SENIORS
7 Things You’ll Miss from Borgia 8-9 Where Will The Seniors Be Next Year? 11 Senior Connections FIRST HAND ACCOUNT
12-13 An Honorable Experience of Honor Flight STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
4 Madison Carr’s Past Four Years FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
3 Trio of Retiring Faculty ENTERTAINMENT
16 Outlet Instagram OPINION
14 The Bad Side of Phones and Social Media 15 Final Advice for the Graduating Class
Well loyal Outlet fans, this is the last issue for the 2014 - 2015 school year. Like in years past, this issue is in full color and focuses on the Seniors. We have included reader’s favorites like Senior Connections and the Senior Map. This is also the very last issue Chelsea and myself will be working on. Working on the Outlet has been some of the most exciting, enjoyable and stressful (when running on a deadline) times for me during high school. It was the end of my freshman year when my English teacher, Dana Marquart (Volkman at the time) asked me “Have you thought about joining the newspaper?” I hadn’t thought about it at the time, but joining was the best decision I made in my four years of high school. My Sophomore year I was welcomed with open arms as a Staff Writer, the staff led by the wonderful and witty, Joan Roubian. It was Junior year I became Business Manager and the enthusiastic Emily Price led the staff. I loved working with the news staff all three years but this year has been my one of my favorites. None of the issues of The Outlets this year would have been possible without my very trustworthy Copy Editor, Chelsea Hill. She has saved me from many grammar and spelling mistakes throughout the year. Chelsea and I have been lucky to also work with many students who have written stories for the newspaper even when not apart of the class. As many students may know, next years the Outlet will still be the school newspaper of Borgia but it will be conducted in the same class as the yearbook class. As I head off to Southeast Missouri to pursue a major in Journalism, and Chelsea goes to Illinois State University to major in English and Theater Education, we would like to wish everyone who will work on the two publications next year the best of luck. I would like to give a thanks to Dr. Mabie for being the newspaper adviser and for trusting Chelsea and I with some of our more crazy ideas we came up with. My last thanks goes to you, the reader. Thank you for reading and giving us your honest thoughts and compliments. Its been a wonderful four issues! Your Editor-in-Chief, Katelyn Skaggs
The Outlet is published quarterly by the students of the Newspaper Journalism class at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School, 1000 Borgia Drive, Washington, MO 63090. The purpose of the newspaper is to provide the school community with information concerning school news and events and to provide practical journalism experience to the students enrolled in the class. The Outlet is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association and Sponsors of School Publications. All editorials, known as columns, receive a byline and are the opinion of that writer. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper journalism class or the administration at SFBRHS. Any suggestions for guest commentators should be directed toward Katelyn Skaggs, Editor-in-Chief. Advertisements are paid for and purchased by companies and individuals. They are solicited by The Outlet staff. Advertisements fund production costs and web site maintenance. Advertisements vary in price, depending on the size. The Outlet staff can design an ad if needed. If you would like to advertise in The Outlet, please contact Katelyn Skaggs, Editor-in-Chief.
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Judy Kandlbinder has been teaching for 42 years, 38 of which have been at Borgia. Over the years, she has taught Geography, Civics, Psychology, Sociology, American History I and II and Honors American History I and II. Starting off as a first grade teacher, later teaching elementary and middle school, Kandlbinder saw an ad in a Church bulletin for a part-time English and Social Studies teaching job at Borgia. “I never dreamed I would teach high school. I got the job and loved it, really loved it. I thought, ‘Oh my gosh. This is what I am suppose to do,’” said Kandlbinder. Kandlbinder felt now was the right time to retire. She is looking forward to having more time and being able to see family more often. “I always wanted to end my career still loving it and having a lot of energy. I still wanted to be glad I am a teacher, be really happy and energized. I didn’t want to go out a slug,” remarked Kandlbinder. “I knew I was still pretty energized, loving it and still being prompted to grow as a teacher and I thought this was a great time.” Being at Borgia for over 30 years, she has been able to watch the school change over the years and see what traditions stuck around. “The constant changes in technology was a big change for me,” said Kandlbinder. “The thing that remains the same is the faith. I love the faith. ” Kandlbinder has no plans to be a substitute teacher if needed in future years, but she plans to stay involved with Borgia. “I am not going to sub. Once I am out of education, I am going to be out because I don’t want it to be just a job. I will be coming to games, cheering guys and gals sports on. My husband loves those games as much as I do,” noted Kandlbinder.
Three members of the Borgia Faculty plan on retiring at the end of the school year this year. Judy Kandlbinder with 38 years of teaching here, George Wingbermuehle with 30 years at Borgia and Gloria Brinker with 21 years at Borgia.
Starting out by Student Teaching at Borgia, George Wingbermuehle, President, was first a teacher, came back as principal and later was awarded the position of President. “While I was Student Teaching here, a history teacher turned in his resignation so the principal just asked me, ‘Would you like to continue teaching here next year?’ Then I said that would be great! so I didn’t put in an application or anything, it just fell right into my lap,” said Wingbermuehle. He doesn’t have many plans for retirement but does plan to focus on improving his health. Even after retirement he plans to stay involved at Borgia and help with the bowling class. “I will still be involved in Borgia by being a supporter and someone who comes to things at the school. I will never let that part go. After 44 years is time to move on,” noted Wingbermuehle. “It was a tough decision. I think I said it 3 or 4 times that this will be my last year, this will be my last year, this will be my last year and I keep staying another year, but this is my last year.” Starting Healthy Lifestyles at Borgia, he has seen the stigma of drinking to fit in has gone away. “I had a parent call me and say, ‘You know you’re trying not to get our kids to drink and that’s good but it ruins their social life.” I said what do you mean it ‘ruins their social life?’ They said to be accepted here that’s just part of the culture, so I started the Healthy Lifestyle program,” said Wingbermuehle.
Borgia’s Faculty Member of the Year recipient, Gloria Brinker, plans to retire at the end of this school year. She heard about a job opening at Borgia 21 years ago while at a volleyball game. “I was sitting at a volleyball game, my oldest was in eighth grade at St. Gertrude’s, Chris Feldman and Kathy Obermark were sitting behind me and happened to mentioned that their was on opening at the high school,” said Brinker. “I was in the right place at the right time.” Brinker made her decision to retire because of the physical demands of the job. “This is a very physical job and, even though I do manage, I am still in the kitchen and it has taken its toll,” noted Brinker. “I feel like I have no choice. If I don’t leave, it’s hard on my body. So I have to leave, not that I want to.” Being at Borgia for over 20 years, Brinker has been about to watch how the menu for lunch has changed. “Years and years ago we would think nothing of putting chicken stirps, curly fries and one of our cookies as an entree but, realizing that’s a lot of fried food and fat, I decided to take away the fries and add a salad or something more healthy, ” said Brinker. She doesn’t have many plans for retirement but she knows she will miss Borgia and hopes to still stay involved. “Borgia is a family and I have had a lot of really good friendships here. The kids, the students, I love being around the kids. They keep me young and the physical work makes me older. I will miss the faculty, staff, students and the kitchen ladies,” said Brinker.
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FOUR YEARS From Left: Jordan Kriete, Allie Marquart, Madison Carr, Molly Arand and Alivia Brinker. Submitted photo Many Borgia students spend their time participating in the several different sports that are offered here at school or in the fine arts. Other students, like Senior Madison Carr, get involved through sports but in a different way. “I’ve managed volleyball for two years and basketball for four,” Carr said of her managing career. Carr’s job included writing down the statistics of both games for the coaches and making sure the coaches had everything they needed, including clipboards and water bottles. Carr didn’t only do the season games for each sport, she also did all tournaments for basketball and volleyball. “She came to every single game she possibly could for volleyball and basketball even when she had a busy schedule at work,” senior volleyball and basketball player Molly Arand said. “She always took care of everything involving the book and getting water for the team so we never had to worry about it. She was definitely the most dedicated manager I’ve ever had.” Carr’s dedication definitely had its benefits. She got the chance to travel with the teams, bond with the players and the Missouri State Champion Volleyball 2013-14 board boasts her name in the Borgia gym. “The highlight of my volleyball career would be becoming State Champions. It was the best experience for me,” Carr states. “The highlight of my basketball career would be getting all the way to sectionals. They were both such great experiences.” The hard work Carr puts towards managing didn’t go unnoticed. Senior volleyball and basketball player Molly Arand and senior basketball player Cassandra Halsted both agreed that they considered Carr as apart of the team. “I definitely consider Madison as a part of both the volleyball
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and basketball teams,” Arand explains. “She rides the bus with us, comes to team dinners and team bonding parties and is such an integral part of our team. I and the rest of the team love having her with us.” Halsted agrees that Carr and the other managers “were crucial to our successful season this year and we are very grateful to them!” Now that it is Carr’s time to graduate, there is a hard place to fill for the manager position. Thankfully, she has advice for anyone wanting to manage a sport. “I say do it,” she starts. “Yes, it’s a little scary at first but it is so much fun and you get so close with the team. I was so nervous when I decided to be a manager but it got me out of my comfort zone. I wouldn’t trade these four years, with both teams, for anything.” The bond that Carr feels for the girls on the volleyball and basketball teams are definitely mutual for her teammates. “I just want to thank her for all her hard work and dedication as manager,” Arand expresses. “I wish her luck managing in college next year!” Carr’s sport seasons have come to an end and her senior year is quickly coming to a close as well. She was lucky enough to spend her managing career with great mentors that she doesn’t feel the need to say goodbye to. “I would like to give a shoutout to Coach Bruns and Coach Parsell,” Carr finishes. “They have helped me become the person I am today. I know I can go to them whenever I have trouble or just need to talk. They have supported me 100% in everything I do. I’m going to miss them so much but don’t worry, I’ll be back.”
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I will miss being close to my friends and Mrs. Slayton’s art classes.
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I will miss standing in the student section at football games. The closeness of the Borgia family. Being able to know everybody in the school. I think I am just going to miss the group of teachers we have here and thier willingness to work with us. I will probably miss the relationshis with the teachers the most. I think I will definitelymiss the family atmosphere that Borgia created, it’s definitely unique. Being apart of it has been amazing, all thanks to students and teachers.
I will miss the guidance office because I am there a lot. I will also miss the English Department teachers.
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As the school year comes to an end the Seniors have made their decisions as where they will be next year. Branching out from Borgia the Senior class is going to 12 different states.
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Jacob Maune is in the same advisement as Katelyn Schnakenberg who is on the soccer team with Elizabeth Difani who was in Mr. Noelker’s Homeroom with Cary Lee who is in Ultimate Frisbee with Joe Schaefer who was in German III with Molly Arand who played volleyball with Alivia Brinker who went to grade school with Calan McGee who had Global Studies Sophomore year with Logan Bell who played football with Cody Kuddes who was in Mr. Stevison’s freshman homeroom with Hanna Stamminger who drives a truck just like Brain Unnerstall who was in Vo-Tech with Billy Rombach who is in American History II with Anthony Howell who was in the same Intro to Art class with Holly Swartz who was on the cover of the Outlet just like Max Diener who was in Freshman English with Hannah Clapper who was on Kairos 48 with Lexie Morton who was in Honors Speech Junior year with Rachael Kren who plays soccer with Maggie Donnelly who joined swim team just like Jacob Smith was in English Composition class Junior year with Katelyn Kuhlmann who lead a Luke 18 with Alexa Meyer who did the freshman/sophomore one-acts sophomore year with Trey Johnson who loves dance just like Hannah Holtmeyer who, is not related to, but has the same last name as Sarah Holtmeyer who took German I freshman year with Christina Raymo who was in the same Luke 18 group as Michael Ince who was in Marching Band all four years with Luke Eagan who worked at the movie theater with Haleigh Forget who was on Cori Team with Justin Baylard who led the student section at Basketball games with Ben Marquart who was voted Teachers Pet just like Lauren Lochirco who is involved in theater just like Brendin Rogers who was on Kairos 50 with Drew Piontek who was on the Knightly News with Jason Voss who was in Fitness for Life with Blair Korte who went to grade school with Monica Wise who led Kairos 50 with Nathan Bargen who played volleyball Freshman year with Jacob Simily who did tech for Spamalot with Miranda Sowa who played Softball Freshman year with Jodi Glosemeyer who shares a first name with Jodi Willenbrink who went to Our Lady of Lourdes with Jacob Dorpinghaus who went to prom Jamie Gentges who is in Frau Siess’ advisement with John Himmelberg who is on the bowling team with Nick Grimm who played Soccer Senior year with Jacob Grellner who had Junior English with Mackenzie Struckhoff who is cousins with Dominic Struckhoff went to Senior Homecoming with Hayden Rotramel who volunteered in Honduras like Claire Huber who is in Mrs. McGowan’s CLC with Rachel Grayson who was in band with Erin Dickey who went to prom with Michael Matthews who went on the Marching Band trip to Orlando with Evan Ayers who went to Sadie Hawkins with Emily Buhr who has Senior Homeroom with JP Beckmeyer who is in Lego Club with Joe Tochtrop who went to Prom with Claire Stites who studied in Germany for a year with Francesca Schmitt who is in Senior Homeroom with Kaia Everett who had Freshman Theology with Jacob Siebert who had the same Homeroom Senior year as Matt Howard who was on the Football team with Max Baker who went to Prom with Megan Moritz who had Junior Theology with Jack Cundiff who played Basketball freshman year with Atlee Walde who went to grade school with Jake Neier who had Honors Speech with Philip Swoboda who was on Homecoming Court with Katie Kluesner who was in the same English class Senior Year as Madison Carr who managed the Volleyball Team that Maddie Toelke was on with Jordan Kriete who went on the Ski Trip Senior Year with Nate Hillermann who went to the same grade school as Cole LaPlant who did Track with Joe King who is in the same Advisement as Julie Rudloff who was in German Klub with Megan Noelke who was a Cheerleader all four years with Claire Korba who is in the same CLC as Allie Marquart who went to Prom with Alex Moss who went to the same grade school as Sydney Piontek who did Concert Band with Jessica Siedhoff who has Theology IV with Riley Durbin who went to prom with Bethann Edmister who is in Health Occupations with Shana Terschluse who is going to East Central College just like Ryan Murray who played Baseball with Spencer Juergens who played basketball with Clayton Voss who had a cumulative 4.0 just like Clara Hagedorn who golfed during high school just like Austin Schroeder who is in Ultimate Frisbee with Josie Krawitz who works at YMCA Camp Lakewood with Sindi Viviano who played soccer with Allie Wilson who went to grade school with Cassandra Halsted who played basketball with Raechell Futhey who is in Mr. Bitzer’s advisement with Charlie Smith who went to grade school with Taylor Monzyk who went on Kairos with Andrew Novak who is in American History II class with Michael Leger who took Rec Bowling with Shayne Elbert who was a member of Spanish Club with Emily Street who worked on this year’s yearbook with Rachel Fredrick who took AP Honors Calculus with Ashley Roberts who took Honors Biology II with Joe Scheuler who has not missed a day this year along with Justin Molitor who was in the same Kairos small group as Noah Garcilaso who is in the same Theology IV class as Jack Hoey who is in the same English IV class as Jacob Dulany who was in Marching Band with Olivia Kohnen who went to grade school with Brandon Guehne who played football with Drake Raftery who was in Boy Scouts with Ben Meyer who was in National Honor Society with Morgan Dillon who played soccer with Megan Heger who ran track with Alyssa Bouquet who is Mr. McKee’s senior homeroom with Connor Gisburne who runs track with Ryan Jones who is the Mr. Caldwell’s Senior homeroom with Hannah Williams who eats Blue day lunch with Sara Unnerstall who went to prom with Conor Sauer who is in BOSS with Tyler Jacquin who was active in theatre during high school with Chelsea Hill who created the last four issues of The Outlet with Katelyn Skaggs.
Katelyn Skaggs In late April, 55 people and myself gathered at the Union MidAmerica bus depot to depart on a 24 hour trip to Washington D.C. However, this was not just a normal trip to D.C. 36 of those 55 people were veterans. I had been anxiously waiting for this day to come it was finally here. I was attending the trip as the photographer ready to capture and freeze very moment in time. Franklin County Honor Flight flies World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to Washington D.C. to see their monuments and get the honor and thanks they may have not been given when they came home from war. The trip begins with a State Trooper escort to the airport. Meeting the veterans at the airport was the United Service Organizations to give juice and a small breakfast treat. Going through security, the onlookers gave the veterans a few rounds of applause. Waiting to board the flight Richard Wiedemann, Korean War veteran, entertained us with song. Once on the flight I was able to speak with Curtis Wallin, Vietnam Veteran. He found out about Honor Flight through YouTube and Missourian news articles. Wallin shared that he was “going to be looking up a high school friend of mine, he is on the wall.” While also on the plane Wallin shared some good memories for Vietnam, he was able to meet Bob Hope, Ann Margre and Dean Martin while he was in Vietnam. “When Bob Hope would tell his punch lines, I knew what they were because I was sitting by a big platform and there was a guy hold
a big cue card. I could see the punch line so it wasn’t ever funny for me,” said Wallin. Arriving in Baltimore Airport, the Veterans were greeted by Honor Flight volunteers and some active servicemen and women. Vietnam Veteran Mike Sawicki remarked how nice it was to have people welcoming him and thanking him. He explained how when he came home from Vietnam, people would have been throwing rocks. Every Veteran is assigned a Guardian who meets and interviews them before the trip. They then accompany them on the trip and is there for anything the veterans would need. Most guardians are assigned two to three veterans. Some have never met the veteran before the pre-trip interview and others are family members like Jen Meyer, Guardian to her father Dominic Rivara III. Meyer is also the Guardian of two other veterans, Bob Rettinghaus and Ed Stolte. “I really like the ahead of time interview. I was really able to bond with them (the veterans),” noted Meyer. “They had great stories and even my dad doesn’t like to talk about it much.” Arriving in D.C. the first stop was the World War II Monument, where we took a group photo. Some veterans also brought photos of family or friends who serviced and didn’t make it back home, to take pictures of them in front of the monument. The next place we went was the Vietnam War Wall. Being the only Monument with names on it, it is very emotion. Many veterans looked up friends names and rubbed a copy of their names.
I have been to the Moments before but being at there with the people who they are dedicated to, is a different experience. As I stood looking at the wall with Vietnam War Veterans, the people who know the faces of the names, shared stories and emotions. To me, the names are people who have bravery and courage beyond my imagination. However, to the Veterans with me, they are the people they grew up with, trained with and serviced bravery with. Rick Larson, Vietnam War Veteran, remarked “The honor we were shown when I came back from Vietnam wasn’t pretty, but this has been a tremendous day.” As I walked up the the Korean War Moment, Wiedemann was entraining people again by singing the National Anthem. The Korean Moment consists of statues representing the different types of branches of service men and what they would have carried or wore. A veteran and tour guide were able to point out the Marin ones to me and explain why they wore what they wore. We continued on to Arlington Cemetery to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and see the Changing of the Guard. The cherry blossom trees were in full bloom and it started to rain giving the visit to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier a somber mood. Once on the flight to return home, mail call began. Every veteran was given an large envelope full of letters from family and community members thanking them for their service. One of the final events on the trip is a welcome back ceremony at Lambert Airport. The exit into the airport lobby is lined with friends and family of the veterans holding flags. Each Veteran is given a certificate and a group photo that was taken in D.C. Wallian mentioned that one of his favorite parts of the trip was “being around all the other vets,” and “genuine thanks to you, I always love it when the younger people do it.” The day was long and full of activities but it was a day that I will never forget a single moment of. I have always had great respect for veterans but after hearing their stories I will never be able to thank them enough. Also I may never be able to go back to the three war moments and look at them the same way again, knowing people who they are dedicated to personally gives each of them so much more meaning.
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During my grade school years, my classmates and I didn’t have social media accounts or cell phones. Today, it is rare to find a grade schooler without a profile online somewhere or a cell phone. Cell phones have vastly become something that everyone has and uses probably more than one should. To most people, their phone is their most valuable possession and they can’t function well without it. I admit that I have the occasional freak out when I have misplaced my phone and it is just laying in plain sight. When we lose our phones, it seems that everything stops till the phone is found. We check that we didn’t miss one single game notification. To some people the worst problem is when the cell phone loses power. When that happens, it seems like the only thing we look for is a power cord and an outlet. Phones and social media started out as a good thing. Great for emergency and contacting with people. With phones, we are able to talk to friends and family that could be across town or the world. But phones and social media have changed the way people are interacting with others. Its a common sight to go to a restaurant and see a group of people sitting together on their phones. They may be sitting and eating together but they are not paying any attention to each other only to what is on their photos. People have developed great communication skills through online outlets, but people have trouble communicating face-to-face. We even have to be reminded at movies, Church and wedding to turn off our cell phones. People go around bragging about how many followers they have on twitter, instagram or there number of Facebook friends. There are even people who pay to get more followers. The worst
part is that we don’t even talk to half the friends or followers we have online and we probably have never met them face to face. Phones and social media sites have allowed people to put their lives online to share with friends but sadly there are some unfriendly profiles as well. With being able to send a message to anyone anytime, it’s easy for people to sit behind a computer and be mean. It has sadly become a common story on the news about when someone was played online for money. The term catfish has become known not because the actual fish but for people who get into a fake relationship with people online. There is even a show on MTV called Catfish: The TV Show. Because of things that happen to people online we tend to trust people we see day to day less. Its a sad reality that we all face today. Using phones and social media to connect does have a lot of positives, but it has some negatives as well. Those negatives usually don’t come from technology themselves, but the people who hide behind the screen. We all should take some time and disconnect from our phones, and I don’t mean just turning the sound off. Next time you’re out with friends or family, turn off your phone and enjoy the people you are with.
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After four long years, many seniors are embracing their excitement to be graduating and moving onto college soon. I would say I’m no exception, but lately I’ve realized that these are the seniors last few days in Borgia’s hallways. After four long years, many seniors are embracing their excitement to be graduating and moving onto college soon. I would say I’m no exception, but lately I’ve realized that these are the seniors last few days in Borgia’s hallways. The Class of 2015 has a lot to be proud of. One ratings at Band’s State Competitions, Volleyball State Championships, International One-Act Titles, and high academic honors. But the biggest accomplishment that seniors have made the last four years, is the impact they have left on the Borgia community. Each class effects Borgia’s hallways in a different way each year, the class of 2015 is no different. Some seniors have helped the paperless initiative through the iBorgia club while some have led the student section through football and basketball games. Michael Matthews received a high honors scholarship this year and many student organizations, like FBLA, have helped raise money for the International Play. Students like Allie Wilson, Katelyn Kuhlmann and Sara Unnerstall helped plan a prom that seniors can be proud of. Jacob Smith has spent hours in the Video Production Studio creating great Knightly News Live shows for everyone to watch. Sarah Holtmeyer, Molly Arand, Erin Dickey and Rachel Grayson all led the student body through their work in Stuco this year. The senior class voted Caelen McGee and Rachaell Futhey as the
prom king and queen. And Connor Gisburn put hours of work into this years Borgia Fest. There are so many amazing seniors that have made great impacts on the Borgia community that couldn’t be shouted out in my short column. They have shaped the hallways in so many different ways and Borgia wouldn’t be the same without them. With the seniors last few moments at Borgia narrowing down, it’s time for us to really appreciate the marks we have made. I am not going to tell you to ‘appreciate your last moments as a senior because these are the best years of your life.’ If these are the best years of our lives then there’s not much to to look forward to! What I’m going to advise you to do instead is spend the time you have left here appreciating your impacts. You have made a life here for the past four years so now is your chance to recount on memories, say your goodbyes and appreciate the time you have left.
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The Borgia Community was asked to take selfies with their last issue of the Outlet. Here are their submitted photos.