Source - January 2015

Source January 30, 2015

Stoney Creek High School 575 East Tienken Road Rochester, MI 48307

Volume 12, Issue 4

Auto Show Shines in Detroit pg. 6-7

Staff Editors:

Web: Simon Sun School: Rachel Tudor Lifestyles: Mila Murray Sports: Matt Schmucker Opinion: Spencer Kopp Social Media: Bailey Compton

Copy Editors: Kathryn Fleming Julia Clay

Jordan Sickon Rachel Elphick Megan Sennett

The Current:

Editor: Jennifer Pafford Announcer: Rebecca DeBucce Announcer: Alex Hadd Announcements Manager: Giancarlo Canu

Columnists:

Business Staff:

Staff Writers:

Advisor:

Claire Mechler Anna Stabnick

Stephanie Seneker Emma Persson Kaitlyn Reyff Dan D’Onofrio

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Photographers:

Test Drive

The North American International Auto Show returns to the motor city.

Maveric Guitar Annie Knoblauch

Gayle Martin

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Mid-Year Farewell

Science teacher Todd Vince takes his retirement after 33 years of teaching.

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On the Prowl

The Lady Cougars are 9-2 on the season.

January Issue At A Glance 2 - Contents 3 - Info-fun 4 - Q&A: Andrew Irons 5 - Mr. Vince’s retirement 6-7 - Autoshow

8 - Mr. Book + Ms. Matthew 9 - Advertisements 10 - Basketball and RARA sports 11 - Pro/Con: Nice guys finish last?

12 - Staff ed: A great start of 2015

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Contents

Info-fun TOP TEN

Reasons why snow isn’t fun

Snow is less of a seasonal happening in Michigan than a fact of life. Some people like it but here’s why snow just isn’t good.

10. It takes time to plow 9. Parking lot slush

student vs. celebrity

by Matt Schmucker

CATEGORY

Shin (bone)

Rochester, Michigan

Hometown

Lower Leg

Size

Second largest bone in the body

Job

Supporting the weight of the body

Kimchi

Nickname

Tibia

“Of course”

Does it hurt if you hit it?

Yes

5’ 5” Unemployed

7. No bike riding 6. Plants don’t grow

Information provided by Kevin Shin and healthline.com

5. It’s cold

TAKING AIM:

4. Summer sports don’t

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work well

3. The sidewalks get all

Panem

Tr y ha r d e r McDonald’s

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1. IT’S TOO COLD.

The opera

Outside ice skating

Desert: a dry, arid region of land sweet eaten after a Dessert: ameal

Incorrect use:

I want to eat desert.

What you just said:

I want to eat a region of land that receives little to no rainfall.

infofun

Concert

School parking lot

The Crocs outlet

“If love is an open door then mine must’ve been bolted shut.”

A really fancy McDonald’s

Landfill

“I can assure you that Ariana Grande is not a drink from Starbucks.”

The moon

Glow mini-golf

Court

Watching Gone Girl

Bae y me? a rr

A church

Hogwarts

“I tried to be productive and ended up watching all of Sherlock.”

“I like to sit on pancakes sometimes.”

a n t b r ea k u p

Dollar Store

Lifetime

“I tried to touch my dad’s beard and he threatened to call the cops.”

“Gas prices are lower than his pants.”

Places to go on a Valentine’s date

salty and it gets on shoes

Grammar Goofs

“Sometimes when I’m being tickled I get a British accent.”

Sophomore Kevin Shin

8. It’s too darn cold

2. It’s cold.

OVERHEARD IN THE HALLS

The Who’s Who

A night in Downtown Rochester

Dessert Oasis

Redford Theater Apocalypse Bunker

Walmart

“It’s always more fun when someone feels like vomiting.”

“This poptart is so JV.”

The hood Illuminati Headquarters

“Sometimes I pretend birds are cats.”

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Q A ANDREW IRONS &

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Over the course of a month junior Andrew Irons lost a battle against government corruption but gained a new sense of political efficacy.

Beginning on Sept. 23, Irons chose to add his own petition against gerrymandering, or the manipulation of voting districts for a politician’s benefit, to the list of many other petitions on whitehouse.gov. Irons started this in hopes of getting a head start in cleansing the political system of corruption.

According to Irons, after learning about the issue in his AP Government class he decided he would take a stand against gerrymandering rather than think hypothetically about the things he could do.

The document did not receive 100,000 signatures

by Oct. 23, therefore it wasn’t acted upon. Irons was still thankful, though, for how far he went with his idea.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t get all of the signatures I needed, but I did get around thirty signatures total.

I’m thankful for all of those who supported it by signing,” Irons said.

I was lucky enough to sit down with the young activist to discuss his recent political activity. Irons shared predictions on his future in politics and reflected on his political involvement this past fall.

Student activist fights for change Q: How did you get the idea to start the petition?

A: I had been on whitehouse.org before and checked out all of the other petitions people had started. Some were interesting; some were funny, and some were really good ones. After that I just thought, “hey, why not start my own?”

Q: Who or what helped you get signatures for your petition?

A: No one directly helped me, but I would say Mr. Glaser helped inform me of the issue in my AP Government class. His lecture inspired me to actually do something about the issue rather than just write about it in my notebook.

Q: Why did you choose to do the petition against gerrymandering specifically?

A: I hope to eventually get into politics in the future and stop all of the corruption that is going on. This petition was one step closer to reaching that goal.

Q: If you were to pursue a career in politics in the future, which position would you like to hold?

A: If I were to pursue a career in politics I would most likely want to be a member of congress. If I don’t end up being a politician I would like to be a lawyer.

Q: Who is your political hero or role model?

A: Probably Napoleon Bonaparte because he rose from being basically a peasant to the emperor of France. He significantly changed the history of the world.

Q: Have you always wanted to be a politician?

A: Not necessarily. I was always really interested in history and that kind of introduced me to politics.

Q: Have you signed or supported any other petitions on whitehouse.gov?

A: No, I haven’t. Some of the petitions are too extreme for minor topics.

Q: Do you plan on starting any other petitions in the future?

A: Maybe, it’s hard to tell. It depends how strongly i feel about an issue!

Q: Are there any other issues you would like to change in the future?

A: I’d like to help reduce the national debt to an adequate level someday, but right now there isn’t anything major I would try to change!

Interview by Jordan Sickon

Photo by Jordan Sickon

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sCHOOL

INVINCEBLE A

by Annie Knoblauch

Beloved teacher retires after 33 years

by Annie Knoblauch

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fter nearly 34 years teaching, science teacher Todd Vince still hasn’t decided what his favorite moments during class is. He laughs about the fact that there are so many, but what he finds funniest is what the students have given him.

“The funny thing is, I thought I would be teaching the students, but I ended up learning from them,”Vince said.

Vince graduated from Grand Valley with a major in physical education, a minor in psychology and a minor in science. After working out of state briefly and at Adams High School for 15 years, he came to Stoney at its opening.

Top: Todd Vince helps junior Shelby Olin and junior Lily Emerton while they dissect frogs.

Both students studied the specimens for their next test. Above: Todd Vince (photos by Annie Knoblauch)

School

“I came here because I was not going to be teaching life science, I was going to be stuck teaching physical science, and life science is my forte,” Vince said, “I had 21 years of experience when I came over here, so I felt like an experienced rookie teacher with a whole lot of excitement in a new building, new staff, and new kids.”

Vince teaches biology, Vertebrates, and Anatomy and Physiology. He actually wrote the Vertebrates class curriculum 18 years ago, and he coined the title Vertebrates.

Junior Katelyn Burcar is just one of several students that like Vince’s teaching style.

“I really like how he teaches because he’s so passionate about our dissections and he really helps us to understand how the animals work,” Burcar said.

Vince’s most cherished class is Anatomy and Physiology because the students are truly interested in the subject.

“I know that they’re going to touch the future in some kind of field of medicine, many of them,” Vince said, “and that intrigues me when you have kids that are influenced in their life by something that you provided for them and they don’t even really realize it until they get off to college.”

According to Vince, he hopes to pass his Anatomy class onto fellow science teacher Don Wilson, justifying one of the reasons for retiring in the middle of the year.

“I’m getting out for all the right reasons right now, and part of it is family, to take care of my in-laws because they’re in ill health right now,” Vince said, “but I also wanted to be able to hand off my Anatomy class to someone that was really passionate about it and then show them the kinds of things that I’ve done and built over the years.”

Vince has touched so many of his student’s lives. In all of his classes, he tries to connect with each and every student. Sometimes the connection isn’t there, but the lives Vince has touched will go forward with the things he has provided.

Junior Marina Visser has definitely seen how he connects with his students and what he provides.

“I’m really sad about Mr. Vince retiring because

he’s such a great teacher and I feel like he has connected with me and passed on knowledge about the sciences that I can take on throughout my career,” Visser said.

Just like the students, Vince’s colleagues are just as sad about his retirement, like art teacher Diane Heath, who has known Vince the longest in his teaching career.

Heath and Vince had a friendship even before working here and she recalls a memory about teaching a class with Vince.

“Way back in the 90s, he and I taught a class that was called Guided Group Interactions. I would work with the girls and he would work with the guys and sometimes we would bring them together,” Heath said, “and it was just a really unique, productive, successful class and I think that was my fondest memory about working with Mr. Vince.”

Heath knows that losing Vince will be a loss for her because now she doesn’t have that person to go to and get advice from, but she is definitely excited for him.

“It makes me very sad because he is really a master teacher and there aren’t many master teachers out there, and it will be a huge loss for our student body and a huge loss for me,” Heath said, “I’m happy for him but I’m sad for myself and our student body.”

Vince is known for his hilarious stories, his connection to students, and his overall positive influence. For junior Shelby Olin, Vince has influenced her life by simply being passionate about what he does.

“I think he makes things really easy to understand and he tries to get everybody interested in something, and he’s really passionate, especially about Vertebrates,” Olin said. “He just really likes the subject and he makes us like it too.”

Vince hopes that he has reached out to his students and has given them something they can give to someone else.

“One of my favorite things is hearing about the lives I’ve touched. If you’ve impacted someone’s life with what you’ve provided for them and they took it to the next level without you being there, you really are there,” Vince said.

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When the Motor Auto Show 2015 debuts muscle and style

by Dan D’Onofrio

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n the world of automotive design, competition is fierce. Few survive and even fewer thrive. The North American International Auto Show is the first battle each year.

The 2015 Auto Show took place from Jan. 12 through 25 at Cobo Center in Detroit.

If you were not one of the around 800,000 car fans to visit the show, you missed some revamped old favorites and new surprises.

Ford was one of the biggest players this year, unveiling three new performance vehicles to the public. One of their most anticipated items, the Mustang GT350R, flooded headlines.

Despite the familiar name, this sports car breaks free from its American heritage.

Under the hood is a high-revving engine similar to the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini.

The entire car has been stripped of weight and stiffened for the track. Also, Ford teased their wildest creation yet, the GT. Perhaps one of the most well-kept secrets in automotive history, there was almost no speculation of it prior to the unveiling at Cobo. The GT draws from Ford’s history of automotive racing with a super-lightweight design and an engine mounted behind the cabin. Within its carbon fiber chassis sits a twin-turbocharged V6 that claims to produce more than 600 horsepower. The estimated price tag sits just above $200,000.

If you prefer a more luxurious experience, Cadillac has a new beast in their lineup as well. Their latest-and-greatest CTS-V made its debut, with an all-new design and a massive engine that cranks out 640 raw horsepower. This allows the 4,000+ lb sedan to reach a top speed of over 200mph, all while comfortably seating a small family inside. The CTS’s younger cousin, the ATS, also gets an upgrade for Cobo. The Cadillac set to take on the legendary BMW M3 is equipped with an impressive 445 horsepower.

Combined with improved handling and an upgraded gearbox, the ATS-V will pack some serious heat against its German rivals.

Acura also made a big splash, announcing the long-awaited NSX. The Japanese icon had been out of production since 2005, with many failed promises to bring it back.

After such a long wait, Acura is posed to release its newest iteration by the end of the year. The NSX has perhaps the most radical design yet, sporting a hybrid powertrain typically found in Formula 1 cars and million-dollar hypercars like as the McLaren P1.

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1. The Mustang GT350R is powered by a flat plane V8. Ford has never produced such an engine in its 111-year history (photo by Bailey Compton) 2. Acura unveils its new NSX. The legendary sports car had been out of production for almost 10 years (photo by Maverick Guitar) 3. Cadillac showcases the newest edition of the CTS-V. The Detroit automaker had teased the car prior to the Auto Show (photo by Dan D’Onofrio)

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lifestyles

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4. Ford pays homage to its orignal GT350. The famous Mustang made headlines back in 1965

(photo by Bailey Compton) 5. The Porsche 918 Spyder produces close to 900 horsepow-

er thanks to a hybrid powertrain. The 918 was revealed at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show (photo by Bailey Compton) 6. Ford reveals their new GT supercar. The car came as a complete suprise, as no rumors had even acknowledged its existence (photo by Bailey Compton)

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Making Magic

Book’s proposal ‘perfect’ says Matthew

by Claire Mechler

S

o much for Disney World to be a place for kids to run around, play, laugh, and have fun. For Jessica Matthew and Steven Book it’s a place for love, romance, and a moment that could never be replaced.

Jessica Marie Matthew and Steven William Book got engaged on Oct 31 in Universal Studios.

Matthew, 27, who will take her soon to be husband’s name over the summer, is a biology and geometry teacher. She graduated from Michigan State University where she majored in biology, math, and chemistry. She is the JV girls’ soccer coach and is looked upon highly.

She is the daughter of Susan M. Matthew and Rich A. Matthew.

Book, 26, is a world history, world religions and economics teacher. He graduated from Michigan State University and got his comparative cultures and politics and secondary education degrees.

He is the son of Ann C. Book and Gregory W. Book.

The couple met through the school due to their mutual love for Michigan State. They started dating about two and a half years ago.

“It’s a pretty cool thing to have a romance built based on the jobs we found and the community this building promotes,” Book said.

Mutual teacher friend Cara Lougheed stepped up to move Matthew’s and Book’s relationship along.

“Mrs. Lougheed sent me a text and it said something like ‘I’m sick of you being so depressed, here’s Ms. Matthew’s number’.”

Their teaching in the school has brought the two to be well loved and respected by their students.

“They’re both great teachers and create a good environment

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Tying the knot - Book and Matthew are planning for their summer wedding. They were at Universal Studios when Book asked Matthew for her hand in marrage. (Photo used by permission of Steven Book).

in their classes. Mr. Book gets really involved and Ms. Matthews is very good at presenting the information,” sophomore Brendan Przywara said.

Before Book started to plan his proposal to Matthew he had to do the dreaded.

Ask Matthew’s father for his permission to take his daughter’s hand in marriage.

“No song, no movie, no TV show could ever prepare you for that moment. There is that song,

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“Rude” by Magic that you think, oh, that could never happen to me. But you still panic. I have a great relationship with Ms. Matthew’s father. They had already welcomed me into their family but I was super nervous,” Book said.

Book had been planning his proposal to Matthew over the summer. He wanted to include her three favorite things.

“Me, Harry Potter, and Michigan State,” Book said.

Book got the head videographer for Michigan State to put together clips from games that were important to Book and Matthew to make a State hype video. He also got the quarterback, Connor Cook, to talk directly to Matthew asking her if she was ready.

Book wanted to pop the question next to Gringotts Bank by the dragon who breathes real fire in the newer part of the Harry Potter Word. However, there were

a few problems.

“They had the biggest power outage they’ve ever had at any of the parks. I already had made plans with employees to take pictures and make sure everything ran smoothly in this spot,” Book said.

Book then had to think on his feet and come up with an alternative solution. He went to the older part of the park.

“It ended up being even better because it was a much more romantic spot on a bridge with the Hogwarts Castle in the background,” Book said.

After Book got down on one knee and asked Matthews to spend the rest of her life with him, she said yes between tears while she covered her face with her fingers.

With trembling hands from excitement and nerves Book had to hold Matthew and place the ring on her finger.

“I was really shaky and too excited to think. The whole experience was just perfect,” Matthew said.

The next school day, Matthew and Book told their classes about the exciting news.

“They seem happy together and we’re all really happy for them. We congratulated them and we all think they’re a great couple,” Przywara said.

“I’ve been told just to say yes to everything my bride wants, but that’s exactly the opposite of what we’re doing. We’re doing everything together. We found the venue together, we’re doing research together, the DJ and the flowers, and Mrs. Matthew already said yes to the dress,” Book said.

The couple is waiting with anticipation for the wedding day to come.

“I’m most excited for when the church doors open and I see her in her wedding dress. I know I’m going to lose it,” Book said.

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Shooters switch squads

by Matt Schmucker Sophomore John Carson decided that the chance of adding basketball to his varsity jacket could wait.

“Academy soccer takes a lot of time out of my schedule,” Carson said.

“And RARA is getting very competitive this year.”

Like Carson, many other athletes have opted away from school sports this season. While Carson may have gone to play soccer instead of school basketball, he also decided to make a different but similar switch. Carson and several other students have decided to play RARA basketball this year for a more laid back schedule. While RARA is growing this year, the school’s basketball program is certainly noticing the missing players.

“We’ve got some guys that’ll play AAU or RARA,” varsity basketball head coach Steve Norgrove said. “But we have to be realistic about it. I mean basketball is the longest season, and some guys just can’t make the time commitment.”

However, Coach Norgrove was realistic about his own personal opinion when athletes decide not to play for the school.

“I think it’s a disservice to the high school athletes,” Coach Norgrove said.

“There is nothing better in high school than to go out there and represent your school.”

Coach Norgrove added that unlike a lot of other sports where students can play for both the school team and an outside team, basketball is one sport where an athlete has to choose. Because of that, basketball is seeing students switch away from a school team.

While the varsity team was able to retain a majority of their seniors this year, future years might not look so bright on varsity for coach Norgrove with the sophomore and junior classes forming competitive RARA teams, filled with potential varsity prospects.

“The sophomore team and junior team [RARA] get competitive,” Carson said. “There’s a lot of trash talking and everything.”

However, while they have the chance, several athletes have gone out for the team when they may not have had the chance last year.

“Several starters even went to RARA this year,” sophomore Nick Duggan said. “I had never had the chance to play for Stoney before so I tried out.”

With this outlook looking grim for future years on varsity, the fans in the Core await to see if players return to the school next year.

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Coming up the court: Senior captain Maria Zandi approaches an Oxford guard before posting up for a shot. The Cougars defeated Oxford 27-25. (photo used by permission of Bob Talbot)

g n i t n i r p S

y l i d a e t S

Girls basketball bounces towards districts

by Alex Hadd

A 66-20 victory against Troy Athens on December 4 is what set the Girls Varsity Basketball team off for this season, as they hope to continue to dribble across gyms towards a third district championship in four years.

“Our big goal was to get out there and play thirty-two minutes of aggressive basketball,” head coach Brad Crighton said, “and I thought they did that very well.”

To succeed in league play, the team must utilize their strong work ethic.

“We don’t have the size that teams in our league have, so we have to out work them,” Crighton said. “We’ve always been strong defensively, so that will be important.”

Even in the Troy Athens blowout, the team’s lack of height was evident as they struggled to fetch rebounds effectively.

“Every day in practice we are working on our rebounding skills, because that’s something we’ll need to improve on if we’re going to be competitive later on,” senior captain Maria Zandi said.

The team’s attitude forces an optimistic outlook for the rest of the season.

“We’re playing really well as a team,” Zandi said. “Even off the court when we

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see each other in the hallways, that team bond is still there.”

This team dynamic is brought about by strong leadership, with multi-year letterwomen Maria Zandi and Courtney Solek binding the team together.

According to MLive, Zandi is one of the top five players in the OAA Red to watch this season, averaging around twenty points a game.

“I couldn’t ask anything more of them,” Crighton said. “They’re my hardest workers and the younger girls on the team really look up to them a lot.”

Younger players also believe in the strength of the team’s leaders.

“Getting pushed by the seniors and captains helps a lot, but getting to contribute to the team this year is an awesome experience,” sophomore Emily Solek said.

A 55-31 non-conference victory at Utica sent the team into the holiday break with a 4-1 record. League play in the future will present an even bigger challenge.

“We’re probably going to be the underdog in a lot of our league or conference games, so we’ll have to be prepared,” Crighton said.

On January 8, a 27-25 rematch

victory over Oxford showcased the defensive prowess of the girls squad.

According to MI Prep Zone, “The Stoney Creek defense did not allow Oxford to get up a game-winning or game-tying shot in the final minute of action.”

On Jan. 22, the team dropped a 5145 loss at Harrison High School. Below average scoring (the team typically buckets 49.9 points) made the game difficult to win.

The state tournament isn’t until March, but a number nine ranking in Oakland County and a 9-2 record keeps the team confident.

Upcoming Schedule The team will be playing the following games over the next few weeks. Their performance in these matchups will be critical as they prepare for a district championship run.

All games begin at 7 pm.

January 30 - Clarkston @ Home February 5 - @ Adams February 10 - @North Farmington February 13 - Harrison @ Home February 17 - Seaholm @ Home February 19 - @ Lathrup February 24 - @ Clarkston To get more details on the girls basketball season as a whole, including future game scores and updates, check out MIprepzone.com

SPORTS

Pro and Con

Nice Guys Finish Last?

Will you chase girls this Valentine’s Day, or make the ladies chase you?

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ccording to newsweek.com, a recent study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin confirmed that while men find nice ladies more attractive, women truly prefer “bad boys.” With Valentine’s day rapidly approaching, we, as ladies,

The Bad Boy

thought we’d help the fellas out with some advice on how to get the girl. Refer to this guide before your big date.

The Good Guy

Sunglasses: slick shades are a vital part of your bad guy image – especially when you’re hanging out in shady places. Showing off edgy sunglasses indoors shows the ladies you could be a rock star – if you feel like it. Until then, you will use the glasses to not-so-subtly ignore her.

Glasses: Glasses are hipster fashion, right? Wrong. Nothing says “nerd” like a pair of thick black frames with even thicker lenses. Toss your specs and opt for contacts. Sticking your finger in your eye for your dream girl? That, my friends, is love.

Frown: A sour frown is a perfect way to show the ladies how you really feel. Acting angry and distant will keep the ladies chasing you, not the other way around. There’ll be no need for any extravagant dates – a softly indifferent glance from you is reward enough for their efforts. That’s the dream, right?

Smile: You think flashing those pearly whites exudes your happy personality and excellent dental hygiene, but all girls see is ‘FRIENDZONE’. Wipe that smile off your face and replace it with a sly smirk or better yet a brooding scowl. Show off your dark side; chicks dig that.

Leather Jacket: No serious bad guy would ever leave home without their leather jacket. Wearing this bold statement piece shows all the ladies how rebellious and confident you are. Paired with a narcissistic attitude, it sends the ideal message to all of your girlfriends.

Letterman Jacket: Football, basketball and baseball: to you guys, a full varsity jacket is representation of your dedication. To the ladies, it represents your lack of free time to spend with them. Yes, you handle the ball pretty well in the game, but can you juggle a real relationship?

Tattoo: A tasteless and badly placed tattoo is another ideal way to show your reckless individuality. It’s an original and creative way to commemorate the best things in your life, like your favorite obscure metal band, and show your unparalleled masculinity with skulls and snakes. Who knows, you could even use your rad ink to attract the librarian type.

Watch: Don’t be fooled guys, that giant watch on your wrist is not only water-proof and pressure-proof— it’s lady-proof. Your chunky high-tech timepiece tells girls that not only will you be on time, but you will always be early to pick her up. This leaves the awkward time while you’re waiting with her parents in the family room--and nobody wants that.

Converse: Hi-tops are a way you can pay homage to your dark past--the pop punk phase you went through in freshman year. Obviously, they have to be black to match your slick jacket and shades. Hot tip: if your shoes are distressed, that starving artist look will attract all the ladies.

Sneakers: Girls can barely stand the smell of their own locker room, let alone the feared boys’ locker room. But those fresh locker room fumes linger when you sport your Nikes on a date.

Leave ‘em in your gym locker. ‘Nuff said.

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(compiled by Julia Clay and Katie Fleming)

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STAFF EDITORIAL

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Starting the year off right

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First place awards and local successes promise a strong 2015 It’s only been a month since 2015 began and it’s already a groundbreaking year for Stoney and the metro Detroit area.

Our Business Professionals of America team already won the most 1st place awards in the region. The highest Scholastics art award went to a Stoney senior. The Varsity cheer team is ranked first in the state of Michigan.

With all these awards and all this pride in the air, 2015 is definitely a fine time to be a cougar.

Stoney Wins Big Business Professionals of America (BPA) attended Regional Leadership Conference at Baker College on Jan. 9 and came back with more first place awards than ever before. Individual first place winners include senior Dhruv Sachdeva, junior Emily Mao, and senior Kayla Bates.

On the weekend of Jan.10, right after the BPA Regionals, the dance team was named the 2015 division winners of the Chicagoland Dance Championships. The girls took home a first place award all the way from Chicago where they competed against teams from all over the division.

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A week later, on Jan. 19, the Varsity cheer team was ranked number one in the entire state. The Cougar Invitational Competition was held at Stoney Creek and many state rival schools participated. The girls beat one of their biggest rivals, and last year’s champion, Grandville High School.

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards were released recently with amazing results for Stoney competitors. Senior Kyle Hardy earned the Best of Show title, the highest award in the Southeastern Michigan Region, for his piece “Wintertide” in this years competition. Second place was taken home by a freshman, Alissa Hatlas-Lehto. Stoney students received dozens of other awards, which will be honored in a new special event for fine arts, performing arts, and writing that is being planned for the Spring.

Rochester Celebrates Closer to home, on the weekend of Jan. 23, Downtown Rochester hosted it’s Eighth Annual Fire and Ice festival.

Families enjoyed activities such as a tubing hill, dog sledding, and an ice skating rink.

Because of the large amount of attendees, shuttle busses were provided to ensure that

everyone, including people who visited the city just for the event, could experience the outdoor fun.

Motor City Roars On Jan 12., the North American International Auto Show opened at Cobo Center in Detroit, putting the newly out of bankruptcy city on the world stage. This year, the show was housed in a renovated Cobo Center and it paid off. Opening day was the strongest it’s been since six years ago, with a total of 110,509 attendees, and an overall attendance of 215,836. There were about 4,000 more guests than the opening weekend of 2014. The show exhibited 750 new cars. Our Motor City’s accomplishment made national news and brought local praise to not only Stoney but people all over Michigan.

More to Come With Stoney’s awards in and with these local successes, there is a lot to celebrate. We look forward to seeing what our school, local community, and state will accomplish in the next 11 months of the year.

“The Auto Show was really innovative-- every single car. Especially the Ford technology.”

Sophomore: Stephanie Platz

“The dance team hasn’t gotten first place in a couple of years so it was an honor to win first and to be in Chicago.”

PRRR Oscars: The annual Sunday night event on February 22, will be of interest to any hardcore theater buff.

New semester, new grades: No more crying on myRCS. No grades mean easy A’s for the first week of school with that syllabus or 5 point assignment.

BY THE NUMB3RS

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Years Mr. Vince has been teaching at Stoney

New cars featured at the Auto Show

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How do you feel about the recent successes?

Freshman: Corban Sacdalan

No more holiday music: The holidays are over, meaning no more of that fun holiday music. Grrr for some, prrrr for others.

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Agree: 100%

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST, FOLKS!

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Downtown trafftic: Pretty lights attract people from outside of town to shoot instagrams, stare at lights, and clog up the lanes.

Senior: Julia Veeser

“[We felt] a sense of accomplishment because we’ve been working to win for months now.”

Years ago Mr. Book and Ms. Matthew started dating

Rank of the Lady Cougars basketball team in Oakland County

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Photos by Megan Sennett

Opinion

January 30 , 2015

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