The C&G | Volume IV | Issue 1 | Fall Edition

Volume IV Issue 1

Fall 2015

CRACKING THE CODE: STEM WHAT IT TAKES: MOLLIE BELISLE AND LEXIE KNOX p. 16 THE MEANING BEHIND THE NAME p. 22 A POP OF (SEX) CULTURE p. 38

In an effort to prepare students for the ever-changing world of technology that is transforming our generation, HIES unvails a new program p. 28

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COVER TOC LETTER FROM THE EDITOR STAFF PAGE

LIFESTYLE 6 10 12

EDITOR’S PICKS YOGA YOUR WAY GO NUTS FOR DONUTS

PROFILE 14 16 18

KEITH WHITE: HIS LONGEST JOURNEY YET WHAT IT TAKES: MOLLIE BELISLE AND LEXIE KNOX BACKSTAGE WITH 18 MULLETS

FEATURE 20 22 28

FALL SPORTS SPOTLIGHT THE MEANING BEHIND THE NAME CRACKING THE CODE: STEM

OPINION 34 36 38 40 42

THE QUAD WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT: TALENT OR HARDWORK? A POP OF (SEX) CULTURE THE HIGH ROAD SOCIAL MEDIA BLACKOUT: AN EXPERIMENT

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EDITOR’S NOTE A

s the final C&G “founding father,” I am amazed by our growth in four short years. At the time, the Issue I Volume 1 edition seemed revolutionary compared to the timeless Crimson and Gold newspaper that preceded. I remember sitting in class and choosing the exact paper we wanted, and the excitement that arose once our ideas were actually printed. Looking back, Issue I Volume 1 seems ancient compared to the product that lies in your hands today.

The HIES community has undergone a parallel revolution, evidenced by the STEM building. As investigated in the cover story, this new building is going to provide a tremendous number of opportunities; Underclassmen, enjoy.

C&G Issue IV Volume 1 edition’s cover story focuses on the shift towards STEM, and how the new Upper School Building provides a haven for such a program. To stay on topic, I refrained from discussing the new Media Suite, and thus wanted to take the opportunity here to do so.

Situated on the 2nd floor lies the Media Suite for yearbook, print journalism and broadcast journalism. In terms of print journalism, this magazine would not have been possible were it not for our spacious and state-of-the-art classroom. As a four-year veteran on staff, I spent an endless amount of precious class time going back and forth from

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a makeshift classroom in the senior building to a shoebox-size office in the art room. This new luxury to house our equipment in our own classroom is a true gift, and on behalf of the journalism staff, we are forever grateful. To everyone who contributed to the capital campaign, thank you.

Mrs. Elms, thank you so much for always believing in me, and for always pushing the staff to new heights. Without you, this magazine and journalism program would seize to exist.

Thank you Mr. Durst and Mr. Barton for allowing us to deliver authentic journalism to our community. Thank you to any and all other students and faculty members who made our journalistic dreams a reality. &

WHITNEY WEISS, Editor-in-Chief

THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief WHITNEY WEISS Section Editors LILY HARRINGTON CLAIRE SIMMEL Layout Editors SARAH KALLIS GRACE SIZEMORE CORINNA WADE Online Manager ANNA CARR HANKS Social Media Editor GRACEN BETTS

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Staff Writers CADE ANDERSON KATHERINE BEEN ELLIE EPPERSON JOHNNA GADOMSKI SYDNEY GREEN Contributing Writers CHRIS KELLY WILLIAM MAIER AARON MITCHELL EMMA ROLADER COLE SMITH Advisor DANIELLE ELMS Affiliations Quill & Scroll, NSPA, GSPA and CSPA

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EDITORIAL POLICY C&G is a student publication published for the Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School community. All opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the entire journalism staff or those of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. The C&G staff seeks to accurately report news, ideas and events relevant to our readership in a professional and unbiased manner. All content is controlled and edited by staff advisors and editors. The staff will only published legally protected speech that abide by the legal definitions of libel, obscenity and the invasion of privacy. & 5

Editors’ Picks

GRACEN BETTS, ANNA CARR HANKS, GRACE SIZEMORE, section editors DARYA KHANI, CATE O’KELLEY, contributing writers design, GRACE SIZEMORE

NetfLix

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comedic group of friends enjoy their teenage years and learn independence in the midst of flare jeans and the groovy discos of the 1970s. The cast includes Topher Grace as a smart-mouth boy with a grumpy father, Laura Prepon as the girl next door, and Mila Kunis as the bossy girlfriend.

Also starring Ashton Kutcher, this series includes young loves, lifelong friendships and countless witty jokes to keep the viewers laughing.

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arrated by the familiar voices of famous actors, Girl Rising follows nine inspiring girls living in underdeveloped countries.

Viewers watch as these courageous young ladies find empowerment and strength within themselves as they strive for an education. This documentary will not only bring tears, but will also make viewers awestruck at their incredible perseverance.

Apps

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nlike Instagram, Twitter, and other social media apps, VSCO Cam allows users to post their photos on their “grid” without receiving likes or comments, while also concealing the user’s ability to see followers. Array of filters are available. To help further set this app apart from the crowd, there is a journal feature, allowing users to publish a personalized journal entry to capture their memories.

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ust like other map apps, Waze gets users to and from their destinations.

However, unlike other GPS systems, Waze’s state-of-theart technology provides real time traffic control, which helps to direct users to their destination in a timely manner.

Powered by social media, the app generates its information real time and from users. This interactive map app is perfect for urban users because it previews obstacles in the road such as car wrecks, police officers and construction.

Movies

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ilmed in 1996, Scream was directed by the recently deceased Wes Craven.

Starring Courtney Cox, David Arquette and Drew Barrymore, this cult classic sensationalizes a murderer in the small town of Woodsboro. Although scary, this film is perfect for those who want to be thrilled, yet not horrified. Watch and see who is causing all of these people to scream.

classic Halloween movie safe enough for the entire family to watch, The Haunted Mansion is a comedic, cheesy flick with a little bit of a fear factor. Jim Evers (Eddie Murphy), a realtor, intends to make a quick stop at an old mansion for sale before the family camping trip, but it soon turns into a wild adventure through a mysterious house full of ghosts and horror. You may know this movie because of the famous Disney attraction which brings this story to life.

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outh watering and creatively crafted foods fill the seemingly endless pages of Spoon Fork Bacon. This site is easy to maneuver, with eight different categories based on the type of food and occasion a certain food is best suited. Variety is plentiful when it comes to the recipes illustrated on this site, so there is no doubt that there is one to suit your cravings.

Updated almost daily, each recipe featured is sure to inspire the culinary artist inside anyone.

VINTAGEREVIVALS

ut of the ordinary images featured on the Vintage Revivals home page immediately draws the attention of the viewers and leaves them eager to explore the idea-packed site even further. Inspiration is pouring out of each category listed, allowing for the viewers to cultivate design ideas of their own. The step-by-step DIY projects demonstrated are unique and achievable, perfect for anyone looking to spice up their living spaces without spending too much time.

Books

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n Ben Carson’s book You Have a Brain: Teen’s Guide to Think Big, the Republican presidential candidate discusses various obstacles he has overcome.

Throughout his life, he has accumulated concepts in order to “Think Big”. Using personal anecdotes from his career, Carson demonstrates how each concept affects his decisions, which provides valuable lessons for readers.

Applying his “Think Big” principle can get readers one step closer to their goals.

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he memoir by Maya Van Wagenen, Popular, is the story of a modern girl following vintage advice on how to survive middle school.

Van Wagenen discovers Betty Cornell’s Teenage Guide To Popularity in her father’s office.

When her mother suggests she follow the guidelines in her newly found treasure, Van Wagenen embarks on a humor filled journey packed with new friends, embarrassing moments, and triumphs that make for a noteworthy 8th grade year.

Music KATHERINE BEEN, staff writer design, GRACE SIZEMORE

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t is difficult to label this band within one genre, as their work is sprinkled with rap, synth, drums and delightful ukulele.

Blurryface, their newest album, starts off strong with band member Tyler Joseph rapping accompanied by Josh Dun on the drums. Their varying style is the reason this album delivers a thrilling listen. The most popular song on the album, Tear in my Heart, includes the multi-talented Joseph not only playing piano, but also singing. Hopefully, this deserving album will soon earn more commercial recognition.

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elanie Martinez, a more alternative version of Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry, provides enticing electronic and pop hits on her new album, Cry Baby. Martinez’s sound is characterized by a mixture of darker themes and dance music.

Combining deep and emotional lyrics with quirky sound effects, tracks Soap and Sippy Cup treat listeners to a unique musical experience. Pity Party ties in subtle references to Lesley Gore’s 1963 song It’s My Party, yet maintains originality. Similar to Indie-pop artist Halsey, Martinez mixes her emotions with alternative sounds to create her music.

Colors Halsey- BADLANDS Vegas Lights Panic! At the Disco- Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die! Cigarette Daydreams Cage the Elephant- Melophobia Take Me Out Franz Ferdinand- Franz Ferdinand Soap Melanie Martinez- Cry Baby Guns For Hands Twenty One Pilots- Vessel

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lternative band Panic! At The Disco’s newest single Death of a Bachelor was premiered by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy. The song is a tribute to Frank Sinatra who would have turned 100 this year, as well as the recently married lead singer Brendon Urie. The track will officially release on the upcoming album, presenting a sound similar to the work of Beyoncé mixed with it’s iconic Sinatra influence and the band’s synthesized beats.

Although not released on iTunes, this track is definitely worth a listen on YouTube.

Stressed Out Twenty One Pilots- Blurryface Dead Inside Muse- Drones Daylight Matt & Kim- Grand Cameras Matt & Kim- Sidewalks Mosquito Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Mosquito West End Kids New Politics- Viking Doubt Twenty One Pilots- Blurryface Kisser Step Rockets- Kisser

Fashion F GRACEN BETTS, ANNA CARR HANKS, SARAH KALLIS, section editors design, GRACE SIZEMORE modeling by AUBREY PRITCHETT & WILL EPPERSON photography by GRACEN BETTS

all 2015 trends bring us suede, fringe, flare pants, high waisted pants and skirts, and everything 70’s inspired for women. Shift dresses and mini skirts are also making a comeback. Men’s trends include vests, sweaters, and flannels, and gender-neutral trends include chunky knit sweaters, turtlenecks, plaid, loafers, Chelsea boots, headphones, and oversized coats. Earthy greens, neutrals, mauve, reds, and navies are trendy colors for this season, and can be seen in both men’s and women’s clothing. As usual, classic items such as boots, jeans, scarves, and sweaters are back in for trends that are easy to pull off for both genders. &

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YOUR WAY EMMA ROLADER, contributing writer design, WHITNEY WEISS graphics, GRACE SIZEMORE & WHITNEY WEISS

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can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible” is probably one of the most common excuses you hear when adventuring i n t o yoga class with someone who has never stepped foot on a mat.

Most of you are probably thinking, “Well, that is true” and I am happy to inform you, you are wrong. The best thing about yoga is anyone can do it, and I am here to help you get into that first ‘asana.’

From asanas - or postures - of arm balances, backbends, binds and inversions, yoga’s diversity of style and meaning is what makes it unique. The idea of yoga can, and does, mean different things to different people. Why? Because it has a broad spectrum of applications and benefits that vary with everybody that tries the practice. For me, yoga’s adaptability to every type of body is what defines its greatest strength.

Yoga is a mind and body practice. It has historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy, which introduces the question: is yoga exercise or religion or neither? To that question, I have no answer but rather some suggestions on what it is to me. Various styles

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of yoga combine breathing techniques, physical postures, and meditation. The word yoga itself means “union”: So, despite the fact that many people think of yoga as physical exercises, it revolves around harmonizing the body with the mind and breath.

The practice of yoga is incredibly freeing; it lets the yogi decide how much he or she wants to do, what variation of a posture you want to do, and how much you want to focus on internal meditation. With so many choices in your practice, yoga is anything you want it to be.

Yoga also has lots of health benefits. It is seen as a natural therapy that increases your range of motion and mobility. It raises your ability to focus and helps you breath more efficiently. For athletes looking to get better at their sport, using yoga as a cross training exercise is incredibly advantageous. For anyone looking to strengthen their bodies or calm their minds, yoga is exactly what you need.

TYPES OF YOGA Perhaps one of the coolest things about modern yoga is the vast number of types one can practice. Below are three types that may peak your interest: 1. Bikram Yoga: If you love to sweat, this is for you! This practice is typically in heated rooms at temperatures of 100+ degrees and high humidity. Bikram is always a series of 26 poses that are designed to strengthen muscles.

2. Yin Yoga: If you like to meditate, you’re in luck. Yin practices seated postures that focus on the connective tissues in your lower body. Poses are held for anywhere between one and 10 minutes.

And while the aim is to increase flexibility, it is perfect for athletes with overworked muscles and joints.

3. Vinyasa Yoga (My personal favorite): If you like to move and breathe, this is for you. This practice is known for it’s fluid, movement-intensive postures. The aim is to link every moment to breath and it is a killer workout.

the BEST yoga STUDIOS IN ATLANTA

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RED HOT YOGA STUDIO

THUNDERBOLT POWER YOGA

Red Hot Yoga specialize in Hot and Power yoga with 6 different class types for beginners and advanced yogis.

Thunderbolt is a power yoga studio with well-trained instructors, lots of class choices, and an always energetic and playful atmosphere.

redhotyogastudios.com 721 Miami Cir NE #106

thunderboltpoweryoga.com 3872 Roswell Rd NE #C4

BALANCE YOGA

COREPOWER YOGA

With an incredibly intimate class space, Balance puts a heavy emphasis on the “language” ofyoga, using traditional posture names and breathing techniques.

With so many classes and so many difficult types of classes, CorePower Yoga is a great place for all skill levels to try out.

balanceyogaatlanta.com 524 East Pace Ferry Rd NE

corepoweryoga.com 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #204

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The hottest places in Atlanta to find artisan donuts for the new era of breakfast desserts CORINNA WADE, layout editor

Revolution DOughnUTS 908 West Collegeave Decatur, GA www.revolutiondoughnuts.com

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gourmet donut shop located in the heart of trendy Decatur, Revolution puts a new, nutritious twist on the traditionally decadent donut. These mouthwatering pastries combine healthy and delicious in a revolutionary way, as they are baked with organic flour and other high quality ingredients like Callebaut chocolate, fresh seasonal fruit, and pure vanilla. Not surprising, they also offer a variety of options for those who are vegan or have sensitivities to gluten, eggs, or dairy. Catering to all doughnut lovers, there are traditional yeast-style or cake-style available. It is impossible, no matter what your preference may be, to go wrong with any of these toothsome treats. Thanks to Revolution, donuts no longer have to be a guilty pleasure.

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SUBLIME DOughNUTS

535 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 www. Sublimedoughnuts.com

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ocated on Tenth Street in Midtown Atlanta, Sublime Doughnuts warmly welcomes its customers with a painted mural of Atlanta on its walls and large sofas decorated with donut pillows- a favorite for the younger crowd. From bacon to balsamic vinegar, Sublime uses unique ingredients to elevate their donut flavor. Sublime is not only known for their use of eccentric ingredients, but also for their original ice cream burger. Their most popular, the Oreo Ice Cream Burger, consists of a traditional donut topped with a decadent vanilla glaze and Oreo crumbles, cut in half filled with solid vanilla ice cream - the perfect answer to any overindulgent sugary cravings. Sublime’s motto, “Eat one that’s worth it”, fully explains their belief that if you are going to have a donut, have one that is sublime.

Specialty donuts: Fresh Strawberry N Cream, Smores, and Dulce de Leche Donut pictured: Oreo

davinci’s DONUTS

5610 Glenridge Dr. Suite 103 Sandy Springs, GA 30342 http://www.davincisdonuts.com

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ust a short drive from school, DaVinci’s Donuts is located right here in Sandy Springs and offers a wide variety of gourmet donuts. Unlike most donut shops, DaVinci’s offers the opportunity to “create your own” donut. The process is simple: choose which icing, drizzle, and toppings you would like, creating your very own divine creation. If you are feeling adventurous, DaVinci’s has an exquisite collection including their famous “Maple Bacon” and “M&M” flavor. Another factor that makes this shop so unique is their use of “cake-like” dough. Not only does their dough stray from the traditional ways, but so does their size.

Their petite size creates the perfect excuse to try them all.

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Due to his well known obsession with all things Disney, White decorates his room with a variety of Disney items. Star Wars, Princess Rapunzel, and Amazing Hulk are a few of the characters that he proudly displays on his desk.

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Gifted by former students, these handcrafted Fertility twins are from Kenya and Nigeria. According to African legend, these statues induce birth and ensure a healthy delivery.

As a proud graduate of Morehouse college, White cannot help but show off his school spirit.

“Looking at King’s life, education for him was a way to make the world a better place,” said White.

HIS LONGEST JOURNEY YET SYDNEY GREEN, staff writer design, GRACE SIZEMORE

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eith White sat down at his counselor’s desk at Lakeside High School. It was senior year and he was budding with optimism about the future. He excelled in football, and made life long friends. His counselor sauntered in and plopped down on the chair across from him. Their talk about the future began, but quickly ended when his counselor exclaimed, “You won’t make it one year in Morehouse with your grades.”

Right then and there, sitting in that bleak office, Keith White decided on his passion: education.

“I wanted to pursue education because I felt like it was not my counselor’s place to put me down. From then on, I would try my best to find a way for students to find their voice and make the world a better place.

I wanted to dispel the myth and stereotype of African American men and be a positive influence on students,” said White.

Born in a segregated hospital in Buckhead, Georgia that eventually closed in 1978, Keith White began his life in Atlanta.

He dreamed of becoming a comedian, but as time went on, his passion became education.

In spite of his counselor’s doubt and pessimism, he attended Morehouse College and successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development with a focus in Early Childhood Education. While immensely satisfied with his accomplishments, he dared to go even further and earned a Master’s of Science in Higher Education and Administration from the University of Rhode Island.

White has an extensive resume: before he became the Associate Director of Admissions at HIES, he worked closely with Phillips

Academy, followed by the ABC (A Better Chance) program. ABC helps to recognize and award scholarships for underprivileged and minority students. In addition to these responsibilities, he acted as the president of the diversity practitioners group of the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools for 7 years.

“I try to attract not only students of color, but look at diversity for what it is, not just students of color, but students from different religions or students with physical challenges,” said White.

Coming up on his 10th year working at HIES, White has been able to extend his work and influence to other upper school departments other than admissions. He conducts individual and group tours, advises various clubs, works as the liaison between Holy Innocents’ and National Center for Civil and Human Rights, coordinates with the athletic department, nominates students for scholarships, and even teaches a new course this year - Justice and Equity.

While he does work a lot, he makes time for other things he loves, including: spending time with his family, listening to Disney podcasts, listening to music, and reading comic books.

White’s journey so far has impacted the HIES community as he guides many students toward the path of greatness.

“My hope and aim is to help every student regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, and to change an international, 21st century society. I hope to be a positive influence on every student that I come across, and hope that I have been that, and that the students know that they can always come to me for support,” said White. &

“We can’t fulfill our purpose without embracing the valuable things that God has given us, whether it be physical capability, culture, or ethnicity.”

Always known to lend a helping hand, White has uniforms available for new students - a gift from former families.

While recovering from back surgery last year, members of the student body and administration gifted White with these sentimental items.

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What it Takes: Mollie Belisle & Lexie Knox A look into the journey of two soccer stars

CADE ANDERSON, staff writer design, GRACEN BETTS

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ugust, 2013. Freshmen Mollie Belisle and Lexie Knox stepped onto the HIES campus like any average student. By spring, both were named starters of the varsity soccer team. They were celebrities in the halls, as it’s an honor to be on the varsity squad, let alone be one of the best. Little did they know, this was just beginning.

“I mean I just started playing [soccer] as a little girl who was put into it at the YMCA. I always talk to my dad about how I never ever expected to play like I do now and even going to college to play and it just kind of happened…just as a fun activity for a little kid.” said Belisle.

To the average junior, ACT/SAT scores and activities that build up a college resume are the main priorities. For Belisle, who recently verbally committed to play soccer at the University of Georgia, and Knox, who committed in the spring of her sophomore year to Mississippi State University - it’s different.

Through determination, perseverance, and a tenacious mental attitude, both athletes propelled themselves into the game of soccer and eventually caught the eye of some of the top coaches in the SEC. The time and energy put into every practice and every game of their soccer career so far has paid off.

Before committing in their teenage years, their history with the

sport goes back to their childhood. “It’s funny because my family is a basketball family,” said Knox. Continuing, “Everybody in my family loves basketball and one time, my cousin tried to throw me a basketball to see if I would throw it and I ended up kicking the ball. I fell but I just kept kicking it and my dad said, ‘I think I am going to put her up for soccer.’”

That was not the case for Belisle, as it took time for her to play competitively.

“I started playing soccer when I was 3 years old at the YMCA...and then when I was 8 years old, all my friends decided that they wanted to play more intensely so they went and joined Concorde,” said Belisle. Continuing, “I cried when I heard they were going because I didn’t want to go but I didn’t want to leave them.” It was a challenging decision for her to make at such a young age, but, with the help of her family, she ended up making a decision that would eventually allow her to the next level.

With commitment comes sacrifice. The time and effort put into every practice and every game can wear an individual down. As players become older and the play becomes more competitive, the number of outings, parties, and family trips missed only increases. In order to further their skill development and exposure, Belisle and Knox each play soccer for a club, or a team not affiliated

“In Lexie and Mollie, we have two of the most talented soccer players in both our region as well as in the entire state.”

- Coach Schmitt

Gracen Betts/STAFF WRITER UGA soccer committ Mollie Belisle finds inspiration from her dad because of his “go-get em’” and cheerful attitude, even in the worst circumstances.

After meeting famous soccer player Michelle Akers, MSU soccer committ Lexie Knox found her inspirational due to her ability to overcome injuries.

with school. Many club teams on average have practices 2 to 3 times a week and games or tournaments on the weekend. All that time added up leaves little room for schoolwork, let alone time with friends. The endless running, the painful blisters, the dehydration, the unpleasant collisions all make for gritty athletes willing to do what it takes.

To be as dedicated/talented/fortunate as Belisle and Knox, a focused mentality is key. With 10 minutes left on the clock and a tied up score, both Belisle and Knox think, “Just score - Don’t stop running. Just keep running because you never know what could happen.”

“The hardest part is definitely the competition,” Knox said.

Continuing, “Because you are playing competition at your level and being able to push through knowing that they are in college, you know 20 years old, and you are coming in at 18.”

After just two years of playing for HIES, Belisle has already become a leader for the team. Last year, she surpassed the record for the most goals in one season: now 31. Belisle has also become a captain for her U17 (Under 17 years of age) club team at Concorde Fire, one of the best teams in Georgia and the country. Belisle practices 3 times a week for about 2 hours a day, which involves warm ups, technical work, and pickup games with offense versus defense.

Knox, too, has become a leader for her team: BUSA ECNL in Birmingham, AL. Because it takes over two hours to drive to Birmingham, she can only practice with the team once a week for an hour and a half, but Knox practices on her own, too. BUSA, just like Concorde and many

other club teams, start off with warm-ups, then drills and technical work, and finally move on to practice games.

Premier club soccer leagues usually practice and play all year long, but for the past two years both girls have played for HIES during the spring. HIES varsity girls soccer coach Clayton Schmitt is looking forward to start his second season.

“In Lexie and Mollie, we have two of the most talented soccer players in both our region as well as in the entire state.” said Schmitt “The Girls Soccer program at HI is a very similar environment to playing soccer in college,” says Schmitt. “With both myself and Wes Anania (our girls’ assistant coach) having coached at the college level, we incorporate a lot of the same elements at HI, including offseason strength & conditioning activities (with Coach Peter), scouting, video review, and a training environment similar to what they will see in college.”

Schmitt thinks very highly of Lexie and Mollie’s talent on the field and he believes “Lexie is an exceptional athlete, and her ability both defending and with the ball at her feet will serve her well at the collegiate level.” He continued, “Mollie also is very athletic, and has both the physical and mental makeup to be an elite goal-scorer in the SEC.” &alitat

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BACKSTAGE

18 Mullets

Getting to know this local up-and-coming high school band

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18 Mullets performing at Battle of the Bands in February 2015.

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very Sunday night, HIES junior Zach Henry’s basement is thumping with melodic sound as the band ‘18 Mullets’ rehearses classics along the lines of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye or their own take on the alternative rock song, “Under the Bridge” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

18 Mullets, a local band, is made up of HIES students Zach Henry (guitar, vocals), Iain Thomas (drums, vocals), Ben Myer (bass), Ziggy Zoller (guitar), and Westminster student Ian Payne (keyboard).

The idea to form a band spawned in the winter of Henry and Payne’s freshman year back in 2013, when the boys were frequently playing music together. It came about playing “acoustic tunes at the beach” and by that summer, Thomas and Myer tagged along due to similar tastes in music and the desire to play together.

The name ‘18 Mullets’ was finalized after a series of name changes, starting with ‘Terminal South.’ “[Terminal South] was our name at one point”, said Payne. Adding, “and some people liked ‘Dot Biz’”, but the boys all eventually agreed upon the name ‘18 Mullets’. Since there has been disagreement on the name, they wanted to come up with a name that “was very interesting and appealing to every one of us”.

The group usually gets a gig once every two months through friends of their parents or for school functions, giving them time to balance their schoolwork and athletics with their music career. While they are usually hired to play covers of their favorite artists, they “do write some of [their] own music” as well. Writing music can be difficult, but inspiration comes to them from life experiences.

Thomas says that he tries to write “in [his] room or on a long car ride.”

Henry explains that the band ‘The Strokes’ inspires him, and Thomas adds that his musical inspiration is Anthony Keidis of ‘the Red Hot Chili Peppers’. Zoller and Myer agree that they are both inspired by the iconic Jimi Hendrix.

With an eclectic mix of sound, it is hard to categorize 18 Mullets into just one genre. Although they do write their own music, the band usually performs covers.

“I’d say our genre is a mixture of reggae, funk, and classic rock,” said Thomas.

“And alternative,” adds Myer.

“I’d also say it’s southern rock,” said Payne.

“Definitely some classic, too,” adds Zoller.

For the sake of keeping it simple,, Henry would categorize it as “southern rock jam fusion.”

This group of boys easily represents self-expression and following one’s passion.

“Performing live music is my favorite thing because it’s like you’re in a whole different world,” Thomas shares.

Their largest venue was at Buckhead Theatre, performing in Battle of the Bands, an event to support awareness and raise money for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. They ended up winning the competition, and they “were nowhere near expecting it,” said Henry.

Gearing towards the future, Zoller jokes that he is looking forward to the band’s, “world tour!”

But in all seriousness, “it’s given us a lot. It’s a really cool bond between us five guys where we can get together and enjoy something like music because we all have such similar tastes,” said Thomas.

They’d like to make the most of this year before Myer heads off to college next fall, and are just “going with the flow.”&

FALL SPORTS

COLE SMITH, contributing writer design, GRACE SIZEMORE

Senior captain Jackson Miller calls an offensive play to his fellow teammates.

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Football

The Golden Bears’ Football 2015 season was truly epitomized by the aspects of hard work, a “team before me” motto, and a never quit attitude. After spending the summer in the weight room and on the field, the team finally suited up to see where they stood against its highly talented schedule. The season started off with a boom, as they picked up experience in scrimmages with a win against Union County and a tie against Mount Pisgah. They continued fighting, but picked up tough loses at the hands of much larger schools Cambridge and Riverwood.

The Bears’ resilience would not stop, as they picked up a huge win against George Walton. A few players with noticeable performances were Alfredo Granier, Martin Williams, Jackson Miller, Nic Hewitt, Ken Brunson, Max Walton, Edward Verdree, Christian Ketchup and more.

HIES battled hard in 6AA losses to Pace and Hapeville, but got solid play from Martin Williams, Nic Hewitt, Max Walton, Jackson Miller and Asher Spivey.

Throughout the season, there was a lot of adversity the Golden Bears had to face. But the team’s true character was shown in these tough times. A prime example of the team’s “we before me” motto came when original QB Christian Ketchup opted to switch positions and let Alfredo Granier step in to play the position, putting the team’s success before his. Although the record might not show it, the team’s hard work should not be ignored, and the Holy Innocents’ community should be proud.

Volleyball

After winning the Class AA state championship a year ago, the Lady Bears’ Volleyball team had high expectations going into the season.

First, in a rematch of the Class AA State championship, the squad had a big time win against Lovett, sweeping them 3-0. From there, the team went 4-0 at the Lovett Play Date, sweeping Westminster and came away 2-1 wins against both Weslyan and GAC. All of these wins and achievements wouldn’t have been possible without the senior leadership of Haley Collins, who continued to separate herself on offense with a team high 128 kills at one point, and Sarah Porter, who leads the team in assists and serving aces. Another senior who has strived this season is Nicole Cohen, who has been exceptional at digs and blocks. Other seniors who have made a significant impact are Joanna Wright, Helaina Theos, Kat Glover, Kathleen Ford, Sarah Porter and Holly Barrett. Our community truly has had the pleasure to watch such a great group of seniors grow on and off the court, while making the HIES name known around the country for their accomplishments. This season, yet again, exemplified that the dynasty of the HIES Lady Bears Volleyball team has no intention on stopping now.

Senior Nicole Cohen digs the ball while sophomore Kate Chesser covers from her defensive position.

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Cross Country

Historically, the Golden Bears’ Cross Country team has been a force to reckon with, as we always competed with top schools around the state. This year has proven to be no different. In the early season race of the Battle of Sandy Springs, the team saw great success both on the girl and boy’s sides. Bryn Foster finished as the top girl with the time of 13:03, while Illeana Zeissner, Kate Waters and Grace Brock finished close behind. The boys race saw stellar performances around Ben Davies, James Devine, Zach Henry and Zain Bashey. As the season continued, the Bears saw very good performances at the Battle of Atlanta, and the Roy Benson Double Dip. Both the boys and girls sides of the Cross Country team saw mind-blowing performances this season. On the boys side, runners like Ben Davies, Zach Henry, James Devine and Zain Bashey all had consistent, yet stellar performances at just about any meet they ran in. Ben Davies, junior, continued to show his stuff, as he was found around the top of the leader board at just about any race he ran in. For the girls, the fab four of Bryn Foster, Illeana Ziessner, Kate Waters and Grace Brock was apparent throughout the season. The leader for the girls was Bryn Foster, sophomore, who has continued to make a name for herself over the course of the season. The Bears’ Cross Country squad was aided by these runners, but as a collective whole had another fantastic season that our school can certainly be proud of.

Freshman Porter Null paces himself on a difficult track.

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Softball

The Lady Bears’ Softball team proved to be as promising as the preseason hype, as they consisted of a strong defense, capped off with stellar pitching by Kate Chapman. Even though the Lady Bears graduated five starters, the team had a group of five experienced seniors and a strong underclassman core. The squad proved themselves in the opener, when they rallied from trailing 7-3 and picking up the W with the final score of 9-7. The team continued to roll picking up wins against Kings Ridge, Coosa, Whitfield, GAC, St. Pius and Pace. The Lady Bears competed for the top spots of their region against Pace and Weslyan.

Many players stepped up for the Lady Bears throughout the course of the season. To start, very stellar consistent play from Patterson Williams was apparent throughout the season. She never failed to contribute big time offense to the team, being one of the more consistent hitters on the team. Janie McCloskey was a huge part of this team, being the team’s number one catcher and never failed to crush the ball.

Other contributors to the team’s success are Elizabeth Williams, Kate Chapman, Ashley Patton and Grace Kasper. The Lady Bears’ had an successful year and the school should be proud of these girls for their hard work!

Senior Kate Chapman throws a fast pitch to the opponent. Chapman is a fouryear varsity softball veteran.

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MEANING BEHIND THE NAME The legacy behind the Holy Innocents’ namesake

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Early HIES students pose next to their school bus in 1960 Photo Courtesy of HIES Archives

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Abigail Pagano and Delaney Miller make cards for the Send-A-Smile Club

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eatly sewn into HIES shirts and proudly hung at the front of school, the name, “Holy Innocents’” is inescapable around campus. But, where does the name “Holy Innocents’” come from? Who exactly were the holy innocents?

The name originates from a story in the New Testament that took place shortly after the proclamation of the coming of Jesus. King Herod heard the news that the Messiah was coming and did not love the idea of a tiny baby challenging his power. So, to eliminate the threat of this proclaimed Messiah, King Herod decreed the massacre of all infant boys. Although Jesus managed to elude the king’s decree, countless innocent children were murdered. The first martyrs of Christianity, these victims were coined the “holy innocents”.

A group of murdered infants may not be the typical namesake for a school. However, the history of the name took another turn in 1872.

For those in AP US History, you know (or should know) that 1872 is shortly after the end of the Civil War. Significantly impacted by the war, Atlanta and its streets were full of suffering individuals—many of which were orphans. A group of Episcopalians gathered together, wanting to help out these vulnerable children. They established their base in what

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is now downtown Atlanta, by the Varsity on 16th street, and passionately protected children suffering in their community.

When turning to the Bible to look for a name for themselves, they came upon the story of the holy innocents. They liked it, given the mission they were fighting for: the holy innocents of their day.

“I wish that we could say today that children are no longer the victims of violence, and we are working here for that day. But, unfortunately, there are still children in Atlanta and the world that die at the hands of violence.” said the Reverend Michael Sullivan.

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church soon grew into a thriving community and place of worship. However, by an unfortunate turn of industrialization, I-85 now runs through where the original church was located. The name and mission survived through a group of people that loved the spirit and legacy of Holy Innocents’. Rebuilt in the little known suburb of Sandy Springs, Holy Innocents’ re-opened its doors in 1954.

A short five years later, the school community that we all know and love was formed as well.

Founded by a group of determined individuals that actively sought to mitigate child suffering, the Holy Innocents’ community of 1872 and the

Johnna Gadomski helps kids with homework through the Change A Life Club

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Holy Innocents’ community of 2015 share that same passion for helping suffering children.

This passion, a unique and powerful part of the HIES identity, remains especially strong in the Upper School student body. There are a plethora of clubs that target less-fortunate children, including Atlanta Children’s Charities, Send-A-Smile, UNICEF, and Girlfriends, to name a few. The specific aims of each of these programs range in scope, but they all encapsulate the HIES priority of helping less fortunate children.

Send-A-Smile Club Send-A-Smile focuses on raising the quality of life for hospitalized children. Senior Emma Smith, President of Send-A-Smile, articulates that their main goal is “to help kids in hospitals and brighten their day in any way possible… anything that we can do to make these children smile really will help them get through that tough time in their lives.”

UNICEF Club

Atlanta Children’s Charities Club Established by Senior Jackson Miller, Atlanta Children’s Charities Club raises money for underprivileged Atlanta children throughout the year, promoting awareness and generosity for the youth of Atlanta. Miller describes the unacceptable conditions that a lot of Atlanta children are subjected to and reflects that “you see how lucky you are just to be where you are, and you just have to give that back.”

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Similarly, UNICEF Club supports the holy innocents of our day by bringing UNICEF’s goal of mitigating global child suffering to the Holy Innocents’ community through educating, advocating, and fundraising.

Senior Kendall Bennett, co-President of UNICEF Club offers her insight on the importance of remembering the holy innocents of our day: “I think we forget that so much of our basic comforts are not

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Some of Holy Innocents’ first students learn in 1960 HIES Archives / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

entitled to the majority of people on this earth. It’s easy to lose sight of how much disparity there is in the world right now, so anything that puts students minds into perspective is extremely valuable.”

GirlFriends

“And by focusing on that new life we believe that we are calling other people in the world to accountability and then we have to work so that there is a day in the not too distant future where there are no more Holy Innocents.”

-Michael Sullivan

GirlFriends is a non-profit organization made up of high school girls from around the Atlanta area.

Through various fundraising events, the organization raises money for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

“Since the hospital is a non-profit, it simply can’t support itself on its own. Through the efforts of girlFriends and other charities, Children’s Healthcare is able to provide sophisticated treatments to its patients,” says senior Whitney Weiss, co-President of girlFriends, “After spending time myself in the hospital and seeing friends and family members in the hospital, I know how important it is to help Children’s keep its doors open.”

Truly, helping vulnerable children is a huge part of the HIES identity.

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helping orphans in Atlanta after the Civil War, to alleviating child suffering in our local and global community.

In this same spirit, the church plans on building a sixty-foot tower that will oversee a burial site for the holy innocents of our day. The tower will feature the original Holy Innocents’ church bell. Standing on the left of the main church entrance doors, its projected completion is August 2016. The church makes a concerted effort to remember and celebrate the holy innocents.

“We do that not because we are focusing on their death, but because we are focusing on their new life.

And by focusing on that new life we believe that we are calling other people in the world to accountability and then we have to work so that there is a day in the not too distant future where there are no more holy innocents.” says the Reverend Michael Sullivan. &

Parish Hall was HIES’s signature building in 1960.

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0100101010101010010100111100001010110100110100101111001010100011101011101 In reality, all students are academically equipped. While 1101001011110010101000111010111010110011011010010111001000101000100101010 developing the curriculum, Frame chose topics that would not only be interesting and relevant to students, but will also not 011010010111001000101000100101010101010010100111100001010110 011001101101 require any prior knowledge of calculus or physics. As a result, he 001010100011101011101 011001101101001011100100010100010010101010101001010 reveals that the course is “much more like a lab setting rather than 1001000101000100101010101010010100111100001010110100110100101111001010100 a traditional lecture classroom setting.” In a typical class, Frame introduces the topic du jour. From there, he lets his students 0001010110100110100101111001010100011101011101011001101101001011100100010 experiment independently or in groups. By the end of class, 0111010110011011010010111001000101000100101010101010010100111100001010110 Frame wraps up the lesson by comparing the information with the 0101010101010010100111100001010110100110100101111001010100011101011101 01 student’s lab.

Currently in the works, Frame is also developing a second 0100101111001010100011101011101011001101101001011100100010100010010101010engineering course that will supplement material from the first 11010010111001000101000100101010101010010100111100001010110 0110011011010 Engineering Concepts course. Furthermore, the school plans to 01010100011101011101 0110011011010010111001000101000100101010101010010100 pursue a capstone project that is similar to the Global Citizenship program, but exclusively for the engineering or sciences. Upon 0010001010001001010101010100101001111000010101101001101001011110010101000 completion of this three year course, HIES students pursuing 0010101101001101001011110010101000111010111010110011011010010111001000101 engineering in college “would have a head start over their peers,” 1110101100110110100101110010001010001001010101010100101001111000010101101 said Frame.

Mirroring the Global Capstone project, the future Engineering 0110110100101110010001010001001010101010100101001111000010101101001101001 Capstone will allow students to conduct an independent research 1 01100110110100101110010001010001001010101010100101001111000010101101001 project that is partnered with a faculty member.

Sophomore MykellTubbs builds a robot in Engineering Concepts.

1011101011001101101001011100100010100010010101010101001010011110000101011 “We’ve been amazed at how excited our global kids have The class constructs their robots out of Lego parts. been about the 011001101101001011100100010100011010010001001010101010100101 capstone project and how much that has been Julie Fennell/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER 011101011101 a wonderful catapult into colleges.” said HIES Headmaster 0101111001010100011101011101 01100110110100101110010001010001001010101010 Paul Barton. The Engineering Capstone will courses growing up, he is thankful for the 01101001011110010101000111 01011101 011001101101001011 allow students to pursue their STEM-related “I would like to provide experience because he was able to discover passion, and possibly make a meaningful 01001010011110000101011010 011010010111100101010001110 that those classes were not for him. difference in the world. Barton hopes that these opportunities with 11100001010110 01100110110 100100010010101010101001010 “I would like to provide these opportunities students in the program will “take advantage with our engineering tract for kids to say, 10111100101010001110101110 101000100101010101010010100 of our good location, our network, and our our engineering tract for ‘this is or this isn’t for me but either way I’m parent-alumni base” whether it be through a 01111001010100011101011101 011001101101001011100100010 glad I had that experience,’” said Frame. By potential internship or research work.

0111100001010110100110100 students to say, ‘this is or exposing 101111001010100011101011101 lower and middle school students to In order to further prepare students STEM curriculum, HIES would give students 10100010010101010101001010 for the rapidly evolving world, HIES plans this isn’t for me, but either 011110000101011010011010010 the opportunity to truly explore STEM, and rollout STEM programs to the lower and 01100 to01100110110100101110 010001010001001010101010100 potentially pique interest. middle school within the next few years. In the way I’m glad I had that 01001011110010101000111010 111010110011011010010111001 “I would like to see STEM be a really defined past, all students have been required to take way of doing things for us – a way of teaching, 01010011110000101011010011 010010111100101010001110101 standard courses like geometry and biology - experience.’” a way of learning in these inter-related areas all never engineering or computing.

00100010100010010101010101 001010011110000101011010011 the way through,” said Barton. Continuing, he Influenced by his own high school -Ian Frame 11010010111001000101000100 101010101010010100111100001 “would love to see us be known as a premier experience, Frame believes that every student global school and a premier STEM program”, 10101100110110100101110010 001010001001010101010100101 should be exposed to an engineering or technical course of some one that excites its students and faculty. sort. While he openly0110011011010010111001000101000100101010101010010100111100 admits to disliking his writing and literature 00011101011101 011101 011001101101001011100001111000010101101001101001011110010101000 Fall 2015 | C&G | 31

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QUAD” AARON MITCHELL Freshman

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Seeing the hard work of other people and how it has benefited them motivates me since I can become discouraged if things don’t go well the first time. It reassures me that I can achieve whatever I desire as long as I work hard and make the right decisions.

For example, whenever I see a Time-Lapse video from a popular artist and see how many hours they pour into each piece, it motivates me to pick up my pen or pencil and work even harder.

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CHRIS KELLY Sophomore

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Nobody wants to be average; everybody wants to be their best.

Being average is a scary thought because you are no different than the person next to you.

This pushes me to be the best at everything I do because I don’t want to be like the person next to me. I want to be better than them.

I want to differentiate myself from everybody else and be the best I can be.

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Q: WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? C&G ASKED. YOU ANSWERED.

GRACE SIZEMORE Junior

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Academically, I’m most motivated by the fact that once I accomplish the task at hand, I will have prepared myself to do well. I don’t enjoy being confused in the classroom, so I know that if I try my best to accomplish what is assigned, I’ll be on the right track to doing well. Also, if I ever find myself in a position where the work is straining, I will set rewards for myself to look forward to after I finish.

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JOHNNA GADOMSKI Senior

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My primary academic motivation is to get the most out of my time in school. With so many individuals in this world deprived of an education, the fantastic opportunities offered at HIES are a privilege. I believe that when we are fortunate enough to be educated, we have a responsibility to take advantage of it and give it back. I want to positively impact the world, and by pushing myself academically I am equipping myself to do as much as I can with this life.

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TALENT WILLIAM MAIER, contributing writer

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t’s something that’s drilled into our heads extremely early on in our lives, universally championed and vastly propagated. Industriousness is an extremely reputable and prized trait in the eyes of many. Business owners, managerial workers, and teachers alike will confidently count on diligent workers to complete their assignments and be on top of any responsibilities required of them by their work setting.

However, this productivity is frequently demeaned by the lack of skill/proficiency of the workers. It’s important to work hard in order to complete one’s responsibilities, but greatly more so to minister to such tasks effectively, skillfully, and articulately.

The debate can be boiled down to the classic “quality vs. quantity” debate. Skillful workers with average work ethic will yield valuable and significant work. Averagely skilled workers with high work ethic will yield work that merits less comprehensiveness and less relevance. A smaller amount of applicable and thorough work bears an advantage over a larger amount of undistinguished and forgettable work for a number of reasons. One, the hard worker may not understand or comprehend an assignment that a talented, knowledgeable worker will, potentially causing them to exert their hard work in an entirely incorrect way relative to the task at hand. This produces a large amount of work that has no

application, and therefore is virtually valueless.

However, I do think it is important to point out my own bias on the topic. As someone with a low work ethic, I frequently coast along by using talent as a means of shortening the total amount of time I spend working on something. However, this allots me extra time to focus on other topics and responsibilities, thus allowing me to be more productive than an individual who focuses a lot of hard work into each of their assignments. For instance, 3 large assignments that would take me around an hour may take an averagely skilled hard worker around two, as I would spend much less time working on them and use talent and comprehension to catalyze the working process. This enables me to be more efficient in completing my work, and additionally yields a comprehensive, thought out product.

The only advantage that hard workers hold over talented workers is the ability to complete mundane, repetitive tasks at a faster rate.

The specification and specialization of labor is achievable much more efficiently through the means of talent than through hard work in that talented workers are simply predisposed to be more competent in some areas than other. And it is exactly this specialized labor that merits more value than mundane, flat, and simple labor.

9% believe talent is more important* 91% believe hard work is more important* *According to a survey of 316 HIES students

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evin Durant famously said, “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” This philosophy is especially important for students in the midst of tests, sports games, performances, and college applications. Talent may give you a head start, but hard work finishes the race.

Necessary even with talent present, hard work can stand on it’s own as impressive - but the same cannot be true of talent without hard work.

Whereas the story of the underdog is impressive, the story of talent without hard work can be tragic. Personally, I love hearing the story of someone who overcame odds and worked hard to be successful.

More satisfaction comes after hard work to reach a goal, instead of accomplishing it with pure talent. Universally esteemed, hard work is always valued whereas talent of the world are constantly fluctuating.

Thomas J. Stanley studied many millionaires for his book, The Millionaire Mind, and found that most weren’t A-students, didn’t score highly on tests, and weren’t expected the be successful. However, they all worked hard to become the millionaires they are today. While not everyone is

born with talent, we all have the capacity to work hard, therefore we all have a chance to succeed.

The mind is the most powerful tool, and if a person commits to something, they can accomplish it. Imagine a world where the only way to succeed is with talent. If that is the case, then your success would be determined before you were born. Fortunately, we do not live in a world like that, and everyone is able to succeed by the learned effort of working hard.

Oprah Winfrey for example; she was sexually abused throughout her childhood, lived in a very poor family, and became pregnant at age 14.

Although the odds were stacked against her, she was able to overcome and eventually dominate the media landscape. Although she was talented, she could not overcome the difficulties and obstacles in her early childhood without hard work.

No one is born CEO of a company. They have to put in a lot of effort to get to that point. The bottom line is, talent will only take you so far, and the rest is up to the amount of effort you are willing to put in.

Magazines portray an unrealistic idea of beauty that teenage girls are susceptible to believe.

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A Pop of (Sex) Culture

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urn on channel 56 Entertainment News. The anchors wrap up coverage how supermodel Heidi Klum suffered an unfortunate nip-slip while saving her children’s drowning nanny. Uh-oh. Cut to commercial break. Sitting on a beautiful beach is none other than 5’9, toned, and tan Nina Agdal eating a Hardee’s hamburger.

The fact that women are still making 77 cents to the dollar and we have yet to have a woman as president are in part due to the accepted image of women portrayed to us everyday. Women are lesser beings, second class citizens. This might be seen as an over generalization; however, it is currently the prevailing image of how women are depicted in most areas of society.

While misogyny and extreme gender bias are evident in politics, the workforce, and everyday life, it is most glaringly visible in the media. When it comes to what the media portrays, our leniency for this culture has ultimately perpetuated gender bias, objectification, and misogyny. However, it is hard to escape the lucite box we have built around ourselves.

There is no one person to blame for this misfortune, but an entire system.

For example, turn on any tv show, such as Game of Thrones, or any movie, like the Wolf of Wall Street, and you will most likely see a lead male role with a plethora of women, or women’s bodies to be more accurate, parading around, only there for his satisfaction. It should come as no surprise that less than 10 percent of directors in the industry are women, meaning men are making decisions about these portrayals, and the worst part is, we let it happen.

The music industry also plays an influential role in perpetuating objectification and gender bias. There are one too many rap and pop songs that identify women or girls as being next to nothing, just as Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines comes close to justifying rape culture. When the majority of teenagers listen to an average of 13 hours of music a week, there is absolutely no doubt that what they are listening to is having an impact on their view of women or themselves. As long

as teenagers are exposed to this toxic mindset, there is little hope of change in the near future. Those kids grow into positions of power or consumers - it is an unfortunate and flawed domino effect.

There is a constant need to caliber one’s self worth based on their appearance and that is a direct effect of the message the media and the industry of pop culture is putting out. Comparably, there is an expectation some men face as they see outstanding characters such as those from Magic Mike and The Wolf of Wall Street, who are in shape and strut about with gorgeous women at their disposal and more money than they know what to do with. There is an obligation society has ingrained that forces men to act as the providers and the knights in shining armor. However, while objectification of men presents an issue, people gravitate to issues of objectification of women as it is more apparent.

“Here’s what you will be told: find man, seek protection, don’t care so much, don’t travel alone, you are nothing without a man. Here is what I’m telling you: everyone’s making everything up. There is no one in charge except those who pretend to be. Say no when you don’t want to do something, say yes when you’re instincts are strong, even if everyone around you is saying your wrong. Take your time, move as fast as you do, as long as it is your speed.” – Eve Ensler, women’s activist and author of The Good Body.

The fact of the matter is this: quotes like the one above exist because misogyny and objectification of women is too apparent in our culture, and its effect on women is noticeable enough that our worth needs to be clarified. Now, I know it is not that easy. Changing the mindset of millions can not be achieved overnight, nor will it be. As long as there are dress codes, gender gaps, and degrading displays of women in music, art, film, or the media, we are far from mending the issue at hand. However, we can begin by at least talking about this flagrant bias instead of dismissing it because it’s “awkward” or “just the way things are”. There is still an opportunity at hand to fix what has been broken for so many years, so that our daughters and granddaughters do not face the same degradation. &

LILY HARRINGTON, section editor

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Shepherd Bridges/CONTRIBUTING WRITER

EDITORIAL

The High Road

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n the past year, I have seen a great deal of life, I have seen the absolute depth of my reality, a place with no light, no hope, no faith. I’ve also stood under the brightest of suns and felt the warmth of something greater, in which the beauty came from ignorance.

I found myself at the end of my world, standing on the edge of a cliff staring into the dark waters of the unknown down below, there was no going back to a more comfortable part of the mountain, bridges had been burned, relationships damaged; the only way off the cliff side, was a leap of faith.

During my journey, I have obtained the answers to many of my questions of who I am and where I want to go in my life. However, the most prominent question still persists, and I ask myself it daily; I never cease to think about what the answer could be.

How can one make a true difference in the world?

If you constantly feel disgusted by the ugliness of life, what can you do to change things?

If you want to embody good, and make a change in this life, there must be a process that comes with it.

Steps have to be followed, and checkpoints achieved.

Step 1: Don’t be attached to what other people think, a truth that I had to find for myself, (believe me, it took a while). If you try to do whatever it takes to change people’s opinion of you, then you no longer live for yourself - you live for them.

Everyone has their opinions, but they don’t breath life unless you allow it. . Mankind is so intertwined that it’s simply accepted that what other people think about you matters more than what you think about yourself. The truth of the matter is that doing things to impress or satisfy others is a foolish incentive for

doing things. I’m a victim of this too, so don’t think I’m sitting on my high horse as I write this. Complicating the matter, we’re so overly connected to each other, we now know the hourly ins and outs of each other’s lives...

Why are they doing this? Why am I not there? What do I need to do to be doing what they’re doing?

This constant interconnectivity breeds unhealthy comparisons, and individuality is crumbled. People are stuck worrying themselves with what is socially acceptable. If being yourself means being excluded, why would you be yourself?

Nobody wants to be alone; the fear of being alone is at the root of all basic human fears. That’s why if you want to be the person that you were born to be, it may mean you face your fears.

Who am I? What am I good at? What do I love?

All these questions must be answered in solitude.

So when solitude presents itself, embrace it, because it won’t last forever. Pouring your talents and passions into the world not only keeps your individuality beating, but it also may very well lead to a radical alteration of the flawed aspects of the world.

Everything that everyone knows can change in an instant simply because one person sees it differently.

Embracing individuality brings freedom. Freedom brings revolution, and revolution brings righteous change. If you want to change the world, then embrace who you are. Bring your talents into play, have a seat at the adult table and get down to business. It is my belief that everyone was created with a unique set of abilities and specialties that they can use to benefit the entire world; it’s only a matter of willingness and principle.

Are you willing? &

SHEPHERD BRIDGES, contributing writer

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SOCIAL MEDIA

BLACKOUT:

AN EXPERIMENT ELLIE EPPERSON, staff writer design, WHITNEY WEISS & CORINNA WADE graphics, GRACE SIZEMORE, WHITNEY WEISS, KATHERINE WATSON

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ocial media plays a large role in my life. Whether it is Snapchatting my friends or aimlessly checking Instagram, the majority of my free time is spent scrolling through my feeds. I am not alone in my usage, as 97 percent* of HIES students report using social media, which is more than the reported 71 percent** of teens across the nation.

Am I addicted? Was I so concerned with seeming like I was living in the moment, that I actually forget to do it?

Knowing my junior year course load would be difficult, combined with the sheer curiosity of whether or not I could pull the immersion off compelled me to try the unthinkable: a 21 day social media blackout. I chose 21 days for my immersion because I learned that it takes 21 days to break a habit, and I thought of my social media usage as a very bad habit.

No Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook or Pinterest.

Nothing.

I re-entered society app-less and soon realized how prevalent social media is on campus. People flock to others to see Snapchats. Conversations surround the latest ridiculous outfit Kylie Jenner wore, or whether or not Justin Bieber is succeeding at creating a positive image. Others pose for Snapchats to send to friends.

“Well Snapchat it or it didn’t happen!” a friend once said.

As I attempted, and sometimes failed, to live without social media for 21 days, I learned many different lessons, sometimes negative and sometimes positive.

I felt isolated Taking myself off the social media grid, isolation soon set in.

Snapchat was the first app I missed. Left with only text messaging, I encountered a problem: Snapchat allowed constant contact with my friends and therefore provided a sense of connection. Now stripped of my ability to keep in the loop, I hardly talked to my friends outside of school.

This sudden void of mundane and often entertaining hourly updates left me feeling isolated.

Turns out, I am not alone. According to a survey by Pew Research Center, 83 percent** of teen social media users say social media makes them feel more connected to information about their friends’ lives. Furthermore, 70 percent** of social media-using teens feel better connected to their friends’ feelings through social media. It makes sense why those posts have a noticeable effect on my psyche.

After I confronted the loneliness and doubted my ability to complete this challenge, I decided to focus on the positive experiences of this radical experiment.

I felt more mindful A noticeable revolution during my social media blackout was my sudden mindfulness. In my everyday day life, whether it was doing homework or a menial task such as folding laundry, I did it quickly and no longer had distractions.

Frankly, this presence changed how I approach everyday situations.

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However, this sudden ability to focus was paired with an inability to tolerate others who lacked the same awareness.

I became easily annoyed with people constantly checking their phones during conversations; admittingly, I did that in the past. How has this social ineptness become the norm?

Another observation, most likely an effect of being present, was that my driving improved. I do not normally text and drive, or Snapchat and drive. But sometimes, when I am in traffic, it becomes irresistible. Once I stopped using social media, I was far more aware of traffic and, really, I became a far better driver.

My opinions of others changed My opinions of others changed, given that my perception was now solely based on my physical interactions versus my virtual interactions. I was no longer subject to whatever image they wanted to put online. Since we all post only what we want people to see, an image can be deceiving online.

I found myself not jumping to conclusions or having any preconceived notions before seeing someone.

My opinions of myself changed When I used social media, my self confidence was a roller coaster based on likes and comments. However, when I stopped using social media, I came to realize that I was the only person who controlled my self confidence, not people on the internet. It was a euphoric feeling. As well as social media affecting my confidence, I also realized that often, I focus so hard on presenting myself a certain way to the social media-sphere, that I forget to act that way.

Unofficial Instagram queen, HIES junior Amelia Rempe, seconds this, “[I] post pictures for attention. There is no denying that, and nearly everyone else could attest to this, even though they might not admit it. But it makes me feel good about myself so I do it.”

Amelia is not alone in this view. Nationally, 39 percent** of teens on social media say they feel pressure to post content that will be popular and get lots of comments or likes.

Although not everyone will admit it, when we post a great picture and receive positive comments and a lot of likes, it does wonders for ourself confidence.

Final thoughts When I returned to the buzzing world of apps and social media, I discovered countless notifications. Yet, I found myself not caring what-so-ever.

Now, a week later, I am ashamed to say - I am close to where I started. Constantly on social media, I do feel more connected, but this time I feel more grounded. &

ARE WE ADDICTED? social media usage

50% of HIES students use Facebook*

social media usage

71% of teens 13-17 use Facebook**

93%

52%

of HIES students use Instagram*

of teens 13-17 use Instagram**

social media usage

88% of HIES students use Snapchat*

social media usage

41% of teens 13-17 use Snapchat**

57%

33%

of HIES students use Twitter*

of teens 13-17 use Twitter**

social media usage

36% of HIES students use Vine*

24% of teens 13-17 use Vine**

* According to a survey of 275 HIES upper school students ** According to a survey composed by Pew Research Center of 1,060 teens from ages 13-17

SCAT @ SCAD SARAH CATHERINE CONKLIN, featured photographer

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his past summer, junior Sarah Catherine Conklin (also known as “Scat”), attended a weeklong seminar at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), which she received a scholarship for. While there, Conklin took photography editing and acrylic painting courses. Inspired by her summer trip to Thailand, Conklin used her opportunity at SCAD to get “feedback from [her] fellow students and [her] professor to make [her] work better.”

In her photography displayed, Conklin captures macro creatures. “Anything that stands out, especially nature from a different country, is fun to photograph,” she says.

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