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CRYSTAL october 2019 | volume 83 | issue 1
Lakeview High School Battle Creek, MI
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Monday Schedules pg. 4 EEE pg. 4 Ban on Vapes pg. 5
contributors Advisor Jodi Darland
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Editor-in-Chief Riley Damore Assistant Editor Claire Tobin
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iPhone 11 pg. 6 It vs. It 2 pg. 7 TikTok pg. 7
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Fall Sports Update pg. 8 Football & Powderpuff pg. 9 Cancer Awareness & Sports pg. 10, 11
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Exchange Students pg. 12 New Teachers pg. 13 LINK Crew pg. 14 Vegetarianism pg. 15
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Crystal Point: Online Class Policy pg. 16 Homerooms pg. 16 Pro-Con: School Start Time pg. 17 Fall Season pg. 18 College Athlete Pay pg. 18 ADVERTISEMENTS pg. 19, 20
News Editor Maya Castleberry A&E Editor Zoey Lopshire
Editorial policy:
Sports Editor Kirsten Butler
press run of 500. The publication is an open forum for expression
The Crystal is a self-funded student publication distributed free of charge to all Lakeview High School students and staff with a total and a two-way communication for both the school and community. The editor-in-chief and staff are solely responsible for the content.
Feature Editors Riley Damore and Claire Tobin Opinion Editor Hannah Tecumseh Photographer Connor Smith Business Manager Brenden Massa Reporters: Jameson Hartley Izzy Hoaglin Lal Hruai Logan Komarck Alexa Morey Gabriella Ramos Kezia Wright Jazmin Young
Opinions expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily those of the staff or the administration of Lakeview High School. The
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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. 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 269565-3731
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Administration: Blake Prewitt - Superintendent Susan Cheadle-Holt - Principal Tara Rice - Assistant Principal
Association. The 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2013-2014 Crystal
Cody Japinga - Assistant Principal
won a MIPA Spartan Award.
The Crystal is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Press
letter from the editors Even with six years experience on The Crystal staff between the two of us, we are still always searching for new, unique sources of inspiration. Sometimes that inspiration comes from students like Josef Quispe, who is recognized for maintaining his optimism in the face of adversity (found on pages 10 and 11). Sometimes inspiration comes from the community, both within the school and beyond our walls, such as how the district handled the threat of EEE (found on page 4), as well
By: Riley Damore, Editor-in-Chief
as legislation on the sale of flavored vapes (found on page 5) and college athletes getting paid (found on page 18). While putting this issue together, we had the opportunity to reflect on how fortunate we are to be a part of the Lakeview community, where we are encouraged to thrive as individuals. With the decade coming
to a close in just over two months, and our senior year ending in what will be seven very “short� months, we realize that, as cliche as it may be, time is fleeting. In this issue we are making our mark at Lakeview before it is too late. We strive to provide awareness to our readers and spark conversations about deeper, more meaningful topics. So kick back and enjoy the hard work that our wonderful staff put into the first issue of The Crystal of the 2019-2020 school year. By: Claire Tobin, Assistant Editor
The Smoke Has Settled Michigan is the first state to announce its intent in banning flavored e-cigarettes creating a nationwide domino effect
On October 3, 2019, Michigan banned the sale of all flavored vaping products, excluding tobacco flavored vapes. Vaping is a major epidemic in today's society that is affecting people of all ages, worst of all minors. Chances are, most people know someone who vapes. According to Yale Medicine “to vape is to inhale vapor created from a liquid heated up inside a device. Most vape liquids contain a combination of propylene glycol or glycerol— also called glycerin—as a base, and nicotine, marijuana, or flavoring chemicals to produce common or outlandish flavors, from mint to ‘unicorn puke’.” Vaping started out as a “safer way” to smoke in comparison to cigarettes or a way to quit smoking cigarettes. However, research says otherwise. There is a lot of unknown information about the health risks of vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the specific chemical exposure causing the lung injuries associated with e-cigarette product use and it still remains unknown. No single product or substance has been linked to all lung injury cases and more information is needed to know whether one or more e-cigarette or vaping product, substances or brand is responsible for the outbreak of vaping. In a tweet Governor Gretchen Whitmer wrote, "Right now, companies selling vaping products are using candy flavors to hook children on nicotine and misleading claims to promote the belief that these products are safe." Vape flavors being banned include mint, strawberry, cotton
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candy, blue raspberry, etc. These are some of the flavors that make minors’ mouths water and get them hooked on vaping. This is the main reason Michigan is taking a stand and banning vapes because they appeal to minors and get them hooked on nicotine. Although Michigan was the first state to announce the intent of banning flavored vapes, New York was the first state to actually enforce the statewide ban on most flavored vapes just days after Governor Andrew Cuomo called for emergency action. Other states that plan on taking action to ban e-cigarettes include California, Massachusetts and Rhode Island while other states are waiting for federal policy as they are considering a similar ban.
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UPDATE: After vape shops sued the state of Michigan for irreparable damages to their businesses, Gov. Whitmer’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes was temporarily blocked by Judge Cynthia Stephens on Oct. 15. e-cig users started smoking within 6 months (tobacco products) non-users started smoking
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homeroom implemented to make Connections our schedules this year that also means a newly changed Monday schedule. On Mondays, every class is 10 minutes shorter to fit in the homeroom class, and school gets out at 2:05 p.m. rather than 2:35 p.m. With school getting out 30 minutes earlier it allows for students who play sports and who are involved in extracurricular activities to have a break before practice to get any homework done. It also allows students who have jobs to have a break after school before work. “I really like having shorter Mondays especially for my work schedule,” senior Ashlynn Rendfrey said.
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mosquitoes are less active. However, this change is controversial amongst the Lakeview community. “I personally don’t agree with the game changes. It’s pointless and it’s ruining the traditional Friday night lights for our seniors last season,” junior student body president Jalen Carpenter said. There are ways to protect yourself against the EEE virus while being outside and enjoying activities. The Virginia Department of Health recommends doing the following things to stay safe against mosquitoes, “use insect repellent containing DEET, wear long sleeves and pants. Have secure intact screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out. Eliminate mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water.” Counties in Michigan have also taken steps to eliminate as many adult mosquitoes as possible. According to an article published by the Battle Creek Enquirer, “portions of Calhoun County [were] sprayed [Tuesday Oct. 2] to combat the spread of Eastern Equine Encephalitis.” This spraying is estimated to be 85% to 90% effective in eliminating adult mosquitoes. Although preventative steps have been taken, the EEE virus is a very real concern in our community and surrounding area. While it is important to go outside and support our sports teams and enjoy the outdoors, it is also important to wear bug spray and be cautious during this time. Easter n
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In the past few months, Michigan has experienced an outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The EEE virus has left our own community and surrounding areas on edge. The virus can affect humans, and although very rare, the impact can be deadly. According to a study conducted by the Virginia Department of Health, “EEE is one of the most severe mosquito-transmitted diseases in the United States with approximately 33% mortality and significant brain damage in most survivors.” The outbreak of the EEE virus can be seen in various areas in Michigan. Nine counties that have been affected: Kalamazoo, Cass, Van Buren, Berrien, Barry, St. Joseph, Genesee, Lapeer and Calhoun. The EEE virus mainly affects horses. However, humans are not immune, and the way we contract the virus is the same as any other animal. According to a study conducted by the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, “the virus lives in mosquitoes and is transferred to a variety of incidental hosts including humans, horses and other mammals.” The virus is very serious and it can be understood why the community is taking steps to ensure the safety of the students and other citizens. One precaution that has been taken is the moving of game and event times from evening to afternoon, when
Less minutes of school this year
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New this school year to the Monday schedule is homerooms, which is a class that meets for 30 minutes a week. This class meets to talk about topics such as new things that are going on at the school, expectations for students, team building and more. Homeroom classes are grade based so students can grow together as a class and be with people of the same age and grade until they graduate. Every class has the same lesson plans for each week. “From homeroom this school year I’ve learned easy ways to get around the school and how to deal will bullies,” freshman McKenzie Buck said. With homerooms added to
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TikTok Talent Musically Transition
By: Zoey Lopshire, A&E Editor
TikTok was formerly known as Musically. It was still the same concept; lip-syncing videos, comedy sketches and talent videos. Musically gathered almost 100 million users a month, making the app one of the most used by teens and young adults. Switching to TikTok, the app became more intriguing to other age groups and has gained a bigger audience. TikTok now has over 300 million users monthly and is continuing to grow.
Popular TikTokers Chase Hudson
Username: @lilhuddy Follower count: 4 million Famous for: lip-sync videos
Students from Lakeview get Famous With over12,000 followers on TikTok, senior Faith Akers might show up on your “for you” page. TikTok is an app that has recently shed its light on the youth and became a phenomenon. The most common types of videos you can find on TikTok are short lip-syncs, comedy sketches, and talent videos (singing, dancing, etc.) Akers seems to fall under the “talent” category. “One of my favorite things to do is dance,” Akers said. “TikTok is a way for me to showcase that.” Although the app seems to have just came out of nowhere, it has been around for a while. “A few years ago, my favorite YouTuber,
Zach Clayton, had mentioned the app and it looked like fun,” Akers said. “I tried it and got addicted.” Senior Amiya Boggerty believes that although making Tik Toks is addicting, watching them is even harder to stop. “TikToks are very addicting to watch,” Boggerty said. “I catch myself saying ‘one more’ before each one and I’ll still end up watching them an hour later.” Some of Akers’s and Boggerty’s favorite TikTok stars are Anthony Reeves (@luvanthony) and Ondreaz Lopez (@ondreazlopez_). You can find Akers’s TikTok @faiith.akers and Boggerty’s @Amiya.ok.
Senior Faith Akers’s most famous TikTok is a video of her dancing. The video has 429.8k views, along with 46.9k likes and counting. “It did end up being on the ‘for you’ page,” Akers said. “I didn’t expect to get that many likes, let alone views, but I think it’s really cool that it did.”
Jaden Hossler
Username: @jadenhossler Follower count: 2.2 million Famous for: lip-sync videos
Zoe Laverne
Username: @zoelaverne Follower count: 8.8 million Famous for: lip-sync videos
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Although Senior Amiya Boggerty doesn’t have as big of a following as Akers, she doesn’t let that stop her. “I only have 342 followers.” Boggerty said. “That’s because I don’t post them on the app itself; I post them on Snapchat.”
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-Noen Eubanks (@noeneubanks) -Jackson Felt (@jacksonfelt) -Cynthia Parker (@cynthiaparkerrrr) -Christopher Romero (@christopherromero) -Payton Moormeier (@payton) -Jesse Underhill (@jesseunderhill) -Bryce Hall (@ibrycehall) -Tayler Holder (@itstaylerholder) -Sam Golbach (@samgolbach) -Colby Brock (@colbybrock) -Jake Webber (@jakethenoname) -Brooke Barry (@brookiebarry) -Hali’a Beamer (@aloha_halia)
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Camera can capture much wider shots
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The new iPhone 11 recently released from multi-billion dollar company is Apple’s newest and greatest smartphone on the market. Apple produces new products every year and the biggest product is always the release of a new iPhone. Most of the phones are very similar, but Apple upgrades them by adding features that customers want. Apple continues to surprise the market with their new phones not just because of the price but also the new features. The iPhone 11’s camera brings things to life. Junior Mason Belmore’s picture of a dead bee, taken with his new phone, showed all the details of the insect.
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With each upgrade Apple releases, the product prices get higher, although the end cost will depend also on a customer’s cell carrier and how far along their contract is. As with any new product, price can often be the deciding factor in whether people will make the purchase. “The upgrade is worth the price but it really depends on each person and if they are willing to pay the price,” owner of Lane Gordon Film Co. theater and English teacher Lane Gordon said. Not everything about the new iPhone is perfect in the eyes of potential customers. “One thing that I would change is the battery percentage,” senior Alysia
Morrissette said. “You have to swipe the screen down to see what percent your phone is at.” With each upgrade, people have to get used to the different tools and figure out how to use them on their own. It can take time to fully understand all the new things the new phones can do. From the new sizes to the different features, the new phones can be confusing to some people. “I like the phone overall, but it’s confusing to figure everything out going from the iPhone 8 to the new iPhone 11,”senior Annalisse Palma said. By: Logan Komarck,Reporter
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“IT” by Stephen King tells the story of six misfit preteens, battling a child-eating, mythical clown. Written in 1986, the book tells the story of a group of kids, all coming from very different backgrounds, and their struggles to fight their own demons while trying to save their small town of Derry, Maine. The original “IT” was turned into a TV mini-series in 1990, but a lot of questions popped up due to the series’ story being choppy. The story has once again been reimagined with a two-part movie in both 2017 and 2019. “IT: Chapter One” tells the story of the children battling the clown. The movie begins with Bill Denbrough’s little brother Georgie meeting the clown Pennywise in a storm drain. What started as a friendly encounter ends in Pennywise biting off Georgie’s arm and dragging him into the storm drain. Throughout the story, Georgie’s disappearance is the catalyst of Bills’ and other characters’ actions. Most of the story, intended to be serious, is lightened up with comic relief, usually from the character Richie Tozier. “I have never before seen a movie that made me jump and genuinely laugh all in one scene. The original focuses
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more on the terror of the kids’ faces, rather than their relationships with each other,”Newplainsreview.com said. “A huge element of the story is the coming-of-age element and director Andy Muschietti nailed their interactions with each other.” “IT: Chapter Two” continues the story, but the characters are adults. The “Losers Club” is forced to come back to Derry after Mike Hanlon calls to warn them that Pennywise has come back after 27 years in hiding. He tells them they must fight the clown again. The difference this time is that they have the prophecy to actually get rid of Pennywise. In the second film, King even makes an appearance as a small shop owner, who encounters Bill (James McAvoy). “I had hopes, but I was not prepared for how good it really was. It’s something that’s different, and at the same time, it’s something that audiences are gonna relate to,” King said to Cinema Blend. “[The audience is] gonna like the characters. To me, it’s all about character. If you like the characters... if you care... the scares generally work.” “IT” the remake has made it’s mark on the box office theaters and continues to reach for a larger fan base. But the real dilemma is trying to decide which IT is better, Chapter One or Chapter Two. By: Jazmin Young, Reporter Design By: Riley Damore
Forgiven Are the Starry-Eyed “Forgiven Are the Starry-Eyed” by Christine Dore Miller tells the story of 16 year-old Andrea Cavanaugh and her survival through a toxic relationship. Lakeview alumn, Miller spent a day presentating her book to students at Lakeview High School. Even though Miller focused on the statistics and facts of teen dating abuse and less on her own book, she emphasized the messages that abuse doesn’t just happen to adults and it is okay to come forward. “You don’t have to be this amazingly perfect person to Design By: Riley Damore
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be treated right,” Miller said. Miller knew that people weren’t going to ever be open to talking about teen dating abuse, but she knew she had to start the conversation, which is what let to her novel. “It’s good to be vulnerable; I have to stand by my opinion,” Miller said. In order to tell the story, she knew she needed more than one view, so she selected a diverse group of people to help write the story of Andrea; giving what Miller believed to be, the best version of the story. By: Jazmin Young, Reporter
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“This season has been very upbeat and exciting. We have gone 7-1 so far, winning All-City. We have such a young group of girls this year, which means there is much leadership that must come from the upperclassmen, including myself as one of the captains,” varsity swimmer senior Allison Courter said.
“I had a goal of breaking 17 minutes for a 5K race this year. I was able to reach my goal during this season because the team pushes me to do my best. They are like a second family to me, and we all support each other. The team makes the running worth it,” varsity runner sophomore Parker LaGro said.
“We’re a really young team, but we have a lot of talent and have been working really hard every day to get at the highest level we can. We just have to keep grinding these next couple weeks for districts, but we have great potential to be successful this season,” varsity player junior Gabby Oursler said.
“Cheer season has been great as far as advancing and createing bonds. We did not begin very close as a team, but spending a lot of time together at and outside of practices allowed us to form a better relationship between both varsity and junior varsity,” varsity captain senior Amiya Boggerty said.
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“This season, our biggest strength is defense. We have had three shut out games and went from no defensive touchdowns last year to seven defensive touchdowns this year. The game against Niles was the first game where every single player played and got to be a part of the victory,” varsity player junior Jalen Carpenter said.
“The team has accomplished many goals that we set for ourselves at the beginning of the season. We have reached No. 7 in the state for Division II, which was something that we were unable to do last year. It shows that we are improving as a team,” varsity player senior Cole Henkel said.
“We have some good players this year and that helped us to improve as a team. One of our weaknesses is that we aren’t consistent with our low scores. I’ve made some good friendships with the girls on the team and I’m grateful for that,” varsity golfer senior Broooklyn Burrows said.
“This season, we looked the best we have looked in a few years, with13 wins, three ties and six losses. Next year, the team is going to need some true leaders because we will be graduating 13 seniors from the team,” varsity player senior Mitchell Grosteffon said.
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Kicking It Off Senior Jack Goodman leads his team to success
Heading into his last year of high school, senior Jack Goodman led his team in preparing for games. This year, Goodman feels as though the team has taken a step up from previous years. “This year we’re all working harder to stay focused mentally, which is something we’ve struggled with in the past,” Goodman said. “If anyone has something they want to say, they’re up front with the team about it which is a completely different energy that we’ve been needing.” The varsity team finished the regular season with a 9-0 undefeated record for the first time since 2013. They won against Niles (46-6), Mattawan (28-12), Battle Creek Central (27-13), Gull Lake
(51-34), Kalamazoo Central (35-7), Lakeshore (277), St. Joe (14-0), Loy Norrix (54-14) and Harper Creek (21-0). Going into the last win of the regular season Goodman said, “Right now, we’re undefeated and I don’t think it’s going to be hard to keep it that way.” The Spartans headed into the playoffs Friday Nov. 1 against the 6-3 Jackson Vikings and won 47-8. Their next game, for the District Champs title, against Livionia Churchill is Saturday Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at Spartan Memorial Stadium. Tickets are $6 each; no passes are accepted. Seniors Caleb Cary, Cooper Sullivan and Tayvon Hughes each get caught in the moment after winning their games. (Courtesy Photo: Kalei Reneau) (Photo: Smith)
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Sophomore Jaris McIntosh has been on varsity football since his freshman year. Although McIntosh does not have a specific college in mind right now, he does have aspirations of becoming a college player. He has been actively touring colleges such as the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Mississippi State, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan and Grand Valley State University. “When I went to Western and Grand Valley [for camps], I got to do full tours around campus,” McIntosh said. “I got to do photoshoots with some of their players as well.” McIntosh also has the privelege of watching the games at some of these schools. “During the warm-ups, I get to sit on the sidelines and watch the players from there,” McIntosh said. “Then I get escorted to my seat and get to watch the game from front row, behind the bench.”
Senior Ellie Pierman takes charge for the powderpuff game
ONE STEP CLOSER The underclassmen Powderpuff players put their game faces on as they prepare for the smackdown. “I played Powderpuff last year as well so I knew going into it that the upperclassmen get really rowdy,” junior Darian Daniels said. “I still enjoy playing for fun, even if the seniors get a little pushy and out of hand.” Daniels hopes that more people play next year and that her class keeps the streak of seniors being victorious.
On Oct. 15, the Tuesday of Homecoming Week, the junior and senior girls threw down in a game of flag football. Last year, not enough people were interested in playing and the game didn’t go as well as planned. However, this year senior Ellie Pierman advertised the game more than before and got more people involved. “Last year, we didn’t do a good job of inviting people to play powderpuff,” Pierman said. “We waited too long into the school year to decide to do it and it didn’t turn out how we would’ve liked.” Pierman made sure there was an announcement so much sooner in the year so people knew about the Powderpuff game. “Due to my marketing strategies, we’ve had two to three times as many people sign up than before,” Pierman said. “It was completely unexpected the amount of seniors we got to sign up.” The senior class of girls won the powderpuff game against the underclassmen 20-0.
VICTORS The senior girls Powderpuff team celebrates their victory against the underclassmen. “I had a lot of fun during the game,” senior Angel Wachera said. “It was my second year doing it so I kind of knew what to expect.” Wachera even helped her team to victory despite having an injury.
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High school sporting events can be a common link between athletes and members of the Battle Creek community. The varsity boys soccer team used this to their advantage as they played for a cause that was very important to senior Josef Quispe and his family. In September, the boys soccer teams played against rival Gull Lake. Win or lose, the team wanted to do something to recognize Josef’s younger brother, Yanaq. Thirteen-year-old Yanaq has battled leukemia throughout his life, and his family has always helped him through the obstacles he faces with his health. “My brother already had leukemia a couple years back, and he was in the hospital for nine months,” Josef said. “For part of that nine months, he had to be in the hospital the whole time and was never able to leave his room. That was hard on him, and on everybody.” In order to help out with Yanaq’s cancer treatments, Josef donated his bone marrow to his brother. The treatments worked, as most of the cancer cells were eliminated from Yanaq’s body and the few that remained were dormant, or inactive and did not spread. He was cancer-free for almost a year after the bone marrow transplant, however, the cancer has recently returned. This news was devastating for Josef’s family to hear, but the soccer team was there to support them. On the evening of the Gull Lake game, spectators and students were asked to attend wearing orange. In addition, the soccer players wore orange team shirts and decided to either dye their hair orange or shave their heads. This gesture was Josef’s idea, as he
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wanted to shave his head to show Yanaq that he wasn’t alone in the process he is going through. “No one was going to do it until I decided to shave my head. I didn’t even tell anyone I was going to do that, not even my mom,” Josef said. “After I did it, then Javi did it, then Stephen did it, and then everyone wanted to do something to show their support. They decided to dye their hair orange.” Leukemia awareness is represented by the color orange. The boys soccer program worked hard to spread the word about wearing orange to that soccer game. Not only did the student body assist in doing this, but the awareness was spread to the community as well. Students, teachers, and parents were seen supporting not only Lakeview soccer, but also Yanaq and his family, as they wore the color orange. “When everyone wore orange it was a surprise to me. I didn’t know about that at all,” Josef said. “The surprise made me feel really good. I was proud of my team, I didn’t think that they would do something like that for me.” Seeing the entire crowd wearing orange, supporting Yanaq’s battle against leukemia, made Yanaq and Josef’s mother Jacqueline Campbell mother cry because it was so heartwarming. It also brightened Yanaq’s day and he was excited to take a picture with the whole team. Although Yanaq continues his battle with leukemia today, Josef and the entire boys soccer team is there to support him every step of the way.
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HEAD IN THE GAME Varsity soccer player Josef Quispe looks towards the crowd and his family. A few days prior to the game, Josef shaved his head in order to support his brother, Yanaq. “The team did everything to support me and my family. My brother was super happy at the soccer game,” Quispe said.
BL CK out CANCER
The girls volleyball program has hosted a cancer awareness event every year for over ten years. This event helps to unite the community and highlight the importance of taking the initiative to get involved in something impactful. This year, the focus of this event was shifted from “Dig Pink” to “Block out Cancer” in order to honor community members that may be dealing with, or have dealt with, any form of cancer. “Cancer is a disease that affects everyone and their family at some point. It has a personal meaning for me and dealing with thyroid cancer three and a half years ago. I was lucky and it has been dealt with,” girls varsity volleyball coach Heather Sawyer said. “We’ve also had co-workers here at Lakeview High School who have lost their fight, and losing [former teachers] Marta Leroy and Jodi Reid hit many of us hard.” This year, the team played the “Block out Cancer” game against
Gull Lake. This game was important because the team had more than just a winning mindset, they wanted to play for everyone who has or had cancer in the past. “A win means more for this game than it does for any other. It brings the community closer as it signifies how supportive the team is of the community,” senior varsity player Jenna Bagent said. “This game allows the team to play for a purpose.” The team did a lot to get the community involved. The players helped to get the word out about the game and the parent booster group helped to organize ways to raise money for the Bronson Battle Creek Cancer Center, which is where all proceeds from the game were donated. The team sold raffle tickets and t-shirts, as well as collected donations, raising over $1,000. “The game was a fun event and made me feel proud to be able to help those fighting cancer,” booster parent Melissa Tecumseh said. By: Riley Damore, Editor-in-Chief
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“I love having another person to talk to that has such a different background.”
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Victoria Wagler, a sophomore from Germany, said. Wagler has been very excited about both her new school and home life here in America because of all of the new culture and new experiences. “I love doing sports and the clubs are so cool. I’m on the swimming team and I think it’s something I will really miss [when I am back] in Germany,” Wagler said. “It’s also really cool to have a sister here my own age because she’s my best friend.” Exchange programs are very important within communities for the international students as well as teachers, other students and host families. “I love having another person to talk to that has such a different background,” sophomore Alyssa Hartley said. Hartley’s family hosts sophomore Pasta Taengkhem. Having exchange students in high schools helps American students see new perspectives that differ from theirs based on a variety of factors.
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Host student Sophomore Alyssa Hartley and exchange student sophomore Pasta Taengkhem
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Taiyo Yamamoto Akari Yoshitsuru Xiaoyu Dong (Daisy) Yifu Peng Zixin Chen (Sakura) Huaize Liu (Adam) Tian Wang (Atlas) Zimu Liu Wanyi Zheng (Phoebe) Thanaton Kiatkiri (Pluem) Jaeyoung Lee Angela Porras Rivas Lunlalit Taengkhem (Pasta) Wattanaporn Wacharanont (Summer) Marta Arias
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Exchange programs supply so many new opportunities not only culturally but historically as well. When living in a new country rather than just visiting one students get to learn and get a better understanding of what that place is really about. Living abroad allows students to connect so much more to the people and environment. Lakeview High School is no stranger to hosting a multitude of international students and this year is no exception. Most exchange students choose to study in a foreign country for a year to better learn a new language and experience a different culture. “There’s a big cultural difference so you have to adjust to what it’s like here and what it’s like back in Germany,” Mia Stah, a sophomore from Germany, said. A lot of exchange students are feeling very excited to be at a new school. “I really enjoy English. I’m very happy here,”
By: Gabriella Ramos-Edgell, Reporter
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WANTED:NEW STAFF Mara-paige rincher Athletic Trainer
Steve wichmann English Teacher
As the 2018-2019 school year came to an end, some staff decided on a new path for the upcoming fall and were replaced by both new and familiar faces
Rtr Richard price
FUN FACTS • Two first names as her name: Mara-Paige • She grew up in Ann Arbor, so she is a big UMich fan • “All the kids who come into my room know I like to play music, but what they don’t know is I also attempt to DJ in my spare time.”
FUN FACTS • He likes to play tennis • He loves to play and watch football • He spends most of his time helping at risk kids • He volunteers at juvenile homes FUN FACTS • He is a HUGE MSU fan • He is a Huge fan of basketball • He likes to goof around and have fun in class
Interns Mallori konkle With art teacher Candace Knack
matthew schultz
jayna price
Business Teacher
Special Education Teacher
FUN FACTS • She played softball • She graduated from Homer High School • She works at Cascarelli’s of Homer
mckenna Bishop With art teacher Bobbie Mathis
FUN FACTS • She has a daughter named Mabel • She likes painting people • She likes to make plates
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With Business Teacher Myra Bost
FUN FACTS • He loves to sing to himself (went to Indian-Wesleyan on a vocal scholarship) • He is extremely competitive • He loves the Detroit Lions
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FUN FACTS • She has six kids ranging from 8-18 years old • She was a college swimmer at GVSU for 2.5 years • She has a goldendoodle named Sherman who’s 3 years old
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FUN FACTS • She graduated from Portage Northern • She likes to draw • She plays the violin
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With Counseling Department FUN FACTS • She has a twin brother • She studied abroad in Greece • She likes to cook to destress
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LINK Together LINK Crew leaders guide the new freshmen into this school year Walking into a new building for the very first time and being surrounded by more than 300 kids at once can be intimidating. Lakeview has had the tradition of LINK Crew for seven years now, and the program is continuing to grow each year. “LINK Crew is a freshman orientation program, but it’s more of a school wide support system when it’s done really well,” LINK Crew adviser Heather Allbee said. “It’s ideally for our freshmen, but our upperclassmen also get to set the tone for the school year for them.” Allbee has been a part of LINK Crew for five years and continues to train leaders every year while encouraging others to join the program. Helping others and creating a bond with students is something she specializes in. “People who want to be LINK leaders should be people who care about their school as a whole, and want to help freshmen feel comfortable and want to be a role model,” Allbee said. Senior Katie Rogers has been a LINK leader for two years, and wishes she could continue to help out each year. She loves being able to build special relationships with the freshmen she meets. “I wanted to do LINK because I remember being super nervous and anything I can do to give back to the freshmen and help them be more comfortable, I want to do,” Rogers said. Rogers isn’t the only one who wanted to do LINK Crew to make a difference. First time LINK leader junior Leonardo Ramos felt the same way about the program and its valu e. “I like meeting new people and helping people; that’s the biggest reward,” Ramos said. Joining LINK Crew is a big reward and it can be one of the best decisions to make for juniors and seniors. Being a part of the program also means being a leader in the building, and not only does it look good to others who look up to LINK Crew leaders, but it’s another perk that colleges often look for in an application. “It’s so much fun,” Ramos said. “You get to meet younger kids; they love you, you love them, and it’s worth sacrificing your time in the end.” LINK Crew adviser Lukas Pederson has always had a passion for LINK Crew, and enjoys the time he gets to spend with the leaders each year. “We want to create a welcoming environment for students who are coming in as ninth graders, and want to pursue that for years
coming,” Pederson said. Administrators want to continue the legacy throughout the entire school year and not just the beginning of it to keep everyone involved and connected with one another. Allbee and Pederson both agreed this is something they would hope to see in the future. “The biggest challenge we’ve Photo By: Smith had in the past is “My LINK leaders were very helpful the first day. They the leaders run told me everything I needed to know and what I should orientation on the and shouldn’t do,” junior Caleb Bost said. first day, which goes really well, but then it falls off real fast,” Pederson said. “Our participation, which falls on both ends and not just the students, there’s a drop-off after orientation.” Allbee and Pederson came up with a solution this year to hopefully engage the leaders a little more. Every Monday, rather than attending their own homeroom, LINK Crew leaders must accompany their freshmen in theirs in order to maintain the relationship that was created on the first day of school. “Going into our freshmen’s homeroom helps them because they can ask an upperclassman for advice and are able to see a friendly face,” Rogers said. Not only does going to their freshmen’s homeroom help the underclassmen, but it also allows them to feel more comfortable in a new place. “You get to interact with them and help them get to feel comfortable with a new environment,” Ramos said. “I love it.” By: Kirsten Butler, Sports Editor
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It’s (not) in the Food The best and worst vegetarian fast food options
As a vegetarian myself, I know the troubles of finding quick and easy foods at fast food resturants. Most of the time our only option is a limp salad, but here are some “more vegetarian” friendly options being intergrated into fast food resturants.
To Go/ ON THE GO 1.5 out of 4 stars
CULVERS VEGGIE BURGER 580 calories 30 grams of fat 1150 miligrams of sodium 13 grams of protein The patty itself tasted very artificial, but there was a good ratio from bun to patty. If you don’t like onions this burger is not for you, because it comes with a very large and thick slice of onion.
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TACO BELL BLACK BEAN CRUNCHWRAP 530 Calories 18 grams of fat 1140 milligrams of sodium 14 grams of protein Not a good dish. There was an overpowering taste of nacho cheese sauce and little to no black beans for a black bean Crunchwrap. I was very disappointed with the taste and I would not recommend.
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BURGER KING IMPOSSIBLE BURGER
630 calories 34 grams of fat 1080 milligrams of sodium 25 grams of protein
The burger was very moist and delicious. Their patty was a bit on the thinner side and the bun was bigger than it needed to be, but overall it was a great burger.
At Home D.I.Y. Burger
The XBURGER is a great patty to use when making a delicious veggie burger. It is just thick enough to not be overpowered by the bun and it has an amazing taste. To vamp up the burger add some avocado slices, lettuce, tomatoes and whatever sauce that you like. It surely won’t disappoint.
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Beans Tofu Greek yogurt/cheese Veggie Burgers Lentils Quinoa Jackfruit Legumes Seeds and nuts Mushrooms Tempeh
Other BC EATS • Buffalo Wild Wings • Chili’s • Applebee’s • Miller’s Time Out • JB’s Whiskey’s
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In past years, it Students who complete has been routine online classwork off for students with campus are still able to vehicles to leave display that doing their campus during work to the best of their online classes. ability, which will be But, this year shown in their grades. New rules prevent students from leaving campus the schedule has If students don’t decide changed and prohibited students to leave during online classes. to do their work, then that’s their fault for getting a bad grade. High school students should be allowed to leave for online classes Allowing students to leave for online is a privilege and allows them because it teaches them to be more responsible with their time and to practice time management for college and their future career. This prepare for college. preparation has added to the popularity of online classes. In an online class, all classwork and homework is virtual. Students “I have about 180 students a year, about 60 per trimester,” aren’t going to have a teacher be there for encouraging them to online teacher Scott Durham said. “That number changes from get their work done. Students have deadlines they have to meet trimester to trimester - but it’s always around that amount.” with their designated class time in school also, and their success can Those students are supposed to remain in the library and depend on how they manage time. This is similar to college because work daily, but many of them would prefer a different space to most college professors are not one-on-one with the student and are study. However, signing 60 students in and out daily could be an not going to spoon feed them and remind them to turn in their work. inconvenience for the staff. Students have to dedicate time to do their work, and should be “It was a logistical hassle for office staff managing the number of allowed to do so wherever they feel comfortable. students coming and going daily,” Assistant Principal Cody Japinga Online classes are often planned out weekly so students are said. aware of what work is to be done in advance. This allows students to While it may be a little challenging for people to come and go track what work they are doing, and helps develop students’ ability for online classes, it is well worth overcoming the difficulties to help to use their time wisely whether they are on campus or working from students grow with a new type of learning and skill, especially since home, the public library or their favorite local coffee shop. not all 60 students would be leaving daily.
Students Should Be Allowed To Leave During Online Classes
The Spartan Way Lakeview has The Spartan Way, which is a more advanced level of HCRRS; honesty, caring, respectful, responsible and safe. The Spartan Way is a set of guidelines about responsibilities students have at school, how they should treat other peers and how they should act and listen to teachers. Students are expected to follow these rules on a daily basis. There is a system Lakeview is using for The Spartan Way. Teachers give Sparty Shoutouts to students they catch following The Spartan Way, and when their Sparty Shoutout pad is gone, they take it to fill the cutout football, and if it gets filled before the varsity football game vs rival Harper Creek, students get into the game for free.
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HOMEROOM: Not beneficial so far The purpose of homeroom, as stated on page 4, is to make students feel connected. Here at Lakeview the WhyTry curriculum is going to be used. The WhyTry curriculum is a resilience education that provides simple, hands-on solutions for dropout prevention, violence prevention, truancy reduction and increased academic success. It’s mission is to help students with challenges at home and at school, but homeroom feels more based upon the school and what they want and what they need. Yes, it is only the first trimester of school, but homeroom doesn’t feel very usefull, and, so far, it hasn’t been used to its full potential. “It’s a waste of time, we haven’t done anything in there to help us. If we got to do homework in there, it would be more beneficial,” freshman Kalyn Smith said. SHOULD WE HAVE WEEKLY HOMEROOM?
In homeroom, presentations include how students are expected to treat the school and what important staff members do. That hasn’t really benefited any of the students. Homeroom should be based upon students’ needs rather than the school’s needs. In the article Homeroom Ideas: Tips for Making the Most of That “Free” Time, Suzanne Capek Tingley, Veteran Educator, M.A. Degree said, “Teachers can take the time to get to know their students, and they can offer guidance and information to help them navigate the day.” Students could use it for a study period and do their homework. They could also use it to talk to their homeroom teacher about anything they’re struggling with, whether it is personal or academic. By: Alexa Morey, Reporter
WHAT STUDENTS THINK As with any new program, Homeroom will take a while to develop into a program that will benefit the staff and students. Of the 34 students surveyed, 56% said we shouldn’t have Homeroom, but 44% said we should have it. “I think we should have homeroom because it gives us a nice break from schoolwork and helps us develop more bonds with our peers,” senior Josh Pawlowicz said.
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The school day for middle and high school students should not start earlier than 8:30 a.m.. Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to a teen’s health because it can lead to longlasting physical and mental problems. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lack of sleep can lead to “[becoming] overweight, drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco and using drugs, as well as poor academic performance.” If society wants their children to perform to the best of their ability and make smart decisions, schools need to start later. In statements published by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), it asserts that adolescent children require at least 8.5 hours of sleep, so they will be more focused in the day and less likely to arrive late or not come to school. “Research shows the typical adolescent’s natural time to fall asleep may be 11 p.m. or later,” NSF said. ”Because of this change in their internal clocks, teens may feel wide awake at bedtime, even when they are exhausted.” This exhaustion then follows kids into the weekend when they try to catch up on their sleep, which then interferes with their sleep patterns. In turn, the irregular sleep patterns make children lose quality of sleep and they can no longer perform optimally. There has always been a natural change in sleep cycles as children reach puberty. The hormone melatonin, a sleep inducer, that our bodies release delays making it difficult for children to go to bed before 11 p.m.. So, if a child were to go to bed at 11 p.m. to gain a sufficient amount of sleep, they would need to wake up at 7:30 a.m. to function adequately. According to the Journal of sleep and Medicine, “[vehicle] crash rates fell by 16.5% in the two years after a school district shifted its start times an hour later, compared to the two years before.” This drop in crash rates by teens is reason enough to start school later, because it ensures the increased safety of both youth and others who drive. To have a more prosperous society schools need to start later so students can function and a higher rate and live a healthier, safer life. In order for schools to do their job they need to ensure that their students are able to stay awake when they are being taught and actually learn.
Many have argued and fought to start school late. Parents and adults say it will help teens get more sleep but students argue that learning is hard for them that early in the morning. Teachers say that they wake up way too early because they live far away. All these reasons and arguments do have valid points, but, looking at it from the other side, there’s also a lot of negative impact that starting school later can have on everyone. According to vittana.org, families are more likely to struggle with transportation. Many parents have to get to work by 8 a.m., so starting school later could affect those parents who drop their kids off and head straight to work. Also, kids are more likely to be encouraged to stay up late. Many students have a bedtime based on when school starts and if school starts later that means that they are more likely to stay up late. Later start times would also have a big impact on the student athletes. Life for these athletes would be torturous and starting school later would add a whole new level of stress for them on top of the stress they already have. School sports often have practices and games after school. These student athletes already get home after 6 p.m. from practices and would get home even later on game days, allowing them less time to do anything productive during their seasons. They already leave before school starts on game days and get home around 10 p.m. Many students who also have to take care of their younger siblings would have problems. Many parents who work second shift have to get to work at 3 p.m. Ending the school day later would affect these older siblings and their baby brother, sister, niece, or whoever they have to take care of because that obligation of care would also start later, leaving younger children without caretakers. Lastly students who have jobs after school would be affected because they would also have to start their shifts later and get home later. But many jobs wouldn’t allow that, causing a lot of students to lose their jobs. Some students don’t have to work but a good percentage of students work to help pay the bills and provide food for their families. Also, having a job as a student gives them a feeling of independence because they have their own source of income, which they can lose if school starts late.
Hall Talk: Why should schools start later?
Hall Talk:
“I can’t do waking up super early. I need to sleep,” senior Kiom Clark said.
“If school starts later it’s going to be really annyoing for practice,” senior Skylar Sebring said.
“Schools start too early. I just want to sleep in,” junior Connor Miller said.
“Teachers would assign more homework because we would have more time,” senior Sharon Huang said.
“Schools should start later because I literally sleep during my first hour because I am so tired,” senior Maliah Johnson said.
“It would suck because then we would get out of school later,” senior Emily Bunnell.
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Why should schools NOT start later?
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College athletes in California can make profits from their name, image and likeness. The bill, called Senate Bill 206, Collegiate Athletics: student athlete compensation and representation, was passed on September 30, by state governor Gavin Newsom. The bill won’t make colleges pay their student athletes, but rather let athletes make profit through things such as their autograph sessions, commercials and they can even hire an agent. College sports have always been enjoyable and allowing only some colleges to give student-athlete compensation could make college sports about only individuals, not the team and school. This bill could change how college recruits choose their college, and that could be a problem. College sports have always been enjoyable, and allowing only some colleges to give student-athlete compensation could make college sports about only individuals, not the team and school. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) president Mark Emmert asked the California state legislature to table the bill until an NCAA working group studying athlete compensation delivered its findings to the association next month. Association officials fear there will be an unfair recruiting advantage if California colleges were the only schools to allowed to let college athletes get compensation.
California makes law for college athletes to profit from name, image and likeness
Emmert also wrote in a letter to California that colleges would be banned from any NCAA championship and bowl games. This bill has also received attention from professional athletes. The Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lebron James supported the bill. “Everyone is California- call your politicians and tell them to support SB 206! This law is a GAME CHANGER. College athletes can responsibly get paid for what they do and the billions they create,” he said in a tweet regarding the bill. Not all athletes were praising the bill though. former Florida University quarterback Tim Tebow is opposed to the law, because he believes the bill will cause collegiate athletes to have a “me” mindset instead of a “we” or “the team” mindset. ”No student-athlete deserves compensation for the work they put in, no matter their sport,” he said. California governor Gavin Newsom and NCAA president Mark Emmert could end up in a standoff if the NCAA and California government don’t reach some agreement or compromise by Jan. 1, 2023.
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If NCAA video games make a come back athletes could be paid for being on the cover By: Jameson Hartley, Reporter
Leaf Summer Behind There are many reasons why fall is the best season
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There are many things to do with a loved one, best friend, or even oneself on a fall, breezy afternoon. The chance to get lost in a cornfield for hours is a feeling many enjoy, along with sipping on the hot or cold cider that people can’t ignore. Hayrides, apple picking, donut picking, and dozens of other activities are one of the best things to do. Gull Meadow Farms in Richland, Michigan near Battle Creek offers one of the best attractions for fall activites. Gull Meadow Farms is a highly rated plae for families and friends that return every year. Many things come together as to why fall is the more favored season here, but nothing can compare to the warm scents that reminds many of it and the falling, changing colored leaves.
is the best because of all the trees, and the “Fall fact that the weather isn’t super hot but it’s not super cold yet either.
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The summer nights have ended, the beach trips are no longer happening, but that doesn’t have to be the end of a great time. Fall is here, even if the weather hasn’t agreed with that statement. Whether it’s because of the fuzzy socks, pumpkin spice, warm candles, falling leaves, people tend to enjoy the season and favorite it most. Fall is the perfect time to gather the home decor including the spooky jacko-lanterns and ghosts, and the hanging on the door skeletons. Not only does fall introduce the perfect weather for many, it introduces the cute, perfect outfits one can wear. “You get to dress up in comfy sweaters, sweatshirts, and boots,” senior Lauren Palmer said. “It’s just a cute, and comfy season.”
Tanner Underwood, senior the colder weather where you’re able “ Itolikedress warmer and cuter. “ Alexa Morey, sophomore
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WINTER SPORTS SEASON INFORMATION Boys Basketball: Practice: Tryouts start Nov. 18 Freshman and JV: 3:15-5:30 p.m. Varsity: 5:45-7 p.m. Location: HS Main/Aux Gym Contact: swichmann@lakeviewspartans.org Girls Basketball: Practice: Starts Nov. 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for all levels Location: HS Aux/Main Gym Contact: bshaw@lakeviewspartans.org Wrestling: Practice: Starts Nov. 18 from 3:30-6 p.m. Location: HS Wrestling Room Contact: cdunham@lakeviewspartans.org
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