THE CRYSTAL MAY/SENIOR ISSUE 2018

may 2018

The Crystal lakeview high school volume 81 issue 6

One Last Look Back

Seniors reflect upon their favorite high school memories. pg. 8, 9

Spring Sports Recap

As spring sports come to an end, take a look at what these teams accomplished. pg. 16

Pro/Con: Becoming an Adult Does high school really prepare you for the real world? pg. 21

2 Crystal Staff Adviser: Jodi Darland Editor-in-Chief: Jerry Haadsma News Editor: Abby Yott Feature Editor: Haidyn Markos A&E Editor: Clementine Hutchins Sports Editor: Karlie Kucharczyk Opinion Editor: Claire Tobin Photographers: Jace Canfield, Alyiah Hall Reporters: Kirsten Butler Lacey Campbell Jayla Carpenter Ashley Craig Riley Damore Moriah Edwards Hernan Garcia Quijano Hannah Tecumseh Angel Wachera Business Manager: Haidyn Markos Administration: Blake Prewitt - Superintendent Jeffrey Bohl - Principal Shannon Walker - Assistant Principal Cody Japinga - Dean of Students Editorial policy: The Crystal is a self-funded student publication distributed free of charge to all Lakeview High School students and staff with a total press run of 500. The publication is an open forum for expression and a two-way communication for both the school and community. The editor-inchief and staff are solely responsible for the content. Opinions expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily those of the staff or the administration of Lakeview High School.

In the Issue A&E

SPORTS

FEATURE

OPINION

Michigan Vacation Destinations pg. 5 Multicultural/Philanthropy pg. 6, 7

Favorite Memories pg. 8, 9 A Journey Through LHS pg. 10 Altruism in LHS pg. 11 DIY Dorm Room/Apartment pg. 12, 13 What Seniors Missed Out On pg. 14 Putting Old Trends to Rest pg. 15

Cover Photo: by Jace Canfield As featured throughout this issue, seniors celebrate by throwing school work above in Arbor Trail.

Letter from the Editor

Businesses are encouraged to advertise in The Crystal when their ads adhere to the specified guidelines available in the publications room. Members of The Crystal staff can be contacted by calling the publications room phone at 269-565-3731 or emailing at thecrystal@ lakeviewspartans.org.

The Crystal is printed by: The Argus-Press Company 201 E. Exchange St. Owosso, MI 48867 The Crystal is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association. The 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2013-2014 Crystal won a MIPA Spartan award. Lakeview High School 15060 Helmer Road South Battle Creek, Mich. 49015 269-565-3700 lakeviewspartans.org

Crystal Point: MadLib Goodbye pg. 20 Taking Education For Granted pg. 20 Pro/Con: High School Preparing Teens for Life pg. 21 Right to Healthcare pg. 22 Is Ignorance Bliss? pg. 22 ADVERTISEMENTS pg. 4, 19, 23, 24

The mission of The Crystal is as follows: to inform and entertain audiences of Lakeview High School and surrounding communities by providing diverse, relevant stories. The Crystal strives to remain objective, accurate and truthful while increasing school and community awareness of timely issues.

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Spring Sports Overview pg. 16 Seniors NOT Playing Sports pg. 17 4-Year Varsity Athletes pg. 18

After four years of dreadful classes, long nights doing homework and many different sporting events, myself and the class of 2018 are finally done. It’s been an eventful ride to say the least. Similar to life, high school has had its ups and downs, but those times of joy and happiness help define who we are. Better yet, our mistakes often lead us down a path of guidance, allowing us to grow as a person of our school and society. Personally, my time in high school has been full of athletics. As a member of the cross country, basketball, swimming and lacrosse programs here at Lakeview, each of these sports has taught me great life lessons. In addition, my fellow teammates and coaches have greatly shaped me into the person I am today.

Whether it was an eight-mile run under the hot August sun or a two-hour practice in freezing temperatures and heavy snow, athletics has given me much more than just skill development. It’s given my teammates and me a sense of brotherhood, because at the end of the day we will always have each others’ backs. My time on The Crystal staff has been nothing short of big laughs, great people and occasional late work. This staff has allowed me to express my love for journalism and help show others the “sophisticated” side of me. Of course, none of this would be applicable if it weren’t for our amazing adviser, Mrs. Darland. From the staff and me, we couldn’t thank Mrs. Darland enough for her everlasting love for journalism and us. This newspaper has done so much good for me, and is something I’ll remember for a long time.

Jerry Haadsma, Editor-in-Chief “Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.”

-John F. Kennedy

Goodbyes Clementine Hutchins Being on The Crystal has been an eye opening experience for two reasons. One being that it showed me how much I procrastinate until the very last minute, and two being that you can always meet new people and appreciate every second you spend with them. I love you all, and thanks for being an amazing group of people to work and spend time with!

Ashley Craig

Being on The Crystal has really been an amazing time. It has taught me a lot of things, like how I actually hate interviewing people. Other than that the people on The Crystal staff have been amazing and I honestly regret not joining The Crystal sooner.

Alyiah Hall High school was not my favorite and I am glad I’m leaving. A couple things I actually liked about high school were all the people I met that didn’t get on my nerves (there were a lot that got on my nerves) and being a photographer for The Crystal. The Crystal was the highlight of my day and the one thing I regret is not joining sooner. Peace out, Lakeview.

Class of 2018

It has been fun, and I will miss everyone on staff except Abby Yott. She has done nothing but put me down and constantly make fun of me. She has made me dread being in room A102 every single day of junior and senior year. She has treated me like a worthless piece of garbage and I will avoid her for the rest of my life. On a more positive note, shoutout to Jerry for the massages everyday. I’ve loved my experience on staff and I loved having a class to look forward to coming to at the end of the day. Also, huge s/o to Dar for being the funniest most loving woman I know, I will miss you!

Lacey Campbell

Jace Canfield Life isn’t a sprint, take time to stop and enjoy the people and world around you.

Hernan Garcia Quijano I would never have imagined that I would write for a high school newspaper. I am glad to say that being a part of The Crystal is best experience I could ever live in this exchange year. I feel like The Crystal was not another class, it was a place I belong to. Mrs. Darland is one teacher of a kind, she is one of the few that I saw with that strong relationship with all her students. I would like to thank all the staff for making this year so special and I hope I can still write from Spain, especially to Mrs. Darland for getting me into the class and teaching me how to be a journalist. Also I would like to say that I felt really welcomed in this high school and I am going to miss it. Thanks also for the people that read my articles and supported The Crystal. Hasta pronto amigos!

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Special Thanks to our monthly sponsor Allegra Battle Creek

Congratulations,

Class of 2018

Go forth and be awesome, be ambitious, be true to yourself, be kind to others, and be open to the world of possibilities before you

A&E

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Vacay in the

Mitten Tired of being stuck in boring ole’ Battle Creek? Here are eight places in Michigan that you and your friends can take a summer vacay to right here in your home state.

1. Holland

As one of the most historic cities in Michigan, Holland has it all for you. Visit the Holland State Park Beach for a relaxing day in the sun and sand or even the Windmill Island Gardens. The historic windmill is there in resemblance of the European Holland.

2. Traverse City

Traverse City is arguably one of the most beloved and beautiful cities in Michigan. Known for its exceptional cherries, TC hosts the annual Cherry Festival during Fourth of July, which is always a great time to visit. If you’re not a crowd person, plays run often at the Victorian City Opera House. Traverse City is also home to their local baseball team, The Beach Bums.

3. Lansing

Interested in learning about how our government really works? Lucky for you, our state capitol is open to the public. Take a tour of the capitol and enjoy a nice lunch from many local and chain businesses.

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4. Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is home to many historic and eventful activities. If you’re a big animal person take a day visit to the John Ball Zoo and end it with a visit to one of the many of the local breweries/grills. Grand Rapids also has great hiking and mountain biking trails, which are very close to the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan.

5. Frankenmuth

Located in the bay area region of Michigan, Frankenmuth is a historic city that is known for its Bavarian-style architecture. Frankenmuth’s unique set up gives this small city a beautiful appeal. Frankenmuth has many museums that highlight the German roots in Michigan.

6. Sleeping Bear Dunes

ABC’s Good Morning America named Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore the “Most Beautiful Place in America.” The relaxed waterfront gives these dunes their beauty. Outside the Dunes there are a number of trails to explore and small, local shops.

7. Marquette

Despite being the largest city in population of the upper peninsula, there are many undiscovered parts of Marquette. Home to huge cliffs, mountains and the cold waters of Lake Superior, Marquette is a picture perfect spot for nature lovers everywhere.

8. Detroit

For those who need to visit a big city this summer, Detroit has it all for you. Home to the Detroit Institute of Arts, there are numerous exhibitions and beautiful artwork. The Detroit Tigers are also iconic to the state, so there’s always time to catch a baseball game at Comerica Park on a warm summer day. Written By Jerry Haadsma, Editor-In-Chief

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past four years

Battle Creek schools have participated in a Philanthropy Week facilitated by the Youth Alliance Committee (YAC) to give back to nonprofits within the city. “Philanthropy week is an innovative way to engage all Battle Creek schools in a common goal of bettering our community,” YAC advisor Adam Kingston said. All schools are representing Battle Creek food pantries to help feed the people in the nearby neighborhoods. “We really wanted to bring awareness to the food pantries in Battle Creek because they really need our help,” YAC secretary senior Joanna Myatt said. To bring awareness to the cause, Student Government led the charge by selling

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and the students can wear a hat or pajamas for the week. National Honor Society and Key Club are joining the cause and participated in Philanthropy Week by bringing in goods for the Battle Creek food pantries. “Our plan is to bring together different clubs and organizations through the different fundraisers we are holding,” senior, YAC member, student body president Myles Hoenes said. Philanthropy Week ends with Youth Day of Caring, which gets kids from all of the high schools in Battle Creek involved in a day of volunteering for a variety of nonprofits and businesses.

Many Cultures Written By Claire Tobin, Opinion Editor Written By Haidyn Markos, Feature Editor

Multicultural Week has swept through Lakeview once again with food, dances and fashion shows expressing the world’s various cultures. Multicultural Week’s sole purpose is to bring awareness to other cultures and show their

unique differences. “People really don’t know much about the other countries and I like Multicultural Week because it shows how different all the countries are,” sophomore Gabriel Macchino said. In this year’s Multicultural Week showcase students displayed informational posters and artifacts from

VIETNAM, HONDURAS, SPAIN, JAPAN, SWEDEN, BRAZIL, FRANCE, KOREA, CHILE, IRELAND, INDIA, CHINA AND MEXICO. “We don’t really talk about our cultures and this was a great way to allow kids to show their culture and have it be celebrated,” Multicultural Club advisor Haley A-bel said.

Courtesy Photo By Log Photographer Maisie Scheuman

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One Leaf at a Time Lakeview students rake leaves for Youth Day of Caring. This day of volunteering was an event organized by the community of Battle Creek. “I had so much fun and it was such a great experience to help my community,” sophomore Hunter Eldred said.

Authentic Apparel Lakeview students perform a traditional Mexican dance. Multicultural Week is a celebration of the diverse cultures within Lakeview. “I was so happy to share my culture at Lakeview, because diversity needs to be spread,” sophomore Eliana Bravo said.

ONE Community Stomping the Yard Step Team takes center stage at Lakeview’s Multicultural Week assembly. Lakeview once disbanded Step Team but it was brought back in 2017 by a group of students. “Step Team brings a powerful performance that shows African culture,” sophomore DJ Williams said.

Landscape Duty Senior Jayla Travis trims the hedges for Youth Day of Caring. Battle Creek area students spent the day improving the community by completing several volunteer tasks. “I got to learn a lot about all of the opportunities that are available in Battle Creek,” junior Nevia Carrillo said. Photos By Jace Canfield

F Look Into The Past 8 Feature

Written By Jayla Carpenter and Moriah Edwards, Reporter

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Reflecting on a Journey Through LHS Seniors are now on to their next chapter of life. Whether that may be college or work, these students have achieved academic excellence, as well as life long lessons from those around them. Written By Jerry Haadsma, Editor-In-Chief

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Tu Tran I feel prepared for life, I think I can deal with a lot of work, that’s why I chose the medical field that has to deal with a lot of work.

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Mark Gibbs has easily been most influential because he really took me under his wing and showed me what it’s like as far as getting things done in and outside of the classroom.

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I am excited to go out and start living my life, but prepared? I feel like I am prepared to learn more about what I want to do.

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Madison Malone I learned that it doesn’t matter what people think of you and that if you’re happy with yourself you don’t need the approval of others, there will always be someone to hate on you.

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Nettie Chane I don’t think so, because it is really general, so it’s not really specific in anything that you want to do. There is some choices in the classes that you take but, for example sciences classes, I am not going to need that for accounting.

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Derek Whitesell Mrs. Pollard has been influential for me just becuase no matter how much life kept her down, she kept moving forward,” Whitesell said. “The fact that teachers put up with me and help me through my struggles means a lot.

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Photos By Jace Canfield

May 2018

GABE

GOOD AS GOLD Some people do good deeds and go unrecognized. These people went all through high school doing good things without feeling the need to be anything but humble.

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“What makes me want to be a good person, is the fact that it is wonderful. I love spreading joy and positivity to the world, because I know for sure that is something that I love to see around. Being good to others doesn’t only help others, but it also helps you as well. There is much to learn from opening your heart and being good to others, and being good to others allows you to meet others that are good to you as well. I do believe in a world where there can be more uplifting positivity than down bringing negativity. Because why not? Who wouldn’t prefer to live in a world like that? So, I choose to live and love for that world to be a reality. Even if it has to be one person at a time. It’s also the seed God planted in my heart. I’m happy to follow that,” senior Gabe Rizo said.

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“I’m an NHS officer. I like to take care of all the members of NHS and I tell them when and where they should volunteer. I also make sure that everyone in NHS has their opinions heard. I have volunteered at the local food bank, the Battle Creek symphony and school events like the robotics tournament,” senior Allison Li said.

“I look up to my mom the most because she breaks her back to try to help other people. I feel like that’s where I got it from. She would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it and that’s where I would like to think I get my kindness from because I’ve grown up around that,” senior Jayla Travis said.

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“Being a good person benefits me on a more emotional level than anything else. I love seeing others gain a new perspective in times of sadness or stress because of me, and just

seeing people’s lives change because of me or what I did for them. Those are the kinds of benefits I strive for. As for someone I look up to it’s always just been my father. He was there

for me since the beginning, even when I went through the foster care system and throughout my life. He always put himself last over others and I try my best to mimic that.”

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Decorations on command Although most dorms do not allow the use of nails and a hammer, there are still plenty of ways you can personalize your walls. After all, you will be living in that room for a while, so you want to make it your own. Use Command Hooks to hang your pictures, or even hang a tapestry. Use Washi Tape to personalize your walls, doors, bookshelves, or to hang photos and posters.

Although you do not have a kitchen in your dorm room, it is possible to eat in. There may be days when you don’t want to leave your room to visit the dining hall, so having a mini fridge is convenient and allows you save money because you won’t be eating out as often. Your mini fridge could even double as shelf space for your kitchen utensils and snacks. Keeping that budget in mind, if purchasing a mini fridge is out of the picture, it is possible to rent one from your university.

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Stack your items vertically in order to maximize your space, because everyone knows that dorm rooms can have a very limited amount of space. You could use an over-the-bed storage rack or cube shelves to store your items above your bed, and keep your things “up and away.”

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Use a shoe organizer to hold your snacks. This will also keep your snacks hidden from your friends or your roommate, because your snacks are yours. In addition to storing your food, you could also use the shoe organizer to store hair or bathroom supplies, as well.

Grab a set of clothespins from any store near you.

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Hang and design photos however you’d like and enjoy. 4 Written By Kirsten Butler, Reporter and Riley Damore, Reporter

Hit and Miss

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The seniors of 2018 have had some hardships throughout their final year in high school. They have missed out on opportunities and hit the unfortunate events. Here are some things that they can say they did (or didn’t) have their senior year.

Headphone Rule

Powder Puff

Powder Puff is a Homecoming event where girls from the senior class play the rest of the other classes combined. Both last year and this year, they have not been able to participate in this game because of lack of participation.

Sherman Lake Camp Throughout the years, the middle schoolers have had the opportunity to go to Sherman Lake and camp there overnight. By the time the class of 2018 came around, administrators stopped the field trip. Last year, they brought back the camp for the kids to enjoy.

Gown Color

At graduation seniors walk to get their diploma in purple gowns. Two years ago, girls wore white gowns and boys wore purple gowns. Lakeview eliminated this choice because of people who don’t identify as cisgender.

Winning Homecoming Game Last year, the varsity football team won the Homecoming game. Students raided the field. This year everyone stayed in their seats and watched the tight game unfold. In the end, the seniors’ last Homecoming game was lost and no one rushed the field.

Written By Hannah Tecumseh, Reporter

Students haven’t been able to bring their headphones to class this year. If your headphones aren’t plugged in to a schoolissued electronic device, they aren prohibited in a classroom. Students are allowed to have them during passing time and allowed to use them in class if their teacher gives them permission.

Leggings Rule During senior class’s sophomore year, students were not allowed to wear leggings without a shirt covering their body to at least their finger tips. Without a shirt covering it would be considered violation of dress code.

Bathroom Doors Open This year, we started keeping the bathroom doors open because students were continuously vaping. Seniors spent their last year in high school using the bathroom with the doors open.

Cap Decorating Seniors at Lakeview have not been able to decorate their caps in a long time. To this day, seniors are not allowed to personalize their caps at graduation. Despite this rule, other nearby schools have allowed their students to make make their caps unique.

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Senior Horoscopes ARIES March 21 April 19

We all had the Justin Beiber hair in middle school; that was a big part of my life. In fifth grade I had a buzz cut, and at the end of the year everyone kind of had longer hair and I decided that I was going to join the trend, and I stuck with it from middle school until ninth grade. I received the nickname “Coconut Head” from the upperclassmen. We also all had those baseball necklaces with the clip ins. My sixth grade yearbook pictures have me with the fresh coconut cut and the baseball necklace.

Mason Evans, senior

Things may have been looking gloomy, but your luck will turn around soon. New opportunities will arise and your good karma will soon be finding its way to you. GEMINI May 21 -

June 20

This upcoming year you will find yourself juggling many tasks. Your vast interest in different topics will ensure you never have a dull moment.

LEO July 23 August 22

Danny Phantom and the original Teen Titans were my life around middle school. I still have all the shirts and merchandise, and I wear my Danny Phantom sweatshirt all the time. I have all the episodes of both shows on DVD and I watched through their series more than other people have watched The Office or Friends.

This year is your time to shine! Your whole world is your kingdom, so rule it as you wish. Wear the crown with pride. LIBRA September 23 October 22

This is the year everything will come together. Your recent problems will resolve and peace will be reached within.

Kaytlynne Morris, senior

A Walk Down Memory Lane...

Written By Abigail Yott, News Editor

SAGITTARIUS November 22 December 21

Hold onto your hats, you’re about to meet the adventure of your lifetime! This year will be full of surprising experiences and new escapades.

AQUARIUS January 20 February 18 This year, you’ll see fantasy melting into your reality. A lot of good things are coming your way and you might find yourself questioning if it’s really happening.

TAURUS April 20 May 20

This is the year of relaxation. Calm, serene environments will surround you and you will find yourself near soft sounds and soothing aromas. CANCER June 21 July 22

This year, you’ll act as a guidance for the people around you. Your point of view will be more useful than you may think and you should try and share it with the world. VIRGO August 23 September 22

Logic will be your friend this year. Hone your skills through practice and don’t be afraid to use your brains.

SCORPIO October 23 - November 21 While you’re usually filled with passion and fire this year you’ll find yourself with a sense of calmness and tranquility, bask in it.

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 19 This is the year of emotional self discovery. You’ll find out new things about yourself that you may not have known before.

PISCES February 19 - March 20 This is the year of new friendships. While you still maintain your old ones, you’ll find yourself with an abundance of newly met buddies.

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Lacrosse Girls Tennis Baseball Girls Soccer Track Softball

Successes

Future Goals

“Our biggest success is surpassing last year’s win record and winning All-City,” senior Jerry Haadsma said.

“Probably getting the team more involved and having a better team chemistry. I also want to see get a conference championship,” freshman Jayden Simonson said.

“A success was getting first place at the Holland tournement. It was a great success because we had six new players,” senior Stella Huang said.

“My goals for next year is to improve my back hand and to make sure the ball does not drop without me hitting with my racquet at least,” junior Ngun Sung said. “A team goal this year was to do better against Portage Central and probably a goal for us next year as well.”

“I think our biggest success as a team was learning how to play the right way. Also having the right mentality in bad situations,” senior Jacob Renkiewicz said. “We’ve grown and gotten better in tough situations.”

“Probably having a better bonded team. There are kids on the team that don’t like each other and it makes things difficult,” freshman Clyde Sanders said.

“This year we’re actually working as a team, and not as a separate unit,” senior Brittney Costa said. “People actually care about each other not only on the field, but inside and outside of school as well.”

“Become a closer team, since it’s going to be almost the same team next year. Also to have better team chemistry so we can work better together,” junior Anna Metzgar said.

“A success was that Skylar Sebring made it to States and was our best runner. Also that we won Conference and All-City,” senior Cameron Wirtz said.

“A personal goal would be to become a stronger and healthier athlete and get a personal record of 12.8 for the 100 meter dash and make it to states. A team goal would be to win regionals,” sophomore Taylor Wilsey said.

“We’ve worked better as a team this year than we have in the past. We have a better connection,” senior Taylor Zannetti said.

“I think that we need to get mentally stronger as a team. We need to always know what to do with the ball,” junior Chloe Baum said. “We’re all good athletes, we just don’t always know what to do.”

Written By Clementine Hutchins, Arts and Entertainment Editor

May 2018

Senior athletes decide to end their athletic careers early so they can focus on what is most important in their lives

the race This year the participation of senior athletes at Lakeview has decreased quite a bit. Many senior athletes decided to take a break from their sports in order to focus on school, college admissions or relaxing before they move on from high school. Written By Karlie Kucharczyk, Sports Editor

Logann Haluszka Logann Haluszka, senior, decided it was a good idea to take a season off of track. She has been a runner on the cross country and track teams all throughout high school; but this year, she chose to end her high school athletics after she finished her cross country season. “Although I do miss the team, my decision to not run track my senior year has helped me focus more on school and the more important things in my life like visiting my grandparents and building relationships with my family,” Haluszka said. Haluszka was one of the most successful runners throughout her high school years, but this last track season she is cheering on her old teammates from the sidelines. Haluszka explains that she didn’t like the expectations that are raised for student athletes that are not the same for non-athletes. “I don’t get called in every other week to be informed that I need counseling,” Haluszka said.

Lindsey Fisk Senior Lindsey Fisk decided she wanted to watch her previous volleyball team from the stands this year. Focusing on her academics and getting into college, Fisk also throws shot put on the track team, which she chose to continue her career in her senior year. “My heart just wasn’t in the game of volleyball anymore,” Fisk said. “I miss my teammates and the rides to away games, but it has really helped me focus on bettering myself in track and school.” Although it is bittersweet being a senior athlete, it is also important to make sure you are happy with what you are doing. If choosing not to play a sport senior year is the decision that will be best for that athlete, they should definitely be able to make that decision for themselves. It is difficult being a student athlete, but student always comes before athlete. Academics become very important to seniors because they are often overwhelmed with work that they do not feel like doing. Taking a break from athletics may help seniors focus on their schoolwork.

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Four year varsity is very hard thing for student athletes to achieve. Getting onto varsity as a freshman is very impressive 4 year varsity Written By Hannah Tecumseh, Reporter and not likely. But these fellow seniors show that they have what it takes.

Soccer

Layla Greene “It was very intimidating being an underclassman. I was very nervous, but once I made it, I felt very accomplished and surprised. I felt good that I made the varsity team as a freshman. My season is going pretty good so far. It was hard this year because we had to start a whole new team, as there was so many seniors last year. But our team is very close and it’s a great learning experience. My favorite memory about being on varsity for four years is just being able to make new friends with upper class and new lower classmen that came in and being able to grow throughout the years. My freshman year was hardest because I had to step up and prove myself. I moved to Lakeview because the coaches are more engaged and advanced.”

Photo Courtesy of Brian Garland

Lacrosse

Jace Canfield “I felt very anxious. I didn’t want to mess up. I was thrilled for the opportunity to come. I didn’t start so I had to work extra hard. This season is going pretty well. 13-1 currently. The team is bonding well and we get along. My favorite memory is winning All-City last year because we came back from five goals. It was our first real trophy. The team really came together and clicked. This set the tone for the rest of my high school career. It was very enjoyable and I’m thankful for the opportunity to play with some of my best friends. I improved throughout the years. Sophomore year was my hardest year because we weren’t where we wanted to be and we had to fight for every win.” Photo Courtesy of Kara Canfield

Diving

Garryn English “It was intimidating being on varsity as a freshman because I was matched up against the seniors, so I had a lot of people looking at me to see if i was going to meet the expectations. I had a lot of expectations. For diving, we get our varsity letters based on our scores. So if you make a certain score you, get your varsity letter. I got my varsity letter my second meet of my freshman year. I called my mom and told her. I was very excited. My last year on varsity was amazing. I was able to be team captain. We had a great year. I was just happy getting my four year varsity award. My favorite memory was our conference meet and our final meet with everyone. We all cried. My over all experience was amazing. Being with all the girls who have been with me since my freshman year, we felt like sisters and I had the sense of being a leader. My sophomore year was my hardest because the seniors who helped me left.”

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May 2018

20 Opinion

Crystal Point Goodbye, Lakeview

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The Hate-Hate Relationship

With School It’s not uncommon to find anyone in school complaining about how much they hate their life being there. But, with that being said, do students truly have the right to be complaining about being lucky enough to be educated? Being allowed the opportunity to sit in a classroom and be given the chance at having a lifelong career is something that many people in the world will never be capable of obtaining. Along with high school there seems to come this stigma of complaining about everything even if things aren’t nearly as bad as students make them appear. The amount of students just at Lakeview who constantly complain about the school is crazy. Whether it be about the cleanliness of the school or the vending machines not working for the day, it seems to be easier for Lakeview students to complain than it is to look at the brighter side of things. It’s a privilege in itself to even have a janitorial staff or working vending machines. Aside from that, it’s not so much that

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American students should be grateful for the chance of actually going to school, but they should also be grateful for how easy they have it. Just by comparing the United States and South Korea, it’s easy to find several very stark differences that would be deal breakers for many American students. One of those being the incredibly long school days and studying sessions that South Korean students have to endure. While the average American student goes to school for about eight hours a day and then has a choice of whether or not they want to study, the average Korean spends almost thirteen hours a day studying. Korean students spend about 40 more days in school than that of an American student. Very few Korean teenagers get the chance at experiencing the simplistic lifestyle that American teenagers are gifted everyday. Many Korean students wake up at eight A.M. and don’t arrive home until eleven P.M. because they have extra study sessions right after school. They spend their entire lives studying and rarely ever see their parents because of the long hours that they’re away from home. Yet, American students still seem to feel as though they have the right to complain about how hard their day has been. Comparing Korean students to that of American students are just the beginning of a

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very broad spectrum of reasons as to why many students should be more grateful for what they have. It’s a privilege to be privileged and a lot of teenagers just don’t see that. There are many kids out there that would kill to even be able to pick up a book. Children who will never have a shot at a real career because they were never able to be put through a formal education system. There are a lot of children who could only dream of being lucky enough to sit in a classroom and educate themselves. Students don’t seem to think about those people when they’re complaining about how ‘terrible’ they have it. This phenomenon could certainly have to do with how lucky American students don’t even realize that they are. The system may not be perfect, but it was designed to get students somewhere in life even if that somewhere isn’t as evident as it could be. The fact that teenagers in our society get so upset just when they’re being assigned a simple three page essay in English class or a one page assignment in math class, is the reason that everyone has begun calling this generation so lazy. The United States may not have the best of schooling, but the day that students start appreciating the system that we already have is the same day that everyone can slowly start improving upon it. Written By Moriah Edwards, Reporter

May 2018

Ready to Adult High school prepares teenagers for the real world

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For four years straight, high school students have had the same daily routine; they wake up, get ready for school and endure their classes. Because they spend five days a week in the classroom, teenagers probably expect to gain something from this experience. High school obviously has a purpose, and its purpose is to prepare all students for their inevitable lives as adults, which it does in many ways. High schools allows students to interact with others each and every day. This social interaction among students is important because it helps to develop stronger social skills. Social skills are necessary in order to interact and effectively communicate with peers or coworkers in the future. Having strong communication skills is a great asset to have when thinking about the future, as most jobs require their employees to be able to work well with others. Throughout high school, contributing in group projects or speaking in front of classmates gives teens a chance to better their communication skills. The high school experience can also allow students to perfect their time management skills. Many high school students have had to juggle between extracurricular activities and their homework, or maybe they have had to prepare for multiple tests at the same time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employed high school students spend an average of two hours per school day on work. If a student plays a sport instead, they will most likely spend two hours or more at practice alone. Learning to manage all of the priorities in high school is beneficial, as students will have to do the same in college or in their future place of employment. Oftentimes, a student may wonder why their teachers assess them on useless information that they will most likely never remember again. Although retaining random facts or statistics might not seem that important, thinking about those facts is. High school teaches students critical thinking skills. When a class requires its students to think about facts, discuss information and draw conclusions, it teaches skills that are significant in the decision making process. As students leave high school, they will have to make important life decisions, such as where they want to attend college or what career path they’d like to take. If teens become more comfortable with determining conclusions using their critical thinking skills in high school, it will be easier for them to make decisions in the future. Despite what students might think, high school really can prepare them for their future. As long as they keep future goals in mind and choose the right classes, they will see that high school really isn’t a huge waste of time. •

High schoolers today are the perfect example of what happens if teachers and guardians never challenge their students to excel. Students are spoon fed throughout their whole high school career and end up with a huge reality shock after high school. According to a survey conducted by College and Career Readiness only about 45 percent of high school students feel positive about their college and career readiness by the end of their high school career. This generation is less prepared for their futures than past generations. Parents and teachers have coddled children causing a lack of responsibility and maturity. The lack of maturity comes from being treated like children for our whole high school career. It is not just the student’s fault. Being treated like children but expected to behave like adults is extremely contradicting, especially for developing minds. According to Degree Online, school ranks as the highest stressor is teenager’s lives. This is because of the pressure to be perfect and fit in. If you don’t have the clothes everyone else has, the highest grade, or fit in with the ‘popular crowd’ you will be bullied. In high school, students are required to have at least 33.5 credits to graduate. Many of these credits are electives that have no implications in a student’s future. These elective classes are often used as ‘blow off’ classes and end up as a waste of time and school funding. Classes like chemistry, art, geometry, and many others that students are required to take to graduate serve very little purpose in a students life outside of that class. When students are required to take classes that they will never use in the future and are not interested in they only memorize material to try and pass or do not apply themselves at all. These are a waste of time when instead students could choose classes they are interested in pursuing in their future. Nothing is going to prepare someone for the real world like the real world is able to. Students need to be able to apply themselves in real life scenarios rather than being forced to sit in a classroom all day. Many students are still unable to perform simple day to day tasks that are in a adults life. For example, majority of students don’t know how to file taxes, write a check, change a tire, or make a claim on insurance. These are all important things schools should be teaching students. •

HALL TALK: Pro

Sage Castleberry, senior: “No, you don’t learn how to pay bills, don’t learn how to drive, and you have no freedom to make your own choices because you’re babysat all day.”

Allison Shenefield, senior: “You’ve got to get through high school to get to college. High school lets you work with other people and gives you experience for the future.” Blake Little, senior: “High school teaches me useful stuff. Calculus and writing peoms can be very useful in the average workplace.” Hannah Clark, sophomore: “I think high school can prepare you for your future career if you take the right classes.”

HALL TALK: Con

Natalie Belt, senior: “No, because I am taking a lot of classes that I will never use again out side of high school.” Nathan Saycocie, senior: “No I don’t think I same prepared because there is a lot of things we will need to know how to do in the real world that we don’t learn how to do in school.”

22 Opinion

The Right of LIVING

The lack of a solid universal health in the US is making a lot of families struggle with medical payments. So, why does every country have universal health care except the US?

or more than a century most European countries have had some sort of national insurances. Historically, it started as a way to prevent the wage loss due to sickness and not to pay medical expenses. This first system is similar to American Social Security program. Later they evolved into universal health care systems, and throughout the payment of taxes the health care is included. So just for the fact of being a citizen and paying taxes your medical treatments are granted. Compared to the European system where just for being a citizen of a country member of the EU, health care is guaranteed, here in the US the privatization of insurances makes it more difficult for individuals to gain access to health care. But is health care really a human right or is it an entitlement that just the upper classes can afford? The payment of taxes in the US gives the right of education, where you can attend a public school free of charge, but why is

there a difference with access to quality health care? The United States, Mexico, South Korea and Turkey are the only member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development that do not recognize universal health care as a basic human right. In the other hand, the article 25 of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services.” As the UN states, everyone should have the right to a medical care, because health is a basic human right that can’t be denied. A life can’t be denied. Freedom should not translate into a denial of other human rights, including affordable health care to all. Written By Hernan Garcia Quijano, Reporter

Is Ignorance Bliss? 5 Reasons Ignorance is Bliss: -Happier -Less Stressed -You don’t know what you don’t know -Makes you feel safe -Don’t worry about others’ power

5 Ways Knowledge is Power: -Positivity -Morality -Respect -Self esteem -Knowledge sets us free The popular saying “Ignorance is bliss” has been around since 1742 when Author Thomas Gray first stated it in one of his poems. But is this statement actually true? Is it better to live life not knowing something, rather than always knowing the complete truth about everything? Some would argue that it is; that what you don’t know truly can’t hurt you. While on the other hand, others would argue that going through life and being blind to the complete truth could only harm you in the long run.

The idea behind both arguments is really the same in the end. Not knowing could be good for you, while knowing could also do you some good. But is there ever truly a fine line between knowing and not knowing? Is ignorance bliss? In some instances, I’d rather not know about something that could affect me; like someone you’re close with is sick, but you don’t know. But, in other instances, when ignorance isn’t bliss, you want to know about certain situations like whose spreading rumors about you.

Ignorance isn’t blissful. I believe that it isn’t blissful because it can hurt you in the end. Knowledge is power. Power over knowledge allows one to control events and prevent things from happening and give you a sense of relief. With the sense of relief your able to take things in and comprehend things. Not only do you gain a sense of relief but, your able to bulid an opinion with the knowledge you have or change the situation. Written By Angel Wachera, Reporter

May 2018

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