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CLASS QUOTE “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands during challenges and controversy.”

-Martin Luther King GRADUATION SONG “100 Years” performed by Maize choir

NOW&THEN *Comparisons from kindergarten (2000) to graduation (2013)

BEST ACTOR Now Daniel Day-Lewis Then Kevin Spacey

BEST ACTRESS Now Jennifer Lawrence Then Julia Roberts BEST PICTURE Now “Argo” Then “Gladiator” GALLON OF GAS Now $3.81 Then $1.42 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Now 7.9 percent Then 4.0 percent COLLEGE TUITION Now $22,261 Then $10,820 SONG OF THE YEAR Now Fun, “We Are Young” Then U2, “Beautiful Day” SENIOR CLASS SIZE Now 343 Then 359 POPULAR NAMES Now Jacob, Sophia Then Michael, Jessica Sources: Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Social Security Administration, CollegeBoard, Energy Information Administration, Maize counseling office

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WELCOME Principal Chris Botts DISTRIBUTING DIPLOMAS Board of Education SENIOR ADDRESS Michaeli Hennessy and Mikala Sharlow PRESENTING SENIOR KEY Lauren Wilson to Kyle Baldwin

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*Decided by seniors and presented at Senior Night May 8; released courtesy of counseling dept. prior to press time

WORST CASE OF SENIORITIS Cassie Bullock MOST DRAMATIC Kayla Sims MOST UNIQUE STYLE Delmar Uqualla MOST ARTISTIC Zac Warwick MOST LIKELY TO BECOME PRESIDENT Michaeli Hennessy MOST LIKELY TO COMPETE IN OLYMPICS Lucas Popp BEST HAIR Jillian Ambrose BEST EYES Alexis Belden MOST LIKELY TO WRITE A BEST-SELLING NOVEL Matthew Honas MOST LIKELY TO BE ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Erika Guzman MOST LIKELY TO BE ON THE BACHELOR Zach Gilchrist MOST LIKELY TO BE ON THE BACHELORETTE Lexi Hartzog MOST LIKELY TO FIND A CURE FOR CANCER Lucas Popp MOST LIKELY TO ATTEND HOGWARTS Cameron Tredway

MOST LIKELY TO BE ON A REALITY TV SHOW Megan Hawkinson MOST LIKELY TO BE A KID FOREVER Matt Mar CUTEST COUPLE Regan Wright and Austin Lumpkins BEST LEADER Lauren Wilson BEST SMILE Richard Corbett BIGGEST FLIRT Cooper Downs FUNNIEST PERSON Amy Brown MOST LIKELY TO BECOME A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER Mikala Sharlow BEST FEMALE ATHLETE Paige Lungwitz BEST MALE ATHLETE Tavon Morrow MOST LIKELY TO BE ON THE VOICE Falecia Parker MOST LIKELY TO BE ON BROADWAY Trevor McChristian MOST LIKELY TO WIN THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE Matt Kranick MOST FRIENDLY Heather Engle seniorissueplay3

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Lifting them up Teachers inspire students throughout high school STAN BERGKAMP

I was told I couldn’t graduate with the whole high school experience without him being my teacher. He’s a great teacher and he brought my favorite two subjects, math and science, together and made me realize I might want to do this later on. — Camille Adams

PENNY MCANULTY

Mrs. McAnulty has believed in me since I met her. She has pushed me to succeed and helped me when I don’t. She is the best. — Michaeli Hennessy

ROCKY HELM

The way she teaches and how inviting she is made her classes enjoyable. — Chloe Christain

He has taught me so much in the 4 years I’ve managed for him and supplied me with the chance to be around the sport I love, baseball.

— Jessi Holman

JANA SCHANTZ

BILL KRUSE

DIANE MOSER

Mrs. Schantz has taught me so much about English and life in general. She encourages all of her students to be successful and try their best at everything. — Gabby Clynch

SANDY NITCHER

She mixes teaching with fun and makes learning another language easy. — Carley Cusick

JESSICA FISHER

She was such a good help in my chemistry classes. Her teaching style made me understand better, and she is an amazing person in general.

— Samantha Ferb

KEVIN FRYE

I really admire him as a person and teacher.

Things that we talked about in class helped me a lot to find myself, to appreciate my exchange year and spread my culture. — Mariana Figliolino

DEBI COX

I had Mr. Kruse as a biology teacher sophomore year when my family was going through a rough time. This year he stopped me in the hall way and asked how my family and I were doing.

It meant a lot to me to have a teacher be so supportive during the rough time, and still care years later. — Ashley Golden

DORIS PRATER

I don’t know where I would be without her. I have learned so much from her, and she truly is a wonderful person. — Abby Killman

STACI BROWN

From being in Stuco, I have gotten to know her well. She is fun and outgoing. She has acted as a mom to me. Mrs. Brown also is a wonderful teacher, she has helped me love history and because of her I strive to be a successful leader like her. — Grant Latimer

CHRISTINE BORREGO

Mrs. Cox focuses on each and every student, she has a huge heart and not only looks out for the students but she has us help out with homeless people by making bowls for them.

— Sarah Glass

Mrs. Borrego has probably been the best teacher I’ve ever had. Period. She really got me into enjoying reading and writing at a time when I kind of hated those things. It helps that she’s hilariously sarcastic. I learned more than just reading and writing from her, which is what makes her so different. — Emily Queen

JOHN ANDERSON

JEREMY BERNARD

He has been a great coach and role model for me throughout high school. He not only made me become a better athlete but also a better person. — Paige Lungwitz

He has been encouraging with swimming and very great with advice. — Courtney Ritchie

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Fort Hays State University Blaise Fountain Ashley Golden Madison Howe Ali Latimer Friends University Cody Kemp Wyatt Payne Hutchinson Community College Briana Barber Kendrick Keomany Landon Lemuz Nathan Pastor Bailey Shupe Tyler Weber Bethel College Peyton Wright Bishop’s University Erica Johnson Butler Community College Spencer Baalman Brandon Baldwin Chase Bottenberg Tyler Boyle Jordan Davis Kayla Duarte Megan Hauskins Ruben Guerrero Austin Jones Aaron Laursen Sarah Pulliam Courtney Ritchie Seleena Ross Herod Sadr Becca Yoder Chisholm Life Skills Kris Phillips Cowley College Sarah Glass Abby Killman Sam Salinas Zac Warwick Emporia State University Regan Wright

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Eric Fisher Academy Chloe Christain Natasha Jones

Johnson County Community College Carley Cusick Jessi Holman Sydney Shields Kansas State University Camille Adams Jessica Ayres Cassie Bullock Samantha Ferb Kira Finn Jared Harrison Mary Higgins Matthew Honas Joshua Humphreys Emily Queen Rachel Quinnett Amy Sheehan Matt Traudt Gage Woodard University of Kansas Grace Binter Taylor Cantrell Natalie Chabot Gabby Clynch Erin Fluter Zach Gilchrist Michaeli Hennessy Lizzie Hurley Grace Knutson Kenzie Mayta Rachel Mohr Sarah Novotny Carter Olson Amanda Pogue Leah Taliaferro Maddie Scheer Kailey Utech

Lone Star Community College Hau Tran

US Marine Corps Dakota Shaeffer

Maize Trans-Net Brennen Lee McRae Wooten

US Air Force Andy Bui Robert Phillips

Manhattan Christian College Matt Kranick Lauren Wilson Mid-America Nazarene University Heather Engle University of Nebraska Grant Latimer University of North Carolina Lucas Popp Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College Lucas Schauer Oklahoma State University Shannon Wilson

MidAmerica Nazarene University Fort Hays State University

Kansas State University Manhattan Christian College

Johnson County Community College University of Kansas

Bethel College Tabor College

Hutchinson Community College Wichita State University Friends University Chisholm Life Skills Eric Fisher Acadamy Maize Trans Net

Southwestern College

Butler County Pittsburg State Community University College

Cowley College

Pittsburg State Paige Lungwitz Southwestern College Kylie Stamper

University of Nebraska

University of S達o Paulo Mariana Figliolino Tabor College Cody Schellenberg Taylor Standiford Kyndra Mae Vix Texas Christian University Kellie Platek Wichita State University Cooper Galbraith Michael Ho Jadyn Mark Trevor McChristian Andrea McEwen Cassia Millspaugh Brittany Neigenfind Dalena Nguyen Bryce Pearson Riley Pfeifer Dylan Shank Evan Shook Darren Tran

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Oklahoma State University

Texas Christian University

Lonestar Community College

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S C HAS OSUBML A R S H I P S ITTED BY SENIORS

Camille Adams Medallion Scholarship, Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities Scholarship, College of Agriculture scholarship Jillian Ambrose Full-ride music scholarship Jessica Ayres Kansas State University Academic Achievement Award Spencer Baalman Pratt Community College Physical Training Scholarship, other institutional scholarships Grace Binter University of Kansas academic scholarship — $4,000 over four years Taylor Cantrell Crimson and Blue Scholarship Abby Cinotto Forts Hays State University soccer and academic scholarships Gabby Clynch Kansas University Traditions Scholarship, Dean Scholarship, CPE Scholarship, Diversity Scholarship Kayla Duarte Full-ride scholarship to Butler Community College, two academic scholarships Heather Engle Multiple academic scholarships Kira Finn Putnam — $32,000 over four years, June Hull Sherrid Scholarship — $750 renewable for 4 years Blaise Fountain Fort Hays State University football scholarship Sarah Glass Cowley County Community College softball scholarship Ashley Golden Academic Opportunity Award in Justice Studies — $900, Fort Hays State University Hays City Silver Academic Award — $800 Michaeli Hennessy University of Kansas Scholarship, Mayor’s Youth Council Nathan Hermes McPherson — $18,000 Mary Higgins GI Bill Benefits, Commissary Scholarship, Kansas State University Medallion Scholarship, Kansas State University music scholarship Michael Ho Sedgwick County Scholars Scholarship, Academic Incentive Scholarship Jessi Holman Johnson County Community College Tennis Scholarship, Texas Rangers Foundation Johnny Oates Scholarship, AUM academic scholarship, University of Kansas scholarship Matthew Honas Leadership scholarship — $8,500, music scholarship — $4,000 Cody Kemp Friends University Presidential Scholarship Kendrick Keomany Hutchinson Community College music scholarship Abby Killman Cowley Community College ­full-ride vocal music scholarship Matt Kranich Manhattan Christian College Presidential Scholarship Ali Latimer Fort Hays State University Silver Award, Undecided Student Scholarship Aaron Laursen Butler Dean of Admissions Landon Lemuz Hutchinson Community College books and tuition Paige Lungwitz Pittsburg State University basketball scholarship 8playseniorissue

Jadyn Mark Sedgwick County Scholars — $2,000, General freshman scholarship — $500 Kenzie Mayta Academic scholarship, dance scholarship Cassia Millspaugh Sedgwick County General Scholarship — $1,000 each semester for four semesters Rachel Mohr GI Bill, Air Force state tuition assistance, University of Kansas ACT/GPA Scholarships Natalie Chabot University of Kansas academic scholarship Brittany Neigenfind Wichita State University rowing scholarship Collin Nitcher Manhattan Christian College President’s Scholarship Wyatt Payne Friends University fine arts scholarship Riley Pfeifer Boeing Engineering Scholarship Kellie Platek TCU Deans Scholarship Amanda Pogue GI Bill Lucas Popp Maize Booster Club Scholarship, men’s swimming athletic scholarship Sarah Pulliam Butler Community College Dean’s Scholarship Emily Queen Achievement Scholarship — $5,500, Nominated for Civic Leadership Scholarship Rachel Quinnett Putnam — $32,000 over four years Herod Sadr Butler Community College Free Application for Federal Student Aid Lucas Schauer Northeastern Oklahoma A&M full-ride baseball scholarship Cody Schellenberg Tabor College academic and football scholarship Dylan Shank Wichita State freshman scholarship, Sedgwick County Scholarship Sydney Shields Johnson County Community College tennis scholarship Kylie Stamper Academic scholarship — $8,500, Instrumental Music Award — $4,000 Leah Taliaferro School of Engineering Dean’s Scholar Department of Chemical and Petroleum Scholarship, Crimson and Blue Scholarship Darren Tran Wichita State freshman scholarship, Sedgwick County scholarship Matt Traudt Putnam — $32,000 over four years Kailey Utech University of Kansas — $16,000 ($4,000 per year) Kendra Vix Academic scholarship, piano scholarship Zac Warwick Cowley Community College full art scholarship Lauren Wilson Manhattan Christian College Timothy Days Scholarship Shannon Wilson Alumni/Legacy Scholarship — $5,000 per year, band scholarship Peyton Wright Bethel Community College Dean’s Scholarship Kaylin Yang Music scholarship Becca Yoder Vocal Music books and tuition scholarship, academic scholarship Cameron Zane Cloud County Community College baseball scholarship seniorissueplay9

LET IT RIDE Seniors predict where they will be in 10 years

Camille Adams Settling down with Justin Timberlake in Colorado. Jillian Ambrose In a mansion, rich. Yusuf Awadi I don’t know, but hopefully a pediatrician, chillin’ somewhere in California. Jessica Ayres Living in North Carolina designing houses for millionaires. Spencer Baalman Being a father with a great family and working. Brandon Baldwin No clue. Briana Barber Hopefully married, with kids, living in a nice house, working in a bridal store. Grace Binter Living in the mountains in my cozy, east-facing log cabin with my husband tending to my Bonsai trees and multiple greenhouses. Chase Bottenberg Colorado. No doubt about it. Tyler Boyle Living on my own, with a steady job with the intent on moving up in the world.

Trevor Brandon Laguna Beach. Matt Breiding Hopefully alive. Andy Bui Officer in the Air Force. Cassie Bullock Touring with Luke Bryan as his event coordinator until he realizes his love for me and marries me, lucky girl :). We will raise our family on a farm with a lake. Jake Carpenter-Strecker Reliving the life of Indiana Jones. Natalie Chabot Hopefully happy. Chloe Christian Hopefully owning my own salon, have a simple house, and maybe be married. Gabby Clynch I’ll be living somewhere in Europe and traveling all over the world. Abby Cinotto Hopefully being a nurse and living in NYC. Richard Corbett III Louisiana working as a forensic scientist for either FBI or Caddo Sh. Dept. Carley Cusick Married to a professional football player and starting a family on the west coast. Jordan Davis Software developer for a big company. Kayla Duarte In ten years, I hope I’ll be out of college, married, and have a hold on my life. Alicia Duggins Hopefully, working in Disney or Pixar as one of the artists that create characters for their movies. Ethan Edwards Running the company I work for making MONEY! Heather Engle Married with a few kids, teaching first graders in the inner city while doing worship on the side.

Samantha Ferb In Texas with my husband and two kids, teaching in a small town outside of Dallas or Houston. And everyone in the little town will know everyone. Mariana Figliolino I’ll be working with something that I love and hopefully traveling around the world. Kira Finn I will be married, with a kid or two and have a successful job. Erin Fluter In ten years I hope to be graduated from college and living close to an ocean. Blaise Fountain Stock contractor in the NFR. Cooper Galbraith A large house in a desert community. Zach Gilchrist Lawyerin’ in divorce court. Sarah Glass In 10 years, I will be married to a rich baseball player with two kids, living the life, traveling with him and our kids. Ashley Golden In 10 years I hope to have a degree or two and have a job that I enjoy. Hopefully I’ll find a great city to live in and a great guy to marry. Ruben Guerrero working in health care and hopefully starting a family. Erika Guzman Selfishly drinking mango smoothies on the coast of Capistrano with my infallible hair flowing in the wind and shimmering in the golden sun. Taylor Hall In ten years, I will hopefully be working at my dream job, which I am still trying to figure out. Megan Hamer Probably in jail with Jillian Ambrose. Jared Harrison Out of college working full time at an architecture firm hopefully married to the girl of my dreams.

Megan Hauskins Hopefully working in a daycare center. Michaeli Hennessy I will be on your TV every morning at seven AM; watch me on good morning America! Oh, and hopefully I’m married to a hottie mchottie. Nathan Hermes In Seattle, livin’ the dream. Mary Higgins When I am 28 years old, I hope to be married and planning for kids while I either continue to work towards or graduate with a Master’s degree in Music Education. Being best friends with Ellen would be cool though.

Michael Ho In 10 years, I will hopefully be in Miami being a successful fighter in the UFC and being a world renowned DJ. Jessi Holman Married with two kids and the GM of a professional baseball team. Matthew Honas I will hopefully be teaching at a college in music and composing music for movies that will inspire others to feel as passionate about music as I feel. Madison Howe Happily married with a big family. Joshua Humphreys Hopefully, I will be out of the state with a job I enjoy. Lizzie Hurley Starring on Real Housewives of Wichita, Kansas with my best friends Béle Benard, Andi McEwen, Keaper Czarneicki, Rachel Wiens while continuing my occupation as a trophy wife, married to my husband James Franco. Nick Hutchins In the army. Petra Jacobson Hopefully working in a hospital and possibly married. Erica Johnson Interning or teaching at a school in Quebec. Austin Jones I see myself in 10 years, with a career, a house, graduated from college and living the life. Natasha Jones Hopefully I’ll have finished college and will have a job or at least found some work that will ultimately lead to a career I’ll enjoy. I want to live in Colorado, but I may not be there quite yet. Cody Kemp Out of Kansas.

Kendrick Keomany Hopefully in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Abby Killman Performing, married, and living by the ocean.

Grace Knustson Hopefully married and living out my dream of being a dentist. Matt Kranick I’ll be 28 years old! Ali Latimer Hopefully happily married and busy being the best wife and mother to my husband and two or more beautiful children.

Grant Latimer President of the USA married to my first lady Kassidy Watkins. Aaron Laursen Still in college. Brennen Lee I would like to be a chef. Landon Lemuz No clue. Carla Lopez Probably in Spain. Matt Mar Still at Dillons. Jadyn Mark Hopefully getting my PhD, married, and no more than two kids. Kenzie Mayta Owning my g-ma’s dance studio, married to a NFL player, having super hott kids, still dancing, being Beyonce, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Usher, and Lil Weezy’s back up dancers and having a rockin’ bod from being a Victoria’s Secret model. Trevor McChristian Dancing my BUTT off on Broadway! Andrea McEwen Married to Sam Bradford with at least three mini Sams, basically living the dream life. Aleah Milliner Riding my bike. Cassia Millspaugh In a committed relationship in a penthouse in LA. Rachel Mohr EVERYWHERE!

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I will be a gypsy, travelling the world. Jason Mullen Jail? Brittany Neigenfind Living in Texas with my family - working with law enforcement. Dalena Nguyen Not sure.

Collin Nitcher Somewhere awesome, I guess. Sarah Novotny Working as a physical therapist for a popular sports team. Carter Olson Married to my beautiful wife, with two kids, and being the voice of the Kansas Jayhawks.

Nathan Pastor In 10 years, I’ll be in my own house, sitting at my computer doing video game commentary, with my degree(s) hanging on the wall.

Wyatt Payne Business owner. Bryce Pearson Hopefully owning my own business. Riley Pfeifer Drinking a Mojito on a beach with my boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo. Bobby Phillips Air Force, on the coast. Kris Phillips Being a Special Ed. para. Kellie Platek In 10 years, I plan to be frosting cupcakes in my own bakery and eating a weight watchers meal for lunch. Amanda Pogue Stationed somewhere helping people. Lucas Popp Medical school. Sarah Pulliam No idea where I will be in 10 years. Emily Queen Well, hopefully I will be disgustingly wealthy, writing best-selling novels, teaching music, and being doted on by a billionaire husband. Courtney Ritchie Hopefully have a degree in teaching and out of the service, coaching and teaching at high school. Saleena Ross Married with a career, starting my family.

Herod Sadr Dunno. Sam Salinas Sitting on top of a mountain, drinking coffee and eating sandwiches. Lucas Schauer I will be playing professional baseball or working for NASA. Maddie Scheer Married to a NFL player with two dogs and one cat.

Cody Schellenberg I’ll be making triple digits homie.

Dakota Shaeffer In 10 years, I will most likely have reenlisted in the marine corps and either be living on a base or deployed overseas. Dylan Shank 28 years old. Amy Sheehan Married to Tim Tebow, being a hot mom to four boys that are super good athletes in training. Sydney Shields Married to a hunk and living in Hawaii with a couple of kids. Evan Shook 28 years old. Bailey Shupe Hopefully married with kids, with a degree in elementary education. Katie Smith Teaching art to high schoolers and being married with kids.

Camron Spelts If my dreams of winning the lottery doesn’t come true then I’ll be a very successful engineer. Kylie Stamper I will have a good, steady job - making good money. I will have a dog (or two) and hopefully by then i will be married and maybe have a couple of kids. Taylor Standiford Hopefully running my own orthodontist practice, married, and have at least one kid. Leah Taliaferro In 10 years, I hope to be in my residency at a children’s hospital working towards becoming a pediatrician. Ally Thompson Hopefully in Africa surrounded by beautiful African children living out my life dream of working in an orphanage in Zimbabwe. Darren Tran Performing open heart surgery at Via Christi. Hau Tran On the earth (around the world, I don’t know yet). Matt Traudt Married. Programming or tech support for a large company such as Google.

Kailey Utech I will most likely be a math teacher. Robby Vandeusen An animal cop. David Vital Wearing a suit made out of meat to the VMA’s, not because I’m nominated, just to show up. Kyndra Vix Married with horses. Zac Warwick Probably trying out for the philharmonic with Yo-Yo Ma’s cousin, Little Nepatiz. Tyler Weber I will have a well paying job, a family of my own, and hopefully will move to Missouri to live by the GREAT Table Rock Lake. Lauren Wilson Married with 6 kids living in Mexico, speaking Spanish. Shannon Wilson Not at home. Gage Woodard Running my own hunting services all across USA. Peyton Wright Just becoming a dentist, hopefully with a couple kids and three or four dogs, just working on becoming an orthodontist so I can settle down and twiddle my thumbs life the rest of America. Regan Wright Living that married life. Kaylin Yang Living under a bridge in a high-quality cardboard box next to my best friend Rachel Quinnett watching Bergkamp’s African video. Becca Yoder Back on the West Coast.

Cameron Zane Graduated from college and still playing baseball in the Major leagues somewhere and if not start my career as a firefighter, cop, or a game warden.

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From left: Ashley Golden, Aleah Milliner and Brittany Neigenfind

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Being fearless

By Aleah Milliner

promise the title of this article has nothing to do with Taylor Swift’s second album. I mean, not really.

Being fearless means a lot to me personally. I think it is a beautiful word; even more, I believe someone who is fearless is beautiful. To me, being fearless means not letting scary things hold you back. Simple as that.

Of course it’s not always easy. Like, I’m not so sure I could be fearless if I were about to go skydiving and was told to jump out of an airplane. 20,000 feet up in the sky, surrounded only by clouds. Mayyybbee not. Fearlessness, though, is not the absence of fear. I would totally be afraid in that situation. Jumping anyway, in the midst of the crazy, nervousness. That is what being fearless is all about.

A few weeks ago, I chopped off all of my hair. Almost ten inches of hair was gone in a matter of seconds. I have always loved short hair but thought that I could never pull it off. In that moment, however, I decided why not?

I decided to be fearless and just go for it. Pulling all my long hair into a ponytail, then having it cut off the next moment. That’s scary. Walking to the bathroom, slowly opening your eyes, taking a peek in the mirror at what just happened. Even scarier. And, 10 inches is a huge change, if you weren’t sure.

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Now, I have a short, spunky haircut that I absolutely love. All because I choose to not be afraid, to go for what I wanted. Fearlessly I chopped all my hair off.

Soon, I will be called to be fearless again. Senior year is over and graduation is days away. After spending this summer with everyone I love, I will head to Lawrence. In the fall, life will change dramatically. A newtown, with all of its charm, to call home.

The reality of leaving home is setting in, and sometimes I get a little sad. Not just sad because I will be apart from everyone I love, but I also get a feeling of nervousness.

Because, I can plan as much as I would like for college, but I don’t know exactly what it will feel like to move away, what I will be like to be on my own. The unknown makes me just a little nervous.

Despite not knowing the exact details of what the future will hold, despite being, basically, all on my own, I am going to face this new adventure confidently. And if, when I get there and all the newness and independence sets in, and I’m scared of it all, I know that I will be ok.

I will fearlessly move to a new city and embark on a new adventure. What could be more beautiful than that?

I’m scared but I am jumping anyway. I’ll see you soon Lawrence.

It’s all about to change T

By Brittany Neigenfind

he halls of Maize High School have made me who I am today. Walking through the doors and down the hallways for the first time as a freshman, I had no idea what the next four years would hold.

I never knew how much Maize would shape me and make me into the person that I am today. The relationships that I have made with teachers and friends have meant the world to me. Freshman year was full of a ton of first times and of course senior year was full of last times. All of those last times were very bittersweet.

During high school I poured everything I had into Play newsmagazine, Peer Helpers and Friendship Club, and I wouldn’t have wanted to focus on anything better.

Being on the Play staff for the last four years gave me a second home at Maize, D18. The newsroom is my safe zone; it’s where I belong. I wouldn’t trade the family-like relationships that have been made in that room. We fight like family and bond like a family. The newsroom is full of stress during deadline and full of laughter and jokes any other time.

Peer Helpers has been a huge part of my high school career. It has taught me how to be a humble leader and to

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accept others. The goal of Peer Helpers is to make freshmen and new students feel welcome at Maize High. I loved being one of the first people they got to meet here.

Being presedent of Friendship Club has been a blast. The special education department has been my backbone for the past four years. The friendships that I have made through this club will last a lifetime. I never would have spent my Senior Prom with the best date I could possibly ask for, Chase, without being a part of this great organization.

Throughout all the confusion and craziness of preparing for college in the next couple of months, time has flown by. It didn’t hit me while organizing my last freshman orientation as a leader. It didn’t hit me while participation in my last Homecoming week. It definitely didn’t hit me while dancing the night away at Prom. Maybe it will hit me while I’m sitting in the sea of red and white gowns at graduation wait to walk across the stage.

I have realized, although have not accepted, the fact that in a couple months everything is going to change. My best friends will all be away at college while I stay in Wichita. It will all be different, it will all be scary, but I cannot wait to see what the future holds.

A place to call home

By Ashley Golden

have two homes. One is the home filled with my family, home-cooked meals and rooms I call my own.

The other is room D18 — my high school safe-zone and the birth place of Play newsmagazine. This room has been my second home for the last four years. The place I work, the place I laugh, and even the place I cry. Most of my high school memories — good and bad — stem from the newsroom.

Every semester the students who enroll to produce Play newsmagazine become my closest friends and the people I rely on the most. I can’t imagine who I would be if I had not chosen the journalism path at Maize. Phyllis Wipf and Dan Loving not only advised me on my involvement as a staff member, but they also provided me with guidance as I

grew up. There is a huge difference between the 14-year-old Ashley and the almost 18-year-old. I don’t know if I could say that if I hadn’t of met the amazing people I did.

I learned a lot in high school. I learned that English is my good subject and math is always going to be a struggle. I learned that friendships don’t always go how you want, and neither does life. I learned how to juggle my social life with school and work. Most of all, I learned who I am and where I want to go after I leave Maize.

Every year I have watched Play seniors publish their senior columns and then walk across the graduation stage.

It’s always been something far away, but now it’s here. I am the Play senior leaving. After four long years of dedication, I am about to move on. It’s intimidating, but I’m ready.

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FOLLOWING THE TR ACKS Seniors recall their most memorable stories during high school Tyler Boyle I had a dream where my life restarted but only back to freshman year. I woke up, mortified, and sat in my bedroom for a solid 15 minutes believing I was a freshman again. Worst dream I’ve ever had. Cassie Bullock One time in Mrs. Brown’s En-Cor we decided to make a “Harlem Shake” video since it was the new thing. We used our resources in the room to make the video most enjoyable. Mikala Sharlow and I waved a pink Snuggie while she stood on the table. It’s a quality video. Check it out on Twitter! Cooper Galbraith During my high school career, my dad, my aunt and my grandma got cancer. Every one of them survived except my grandma. My whole junior year was a stressful mess because of it. Kind of like an emotional roller coaster that I couldn’t get off, and it made me confused. I’m glad I had friends to keep me happy then and now. Now I’m moving forward but never forgetting, and life is getting better. Mary Higgins In my junior year, I was obsessed with “The Hunger Games.” As kind of a joke, I suggested that everyone in choir play “The Choir Games.” To my surprise, everyone agreed and so during the last few weeks of school everyone in choir was given a character, and we slowly assassinated each other with Nerf guns. When we only had a few people left, we had a party at Mrs. Prater’s house and we fought with Nerf guns in the forest by her house until Charlie Wynn and Trevor McChristian won. Then we decided to make it a tradition and soon we’re going to be planning the “Second Annual Choir Games.” I couldn’t be more excited, and I hope that the seniors next year continue the tradition. Jessi Holman The best moment of my high school experience by far is when the baseball team won state in 2011. I loved being able to share that moment with the guys. Michael Ho On January 21, 2012, in my junior year, my little brother Jonathan Ho passed away. He fought a three-year battle with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, a very rare cancer. Jonathan without a doubt has been the inspirational individual in my life.

Regardless of any situation that he was in, he always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude for everything. On his journey to defeat his cancer, our family strengthened in faith as we met many wonderful individuals that helped us through our struggles and down points. Jonathan’s influences have been shared all around the world and still to this date, our family is still connected with those people. Jonathan’s drive and determination to conquer cancer had made me want to live exactly like him. That’s why whenever I have a task or I am presented with a challenge, I do my best to accomplish it because I know that’s what he would have done. Jonathan’s passions, dreams and aspirations have been passed on to me, and I will do everything in my will to make sure that they become reality. Brittany Neigenfind Freshman year in Mr. Walker’s English class, Mary Kangas threw a stress ball at the back of Walker’s head while he was writing on the board. Walker turned around and immediately screamed my name and yelled at me. I took the blame because Mary was new to Maize and I felt bad for her. Dakota Shaeffer Last summer I went to a goingaway party for a female friend of mine. Toward the end of the party, everyone went outside to hang out around a bonfire, and she and I went back inside to look for stuff to make s’mores. While inside, we started talking about her moving away. The conversation got emotional, which led to a warm hug, which led to a passionate kiss. It was the most romantic moment of my life. Afterwards, we forgot about the s’more stuff and went back outside. We never did officially start dating, but she’ll be coming back to Maize to visit everyone and be my date to prom, which I’m excited about. Becca Yoder During my junior year, I had Mr. Frye for English.

One day I told him about one of my nicknames, Chewbecca Yoda. He claimed that I must be really good at the wookie call. I cannot do the wookie call to save my life. However, a week later he offered extra credit to our class but said we wouldn’t get it unless I did the wookie call. He made me stand up in front of the class and attempt a wookie call. The class got their extra credit, and Mr. Frye got a laugh. Cameron Zane My sophomore year, in baseball, we went 25-0 and won 6A state.

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1. Brandon Baldwin and Evan Shook 2. Tristan Short and Tyler Weber 3. Top: Ali Latimer, Falecia Parker, Tyler Coleman, and Blaine Rodman Second row: Ben Snook and Richard Corbett 4. Cody Schellenberg and Grant Latimer 5. Greg Eno and Josh Wilcox 6. Josh Wilcox, Greg Eno, Joel Curtiss, and Alex Wehking

Taylor Brown

Brandon Baldwin

Taylor, congratulations on graduating from Maize High School. We are proud of all your accomplishments.

Mom and Dad love you very much! Best wishes going to college and in all your future endeavors.

Congratulations, Brandon. We are very proud of you! Dream big, because you can achieve anything.

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Love Mom, Dad, Chris, Kyle, Lindsay & Jeff

Monica Ticas Guevara G端ereja we love you so much, we are proud of you, we wish you the best, congratulations. God bless you.

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Clayton Dickerson

Collin Nitcher

You are such a talented and amazing kid. Your journey has just begun. You have made us proud!

Collin, we are so proud of you! Good luck with your future. We know you will succeed in everything you choose to do!

We love you!

Mom & Dad

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Amanda Groner

Natalie Chabot

Cody Schellenberg

Michaeli Hennessy

Blaise Fountain

Amanda, we are so proud of you! May all your dreams come true! We love you bunches!

You have become a very well balanced young lady. Keep chasing after your dreams. Proud of you!

Cody, always put others first and you will never be last. We love you.

Dad & Mom

Mom & Dad

Michaeli, congratulations to our graduate! We are so proud of you! You have turned out even better than our best dreams!

We are so proud of the young man you have become.

We hope your life is filled with great happiness + success!

Elisa, Lexie, AJ, Nana, & Papa

Love, Mom, Dad, & Braden

Mom & Dad

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1. Lauren Wilson, Alex McNew and Lexi Hartzog perform at halftime during Powderpuff football.

2. Senior girls storm the field at the beginging of the Powderpuff football game.

3. Shannon Wilson and Nathan Hermes kiss during their basketball Homecoming skit.

4. Brandon Baldwin, Grace Binter and Rachel Mohr pick out donuts at the senior farewell.

5. Cameron Zane and Matthew Breiding package food for students at the Early Childhood Center.

6. Megan Hawkinson and Zack Gilchrist perform their basketball Homecoming skit.

7. Briana Barber and Kayla Adams cheer at a pep assembly.

8. Mikala Sharlow and Kendrick Keomany wait to cheer on the Eagles during football Homecoming.

9. Jillian Ambrose, Amy Brown and Briana Foster bond during the last home basketball game and Flygirl performance.

10. Lucas Downes performs at Battle of the Bands.

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AVIATORS BASEBALL SCHEDULE www.wichitaaviatorsbaseball.com H H H H A H H H H H A A H A

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vs. Kansas City A’s vs. Valley Center vs. Newton vs. Valley Center vs. Kansas Cannons vs. Kansas Cannons vs. North Central Knights vs. North Central Knights vs. Hutchinson vs. Valley Center vs. Hutchinson vs. Valley Center vs. Newton vs. Park City

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vs. Kansas Cannons vs. Kansas Cannons vs. Hutchinson vs. Newton vs. Topeka vs. North Central Knights vs. Park City vs. Topeka vs. Park City vs. Topeka 7/12-7/17 Mid-West Regional vs. Hutchinson (Lawrence Dumont) vs. Park City 7/19-7/24 Walter Johnson vs. Kansas Cannons Baseball League Tournament vs. Valley Center vs. Park City

7/27-8/10 NBC World Series

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Paige Lungwitz

Collin Nitcher

Basketball, tennis

Baseball, football

PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY COLLIN NITCHER

PLAY How have your parents impacted your high school career?

Collin Nitcher I have the most encouraging and supportive parents. No matter what path I took or decisions I made, they were always behind me.

P What is the best advice you have ever given to a younger player?

JS To Connor Lungwitz: “Watch your mouth or I’m calling stingray.”

P What was the most valuable piece of advice you ever received?

JS Height and weight don’t matter; it’s the size of your heart that counts.

P Who did you look up to as a child?

JS My dad, but now I’m taller than him. He really was and is an awesome role model in my life.

P What is your most memorable moment from

your four years at Maize?

JS Either the 25-0 baseball season or the last-second Hail Mary against Salina Central on Homecoming night.

P Do you have any plans of pursuing your athletic career past high school and college, whether it be playing professionally or coaching?

JS Possibly coaching, Lord willing I have at least one son. My mom says I’ll have five girls.

P What will you miss most about high school athletics?

JS Probably my teammates.

The sports are fun and everything, but they’re nothing without all the wonderful guys that were on my teams.

P How do you want to be remembered at Maize?

JS As I was.

P What would you like to say to everyone at Maize?

JS Hug life > thug life.

Senior signings VOLLEYBALL

Lexi Hartzog with Johnson County Community College; Mary Kangas with Butler Community College.

FOOTBALL

Ethan Stallbaumer, Blaise Fountain with Fort Hays State University.

CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK

Brooks Rummery with Friends University

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY PAIGE LUNGWITZ BROOKE JOHANSON

PLAY How have your parents impacted your high school career?

Paige Lungwitz My mom has been there to support me through every athletic event. My dad has coached me and worked with me to become the athlete I am today. They are behind all my success that I have had.

P What is the best advice you have given to a younger player?

PL Never give up and always give it your all because in the end all of your hard work will pay off.

P What was the most valuable piece of advice you ever received?

PL Every day you take off is a day you will never get back and is a step further away from your goal.

P Who did you look up to as a child?

PL I looked up to Amanda Fessenden. My dad coached her in basketball in high school, and I looked up to her as a role model in basketball and as a person.

BASEBALL

TENNIS

CHEER

SOCCER

Lucas Schauer with Northeast Oklahoma A&M Joseph Hamer with Emporia State University

SWIM

Lucas Popp with University of North Carolina

P What is your most memorable moment from your four years at Maize?

PL All the crazy and fun times I had with my tennis girls and Coach Anderson.

P Do you have any plans of pursuing your athletic career past high school and college, whether it be playing professionally or coaching?

PL I can see myself coaching or helping younger kids when I get older, but not anywhere in the near future.

P What will you miss most about high school athletics?

PL All of the friendships I have made, and all of the great bonds and times I’ve had with teammates and coaches.

P How do you want to be remembered at Maize?

PL As a great teammate and a person who was there to help anybody in a time of need.

P What would you like to say to everyone at Maize?

PL Thank you for all of the support throughout my four years.

Jessi Holman, Sydney Shields with Johnson County Community College Abby Cinotto, Blaine Rodman, Jeff Light with Fort Hays State University; Madison Holmes, Bailey Shupe with Hutchinson Community College.

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Back in the saddle Thanks to Via Christi’s west side ER

Short ride, Short wait

Amanda Guthrie, patient

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hen Amanda Guthrie needed emergency care for internal bleeding, the Garden Plain resident felt fortunate Via Christi Hospital on St. Teresa — home to west Wichita’s only ER in a hospital — wasn’t far.

An on-call specialist quickly responded, and within minutes she was undergoing life-saving surgery in a state-of-the-art operating suite.

Now, Amanda is back in the saddle of her busy life. “I’m still here for a reason, so I’m making the most of the second chance I’ve been given.”

To hear Amanda’s story, scan or go to viachristi.org/fastER.

Via Christi Hospital 14800 W. St. Teresa Wichita, KS