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A night that you'll never forget:
Your guide to a stress free Prom
With Prom around the corner, you may get stressed out when picking the perfect dress, the right restaurant to eat at, or more importantly finding a date. The last thing a St. Agnes Academy woman needs is more stress added on to her chaotic schedule. The Columns put together a quick guide to ease any worries one may have about the big night. Make sure to keep in mind that prom is meant to be an enjoyable night spent with friends. Have fun!
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The date A Tribute To Country Cute ways to ask: Write on his car with window markers Music Find out fun facts about some of the greatest country singers of all time and test your knowledge of country music. See pages 6 and 7.
Senior vs. Junior Showdown
See how the juniors and seniors are preparing for the upcoming Powderpuff game. See page 8.
Spell out “Prom?” on his wall in sticky notes Put a message in a fortune cookie or on personalized M&M’s Make a CD full of his favorite songs and on the last track ask him to prom Set out a bunch of candles that light up his driveway and spell out “Prom?” Spell out “Prom?” on his favorite dessert
2.The dress
Finding the perfect prom dress is a major part of preparing for the perfect prom night. As exciting as it is to get a new dress, the process of finding one can be overwhelming with the wide range of dress styles, shapes, and colors. In addition, every girl is shaped differently so it can become frustrating when a dress doesn’t fit the way you had envisioned. To remove some of the stress and anxiety involved in dress shopping, here is a guide on how to find a dress that best suits your body type.
Ask Arnold! Pear shaped: Your prom questions answered by boys! See page 12.
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Characteristics- smaller chest area and wider hips
Balance your overall shape by bringing more emphasis to the top portion of your torso and shoulders. A-line dresses or empire waists can disguise heavy hips and show off the waist. Aim for a V-neck or a fit top in order to create the illusion of a bigger chest.
Hourglass:
Characteristics- small waists and equally-proportioned hips and chest Always choose styles that give proportion to the top and bottom of your body. With an hourglass shape, you have the most flexibility with dress styles. In order to enhance your waist, form fitting dresses are a great choice.
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Characteristics- narrow shoulders, small bust and hips, and tiny waists
Look for prom dress styles that accentuate and add emphasis to your curves by wearing gowns with layers and a lot of detail. A bold print or an empire-waist is preferable to draw attention to your bust line or waist line.
Apple shaped:
Characteristics- wider chest and stomach area and slim legs
Create a more balanced illusion by emphasizing the slimmer parts of your body. Try sleeveless tops that show off your arms and empire waist dresses that begin under the bust to minimize your stomach.
3. dinner
Make reservations weeks in advance because popular restaurants may not be able to seat a large group with short notice on a Friday night. Ask the restaurant if your group can create a pre-planned menu in order to limit meal choices and have more control over the price range to avoid an expensive dinner. To ensure a short wait time for dinner, have the group pre-order their meal choices so that the restaurant can begin preparing the meals before arrival. Stay away from foods with dark, heavy sauces to avoid accidentally staining your dress. Make sure that the restaurant is close to the location of the dance. Leave plenty of time for dinner in case it runs late so that you can make it to the dance on time.
4.The dance
Although the music at high school dances may not always suit your taste, that should not be an excuse for sitting down at a table with your date the entire night. Remember that prom is a night to make memories with your friends that will last forever so enjoy the moment and have fun! If dancing is not your forte then hit the photobooth with your date or friends to take pictures that serve as everlasting mementos of the night. Most importantly, enjoy the night and have tons of fun!
Editorial
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The Columns ST. AGNES ACADEMY 9000 Bellaire Boulevard Houston, Texas 77036 713.219.5400
Advisor.........................................................................................Ms. Felicia Miller Editor-in-Chief......................................................................................Kate Meyer Editor-in-Chief.............................................................................Bailie Moorhead Center Spread Editor.....................................................................Courtney Adair Features Editor...................................................................................Kelsey Siegler On Campus Editor............................................................................Christy Luspo Opinions Editor....................................................................................Kathy Lester News Editor..................................................................................Alexis Winborne Tiger Tail Editor....................................................................................Ellen Neiers Media Manager..................................................................................Rachel Yeung Media Manager.......................................................................................Kathi Bach Public Relations Manager.........................................................Amber Ainsworth Creative Fiction Columnist................................................................Isabel Sutter Entertainment Columnist..........................................................Anastasia Zuniga Food and Dining Columnist.....................................................Micaela Williams Sports Columnist...................................................................................Angela Ott
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The struggle is real Bailie Moorhead Editor-in-Chief
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am currently writing this article four days late and
I just bombed an English test that I probably should’ve studied for. Last night I just couldn’t convince to myself to leave the comfort of my couch and muster up the energy to walk ALL THE WAY out to my car to get my backpack. I attempted to make a mental pros and cons list of the ways I could possibly benefit from John Donne’s metaphysical poetry, however, watching Duck Dynasty was the more appealing choice. When you have less than
SFEXEXAMINER.COM Enjoying your last few moments: Stay focused and enjoy the time you have left in high school. Remember, if you fail all of your classes, you will not graduate.
60 days until graduation and even less until your last day of high school EVER, there is literally no motivation to do anything. For the last month my backpack has remained in my car from when I put it in after school until I take it out
ADVERTISING POLICY The Columns accepts advertising that does not promote illegal services or immoral products to its readers. The moderator reserves the right to accept or deny advertising with her discretion. Contact Amber Ainsworth at Amber.Ainsworth@st-agnes.org for advertising rates and information. Upon approval of the advertisement, The Columns promises to follow through on all contracts. If advertisements are not approved, The Columns promises to refund the fee in full. St. Agnes Academy Mission Statement Rooted in the Dominican tradition, St. Agnes Academy provides a Catholic college preparatory education that encourages young women to develop intellectual curiosity, to work for social justice and to act with integrity and compassion.
Last day of school for... SENIORS: MAY 13
ROTTENTOMATOES.COM Senior year: Rather than focusing on leaving, enjoy the little time you have left.
the next morning. My mentality is why even try when I’ll be starting my first day of college in less than five months? My once diligent and organized study habits have diminished among the midst of prom, sorority recruitment, graduation, and housing for next year. Basically, what I’m trying to say is please please please never ever follow in my footsteps. Although making plans for your future is exciting, your present activities and commitments are not miniscule and should not be unattended. As a second semester senior with college right around the corner, it’s easy for your mind to be encompassed with preparing for your new life. However, do not abandon what is happening now and enjoy the time left you have at St. Agnes.
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our new Editors-in-Chief of The Columns for the 2013-2014 school year!
EVERYONE ELSE: MAY 23 Kathy Lester
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Public Relations Officer
uring the first week of April, the National Catholic Education Association will be in Houston! The NCEA Convention & Expo is the leading private-education association meeting in the nation and is being held in partnership with the Archdiocese of Galveston in Houston at the George R. Brown center April 2-4. Many people at St. Agnes Academy just think of this week as more days off of school, but it is so much
NCEA comes Pope Francis to Houston begins papacy
greater than that. The convention really captures the essence of St. Agnes and what it means to be Catholic. Everyone involved represents all the parts of Catholic and faith-based education. The Convention is a time to celebrate, to obtain new information, and to rejuvenate your spirit, and Houston is a great pace for this to happen! The Convocation of the National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors and the annual gathering of the Catholic Library Association will meet concurrently with NCEA. People will be able to enjoy over three hundred professional development sessions, departmental meetings, amazing worship NCEA.ORG services, and NCEA comes to Houston: Enjoy a week of no classes thanks to the distinct the NCEA Convention.
Rachel Yeung Media Manager
events held by the host diocese. It will be a truly captivating and special experience for all of its attendees. Everyone attending will gain access to the latest professional development in Catholic education and also also get access to the Catholic Library Association annual meeting and National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors Convocation. The Catholic Library Association coordinates the collaboration of thoughts, gives a source of inspirational support and leadership in ethical issues related to librarianship, and offers fellowship. The NCEA has so much to offer and will be a phenomenal experience for everyone who attends, whether they are Catholic or not. The NCEA has so much to offer for everyone.
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uring this spring break on March 13, 2013, current Pope Francis I, previously known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was elected. This was a historic moment in history because he became the first to not have come from Europe, to use the name Francis, as well as the first Jesuit to serve as pope. Pope Francis was born December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Regina and Mario Bergoglio. He was one of five children. Though he was born in Argentina, he has Italian roots. He was ordained a priest in 1969, served as head of the Society of Jesus in Argentina for six years, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, and in 2001, became a cardinal. Besides being the first for many things, so far, he comes across as a very humble man. After he first stepped out onto the balcony when he was announced as the new pope, he asked for everyone to pray for him and bowed. There was absolute silence throughout St. Peter’s square. At this moment, he broke tradition and asked the crowd to pray for him before he blessed them. Another thing he did was presented himself in plain papal robes, wore his iron cross and silver ring instead of gold when he stepped out onto the balcony. In addition, he stopped by the hotel he stayed before the conclave to pay the bill during his first day as pope. Pope Fran-
cis chose his name in honor of St. Francis whose ministry revolved around humility and service to others. Just as St. Francis of Assisi, who gave up his family riches to live a simple life, Pope Francis chose to emphasize the use of the religious symbols instead of what they were made of and chose to serve a life of service. Despite being a very humble man, his past was in no way simple. When he was an Archbishop, he campaigned against the bill that the Argentine government created to allow gay marriage in 2010. Though the bill eventually became law, he held onto his belief steadfast. This made the Argentine government at odds with the church. Pope Francis is known for living simply. He did not believe in living luxuriously or indulging in special privileges. He wanted to live out as any regular person. The public could clearly see his humble way of living through the media’s coverage of how he chooses public transportation over limos, pays his own bills, and avoids fancy meals. In a matter of days, the whole world was able to see that he would be a down to earth spiritual leader. As of now, Pope Francis has made a huge impression on Catholics all around the world. Hopefully, as he is the first to choose the name Francis, he will make new changes to the Church which is now troubled by corruption and sexual abuse.
VANITYFAIR.COM A new pope: Pope Francis waves to the cheering crowd in St. Peter’s square below.
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Features
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Gossip Girl
Digging through Houston Anastasia Zuniga Entertainment Columnist
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ey everyone, it is me, your favorite columnist. While brainstorming topics for my April column, I realized that literally nothing exciting happens in April except for prom and Coachella (a huge music festival in California). I could easily write about how to find the perfect prom dress, what workout plan you should do in order to look like Kendall Jenner in a prom dress, and what prom dresses are in season, but I feel like prom dresses are not something you Freshman and Sophomore chickitas are interested in right now. Did I mention prom dresses? Anyways, I could also talk about the AMAZING bands that will be playing at Coachella with a follow up of bands that are playing at Free Press Summer Fest, but I cannot go to either so I refuse. I am making you suffer for my misfortunes. So, instead of talking about normal stuff, I decided I would talk about the extremely random subject of Discovery Green Park. Honestly, the idea came into my head while we were staying at the Hilton hotel place for Style Show since it was in my view, so it’s not completely random. Anyway, there is actually so many different ways to be entertained at this park. From Bum-ba toning and Zumba to Blues and Burger nights, there is an event for everyone. Granted, the Bum-ba toning and Zumba are on weekday mornings, but still. You can grab a group of friends and go kayaking on the weekends, watch Chipotle Green Film Series: Grow on Friday (a show about the aspiring young farmers), or go to the flea market on April 20. I know some people probably have a lot of better alternatives, but I know some of you might be ready for a change or desperate to be at least a little social, so go check it out. Enjoy! You know you love me,
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Spring Break 2014 Cancelled
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reaking news from the St. Agnes Academy administration: Spring Break for the year 2014 has been cancelled due to the student body’s many infractions. According to the administration, the faculty has been appalled by the outrageous number of be-
havior issues. They are so distraught that they have decided to cancel next year’s Spring Break. Instead, each student will report to school for a weeklong boot camp. Get ready girls! Each grade will report to a different station every day of the week. The freshmen will report
to the library the first day for a course about how to properly annotate and analyze literature; the English department will be assisting with this station. During the duration of this station, the girls will read a yet to be determined novel for the first part of the day and will learn how to annotate and dissect the literature the second part. The sophomores will report to the choir room for a session on how to write research papers. This station will consist of each student writing a short research paper and then editing their peers’ papers as well, and this station will be led by the history teachers. The junior class will report outside for an entire day of boot camp exercises. The coaches will be in charge of this station. This station will consist of different types of exercises such as a 5 mile run and body toning exercises. Hey, at least you’ll get a tan! Finally, the seniors will initially report to the gym and then be sent out to clean up the school. Their duties will include scraping gum off desks, cleaning the bathrooms,
and gardening. Every grade level will report to a different station each day and if everyone cooperates, we will get Friday off! There are several reasons why Spring Break 2014 will be canceled. Primarily, the administration is appalled at the lack of tidiness in regards to the uniform. Their complaints were that the “skirts are too short”, “shirts are always untucked”, and that our footwear choices are “inappropriate for school.” Besides dress code violations, they have also complained that students leave trash in the courtyard at lunch time and they are sick of picking it all up. Some teachers have complained that we use our phones too much during class. The number of lunch and Saturday detentions has risen tremendously this year and the only way they know to get a handle on all these problems is to cancel our Spring Break. So ladies, make no plans for next year’s Spring Break and start looking forward to our week of “boot camp.” Just kidding, this article is a joke. Happy April Fools Day!!!!!!!
Spring Game Kelsey Siegler Features Editor
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Greatest April Fools’ Pranks of All Time Angela Ott Sports Columnist
Sports Illustrated (1985)
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n 1985, this sports magazine published an article called “The Curious Case of Sid Finch” in which it described a rookie pitcher (he had actually never played baseball in his life) who had mastered the art of pitching at a speed of 168 mph (65 mph over the record at that time) by training at a Tibetan monastery and was due to be the lead pitcher for the Mets. Gullible fans flooded the Sports Illustrated mail box through multiple requests for more information about this incredible imaginary player; however the author, George Plimpton, left a clue for the more observant readers that read “He’s a pitcher, part yogi and part recluse. Impressively liberated from our opulent life-style, Sidd’s deciding about yoga —and his future in baseball” which cleverly spelled “H-A-P-P-Y A-P-R-I-L F-O-O-L-S D-A-Y
A-H-F-I-B.”
Taco Bell (1996)
In 1996, this Latin food chain posted a full page advertisement in 7 major newspapers claiming that the company had bought the Liberty Bell “to reduce the country’s debt” and had renamed it “the Taco Liberty Bell,” but would keep it public for viewing as usual. The prank fooled many US citizens as outrage swept the nation over this national “crisis,” and the hoax was revealed to be false around noon on April 1st.
although many people had requested the burger. Apparently, many people do not understand the even dimensions of a circle.
The Swiss Spaghetti Harvest (1957) Even the “olden days” had their fun. In 1957, the highly popular and trusted BBC show Panorama issued a report that because of the eradication of the spaghetti weevil, Swiss farmers had a sudden boost in
production of their “spaghetti crop.” Though it seemed outlandish to grow spaghetti off of a tree, many people took the bait and called up BBC to ask “how to grow a spaghetti tree.” Always in good humor, the representatives at BBC replied “place a sprig of spaghetti in a tin of tomato sauce and hope for the best.” This early April Fools’ Prank earned Panorama the title of first broadcast April Fools’ Day Prank.
Burger King (1998)
In 1998, this major fast food chain released a major add in USA Today that stated they created a new form of the whopper specifically for left-handed people: The LeftHanded Whopper. This special burger supposedly had all the condiments rotated 180 degrees in order to better suit the left-handed person. The next day, Burger King released a statement that said the lefthanded burger was a prank,
Trouble with the curve: Sports Illustrated stunned readers with its incredibly elaborate story.
The Great Gatsby comes back to the big screen Kate Meyer Editor-in-Chief
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ne of the most anticipated movies this year is the remake of The Great Gatsby. The original film was made almost forty years ago in 1974. After seeing the trailer for the new movie, fans are anxious to see if it does the book justice. America is both excited and nervous for the film to premiere on May 10th, 2013. Often times, books made into movies do not receive good reviews from fans or critics. Typically, after reading a book, people have their own ideas of how the films should be made. Scenery, characters, and key plot points are different in everyone’s mind. Books definitely leave more room for imagination. Directors often struggle to make these kind of films so that everyone will enjoy them. It is very important to keep an open mind
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when seeing a book on screen. Fortunately the 2013 version of The Great Gatsby has some big-name stars like Leonardo DiCaprio. Many fans of the earlier film are curious to see if he will meet the standards of Jay Gatsby created by Robert Redford. DiCaprio has a lot of acting experience and a history of staring in hit movies like The Titanic and Inception. America can expect that he will exceed expectations with his leading role of Gatsby. According to the trailer, it seems as though this rendition of the movie may be more action-packed than the previous. Probably not a bad idea on the director’s part as Americans seem to love action movies. One wonders what other aspects of the film the director may have changed and will fans like the changes? Creating a movie for an older book is difficult because the older generations typically want the movie to stay closer to the book, while younger people may be expecting
something more exciting. Whether the film is a success, or not, is a mystery. One will
have to go see the film when it premieres and ultimately form his/her own opinion.
The suspense continues: Anxious fans are ready to see the remake of the The Great Gatsby.
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Creative Corner
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Isabel Sutter Creative Fiction
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ack in the present, sitting on the small green stool, I confided in the two people in front of me. “When I was little, after that I didn’t like to leave school. I wished I could stay there all night.” Mrs. Sabransky smiled up at me. Her withered lips opened slowly, like a dying flower’s last blossom. “I know.” “I didn’t say thank you when I was hungry and you gave me your sandwiches that year, but I was grateful.” I added, looking into her glowing green eyes. “I know.” She answered. Her lips formed words so carefully that I knew each syllable was a struggle. “Do you remember that you told me to come back, if I ever needed anything? That you would be happy to see me?” “I remember.” “See, I don’t think anyone had ever been happy to see me before.” I murmured quietly. Then I added, even softer, “At least, not since that year had begun.” At this comment, of which I was ashamed, she reached out her hand, so slowly. Her hand cupped my chin and her thumb stroked my cheek ever so slowly. She said, “You never came back for—” then she stopped abruptly. I could tell from her face that she was frustrated, that these were words she knew but just could not remember how to speak. She began counting, each word fast in her desire to get to the right one in the only way she could. “One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve—twelve, twelve years!” My heart hurt at her great effort and my throat ached with guilt. “I always wanted… to know…what happened to…little Greta.”
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Tim mcgraw As country's third best-selling artist, McGraw has 21 number one singles, 3 Grammy's, 14 ACM awards, 11 CMA awards, 10 AMA awards, and 3 People's Choice Awards. He learned how to play the guitar in college and following the death of his idol, Keith Whitley, McGraw dropped out of college to pursue a musical career in Nashville.
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Also known as the "King of Country" and considered to be a living legend, Strait has changed the face of country music forever. Strait holds the world record for most number one hit singles, at a total of 59, than any other artist.
As one of the most successful women country singers of all time, Parton has composed over 3,000 songs and has an estimted $100 million in record sales. Parton even has a familyfriendly theme park, Dollywood, located in Tennessee.
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“One of Those Nights” - Tim McGraw “Merry Go ‘Round” Kacey Musgraves
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“(Kissed You) Goodnight” - Gloriana
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“Hard to Love” Lee Brice
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“Cruise” - Florida Georgia Line
“Beer Money” Kip Moore
“Springsteen” - Eric Church
“Angel Eyes” Love & Theft
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This country singer wrote the song "I Will Always Love You", made famous by Whitney Houston.
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A new young singer of Cajun ancestry whose career took off with the release of his number one single, "Wanted".
Sometimes referred to as the "Celine Dion of Country Music" due to her large vocal range, McBride was first signed to RCA Records in 1991. Since then she has released 11 studio albums, won CMA's "Female Vocalist of the Year" 4 times and ACM's "Top Female Vocalist" 3 times.
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“Country music is the people’s music. It just spe aks about real life and abo ut truth and it tells things how they really are.” - Faith Hill
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Born in Vero Beach, Florida, this country singer has a fraternal twin brother named Jarrod.
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This country singer started off playing in bars and clubs before releasing his first album, "I'll Stay Me", in 2007.
This country singer is originally from Canada and has won 5 Grammy's and 27 BMI Songwriter awards.
This talented lady made it big after winning season 4 of FOX's hit show "American Idol".
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Originally born in New Zealand, this Aussie raised country singer has had 14 number one hits.
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This singer has had 12 number one singles and is married to fellow country singer, Miranda Lambert.
jake owen
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hunter hayes
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shania twain
1. Dolly Parton 2. Hunter Hayes 3. Jake Owen 4. Luke Bryan 5. Shania Twain 6. Carrie Underwood 7. Keith Urban 8. Blake Shelton
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an and Blake ry B ke Lu h, 6t l ri p A on , T his month demy of Counca A th 48 e th g in st ho e Shelton ar Nevada. T he , as eg V s La in ds ar w A try Music ces by Luke an rm fo er p es ur at fe ow award sh ber t, George m La da an ir M , on lt he S ke Bryan, Bla hers. In honor ot y an m d an , es ay H r te Strait, Hun , here is a look ow sh d ar aw ic us m y tr un of the co is time. th of s er ng si y tr un co t at some of the bes Born and raised in Georgia, Bryan began playing guitar at the age of 14, after his dad bought him one. He began his career by writing songs for other big name country singers before he was eventually signed to Capitol Records in 2007.
Tim mcgraw As country's third best-selling artist, McGraw has 21 number one singles, 3 Grammy's, 14 ACM awards, 11 CMA awards, 10 AMA awards, and 3 People's Choice Awards. He learned how to play the guitar in college and following the death of his idol, Keith Whitley, McGraw dropped out of college to pursue a musical career in Nashville.
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Also known as the "King of Country" and considered to be a living legend, Strait has changed the face of country music forever. Strait holds the world record for most number one hit singles, at a total of 59, than any other artist.
As one of the most successful women country singers of all time, Parton has composed over 3,000 songs and has an estimted $100 million in record sales. Parton even has a familyfriendly theme park, Dollywood, located in Tennessee.
Martina mcbrid
2 1 0 2 of s g on s y r t n u top co “Drunk on You” Luke Bryan
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“One of Those Nights” - Tim McGraw “Merry Go ‘Round” Kacey Musgraves
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“Wanted” Hunter Hayes
“(Kissed You) Goodnight” - Gloriana
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“Hard to Love” Lee Brice
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“Cruise” - Florida Georgia Line
“Beer Money” Kip Moore
“Springsteen” - Eric Church
“Angel Eyes” Love & Theft
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This country singer wrote the song "I Will Always Love You", made famous by Whitney Houston.
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A new young singer of Cajun ancestry whose career took off with the release of his number one single, "Wanted".
Sometimes referred to as the "Celine Dion of Country Music" due to her large vocal range, McBride was first signed to RCA Records in 1991. Since then she has released 11 studio albums, won CMA's "Female Vocalist of the Year" 4 times and ACM's "Top Female Vocalist" 3 times.
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“Country music is the people’s music. It just spe aks about real life and abo ut truth and it tells things how they really are.” - Faith Hill
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Born in Vero Beach, Florida, this country singer has a fraternal twin brother named Jarrod.
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This country singer started off playing in bars and clubs before releasing his first album, "I'll Stay Me", in 2007.
This country singer is originally from Canada and has won 5 Grammy's and 27 BMI Songwriter awards.
This talented lady made it big after winning season 4 of FOX's hit show "American Idol".
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Originally born in New Zealand, this Aussie raised country singer has had 14 number one hits.
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This singer has had 12 number one singles and is married to fellow country singer, Miranda Lambert.
jake owen
keith urban
dolly parton
carrie underwood
luke bryan
hunter hayes
blake shelton
shania twain
1. Dolly Parton 2. Hunter Hayes 3. Jake Owen 4. Luke Bryan 5. Shania Twain 6. Carrie Underwood 7. Keith Urban 8. Blake Shelton
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George Strait Takes Houston Kate Meyer Editor-In-Chief
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Micaela Williams Food and Dining Columnist
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he taste of Texas has become too familiar for me. I have grown too used to barbeques, pulled pork, baked potatoes. Are baked potatoes considered Texan? I guess so. My reasoning is that they are quite large in comparison to most other potatoes and Texans pride themselves on stuff like that. Girls don’t say that about pimples, Texas has to reassess a few things. Anyway, our “native” food no longer satisfies my food-related desires. That is why I have decided to participate in a food challenge. For the entire month of April, I am inviting you on this same journey. Cut out the food that you are used to. Wait, not the important stuff, I’m not saying you should completely mess up your diet. I have to issue this warning almost every time, because some girl is going to run home and tell her parents about this and I will get sued. Maybe just St. Agnes, but that would make me feel terrible. But just try branching out a bit more. Consider it a way of touring around the entire world without leaving your city. It’s like reading a really great adventurous novel, but with food. Heck, do both at the same time. Come up with a game plan. For example, I plan on visiting 5 different European restaurants for the first week. Then I’ll combine African and Asian ones. I’m bringing it back to the states in the third week, where I’ll dine on the finer cuisine of Utah. I’m taking suggestions for the remaining days, so long as they are not Texan. This is not an April Fool’s joke, this is a refined cultural immersion project. Food is the only stable in my life right now, and I feel as though appreciating it is my way of showing gratitude. When everything else is falling apart, it has always just been there for me.
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f the name “George Strait” does not ring a bell, then you have probably been living under a rock. Strait has had 59 number-one hits— more than any singer in any genre. There is no question as to why America calls him the “King of Country.” George Strait has been to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo many times over his 30 year career, and this year, he decided to give Houston one last concert. Strait is on what he calls his “final tour”, “The Cowboy Rides Away” with the Randy Rogers Band and Martina McBride. I was fortunate enough to attend the packed concert and it was one of the most amazing experiences. I’ve never seen so many people in Reliant Stadium. This concert set a new record for Reliant: 80,000 devoted fans! My friend and I spent probably 45 minutes waiting in line outside the stadium because there were so many people trying to get in. We ultimately missed the Randy Rogers Band perform
sic. Everyone got to hear their favorite songs since the concert was much longer than a typical Rodeo concert. After singing 27 beloved songs, the singer said goodbye to Houston and left the arena. Refusing to leave, much of the stadium cheered for George Strait to come back out. After a couple BLOG.CHRON.COM minutes, he once again emerged Bringing back good memories: George Strait gave Houston a great concert. from the entrance but fortunately, we saw Mar- Strait was one of them. High with a big smile on tina McBride. Although ev- pitched screams and cheers his face. Once he got back to the eryone was there solely for filled the stadium as no one stage, he looked around at his George Strait, McBride had could believe they were see- Houston fans and said “Why the stadium in the palm of her ing the man who helped trans- yes, Houston, we WILL sing a hand. She came out with such form country music. Fans had little bit for more for you!” It a positive attitude and so much high expectations, but Strait was a very exciting moment for energy. By the end of her per- exceeded them. He often told those dedicated enough to stay. formance, she had everyone them how happy he was to And of course the “The singing. It was extremely cool. be there, causing even bigger King’s” final concert in HousAfter McBride left, the whole screams from the audience. ton was amazing…he loves his stadium anxiously waited for His concert consisted of fans too much to disappoint the King to come out. A group music from each stage of his them. I have a theory that he of people eventually emerged career. He started in the 70s will be back in the next five from the entrance and George and went to his present mu- years. He can’t retire just yet!
Have You Heard the Buzz? Ellen Neiers
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uzzfest is a music festival held at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion twice a year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Since 1995, 94.5 The Buzz has been hosting the festival which is loaded which music, food, and a whole lot of fun. This year Buzzfest XXX will be held Saturday April 20 and the line-up is better than ever. Not only are there several wellknown bands but also quite a few bands making their debut at Buzzfest. Those making a first appearance include: The Virgin Marys, A Silent Film, IAMDYNAMITE, Beware of Darkness, and Youngblood Hawks. Two of my favorites from the newcomers are A Silent Film and Youngblood Hawks. A Silent Film is a U.K. band that is slowly gaining fame in America just out with their new album Sand & Snow. One of my favorite songs by
them is “Harbour Lights”. They will really bring a fresh and different sound to Buzzfest. In fact, they are opening up for Buzzfest on the main stage, which is a huge honor for a first time band. Coming from the U.S., on the other PAPA-ROACH.COM hand, is the Rocking out: Papa Roach performs for the audience during a previous Buzzfest appearance. band Youngblood Hawks lywood Undead will be show- and I am excited that they will who originated in Los Ange- ing for their second and third be in town. Their new album, les, California. One of their year, and Papa Roach will be Amaryllis, just came out last newest hit songs, also a favor- playing for their seventh year. year and really shows off their ite of mine, is “We Come Run- These bands have had some sound, which is out of this ning.” They bring with them great performances year after world. Of course, these are not a great vibe and will be really year and the same should be all the bands, but you will just entertaining to see. With all expected this year. Shinedown, have to go and hear for yourself these fresh new faces it would a fourth year veteran, will be how amazing it really is. There be a shame to miss. However, headlining the entire show for have been twenty-nine great the music does not stop there; the first time, which means years at Buzzfest and the milalso making appearances are you will not be disappointed. lions of music fans out there the Buzzfest veterans. Great Shinedown has been one of my can expect at least one more. bands like P.O.D. and The Hol- top bands for several years now
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April 2013
Immigration Issues Hit Home on Mission Trip Isabel Sutter
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t was March 13th, the fourth day of St. Agnes Academy and Strake Jesuit’s Eagle Pass, Texas mission trip. Since we had some free time, Sr. Mary Brenda had taken a few girls including me down to the Texas-Mexico border. We piled out of the mini-bus and started running across the soccer field, snapping pictures and laughing. We waved at the Mexicans just feet away from us, but nobody waved back. A dark river stretched before us, speckled with lazy ducks and wild grasses. Junior Rubi Jara jokingly suggested we hop in for a swim. One of the local Eagle Pass girls who had accompanied us quickly responded: “No, it’s gross. There’s bodies.” A day ago we would have laughed this off. The idea of corpses floating feet from where we stood would have been so preposterous that we would have never believed it. But the night before, we had watched a documentary about immigration. The movie began in Piedras Negras, Mexico, a town we could see just across
the border. The opening shot of the film was a cadaver drifting eerily along a stretch of river—much too similar to this one. The person in the film drowned while attempting to swim across the border. The idea of bodies in this river was all too real to us. When we, 17 Strake students and 10 Academy women, had left for this trip, we had expected to fix houses. We expected to spend long, hot days in the sun, hammering boards and painting walls and cementing floors. We had expected to do all this to aid someone in need, to fulfill our service requirement and maybe to feel good about ourselves too. Yet we ended up exceeding all expectations as we finally put faces to statistics and discovered that immigration reform is not the job of a cold, faceless governing body but the responsibility of our generation. Math teacher Mrs. Lauren Wasielewski and school nurse Sr. Mary (who both chaperoned the trip) deliberately chose Eagle Pass as our destination in order to teach us about this social justice issue. Mrs. Wasielewski explains that “Eagle Pass is a border
town and deals daily with the effects of immigration (both legally and illegally) and drug trafficking. So while we help the people in need in Eagle Pass, I also like to educate the students on these issues.” Sr. Mary elaborates on this, saying “we went down there to learn a little bit of sensitivity about the many layers of why people come to our country, especially youth just like us.” Through meeting people who had once been illegal immigrants and by interacting with those who aid immigrants, we began to understand why people come to the US, legally or illegally. As Sr. Mary explains: “poverty. That’s what possesses them to do that.” Now that we understand this, we are incorporating this “sensitivity” into our daily lives. While on the mission trip, we repaired a man named Jaime Gonzalez’s house. Gonzalez came to the country illegally and worked on a farm in the northern US. Although he now is legally present in the US, the maltreatment he experienced as an illegal immigrant worker still affects him. His job at the farm was to spray pesticide on the plants and this
same pesticide trickled into the streams of water running nearby. His employer would not supply him with any water and Gonzalez was forced to drink from the contaminated rivulets. Poisoned by the pesticide, Gonzalez suffers kidney problems and must now receive dialysis treatment. He will soon need a kidney transplant. Junior Elizabeth DeTrempe notes that from now on she will be acutely aware of the many people who grow our food. “We take advantage of going to the grocery store and buying fruits and vegetables. We don’t think about the workers and their health.” she says. Sr. Mary reiterates this, asking, “all those people who work in the fields as migrant workers are doing unspeakable jobs so we have food on our table. Do we just turn our back and say it’s okay for you to work in our fields without clean water?” For many of the Strake and SAA students on the trip, Eagle Pass turned immigration into an issue no longer about legislation but about compassion. For, as Sr. Mary says, “When we find Christ floating in the river trying to find a home…are we going to turn him away?”
Time to put a ring on it! Kathy Lester Opinions Editor
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he Junior Ring Ceremony is an important rite of passage for St. Agnes students. The ceremony represents the “beginning of your senior year and your rise as the new school leaders”, says Mrs. Raymond. The presentation of the rings to the rising seniors has been an important tradition and part of the history of St. Agnes since the early 1920’s. Although there were different ring designs in the beginning, the ring design has stayed the same since 1946. Juniors are able to choose the color of the ring when ordering their ring. Over the years, the more popular choices have been either a silver ring with blue etching , or a gold ring with black etching. Each ring has the class year engraved upon it as well as the school shield. The word “Veritas” is etched at the top of the shield to signify truth, the St. Agnes
motto which we all strive to emulate in our lives. The star on the shield represents heavenly wisdom. On the right of the shield, the lilies represent purity, while on the left the palm represents victory. The crown represents eternal blessedness. The St. Agnes ring itself represents a visible link to all the alumni who have graduated before us and as visible connection to all those future St. Agnes grads who follow in our footsteps. Ever wondered why the ring seems to be so expensive? It is because each ring is hand crafted! This year’s junior ring ceremony will be on May 1st. On this day friends and family of the rising seniors, as well as the entire student body, will be in attendance at the ceremony. The ceremony has several traditional features; each rising senior will be wearing a tasteful spring dress, be signing the senior book, receiving a white rose and their ring, singing the senior song, and shouting in unison the words “Seniors first!” The ceremony itself is considered to be not
only a celebration and presentation of the rising seniors, but also a church service where the rings will be blessed as part of the Mass. The white rose given out during the ceremony is a symbol of the beginning of the students’ senior year. In contrast, on Madonna Day, a red rose is given out to the graduating seniors to symbolize the end of the final year. Each rising senior will wear the ring with the shield facing them and then turned around at graduation to symbolize “the fact you are going out into the world.” The new seniors cannot forget the biggest tradition
associated with the ceremony, the turning of the rings! Dependent upon your class year, the ring is turned that many times. This graduating class must the ring 114 times to the right. There is a rumor that failure to turn the ring the requisite number of times means your future vocation will be as a nun. Be very careful with this ring turning tradition. A more benign tradition is many St. Agnes students receive a ring from a parent, aunt or grandmother. Others begin their own tradition with the purchase of their own ring.
ST-AGNES.ORG Shinning Brightly: Several members of the 1993 Class at St. Agnes proudly show off their new rings.
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Athletes’ Corner: Fueling for the Fight Angela Ott Sports Columnist
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hile famed Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps proudly boasts his twelve-thousand calorie diet, we small-scaled athletes cannot afford to consume a pound of pasta in addition to a whole pizza for a nice light lunch. In order to truly perform our best on the field (or in the pool), we must shape our own diets to own our body’s full potential. Though every athlete’s food regimen varies, there are a few basic food essentials that are necessary for boosting our success. Ever heard of carbo-loading? If you’ve played some kind of sport for a good amount of time, chances are that you’ve grown tired of hearing this phrase from its sheer redundancy in the athletic community. Starch not only is absolutely delicious (who doesn’t love pasta?), but it also serves as an excellent source of energy storage in your body. As a complex carbohydrate, starch requires a longer time to break down than its simpler cousin: sugar (ever had a sugar crash?). To avoid collapsing from exhaustion after a candy overload, opt for some better carbs like some toast or a baked potato. In addition to carbohydrates, protein is an ideal source of energy for athletes. Protein actually makes up the muscle in your body, so the connection to athletics is not surprising. Eating protein in addition to starch before a game can give the body plenty of energy reserves throughout your entire athletic event. For a lean protein option, try some grilled chicken, turkey or fish. Avoid too much of a dark meat like steak, as it can be laden with fat. Whether you’re running a marathon or scoring the winning goal, including these basic foods in your pre-event diet can make a huge positive difference in your performance. Although, having the drive and motivation to play your hardest always brings the greatest results. Stay athletic, my friends:#fightthegoodfight.
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On Campus the columns
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Juniors and seniors battle FOR THE WIN
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Christy Luspo On Campus Editor
owder puff football has been a long standing tradition between the juniors and seniors of St. Agnes Academy. Taking place at the end of every school year, powder puff is an annual flag football game between the upperclassmen, who are always competitive and determined to win. However, only one team will be victorious. This year, the seniors hope to keep their winning streak alive as last year’s winners. The juniors, however,
hope to shatter the seniors’ winning streak in their first powder puff game. The two grade leaves are more than excited to compete against each other in a football game that will be a monumental high school memory. It will be a fun filled and competitive game on the fields of the athletic complex. The two football teams, split by grade level, are coached by Strake Jesuit students at practices after school. The football game practices are held at the soccer field on campus, but the real game will be held at the new athletic complex on Tues-
day, April 16th. Powder puff is sponsored by Student Council and all juniors and seniors are invited to participate. Senior Bria Mitchell-Gillespie says, “I am so excited to be a part of this year’s powder puff game! I know the seniors have been preparing for this game for weeks, so we are more than ready to beat the juniors. Everyone should come out and watch us!” Although only juniors and seniors are allowed to play, all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to watch the football game that has become a tradition at St. Agnes Academy.
Spring to the top Ellen Neiers Tiger Tail Editor
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lready half way through the season, with Districts fast approaching, the track team has been working hard with the Championship trophy in sight. With new head coach, Kristi Robbins, the team has been able to stay on track and come even closer to reaching their goals. In the past few meets, both the JV and Varsity teams
have placed in the top, which is a huge accomplishment competing with 5A teams. This year, almost 100 students have joined the St. Agnes Track Team, which is the largest the team has ever been. The distance runners are at the top of their game this season, placing in almost every event in their meets. Shannon Gaden is a cocaptain and 800m runner; she has been on the team for four years now and is very sad to be leaving. As a senior she hopes to once again compete at state and break her old school re-
cord. Anna Altinger, a senior cluding both experienced and prise everyone, leaving their and four year track veteran, is new members, is sure to sur- competition in the dust. also planning on ending her year strong, competing in the triple jump, 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles, and relay. Last season, Anna competed in 300m hurdles and triple jump for district and state. She was also invited to compete over the summer in a Junior Olympics held in Australia. Ready for the rest of the season, Anna hopes to do her team proud and leave her mark as team co-captain. Striving for the gold: Last year’s 4x100 team Mason Stevens (left), Taryn Le, Marie Claire This year’s track team, in- Clay, and Cara Collins after racing at the Houston Christian Meet.
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Courtney Adair Centerspread Editor
very spring, the St. Agnes Academy/Strake Jesuit Mixed Chorus embarks on a “tour” to places such as New Orleans, New York and Toronto. While on the fourday trip, the students participate in fun activities such as performing for local schools, touring museums, and on the last night, going on a dinnerdance cruise. To qualify for the tour, each student is required to sing in front of a jury. For the first month of school, the students learn and practice two songs. In September, they sing these songs anonymously in front of the choir directors. To qualify for tour, students must receive an A on their jury. This year, the choir’s des-
tination is Boston, Massachusetts. They will be leaving on Wednesday, April 3 and return on Saturday, April 6. This years’ tour to Boston is packed full of fun and entertaining things that the students will participate in. One thing that the students will be doing is performing for many different schools of all grade levels. All year the choir has been learning songs that they will perform for these schools. There are three performances on the first day they arrive and two the second day they are in Boston. Another part of this years’ tour is college visits. The choir will break up into different groups to go tour colleges in Boston. Some of the schools the students plan to visit are Boston College, Boston University and Harvard.
The last thing that the students will be doing in Boston is seeing a performance put on by the Blue Man Group. Blue Man Group is an organization founded in 1987 that puts on theatrical shows and concerts featuring music, comedy and scores from Taking in Boston: The Mixed Chorus is taking in all the sites of Boston while on their trip this year. film or television. The group On the last night of tour, it along with a DJ, and everyone is comprised of three men who is custom for the students to dances. They can also go out dress up and wear bald caps, go on a dinner-dance cruise. on the deck and see the entire blue makeup and black cloth- During this cruise, the stu- city and famous sites from the ing when they perform. This is dents are served a 3-course water. On behalf of SAA, we where they get their infamous dinner. After dinner, a dance wish the choir to have a fun name, Blue Man Group. floor is set up in the boat, and safe trip!
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Student Council takes the lead at the State Convention
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Anastasia Zuniga Entertainment Columnist
n April 7, St. Agnes Academy’s student council members headed to Arlington, Texas to host the Student Council State convention. With schools from all over Texas, the Academy women worked hard to show off how amazing SAA is. They’ve been working hard all year to set a high standard for the future, being the first private school to host the state convention, and it was extremely successful. The chosen theme, “Celebrating Diversity, Uniting in Leadership” was inspired by St. Agnes’ annual diversity week, one of the school’s most memorable and successful traditions. Our Student Body President and Vice President, Natalie Diala and Charlotte Friend
respectively, had been preparing this event by sitting on the Texas Association of Student Council’s (TASC) state board attending meetings, updating the members on the student council’s plans. As the student body leaders of the hosting school, they had to create their own state project for all Texas schools to follow, Empower 3: empower self, empower school, and empower society. The goal for this project is to get an individual to believe in themselves and be proud which would inspire the student to better their school community and the world community. At the convention, St. Agnes’ Student Council featured diverse group of performers including a country western band and dancers, a Chinese dragon dance, African drummers, and a step team collaboration between St. Agnes’ and another Houston area
high school. The Tiger Girl also made an appearance at the state convention as the opening act. The featured speaker s included a past speaker at St. Agnes’ diversity week, Michael Fallon. Mr. Suprean assisted the student council girls with decorations that were images that promoted the theme and inspired a sense of community among the student leaders. Mayer Annise Parker helped by making a video that was used as a way of welcoming all 5,000 Taking the lead: Mr. Calais and senior Natalie Diala can’t wait to host the state convention. students from around Some people who deserve Tommy Calais, Mrs. Rushing, Texas. T-shirts were designed, shout outs for their hard work and Mrs. Siek for being exteacher goody bags were as- include Caterina Nasr who traordinary and supportive sembled, and 300 certificates took charge of the sound track Student Council Sponsors. The were printed, all thanks to St. of the convention, Caroline convention was a major sucAgnes’ amazing student coun- Fenelon, senior, who led the cess and definitely provided cil girls and the wonderful extremely meticulous registra- big shoes to fill for upcoming Charlotte and Natalie. tion portion of the event, Mr. hosts.
Debating, dancing and diving into politics: JSA Spring State Kelsey Siegler Features Editor
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he Junior Statesmen of America members are excited for the Spring Convention which will be at the JW Marriot across the street from The Galleria in Houston, Texas. The convention will take place from April 5th to April 7th. The politically enthused students prepare rigorously every year for the debates and rebuttals and have past experience and high standards set from Fall State which always takes place in Austin, Texas in the Capitol Building. As speakers for politics and other controversial topics, the students can expand their horizons and see these crucial ideas from a new perspective. Being the youth of America, JSA members are called to “be the people” and speak up for what they believe in. The debates from Fall State took place in the actual debate rooms of the Texas Capitol and in the rooms of the JW Marriot for Spring State. The location
may differ but the experience of learning and meeting new friends will never change. St. Agnes Academy usually brings around thirty girls to Fall State but we are trying to expand our chapter as much as possible for future conventions. Academy women must be heard and need to debate and seek knowledge of current events since “Study” is one of the four pillars a true Dominican follows. Through listening and discussing, one can be engaged in the future of American government and understand where we will be going as a country. The convention consists of debates, thought talks and even a Quiz bowl; there are multiple ways to learn in a fun, new way in JSA. A member can prepare for the debates and talk about the specific topics they signed up for or even attend the debates that interest them and be a subsequent speaker (someone who speaks either “pro” or “con” in regards to the topic after hearing the different sides from both debaters). The thought talks are in a more casual setting where the students
Being the people: Bailie Moorhead, Kelsey Siegler and Jackie Parker attend JSA’s Spring State at the galleria.
can discuss fascinating topics and be comfortable all sitting down and no one particularly standing out. The Quiz Bowl questions are invented by fellow Cabinet members and there is a prize handed to the winner of the most questions; this is a great way to learn fun facts in a semi-competitive environment. The Spring State Convention also consists of entertaining events in the evening. Since the convention lasts one more day than Fall State, there
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are two dances which means double the fun! The first night will consist of a Disney themed dance where girls can scavenge that princess dress they have been dying to wear and boys can be their prince charming or other favorite Disney character. The dance will have classic Disney songs and will definitely be a place where dreams come true. The following night and last night of JSA ever for seniors will be the classic Rave dance but with a twist of being an 80’s Neon and workout at-
tire party with glow sticks galore. Prior to the dance will be the traditional Mr. JSA which is a pageant for the JSA male members where they strut their stuff in the attempts of winning money for the charity of their choosing. Alternate activities include board games, karaoke, and poker. The convention will be the weekend during St. Agnes’ “second Spring Break” so everyone needs to sign up! Let’s be the biggest chapter there and be the people.
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? Ask Arnold ? ? ? PROM EDITION ??
I have a really good friend who likes me a lot. I like him too, but not “love.” Should i ask him?
Of course! If you both have mutual feelings for each other go for it! Sometimes guys don’t always know how to make the first move so if you ask him it might tell him that you’re interested. You don’t have to “love” him to have a good time at a dance with a good friend. Who knows what might happen after that!
Asdfghjkl is all that is running through my mind. I don’t know what to wear. I have a date but i cant decide there are so many choices that i have. Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!
Don’t worry, you’ll find a dress that’s perfect for you! Just remember that it must be floor length or mid-calf, and cannot be backless or lowcut; strapless however, is okay! Good luck with the dress hunt!
Where is the best place to go eat before prom?
It depends really on your budget. You could go somewhere a little fancier but more expensive like Fleming’s or Pappa’s Brothers steakhouse. For a more moderate meal you could try somewhere like Houston’s or Escalante’s. You could even make a meal at home!
I really really really need a prom date like within the next week and there’s literally no one left WHAT DO I DO? Should I just not go or should i ask someone i don’t know?? If the powder coaches are available lemme know thanks! Sincerely, Anon
Don’t not go just because you don’t have a date! You can always go with a group of some of your friends, but if you are really social and like meeting new people why not ask someone you don’t know, you might find that you end up having a really good time-- it all depends on how badly you want to go, you could always ask an old friend.