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PIRATE PRESS November 2014 2 Features College fairs provide information to students
By Ross Reynolds
More than 70 colleges were present at the North County College Fair which was hosted in the main gym at Pattonville High School. For many students, this is the first chance to talk to college recruiters. College fairs are a great resource when trying to find the perfect school to attend after high school. The fairs include a number of tables set up with information and each has a school representative to answer questions. “I would encourage students to find a list of the attending colleges and decide which ones they are interested in talking to ahead of time,” Brian Heger, admissions counselor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, said. “They should come prepared with a few questions to ask the representative, and specifically questions that aren’t answered on our website.” Senior Christina Collier found the event helpful. “College fairs are a cool way of finding out school information,” Collier said. “They can help to make a lot of the decisions easier.” The fairs are important in finding whether or not a school you are interested in attending has your major. “Keep an open mind about majors though,” Northwest Missouri State
Junior Lorerco Anthony visits with a representative of Lindenwood University-Belleville at the Pattonville college fair on September 25. University representative Gina Smith said. “Students tend to gravitate toward majors and careers which are prominent in popular media, but the best fit for some students may be majors which are unfamiliar, but for which their talents are a perfect fit.” The key to the college search is starting early, according to Mississippi State admissions counselor Leanna Baldner. “Research online majors or schools you are interested in,” Baldner said. “Narrow it down by attending college fairs or college rep visits to your high school.” These fairs can become a big factor in the decisions you make after high school. “College fairs are extremely informative and very helpful,” senior Maggie Decker said.
When considering which college to attend, Heger believes there are three large factors each student should consider. “Cost, location, and area of study,” Heger said. “Currently, our total cost for a year is right around $18,519. This is among the lowest in the state of Illinois.” Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is a mid-sized university located just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. “We have over 220 total areas of study, inclduing 90 undergraduate majors,” Heger said. “Therefore, students attending SIUE have a large variety of academic programs in which they can receive a Bachelor’s dgree.” The St. Louis area hosts many college fairs during the beginning of the school year, mainly in the months of September and early October, but colleges reach out to students constantly. “Read every communication, whether it’s postal mail, email or social media, from the colleges where you have applied to and have been accepted,” Smith said. “Many students miss important financial aid and scholarship opportunities because they become overwhelmed by the number of emails, phone calls, letters, tweets and everything else sent out by colleges.”
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To-Do List for the College Fair
Before the College Fair Questions to Ask Yourself q What size school do I want to attend? q What major do I wish to study? q What kind of town do I want to live in for school? q Do I want to attend a two-year, four-year, singlegender, or religiously-affiliated school? q Do I want to participate in athletics, clubs, Greek life? Questions to Ask at the College Fair How to Get the Right Information q Ask if they have your major. q What are the application deadlines for admission/ financial aid? q What is the average GPA of last year’s freshmen? q What academic services do you offer to students? q What high school courses are required? q What was the average ACT/SAT last year? q What are average class sizes in my area of interest? q How many graduate in four years in my content area? During the College Fair How to Get the Most Out of It q Pick up a fair college directory and get a bag to carry materials that you collect. q Visit the schools that are closest to your needs and follow your search criteria. q Ask the same questions you have developed to each representative you visit. q Take notes of what you find helpful and interesting. q Branch out your possibilities, don’t just visit wellknown schools. After the College Fair It doesn’t end just because you left the College Fair q Review information to help narrow down your choices. q Send a thank you note or email to the college representatives that you met with at the fair.
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The real truth about Greek life on campus Not everything you read, see in movies is true about fraternities, sororities
By Jordan Colquitt and Rachel Polster Animal House. Revenge of the Nerds. Legally Blonde. Monsters University. Accepted. For the most part, Greek life on college campuses is portrayed in movies as a lot of partying and hazing, but 2012 Pattonville graduate Brendan Everson said that is not reality. “For the most part, myths and rumors about Greek life are a lot like the Internet,” Everson said. “There
is good information out there, but there is certainly a lot of baloney.” At Missouri State, there are 20 fraternities, and each one is different. “That’s why there are so many,” Everson said. “If you are interested in Greek life, it is a good idea to go to as many rush events as you can to see which one suits you.” Being a part of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Missouri State has been a great experience for Everson and he said joining a frater-
nity was one of the better decisions he has made in his life. “The brotherhood we have, in my opinion, is the best on campus and being in a fraternity also give me more opportunities to meet new people and get more involved on campus.” Everson said doing community service and helping out with his fraternity’s and other Greek organization’s philanthropies really feels good. And that means working with other groups, including the sororities.
Kristen Dehner, a 2012 Pattonville graduate, joined Missouri State’s chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha. “Being in a sorority has given me a home-awayfrom-home,” Dehner said. “I have over 200 women that I can count on to be there for me when I need a shoulder to cry on, someone to get ice cream and talk with, or laugh with about silly things that happened that day.” She has lived in the sorority house now for two years.
“I love living there because I always have girls to talk to and someone to do homework with.” In fact, being involved in Greek life might improve your grades. In Spring 2014, the allcampus GPA of students at Missouri State was 3.09, while the male-only GPA was 2.95, but Theta Chi fraternity had a chapter GPA of 3.16 which topped the all-fraternity GPA of 2.87 and Alpha Chi Omega has a 3.29 GPA, better than the all-female 3.2 GPA.
Popular national fraternities in America
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Members: 14,000 Chapters: 244 Established: 1856 Motto: “The True Gentleman” Twitter: @sae1856
Pi Kappa Alpha
Members: 14,000 Chapters: 220 Established: 1868 Motto: “Once a Pike, Always a Pike” Twitter: @PiKappaAlpha
Sigma Chi
Members: 15,700 Chapters: 242 Established: 1855 Motto: “In This Sign You Shall Conquer” Twitter: @SigmaChi
Sigma Nu
Members: 230,000 Chapters: 279 Established: 1869 Motto: “Excelling with Honor” Twitter: @SigmaNuHQ
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Members: 15,200 Chapters: 342 Established: 1901 Motto: “Building Balanced Men” Twitter: @OfficialSigEp
Beta Theta Pi
Members: 8,000 Chapters: 129 Established: 1839 Motto: “Cooperation Makes Strength” Twitter: @BetaThetaPi
Lambda Chi Alpha
Members: 15,200 Chapters: 195 Established: 1909 Motto: “Crescent in the Cross” Twitter: @LambdaChiAlpha
Alpha Tau Omega
Members: 8,000 Chapters: 140 Established: 1865 Motto: “Love and respect” Twitter: @AlphaTauOmega
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Members: 10,810 Chapters: 292 Established: 1899 Motto: “...for personal worth and character” Twitter: @TKE_Fraternity
Alpha Pi Alpha
Members: 290,000 Chapters: 800 Established: 1906 Motto: “First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all” Twitter: @apa1906NETwork
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There is a numerous amount of pros and cons to joining a fraternity or sorority, and membership fees, housing costs, and time are just a few factors one must consider before wanting to become a part of Greek life.
PROS
v This is an easy way to make friends and expand your social circle. During Rush Week, you can meet other girls in other sororities and boys in fraternities. v Participating in Greek life is an excellent way to practice leadership skills by being in charge of philanthropy events, recruitment and social gatherings. v Many houses have academic standards that they want their “brothers” or “sisters” to fulfill. This is a highly-effective way to make sure everyone keeps his or her grades up. v When you complete college and are looking for a job, including that you were part of Greek life can help the employer identify with you over different Greek traditions. From being a part of Greek life, you can easily make connections, not only with the men and women in your chapter, but members around the world.
CONS
v It is expensive to be in a fraternity or sorority. The new membership cost for Greek life chapters is roughly between $1,500 and $2,000 for the first semester. This might include a meal plan and rent for the house, national membership dues, chapter membership dues and other things. v Many rules and regulations must be followed when in a fraternity or sorority. Many include specific study hours or attendance policies. v Hazing is illegal and not allowed on most college campuses, but it’s not a universal rule. Although many Greek chapters are careful to follow the hazing rules the school has in stone, it can happen and can be dangerous physically and emotionally. v There is a certain stereotype about members of fraternities and sororities and that could be passed on to you. There is a stigma about Greek life in general and certain houses on campuses.
Popular national sororities in America
Zeta Tau Alpha
Members: 231,000 Chapters: 162 Established: 1898 Motto: “Seek the Noblest” Twitter: @ZTAFraternity
Pi Beta Phi
Members: 230,000 Chapters: 200 Established: 1867 Motto: “...enrich lives through community service” Twitter: @PiBetaPhiHQ
Delta Gamma
Members: 210,000 Chapters: 147 Established: 1873 Motto: “Do Good” Twitter: @deltagamma
Kappa Delta
Members: 230,000 Chapters: 149 Established: 1897 Motto: “...strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest” Twitter: @KappaDeltaHQ
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Members: 260,000 Chapters: 140 Established: 1870 Motto: “Aspire to Be” Twitter: @KappaKappaGamma
Delta Delta Delta
Members: 200,000 Chapters: 139 Established: 1888 Motto: “Let us steadfastly love one another.” Twitter: @TriDelta
Alpha Delta Pi
Members: 220,000 Chapters: 151 Established: 1851 Motto: “We Live For Each Other” Twitter: @AlphaDeltaPi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Members: 151,000 Chapters: 200 Established: 1897 Motto: “Women Enriched Through Lifelong Friendship” Twitter: @AlphaOmicronPi
Chi Omega
Members: 310,000 Chapters: 176+ Established: 1895 Motto: “Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals” Twitter: @ChiOmegaXO
Alpha Phi
Members: 200,000 Chapters: 152 Established: 1872 Motto: “Union hand in hand” Twitter: @AlphaPhiIntl
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PIRATE PRESS November 2014 8 Features Community colleges provide a ‘free ride’ to students courtesy of the A+ Scholarship Krohn works with Pattonville students participating in the A+ program By Rachel Polster
The A+ Schools Program was established in 1993 as a way to assure that all students are well-prepared to pursue advanced education and employment. “For students who meet the requirements of the A+ program, they are eligible for tuition to attend any Missouri public community college or public vocational or technical school for two years,” said Becky Krohn, Pattonville’s A+ coordinator. With a minimum of $6,000 a year, the A+ Program will pay for students to get at least an associates degree at the participating schools. “If you go to a 4-year college instead, there are some schools that give scholarship money to students that have completed the A+ Program,” Krohn said. “Truman and Webster are two schools and I have a list
What is the A+ Program?
The A+ program is a scholarship program designed to provide students attending participating A+ schools with scholarships to local two-year community colleges or vocational/ technical schools.
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Contact the school you would like to attend and ask them about what requirements they have for attending their college. Also apply for FAFSA every school year.
in my office that has at least 20 other schools.” Krohn said the scholarships might be around $1,000 but that money stacks on top of the money students get from other scholarships and resources. Money isn’t the only reason to consider the community college option. “I think every kid should be in the program because it’s a great back-up just in case their first plan doesn’t work out,” Krohn said. Last year, Pattonville had the highest number of seniors eligible for the A+ Program. “We had about 130 students meet all the requirements but certainly more
kids were eligible if they signed up.” Krohn would estimate that about one-quarter or a third of the students actually used the money. The benefits of being in the program are great. If a student isn’t sure what they want to study, Krohn suggests a student begin taking classes at the community college level before transferring to a 4-year college or university. “It’s a great place to start exploring career options while completing your general education requirements at no costs.” One of the requirements a student must fulfill is that students perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring to younger kids. “They can do this in any Pattonville school at the elementary, middle school or high school level,” Krohn said. “What’s great about it is the 50 tutoring hours can count as community service
Eligible A+ Community Colleges and Vocational Technical Schools Arcadia Valley Career Technical Ctr Boonslick Technical Educ. Center Brookfield Area Career Center Cape Girardeau Car & Tech Center Car. & Tech. Center At Ft. Osage Carrollton Area Career Center Carthage Technical Center Cass Career Center Clinton Technical School Columbia Area Career Center Crowder College Current River Career Center Dallas County Career Center Davis H. Hart Career Center East Central College Eldon Career Center Excelsior Springs Career Center Four Rivers Career Center Franklin Technology Center
Student Eligibility r Sign an A+ Student Agreement. r Attend an A+ high school for three consecutive years immediately prior to graduation. r Graduate from PHS with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above on 4.0 grading scale. r Graduate with cumulative attendance record of 95% or better. r Beginning with the Class of 2015, all students must pass the Algebra
I EOC with a score of advanced or proficient but may meet this requirement by achieving a qualifying score on the ACT or COMPASS test. r Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring of younger students. r Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of unlawful use of alcohol and drugs. r Students must enroll in the A+ Program by Sept. 30 of their senior year.
for the graduation requirement that we have for every student so there really isn’t a good reason not to sign up for this program.” For students who may need some time to adjust to college life, either academically or emotionally, the community college environment might be the perfect fit for the beginning of their collegiate career.
Community colleges provide a lot of opportunites to give students the full experience of college life, complete with activities, athletics, academics and many other paths to success. “I don’t think spending the extra money is worth the difference,” Krohn said. “A free education sounds pretty nice to me.”
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Arkansas........................26 Bradley...........................26 Central Methodist..........21 Central Missouri............22 Columbia College..........24 Cornell College.........23-29 Creighton.......................29 Culver Stockton.............23 Drake........................23-28 Drury..............................25 Eastern Illinois...............22 Evansville......................25 Fontbonne......................23 Harris-Stowe..................21 Hope College.................26 Illinois College...............24 Illinois State...................24 Illinois Wesleyan.........28.5 Indiana State...................23 Kalamazoo College .......28 Kansas............................24 Knox College.................27 Lindenwood...................24 Maryville.......................24 McKendree....................24 Millikin..........................24 Missouri......................25.5 Missouri Baptist.............20 Missoui-Kansas City....24.7 Missouri S&T...........25-30 Missouri Southern..........21 Missouri-St. Louis..........24 Missouri Western...........20 Murray State...................23 Northwest MO State......23 Rockhurst....................24.5 Saint Louis.....................27 Saint Mary......................18 SIU-Carbondale.............21 SIU-Edwardsville..........21 Southeast Missouri State.18 Truman...........................27 Washington Univ.......30-33 Wichita State..................23 Westminster....................21
ACT tips for every student
By Ross Reynolds “Although not the only measure, so much rides on the ACT for college,” said English teacher Dr. Janet Baldwin. Pattonville is aware of this, and has an ACT Prep class. The class is taught by Baldwin and math teacher Ms. Stacy Manship. “The class is extremely helpful because we are able to help students practice the things that we know are on the test,” Baldwin said. She said many of the same things are on the test every year. On average, students that have taken the class have gained anywhere between 1 to 7 points on the test, according to Baldwin. Pattonville has ACT scores that are higher than both the state and the national average. Starting in spring 2015, the state of Missouri is requiring all school districts to give the ACT to juniors during the school day. “I would like to point out the importance of students’ ACT scores and GPAs,” Brian Heger, admission counselor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, said. “These two factors play a very large role in deciding admission and scholarships.” Therefore, he can not stress enough to students that starting from Day 1, freshman year, their GPAs do matter. “I have seen many students that really dropped the ball for just one year, or even one semester, and were not able to redeem their GPA enough to be admitted,” Heger said. “It’s
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ACT Prep students take a practice ACT test. heart-breaking on my end. We, as admissions counselors really do want our students to be admitted and to go to the school of their dreams.” The ACT Prep class covers many of the topics that are on the test. The subjects covered are math and reading mainly. Social studies and science are covered through the reading. The writing portion of the ACT will now be required for all students. “Colleges want to see students writing ability, and this helps to show it,” Baldwin said. Pattonville offers many ways to prepare for the test besides the ACT Prep class. “There are more opportunities than just the class,” Baldwin said. “[College counselor] Ms. Kampshroeder hosts a number of free evening classes and there are plenty of helpful websites online.” Free evening classes go over a variety of topics from the test including math and science. Online resources include ACT.org which is helpful because it gives free tests that provides feedback. “Your brain is a muscle and, just like an athlete, it is important to continually excercise it,” Baldwin said.
English teacher Dr. Janet Baldwin helps a student during her ACT Prep class. Below are tips she gives. m Always read the directions. You don’t want to miss any important details. m Read the questions before the passage. This way you know what to look for while you read. m Know all the question types. There are 19 analogies, 19 sentence completion, 40 reading comprehension, 35 math multiple choice, 15 quantitative comparisons and 10 student-produced responses. m Pace yourself. This is a timed test, don’t take excessive time on one question. m Come back to the hard questions. Don’t waste time. If a question is too hard, circle it, and come back to it later. m Bring a calculator. You will not be provided a calculator, so bring your own test-approved calculator. m Process of elimination. Cross off answers that are obviously incorrect. m Outline before you write. On the essay portion, outline first so that it is well-organized. m Answer every question. You won’t be penalized for guessing like on the SAT.
m Erase answers completely. If you decide to change an answer, make sure it is erased entirely. m Never second-guess yourself. Unless you found information that contradicts your answer, don’t change it. Your first guess is usually right. m Be prepared for the test. Make sure you have all your supplies the night before. m In science, do charts and graphs first. Look at them right away and ignore the introduction. m The last resort answer is B. Rarely will C be used as an answer, as there is only 1 C in the last 20 questions on every test. m Prepare your body for the test. Get a good amount of sleep the night before and eat breakfast. m Double-check ovals. Every few questions, look back at your ovals to make sure you didn’t miss filling one out. m Beware of tricks in math. Many times they have answers with the right number, but wrong units. m Look carefully at each question. Often answers are obvious and do not need to be calculated.
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Every school has a unique thing about it. Can you match the fun fact about each school to the state it comes from? Answers below.
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A. The St. Louis Rams quarterback, Sam Bradford, played for this team in college B. Six-time Grammy winner John Legend went to this university C. Ranked No. 3 in top recreation centers in the nation with its indoor beach-themed pool D. This university offers courses in more than 40 different foreign languages E. The minimum GPA required to apply to this school is 2.50 F. NFL wide receiver Victor Cuz and basketball star Julius Erving both attended this university G. Erin Whitten (1993) is the first woman to win a professional hockey game after going in for Alan Harvey due to an injury H. The Victory Bell at this school is rung by members of Alpha Phi Omega after athletic wins, a tradition that began on October 2, 1954 I. Former NBA head coach Phil Jackson attended this university J. This school offers nine men’s and 12 women’s varsity sports K. The 2010 and 2011 baseball team won the College Baseball World Series L. The school’s cafeteria is named after Alfred Packer, a cannibal from the late 1800s M. This school has a blue football field, making it one of two non-green playing surfaces in college football N. The “Stein Song” is the only college fight song to ever reach No. 1 on the pop charts O. The women’s basketball team held a 90-game winning streak that ended in a loss to Stanford (2008-2010) P. This school’s athletic training program has a 100 percent passage rate on the State Board Exams by its students Q. This school is ranked #14 in the top private colleges in the nation and ranked #15 overall R. Student Phil Knight and former track coach Bill Bowerman founded Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964; as of 1978, the business is now Nike S. Bill and Hillary Clinton started their careers teaching law at this school T. Rumor at this school: If you see an albino squirrel before your next exam, you will get an A U. This school was the first public university in the nation to accept men and women on an equal basis V. At this university, 3,827 bachelor degrees were handed out for the graduating class of 2012-13 W. This is the most applied-to university in the nation. In 2012, they received 72,000 freshman applications X. This school’s men’s basketball has made 53 NCAA tournaments appearances totaling 111 wins, 39 Sweet 16 showings and 34 Elite 8 appearances Y. This school has the largest single scholarship endowment for study abroad support in the U.S. Z. This school was founded in 1885, before the state was actually a state AA. One first-year student from this school placed in the top 8 of “The Voice” AB. This school is No. 1 in accepted students who enroll AC. About two-thirds of the alumni from this school live in New Jersey AD. The highest degree offered at this school is the doctorate degree AE. The mascot of this school has a full name of Buckingham U. Badger AF. This school’s motto is “Omnia Pro Patria” (All for our country) AG. No. 1 school among 30 Best College Values in the Mid-Atlantic AH. This campus ranks among the top three public research universities in the nation AI. This school is ranked No. 2 in the nation for best public schools AJ. The Dolphin Show is an annual event held by the student body at this school and is the nation’s largest student produced musical AK. In 2012, this university had an all-time high of 21,528 students enrolled at the school AL. Nine Division I teams won conference titles in 2012-13 AM. 84 percent of the freshmen at this school graduate in six years AN. This school offers college ROTC Navy and ROTC Air Force AO. The Wendy Williamson Auditorium at this school is thought to haunted by six different people AP. Communications studies is the most popular major at this school AQ. 49% of students who attend this school are from this state AR. This school is considered a NASA Space Grant College AS. The state’s motto can be found on the University Seal: “Ua mau ka ea o ka ‘aina I ka pono” (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness) AT. NFL star quarterback Tom Brady, singer Madonna, and actors Lucy Liu and Darren Criss all attended this school AU. Huskey Stadium has the record for having the loudest game in college football history: 130 decibels in 1992 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers AV. Don Knots, who played Deputy Barney Fife in “The Andy Griffith Show,” is a famous alum from this school AW. Ths school hosts the largest collegiate bike race in the United States: The Little 500 AX. Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt founded the university as requested by his wife in 1873
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Tours of college campuses is key to find right fit
Day after parent/teacher conferences was a scheduled day off of school for everyone at the high school, many took opportunity to visit local colleges By Ross Reynolds
Megan McGinty Washington University in St. Louis
Kalekidan Yeshiwas University of IllinoisUrbana
Canaan Kerr Loyola University
Jessica Bailey University of Kansas
Technology is amazing. You can take a virtual tour of a campus. You can even see the inside of a classroom and a dorm. You can even tweet the mascot of a college. But it can never replace the feeling you get when you know that you’re home. That’s why taking college tours is so important. Brochures are great, websites are too, but no matter how good they are, they can’t tell the whole story. Campus visits are extremely important because they allow students to experience the intangibles - the things they can’t experience unless they are there. Reid Lenhart, senior admissions representative from University of Central Missouri, said his biggest piece of advice when looking at colleges is to make sure that a student finds a cost effective and efficient degree that will get them where they want to go. “When looking at a distance away from home, it should be a top factor in building a radius of how far a students wishes to go,” Lenhart said. “This is the first time that a student has been on their own away from their family for a period of time and they need to be comfortable with the distance they are going to be.” The key to the college search is to start early. “I suggest beginning the process your junior year,” Leanna Baldner, admissions counselor for Mississippi State University, said. “By your senior year, have your college choice narrowed down to three.
Visit those campuses either your junior year or senior year and base your decision on your major, how you think you would fit in on campus, cost, distance from home and location. The main thing is to find a college or university that would be the best fit for you.” College counselors recommend bringing a camera so students can take lots of pictures because once they get home, students are going to forget fast, especially if they tour several colleges on the same trip. At Pattonville, students in the Honors English 3 class do a compare/contrast paper on college campuses. Part of the assignment is to take pictures and video of the different campuses. Campus tours of universities and colleges are available throughout the entire year Senior Alissa Keller has taken 10 campus tours. “Most tours consist of the tour, as well as lunch, meeting with counselors, and even student question panels,” she said. Keller said the student question panels are a great chance to ask any important questions you may have. These questions may become important in making a final school decision. “I think that financial questions are some of the most important to ask,” Keller said, adding that she asks the same financialrelated questions on every tour. Tours are especially important when the school is located outside of your hometown. Lenhart said it’s always better to tour a school
when students are on campus because then you get a true feeling of what campus life will be like. “They help you to find out what activities you can get involved in at specific colleges,” junior Adam Goss said. Megan Belgeri, the St. Louis regional representative for the University of Kansas said the school has Greek Life on campus, over 600 other clubs and organizations and a Top 10 study abroad program in the nation. “We send students to 75 different countries with over 120 different programs in those countries.” Many schools have many extracurricular activities for students to get involved in, and taking a tour allows a student to ask questions, and find out what these activities are. Juniors and seniors aren’t the only ones thinking about college tours. Sophomore Abby Schnable believes it is important to start looking early. “It’s important to start young, that way you can know what you want earlier,” Schnable said. It is crucial to have resources to aid students, and Lenhart said when touring a campus, find out what it can offer you after you graduate. “Looking at a school, it is important to know that a student is going to go there to grow academically, socially, as well as professionally,” Lenhart said. “At the end of the day, they are a well-rounded, multi-faceted, highlymarketable individual that can get a job at the end of their degree.”
Danielle Hayes Mizzou
Anna Hale University of Kansas
Kristina Gunn University of Chicago
Mandie Wilson Concordia UniversityWisconsin
PIRATE PRESS November 2014 14 Sports Top 25 College Sports Programs
By Ross Reynolds & Jordan Colquitt
For most college sports, a weekly Top 25 is released to rank the top teams in a certain sport at that point in time. But what if schools were ranked as a whole and not just based upon a single sport? Below is our list of the Top 25 Overall College Sports Programs.
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Stanford PAC-12
Oregon PAC-12
Louisville ACC
Ohio State BIG 10
Kentucky SEC
Florida SEC
Connecticut AAC
Notre Dame
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Michigan State BIG 10
Duke ACC
Baylor BIG 12
UCLA PAC-12
Florida State ACC
Recent Championships 2014 - (W) Water Polo 2013 - (W) Tennis 2011 - (M) Volleyball Recent Championships 2014 - (M) Track 2012 - (W) XC 2008 - (M) XC Recent Championships 2013 - (M) Basketball 2013 - (FB) Sugar Bowl 2011 - Cheerleading Recent Championships 2014 - (W) Rowing 2012 - Fencing 2011 - (M) Volleyball Recent Championships 2014 - Cheerleading 2012 – (M) Basketball 2012 – Cheerleading Recent Championships 2014 - (W) Softball 2008 - Football 2007 - (M) Basketball Recent Championships 2014 – (M) Basketball 2014 – (W) Basketball 2013 – Field Hockey Recent Championships 2013 – (M) Soccer 2011 – Fencing 2010 – (W) Soccer Recent Championships 2013 – B10 Football 2007 – (M) Ice Hockey 2000 – (M) Basketball Recent Championships 2014 - (M) Lacrosse 2014 - (W) Golf 2010 - (M) Basketball Recent Championships 2012 – (W) Basketball 2012 – Equestrian 2004 – (M) Tennis Recent Championships 2013 – Baseball 2010 – Softball
Smarts and sports. Two words that completely describe our top college sports program. As one of the top colleges for education, they have a strong athletic tradition, and they have won at least one championship each of the past 38 years.
2010 – (W) Gymnastics
UCLA owns college sports. The Bruins have a total of 111 NCAA championship titles, more than any other university in America. They also have teams that compete in every sport just about every year.
Recent Championships 2013 – Football 2008 – (M) Track 2007 – (M) Track
The defending football champions own two things: one of college sport’s most iconic names, and one of the most iconic football helmets in American sports. Oh, and don’t expect Florida State football to back down anytime soon.
Like Nike? Then the alma mater of Nike’s founder may be the school for you. On another note, their yearly dominance of running sports as well as the school’s competitive spirit help to make them No. 2 on our list. Although their facilities may have the weirdest names (KFC Yum! Center? Really?), they continually have great teams in every sport, and we mean every sport. The state of Ohio’s main attraction, the Buckeyes are competitive year in and year out while always being in the football postseason discussion as well as making multiple trips to the NCAA Basketball tournament. The Midwest’s basketball hotspot, Kentucky year-after-year brings in some of the biggest recruits (although mostly oneand-done), making them an annual powerhouse. Oh, and no school has won more cheerleading championships. The Swamp and a past full of Tebowing. What more could you ask for? Florida has recently become a top ticket in the southeast with recent championships in football and basketball, as well as being the defending softball champions. Get out your brooms! The Huskies made a statement by winning both the men and women’s basketball championships this past season. We couldn’t put them out of the Top 10 after a feat like that. Although they don’t have a conference affiliation in football, it doesn’t make them any less of a sports powerhouse. The Irish can be found in rankings year after year, and have been a soccer force in recent years. No. 1 in Michigan? You could say that. Although they may not have many championships, they are always able to compete with their talent-rich teams. Everyone knows the name, and everyone knows the game. Coach K continually brings in top basketball teams. But what about Duke’s other sports? They are the top lacrosse program in the nation. Baylor has become a top sports program, especially thanks to 2012, also known as the Year of the Bear. In that year, Baylor’s four major teams all finished ranked, and the women’s basketball team brought home a national championship.
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Rock Chalk, Jayhawk! Kansas is lucky to have good college sports to make up for the lack of professional sports and well, everything else. All jokes aside, Kansas has been a college basketball powerhouse for decades.
Recent Championships 2014 - (M) Golf 2012 - Football 2012 - (W) Gymnastics
Roll tide! Alabama has been a sports powerhouse for quite a few years now, and surprisingly, not just in football. Alabama has one of the top golfing programs in college sports.
Recent Championships 2013 - (W) Volleyball 2012 - (M) Golf 2010 - (M) Swimming
With 50 national championships, Texas has always staked its claim as a top school for athletics. The Longhorns have been down for a few years, but every team is in the rebuilding stages, and the future looks bright.
Recent Championships 2014 - (M) Gymnastics 2013 - (M) Swimming 2005 - Softball
Every year, Michigan schools are talked about as contenders. Even though they cannot always string together the most amazing season, they continue to impress people every year with consistency.
Recent Championships 2013 – SEC Volleyball 2012 – B12 Basketball 2012 – B12 Baseball
The hometown team hasn’t won a national championship since the 1960s in baseball, but they still continue to bring out competitive teams every season. Every year, a new Mizzou team is able to breakthrough.
Recent Championships 2013 - (M) B10 BB 2013 - B10 Baseball 2010 - (M) Soccer
Indiana hasn’t won very many recent championships, but that doesn’t stop them from being on our list. The Hoosiers always seem to put a great basketball team on the court, although they may hit roadbumps every once and awhile.
Recent Championships 2011 - Equestrian 2010 - Football 2009 - (M) Swimming
Remember last year’s Iron Bowl? A play like that helps to put a team onto a list like this. But more than that, Auburn has been on the rise recently in not just football, but even in basketball.
Recent Championships 2009 – (M) Lacrosse 2008 – (M) Lacrosse 2003 – (M) Basketball
Every year, Syracuse finds itself somewhere near the men’s Final Four. They just have that tournament charm. But other than basketball competitiveness, the school has won many lacrosse championships in recent years.
Recent Championships 2012 – (W) Soccer 2011 – (M) Soccer 2009 – (M) Basketball
Everyone knows the baby blue school color. The Tar Heels have the longest standing rivalry with the Duke Blue Devils, with the schools only being eight miles away from each other. UNC leads 133-105 in the all-time series in basketball.
Recent Championships 2014 - Tennis 2013 - Water Polo 2013 - (W) Golf
Super Bowl XLVII head coach Pete Carroll was a football coach at USC from 2000-2009, and despite some recent scandals, the school has been on the incline since.
Recent Championships 2013 - (M) Tennis 2012 - Rowing 2011 - (M) Lacrosse
The Cavaliers have won 20 National Championships since the school started in 1819, but that hasn’t stopped the school from continually competing every year. All sports are Division I and they compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Recent Championships 2010 - Cheerleading 2008 - Field Hockey 2008 - (M) Soccer
The Maryland Terrapins have collected 48 national titles and just moved to a newly rearranged Big 10 Conference, The most recent of these titles being women’s lacrosse in 2014. Interesting fact: Maryland has a non-varsity rugby team.
Recent NCAA champions in major sports Football
2013 – Florida State 2012 – Alabama 2011 – Alabama 2010 – Auburn 2009 – Alabama
Basketball (M/W)
2014 – UConn/UConn 2013 – Louisville/UConn 2012 – Kentucky/Baylor 2011 – UConn/Texas A&M 2010 – Duke/UConn
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Recent Championships 2008 - (M) Basketball 2008 - Orange Bowl 2004 - (M) Soccer
Baseball/ Softball
2014 – Vanderbilt/Florida 2013 – UCLA/Oklahoma 2012 – Arizona/Alabama 2011 – S. Carolina/AZ St. 2010 – S. Carolina/UCLA
Soccer (M/W)
2013 – Notre Dame/UCLA 2012 – Indiana/N. Carolina 2011 – N. Carolina/Stanford 2010 – Akron/Notre Dame 2009 – Virginia/N. Carolina
Volleyball (W)
2013 – Penn State 2012 – Texas 2011 – UCLA 2010 – Penn State 2009 – Penn State
PIRATE PRESS November 2014 16 Sports NCAA requirements need to be met before signing, becoming an official student-athlete By Brady Bell
For many high school athletes, the next step after graduation from high school is to play in college, but many don’t know what the NCAA actually does for them. The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a non-profit organization out to regulate student athletes as well as giving them the skills to have success on the playing field, in the classroom and throughout their lives. Each year, the NCAA gives out more than $2.7 billion in athletic scholarships. For a high school athlete graduating in 2015,
he or she has to meet all requiremants set by the NCAA. First, the athlete has to graduate from high school while maintaining a minimum grade point average of a 2.0 in the core courses diagrammed below. After that, he or she must take the SAT or ACT and score a minimum of 400 on the SAT (math and reading only) or a 37 summed score (all subjects added up) on the ACT. Last, the athlete’s core course GPA combined with their SAT/ACT score must meet the NCAA Sliding Scale requirement. For all student athletes
that are graduating in 2016 or later, the NCAA is changing many of the academic requirements. The new minimum GPA goes up from 2.0 to 2.3 cumulative GPA. Then, the athlete must complete 10 of the 16 core course classes by their senior year of high school. Plus, the athlete can’t retake any of those 10 core courses for a higher score. If the current high school athletes were required to meet the new academic standards, over 15 percent of the seniors of the 2014 graduation class would be ineligible to play in the NCAA now. Many high school
Three students signed college letters of intent on Nov. 12: Hannah Mitchell, lacrosse, McKendree University; Ashtanti Carey, soccer, Baylor University; Kayla Blank, softball, William Penn University. athletes believe they will get a huge scholarship to get into college on performance alone, but for many athletes, that’s not the deal. Every year, former varsity baseball coach Mark Hahn would tell his players the same story about what college scouts look for:
“Every time a college scout calls me about a player, the first question is ‘How are his grades?’” Hahn said. “If you don’t have good enough grades, then you can’t play at all, so what’s the point of looking at you if you can’t play in the first place?”
Pattonville, NCAA have different graduation requirements As you can see by these diagrams, Pattonville requires more credits to all of its student-athletes than Division I does with their studentathletes. Most notably, Pattonville only requries a 1.5 cumulative GPA in order to participate in sports, yet the NCAA requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA for students that want to compete on the field of play.
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17 Brady’s list of Top 10 strange college mascots PIRATE PRESS
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These aren’t the run-of-the-mill characters you find at the high school level
By Brady Bell
When you think about mascots, most people think about tigers, lions, and bears. “Oh My!” Well, this is a list of the other guys. These college mascots are just strange.
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At the bottom of the list we have Stanford University. They are the Cardinals, which is a kind of tree found on the campus. They were the Indians, but many students felt like it was racist, so they voted for a change. It was chosen over the human manhole and a giant French fry in a vote in 1975. The tree made its first apperance shortly after that.
No. 9 goes to the University of Delaware. Delaware is the Fightin’ Blue Hens. The University has been using this mascot since 1911. The Fightin’ Blue Hen originated during the Revoutionary War when soldeirs used to have chicken fights. The chickens quickly got a reputation for their ferocity and fighting success.
The Demon Deacons of Wake Forest come in at No. 8. When the Deacons pulled off a solid win over ACC rival Duke, sports editor Mayon Parker of Ahoskie discovered a new phrase to describe the “devilish” spirit of the Deacons. He came up with the name “Demon Deacon.” Now the Demon Deacons are a household name.
No. 6 is the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina University. What is a Chanticleer? It is a blue rooster. There is no other college team with the mascot of this blue rooster and most people don’t know how to pronounce “Chanticleer.”
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette gets No. 7 with the Ragin Cajuns. According to the Ragin Cajuns website, “A Ragin’ Cajun is not a person or an animal, but a feeling that describes our unique way of life. It describes our hot and spicy food and unique music. For this, the students picked a pepper.” It became popular when the school made an appearance in the College World Series.
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Sammy the Slug is the mascot of the University of California-Santa Cruz and it is No. 4 on the list. The Banana Slug is a bright yellow, slimy, shell-less mollusk commonly found on the redwood forest floor. The students’ embrace of such a lowly creature was their response to the fierce athletic competition fostered at most American universities.
Campbell College is No. 3 with the Fighting Camels. To date, there is still uncertainty as to why the unique mascot (only one other school in the United States -- and none in Division I -- has the nickname “Camels”) was chosen.
No. 2 on the list goes to the mascot of University of Califonia-Irvine: the Anteater. It was actually inspired by “Peter the Anteater” from a comic character from Johnny Hart’s B.C. comic. The Anteater was chosen in a vote in 1965. The anteater in general is a strange creature, so it had to make the list.
The title for the strangest college mascot goes to Delta State University who are unofficially the Fighting Okra. No other college in the world has the mascot of the Okra. There isn’t much to add, the name sells itself. That is why Delta State wins the stangest mascot award.
The fifth strangest mascot is the Rainbow Warrior from the University of Hawaii. Confusing, right? On one side you have an innocent rainbow, and on the other hand you have a crazy warrior who can mess you up. On top of that, Hawaii is known for being laid back and chill.
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Letters from the (former) editors of Pirate Press
By Maggie Vitale
Joey Schneider, Missouri, 2014
For Joey Schneider, success is paying attention in class, doing the work, and being self-motivated to do well. “The main recipe for being academically successful at Mizzou is going to class, reviewing pieces of the material each day and applying your fullest knowledge toward tests and grade-heavy assignments.” Schneider said so far he has been successful in his first year of college. “I’m continuing to thrive with my grades because I pay attention during lectures and talk to teacher assistants whenever I need help.” Schneider, who is involved in journalism, was able to get involved quickly in the program. “It helped that I was directly accepted into the J-School right after applying because only 40 percent of people are directly admitted. But even pre-journalism students are allowed to dig into opportunities early.” When looking for schools, Schneider wanted the “perfect fit” in schools. Schneider found that fit in Mizzou. “One of my biggest reasons for choosing Mizzou was to pursue the journalism program and build off my main interests from high school.” Schneider was able to pursue his interests and get involved quite quickly. “After the first few weeks of school, KCOU and MUTV started offering sports coverage oppportunities to freshmen.” Schneider, who is away from home, stays on campus in one of the dorms and is paired with someone with the same interests as him. “It’s a neat experience to be paired with a roommate that also has an interest in journalism,” Schneider said. “Although my roommate and I don’t hang out much outside the dorms, it’s really nice to feed off of each other’s advice and ideas.”
Brendan Everson, Missouri State, 2012
In order to be successful in college, Brendan Everson said it’s all about being disciplined. “I like to study and work by myself but there are still a lot of opportunities to procrastinate,” Everson said. “For me, it is a matter of buckling down and getting done what I need to get done.” What helps him is building relationships with those around him. “Getting to know your professors is always helpful,” he said. “You would be surprised how willing they are to help students who actively participate and make an effort to talk to them about the class.” The first year of college can be a lot to take in as a student who is transitioning from high school. “The first year of college is a lot to take in,” Everson said. “You learn a lot about yourself and you will make mistakes. You will party and you will have fun. Just make sure to balance your activities and keep up with your academics. You can wind up failing classes with no idea how it happened so quickly if you don’t.” Staying in shape is important to Everson and that’s why he visits the fitness center which is located right on campus. “I use the gym about 4 to 5 days a week and the fact that it is on campus and free just makes it so convenient.” Everson did point out that free isn’t necessarily true. “Students actually pay for it in their tuition and fees.” While some students dream of a college their entire life, Everson did not have a goal school in mind when applying. “To be completely honest I just stumbled upon Missouri State,” he said. “It was close to home and in-state. Even so, I could not be happier with my decision.”
Phillip Scherer, Lindenwood, 2013
Phillip Scherer decided to go to Lindenwood University, a school located in St. Charles and closer to home, for a few reasons. “I wanted to be closer to my family so that if I ever needed anything, I would be able to reach them easily,” Scherer said. “I had never been away from them for long periods of time.” Last year, he did live at home full-time because he was just not ready to be totally independent. “However, this year, I have moved into my dorm full-time and have loved every minute of it,” Scherer said. “I have so much more freedom and have developed an even stronger sense of responsibility knowing that no one is going to make me do something. It is all on me. Also, I have developed even better friendships being on campus full time.” He is in the journalism program and was involved from Day 1. “LU did provide me with a very unique opportunity of joining their staff full time from the day I walked onto campus, and honestly that was the most important moment of my college experience so far,” Scherer said. “I went into school with an expectation that groups such as the newspaper would be closed off and exclusive, but they were just looking for talented people that could contribute in a meaningful way.” The one thing that has allowed Scherer to be successful in his experience so far has been the personal connections he has made. “I may be a special case seeing as I work closely with a number of my professors to put together the newspaper, but that has been very helpful to understand everything.” The one thing Scherer would advise to everybody would be to just be active and find where you belong regardless of what school you attend. “I guarantee that life in college is more enjoyable if you experience things with people who have similar interests to your own rather than sitting in your room watching TV constantly,” Scherer said. “Just take advantage of whatever you can.”
Kristen Dehner, Missouri State, 2012
For someone who was always used to having her own space, having a roommate in college was difficult for Kristen Dehner. “It was an adjustment to share space with someone else and get along with them when you don’t know them,” Dehner said. “Trying to find similarities and things we could share helped break the ice the first week. Also, they will be the one who will go with you to lunch and dinner in the dining halls.” Going away to college and having to share a room wasn’t the only adjustment Dehner had to make. “I didn’t have a teacher reminding me of when things were due or that I forgot an assignment.” Dehner said there are help centers throughout campus and in the library that can help students with math and English assignments. “You can also get set-up with a tutor which will help you develop and refine skills,” she said. Getting to know your professors in college will be a huge help to you in your college career and is one tip she gives every freshman. “Going to their office hours, sitting toward the front of the class, and staying after class to ask questions or voice your concerns will help you understand the material better,” Dehner said. Working closely with professors might actually benefit students now and in the future. “Get to know your professors because they could be the professors you have down the road, or they could also be a reference that you need for future careers,” Dehner said. “Seek out help from your professors if you fall behind because they can explain the notes from lecture better during their office hours. She added with everything else going on in college, don’t forget about actually attending class. “The teachers will lecture over a chapter that will be on a test and knowing important details and examples that the teacher gives will help you do well.”
November 2014 Staff Editorial
It is the opinion of the Pirate Press that even with all the wonderful help we have from our college counselor, Ms. Julie Kampshroeder, we still have to do the work in order to get to college. “What are you doing after high school?” That question is asked all the time and we really don’t know how to answer it. Sometimes we glance around the room looking to find somebody with the answer. Everyone thinks they know what’s best for us. Our friends, our parents and our teachers are always trying to tell us what is the right thing to do. Some actually do know, but others don’t have a clue. So here’s the challenge: Select the right education at the right college at the best price for you. Seems like a tough task, right? But every high school student looking toward college is going through the same thing right now. Students have been told to do things for the past 12 years. We sometimes even get a deadline to go along with it. If we miss the deadline, some teachers will give us a break and let us turn it in late and still receive credit. But applying to college, we aren’t going to get those breaks. We have to meet the deadlines, we have to do the work ourselves. Students think that teachers and counselors should be involved in the student’s career development, maybe even help them find the right major. But here’s a news flash: It really is up to us to own the process and choose our own path to success. Anything is possible - the choice is ours. What will you be able to talk about at the 10 year reunion?
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Teachers have studied at colleges all over the country Responses from a teacher survey show where staff attended after high school Infographic designed by Maggie Vitale
Mr. Jeremiah Simmons
Ms. Amy Adam
Ms. Kim Stinnett
Mr. Nathan Bachelder
Mr. Rob Lamb
Ms. Twila Harris
Mr. Michael Dougan
Ms. Katherine Korte
Ms. Anna LeBlanc
Mr. Chris Kurth
Ms. Edna Brown
Ms. Susan Saputo
Ms. Lara Corvera
Mr. Tom Iffrig
Ms. Kathleen O’Keefe
Ms. Kathleen O’Keefe
Ms. Anna White
Ms. Kelli Dornfeld
Ms. Kathy Shearrer
Ms. Amy Adam
Mr. Scott Fader
Ms. Janet Kuhn
Ms. Trudy Steins
Mr. David Gross
Mr. Ernest Givens
Mr. Kelly Thames
Ms. Jenni Eagan
Mr. Steve Edler
Ms. Cara Hiripitiyage
Ms. Linda Herhold
Ms. Katherine Korte
Ms. Edna Brown
Ms. Robin Woodrome
Mr. Don Schulte
Ms. Trudy Steins
Ms. Eleanor Taylor
Ms. Anna White
Mr. David Gross
Mr. Ernest Givens
Mr. Kelly Thames
Mr. Scott Robinson
Ms. Stacey Thomas
Ms. Holly Martinez
Ms. Kathy Shearrer
Ms. Jenni Eagan
Ms. Rebecca Krohn
Ms. Tammy Hasheider
Mr. Kelly Thames
Ms. Janet Kuhn
Ms. Rebecca Krohn
Ms Anetra Chapman
Ms. Erin Mulanax
Ms. Ms. Ms. Stephanie Julie Jessica Heyman Kampschroeder Wynn
Mr. Brian Heyman
Ms. Kelli Dornfeld
Ms. Natalie Passarelli
Ms. Gay Lacy
Ms. Susan Mathis
Mr. Scott Fader
Mr. Ms. Nathan Becky Bachelder Middendorf
Mr. Ms. Mr. Ken Amy Ben Lopinot Schwendemann Schamber
Ms. Eleanor Taylor
Mr. Scott Robinson
Ms. Ms. Amy Kim Schwendemann Stinnett
Ms. Jessica Dalton
Mr. Ken Smith
Ms. Betty Bayer
Dr. Janet Baldwin
Ms. Gay Lacy
Ms. Katie Fitzpatrick
Ms. Megan Hernke
Ms. Sue Cami
Ms. Julie Weingart
Ms. Linda Herhold
Mr. Scott Fader
Ms. Beth Moritz
Mr. Rob Lamb
Mr. Tom Iffrig
Ms. Kim Stinnnett
Mr. Micheal Reuscher
Ms. Cara Hiripitiyage
Ms. Eleanor Taylor
Ms. Susan Mathis
Ms. Amy Adam
Ms. Trudy Steins
Ms. Lara Corvera
Ms. Twila Harris
Mr. Ken Lopinot
Mr. Jeremiah Simmons
Mr. Bryon Stone
Ms. Tammy Hasheider
Ms. Lorna Bulger
Ms. Twila Harris
Ms. Melynda Lamb
Ms. Miranda Gossett
Dr. Janet Baldwin
Mr. Kyle Hall
Mr. Ben Schamber
Ms. Stephanie Heyman
Ms. Robin Woodrome
Ms. Edna Brown
Ms. Melynda Lamb
Ms. Lorna Bulger
Mr. Mike Mooney
Mr. Scott Robinson
Ms. Donna Schmidt
Ms. Brooke Michel
Ms. Julie Weingart
Ms. Linda Herhold
Ms. Rebecca Krohn
Ms. Shelley Ewig
Ms. Betty Bayer
Ms. Edna Brown
Mr. Ken Smith
Ms. Stephanie Heyman
Ms. Rebecca Krohn
Ms. Brooke Michel
Ms. Beth Kathriner
Mr. Ms. Rich Jessica Klosterman Houghtaling
Mr. Ms. Mr. Ken Amy Micheal Smith Schwendemann Reuscher
Mr. Rich Klosterman
Mr. Don Schulte
Ms. Beth Kathriner
Survey was by emailed to teachers and 72 responses were recorded. Some teachers are listed more than once because they attended different schools for their undergraduate and advanced degrees or because they transferred schools at some point.