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I’d say it’s the appropriate time to reflect on the people, shenanigans and life-long memories of high school. It’s officially our last issue. I can’t believe I’m even saying this. It literally felt like yesterday I was struggling with InDesign and journalistic writing. And now I’m editor writing my last letter for Source news magazine. Time flies. As a staff this year, it’s been a rollercoaster. We took in an almost completely new staff, changed to magazine style and created a breaking news website. It hasn’t been perfect, but we’re a student publication. Perfect doesn’t exist. I can’t say it hasn’t been a great journey, though. Seeing where we started, some of our huge mistakes and where we are now leaves me very satisfied and hopeful for the future years of Source. This issue was the perfect way to end things. Personally, I can see the dramatic improvement of the staff in
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layout, design and writing. We adopted new ways to edit our issues which I know can only benefit the staff in years to come. I know Source will always be the way that students school wide are connected through announcements, stories, photos and videos. SCHS will always have some of the most unique students that will provide us with fresh angles on stories and ideas that haven’t been addressed before. I’ll miss that the most. This issue, like every issue this year and my whole time of staff, has left me amazed by the student body. We have some of the most diverse students, with different economic backgrounds and a vast variety of personalities, which show how much potential the average high school student has. I am so thankful for my time of the staff. I wouldn’t trade any minute of it for the world. But this letter isn’t about me. It’s about you, the reader. We wouldn’t have accomplished anything if not for our followers. You’ve adapted to our new announcements, as frustrating they seemed at first. You’ve commented on our triumphs and given us suggestions on our weaknesses. And for that, I can’t thank you enough. It’s been an amazing experience this year and we, as a staff, are so proud to be members of the Source. From here, the staff can only improve and look forward to providing you with the best publication possible. Thank you again and congratulations to all my fellow graduates!
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enior Michael McIntosh scans the weather page for Orlando, Florida, as junior Michelle Lo Piccolo jokingly snatches the mouse from his hands and pulls up their presentation. Though some team members struggle to stop daydreaming about the paradise waiting at the location of the Business Professionals of America national conference, all students attempt to keep their minds focused on their goal. McIntosh, Lo Piccolo, and other BPA members were invited to compete in the national conference in Orlando from May 8th to May 12th after the state conference in March. According to Tom Mavis, the club’s advisor, this year, more so than others, the club has spent countless hours working towards perfecting every last detail of their presentations. Their tireless work ethic is predicted to greatly benefit them at the conference. “Our students are extremely prepared and dedicated,” Mavis said. “I expect our Stoney Creek students to represent us very well.” The group’s total number of qualifiers has doubled the school’s previous record
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Nationals-Bound: The global marketing team, Michael McIntosh, Vishal Kalbavi, Michelle Lo Piccolo, and Jordan Bryan, proudly showcases their awards with teachers Katelyn Sanders and Tom Mavis. The team placed second in their category at the conference. (Photo used with permission of Tom Mavis)
of eight to a total of 16. Though an increase in numbers will benefit the group, a lack of qualifiers hasn’t hindered the group in the past. The national qualifiers’ performances in previous years have drastically raised expectations. Last year, senior and BPA president Nick Lafave and his team, composed of previous seniors Elizabeth DiFranco, Anton de Avila, Joe Seeley, and Lafave, brought home a second place title in the category of small business management. This year, Lafave heads to the conference as a single competitor for advanced word processing. In all previous years, he’s competed as a team, but is prepared to take on the competition solo. “It’ll be really different going in without my team but I think it’ll still be the same kind of awesome experience,” Lafave said. “I’m hoping I can perform just as well this year as I did last year!” Lafave will be joined by first-time national competitors as well. Senior Michael McIntosh is thrilled to compete this year in the global marketing category alongside his team of junior Michelle Lo Piccolo, senior Jordan Bryan, and senior Vishal Kalbavi.
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“I was so surprised when I found out that I qualified this year,” McIntosh said. “It’s so nice to finally be rewarded for all of the hard work that I’ve put into it.” Though McIntosh may appear to be rookie, his team is hardly one the nation should brush off as just another competitor. “I’ve been a member of BPA since my freshman year, and I think my team is really well prepared,” said McIntosh. Placing isn’t the only prize that the students will walk away with after the conference. Mavis believes that the club and the experience are very beneficial to everyone attending. “I believe BPA provides students with opportunities to use the skills they have gained in their business classes in a competitive setting,” Mavis said. “They’re also able to gain valuable experience in preparation, presentation skills, and teamwork.” The competitors also see the benefits that come along with the competition. Lafave says that this competition will affect his future decisions as well. “I plan on majoring in business in the future, so BPA is a perfect opportunity to learn new things and to practice before
college,” Lafave said. The teams will spend the next few weeks tweaking their presentations and adding last minute details before embarking on their trip in May. “I just can’t wait to go and compete! And I guess it doesn’t hurt that we get to spend a week in Orlando, Florida,” McIntosh said chuckling. “Maybe Mickey will stop by and listen to our presentation!
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Supended in time: Junior Nathalie Miller’s ‘Foot’ recieved a Silver Key in National Scholastic’s Art and Writing Competition. (Photo used with permission from Nathalie Miller)
Photographers win big in National Scholastics competition BY GRAHAM KEY
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unior Nathalie Miller squinted as she turned towards the sun, her fingers slightly rotating the focus on her 15mm wide-zoom lens. With the soft press of a button, it was captured—a moment in time. Miller belongs to an elite group of photographers who achieve national recognition in the annual Scholastics Art and Writing competition. Miller’s entry, a photograph of a leg suspended in midair, received a Silver Key from judges in New York City in mid-March. When searching for inspiration, Miller looked within. “A lot of it is just sporadic,” Miller said. “I’ll think ‘oh here’s an idea in my head, I think I should go shoot it.’” After the initial spark, planning was everything. “I’ll go do research and look up similar things and sketch things out and then I just take it from there and see where it goes,” Miller said. “It’s kind of an organic process.” With the idea solidified in Miller’s head, she grabbed her camera bag and headed out to oftenlengthy photo shoots. For Miller, lens variety and extra batteries are essential. After the shoot, Miller reviews her images using an editor’s focus. With the experienced eye of mentor and AP Art instructor, Diane Heath, every detail falls
under scrutiny. “Certain images just resonate,” Heath said, “I just start spewing ideas when we’re looking at the art.” To Miller, Heath’s spewed ideas proved integral to the work’s success. “She doesn’t just say ‘oh, you make nice art, great job.’ She’ll say ‘push it further,’ and for me, that’s what I need, to always be pushed further and to see what I can do better,” Miller said. After weeks of planning, shooting, and editing, Miller’s idea transformed into a Scholastic submission. On May 31, Miller will accept her award alongside senior Morgan Barrow, senior Devin Lones, and junior Maxwell Franklin at Carnegie Hall in the Big Apple. When word of the Scholastic’s national awards arrived, Heath met Barrow with outstretched arms. “She yelled ‘congratulations!’ and gave me a huge hug,” Barrow said. For Miller, the results meant validation. “It made me feel like my work is legitimately something,” Miller said, referring to her national win. Ultimately, Miller and Heath both believe it is Miller’s perspective that sets her work apart. “Instead of seeing what’s there,” Miller said, “I take more of what’s in my head, and make that my reality.”
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2013 “Source” MIPA Achievements Gold Award
The “Source” staff celebrates Editor in Chief Senior Courtney Bourgoin’s first place award. She was not expecting it at all, according to Bourgoin. Photo by Erika Williams
Newspaper and Yearbook students participate in the MIPA Spring Conference BY ERIKA WILLIAMS
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tidal wave of excitement moved across senior Courtney Bourgoin’s face as she saw her name next to the first place award at the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association Spring Conference in Lansing on April 15. The rest of the “Source” staff stood up at once, blowing noise makers. Bourgoin raced up to receive the award she was not at all expecting. “I’ve been in [newspaper] for three years, and that was a big thing for me,” Bourgoin said. “I feel like I’ve improved to the point where I feel like I’m on the MIPA level.” This year was “Source” Editor in Chief Courtney Bourgoin’s first time winning an award. She won first place in the News Spread category. “Source” staff in total won 18 individual awards at this year’s spring conference, as well as a Gold Award for the overall success of the newspaper. The MIPA Spring Conference invites over 1,500 students and advisors from
around Michigan to see who takes home the “all mighty” Sparty Award, the highest award for overall publication, according to MIPAMSU.org. Staffs can also place in several other individual categories, including design and writing honors. The newspaper staff did very well considering the hectic circumstances of the class, according to Bourgoin. The staff got hit by both extremities of a classroom: having too many people to make it functional for first semester and not having enough members to cover stories in second semester, according to newspaper Adviser Gayle Martin. She hopes the staff will improve on skill level next year. “I hope we have more experience on the staff next year,” Martin said. “We had a younger staff this year.” The yearbook staff also participates in MIPA. This year, they did not submit anything in the individual categories, but they did get a Gold Award for their previous year’s publication.
The yearbook staff did not attend, because of few current staff members who actually worked on last year’s book, according to yearbook Adviser Sarah Millard. “Yearbook is a little bit different for individual awards,” Millard said. “We submit things from last year, and we only have two people from last year on the yearbook left, because most of them were seniors.” The staff will submit individual award submissions next year, since most of the staff will be returning, according to Millard. She hopes to place high, but she aims the focus on making a yearbook the school will find appealing and not just particularly what the judges want. Both of the dedicated teams are hopeful to continue their winning streaks next year. “I think that we’re lucky to have such devoted students who work yearlong on a great yearbook and produce a well-written monthly publication,” Bourgoin said.
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ophomore Daymian Tomcyk knows nothing about the Student Council Executive Board. Neither do a lot of other people. “I wish I knew what the Student Executive Board does,” Tomcyk said. According to junior Jenna Mrocko, who has been a secretary on the board since last year, the executive board assigns committees in Student Council, and makes important decisions involving the day-today and long term operations of Student Council. The board is exclusively run within Student Council, and works to make sure Student Council runs as efficiently as possible. Elections every year determine who is on it. The elections were on April 10, and the results were instantaneous. According to senior Jack Westly, who is on Student Council, the President for 2013 through 2014 is junior Kaylee Zajac, and the Vice President is Mrocko. Mrocko is glad to be returning to the board. “Student Council means a lot to me,”
Mrocko said. “I just wanted to step up and learn more, and that way I’d be able to teach more.” Zajac is also excited to be on the board next year. She is especially excited to be next year’s president. “I knew that with organization, and the love and passion I have for it that it was the right step,” Zajac said. “Leading Council, and this great group of people that are like my family, is just really important to me.” Although the board serves as a symbol of leadership in school, some students haven’t even heard of them. Mrocko feels that the lack of knowledge about the board is because they work more behind the scenes away from the rest of Student Council. “We have certain responsibilities in class, but we are just members of council, like everyone else,” Mrocko said. There are other students that have been elected onto the Executive Board for next year. According to Westly, the Treasurer
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is junior Justin Huber, the School Board Representative is junior Jory Kingsly, and the Secretaries are sophomores Caroline Bracey and Ashley Garity. According to Mrocko, in past years, the student body was able to vote and get some say in the outcome of the elections. This year, however, the elections were only held within student council. “This year we didn’t have time to [have a school wide election] due to spring break and how everything fell in,” Mrocko said. “So, this year it is just based on the class vote.” According to Tomcyk, the idea of not being able to vote is unsettling. Tomcyk feels that although some people don’t know, or even care about the election, it might mean a lot to others. “I feel that the students of Stoney Creek High School should have a voice into who makes decisions around their daily activities at school,” Tomcyk said.
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t’s the trip of a lifetime. Theater Club departed for the city that never sleeps on May 8. The kids were chaperoned by Theater Club advisor Maggie Hay. The three day road trip to New York City was jampacked with historical theatre and educational events according to their trip itinerary. This was freshman Samantha Bentley’s first time going to New York City. “I’m just so excited for the opportunity,” Bentley said. This is Theater Club’s first trip to New York City. “It’ll be great for everyone to have that New York experience,” Theater Club Vice President junior Angela Difranco said. The students explored all the major theatrical tourist attractions like Times Square, Lincoln Center, Broadway and Madison Square Garden, according to Difranco. Along with the tourism, the students sat in on theater seminars. Sophomore Melissa Houghton was elated to have a consultation with a Broadway performer at their seminars. Hay hoped the consultation would be a highlight for the attendees. “Anyone, to me, who performs on or off Broadway is tremendous to listen to,” Hay said. “We won’t know who it is until we get there.” Hay wanted to highlight the major theatre influences that abound in NYC. “There are so many beautiful attractions in New York,” Hay said. “I think they’re really going to love the whole experience.” Hay went through an ordeal trying to put this trip together. There was a point where many people believed it was canceled. Fortunately, Hay was granted special treatment from Garber Tours, the travel agency Hay hired for the trip. “Until we got the ‘ok’ from [Mr. Goralski], the idea was mostly up in the air,” Hay said. “Garber Tours really worked with us on financing and planning. Even though we didn’t have the required number, they still let us have the trip. They are very student oriented. ” Difranco hopes that this field trip will encourage Theater Club participation and cause growth in the coming years. “The atmosphere in the group is so warm, everyone knows each other,” Difranco said. “Even if you don’t know everyone you feel as if you do.” Hay and Difranco expect that the students would take a lot from this experience. “I hope that they gain insight,” Hay said, “number one because of how fantastic NYC is. It’s a bustling, international city…and the theater aspect.” (Photos used by permission of Melissa Houghton (Top Left), Cailin Sprinkle (Top Right) and Samantha Bentley (Bottom Right). Other photos by Cailin Tanner. )
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BY MILA MURRAY If there was an AP
Chamber Choir, Devon Guinn would take it. This kid starts his school day with AP Calculus and finishes it on the stage, rehearsing for the upcoming musical or play. With Harvard just around the corner, Guinn’s college level classes and various talents were obviously recognized. “Devon Guinn is a high level student absolutely, but it’s the fact that he exceled outside of the classroom as well,” said Linda Veeser, Guinn’s councelor. Yes, Guinn has taken many AP classes, but that is nothing compared to the amount of classes he has tested out of. He had the motivation to teach himself subjects such as Economy and Spanish with theater and AP classes to top that off. Either he does not sleep or knows a secret to success. “It’s internal. He is a motivated person down to the core,” said Veeser.
ICON LIZZIE LALONDE BY CHASE HEINEMANN Usually, the award
of Icon is given to a senior who makes a point to get out of her comfort zone, but takes everyone with her! This award is typically reserved for the “clowniest” of class clowns, but not this year. Over the last few years, the category of Icon has gotten a pretty bad rep. Luckily for this year’s senior class, Lizzie LaLonde appears to be on a mission to turn that trend around. “Lizzie always looks like she’s having fun, and she’s nice to everyone that she meets,” said senior Charlie Ruiz. LaLonde has also become a representative of her class by always being the first to organize events during the school year, according to Ruiz.
Additionally, making friends is something that LaLonde has been very successful with over her four years at Stoney, given her almost unanimous win in this category. Walking in the senior locker bank, it is difficult to spot LaLonde by herself, as she is consistently surrounded by her closest (and many) friends. You can also find LaLonde providing smiles for customers while working at Penn Station, or even as the leader of her church’s youth group. LaLonde will be attending Central Michigan University this fall.
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Motivation exactly. According to Veeser, Harvard is looking for a certain group of kids to fulfill a class. Aside from all those AP classes and great ACT scores, being skilled in academics, art, and music puts Guinn in a unique category. Guinn’s road to success was not that easy, despite the positive attitude he has. In order to fulfill Harvard requirements, Guinn had to give up newspaper for AP Studio Art. Not because it’s not an AP class, because Guinn’s future lies in the art department. “He wants to pursue a career that uses art in a way that helps other people. He’s not sure how to define it yet,” said Veeser. All Guinn knows is that he’s going to Harvard. And it will not take long for a person of such knowledge to figure out what he will do later in life. As long as it involves art, something he’s passionate about, Guinn is going down a very successful path.
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BY CHASE HEINEMANN Many music stu-
dents comfortably progress up the “program staircase” with each year, starting in Concert Band and Men’s Choir as freshmen and reaching Wind Ensemble or Chamber Seniors by their senior year. However, conquering every facet of the music program is all in a year’s work for senior Kyle White. Starting the tuba at a young age and playing throughout middle school, White rapidly developed strong musicality. His excellent abilities helped him ascend quickly through the band program at Stoney Creek. And his gift did not stop at orchestral music. At the beginning of his sophomore year, White began his career in vocal music in the Men’s Choir. He quickly became a leader thanks to his unmatched skill, which eventually led to his successful audition for the top choir, the Chamber Singers. Making the jump from the bottom to the top of the vocal music program over the course of a single year remains a challenging and rare feat, and White did not disappoint, even in his last few months at SCHS as he captured the lead in this year’s spring musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone.” If anyone is capable of placing a tune in our heads and making our feet tap in enthusiasm, it’s the kid with a tuba on his lock screen and a license plate appropriately labeled “TUUBA.”
tough place to navigate, but one Stoney senior shows no sign of letting that get her down. Following tragic events during her sophomore year, the senior class has looked to Karlee Bednarowski as a beacon of strength and hope. “Karlee is always the first person to help someone out and never says no when someone is in need,” senior Ria Patel said. Her outgoing and overtly kind heart has landed her in the hearts of many Stoney seniors. “She’s really easy to get along with and
can easily put a smile on anyone’s face. She’s all around a great girl who loves to be loopy with her friends!” said senior Sabrina Shouneyia. Bednarowski has been a member of the softball team for all four years at Stoney. “She’s also one of those people who is so funny and never even notices it,” Patel continued. This adoration from her friends is not dissimilar to that of the entire senior class as a whole. Bednarowski will be attending Michigan State University in the fall to study Education.
LAURA JOHNSTON
ATHLETE BY MILA MURRAY To her peers, Laura Johnston is a natural born athlete. For every sport she has ever done, she puts in her best effort. Her desire and focus to win shows she truly gets involved with sports. “She’s really dedicated. She’s just serious about the sport, and you can tell by the focus on her face during a race,” said senior Brittany Dymm, discussing Johnston’s performance in track and field. In Track, Johnston’s skill in hurdling got her to Counties and in State Finals last year,
which according to sprinting coach Casey Case, is a real honor. “In her junior year she decided to do Track, and she walked on and she’s the big shot. She’s so good!” said Dymm. Not only does Johnston run track, she ran varsity Cross Country all four years, making it onto the dream team board in the gym. She did JV Soccer as a freshman and sophomore, and is occupied with varsity basketball in the winter. Succeeding in a sport is definitely something Johnston knows how to do. But it’s simple: Dedication, focus, and competition. “She’s just really competitive and focused. She practices hard and shows up every day, just wants to do well,” said Case. Johnston doesn’t just do well. She is an amazing athlete, someone who found her calling and will always be recognized for it.
ADVOCATE COURTNEY BOURGOIN BY MILA MURRAY Every senior knows
Courtney Bourgoin. She’s the one who stays after school on Wednesdays, singing as she empties out those nasty recycling bins with her friends. She’s the one who comes to every Earth Advocate meeting to calm the souls of all the members with her direction. She’s the one who actually takes steps to making this world a better place. “A lot of people will talk the talk, but she actually walks the walk,” said Alex Desantis, one of the teachers who run Earth Advocates. As the President of Earth Advocates, Bourgoin not only helps with controlling the club, but wants to help the environment, taking steps to do so. She attended school board meetings last year to present the idea of a better recycling program. And judging by the fact that those blue and yellow bins are sitting in every classroom, she was obviously successful. “She’s just a great people person. And like I said, she’s not afraid to talk to anybody. And I
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BY MILA MURRAY A football player knows
he has a talent when his own art teacher confronts him and says he is more of an artist than an athlete. AP studio art teacher, Diane Heath, she noticed through his art that Grant Davis is one talented, unique artist. Maybe not so much of an athlete! “He’s really dedicated and he has always loved art,” said senior and fellow art student Sydney Schurig. “He has done it since I could ever remember.” Davis is a triple threat: he has his photography, including ‘The Girl’ that won a Silver Key in the Scholastics Art Competition this year, his painting, and his way of drawing figures. What makes his works different from others is his ability to transform traditional forms of art into his own form of art. “His traditional work tends to take on a unique perspective; he will build up layers of drawings or include several images into a portrait,” said Heath. “All very unique, all very Grant!” Not only does Davis’ ability to create art
with his own unique perspectives set him apart from other art students, so does his style. According to Schurig, Davis was really into graffiti and works with charcoal. “Everything he does is very dark,” said Schurig. “He has a lot of contrasts.” According to Heath, Davis is considering College for Creative Studies and Kendall College of Art and Design, even taking Kendall College courses at school and Oakland University Summer Art Intensive Camp. “He wants a future in art, so [Mrs. Heath] encourages him to accomplish what he needs in order to show himself to colleges,” said Schurig. As Davis works on his AP portfolio, and his artistic dreams of a future in art continue, his award winning works will continue to reflect his passion he has for creating visual masterpieces. But what makes Davis such a talented artist? “Passion, passion, passion and a drive to learn,” said Heath.
mean anybody,” said Desantis. Yes, she is outgoing, which is a key factor in one of her more substantial reasons of being an advocate. She is the editor in chief of the Source, the newspaper symbolizing the voice of the student body. She encourages students to express their opinions and do what they like doing best, similar to what she writes about in her letters on page two of the newspaper. “They do what they do because they love it,” wrote Bourgoin in the February Issue of the newspaper. “Maybe that’s the rarest thing and what I love so much about going to school with so many people: finding people who would give up the world to do the things they love. I know I would.” As always, she finishes the letter off with her signature, Courtney Bourgoin. The advice she puts in these letters of guiding people to find their passion is another thing that makes her the advocate of the class of 2013. She will continue on this path, going to Michigan State University working on the State News, hopefully.
ENTREPRENEUR NICK LAFAVE
LEADER GRANT NORSTORM
BY MILA MURRAY Nick LaFave means
business. And for a high school student who entered a national competition for advanced word processing, getting into business in the future is not a bad idea. “He’s taken a lot of business classes. It’s definitely the direction he wants to go in,” said Tom Mavis, LaFave’s Business and Law teacher. According to Mavis, LaFave took four business related classes and already applied for University of Michigan’s business school. He is involved with National Business Honors Society and is the president of the Business Professionals of America. “Even in business and law when I’m talking about different concepts, he always
BY CHASE HEINEMANN There’s always
asks questions, but it’s not questions like ‘I don’t understand this.’ It’s trying to apply the concept to make sure he really understands it,” said Mavis, describing LaFave’s performance in his business classes. LaFave’s business classes involve a lot of discussions that he takes quite a part in. They involve accounting, law, management, and other key factors in owning a successful business. “He just gets really into it. His mind works that way,” said Mavis. LaFave’s specific passion in high school may just lead to his name being on the next big business. But for now, LaFave is one dedicated student entrepreneur.
REVOLUTIONARY
BY CHASE HEINEMANN They said they
wanted a revolution. Well, you know, we all know Alec Manaia. When it comes to making a name for himself, Manaia has had no problem achieving that over his last four years at Stoney. “He’s the biggest hipster. I mean, he buys Swedish socks and is going into forestry,” said senior Alyssa Swigart. Manaia, frequently seen in denim and on a long board, has a truly charismatic person-
ality that has attracted many friends over his years at Stoney. According to Swigart, Manaia works hard to stand out in a crowd and be his own individual. Manaia has been known amongst his classmates as a fashion symbol, always dressed in the latest trends. During his time at Stoney, he has been a prominent participant in the art program. In AP Art for many years, Manaia has been recognized by the Art Scholastic Awards repeatedly for his photography.
that one kid who wants to be President when they’re older. Sometimes they’re completely dreaming, but for Grant Norstrom, the senior class is ready to rock his vote. Norstrom has been on Stoney’s student council for an incredible four years. His dedication is unmatched, and surely deserves completing his time in the group serving as its President for his senior year. When it comes to leading the pack, Norstrom has proven himself quite the candidate to his classmates. For those that interact with him, his charismatic and easy-going nature does not lead his supporters away. But along with that charisma is also diligence and strength to never, ever give up. “Grant is one of those people who never backs down from a task. He’s really good at keeping morale high,” said senior and friend Jack Wesley. Norstrom has also proven himself academically. As one of the three Valedictorians in his graduating class, he plans to attend University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to study finance and business in the fall. Whether or not this commander of the cougar nation really becomes president one day is up to the future to decide, but the class of 2013 has high hopes that he will continue his prominent personality into his college years.
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Manaia has also remained a devoted member of Earth Advocates, taking part in the group’s executive board. “Alec has really used his high school experience to develop himself into the person that he wants to be,” said senior Marley Watson. With plans to attend Michigan State University, Stoney seniors are confident that Manaia will continue his unique perspective on life after his time here.
Nick LaFave’s photo by Caitlin Tanner; all others by Hajoo Kim
2013 COLLEGE LIST Where are they going? Albion College
DePaul University
Cameron Elizabeth Schmidt
Brooklynne Elizabeth-Gerbasi Garrett
Alma College Abigail Grace Klinger Porter
Edinboro University Madeline Rose Rollage Delsignore
Auburn University Michelle Marie Olenyn
Ferris State University
Belmont University
Ashley Marie Gorney Benjamin Gregory Farrand Cosimo Mario Lombardo Jacob Andrew Stidwill Jacob Orlando Adams
Carly Lauren Russell Morgan Danielle Barrow
Grand Valley State University
Axel Beauty School Sydney Paige Weaver
Bowling Green State University Aislin Marie Stephan Allison Irene Latella
Brigham Young University, Idaho Shelbie Lynn Maxfield
British Columbia Hockey League
Abigail Rose McCain Alexander Raymond Glenn Ayrton Michael LaFontaine Benjamin Berres David Michael Brewer Devin Larain Prasatek Hailee Kathryn O’Keefe Haylee Jean Zapczynski John Gerald Wesley Laura Katharina Postlmayr Sylvia Sunset Kaplan William Bennet Snipes
Trent Tyler Johnson
Hope College Butler University Emily Rose Trygstad
Lauren Marie Henry Nicolette Catherine DeSantis
Calvin College
Kalamazoo College
Rebecca Caroline Freed
Graham Nelson Key
Catholic University of America
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Michael Phillip Marn
Jessica Marie Copp
Central Michigan University Adrienne Victoria Saylor Alex James Scantamburlo Ashley Marissa Hansen Brandon Timothy Meharg Christopher Paul Ehms Cierra Lauren Inscho David Matthew Hanna Devon Michael Beck Elizabeth Mae LaLonde Eric Anthony Heinrich Joseph Cavanaugh Stack Kyle Patrick Sickon Lauren Elizabeth Hughes Lawrence Andrew Blaty Madelyn Victoria Miller Massimo Adamo Polcyn Michael James Dittrich Mitchell Davison Kaiser Sabrina Nicole Shouneyia Tiana Noel Woloszyn Zachary David Stone
Chapman University
Kent State University Megan Leigh O’Rourke
Kenyon College Nicholas Rowe Fiaschetti
Lawrence Technological University Rachel Elizabeth Anderson
Liberty University Shannon Rose Moyer
Loyola University Chicago Teddy Lyn Ganesky
Michigan Tech University Macomb Community College Andrew Paul Falzarano Rhonda Raye Morgan
George Stephen Platz Joseph Douglas Anglim Miles Calvin Visser
Miami of Ohio University
Northern Michigan University
Alyssa Grace Swigart Bailey Emerson Hall
Aaron James Scott Danielle Mary Demski Jeremy John Garvin Julia Maxine Mead Sydney Ann Wardle
Heather Marie Kelly
Michigan State University Denison University Rachel Elizabeth Bowman
Alec Geoffrey Manaia Alexander Leo Mellerowicz Alyssa Marie Trethewey Amanda Hana Johnson Amie Rosalie Mommersteeg Ariel Berta Fox Audrey Katherine Gotko Audrey Sharyl Khoury Brendan Lloyd Stormer Brenna Nicole McGee Caitlin Rae Wysocki Courtney Elizabeth Bourgoin Danielle Victoria Duggan Dean Michael Gleason Delany Susan Dyze Eileen Rose Reidy Emma Rose Clark Emmie Elizabeth Ashwell Frederick Seung Keun Lee Georgina Amy Foakes Jack Ryan Sobczynski Jacob Charles Hazelton Jacob Michael Jasniak Jacob Ralph Courtley Jacob Robert Dowell Jessica Ann Sattmann Jonathan Adam Mariuz Keith Nduka Igwe Kevin James Jackson Kimberly Elizabeth Labick Kyle Ray White Kyle Thomas Turnbull Kylie Frances Freedman Lauren Kathleen Helfrich Mackenzie Elizabeth White Madelyn May Messerly Mary Christine Santi Matthew Christopher Houghton Megan Elizabeth Sanger Megan Leyann McGill Megan Susann Nicholson Michael Andrew Keenan Natalie Paige Cruse Nicholas Anthony Marn Nicholas Joseph Wojno Olivia Kathryn Nielsen Ryan Michael Micklus Sameer Kumar Jauhar Sarah Margaret Olechowski Stephanie Robin Kittel Sydney Nicole Davis Thomas John McGinnis William Andrew Finnell Sheehy
Aaron Stephen Jacobs Abigail Rose Sangmeister
Northwood University
Ohio Wesleyan University
John-Anthony Stepp
Catherine Rose Mechler
Oakland Community College Blair Frederick Miller Collin Robert Vervinck Fabian Hernandez Isabella Lee Jessikatalina Coombs-Galvis Jordan Robert Zarantonello Kathryn Joan Housel Kori Marie Hendrix Kyle Jacob Burke Laura Kate Poppleton Melissa Lan Barrows Nikolas Philip Novakoski Noelle Christina King Rachael Sequin Bonin Ryan Shaw Bonetti Serena Maria Concetta Aluia Stephan Mark Makowski
Olivet College Antonino Joseph Minaudo Areeya Forouzandeh Benjamin David Temrowski Joshua K Lee Kevin William Bringhurst Michael Frank Angeli
Rochester College Caitlin Anne Fredericks Christian Matthew Sprunger
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Grant Edward Causey
Spring Arbor University
Cassandra Dell Hoffman Christopher John Zysnarski Clare Therese Hudock Francisco Javier Kulyckyj Grant Bennet Bracey Grant Daniel Norstrom Hailey Kristine Olds Jacob Mark Lynn Jonathan Edward Zarger Jordan Paul Bryan Kevin Harrison Cline Kevin Pan Zhu Kyle Patrick Walsh Marley Kimbi Watson Michael James McIntosh Michelle Lynn McClosky Nicholas Patrick LaFave Rachel Brianna Cannon Soojin Chun Stephen Eric Johnston Yash S. Patel
Alison Elizabeth Bell
University of Notre Dame
Oakland University Andres Morales-Veloz Andrew John Reiff Annika Jacqueline Ey Anthony Giuseppe Marcus Brittain Alexander Hamilton Clay Collin Michael Gill Daniel David Durst Danika Jenaie Leach Diana Echeverri Haley Rewold Heizer Isabella Grace Wilde Jarod Sean McKernan Jaya Encar Macaso Orotea John Lucas Ivezaj Johnathan David Carr Kara Danielle Jelley Kayla Blaze Bogedin Kristin Aubrey O’Neill Kyle Douglas Gabrielson Laura Marie Johnston Lauren Anne Webb Lauren Ashley Kuzdak Lauren Marceline Bearup Lindsey Elizabeth Ruppel Madeline Ann Moening Madeline Marie Howell Margaret Kathleen Sinclair Michael Ade Atang Michelle Balint Molly Ann Dacey Natasha Rupesh Gandhi Nicolena Lulgjuraj Nicolette Catherine Caporuscio Rachel Ashley Bunda Tatiana Ulaj Wesley James Austin William Michael Kobus
St. Francis College
Brittany Janina Taylor Dymm
Alexa Nicole Caporuscio
University of Toronto The Art Institute of Michigan
Elisa Okamoto Itakura
Devin Myran Gray Lones
United States Air Force
Virginia Commonwealth University
Anthony Michael Burns
Saagar Singh Sandhanwalia
University of Akron
Washtenaw Community College
Christopher Henry Tsivitse
Cody Mathew Arnold
University of Alabama Paige Nicole Genslak Samantha Nicole Herrick
University of California, Los Angeles Alexander William Bullard
University of Cincinnati Alexandra Chloe Martone
University of Colorado Boulder Tanner Pirie LaFrance
University of Detroit Mercy Alina Elizabeth Kopp Emily Eileen Robertson
University of Findlay Victoria Ann Longton
University of Florida Hope Lauren Poulsen
Wayne State University Mia Michelle Ma Samuel Martin Clayman
Western Michigan University Aaron Jin Lemon Alyssa Therese Link Christopher Stephen Stanbury Derek Joseph Fox Hunter William James Jennifer Marlene Long Joseph George Kalich Mariel Joy Dehn Naomi DeLuna Nicholas Dale Jaskot Rachel Elizabeth Braden Richard Jeffrey Van Almen Spencer James Kuhn Spencer Nathan Wink Tanya Nicole Jury Tyler Robert Ducharme
Xavier University Eric Allen Cochran
University of Michigan Ohio Northern University Alexa Taylor Joh
Ohio State University Vishal Ganesh Kalbavi
Andrew Emil Calcaterra Austin James Arnold Benjamin Russell Bray Benjamin Yuanxi Li Brittany Lauren Gadigian
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or seniors, college dorms still seem like a whole world away filled with firsts and aggravating other’s anxiety. But the university world is close. A lot closer than it may seem.
For senior Alex Bullard, the social networking world offered an opportunity that made finding someone to share living quarters with a less daunting task. “The scariest part about college is finding a roommate for sure,” Bullard said. “They could be crazy. Worse, they could wear Polo.” According to RoomSync.com, RoomSync, an online roommate matching system through Facebook, throws students who apply for housing into a pool of other students seeking roommates. The system then asks students to fill out a short survey, provide
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their lifestyle preferences and type up a brief “About Me.” From there, RoomSync matches that student with anyone who had similar interests and lifestyle preferences, allowing students to choose who fits them best.
get along with.”
Bullard, who’s heading to UCLA in Los Angeles, California for university, the RoomSync program was a success, making the task of finding a roomie less intimidating.
“We’re as close as I would’ve been with anyone else,” Leninger said. “We spend a ton of time together. It’s amazing how close social media can bring people.”
“I already found an awesome roommate and probably a new best friend,” Bullard said. “It’s just a cool system because it finds who you are and what you’re about relatively quickly.” Still, senior Ria Patel believes the best system for finding a dorm mate with is sticking with what she knows. Her closest friend, senior Audrey Khoury, and she plan to take on the Michigan State campus together, rooming together for their freshman year. “Aud already knows everything about me, even the stuff that really annoys her,” Patel said. “I don’t need to use programs like RoomSync to help me find someone to
But for graduate Christina Leninger, the online RoomSync proved promising as she and her online room match are now close friends.
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“It really shows how small of a world it is because of social networking.” Senior Alex Bullard
CHANGE! AHH! I’ll figure it out. Already GONE!
What sort of dorm environment can you see yourself best in?
A Fun, fun, fun. at times, B Relaxed ratchet at others. Somewhere to C Quiet. sleep.
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BY COURTNEY BOURGOIN
University-bound seniors found their roommates using the medium they know best: the internet. RoomSync offered chances to find an ideal match.
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My insticts. Numbers and stats. Higher authority.
I am best described as...
A Fun and loud. B A great friend. C Happy-go-lucky
YOUR match* *results may vary Mostly A’s: THE BESTFRIEND It’s pretty self explanatory. You’re two peas in a pod!
Mostly B’s: THE ONLINE MATCH It’s like finding a new friend but making sure they’re not an axe murderer first!
Mostly C’s: THE BLIND PICKING Let the university work its magic. They’ll make sure your roomie is as weird as you!
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FAREWELL from the editors
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Courtney Bourgoin MANAGING EDITOR Soojin Chun ASSOCIATE EDITOR Graham Key
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ource Sans Pro. 9 point 11 leading. 4 drop caps, 5 space indentation. To other people they’re just words, numbers. But for me, they’re memories, of the first day I opened InDesign in our Newspaper Lab, of the first award I received at MIPA awards, and of course, of this last time we send an issue to print. To many people, Journalism is a possible job occupation, a possible career path than one can choose to enter. But for me, Journalism was something that caught me off guard, something that wasn’t supposed to be, and something that became so dear it became a life path instead of a career path that I imagined I was “dipping my toes in.” At first, working in the name of the Source was a responsibility that was both overwhelming and dauntingly real. Every word written was read, every picture taken was seen, and every page designed was critiqued. For me, it was a huge step that I didn’t even realize I was taking. It felt something close to stepping on the ground after years of floating through clouds of imaginary success that rained grades and snowed GPAs. Through Newspaper, I both attempted and succeeded in finding a depth to education that I never knew existed. I succeeded in understanding that there
was more to school than just taking hard courses and receiving good grades. That was huge for me. It changed the course of my life. I understood from countless interviews the importance of relationships, a way to connect to the other person that sits next to you in that English class or that Chemistry class. I understood from countless advertisement selling the importance of community, a business ideal that they rely on us as community and we rely on them as a publication. I understood from countless design layouts the importance of detail, that every period or indentation counted. And although Journalism didn’t become my ultimate career path, it led me to my current major of business. I wanted to continue with this interaction I made with people and community, to keep the cycle going, so to speak. The past 3 years of my high school life have been eventful, full of ups and downs, joyous occasions and disappointments, but if I had to choose one thing to take with me to college, it would have to be the experiences and memories I have from Newspaper. The inverted pyramid. 5W’s and H, commas and punctuation. This is how I say, “I loved the last 3 years of Newspaper more than anything else.”
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hree years ago, if someone told me I’d be working as editor for the Source, I’d probably hopelessly laugh, later wondering why they thought such nonsense. There’s still a huge part of me can’t even believe I stuck with newspaper for so long. I’ve experienced a rollercoaster of emotions after hours in the lab and always held a bipolar relationship with InDesign. But, I’m here now and if anyone asked if I had regrets about that, I’d say no chance. The journey in this class, as a writer, as a designer (okay, so not so much) and leader was not only a learning experience but a chance that built some pretty unique relationships. I’ve had the chance to meet and work with some of the most dedicated and friendliest SCHS students, people that, if not for newspaper; I would’ve probably never even had the chance to talk to. I’ve learned what it’s like to truly manage time, multitask and cry only when necessary. The stress and extra effort in newspaper always proved rewarding because it’s not just any class that allows your personal work to be distributed to a student body, staff and
community. I couldn’t fit my memories of the Source on this page. I couldn’t form words to thank Mrs. Martin for everything she’s taught me like how to write simply but strongly, how to find the creative side of news stories and how to step up when the whole staff is counting on you. I will, now, always preach that having an opinion does matter and can change any circumstance. It’s the most valuable lesson I’ve learned as a journalist on this staff. I don’t know what the future holds and don’t know if I’ll ever have the chance to be in an editor position again, so I’ll say this. Working on The Source has made my high school experience one I couldn’t sum up into just a few sentences. I am so thankful that it’s been a part of shaping me into the person I want to be. I hope I made even slightly the impact on the staff, interviewees and Mrs. Martin as they did on me. I know the Source will always be in safe hands because, no matter how small, the dedication and passion of the staff will always pull through.
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itting in my homeroom freshman year, the mentor told us all about high school, the classes, the clubs and the classmates. Then he uttered the cliché: high school goes by in the blink of an eye. I think a few of us rolled our eyes when he said it, but it’s cliché because it’s true. High school has transported me and transformed me in what feels like no time at all. Looking back I’d like to pass along a little advice to those in the freshmen, sophomore and junior classes. To the underclassmen, get involved and stay that way. I’ve looked into the sea of clubs and organizations offered here for my job on the paper and there is a club for everyone. To the juniors, try new things and explore! I never saw myself writing for the newspaper, but thought I’d try it out and now I’m saying goodbye
as an editor. I’m not alone, either, I had the privilege of working with a couple of seniors this year who’d never considered theater, but did the musical and it changed their lives. Ultimately, the key is in embracing the amazing experience you’re apart of while you have it. Goodbye and good luck!
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BOYS LACROSSE Wins: 6 Highest scored Losses 5 game: 15
BOYS GOLF Total Birdies: 36 Total Bogies: 198 Total Pars: 214 Total Doubles: 62
MOST ACCLAIMED PLAYER: MOST ACCLAIMED PLAYER: ROSS PAYNE SPENCER LENDZION BASEBALL
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Wins: 9 Greatest season scores: Wins: 10 Most runs in a Losses 5 5 wins vs. 0 losses Losses 6 game: 15 MOST ACCLAIMED PLAYER: MOST ACCLAIMED CASEY CRIBBS and JEN PLAYER: SEMAAN JAKE HAZELTON
BY SOOJIN CHUN
On the left are the game records of spring sports, and the acclamation of one best improved player, picked by the coaches of every sport. Although these teams aren’t completely finished with their season, the current records may be a good predictor of the whole season’s outcomes.
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’ve always wanted to play sports in college,” senior Alexa Caporuscio says. According to Caporuscio, sports have been with her since the beginning, starting soccer from first grade and moving on to volleyball in seventh grade. Caporuscio is planning to play
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decided to play sports in college because I’ve volleyball for St. Francis college next year, already put in a lot with a major in education. of dedication to the Caporuscio says that volleyball has sport,” senior Josh influenced more than just her college decision. Lee says, “I wanted “It made me a lot closer with the girls on the to continue with volleyball team,” Caporuscio says. “I think it’s like it.” that with any big team sport, and I really like that.” According Caporuscio hopes to continue with volleyball even after she graduates college. “I want to become a coach,” Caporuscio says, “I actually coach right now, too.” Caporuscio says she is excited to Engineering or Cyber Security. According continue on with volleyball. to Rusiewski, he’s been swimming ever “The whole thing, since he was seven, and has been active it’s all just a great in the sport all through his high school experience.” career. Rusiewski is currently a sprinter and a backstroker in Stoney’s swim team. Rusiewski admits that he will not be playing professionally because of the training he’ll recieve in the Academy, and the 5 years of service there on after, but says that swimming has helped shape him into a character that is a good fit for the Naval Academy. “Swimming is a very independent sport,” Rusiewski says, “so it really is what you put into it. So if you don’t put in commitment, you aren’t going to get much out of it. It taught me that you get wimming in college was always a goal back exactly how much work you put into for me,” senior DJ Rusiewski says. “Ever something.” since freshman year I realized that I Rusiewski says that he is looking might have a chance at it, so this year I just forward to having the unique experience decided to go for it.” of serving in the navy, and with his Rusiewski will be swimming for the Naval futuristic goals there on afterwards. Academy beginning next year, with a major in
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dynamicDUOS Spongebob and Patrick, Chandler and Joey, Shaggy and Scobby; these famous duos have been around for quite some time but are now up against some steep competition. The school hosts some of the newest “Dynamic Duos”: juniors Kenny Forrest and Kyle Butler, Hannah Green and Michelle LoPiccilo, and seniors Ria Patel and Audrey Khoury.
BY NICOLETTE DESANTIS
JUNIORS: HANNAH GREEN & MICHELLE LOPICILLO
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How did you guys meet one another?
MICHELLE: I know we met in choir but when I saw her on the first day of thought she was really cool and would never be my friend. HANNAH: I remember meeting her freshman year and thinking she was a crazy girl with flowered pants
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What’s one thing you guys disagree?
H: We mostly just have stupid disagreements. I think when we fight we act like guys more than girls because normally we get made for an hour or a day and then we’re totally fine the next day. I think we’ve realized that sometimes we need our space and that sometimes you need a day to not be in someones face all the time
What kinds of things do you guys do on the weekends?
M: We’ve been in musicals together, and we have the same taste in we go shopping together a lot. We love having movie nights at my house too.
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The duo met their freshman year in Men’s Choir, and continue to sing in choir together. They participate in the musical together every year They are both in an acapella group together called AuthentiCadence They have an ongoing battle of if Chipotle is really good or not. They both are avid participants in “Cardigan Thursday”
SENIORS: RIA PATEL AND AUDREY KHOURY MEMORY: “We could never pick! We make a new one every day!” Khoury said WEEKEND ACTIVITY: “Playing with Audrey’s bunnies,” Patel said.
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