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Vol. 32, No. 6
June 7, 2013
Homestead High School, Mequon
SN PCH T By Katie Writz
When Snapchat released its photo-sharing app in September of 2011, teens thought they were in for a treat. Most, however, don’t realize the trick behind what they think are quick photos and messages once thought to “disappear” in seconds. Snapchat, a social media fad that has users uploading over 150 million Snaps a day, sends pictures and videos with text and drawings, appearing on the receiver’s phone f o r 10 seconds or less. Once the Snapchat vanishes from the receiver’s screen, most Snapchatters believe it is gone forever. This is false. According to digital forensics examiner Mr. Richard Hickman, “Pictures can be retrieved, t r a n s f e r re d and saved -if you know where to look.” “The actual app is even saving the picture,” Hickman said in a May 10 article in the Huffington Post where he demonstrates via video how to retrieve photos from Android devices. While tracking down the photos does require special software, it can be done if necessary. In December of 2012, BuzzFeed announced that Snapchat videos can be easily accessed using a free iPhone file browser. Advanced software aside, crafty users are also taking screenshots and saving photos for posting elsewhere, such as on other social media forums like Facebook or Twitter. Although it can be difficult to take a screenshot from a device in 10 seconds, users have discovered creative ways of getting around this. Officer Lance Wegner, district police liaison, said re-
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ceivers can also use a different device, such uploaded it to a public forum. as a phone, camera or iPod, to take a picture Snapchat photos can lead of the Snapchat. This increases the chances to many negative effects if the of the Snapchat appearing outside of the wrong people get their hands app itself. on an image, according to Mr. This is where Snapchat leaves room for Woessner. For example, this abuse, according to Mr. William Woessener, could affect college acceptance school psychologist. If used appropriately, or potential job opportunities. Snapchat can be harmless fun; however, Besides the embarrassment, if because of the tricky false sense of “disap- the recipient presses charges, the pearing it creates,” it has caused problems sender can receive a ticket for sexwith bullying and sexting. ual assault, or worse, depending on Officer Wegner said there have been the severity of the situation. two complaints from the middle schools To avoid getting into of male students sexting images to female trouble with Snapchat, students. While police cannot access the some parents do not original Snapchat photo without advanced allow their children to software, they can, after a complaint is filed, have a Snapchat, such subpeona phone records to prove interac- as Mrs. Deanna Lee, tion between the two devices. This concrete a Mequon mother of phone record does not show the Snapchat- three. ted photo, but it does prove the sender’s According to Mrs. device communicated a picture message Lee, Snapchat has no to the victim which can prevent the sender valuable purpose. from denying the victim’s claims of receiv- She has heard of ing communication from the sender’s de- several examples of vice. children using it inAlong with opening up avenues for sex- appropriately ting, Snapchat’s platform has paved the and believes road for bullying and threats as well. Offi- that it provides cer Wegner said, “I have had to deal with another device many teenagers, especially in the middle for emotional school using Snapchat to bully because they anxiety. think it leaves no proof.” When used Some of the specific issues Officer We- a p p r o p r i a t e l y, gner has dealt with in Mequon include Snapchat can be pictures with threatening messages saying a fun and harmless things like, “I hate you” or “You’re dead to activity among friends. Haley me.” Wittchow, junior, enjoys SnapTeens have also posted inappropriate chatting with friends. “It’s a nice or potentially embarrassing Snapchatted way to give them a visual explapictures to Facebook and Instagram. Mr. nation of what is going on, inWoessner said, “This is not just embarrass- stead of through a message over ing for the person who sent it, but it is also text,” she said. very damaging to his or her reputation.” There are a few foolproof Emily Eckhardt, sophomore, has en- ways to prevent unwanted piccountered situations where pictures she tures from getting on the Interdid not particularly want shared outside of net forever. The easiest way is Snapchat ended up on Facebook because by not taking the picture; howthe receiver took a screenshot and then ever, if students do choose to use Snapchat, they should always be smart about every picture they Scan the QR code or send. visit goo.gl/qv2cy to Mr. Woessner said that students see the Huffington should ask themselves, “Is one Post video: “Snappicture worth the consequences chat photos don’t you will need to face for the rest actually delete.” of your life?”
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AP caucus projects
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AP Caucus students solve real-world problems By Brittany Emond
“AP Caucus is a real-life experience for students in AP Government and AP Macro where they attempt to find a problem that can be addressed and solve it,” Ms. Lueders, AP Government teacher, said. In 2004, Mrs. Robin Schlei, District Curriculum Specialist, proposed the idea of AP Caucus to Mr. Thomas Fugate, AP Macroeconomics teacher, and Ms. Lueders. Since then, the idea took hold. Every year in February, students from each class research and brainstorm problems through the criteria of “feasibility,” Mr. Fugate said. Students then get together and research ways to solve their problem, which they eventually present to a local, state or federal government. Utilizing the skills learned in both classes, the AP Macroeconomics students focus on the fiscal side, while AP Government students focus on the legal side. Both Mr. Fugate and Ms. Lueders agree that one of the biggest benefits of this project is that students learn that change is an extensive action. “They realize that change does not come overnight,” Mr. Fugate said. Agreeing with her colleague, Ms. Leaders said, “Great ideas sometimes take decades, but they are often times proposing ideas that we find later on the city, village or the state are looking into.”
Additional benefits to this project include “creative problem solving, leadership, teamwork, cooperation, critical thinking skills, and research skills,” according to Mr. Fugate. This year, students are looking at large-scale problems such as stopping the rise of college tuition costs, local problems such as fixing up Virmond Park and problems within Homestead High School such as rearranging the exam schedule. Lauren Watchmaker, junior AP Caucus participant, explained that her group “seeks to enhance the HHS curriculum by implementing a lifeguard training course and a dance course.” Leigh Berman, junior and groupmate, added that she believes her group is making a difference, “because [the new courses] would be great additions to the curriculum and would give students new opportunities.” Groups in the past have made a difference in various ways. One group, Ms. Lueders explained, tackled the question of whether or not to implement a curfew in Mequon for teens under 18. “The students went in front of the Mequon Common council on the day they were going to vote [on this issue], and they presented why it wasn’t a good idea using strong constitutional and legal arguments,” Ms. Lueders said. The Mequon Common Council decided to table the issue, and eventually
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Tim Kalkhoff and Andrea Rossman, juniors, discuss their caucus project in the library.
the city agreed with the students, and there was no further action on implementing a curfew in Mequon. Many of the groups this year tackled issues that will benefit the Homestead’s student body. “My group’s project deals with eliminating the class periods before exams on exam days. I decided to do that project because I feel the current schedule puts an undue amount of stress on students,” Andrea Rossman, junior AP Caucus participant student, said. Quinten Ziegler, junior AP Caucus participant, and his group are aiming to make overall improvements to Vir-
mond Park as well as ultimately adding a stairwell on the bluff. “I think if our proposal is approved, we will make a big difference. It would supply the community with a great beach during the summer that everyone could enjoy,” Ziegler said. Though all of the projects are different, they all include individuals from both classes aiming to solve problems that will benefit citizens. “Although we are still in the research process, we believe that we have the resources, drive and support to succeed in our project,” Watchmaker said.
New club eases transition for incoming freshmen By Sydney Benson
Look out, Homestead! There’s a new crew in town: Homestead’s Link Crew, a freshman transition program that Ms. Lori Keiser, assistant principal, brought from her previous school in Beaver Dam. Ms. Keiser, along with Ms. Jennifer Evans, Ms. Susan Godfrey and Mr. Fritz Rauch, Link Crew Coordinators, asked staff members to recommend sophomore and junior students. They also put up posters around the school asking anyone who was interested in becoming a mentor in Link Crew to attend an in-
formational meeting. At the meeting, students received applications. With about 130 applications, the Link Crew coordinators found it very difficult to determine who would fill the limited 75 mentor positions, according to Ms. Evans. “We had so many awesome applications, so it was a lot more difficult than we thought it would be,” Ms. Evans said. All accepted mentors were notified by letter on Friday, May 10. The upperclassmen mentors will interact with their assigned freshman group throughout the next school year by organizing study sessions before exams, getting involved in the freshman dance, hosting a tailgate party before one of the football games and more. Ms. Evans and Ms. Keiser believe that these activities will make the freshmen feel less nervous dur-
ing their first few weeks at Homestead in the fall and improve the school’s entire student body. “What I noticed when we had it in Beaver Dam is that the students take on a more positive role and more ownership in the interactions they have with each other and they treat people better,” Ms. Keiser said. The mentors are also predicting that Link Crew will improve interactions between freshmen and upperclassmen. “It’s a great opportunity to assimilate the incoming freshmen into the Homestead community,” Andrea Rossman, incoming senior mentor, said. Leigh Berman, another incoming senior mentor, said it will help upperclassmen and freshmen get to know each other better and improve the school environment. “We have a great student body, but I think Link Crew will make it that much better,” Ms. Evans said.
Faculty and students reflect on trimester implementation Information compiled by Brooke Bayer
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Formal results from the Homestead High School Trimester Board Report show the reactions from students regarding trimester implementation.
Formal results from 89 faculty members show overall support for trimesters.
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Editorial
This editorial is in response to the Snapchat article on page one.
Don’t snap anything you wouldn’t show Granny. Illustration by Samantha Hansen
Photo Poll: What are your three favorite things?
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Allie Haddad (right), freshman: phone, shoes and Molly Riebau (left), freshman
Sarah Schimpf, sophomore: phone, soccer ball and chocolate
Mr. Steven O’Brien (left), social studies teacher: Jake Lappin (right), junior, farming and golf
Mr. William Marton, English teacher: my wife, being in the classroom and flowers
Noah Melan, junior: phone, headphones and the Chicago Bears
Andy Deneen, senior: golf hat, goggles, and headphones
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Oh, the places the class of 2013 will go...
Information compiled by Lauren Olson and Lucy Smith
ALVERNO Guria Ghaffar
BETHEL Nathan Miske
CARDINAL STRITCH Rachel Wiedenhoeft
TWIN CITIES David Anderson Alex Barton-Perez Madelyn Busse Sean Condon Mollie Cook Rachel Denk Kim Kassander Susan Mayer Noah Mitchelson Tori Peckarsky Oren Sasson Adam Scheer Henri Shein Natalie Stein Josif Volodarskiy
CARLETON Gabe Jacobs GRINNELL Ben Binversie MACALESTER Aaron Haefner DULUTH Noel Seaton ST. THOMAS Rachel Morris Maddie Vetter
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Robbie Fulton IOWA STATE Joey Mullins Joseph Osowski
CARROLL Shelby Comeau CARTHAGE Jake Erfourth
DRAKE Sophia Lococo
PIERCE Alison Zingale
ART INSTITUTE OF LAS VEGAS Valentina Scott
U OF MISSOURI Adam Bodner Jordan Craig Mackenzie Hawley Samantha Hansen Brad Meyer WASHINGTON Anna Belle Hoots Sam Silver
Greg Lennon Helen Lewis Emma Match Lauren McKeown Kelsey Nelson Vy Nguyen Erin Ochocki Margie Pachner Jack Robbins Konstantin Rosich Andria Savitch Peter Sileno Carlie Swenson Julius Zimmermann Amanda Westcott Danielle Ross
MIAD Kristina Ekman
U OF EAU CLAIRE Jesse BaDour Mark Byaliy Thomas Fazio Jillian Manion Leland Orfield Suri Pourmodheji U OF GREEN BAY Adam Nelson U OF LA CROSSE Kate Caputa Ellie Lorino Eric Manning Emily Martin Laura Nikogosyan Megan Patterson
U OF MILWAUKEE Maha Angisetty Valerya Arkhipova Dakota Bishop Aaminah Bledsoe-Johnson Schaeffer Broeske Wally Colegrove Max Daniels Ryan Evans Daniel Feldman Scott Frazier Tristan Garland Nick Gehl Madeline Gruel Ashlyn Harper Tyler E. Johnson Michael Kirsanov Karina Lempert Stephanie Paly Faina Shef Adam Skwierawski Matt Slawson Adam Thurow Chueshie Xiong U OF OSHKOSH Brooke Bayer Sami Burkard Nic Buzzanca Melinda Gayle Jake Laihinen Caitlin Reynolds Emily Roth Weston Wouters
MTU Jenna Burns
TAKING A YEAR OFF TO WORK Craig Koch Kassie Scott TRAVELING Cody Kolf AUSTRIA Sara Kickmayer BUSINESS SCHOOL OF BARCELONA Everson Mayerstein SWEDEN Karl Gustafsson
ARIZONA STATE Drew Miller Lucy Smith MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS INSTITUTE – UTI Jared Dane
U OF COLORADO BOULDER Erin Leaf Amy Schiman U OF DENVER Allison Speaker
VANDERBILT Elise Alverson Andy Deneen Julia Fleming Max Heinrich
HENDRIX Colten Poellinger U OF ARKANSAS Darius Marshall
LEHIGH Petey Jones
LAKE FOREST Katerina Roldan
EVANSVILLE Brandon Hilby U OF STEVENS POINT Alyssa Guetzke Ben Jurenec Jackson Simonds
NOTRE DAME Caitlin Geary PURDUE Marty Bergquist Michael Blaser
U OF WHITEWATER Hailley Loukopoulos Sam Steinbrecher Clayton Anderson Kathryn Fisher Sam Kaegi Chloe McClendon MacKenzie Melan Yuri Pogosyan Dan Shore Kyle Slamann Stevie-Lyn Zenke
BALL STATE Jessa Stoffel
INDIANA Ali Balestrieri Allie McGauran Melissa Somer Kelly Burke Kaleigh Chung Kiley Erlandson Genna Fish Diana Gertel Grace Hawley Karley Marotta Andrew Minkin Jake Mueller Mitch Novak Lauren Plavnick James Reilly
U OF DAYTON Gillian Dyer Brad Malmquist Grace McCormick Emily Schneeberger
FRANCISCAN Tim Schumaker MIAMI Alex Vielmetti
XAVIER Maddy Mayer Maddy Wagner
OHIO STATE Ellie Bettridge Ben Bloom Danielle Zoeller
GEORGE WASHINGTON Rosemary McDonagh AMERICAN Sara Pierson
U OF STOUT Becky Dummann
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY Kristina Kelly
U OF PLATTEVILLE Tyler D. Johnson Brittany Tainter
HAMPTON Jessica Gathing
TULANE Brad Honigberg
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE John Parker
AVON OLD FARMS Tristan Garland
BUCKNELL Sharon Schmelzle
U OF RICHLAND Caleb Hill
SPRING HILL Mike Bradford BELMONT Julia Wermuth
DUQUESNE Bethany Hansen
BOSTON COLLEGE Christa Reid
U OF PARKSIDE Amie Basso
BRADLEY Evan Heimerl
BRIGHAM YOUNG Luke Worthington
U OF PENNSYLVANIA Riley Pelisek Andrew Zhu CARNEGIE MELLON Mitchell Plamann
US MARINE CORPS Alec Nagel US ARMY Riley Pretat
CORNELL Tom Eisenbrown Julie Gokhman
HOPE Robert Lampen
U OF MADISON Samantha Abramovich Peterson Apfelbach Brandon Beschta Katy Blaser Alex Bristol Joe Clavette Adam Connolly Danielle Dooge Alex Fish Tyler Gehrke Brett Geschke Michelle Gould Katie Gresham Colin Harris Sarah Hennessy Meg Huskin Ilana Katz Conner Knuth Erica Kreunen Haley Laird Joan Lawlor
U OF SAN DIEGO Karli Wittenberg
U OF VERMONT Joe Allen Henry Maggard
DARTMOUTH Matt Mitman
ST. NORBERT Amanda Grothman Hannah Mandlman Shelby Steck
MARQUETTE Sabina Arutyunyan Michelle Berman Lexy Foss Mogen Frenkel Casey O’Hare Lauren Olson Max Olson Savin Pillai AJ Reno Nolan Seibel Allie Skow Adrian Zietara
SAINT LOUIS Michael DeGuire Maggie McGowan Katie Quinlevan Austin Ralph
MATC Ashley Graves Emma Gordon Chaya Milchtein Josh Moore Paul Sorin James Standberry
ST. JOHN’S ACADEMY Quinton Sampson-Wood
EDGEWOOD Megan Lyneis Isabella Weich
LINCOLN Darlexus Buckley
NORTHERN MICHIGAN Jon Dyer
MSOE Clayton Howell
CONCORDIA Mia Niebler Kymberly Richards
U OF IOWA Eric Hansen Kale Mason Max Pavelec Joey Puccinelli Patrick Rosenberg
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COLUMBIA Max Ginkel DEPAUL Jack McCann KENDALL Beau Holter
NORTHWESTERN Ellen Erpenbeck Michael Foulkes NORTH PARK Millie Lanigan SAINT XAVIER Jourdnae Moore SAIC Maddy Honeck U OF CHICAGO Henry Ballesteros
EMORY Laura Kirtley SCAD Sophie Kubly
U OF VIRGINIA Samantha Schwager
NORTHERN ILLINOIS Ryan Stendler
FULL SAIL Josh Fischer
WEST VIRGINIA Mitchell Shaurette
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It’s a Saturday morning, and you’ve only got $20 in your pocket. What are you to do? Pull a Macklemore, and pop some tags of course! Resale shopping, more commonly known as “thrifting” has become a popular trend among high school students •Thurs and Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4 and those on limited budgets. For the less-experi•Price: $$$$ enced thrifter, we’ve compiled a list of nearby thrift Selling women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories, stores to get you started. Boz’s offers mall and high-end brands at reasonable prices. Sales throughout the year reduce prices even Goodwill Store - Milwaukee further. Boz’s styles tend to cater toward adults and •6055 N. 91st St, Milwaukee not teenagers, so it’s best for those looking for pro•Mon – Fri 9-9, Sat 9-8, Sun 10-7 fessional or vintage clothing. •Price: $ The thrift stores of all thrift stores, Goodwill offers Plato’s Closet - Greenfield clothing, housewares and everything in between at •7820 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee low prices. Numerous locations can be found in and •Mon – Sat 10-9, Sun 11-6 around the Milwaukee area. •Price: $$$ Offering popular teen brands, Plato’s sells gently E-Collectique Boutique used clothing and accessories at up to 70% off retail •174 S Main Street, Thiensville prices. Plato’s has additional locations in Kenosha, •Wed – Sat: 10-6 Brookfield, and Milwaukee (coming soon). •Price: $$$ Specializing in high-end, vintage and couture laSalvation Army Thrift Store – Menomonee Falls bels, E-Collectique offers a vast selection of designer •N89 W16895 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls clothing. When compared to retail prices, the sav•Mon-Sat 9-8 ings are quite large, yet some items are still too pric•Price: $ ey for the average teenager’s budget. An additional The Salvation Army is a need-based organization location is located in Saukville. with numerous thrift stores across the area. Prices are extremely low, and merchandise is strictly doBoz’s Clozet nated. •108 W Freistadt Rd, Thiensville
Chelsey Knuth, junior and avid thrifter, has built her wardrobe almost entirely from thrifted finds. Several times a week, Knuth posts these styles to http://lookbook.nu/ chelseyknuth, a blogstyle website that features users (and fashions) from around the world. Take a peek inside Chelsey’s wardrobe, and see for yourself the treasures to be found at local thrift shops!
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Meet Olivia Gonzalez Q: Who is your celebrity crush? The most likely to make your #mancrushmonday? OG: Toby from Pretty Little Liars. I think his name is Keegan Allen. Q: What can’t you leave the house without? OG: “ I can’t leave the house without coffee.” Information compiled by Maha Angisetty
With a student body as vast as Homestead’s, it’s hard to know everybody, but have no fear, The Highlander is here with Shuffle the Deck to help introduce you to one more person. This issue’s random pick is Olivia Gonzalez, sophomore. To some her name might ring a bell; she was in this year’s and last year’s AFS show singing alongside her sister, Grace, junior. So let’s see what this issue’s pick has to share with Homestead. Q: What is your pet peeve? Olivia Gonzalez: My pet peeve is this noise that happens when peoples nails scratch against certain surfaces but not like a chalk board like weird plastic grainy surfaces.
Q:What are you really bad at? OG: I’m really bad at talking to people sometimes... awkward situations are not my forte but I find myself in them a lot. Q:Your favorite movie? OG: My favorite movie is Les Miserables! Q:Any other interesting information? OG: I love music. I play the trumpet, piano, ukulele, and a little bit of guitar. I’m also in choir because I love to sing. Also, I love to run. Q: What made you love running? OG: What makes me love running is the amazing team and the feeling of it. I love going to practice
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Q: What is the story behind your interest in music? OG: I got into music mainly from Grace. I took piano lessons at a young age, but quit and never really liked it that much because I wasn’t that good (laughs), but I would always sing songs around the house with Grace, and then last year I finally began to really appreciate it. It has also been a great stress reliever. I go home and play the piano and sing and it always makes me feel better. Photo by Maha Angisetty
for endless summer fun
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In just a week, students will find they suddenly have a whole lot of free time on their hands. While that time can be filled watching TV and acting the part of a couch potato, another option is to peruse Pinterest in search of scrumptious recipes, current fashion tips and various lively summer festivities. We, the Homestead Publications team, have compiled six boards overflowing with all kinds of ideas to help you make Summer 2K13 the best yet! If you can’t get enough of our pins, remember to click ‘follow’!
after I’ve had a terrible day because I know talking to my team mates and going for a run with them always makes me feel better.
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Chem Cult: ORaNGe Exposed
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Unhealthy treats high in calories can often be substituted with many alternatives.
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Eat this, don’t eat that By Lauren Olson
Betcha can’t eat just one! By following these healthy substitutes, you can make healthy choices and eat more than one. If you’re craving pizza... •Order thin-crust. The extra carbohydrates from that deep-dish Chicago-style perfection will be anything but perfect when they are deposited as extra fat. •Load up on veggies! We need seven 80-gram servings per day, so make it easy by having them on top of one of your favorite Italian dishes. •The less meat, the better. While meat in moderation isn’t bad for you, pepperoni and sausage both are high in fat and contain carcinogens, which are proven to cause cancer. •Add more sauce. As strange as it sounds, tomato sauce is known to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, and is high in Vitamin C without the downside of many calories or fat. If you’re craving a frappuccino... •Order sugar-free. The new Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino this season is buttery goodness in your mouth. It’s paradise -- until you realize that a Venti has 111 grams of sugar. Requesting sugar-free syrup will taste just as good with less regrets. •Order no whip. Whipped cream on that Venti will cost you almost 150 calories and 11 grams of fat, so ask for
less or skip it altogether. •Order nonfat milk. Two-percent milk adds that much more fat and calories, making ordering a Frappuccino a guilt-trip, rather than a satisfying treat. If you’re craving chips... •The calorie content in baked chips is similar to regular chips, but they contain around 60 percent less fat. •Make air-popped popcorn with friends! Without the added butter and salt, it has just over 100 calories, one gram of fat, and four grams of fiber in three cups. •Nuts and seeds will leave you feeling full for a long time, and even though they’re high in fat, they’re high in the good fat, which will lower your LDL cholesterol level and your chance of cardiovascular disease. If you’re craving candy bars... •Dark chocolate is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, which encourage a healthy heart, so contrary to popular belief, not all chocolate is bad for you! •Protein bars may still be high in calories, but many are infused with vitamins and high levels of energy, keeping you full longer and less snacking in the long run. If you’re craving ice cream...
•Just as sweet, sorbet, sherbet and frozen yogurt come without the fat. Try with fruit on top for an added treat! •While overlooked, tapioca pudding comes in a variety of flavors and has less than five grams of fat. •Yoplait or Chobani yogurt may still have the sugar, but this low-fat snack introduces probiotics, the active, good bacteria to your digestive tract and will aid your immune system in the battle against Wisconsin weather. If you’re craving donuts... •By looking at the nutrition facts for angelfood cake, you may swear you’re eating air, but that’s not the case. With less that 100 calories and a gram of fat and some added fresh, juicy strawberries piled on top, you can easily have a second piece and bypass those Krispie Kremes. •Granola bars are high in antioxidants and fiber, and you can find some covered in chocolate or yogurt so you don’t have to miss out on the frosting of a donut. •Whole-wheat or bran muffins may be dubbed a “health food,” but you can still find that glazed piece of goodness while lowering your chances of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and gum disease at the same time.
A covert club, the Chem Cult, is rising in popularity, according to Mr. James Mehls, science teacher and head of Chem Cult. Mr. Mehls said, “The Chem Cult is short for chemistry culture. Chemistry is culture in that chemists have their own language, way of doing things and way of thinking. Homestead’s Chem Cult includes people who “appreciate the wonderful world of chemistry and get into some fun ways to remember a few of the key people and ideas of chemistry,” Mr. Mehls said. The opportunity to become a Chem Cult member is exclusive to students in honors chemistry only. One member, Mollie Rosen, junior, said, “Students can try out to become initiated into the Chem Cult by performing something that only other kids in the cult would understand.” “We are all connected, kind of like London dispersion forces between molecules. Yet once you are accepted to the Chem Cult, you become a polar molecule, connected to other polar molecules by the fat stronger hydrogen bond. Did I mention that I’m really good with metaphors?” Austin Cao, junior, said. Rosen said, “ New members receive a Chem Cult T-shirt to wear on certain days that are important in the world of chemistry.” These days are officially called ORaNGe Dy`s. “The last ORaNGe Dy of the year is 6-02 where everyone is to praise Avogadro at 10:23.” Mr. Mehls said. Lastly, Mr. Mehls said that the Chem Cult has grown over time, but has really flourished with the introduction of the ORaNGe Chem Cult T-shirts worn on days of chemistry celebration. Illustrations by Blake Leeson
Faculty plays cupid, offers dating advice
Information compiled by Katie Gresham
“Just because you are young doesn’t mean you feel less deeply. There’s this “Stay true to who you strange paradox you have to acknowlare.” edge. On the one hand, keeping your --Mrs. Krista Lesiecki, heart open and risking love is a beaumath teacher tiful thing; on the other hand, you have to be careful not to let anyone trample over you. Take time to get to know each other. You can go deep even if you go slowly.” --Mrs. Angela Cicero, English teacher “It is very understandable that you would ask me for advice on dating since Physics is actually all about relationships and I am kind of an expert. The best advice I can give is “Don’t do it.” that when you are on a date and you see --Mr. Fritz Rauch, a rainbow it is really a very romantic moEnglish teacher ment; I have found that it is a big plus to be able to stare dreamily into your date’s eyes and say ‘you know; I know how that works’; its total internal reflection.” --Mr. Paul Sivanich, Physics teacher
“Theater people are the best to date because they understand multiple personalities, so they understand you on multiple levels. Plus, they are very willing to become someone else, so you can manipulate them into becoming your dream guy.” --Miss Amelia Figg-Franzoi, drama teacher
“I would advise students to remember that time is precious. Don’t waste it dating someone who doesn’t treat you with respect.” --Mr. Brett Bowers, prinicipal
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Spring sports wind down Results as of May 31
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Monica Caputa, junior, completes her long jump.
Boys Track Chris Mueller, junior, completes the handoff.
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Head Coach: Steve O’Brien Captain: Matt Mitman 1st: 1 2nd: 3 3rd: 6 Highlights: • Winning the team best ball at Wanaki • Winning our conference meet at Tripoli • Taking 3rd at Whistling Straits Goals: • Win the state tournament Rival: Cedarburg
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Shannon Greeley, junior, takes Peter Apfelbach, senior, serves a shot on goal. during practice.
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David Anderson, senior, follows through on his hit.
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Girls Softball Julia Warshauer, freshman, runs to get an out.
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Head Coach: Rich Dorn Captains: Rosemary Mcdonagh, Emily Roth and Emily Martin Wins: 6 Losses: 7 Highlights: • Beating Whitefish Bay • All of the freshman stepping up and playing upper classmen • Staying strong with only 3 home games Goals: • Get far in the state tournament
Head Coach: Jackie Egelhoff Captains: Adam Bodner and Peter Apfelbach Wins: 10 Losses: 2 Tie: 1 Highlights: • 2nd at Sectionals on May 22 Goals: • To have as many players medal at individual state Rivals: Nicolet and Marquette
Head Coach: John Krueger Captains: Seniors 1st: 5 2nd: 1 3rd: 1 Highlights: • The team took 3rd place at the regionals on May 20 Goals: • Win the state tournament again Rival: Whitefish Bay High School
Head Coach: Dan Benson Captains: Seniors 1st: 5 2nd: 1 3rd: 1 Highlights: • 1st place at the North Shore Conference Relays Goals: • Progress to state and win in each of the evens in which the team has qualifiers • Win the Triple Crown Championship again Rival: Germantown High
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Head Coach: Dave Keel Captains: Joan Lawlor, Rachel Weidenhoft and Andria Savitch Wins: 9 Losses: 7 Highlights: • The “Strike Out Breast Cancer” raised over $1000 • 2nd place in Baraboo’s Thunderbird Invitational tournament • Beating Whitefish Bay on a suicide squeeze in the last inning Goals: • Advance to state
Athletes of the issue: Senior leaders
By Ann Marie Metzendorf
Joan Lawlor
A great athlete influences her team, keeps a great attitude and demonstrates hard work; all of these qualities describe Joan Lawlor, senior and softball player, according to Coach David Keel. “Joan always gives 100% in practices and games and makes sure we never give up,” Carly Schulz, sophomore and teammate, said. Ever since she was five years old, Lawlor has loved playing softball: “I see the field as a big chess board, so I find it cool that something different happens for the many different situations in the game. It keeps the game exciting!” Lawlor described. Lawlor not only Photo by Ally Sanfelippo
pushes herself but also has an effect on the whole team as well. “Integrity defines Joan. By far she is the number one voice on our team encouraging her teammate,” Coach Keel said. One of the aspects that makes Lawlor stand out is her personality, according to Andria Savitch, senior and teammate. Many teammates have described her as helpful, positive and uplifting. “She’s always a good spirit to have around and that helps!” Savitch said. During her sophomore year, Lawlor moved up to the varsity level to play for a state championship. She said, “Playing with some of the best players in the state was such a humbling experience and one I will cherish forever.” Submitted photo
Riley Pelisek Riley Pelisek, senior and varsity track runner, has contributed greatly to the Homestead Varsity Track team during the past four years, according to Jay Schneider, teammate and senior. “I began track because my older brother ran, but now I come back each year because it’s a great way to get in shape and work towards a goal,” Pelisek said. According to m e q u o n n o w. c o m , Pelisek jumped a personal best of 45 feet-5 1/2 inches at the
Wisconsin Track and Field Association State Indoor Meet at UW-Whitewater on April 6. “One word that describes Riley is analytical! He thinks and performs at a very high level,” Coach Benson said. Pelisek stands out on the team not only for individual accomplishments but also team events as well. “He’s a very big asset to the team, especially when it comes to conference and conference relays. If we need a spot filled on a relay team he is our go to guy,” Schneider said. “One of my favorite memories of Riley is state track 2011 and 2012. Riley made the podium with a top six finish in the triple jump both years; he jumped his best when it mattered most,” Coach Benson explained.