easy and I fell in love with it,” Umscheid said of her athletic training course. After taking training in college and receiving her ATC as an athletic trainer, she then became a high school teacher and trainer. Once on the job, Umscheid found out how much more work being a trainer is than she first thought. “I probably treat 20 to 30 kids a day, and From an easy A to a even more on Friday,” Umscheid said. “I’ve never had a day with zero kids.” beloved career Umscheid works in the training room after school every day as late as 7 p.m. Although b y d a n n y kerwi n much hard work is involved, Umscheid said there are perks of being a trainer. ext time you complain “You always have the best seat in that the school week is too long at being five days and over the house,” Umscheid said, “and I’m an adrenaline junkie, so I love it.” 35 hours each week, think of Joining the volunteer student athletic Marcia Umscheid, science, who is at school at least 60 hours per trainer program is now an option being week as a teacher and South’s offered to students. All that is needed is to come introduce yourself and fill out athletic trainer. paperwork. Umscheid offers this program Umscheid, who received for any students who are interested in a Masters degree in Sports Medicine at the University becoming an athletic trainer. If you develop the same love for it as she of Kansas, said she was just does, you could end up with the best seat in looking for an easy A the house for every single game.
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Behind the Lyrics: b y id a p a t t o n
The equation of life is as simple as a half beat or a quarter note; music is the melodic equation to life. It is the
Hype of Piracy
to interact with the bands and many fans hungrily rip open their recently bought albums, with their fingers crossed, hoping they get a chance to meet their favorite band. No luck? Don't worry. You're not the only one. The band La Dispute is a perfect example of what every band should be. I was lucky enough to meet and get to know each member of the band. Unfortunately, most bands are not intimate with their crowd. Meeting a musician shouldn't be an endangered practice. Fans are the ones who are funding their tours and future albums. Many musicians simply want to collect their money and quickly move on to the next venue. With all of the current hype about the economy, music pirating is affecting
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our economy, whether we see it or not. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, music piracy alone causes $12.5 billion in losses every year, and causes 71,060 job losses per year. These figures are astronomical, considering the failure of General Motors and Chrysler are estimated to have cost around 40,000 jobs. Before you open up LimeWire and press download, stop for a second and consider the following: musicians already don't make enough money. If pirating is stopped, album sales will rise. Musicians will earn the salary they deserve. Job losses in the music industry will significantly decrease. Without music what is the point of having ears anyway?
same equation that makes an epic journey from the artist's falsetto, to a compact disc, to a simple set of headphones that fill the ears of a generation. But what happens when the very same artists that help me find serenity become the victims of a crime committed by millions? Since the beginning of the technology age, the argument of plagiarism has stood at half mast. Many question what the harm of pirating music is, and to be honest I question it myself. Without record labels, recording studios, concert venues and, more importantly, without artists, music could not exist. To be 100 percent honest with all of you, I have pirated at least 600 tracks from LimeWire. I saw the issue of piracy and wondered what's so wrong with it. Then I did b y st ep h a ni e gr if f ith a little research and said to myself, ''Wow, this is pretty messed up.'' A review of the last chapter of the Millions of undiscovered Hunger Games Trilogy artists are currently struggling to find a break in this unruly monotony that he story is one part action, part romance, part rebellion. And with Mockingjay the Hunger we call life. First, they must Games trilogy finishes with an entertaining book. get themselves known. That Against the odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the arena twice. The first time, she survived means plenty of meet and as a victor. Known for her complicated romance with fellow tribute Peete Mellark, she also greets, big bucks being spent became a symbol of rebellion to the people of the futuristic Panem and a threat to the Capitol’s on advertisement and a fat iron-fist rule. The second time, she survives because the rebellion picks her. Now, she’s even chunk of time. In the end, more sought after by the Capitol and eerie President Snow. But now, with Peeta in the enemy’s though, most artists are clutches, and the underground government of District 13 forcing to her to step forward as the making merely pennies on face of the rebellion, Katniss tackles her most challenging games yet. the records. In Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins picks up right where her first two books of trilogy--The Sure, if they were to sell Hunger Games and Catching Fire--left off. The protagonist Katniss is now living with her family 100 million records (salute to and a few ssurvivors from her home of District 12 underground in what was thought of as the Lady Gaga), they would have deserted District 13. Panem is at war, and Katniss is expected to step up, to be the Mockingjay, a full wallet, but for many to be the face of the rebellion. who sell only 500,000 copies, As with the first two novels, Collins develops a plot that grips a reader from page to page. the money they make is not We are right in the mind of Katniss as she navigates the murky waters of the war--who to trust? enough to pay for a decent who to follow? And most importantly, what does she do about Peeta, who unlike herself was meal. Artists are getting not rescued from the arena but rather captured by the Capitol? the shaft. They are only It feels as if Collins spent two books setting up this climax of a final war between the people making 6.6 percent, while and the government, but the reader did not realize what they were being set up for till they dive songwriters only receive 4.5 into Mockingjay. And dive I did. percent. Where exactly is the What the Hunger Games series was about -- what Mockingjay centers on -- is the spirit of rest going? To the guy in the people to rise above oppression. It’s impressive for Collins to accomplish this because brilliant leather chair, a.k.a Mr. Mega writing is not apparent in any three of the books. However, Collins was able to come up with a Capitalism, that's where. plot so enticing and intricate that even mediocre writing could tell it. Collins certainly isn’t a John After all is said and done, Steinbeck, but the world she created was too interesting for me to turn away. the artists who poured every Mockingjay, as a whole, will be satisfying. As expected with any third book in a trilogy, it ounce of themselves into the makes sure to tie up all the loose ends--the state of Panem and the seemingly never ending love sound of their CD are making triangle between Katniss, Peete, and Katniss's childhood friend, Gale. $.50 per CD sold. Not even I think that readers have become so accustomed to Collins’s books being full of chaos and enough for a McDouble, turmoil that a moment of peace just doesn’t seem fitting. If you’re an avid reader, you’ll probably ouch. And Mr. Capitalist is find the ending to be too unbalanced in comparison to the rest of the series. And you’ll probably counting mucho cheddar. find it to be too rushed and too perfect. If you’re a true reader, you’ll probably find the last So musicians become a bit chapter to be a true testament to the lack of elegant writing. The entire series ran off the energy more incentive driven. At live of the plot, and when she ran out of plot, Collins just fell flat. +page five. shows it is a rare occurrence
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Studio Shutdown W
popular place of employment for teens shuts down
here can you eat dinner, watch a movie and make money? No, ladies, not a traditional teenage date; rather a popular place of employment for South students, Studio Movie Grill. However, if one has attempted to visit this sit-down movie theater/restaurant lately, they may have found it to be a fruitless effort. Studio Movie Grill closed its doors on Sept. 10 for good. According to Trey Cummings, junior and ex-employee, Studio Movie Grill (or SMG) was a host to over 150 high school workers. For some students at South, the closing was bit more than simply inconvenient. Briana Luevano, senior, was a host and had been working there for six months. According to Luevano, SMG closed early on Thursday, Sept. 9 and she was released early due to claims of “broken projectors.” Later, she found out that U-Haul workers had started taking down the movie equipment for their closing the following day. Cummings explained the reason behind the close. “SMG closed down due to being close to AMC and their seniority. They got all new movies and only allowed us to get them after they were done,” Cummings said. Cummings was one of many South students that worked at theater and had been there since opening in April. Brian Schultz, co-founder of Studio Movie Grill, spoke to The Kansas City Star about their entertainment warfare held against AMC. “The distributors made a business decision not to support us — or the Kansas City community in having
Homecoming
South set a record for attendance at this year’s dance, but in the same breath they may have also set a record for most people to sit down and protest in a school gymanasium.
At the dance, held Sept. 25, there were complaints of the DJ not playing quality music. The DJ was hired by STUCO based purely on price and materials. The hired DJ had the most competent set up for the price, having the most speakers and WiFi capability, according to Drew Lake, senior STUCO member. The DJ was so unprofessional at points that the student body actually sat down and refused to dance. “Like anyone is going to dance to country music,” said sophomore Kent Masters. Lake said STUCO is determined to fix the problem by Courtwarming but it could be too late.
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different entertainment choices,” Schultz told The Star. He spoke of the company’s plan to continue operating out of their previous locations in Atlanta, Dallas and Houston. Due to the sudden shut-down, Luevano had to receive the news of her unemployment during school on Friday. “I had heard that people were posting that Studio closed down on Facebook, but I didn’t think much of it until I got a call in third block on Friday,” said Luevano. Luevano is now looking for another job in hopes to -Opened April 9, 2010 continue saving -Eight Movie Screens up for college. Yet, she said -Employed 150 people she will always - Five months of bUSINESS remember the closed on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 good times spent at SMG. “I loved Studio. It had everything,” said Cummings. “Good food, great equipment and fun people. It’s a shame it had to close.”
Hoopla
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“Yes it does affect Courtwarming,” Masters said. “Unless the ticket prices go down or a new DJ is used... it’s not worth the money.” The DJ was not the only hole that sank the Homecoming ship that night, as many students complained of the chaperones literally getting in the way of their usual dancing. “Grinding” has been a controversial part of the school dances for quite a while, but was never extensively enforced until now. Students complained of not just of the chaperones’ harsh enforcement, but the extreme to which it was carried out. According to Chole Jones, junior, some chaperones would physically move students off the floor. “They might think our dancing was disrespectful, but the way they were making us stop is what was really disrespectful,” said Jones. The chaperones themselves had a different view on student dancing,
citing other local high schools with stricter policies. “Kids know what’s right and what’s wrong, nothing belligerent,” said John Carr, Assistant Principal. “We’re definitely not being harsh. Staley has to do ballroom dancing. We don’t have restrictions like that, but there are limits what [kids] can do.” Although the dance was different than expected, attendees still had plenty to appreciate. STUCO had its largest turn out in the history of South, according to Lake. “At one point, the large gym and the small gym were completely filled up with kids,” Carr said. STUCO also created a waterfall and the decorations were in full detail to the jungle theme. For a dance that had such issues, STUCO may be able to remain positive about the fact that they have no where to go, but up.
the future of music. omg. a look into the park hill south music scene by jor dan boucher
Beats blast, adrenaline pumps, voices and melodies combine together into what we call music. It all begins with a pencil and piece of paper, writing down and recording experiences to create something truly original. Last year, seniors Justin Dixon, Blake Philips and Kyle Wilenbrink decided to take a leap into the world of music and do something different. They decided to start their own rap group. Beginning as Phixon Productions, the new assembly emerged into something no one has seen before at South. “We were just messing around in our free time,” Dixon said, “then just decided to actually try recording.” Support soon flourished as friends and family openly showed their support for the group, recordings and songs. Their parents helped by financially supporting the group, providing a beat pad, a microphone with shock mount and pop screen and a mixer. “My mom puts up with the sound and helped pay for the equipment,” Philips said, “and she’s tried to understand our music.” This hip hop/rap hobby was all fun and games but transformed into an opportunity when doors opened for the group. “We’re also getting close to local rappers like B Double E and Nesto,” Philips said. “Joining their street team, we help promote them and their music. We’ve made tracks of our own stuff and given them out to people.” On the weekends, after a night, inspiration flows and the boys write more than just a song, but a story about their vitality. “Our music is about our lifestyle,” Dixon said. “Partying and hanging loose.”
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Each member plays a role in writing, producing and editing all the tracks. Each role just as important as the other. As Dixon and Philips write, the two “lay down their tracks” and put Willenbrink in charge of the producing aspect of it. “All the music gets run by me to make sure it sounds good because I have the best taste,” said Willenbrink. “But Justin takes what he experiences in life and every day and puts it down on paper. He’s a great writer.” Beginning as friends, finding new talent and expressing to the world in a new way, these boys enjoy what they do. “[The best part about our rap group] is just messing around with the guys. Our freestyle battles are the best,” Philips said. “It gives us a chance to talk trash on each other all in good fun.” Not necessarily trying to get anything specific out of the experience, Dixon, Philips and Willenbrink said they just “hang loose” and have fun, letting the opportunities come to them rather than chasing after fame. “It’s not hard to put beats and voices together, but to master a song, there’s a lot of small things that make a song good,”
Dixon said. “We’re not trying to get famous or anything, it’s all for fun. But if we did get famous, I would do what I do every day.” As more of a hobby than an attempt at acclamation, Phixon Productions promotes the life of a teenager. They put it all together, lay it all down, and create a group that promotes music to reach out to the student body.
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Go to phsview.com for music from each featured band.
“[The best part about our rap group] is just messing around with the guys. Our freestyle battles are the best.” - Blake Philips, senior
Q and A with TheTempest Q: How long has the band been together? A: “We started [The Tempest] at the
beginning of the summer but have been in bands for four years.”
Q: What genre would you call your band? A: “Hard rock,” said Andrew Nassab. Q: Who are the members and who plays what? A: Alex Gaskill, senior, Park Hill South, guitar
Pwn
members: Dillon Phillips, Miguel Rodriguez, Tucker Janzing
metal, punk, rap
Aveate
members: Jacob Blank, Josh Kirby, Wills Van doorn, Alex Gross
hard rock
Cimino
members: Kyle Cimino, Trevor Brown, Sebastian Anderson
modern rock and roll
Hannah Gaskill, junior, Park Hill South, vocals Andrew Nassab, freshman, Park Hill South, bass Caleb Fankhauser, sophomore, Park Hill, drums Emiy Battmer, senior, Park Hill, piano/keyboard
Q: How do your parents support you? A: “They’re awesome. They pay for a lot. We’ve been working hard but they help us fugure out what we want to do and what to spend out money on,” said Hannah Gaskill. Q: What’s a favorite memory?
A: “We got to play main stage at 'Battle for Red White and Boom.' Recording together was a good memory because it was the first time in the studio together. I love that we write and the hardest thing is putting together the arrangement because we have five people. Some of our parts clash,” said Hannah Gaskill.
Q: What future plans do you have? A: “[We plan to] get a CD out and sell them and
to play at 'The Battle of the Bands' here at South and at California Dreamin,” said Alex Gaskill.
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Walking for a Cure by eliz abeth william s
JDRF type one diabetes fundraiser walk to find a cure: Fun, Friends, Free Food!
here are over 1.4 million people in the US who have type one juvenile diabetes, according to healthscout.com. Diabetes is becoming more and more common among both adults and children alike but, specifically, type one diabetes can be diagnosed to children from birth to their later teen years. With juvenile diabetes on the rise, it seems as though finding a cure is becoming something more than important, but necessary. JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) works around the clock to help out in finding a cure for this disease that's just short of reaching epidemic numbers. They are not alone. Last year, South’s DECA raised money for JDRF by selling shoes at lunch. DECA was able to raise around $6,000 in 2008. Although JDRF sells shoes to raise money, they also hold a walk every year to raise money for diabetes. From joining the A+ program to helping students in the district, to even helping out in their own communities, volunteering is an important part of South life. The JDRF walk to cure diabetes is one way to help out and to get volunteer hours for college. “I like to give back to the
community,” said Christian Dunker, senior. This year the JDRF walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9. The walk is approximately two miles and all money raised goes to the research efforts for finding a cure for type one diabetes, which will help out those 1.4 million children and adults who share the disease. “Having diabetes definitely ostracizes you from other kids who don’t have it,” said Austin Dorrell, sophomore. Dorrell said that he has diabetes so he knows first hand how it feels to have to test blood sugar and make sure it is in the right range. He is one of many who participate in the JDRF walks and this will be his tenth year going. One of the things he tries to do is to get as many people as he can to come out and join in this fundraising event. “One of my friends has diabetes. He’s a good kid and I feel like if I could help out a buddy, it’d be worth it,” said Dunker, referring to his friend Dorrell. Dorrell especially stresses the point that anyone can come, even if they do not have a personal relationship with anyone with diabetes. There are over 200 walks worldwide
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Some Americans are conflicted with thought that members of the same religion of the 9/11 attack would consider the thought of building a mosque near ground zero. Others see it as generalization.
Imam Feisal Abul Rauf, a Muslim leader, thinks that it is acceptable and wants to build a Mosque (Muslim house of worship) near Ground Zero. The people of the United States seem to be torn between whether or not they want to approve the building of this mosque or to deny the suggestion. The twin towers fell nine years ago, and many are still upset about the situation. “This is not a legal issue. Every third grade civics student should know that supporters of the Mosque have the right to purchase the property and build this mosque. However, just because the developers have the legal right does not make it right,” said Mike Nelson, social studies. Many turned to President Obama for the answer. He said he believes Muslims are within their right to build their place of worship but that the
and just last year almost half a million people joined in the efforts to find a cure for diabetes, according to the Fall newsletter of the Kansas City Chapter. The Kansas City Chapter also says that along with these half a million people came $75 million, and that’s just the money that came from the JDRF walk. There are at least a dozen other fundraisers specifically aimed to help find a cure for people with type one juvenile diabetes. Although the main point of the walk is to trail the two miles, there is also live entertainment, family activities, bouncy inflatables for kids and, of course, free food. Participating in this fundraiser is not difficult. A personal donation is not even necessary so long as others are sponsoring the walker. “Usually we have a 20 person team come out. You can bring whoever’s willing to walk,” said Dorrell. Although the exact cause of diabetes is still unknown, according to mayoclinic.com, one thing is for sure: supporting the cause can only spur the research forward. And with more research, the more real the hope of finding a cure becomes.
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nation should never forget those who lost their lives and those who responded to the 9/11 attacks, and that everyone should remember the enemy. According to newsmax.com, many American leaders think that this is a way for the Muslims to show their “victory” and that it would be very insulting to the people who were murdered there. Pamela Geller, a conservative, who was interviewed by CNN said, ''We feel that it is a cemetery and sacred ground and the dead should be honored. To build a 13-story mega mosque on the cemetery, on the site of the largest attack in American history, I think, is incredibly insensitive.'' ABC News interviewed Feisal Abul Rauf and he talked about how if he would have known that this subject would have brought up so much pain and confusion to everyone he wouldn't have done it, or brought it up. Although this is a very controversial subject, it was decided that they would not allow the Muslim church to be built on Ground Zero.
“Just because the developers have the legal right does not make it right.”
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Fans go all the way for the volleyball team b y h a rri so n white What is bright yellow, loud, proud and at every South volleyball game? The South Side Service.
South Side Service is a group of South guys who go to all volleyball games, both home and away. It was started by Connor Cukar, junior, who is head member of the Service. Cukar started the service to continue a tradition his older brother started when he was at South. “[We’re here to] be louder and prouder,” said Cukar. “We’re the seventh man on the court. We’re here to pump ‘em up,” said Cukar. The volleyball team has not lost a match that the South Side Service has attended. According to Luke Ravenscraft, junior and Service member, The JV team was in a tight match losing 21-24 when the Service rallied the Panthers to a 26-24 win. “They always make you excited to play,” said Bridget Paulk, senior. “They’re a lot of fun and always the loudest, even at away games.” Members always sit together in their bright, neon t-shirts. They wear them so the girls always know where to look for them in the stands. “[My favorite part is] the intensity of every game,” said Ravenscraft. The Service shows up early to games and “warms up” before the game starts. They gather in the parking lot and have their own volleyball games using Cukar’s smiley face volleyball. The S.S.S. encourages other South students to show spirit and come up with their own groups. They say they will continue to show up to all volleyball games. photo by Austin Cosler
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Hey Panthers! Hey what?
they’ve Got spirit. what about you?
YOGURTINI IS LATEST CRAZe
by ida patton
by cydney c onner
Mrs. Becker Teachers at south show their animal within
Mrs. Fullerton
STUDENTS ROCKIN’ spirit wear
SENIOR Kelsey Lenhert lives up to her STUCO name
Who’s the man behind the suit?
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ith the funky style, the cheap prices and delicious frozen yogurt, students are finding that they enjoy Yogurtini, a new frozen yogurt store in Zona Rosa. “The flavors are so fresh, they’re like a party in your mouth,” said Erin Price, junior. Yogurtini was created by two college students in Arizona, and opened in Zona Rosa at the beginning of June. There are other stores very similar to this new restaurant, for instance, Peachwave and Red Mango. They are all separately owned, though they seem similar in many ways. Many of South’s students work at Yogurtini. Bridget Barry, junior, has been working at Yogurtini since the end of the summer and loves it. “It’s not hard. You’re just busy all the time. Everything has to be done correctly,” said Barry. For someone who has never been there, it might be a little confusing. When the customer walks in the door there is an employee to assist anyone who needs it. From there, grab the size cup, choose the flavor of yogurt, choose the toppings and put it on a scale. It costs 39 cents per ounce, which is a pretty good deal. They have 75 plus toppings and 16 flavors at a time. With the changing seasons, comes an array of new flavors. The toppings range from anything to cereal, to fresh fruit and candy. There is quite a selection. “Swirl it. Top it. Weigh it. Pay it. That’s what our shirts say,” said Barry. Barry would recommend it to anyone. Quite frankly, with the great prices and yummy yogurt, you’d be crazy not to experience such a place.
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Ethan Robb, junior
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“baller shorts”
sweat pants “sweats”
flip-flops “slides”
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OUTSIDE The Park Hill “Curse”
The shadowy history of the myth that surrounds every Park Hill-Park Hill South contest by dann y jo n es
There we were on Friday, Sept. 10, still cheering, standing in those God-forsaken aluminum bleachers, looking into the punishing setting sun onto a football field that had already decided its winner. We were down
again, late, trailing by 13 with a minute to go. They had the ball. We were out of timeouts. We were out of hope. Again. It is a cynical, harsh assessment, but one that seems to circle the halls of South almost every year. They got us again. The feeling isn’t centered on the football team. Ask any South student how we athletically overall stack up against the Trojans, and nine out of ten will tell you the same thing: they get us every time, regardless of sport, season, location or disposition. I am here to set that record straight. They don’t get us every time. Far from it, actually. Here are the facts, on a short list: - The boys swim team has never lost a duel to Park Hill. Ever. - The volleyball team boasts a 28-7 record since South's inception in ‘98, an .800 winning percentage. - The boys basketball team has won 14 out of 19 games against Park Hill, including six years (from 2002-2008) when South won eight times in a row. - Since South joined Park Hill in cross-country Class 4A, the boys cross country team has finished ahead of Park Hill in the season’s final ranking eight out of 10 times. - Combined, the boys and girls golf teams are 21-3-1 when
playing the Trojans -- the boys are 10-2 in 11 years, while the girls are 11-1-1 in the same time frame. Not only that, but the softball team, girls soccer team and girls swim team all have winning records all-time against Park Hill, the girls track team has a state title (Park Hill team’s best ever finish was 3rd), and South's cheerleading has won three state titles along with a dance team championship in 2008. In short, we wear the pants in the PH / PHS relationship. Nevertheless, you can’t deny there’s a certain negative vibe that surrounds every Trojan/Panther matchup. For some reason, it’s in our heads that we have to be better than them -- even though in most sports, we already are. Unfortunately, much of our success against the Trojans comes in sports that don’t garner big fan bases, but the fact that we don’t see it is a mark on us, the student body -- not the athletic program. And before we start throwing accusations, let's realize that the football team shoulders an unfair amount of blame for this supposed “curse”. Sure, they’ve struggled against Park Hill in the past, but in the last nine years they’ve also compiled an impressive 51-26 record. In other words, they’ve won about two out of every three since 2002. Not too shabby. What does all this mean? Its time for us to wake up and realize there’s more to be proud of here than most people think. It’s easy to measure your success by comparing yourself to your rival, so if you hear a Trojan getting big-headed, show them these stats. It’ll keep them quiet for a while.
“In short, we wear the pants in the PH/PHS relationship.”
photo by Lyndasay Ryan
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outh freshman football, historically, had never beaten rival Park Hill, ever. That is, until the current freshman defeated the Trojans 29-19 on Sept. 8. Freshman are aware and proud that they are the first to defeat the Trojans. Carson Reid, quarterback, said, “It’s pretty great being the first ones to do something new.” But these freshman don’t dwell in the past. “It’s good to start off with a win. We’ve got to keep winning, that’s the plan,” Austin Miller, fullback, said. Reid also said that South does not have any easy opponents on the schedule. According to the team, one of the key reasons this team has been so successful in the early season is chemistry. Corey Land, running back, said, “We’re all friends and we play really well together.”
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Miller added that the team is loaded with talent and is stacked in a lot of positions. The freshmen last year posted a solid record of 8-1, but the new Panthers on the block feel they have a better team than the freshman of '09-'10. “We plan on winning all of our games, and we beat Park Hill which they didn’t,” Miller said. Although this class does claim bragging rights on the win over the rival Trojans, they are also positive about the future for both themselves and the class above them. “Junior and senior years will be a good chance for us to go to state with how much talent will be on the team,” Reid said. The chance of South making it to the dome in St. Louis in the future could be a possibility. “With our grade and the one above us,” Miller said, “there’s so much talent, it’s scary.”
Cross Country star James Bowlin is catching eyes with his record breaking achievements this season
South’s Swim Star
photo by logan tucker-nelson
Running to a Record Breaking Season
Ricardo Maestri, a foreign exchange student from Italy, is breaking South’s swim records left and right by m ar ie hahn
One of South’s newest students, foreign exchange student Ricardo Maestri, is creating quite a buzz for his achievements in swimming. The Italian-
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At the start of the Cross Country season, the team has an annual timed trial of 2.1 miles. This year, senior James
RECORDS BROKEN
Bowlin: 2.1 miles in 10 minutes, 57 seconds Maestri: 100 free, 100 fly, 500 free and 200 IM photo by lyndsay ryan
Bowlin blew all the others’ timed attempts off the pavement, finishing the trial in a mere 10 minutes and 57 seconds. This is Bowlin’s third year of running with South’s Cross Country team, and he said he has been hard at work at every practice he has attended. Bowlin believes that regardless of a person’s natural abilities, hard work is what truly pays off in the end. “I’ve always been pretty fast, but I work hard to get as fast as I can,” said Bowlin. Bowlin said that he truly enjoys his sport, especially the competitive aspect, adding, “I just love to run, and I really like the overall atmosphere.” His admiration for running came into play when he once ran 15 miles at the Hospital Hill Half Marathon downtown, the most ground that the cross country runner has ever covered. As for his coaches and teammates, he could not be more happy with them. “Our coaches are great. They know exactly what to do to get us going. My teammates are great too. We have fun, but we still work hard.” said Bowlin. His coach, Brad Banning, is predicting a bright future for Bowlin. “I already have colleges calling for James,” he said. “He broke Jesse Chettle’s old record, who’s now running at Western Colorado University.” Bowlin said that he is proud of himself for beating the record, saying that “it felt like all of my hard work paid off.” The senior is planning on continuing his love for Cross Country after high school, saying that he really wants to run in college. Bowlin has been looking into Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, not only for the academic programs that the school offers, but for the Cross Country team as well.
born student has been swimming for a total of 14 years, in his hometown on the eastern side of Milan. Maestri has been breaking South swim records in only his second swim meet that other teammates strive to achieve their entire season, including the 100 free, 100 fly, 500 free and 200 IM. Despite his talent, he takes his achievements lightly, and does not let himself get a big head. “I’m pretty proud of myself,” said Maestri. “It’s not too bad of a feeling when you get to break records.” For Maestri, his reason for swimming is not because it is something that comes naturally to him; it is more about his love for the sport. “I love being in the water. It’s about changing the element you are in,” he said. As opposed to his team in Italy where almost all of his teammates were younger, Maestri has made a lot of friends on the South team. The teammates are constantly together, which tends to bring them closer to each other. “I think we’re a really good team,” said Maestri, “We’re all friends, and we hang out after practice.” The feeling is mutual for the teammates. Senior Weston Branchick said that Maestri’s talent helps keep the rest of the team motivated. “He’s really fast and motivates you to go faster so you don’t get lapped in practice,” said Branchick. Maestri also had nothing but good things to say about his coach, Steven De La Piedro, saying “He’s great. He’s really funny, and keeps us motivated.” When he returns to his home in Italy, he plans on continuing to pursue swimming. Though there are no college sports in Italy, Maestri still has another year of high school awaiting him back at home, which gives him some time to see where his talent may take him. The senior will be in the U.S. for a total of 10 months, ending his time at South in June. That leaves another nine months for Maestri here in the U.S., plenty of time for him to possibly break a few more records here at South.
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