The Eagle's Nest 11.5 by Jeff Ferrell

KEEPI N G THE S TUDE NTS OF RHEA COU NTY HIGH SCH O OL I NFORMED SI N CE 1996

WINTER EDITION

The Eagle's Nest FENCING US IN PAGE 2

MEMORABLE MOMENTS IN ROMANTIC CINEMA PAGE 5

VOLUME 11, NUMBER 5

QUITE THE CATCH! PAGE 10

Lunch program a success By COURTNEY JORDAN COURTNEY@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

New lunch? Everyone loves it. Well, mostly everyone. 79% of students that submitted their vote to the Eagles’ Nest website poll said they did, 4% said they didn’t, and 17% said they were still undecided. Kids are ﬁnding several different ways to occupy their time during lunch. There’s DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) every day in the gym, knitting in Mrs. Guffey’s, board games, Guitar Café, walking at the track with Ms. Cannon, FCA, LIFE Club—the list just goes on and on! But the most popular thing (or things) yet has been the intramural activities in the gym. There is three-on-three basketball, dodgeball, and chicken dodgeball. Students are really starting to come out of their comfort zones and try new things. Coach Ruehling, one of the heads of the program said, “It’s great, kids get into it.” Tiffany Soyster of the Herald News reported in a recent article that “this new lunch program promotes exercise and activity, involving otherwise non-exercising students.” A new activity is also under development—Rhea County Idol! Kind of like American Idol, only we’re giving it our own RCHS twist. Students (and teachers!!) will be able to sing along with karaoke in the cafeteria. If anything, the lunch activities help to unify the school and the student body. Bob Lawson of Hillsboro High, another school that has moved to an “open lunch” program said, “We hardly ever have discipline problems because the students know their boundaries and know I could take their lunch away very easily and not lose any sleep from it. But we’re just a big happy

family. We’re always gooﬁng off and doing something around here to keep everyone involved.” That is also the administration’s plan for RCHS. Less discipline, more fun. I’m sure everyone has noticed all the random trash cans scattered throughout the school. Teachers say the halls are kept extremely clean, and cleaner than before the hour lunch. Students are very proud to know that they can handle such a major responsibility. Thankfully, as everyone hoped, students are respecting the hallways and keeping them considerably clean, as they should have been kept all along. As quickly as our program has developed, its already attracting the attention of other area schools. According to Mr. Levengood, several principals have expressed an interest in visiting to see how our lunch program functions, just like we visited Hillsboro High School last year. Keep doing your part, RCHS students! Enjoy your lunchtime, and join an awesome club or activity while you’re at it!

PHOTOS BY EAGLE’S NEST STAFF

Students seem to like the freedom to eat just about wherever they want, and to participate in a variety of activities, as well.

To sleep, perchance to dream? Eh, maybe later... Staying up way too late at night and paying for it during the day? You’re not alone... By KAITY KOPESKI & KELLI FRENCH KAITY@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG KELLI@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

PHOTO BY CORY SMITH

Some studies indicate that as many as 85% of high school students are sleep deprived. In our quick poll, 50% of RCHS students said they only sleep four to six hours a night.

If high school teachers had a nickel for every time they heard a student say “I’m so tired,” they would all be millionaires. Some people think that teenagers are just being lazy and over dramatic, but according to the experts, teenagers today are actually suffering from sleep deprivation. Daniel Lewin, PhD., says that teenagers’ need for sleep is greater than adults. The recommended amount is between 8.5 and 9.5 hours of sleep a night, compared to the recommended 7 to 9 hours for adults. But, according to a poll taken by the National Sleep Foundation, 85% of high school students are getting less than that amount. The Eagle’s Nest asked ﬁfty Rhea County

High School students on average how much sleep they received a night. Forty-six percent of students said they got six to eight hours of sleep a night, while ﬁfty percent said they received only four to six hours a night. When asked why they were not getting the advised amount, there was an array of answers. Some of the answers were obvious, like homework, sports, and jobs, but the majority of students answered “other.” Of these “others” many students said that they just couldn’t turn their minds off at night. This could be because of teenagers’ circadian rhythms, or internal clocks. During “tween” years, these clocks change so that teenagers feel more alert at night and tend to wake up later in the morning. This change makes it difﬁcult for them to fall asleep before 11 PM, making 6 AM wake up calls even tougher. see SLEEP page 3

The Eagle’s Nest • Winter Edition • February 2007

JROTC looks forward to a busy 2007 semester By COURTNEY DODSON JROTC PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Two thousand and six was a great year for the Battalion, and we look forward to accomplishing just as much, or more, in 2007. We are only a few weeks into the new semester, and have already had many new students join. We always look forward to seeing new cadets, so if you have been thinking about joining, or just want to check us out, feel free to stop by the JROTC room any time. We had our annual Platoon Competition on January 25, 2007. The competition consists of platoons, or groups, of cadets competing against other platoons for the title of best platoon in the Battalion, as well as a promotion. Recruiters from the Army and the Army National Guard volunteered their time to come and quiz the cadets on basic JROTC knowledge and chain of command. The recruiters also graded the platoons on their marching capabilities as well as uniform efﬁciency. All cadets participating did extremely well.

Special teams are continuing to work hard preparing for upcoming competitions. The Raider team is now practicing every Tuesday from 3-6 to make up for practices missed due to cold weather in December, and to prepare for any spring competitions they may participate in. The Drill team and Color Guard are also working hard to prepare for their competitions, which are February 24 and March 3. The Riﬂe Team has done an excellent job this year, keeping up their two-year winning streak with wins against East Ridge, Sale Creek, Central, Soddy Daisy, and Ooltewah. Codi Jourdan was top shooter against Central with a score of 517, Soddy Daisy with a 498, and Ooltewah with a 514. Rodney Manzella scored highest against East Ridge with a 465, and Sale Creek with a 507. The cadets have plenty to look forward to this year, such as Military Ball and awards day. We also plan to participate in any other community activities where we may be needed.

PHOTO BY SUBMITTED

The RCHS JROTC riﬂe team had another excellent year in competition. FROM LEFT: Codi Jourdan, Rodney Manzella, Ariel Toomey, Stacy McClendon, Justin Linger, Charles Welch, Holly James, Jimmy Keltch, and Austin Burchard (in front)

RCHS adds security fence, lockers

PHOTOS BY CORY SMITH

New posts line the front entrance to the school, as work begins on the perimiter fence. INSET: Additional lockers have been installed in the front hallway near the ofﬁce.

By BETH FORE BETH@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

Do you feel safe at RCHS? Would a fence help the safety factor? Well, the administration and the county believe so. For four years, Mr. Levengood has requested that money be set aside in the budget for a fence around the school; this year, the county ﬁnally approved those requests. Budget Fence, the company building the new addition to the school grounds, are building the fence to be six feet high and to surround the entire perimeter of the school. The fence includes three gates, two at the entrances to the front parking lot

and one at the entrance to the vocational parking lot. We also will be getting a guard, complete with a little shack, which will be placed next to the entrance closest to the football ﬁeld. The gates will be closed during classes and after school hours. As was said before, there are two gates in the front, but the one next to the guard shack and the gate at the vocational lot will be the only gates open during morning hours. Parents will no longer have to enter the school building to check students out of school. Instead, they will drive up to the guard shack and tell the guard the reason they are here and who they are checking

out. The guard will call the attendance office and they will call the student out of class. The student can then go and meet their parent in the parking lot. During the normal school day, students who check themselves out of school will need a slip from the office to leave through the gate. The back gate will be opened early for those who leave school before 2:45. After the final bell has rung at the end of the day, all three gates will be opened to allow for the increased traffic flow. Mr. Levengood says that he is very excited and pleased about the new fence and believes it will assist in monitoring buildings such as the gym and annex, which are currently unprotected and open to the public. Altogether, the county is spending around $29,000 for the fence. This new addition to the school should be up and running around Valentine’s Day. see FENCE page 3

By RILEY BREWER

Ever have a bad hair day? We’re willing to bet that Shauntelle Hunter hasn’t—and that she could probably help you with any of yours! RCHS’s own Shauntelle Hunter, a third-year cosmetology student, is up for a major prize at the Junior Style Stars Hair Competition, a nation-wide styling contest. Every competition must have a big prize waiting for the proud winner, so what is

in store for Shauntelle if she wins? How about $5,000, ﬁve days with legendary hair icon Jesse Briggs, a day in New York with a personal tour of the city, dinner, and an afternoon class in the salon with John Dellaria, a one-day seminar with World Supreme Hairstyling Champion Randy Rick, a two-day, all expense paid trip to Hawaii and North Carolina, a treasure chest of hair styling swag from various high-end retailers, photographs featured in two national see HAIRSTYLE page 3

TVA physicist speaks to science classes By RILEY BREWER RILEY@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

In its current stage of construction, the new fence runs along the north and south sides of the school, covering the major areas of access. Other components will be added later as funds are made available.

Hunter could have winning style! RILEY@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

PHOTO BY BETH FORE

TVA health physicist Ken Grim spoke to Ms. Pippin’s science classes about radiation in January.

PHOTO BY BRYAN BOLING

RCHS cosmetology student Shauntelle Hunter has entered a hairstyle in a nation-wide styling competition.

When most people hear the word “radiation” images of five-legged frogs and glowing fish may come to mind. But Ms. Pippin’s chemistry and physics classes were lucky enough to have a special guest explain how radiation actually has quite a few benefits. Ken Grim, a health physicist at TVA, paid a visit to RCHS on January 5 to help clarify the uses of radiation and tell about potential careers involving radioactivity. Grim, accompanied by co-worker Leslie Crackle, taught students about the nature of radiation and reminded them that without a little radioactivity, electricity, nuclear medicine, and X-rays would not be a part of modern science. Also, Grim pointed out that many consumer products are created in processes that include radiation but that leave the products themselves totally harmless to shoppers. Grim, who visits regional schools regularly to lecture about radiation, readily admitted that visiting schools was one of his favorite and most challenging jobs at see SCIENCE page 3

The Eagle’s Nest • Winter Edition • February 2007

SLEEP

Did you know...?

from Page 1 Besides being constantly tired, those who suffer from sleep deprivation are more at risk for many problems. Lack of sleep can affect mood, performance, and ability to focus, especially in class. According to Dr. Shahrad Taheri, obesity can also be linked to lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation can disrupt the hormones that help control weight gain. Plus, too little sleep causes tiredness, and therefore those suffering do not have enough energy for physical activity, which is a major contributor to the obesity rise. And the list goes on—according to other studies, lack of sleep can be linked to immune system deficiencies, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. With all of the problems that can be linked to sleep deprivation, it’s no wonder that many schools are now pushing back starting times from the traditional 8 am to 9 or even later. But most schools are reluctant to change their schedules to fit the needs of students, so teens are left to adjust as best as they can. According to the National Sleep Foundation, here are a couple tips that can help teens gain sleep: first, establish a bed and wake-time and stay with it as closely as possible, even on weekends. Also, try to avoid the television, computer, and texting an hour before you go to bed, to give your brain time to slow down. To find out more info, vist http:// www.sleepfoundation.org. For now, though, go get some sleep!

• 28% of teenagers fall asleep in school at least once a week.

• 22% fall asleep while working on homework at least once a week

• 14% arrive late or miss school because they overslept at least once a week

• High schoolers who get an average of 6.9 hours of sleep a night are missing about 12 hours of needed sleep a week.

• 1 in 10 teens report that he or she rarely or never gets a good nights’ sleep.

SOURCE: THE NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION

HAIRSTYLE

SCIENCE

from Page 2

publications, and much more. The ﬁnal value of all the prizes adds up to a jawdropping $50,000. This year’s competition has a bridal theme, so Shauntelle decided to go with a sophisticated up-do, putting to good use the currently popular “messy-chic” look, but Ms. Hunter is proud of the fact that she doesn’t simply copy what is already out there in the world of style. Instead, she improves on it! This ambitious young woman loves putting her own twist on new trends and can’t wait to get out in the world and “do it all.” Ms. Stewart summed up Shauntelle’s attitude best when she described her as “a show-me kind of girl who will change the world.” In order to wow the judges, this “showme” girl had to do more than create a prizewinning hairstyle—she also had to do the make-up on the mannequin provided by Junior Style Stars. When will we know if Shauntelle has styled her way to the top? On March 1 the top ten ﬁnalists and the grand prize winner will be announced. So, as spring sneaks

TVA. “I don’t know how teachers do it every day,” Grim said, applauding teachers’ ability to keep a classroom of teenagers interested in a lesson. But, because of the large number of science-based careers open to students, Grim is more than willing to take on a restless class if he is able to get even one student “involved and innovative” with radiation.

FENCE from Page 2 Also new to the campus are approximately 150 lockers that arrived last week. These were badly needed to accomodate the students who have gone without lockers throughout the school year so far. The lockers have been installed on the wall in front of the breezeway near the main ofﬁce, along the wall outside Mr. Fisher’s room, and down toward the vocational building, past the band room entrance.

PHOTO SUBMITTED

Shauntelle’s competition mannequin sports a “messy-chic” hairstyle she designed.

closer, keep an ear out for any updates on Shauntelle’s competition results, and be sure to congratulate Ms. Hunter (and, of course, Ms. Stewart) on a job well done!

Sports

The Eagle’s Nest • Winter Edition • February 2007

Basketball teams end season with high hopes By RYAN SMITH RYAN@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

The post season looms near for the Rhea County Golden Eagles basketball teams. After starting the season with three straight wins, the Rhea County High School boys basketball team has put up a record of 6-21 (1-8 in the district). The team, which will finish 5th in the district, has wins over district opponent Cumberland County, Bledsoe County, Oakdale, Tellico Plains, Stone Memorial, and Jefferson County. The team will face McMinn County on Friday night at Walker Valley in the first round of the district tournament. The Lady Eagles are in a similar situation as the boys, with the same overall record of 6-21 (0-9 in the district). This puts them in 6th place in the district. Despite finishing towards the bottom of the district standings, out Lady Eagles still have a chance to continue into the post season. They will face Bradley Central Thursday night at Walker Valley for their first round match up. “We have a chance at making it far into the playoffs if we can all get it together on the same night and play as a team against Bradley,” says Rhea County Senior Jessica Hale, who recently scored her 1,000th point. Both teams will start the first round of district as heavy underdogs, and each will have a tough road ahead. There is a reason they play the game: anything can happen.

take place February 14-16.

PHOTO BY JIMMY KELTCH

James Capps puts up a foul shot in the January 16 game against Ootlewah. Ultimately, the Eagle men were defeated, 67–53.

UT Coach Fulmer scouts McLeroy By ALEX GREEN ALEXG@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it’s true. On Wednesday, January 31, University of Tennessee head football coach Phillip Fulmer made an early visit to Rhea County High School. Coach Fulmer spent nearly an hour of the morning talking to Coach Fitzgerald and other coaches about all-state lineman Brandon ‘Big Mac’ McLeroy, who is a potential recruit for many SEC colleges. McLeroy sparked interest in surround-

ing colleges with his aggressive play on the ﬁeld, but they will have to wait another year to begin a full-scale recruit. Due to NCAA rules, schools can not make personal visits with a junior in high school, but they can speak with his current coaches and watch ﬁlm of him. Next year, however, ‘Big Mac’ can expect to be bombarded with letters and phone calls by surrounding universities hoping for a committment. McLeroy hasn’t decided where he’ll attend college as of yet.

Keep an eye out for these upcoming

Intermural Sports:

PHOTO BY BETH FORE

Brandon McLeroy’s exceptional play on the football ﬁeld has interested several college programs.

Volleyball Arm Wrestling Bench Press Board Games Ping Pong Badminton Horseshoes Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Flag Football

State tournament marks the end of wrestling season By KELLI FRENCH KELLI@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

The Golden Eagle wrestlers have done quite well this year despite many obstacles. Not only are they in the hardest district in the state, but four varsity players are only ﬁrst year wrestlers. In addition, varsity members Quentin Carter and Hunter Daniel have both suffered injuries. The team holds a record of 16 and 10, and has received excellent ﬁnishes in all tournaments entered. Jacob Henley, Hunter Daniel, Nathaniel Corvin, and Cody Graves all placed at the Knox Catholic Tourney. At the Chattanooga Central Tourney, Nolan McMurry received 4th place, Jacob Henley

received 3rd, and Hunter Daniel took home the gold medal at 130 lbs. There were also ﬁve medalists at the Brentwood Tournament in early January. Nolan McMurray received 2nd place and Jacob Henley took 3rd while Hunter Daniel, Nathaniel Corvin, and Brandon Mcleroy all placed fourth. Overall, Coach Brown is happy with this season. “I feel in some ways this was our best year yet,” he says, “but we now need to prepare mentally and phsyically for the post-season.” Sadly, the 2006-2007 wrestling season is almost over, but don’t start crying just yet, you can still get your ﬁll of wrestling action at the varsity state tournament which will

PHOTO BY ALEX GREEN

Football team begins prep for next season Rising junior Kevin Revis squats out reps of 275 in the RCHS weight room as the 2007-08 football team begins their training for the fall season.

Student Life

The Eagle’s Nest • Winter Edition • February 2007

Valentine Voodoo Magic By BRYAN BOLING BRYAN@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

The senior girls of The Eagle’s Nest staﬀ pop some popcorn, scrunch up on the couch, recall their favorite scenes of cinematic romance, and rate the results.

When Harry Met Sally: A kiss on the rooftop Riley Brewer— “Maybe this movie is a little played out, but I can’t help admiring the freshness given to the classic storyline: arguing acquaintances become friends, friends become lovers, and then a dramatic break-up. “Of course, true to romantic comedy guidelines, the movie ends with a kiss that promises a lifetime of happiness together. “Something that this particular movie offers that I have found many other similar ﬁlms don’t is that the main couple are actually best friends, so the ﬁnal kiss is more than just passion—it’s real, true love.” Group verdict:

she stares at her ex kissing his new lady. She looks like she is about to throw up while everyone around her is celebrating the new year. “Suddenly her friend, Oliver, breaks through the crowd, grabs her, and gives her an amazing kiss. “This scene always makes me so happy because you can almost feel her pain and you are just as surprised as she is when he comes out. I’m a sucker for an unexpected and passionate kiss, which is why I love this.” Group verdict:

Pride and Prejudice: Kisses for Mrs. Darcy Kaity Kopeski— “Usually I despise when movies add parts that are not actually in the book, but this scene is such an exception. “Elizabeth and Darcy have overcome all the pride and prejudices and are ﬁnally together. This is the very last scene so it’s the ﬁrst time they kiss through the whole movie and it’s absolutely . . . perfect!” Group verdict:

The Princess Bride: As you wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiish!

Ever After: The whole darn movie Courtney Jordan— “I wanted to narrow this one down to my favorite scene, but that was totally impossible—the whole movie is awesome.” Group verdict:

Andrea Kendall— “Buttercup is about to marry the awful Prince Humperdink, a man she does not love, when she’s kidnapped . . . oh yeah, he was the one who had her kidnapped. But then she is kidnapped from her kidnappers by the man in black. “Flashback: Buttercup was in love with Wesley, the farm boy, who always responded ‘As you wish’ to whatever she said to him, which was really his way of saying, ‘I love you.’ “Wesley is killed tragically however by the Dread Pirate Roberts. Or is he? “As the man in black is dragging Buttercup across the rugged terrain, he rails at her for moving on so quickly when her true love died. “She yanks him to a stop and demands he never speak that way of her again. ‘I died that day!’ she proclaims, ‘And you can die, too, for all I care!’ And with that she pushes him down the hill. “As he tumbles, he yells, ‘As you wiiiiish...’ Oh my gosh!!! How romantic! “ ‘Oh my dear Welsey!’ Buttercup exclaims, throwing herself down the hill after him. What more can I say? It’s twue wuv!” Group verdict:

A Lot Like Love: A New Year’s surprise Kelli French— “I absolutely love this scene because it is such a surprise. All you can see is the devastation on Emily’s face as

City of Angels: That scene with the jump . . . and the Goo Goo Dolls song Andrea Kendall— “So Seth is an angel and he falls in love with Maggie, a human. He knows he loves her, but he cannot physically feel her, and this is heart-wrenching! However, he learns that since he is an angel, he can choose. All he has to do is jump, and he will be human. “He climbs to the top of a skyscraper and falls to his. . . life. He stands up after a fall no one could survive, and everyone is staring at him. ‘Is this blood?’ he asks. When everyone nods, he becomes elated: ‘Look blood!’ “He rushes to the hospital to ﬁnd Maggie, but she has gone off to Lake Tahoe to marry another man. He runs to the bus station, but he is mugged by a gang. So he waits on the side of the highway until a trucker offers him a ride. “Cue the Goo Goo Dolls! Maggie opens the door and sees Seth all beat up and bloody yet smiling at the sight of her. “It’s so romantic, the lengths he went to to be with the woman he loved. It makes me cry every time I watch it.” Group verdict: see ROMANCE page 6

Valentine’s Day . . . that glorious day when we dote over our significant others with assorted candies, flowers and gifts. But it’s so much more than that—Valentines Day is a day when all men find themselves united by one burning question that haunts our dreams: Whose idea was this? My fellow y-chromosome owners in relationships find themselves annually subject to female scrutiny over what flowers they buy, what the card that they bought said, and, quite often, where they’re taking their lady-friend out to eat. It’s really all a mind game. One survey showed that 76% of women have said, “Don’t get me anything,” and didn’t mean it. Now, how are we, as men, supposed to know that they actually want something? This all raises some questions: Does a bouquet of roses really remove all record of any transgressions between the lovely couple? ‘Cause if so, no woman will ever be without them. Is Valentines Day actually a day full of voodoo magic in which women are rendered incapable of saying “no” to little candy hearts with words on them? The answer to these questions is simple. Yes, Valentine’s Day is in fact full of voodoo magic. Contrary to popular belief, Valentine’s Day is actually a corporate plot. At the dawn of time the heads of all major card companies gathered and started what they called “Buy Lots of Gifts Today But Don’t Worry About Any Other Day” day. But, after some heated debate, they changed the name to Valentine’s Day, the most deadly of all neo-holidays. Next, they used all their powers to create the most powerful voodoo magic ever conceived by man. This is why Valentine’s Day is how it is. Voodoo magic is to blame. Unfortunately, there is no way to counteract the voodoo. We must, as men, roll with the punches and corny teddy bears. Valentine’s Day is just the beginning. Women are crafty.

The Eagle’s Nest • Winter Edition • February 2007

A guy’s guide to

Valentine’s Day Cory Smith offers some survival tips for the Big Day, and reminds that, for the true gentleman, every day is Valentine’s day! Valentine’s Day—a day looked forward to by most women and dreaded by most men. This illogical dread comes from men’s inability to make the day their own. Therefore, after many years of trial by fire, I wish to shed some light onto the situation. However, I warn you, all of these suggestions may not work in every situation. The first step in planning a successful Valentine’s Day is to find out what the girl you are with likes. What is her favorite candy, favorite food, favorite animal, or her other likes and dislikes? It is important that you actually pay attention to these things! Otherwise, you’re lost before you even begin. After you know some of her favorites, think about what kind of signals you send with each particular gift or occasion. Know that women appreciate certain gifts and find others disturbing, and don’t underestimate the signals—women can interpret signals better than anyone one else. They also place more value in them than anyone else. Now that you have thought all of this out, purchase, make, or write your gifts

and plan your dates accordingly. Now, let’s discuss some alternative gifts—poetry: Poetry is like a woman’s favorite candy; at the right time they will eat it up. So as fast learners, we should be able to realize that this tool (often associated with torture) can be used to our advantage. The poetry that has the greatest effect is the poetry written by the person looking at you in the mirror. So start writing! Don’t expect to become a pro overnight, but know that women especially appreciate effort. Women love originality and appreciate any form that you can present it to them in. This leads me to my next idea—the Do-ItYourself project. If you possess any skill that can be transferred into a gift, do not hesitate to put your talents into action. Whether you can cook, build, or have any other special skill, use your know-how to your advantage. Once again for emphasis, women L-O-V-E originality and effort. Now, the ﬁnal topic on my list is the Valentine’s date (or any date for that matter). The biggest thing on any date is to be a gentleman. Open up doors for her, carry her purse if she asks, pay for her meal, actually engage in conversation, show her that you care about her feelings, and the biggest feat of all, have her home at the appointed time. The last one is important because her parents are the deciding factor in most relationships. Now, understand that I believe that chivalry is alive and well. Therefore, I believe you need to treat women like this every day, not just on Valentine’s Day. Hopefully, the wisdom I have gained through years of crashing and burning will keep you from the same fate. However, all of these suggestions don’t work on every woman, but they do work on most. Finally, even if you can’t give a girl much, if you show her that you genuinely care about her, there is no greater Valentine’s gift. So, good luck, and drop me a line at cory@rchseaglesnest.org and let me know how it goes!

Did you know... • That 188 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. • Over 50 million roses are given for Valentine’s Day each year. • The first “Valentine’s card” is attributed to Olaf Jansen who, in the year 1415, mailed it to his wife while he was imprisoned in the subterranean continent of Agartha by the Children of Seth. Or so he claimed. • Originally thought to have begun in France and England, Valentine’s Day was actually first celebrated by the vicious mermen of Atlantis, by presenting their true loves with the still-pulsating hearts of unfortunate mariners. • Lovebirds are often associated with Valentine’s Day. Native to Africa, lovebirds are brightly colored, and sit very close together with their mates. Their bones are ground up and used in the popular NECCObrand Sweethearts Conversation Hearts. • In Wales, wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on Valentine’s Day. This practice was initially regarded as “very stupid” and later made illegal. • Some ancient Viking societies believed that Ragnarök would occur on February 14, when the world would be destroyed by fire, ice giants, and wave after wave of poor-quality chocolates, sent by Loki the Trickster.

“COMPILED” BY CRAIG WILLIAMSON, FROM SOME “SOURCES.” REALLY.

Beauty and the Beast:

Big Fish:

Sleeping Beauty:

The Notebook:

He’s dead! . . . or is he?

Lots of work for a little info

Fighting for love—literally

The dock . . . ‘nuff said!

Courtney Jordan— “My favorite scene from this classic Disney ﬂick is right after the Beast has fought with Gaston up on the roof of the castle. “The beast is injured severely and Belle isn’t sure he will make it. She is heartbroken by his helpless body and runs her ﬁngers through his thick fur. As she begins to cry, she whispers, ‘I love you,’ and her tear falls upon his face. “In resonse, the Beast is picked up by an unknown power, and he is restored into his human body to live happily ever after with Belle.”

Riley Brewer— “When I hear ‘romantic,’ I think of this movie, not because it’s one of those sap-fests where the lead characters are in love from the get-go and the entire movie is about romance, but instead because the guy actually has to work for love (a novel concept, I know). “A man puts up with crazy-hard, payless work for one piece of random information about his true love a month, and he does so with a smile on his face. “When he ﬁnally does get to meet the woman he has longed for, he continues working until he ﬁnally wins her love fully—a welldeserved reward.”

Kaity Kopeski— “Okay, I realize this movie is targeted for the seven and under crowd, but that doesn’t make it less romantic. “Prince Phillip pretty much sets the standard for all princes. He forgets the sweet and charming act and goes after what he wants. Dragons don’t even deter him from rescuing his princess—what’s hotter than that?”

Kelli French— “This is perhaps the most intense kiss I’ve ever seen. The tension was built up throughout the preceding scenes and I just knew something big was going to happen. “I love how it begins with her stomping off across the boat dock and arguing with him in the pouring rain. Then he yells, ‘It wasn’t over! It still isn’t over!’ and he forcefully kisses her and you witness anger turn to passion in a split second. “It makes me want to ﬁnd a lost lover, go out into the rain, and get mad at him just so I can see if that could happen to me. This scene is amazing!”

Group verdict:

The Eagle’s Nest • Winter Edition • February 2007

The one that Yard offers energetic inspiration shoulda won I, along with several other American Idol viewers, was heartbroken last season when Chris Daughtry was eliminated from the competition. And yet, Chris has come back on top with a new band and a new album, both christened Daughtry. Record sales prove he was the real talent among the bunch.

MUSIC REVIEW by Andrea Kendall According to the web site americanidolworship.com, as of January 25 of this year, Daughtry had sold a total of 1.29 million copies. Winner Taylor Hicks’ sales paled in comparison, reaching only 587,000. And FYI: the band’s new single, “It’s Not Over,” is currently #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. As for the album itself, I would be lying if I did not admit it was a little cheesy here and there. But I would also be lying if I did not say Chris completely lived up to his rocker name and to all the hype he accumulated. “It’s Not Over,” is pop-rock radiofriendly. As is, in my opinion, Track 11—the unreleased, “All These Lives.” The song is beautifully written concerning the growing number of missing persons in our world and the devastating effects it has on their families. see DAUGHTRY page 8

This new movie that has heads bobbin’ and toes tappin’ everywhere isn’t only about hip-hop dance moves and big-headed fraternities. It is really about brotherhood, and the loyalty and respect behind it.

MOVIE REVIEW by Courtney Jordan In the beginning, the audience witnesses the very ﬁrst “dance-off ” of the movie. DJ Williams (Columbus Short), his younger brother, and their gang compete with another gang in an unused building where several people bet on who will win the heated competition. Tensions rise as each person from each gang contributes their part of the exhaustive and creative brawl they call dancing. The opposing side is conﬁdent they will triumph, but DJ and his brother prove them absolutely wrong. After rightly winning the bout, the opposing violent gang becomes extremely jealous and DJ’s brother is mercilessly shot to death by the rival gang leader. DJ, holding his brother’s lifeless body in his arms, knows he must seek justice for his brother, his family—and himself. In hopes that DJ will have a better life elsewhere, his mother sends him to Atlanta to live with his aunt and uncle. He attends Truth University, an African-American college that both his aunt and uncle graduated

from. DJ thinks that just because he’ll be going to school with the same race that things will be easier for him, but he discovers that it isn’t that easy at all. The ﬁrst day of classes comes, and he already feels like a ﬁsh out of water. However, the moves he learned from the streets gain him recognition from two campus fraternities. The two fraternties know how well DJ can “step” and both desire his commitment and membership to their brotherhood, but he makes his decision and joins with ONO (Theta Neu Theta)—the one with a historical brotherhood background. Each year the fraternities and sororities

have a “stepping” competition. Of course, the winner is very simple to determine: whoever steps the best wins. DJ is a major asset to ONO, and trusts he can help take the championship from their long-hated rivals. Dancing isn’t the only thing distracting DJ, though. He also hits it off with a gorgeous coed named April (Meagan Good). In the end, his life is improved, he gets the girl, he and his brotherhood win the championship, and they are well-respected for the legacy they leave behind. This may not be a cinematic masterpiece, but it is certainly good light viewing for a weekend evening!

Hiaasen’s Flush no washout February is the month of love and dedication, and while there are no chocolates or ﬂowers around, author Carl Hiaason’s love for the environment is clear, if by no other reason than the amount of books he writes about it.

BOOK REVIEW by Kelly O’Rourke

Chris Daughtry’s self-titled debut album, RCS Records, released November, 2006. $18.98

PHOTO BY ALFEO DIXON/SCREEN GEMS, INC.

Columbus Short (center) as DJ in Screen Gems’ Stomp the Yard. (PG-13, now playing in theaters.)

All of Hiaason’s young adult novels focus on some sort of Floridian environmental crisis, and 2005’s Flush is no different. This time set in the Florida Keys, the book details the adventures and tribulations of young Noah Underwood as he and his family attempt to save their home from greedy

businessmen. The story begins as Noah visits his mildly insane father, Paine, after he sinks the casino boat the Coral Queen, which is suspected of polluting the near-by rivers by not properly disposing of the boat’s waste (sufﬁce to say that the book’s title gives us insight into the exact nature of said waste). Unfortunately, the greedy businessman, this time by the name of Dusty Muleman, is quite conﬁdent in his ability to thwart the Coast Guard, and soon the Coral Queen is back up and running. Despite many attempts by his father, it eventually comes down to Noah, his younger sister Abbey, and their shifty neighbors to come up with a plan that involves a lot of pink dye and busting Muleman for good (once again, look to the book’s title). see FLUSH page 8

Carl Hiaasen’s Flush, Random House paperback edition, released June, 2006. $8.99

A kiss is just a kiss, eh? It has been heralded as the greatest movie to ever come out of Hollywood. It’s a movie that almost all have heard of, but few modern-day teenagers have ever seen.

DVD REVIEW by Alex Green

In Casablanca (1942), Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart, right) has a difﬁcult decision to make when he is confronted by his ex-lover Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) and her husband Victor (Paul Henreid) who desperately need his help.

The star-studded cast makes it a movie that will surely continue to be watched through the ages. Casablanca: The story of two exlovers who, by absolute chance, ﬁnd each other after years of not even seeing each

other. The story takes place in the desert of French Morocco, in a bustling city called Casablanca during World War II. When the movie begins, the emphasis is on Mr. Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) who runs the hottest joint in the city. As the movie progresses, other important characters come into focus, but the only other true star of this classic comes in the form of Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman), a French refugee ﬂeeing her home in hopes of gaining passage to America via Casablanca. She and her husband, freedom ﬁghter Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) come by see CASABLANCA page 8

The Eagle’s Nest • Winter Edition • February 2007

FLUSH

DAUGHTRY

from Page 7

Perhaps not coincidentally, the book shares many similarities with its successor, Hoot. The main character, Noah, is uncannily similar to Hoot’s hero Roy, and once again the plot involves stopping people motivated by greed and money to destroy the environment. However, the book retains Hiaasan’s wit and general indignation over pollution, and it is enjoyable overall. In fact, this novel even merits interest in Hiaasan’s most recent book, the novel Nature Girl.

My personal favorite is “Used To.” It’s your typical lover-in-denial fiasco, and while it’s all been said and done before, Chris’ voice makes it new and refreshing. Chris wrote or co-wrote all of the tracks except two. Many famous names appear in the CD’s booklet, as contributors. One major name certainly catches your eye. Former Guns and Roses guitarist, Slash lends a hand on the number 7 track “What I Want.” If you are an Idol fan, or if you just like a good pop-rock CD, this album is well worth your time and money. He might not have won, but Chris Daughtry gives them all a run for their money with this one.

Shakespeare may have coined the phrase “to kiss by the book,” but these folks in the Philipines gathered last Saturday to kiss for the book—The Guiness Book of World Records, in fact. Over 6,000 couples met in a parking lot in Manilla to break the world record for the most simultaneously kissing couples in one place, an honor held (until last Saturday) by 5,800 couples in Hungary.

Trick out your photos online with Pikipimp Photoshop is incredibly expensive, The Gimp (http://www.gimp.org) can be a tad confusing...if all you want to do with your digital photos is, say, draw mustaches on all of your friends, then Pikipimp (http:// www.pikipimp.com) is the tool for you! Rick outside his Café Americain, by now probably the most famous gin joint in all the towns in all the world, ever.

CASABLANCA from Page 7 chance into Rick’s café one evening, kicking off the main plot of the movie (which will not be revealed here, sorry). The movie takes many unexpected turns throughout its 102-minute running time, keeping every viewer on the edge of his or her seat right up until that famous scene in front of the airplane. The black and white cinematography is beautiful, highlighting the natural allure of Bergman and the sharplydressed Bogart. I would recommend this movie to any guy who’s looking for something to pop in the DVD player on Valentine’s Day before getting cozy on the couch. The romantic backdrop will keep her happy, but there is plenty of drama and enough crazy twists to hold a guy’s attention, as well. So, guys, leave Disney on the shelf this year and reach for this classic. You can’t go wrong with Casablanca!

TECH TOOLS by Mr. Ferrell Pikipimp is designed to make adding giant ears, strange objects, or even animal companions to photos of your friends and family quick, easy, and fun. No messing around with tricky prosthetic devices and makeup, or wrangling difﬁcult animals trying to get the perfect pose—it’s all done after the fact, in the privacy of your own home! The Pikipimp interface is simple and intuitive: go to the site, and click the browse button to locate a picture on your computer that you want to work with. Once the picture loads into the web site’s interface, you can get cracking. On the right-hand side of the page is a palette of beards, eyeballs, tattoos, jewelry, slogans...all kinds of junk that you can drag and drop on top of your picture. Dropping an item on your photo adds it to the ‘Manage your image’ area near the bottom of the page. Clicking the item’s thumbnail there selects it on your photo, where you can drag its corners to resize it,

or use the controls in the management area to rotate, ﬂip, or precisely tweak its position in your photograph. Once you’ve ‘improved’ your photo, you can preview it, and then choose from several export methods: save it back to your computer’s hard drive, email it to a friend, or copy the provided code to add your masterpiece to your web site. (Exporting the photo adds a Pikipimp logo strip to the bottom edge, but hey, what do you want for free?) Pikipimp is a lot of fun to mess around with, and is a terriﬁc tool for quickly defacing your life’s most precious memories. If you like it, be sure to check back often, since they sometimes add special item palettes, especially around holidays!

ABOVE: Eagle’s Nest staffer Jimmy Keltch sports a new do, extra bling, a menacing tattoo, and a feathered friend, all thanks to a few minutes in Pikipimp. RIGHT: Adding accessories to photos is as easy as dragging and dropping from a palette of choices. LEFT: Pikipimp’s interface provides pixelby-pixel control over item placement, size, and rotation.

Fish & Field

The Eagle’s Nest • Winter Edition • February 2007

Sportsmen seek to amend state constitution By CHARLIE WOODEN CHARLIE@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

Hunters all over Tennessee want to amend Tennessee’s constitution to protect the right to hunt and fish in the state. They’re concerned that animal rights activists, primarily headed by groups like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Humane Society will use the courts to someday end all hunting and fishing here. As of now, 10 states have hunting and fishing protections written in to their state constitutions. Proponents made a push for the amendment last year, and it made it past the Senate but got stalled in the House. According to some lawmakers, the amendment has a good chance of passing this year. However, some say there’s no need for one, and that hunting and fishing is a privilege, not a right. A few reasons to push this amendment even more this year is that last year, right here in East Tennessee, anti-hunting protesters tried to stop a bear hunt that was being held. “There’s no reason they won’t try it again,” says Mike Butler

No hunting in Tennessee? What do you think?

I think it’s dumb ‘cause if we don’t hunt, there will be an over-population of deer, and what will the people that hunt and ﬁsh in their freetime have to do?

I think they need to get a life and focus on bigger and better things.

I think people involved with PETA are elitist.

Well—they’ve never had a good ole’ piece of deer meat.

Mr. Hoose

Cody Graves

I think it’s dumb ‘cause there will be too many deer if we don’t hunt. Cammy Huston

Ryan Welch

Sara Yawn

of TWF. “We need this amendment to make sure such efforts never succeed.” Hunting goes back to as long as history recounts, so why let it be ended by

people who don’t understand the great outdoors? Hunters help keep animal populations in control, but even now deer numbers, for instance, are skyrock-

eting. Without our help, things would be even more out of control and unhealthy for the environment.

It’s time for turkey By CHARLIE WOODEN CHARLIE@RHEACOUNTYEAGLESNEST.ORG

PHOTO BY ALEX HOLDERNESS/iSTOCKPHOTO

Hey guys, it’s time for turkey hunting! Hunters have until February 14 to apply for the spring quota turkey hunts. There will be no mail-in applications; you must apply on line or at a license agent. Hunters may go to any license agent to apply (including TWRA Regional Ofﬁces). You will need your TWRA ID number and required fees, if any. Annual sportmans’ and lifetime sportman license holders and seniors with a type 167 permit are not required to pay a permit fee. Hunters with online access may go to and apply for a spring turkey hunt now. Go to http://www.tnwildlife.org, and click “Online Hunting/Fishing Licenses & Boat Renewals.” Once on the site, follow the on-screen directions. All hunters applying must pay a $20 permit fee and a $2 access fee for applying online (except sportsman license holders and seniors with a type 167 permit). Hunters may apply alone or they can create or join a party (if you apply alone you cannot join a party!).

If you wish to join or create a party, you must indicate this when you ﬁrst apply. A party leader decides all the choices. You may allow other applicants to join your party by giving them your party number, but a party may not exeed ﬁve members. Spring’s almost here, y’all, so get some of your friends together and go turkey hunting!

Tennessee Turkey Season Season opens: March 31 Season ends: May 13 Hours: 30 min before sunrise to sunset Bag limit: 1 turkey per day Season limit: 4 turkeys Equipment: Shotguns & muzzleloaders (20 gague+, No. 4 shot or smaller)

Longbows, compound bows, crossbows SOURCE: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY

TN Deer Hunters Establish Record Deer Harvest in 2006-07 TWRA Press Release

Tennessee deer hunters have set a record harvest, taking more than 181,000 deer across the state, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The prior record had been 179,000 plus, but that was easily broken as hunters had many good days to purse whitetails. “Not only did we see a lot of deer this

year, but we saw a lot of big bucks,” noted Steve Patrick, Manager of TWRA’s Region II office. “We are seeing a lot of 2 1⁄2-year-old bucks being taken, and quite a few in the 3 1⁄2-year-old range.” Across the state, more than 90,000 bucks and 77,000 does were taken this year. In addition, hunters bagged more than 13,000 antlerless bucks and button bucks (antlers less than three inches).

The total harvest—with a few adjustments to the total likely over the next few weeks—was 181,402. In Rhea county, the total was 2,269—1,005 antlered deer, plus 1,062 does. (The remainder were antlerless of button bucks.)

10 The Eagle’s Nest • Winter Edition • February 2007 an Sportsm

T H G I L SPOT

Brody Sims, Daniel Womack, and Matt Wilkey

“Reel it in Daniel, reel it in!” Wilkey screamed, and Brody, well, I won’t repeat what he said. I wish I could have been there to see their faces as they hauled in this 38-pound Blue Cat, though. Daniel Womack reeled this bad boy in on 14pound test while he, Brody Sims and Matt Wilkey drifted past the old Blue Water Slew. The battle was intense for twenty minutes straight, and, in fact, Womack’s first impression was that he was hung. The climax of the story took place when the boys got this beast to the boat and it wouldn’t fit into the net. I can see them now, wrestling around, trying not to fall in the water. Good catch guys! Keep it “reel.”

Tips from the pros: Mr. Fields Carp ﬁshing season is swimming up around the corner. Use medium to light gear for the most fun, and a 14-20-pound line. Use a smaller weight if possible. Some suggested baits include: bread dough, corn, hot dogs, cut bait, worms, dough baits, cheesbve, and chumming. Some bread dough add-ons include: vanilla, anise oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, and/or strawberry (which I recommend numero uno).

Look for carp on sandy beach areas, muddy bottoms, and even go shallow for them. The best time to ﬁsh for them is from early March to summer. Of course, if you want to cheat (and have much less fun), then shoot them with your bow, rigged with carp set-up. Just remember, the law is that if you harvest an animal, then it is your property to take home with you. Good luck!

GEAR REVIEW

The NWTF Identiflyer Ever wanted to work on your turkey calling technique, but there wasn’t a turkey handy to teach you? Enter the NWTF Identiflyer, a variation on a gizmo beloved by naturalists and bird watchers. Their version includes cards that play back various birdsongs at the touch of a button; the NWTF version, though, is all turkeys, all the time! (You can use the standard songbird cards in this version, as well.) The NWTF Identiflyer is like having your own private practice turkey—In

addition to wild turkey calls, you can also hear the same calls made by champion turkey callers, for comparison. The system comes with three calling cards, containing (among others) the 10 most effective turkey calls. You also get a “Turkey Calling Secrets and Strategy” guide, a pair of headphones, and 3 AAA’s to run the thing. If you’re serious about perfecting your calling technique, this gadget may be for you. It will set you back about $45, but it’s probably money well-spent if it helps you talk to the animals.

The RCHS Sportsmen’s Society meets Fridays during lunch in room 7 (Mr. Beaty’s Room). We explore and discuss methods of fly fishing, bass fishing, and general information about fish and game. Come by and see what we’re up to! A current, valid Tennessee hunting and fishing license is required to participate.

Editorial February is Black Of books and covers History Month PERSPECTIVE:

By ANDREA KENDALL

at the friends I have now. Some of them, I realize, I made it a point no to associate “We said that we would never fit in, but with as a freshman. For no reason other we were really just like them. Does rebel- than they were “different.” lion ever make a difference?” My freshman The majority of the people who know year as I listened to these lyrics, I thought my best friend and me constantly ask, the Ataris had it all wrong. Of course re- “How are the two of you friends? You’re so bellion makes a difference; I’m not like all different.” In all honesty, I can’t quite figure those preps and jocks. All those girls with it out myself. By all accounts, we should not fake blonde hair, size zero jeans and abso- get along as well as we do. For two years, we lutely no originality. had the same classes and never spoke more That is the delusion I lived in my fresh- than ten words to one another. And yet, last man year. My sophomore year I made a year, when we both came into newspaper new friend. My friend was not new to the class alone, we began to talk. Maybe it was school, nor was it the first just to pass the time, or time I had met her. I had to keep up the appearknown her the previous ance of having friends. I year. She had dated one Now as a senior, I re- don’t know. But whatevflect on the people with er the reason, it worked. of my friends; he was a whom, at one point or anskater kid and therefore And now I would other, I was friends. I have he was cool in my book. like to issue a challenge analyzed the lists, and I to the rest of you. Many She, on the other hand, have come to a conclu- of you reading this are was a “prep.” She dressed sion. There is no common “preppy” and acted “prepexactly the same as I thread. There is no one py,” and because of that I was, whether or not you specific type. simply could not stand would like to admit it. It her. I could not stand her is hard to confess, even despite the fact that I had to yourself, that you are never ever gotten to know shallow. But believe me, her. Sophomore year, however, we quickly nothing is better for you than this declarabecame the best of friends. tion. Even though she moved away after the I would like you to, first of all, admit school year, I will be forever thankful for it. And then go out and find someone the experience. It taught me a very valu- you normally never would have talked to. able lesson. It taught me, no matter how Maybe it’s the cheerleader in Biology class. cliché is sounds, you honestly cannot judge Or the girl that never talks in your English a book by its cover. class. Or even the football player in gym Now as a senior, I reflect on the people class. I know it sounds ridiculous and towith whom, at one point or another, I was tally cliché, but you never know what you friends. I have analyzed the lists, and I have will find. And do you really want to look come to a conclusion. There is no common back at your high school career and realize thread. There is no one specific type. I look all the opportunities you let pass you by? ANDREA@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

By RILEY BREWER RILEY@RCHSEAGLESNEST.ORG

February may be known as the ‘month of love’ thanks to Valentine’s Day, but there is yet another tradition that deserves attention; February is also Black History Month! Black History Month comes every February as a celebration of the achievements and leaders in African-American history. Most of us are aware of the prominent ﬁgures and events celebrated during this month, but how did Black History Month itself begin? The month has been recognized annually since 1926, ﬁrst known as “Negro History Week.” However, when this tradition began, black history had not been studied or documented extensively. In fact, it was not until the 1900s that black history found its place in history books. This did not deter the founder of the month, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a Harvardeducated African-American. Woodson was determined to make sure that black history was not neglected. In 1926, Woodson launched Negro His-

tory Week to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history. He chose the second week in February because it was marked by the birthdays of two men who greatly influenced AfricanAmericans: Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Over time, the week expanded into Black History Month. Many African-American milestones occurred in February long before the month was deemed Black History Month, though. In 1870, the 15th Amendment was passed, granting African-Americans the right to vote and the first black senator took his oath of office. Later, in 1909, the NAACP was founded. Unfortunately, to tell the entire fascinating history of this proud month and the people and events that are celebrated would take much longer than any single article could provide, so I hope all of you will stop by the library or go online to find out more about this portion of American history.

Attention faculty and staff! The Eagle’s Nest staff could use your help to better cover events and activities taking place at school, and in the community. Our resources and publication space are limited, so we can’t print everything, but we would like to feature more activities and student achievements or activities that happen around school—and many things slip beneath our radar. If you know of something that would make a good general-interest article, please don’t hesitate to let us know! You can grab a staff member, or email ferrell@rchseaglesnest.org.

“

”

The Eagle's Nest R H E A C O U N T Y H I G H S C H O O L’ S S T U D E N T N E W S P A P E R

Riley Brewer and Andrea Kendall EDITORS Courtney Jordan and Cory Smith LAYOUT Jeff Ferrell ADVISER

George Hudson ADVISER EMERITUS

Riley Brewer Courtney Jordan Andrea Kendall SENIOR STAFF

Kelli French Jimmy Keltch Shane Walker

Bryan Boling Alex Green Kaity Kopeski Cory Smith Rachel Thurman JUNIOR STAFF

Beth Fore Alex Janow Ryan Smith Craig Williamson

THE EAGLE’S NEST 405 Pierce Rd. Evensville, TN 37332 PHONE: (423) 775-7821 FAX: (423) 775-7889 EMAIL: info@rchseaglesnest.org WEB SITE: http://www.rchseaglesnest.org

Just for Fun Return of the

Wacky Wordies

With February being the Month ‘o Love and all, we thought we’d help temper your expectations with a harsh dose of reality. see if you can figure out these phrases that reflect on the not‐so‐swell side of love & happiness.

FOOLS

P I L

GIVE ADDVICE

MUCH MUCH

SFOOLS

DON’T

THINWISHWISHWISHWISHKING

OLSFO FO

SGINAL LGIANS

TOUKEEPCH TERTHENET

I’M IT

S HA P E OF

OLSFO FO

I’VE ESTIMATED YOU

Loveydove Seek-n-Find H

M M

W M

Here you go ‐ the standard “aw shucks” fare. find them up, down, diagonally, and backwards, or course!

rose date love cuddle hug February

kiss couples chocolate candy romance teddybear

jewelry ring balloon heart candle card

Need some answers? You can ﬁnd them on The Eagle’s Nest web site. Point your Web browser to http://www.rchseaglesnest.org, and look for the link in the Winter Edition section.