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October 28, 2015
Volume 95
2015 MIPA Spartan Award Winner
Traverse City Central High School 1150 Milliken Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Powder Puff — Memorable Moments Haley Klein ‘16 //
“It was nice to see all the participation and everyone together. Last year there wasn’t much participation, so it was cool that we all came together during our homecoming week.”
Page credits: K. McLintock
Homecoming Football Trojan Football team wins Homecoming game against Ogemaw Photo: E. Simon
Photo: E. Simon
Katie Ferguson ‘17 //
“My favorite memory was when Yana Beeker ‘17 scored a touchdown and we all ran to the endzone and hugged, even though it ended up not counting.”
Emily Decker ‘16 //
“Our best play was our first one, where Jessica Budz ‘16 ran to score a touchdown. For me it was when I ripped a girl’s flag off and accidentally kneed her, but no sympathy.”
Amanda Eshleman ‘17 // “The best play was when I layed down on the field so no one would know I was there, then the ball was thrown to me. It didn’t work though.”
Kelley Olson ‘16 //
Photo: E. Simon
“I think that, for me, it was just really fun being with all of the senior girls outside of school. It was also really fun to be able to come together and win.”
Stevie Herbers ‘17 // “Working together, listening to each other and moving quickly were some of our most valuable and efficent strategies throughout the game. Blocking was also important.”
Julianna Chang ‘16 //
“Getting the girls together before we graduate. There’s not a lot of activities like that, and since it’s our senior year, we wanted to have this last thing together.”
Yana Beeker ‘17 // “A great memory for me was when I scored a touchdown within the last few seconds of the game and everyone was really happy and it felt really great to score.”
Left : Tyler Norton ‘16 runs the ball to the yardline, passing opponents side to side. Top Right: John Pupel ‘17 and Jordan Ruckle ‘17, celebrate with a chest bump after the Trojans score a touchdown. Bottom Right: Firsy year, Brian Platt ‘17, swiftly kicks the football for a point after after touchdown.
Jack Myers
Staff Reporter Students cheered, cymbals clashed, and trumpets blared as the Traverse City Central Trojans Varsity Football Team celebrated their eighth consecutive victory on homecoming night. Leaving the visiting team, Ogemaw Heights in the wake of a 41-7 defeat, the Trojans claimed a record that has not been equaled since 1988. The football team had a great start to a well played homecoming game at Thirlby Field on Friday, October 16. “We had a three and out right to start, so that was good for our defense to come out and stop them right away,” Trojan running back and safety John Pupel ‘17 said. Before halftime, the score was in the Trojans favor. Down by 41 points, Ogemaw was not able to make a comeback. “I thought we did well. We were the better team and it’s always hard when you’re the better team to play up to our level and don’t play down to their level,” Coach Eric Schugars said. “That was something we have challenged the guys to do.” Having a great homecoming game has contributed to an undefeated season for the Trojans. “I think it’s outstanding, I’m proud of the players and what they’ve accomplished all year,” Schugars said. “It’s hard to be perfect— certainly in the wins and losses col-
Photo: E. Simon
umns. I’m just proud of them for doing that.” The Trojan’s success is heavily dependent on the cooperation of the players. The homecoming game included many great plays including several great passing plays. “I did pretty well, I personally I only had a few passes, I threw a couple touchdowns, but a lot of the time that has to do with the receivers like Devante,” said Trojan quarterback, Reagan Cotton ‘16. “Devante got open pretty quickly, he outran the defenders and Ruckle had a good play on the bubble that allowed him to get to the end zone.
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“The mindset that you expect to win games— that is where we have grown, as well as the mindset that we are a good team and expect to win games.”
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-Coach Eric Schugars
A lot of times I just get the ball to my receivers and they end up making great plays.” Scoring first and holding the lead paved the way for a solid, well played game for the Trojans. Being cooperative with one another and following their coaches directions, Central had no problem winning. “During the game I thought they did what we asked them to do,” Schugars said. “When Photo: E. Simon
you’re in a game like that you still want to execute,” Schugars said. “You might be better than your opponent, but the bottom line is you still want to execute and play well. We are creating expectations for our players to give their best and their all and they are certainly buying into that.” The team’s superiority on the football field is a result of improvements made during countless practices. Central’s football players have become better at the sport due to their hardwork and dedication. “One aspect is just becoming a team and creating expectations for each other and just expecting more out of their teammates and playing for each other. We’ve talked about what it means to be a team and trying to represent that, looking out for eachother, and being accountable to one another,” Schugars said. “The mindset that you expect to win games, that is where we have grown, as well as the mindset that we are a good team and expect to win games, not to just go out and see what happens.” Central’s upperclassmen have provided a great example for the underclassmen to look up to. “The future is bright because a lot of these seniors have put a lot time, effort, and energy into this team and building a positive culture. We owe a lot to the seniors for doing that,” Schugars said. “If you look at the future I’d look at underclassmen, we’re playing a lot juniors and some sophomores.” Photo: E. Simon
2 Spirit Week
Traverse City Central High School Black & Gold October 28, 2015
Traverse City Central High School Black & Gold October 28, 2015
Spirit Week
Savannah Champion & Lukas McManus
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Question: What kind of shampoo does Lukas use? Response: The classiest kind - Old Spice. He’s a classy dude - Savannah
Answer: Old Spice
Question: What kind of shampoo does Savannah use? Response: Big Sexy hair - Lukas Anwer: Pantene Question: What is Lukas’s birthday?
Response: April
22, 1997 - Savannah
Anwer: April 22,
1997
Cara Ferguson & Teddy Andriese
Jessica Budz & Josh Armour Question: What is Josh’s favorite food?
Question:
What color does Teddy wear most?
Response: Something
Response: Jean
grubby - Jessica
color - Cara
Answer: All food, es-
Answer: Brown
pecially greasy food
Question: What is Cara’s favorite food?
Question: What is Jessicas favorite food?
Response: Sardines
Response: Paes - Josh Answer: Sushi
and mayonnise - Teddy
Anwer: Chewy sweet
tarts
Question: What type
Question: What is
of shampoo does Josh use? Response: I don’t think he uses shampoo - Jessica
the brand of Teddy’s backpack?
Response: North
Answer: Hand soap
Face - Cara
Answer: The old reliable North Face
Lars Hornburg & Shannon Fiegel Question: What color does Lars wear the most? Response: Forrest
1 - Michael
ber? - Lars
Answer: Aveda
Question: What is Lars’ favorite food?
Question: What kind of shampoo does Michael use?
Answer: December 2
Response: I feel like
-Michael
Answer: Crew
the Black & Gold
Answer: Hamburger
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Photo Editor
Bethany Pataky
Introspec Editors Maddi Miller Abbie Crick
“Ball is life.”
Response: 2-in-1
he’s a spaghetti guy Shannon
News Editor
“Fried chicken and waffles, roll tide, sweet tea.”
Response: Axe 3-in-
Response: Septem-
Sports Editor
“What you plant today, you will harvest tomorrow.”
“If the minimum wasn’t good enough, there wouldn’t be a minimum.”
Question: What kind of shampoo does Isabel use?
Shannons birthday?
Maddi Miller Julia Vannatter
“Just squeeze.”
Michael Meindertsma & Isabel Lutz
Answer: Green Question: When is
A&E Editor
“God bless America, lunch combos, and people who leave the trash can in the door.”
How well do they know each other?
Green - Shannon
Editors-in-Chief
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“Scott May and Grant Dulude are the real instigators.”
Emma Simon
Illustration Editor Henry Lancashire
Staff Reporters
Andrea Bavikatty Jackson Conlon Abby Harnish Jack Myers Felicia Nahlen Ron-
gione Fletcher Reyher Autumn Roberts Nicole Rogers Morgan Sheldon Alex Stern Aiden Stiebel Abigail Vannatter
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“With Berry.”
“I said a hip hop, hippie to the hippie, the hip, hip a hop and you don’t stop, a rock it. To the bang bang boogie, say, up jump the boogie, to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat.”
“Kindness always.”
4 Dance
Traverse City Central High School Black & Gold October 28, 2015
Boogie on, Central
Page credit: C. Hernden, B. Pataky, N. Rogers, H. Scollard, M. Sheldon
A lot of time, money, and energy goes into Hoco Hayley Scollard Business Manager
Graphic: courtesy of H. Lancashire
The Boogie by the Bay themed color balloons dangled from the ceiling of Central High School’s gym. Ribbons stretched across the air above the waxed gym floors. Below there was a plethora of high schoolers making their way towards the vibration of the DJ’s music. The annual homecoming dance is an exciting time for most high school students, although the behind the scenes work is what makes it this way. “The number of students each year depends on if people think the dance is going to be fun or not,” Senate Member, Grant Lesoski ‘17 said. One of the most crucial parts of homecoming is deciding the theme of the dance, which is based on what Student Senate decides. “To pick a theme we just brainstorm and vote on them,” Lesoski said. After deciding on the theme, Student Senate creates a list of things that National Honors Society (NHS) will
need to purchase in order to produce the dance. “NHS is in charge of the actual set-up of the homecoming dance,” Co-President of NHS, Megan Puckett ‘16 said. “Senate sets the theme and informs us what to get, and then we go out and purchase everything.” There is a lot of time and effort that goes into this Saturday night rendezvous. “We probably spend an hour plus going out and buying supplies,” Puckett said. “Then it took us two and a half hours Saturday morning to set it all up. Take-down on Sunday was like an hour.” Student Senate is as crunched for time as NHS. “We put in about five hours arranging the DJ, getting approved by the administration, coming up with themes and making signs,” Lesoski said. Senate and NHS funds are combined to purchase decorations for the dance. “We get the money through fundraising,” Lesoski said. “Dances that we do, bubble soccer tournaments and events you have to pay for to get in.” Senate uses their fundraising beyond just the homecoming dance. They use
money towards other student events. “We bought all the paper,” Lesoski said. “We buy beads and the masks we had at the homecoming game, the bubble soccer, t-shirts, all of that stuff.” One of the last tasks Senate has for the homecoming dance is finding a DJ. Cole Black was chosen because of Senate connections. “This year another student senate member found the DJ because he knew him,” Lesoski said. “Last year we had Brendan Wells, or we were going to make a playlist. We have to get the facility-use form, talk to administration and get everything approved, and then we’re all set.” Puckett feels that although the ideas and themes have changed over the years regarding the dance, tradition remains the most important aspect of homecoming. “We have new ideas and add certain things. Not a lot has changed but different ideas pop up,” Puckett said. Each year the theme may change, but all in all, it’s the sweet bliss of tradition that makes the homecoming dance flourish.
Recap of the dance Homecoming attire Staff shares best and worst moments “I hear strange songs and all the teenagers scream ‘YAY’. Then I just think to myself that I’m just getting old because I don’t understand what they are getting excited about.” - Dave Hendrix
“While cleaning up after the dance, I have found a lot of partial shoes. This year I found a pair of medical scissors which I thought was a little odd.” - Pamela Forton
“A smell that describes homecoming is apple pie. It warms my heart to see all the students dressed up and happy while spending time together.” - Brenda Meindertsma
“One time, a student came in and said that they were so full because they just ate ten oranges. I remember laughing about that for a while.” - Paige Paul
Students describe their special night
Graphic: courtesy of A. Stiebel
“I had a lot of fun because I don’t get to see my girlfriend very often because she lives downstate. The dance surprised me a little bit because I thought nobody would be dancing, but everyone was.” -Andrew Keith ‘19 (left)
“I got my tuxedo from Macy’s for a different occasion. I felt like the coolest kid in the club. I danced like there was no tomorrow.” -Devon Ehlers ‘16 (below)
Graphic: courtesy of A. Stiebel
“I was really surprised at all the decorations in there. On a scale from one to ten, I would rate it a nine because there was a bright atmosphere, and everyone was having a great time. It was a blast.” -Logan Davis ‘19 (below)
Graphic: courtesy of A. Stiebel
“My dress is blue, kind of long, and it sparkles at the top like gems. I got it from JC Penney. It felt nice and different because I usually wear sweatpants and sweatshirts.” -Haley Haysting ‘19 (above)
Graphic: courtesy of A. Stiebel
Graphic: courtesy of A. Stiebel
“My dress is red and black. It has red material where it hangs at the bottom. It has layers, the top part is black and it ties around the neck. It felt like me because my favorite colors are red and black.” -Andrea Klann ‘18 (above)