May 2014

The silence in the auditorium was broken by one team’s cheers.

“I knew we had really good students, but you never know at these types of conferences, partly because the competition is always unexpected. I expected us to do well, but I’ve never had a team perform that well,” explains Matthew MacLeod, the advisor of the BHHS Model United Nations club.

MacLeod’s BHHS Model UN team went up against

over 650 students from 30 competition and showing us schools from both the United how to pursue excellence. I had States and Europe at the 14th no doubts about our perforAnnual Michigan State Unimance as we neared the end of versity Model United the conference.” nations Conference on “I couldn’t be March 14th to the 16th. more proud.

Our students The team performed I felt as if our were commit- students showed exceptionally well, ted to learnclaiming 21 individual a strong unawards which were won derstanding ing, having a in every single award good time, and of parliamencategory. They were tary procedure, really getting knowledge of also award with the title into the spirit their topic, and of Best Delegation for of Model UN. the entire competition. a willingness to “I knew we were work together MATTHEW MACLEOD prepared,” says Rohan in every single Model UN Advisor Sinha, one of the eight c o m m i t t e e ,” senior captains. “Coach says MacLeod.

MacLeod has done an extraor“I think one of the reasons we dinary job preparing us for the did so well was because our

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North Farmington High School parents argue the show must not go on

Girl gets bullied, mom is mentally unstable, girl has supernatural powers, and more than your average number of people are murdered at the senior prom. Sounds like the average plot line to any high school musical. Right?

“We had to do a little bit of [convincing] but then they said yes because they saw the potential in it,” shares Dean Cobb, co-director of North Farmington High School’s spring musical, Carrie: The Musical. The play is based off of the Stephen King novel in which the female lead is bullied throughout her entire life by other students and her mentally ill mother, realizes she has telekinetic powers, and takes revenge by murdering everyone and setting fire to her senior prom.

According to Cobb, he and his wife, Sue, have been working with North Farmington High School’s theatre department for over 40 years, and have put on more than 81 productions since then. However,

no production of theirs has reached national news, nor sparked such controversy, as their decision to produce Carrie: The Musical this Spring.

“I think the show is absolutely depressing,” shares community member and long-time Farmington School volunteer, Julie Devine. “ It leaves the message that no matter what you do or whom you reach out to, there is no recourse. I don’t think that is a message you want to give to high school students.”

North Farmington High School student, and Carrie: The Musical cast member Gillian Greenbaum, defends Cobb’s decision saying, “The message of the show is to look at how doing one nice thing can change a person’s life and make them [such a better person,] as well as making a huge difference to them. The show has reemphasized that everyone should be nice to everyone they meet because you never know what they’re going through.”

Since publicizing the announcement of the musical, Dean shares that he and his wife have been called “arrogant, careless, and insensitive. Those three words are just not what we are at all. CARRIE on We took offense to those.”

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Above: A map of North Farmington High School, where the controversial musical Carrie will be taking place this spring

They know something has to be done but they aren’t sure what it is…yet.

“It would be so weird,” junior Emily Karp says of the district’s upcoming decision of what to do with the old Lahser High School building once the students and staff move into their new address in the fall of 2015. “My parents’ high schools are still standing. To think that when I would come back after five years to something else-- it would just feel really different. I think of it as a high school first and foremost.”

With it’s impending closure on the horizon, facilitator Charlie Fleetham temporarily moderated the first of many meetings on February 24th to discuss the future of the current Bloomfield Hills High School main campus’ building.

“The Lahser building and other plots throughout the district, like Pine Lake, will become vacant by 2015. Between now and then, the plan is to work with the community starting September,” says Board of Education trustee Howard Baron. “Six months from now, we will have a series of meetings with the community during the fall and winter of next year to determine what’s going to happen them.”

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As he walked into the cafeteria one afternoon, senior Sam West noticed something was missing.

“The first thing that I noticed was that the double burgers were gone,” says West.

“So I asked my friends about it and they said, ‘Everything’s gone. The ketchup’s gone.’”

As First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move program celebrates its fourth anniversary, schools, including Bloomfield Hills Schools, have been making changes to their school lunch programs as a result of government pressure.

“There has been a lot of attention to nutrition in schools because that’s where children spend most of their time when they’re not at home,” says Marlene Schwartz, Deputy Director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. “And because parents are not able to influence what their children have in schools, the schools are in a unique role where they need to take on some of that responsibility.”

In early March, Bloomfield Hills High School limited the amount of ketchup students could use by removing condiment pumps and limiting students to only one packet of ketchup.

While there were health benefits (one serving of ketchup from a condiment pump will contain roughly two and a half times as much sodium as one serving in a ketchup packet), the decision met with negative reaction from students, says West.

“I was pretty upset about it because you have those little packets and it wasn’t enough,” he says. “When you have burgers and fries, you can’t spread the whole packet on the whole thing and I thought it wasn’t enough, and I think a lot of people felt the same way.”

As a solution, West says he decided to bring in bottles of ketchup to share with his fellow students.

“I thought it was unfair and so I decided to share some with everybody. I think it brought a lot of attention to the matter and maybe it was the reason for nixing the policy,” says West.

Policy analyst for The Heritage Foundation Rachel Sheffield agrees with West, and says that federal nutrition policies are too stifling. “The recent reauthorization of federal nutrition programs has slapped additional regulations onto school cafeteria menus, dictating everything from the number of orange slices a child must put on his or her plate to whether peas and corn are acceptable foods for the lunch line.”

Although Schwartz says she is pleased with some of this regulation, she also says it needs to continue to improve.

“One of the things that I am disappointed to see is that there are quite strict standards as to what can be sold in elementary and middle schools,” says Schwartz. “But when you look at the high schools, 40% of what’s still being sold is not meeting those standards.”

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According to senior Shivam Patel, President of the Model UN club, MacLeod emphasized the team aspect of the club throughout the whole weekend. The motto, “The team, the team, the team” was one that was heard multiple times throughout the whole conference, and the delegates truly took it to heart.

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Traveling from Bloomfield to Beijing, she’s looking forward to experience a new culture.

“I’m really interested to see how people in China live day to day,” describes Chinese 400 student junior Regina DiMaggio, who will be one out of the 14 students going to the inaugural BHHS China trip. “Their culture is so different than ours and I’m going to be able to experience that culture.

From March 29th to April 9th, DiMaggio and 14 students from the Chinese 200-400 classes will be exploring Shanghai, Hainan, and Beijing. With the help of the International Student Services Program, Chinese teacher Karen Twomey and history teacher Matthew MacLeod have planned a ten day trip in China for 14 of their students.

“We land in Shanghai and we’ll be seeing the old bund,” explains Twomey. “That whole area is basically the Chinese version of Venice.

We’ll be seeing a lot of historical sites, using bullet trains, and getting to practice a lot of We get to see Chinese.”

Although how another the stupart of the dents will world lives be able to and become practice the more cultured language in because of this Shanghai, Tw o m e y trip shares Regina DiMaggio that most Junior of their genuine experience will be located in Hainan.

“In Hainan, the kids are going to be doing home stays with a host family instead of staying in hotels. One of the really awesome things about the trip is that the students are preparing scrapbooks to show their host families a little bit of their American style life. They’ll be doing a lot of practice for their Chinese speaking and listening skills with their host families.

They’re also preparing simple foods like, macaroni and cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to introduce for the families. They’ll be spending a whole day with them.”

MacLeod adds, “In Hainan, we’ll be caring for the animals and working with villagers. We’re going to be doing local education outreach to the villagers to try and educate and talk to them about the importance of environmental protection, such as poaching is dangerous to their environment.”

According to Twomey, although Hainan will be the most unique part of the trip, the students won’t miss out on the touristy parts of China either.

“In Beijing, we’ll be going to see the forbidden city, the old Olympics sites, and the Great Wall, temple of heaven, and the summer palace. We’ll definitely do a lot of shopping and eating.”

Through all the sightseeing and tours, MacLeod explains trip’s purpose is to give the students an authentic Chinese experience.

“The goal is to giving the children an opportunity to really get full immersion in Chinese culture. They’ll be able to practice their speaking and want to come back after being on this trip because of the experience that ISS will give them.”

“We chose ISS specifically because the goal of this trip is to practice their speaking skills as much as possible,” explains Twomey. “The program has little things set up, like ordering their own foods, talking to their host families, shopping, and asking for directions which will help them practice.

We’re not only focusing on the culture, but mostly the language.”

“By traveling abroad, it will widen our global perspective,” agrees DiMaggio. “We get to see how another part of the world lives and become more cultured because of this trip.”

Twomey, who has been taking students to China for more than ten years, explains how this trip makes an impact on those who go.

“These students never come back from this week trip fluent. What happens is it ignites this amazing spark and a thirst they have to quench. The kids that go to China always want to go back. They always want to continue studying the language. It’s not an end. It’s a beginning,” concludes Twomey.

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Venezuela: Protesters took to the streets, clashing with government forces loyal to President Nicholas Maduro. They are protesting the high crime and high inflation in the country.

Malaysia: The Malaysian plane that disappeared this month was discovered crashed by satellites. It is assumed that all 239 people have perished.

United States: Two buildings exploded after a gas leak in Harlem this month. The death toll after the blast is estimated at eight.

Ukraine: Voters in the Crimean region voted to secede from Ukraine this month.

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STYLE FOR SAVING LIVES: SOPHOMORE HOLDS FASHION SHOW FOR CANCER RESEARCH Seeing the models walk across the stage, she knew it was a success.

“The fashion show raised over two thousand dollars, which went straight to the charity Lungevity,” shares sophomore Tess Garcia. “We’ve been getting donations even after the show ended, which is really cool that we left

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show was so successful.

“Tess is just not afraid to meet new people and go to the stores and ask if they’ll donate clothes.

I think also that people were just so willing to help her. It was really heartwarming to see kids come together for a half a day or more at the fashion show. She’s a pretty special girl.”

Tess concludes, “I hope I can continue to do this in the future. I’ve been thinking about making the show an annual thing, but if I don’t, I’ll definitely do something similar.”

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Driving his 1998 Mercury Mystique, he cautiously attempts to avoid insidious and seemingly malignant potholes.

“I drive down Long Lake Road every day to get to school and there’s two points on Long Lake Road where the potholes are so bad that you have to slow down to ten miles per hour and try not to hit any of the potholes,” shares Bloomfield Hills High School math teacher Steve Quagliotto. “I was driving my 98 Mercury Mystique and I hit a pothole...Now I’ve hit potholes before, but when I hit this particular pothole I thought ‘that’s not good, something just happened. I may have popped my tire, etc.’ After school that day I had to leave and go on the freeway to go to a different destination and as soon as I got on the freeway things didn’t sound right; my car started

shaking and [the engine] was [spinning] at 10,000 revolutions per minute, which is double if not triple what it should be going. My car was struggling to get to 70 miles per hour and started smoking. On Monday I found out that the transmission cracked when I hit the pothole, so that car is a goner.”

Many residents and students, like Quagliotto, share the same sentiments. Potholes, due to exceedingly severe seasonal weather, have caused several issues for drivers.

“You’re driving along at fifty miles an hour and your wheel pops, [it’s dangerous],” explains senior Zoe Lis, who acquired a flat tire from a pothole. “My front right wheel looked like a pancake.”

With incidents of pothole damage in Bloomfield hills ever present, , Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) PR Officer, Craig Bryson, comprehends why pothole victims like Quagliotto and Lis would want

identify accountability. roads. We do that every year “I don’t know that any- to a limited extent; the probone’s responsible [for lem is that there is not enough money to them]; they’re resurface all not consciously of the roads planned and we that need repair them as We’re out everyday resurfacing. quickly as we patching potholes Per capita, can. If we knew and that’s a Band-Aid M i c h i g a n about a pothole approach. The patches is dead last for more than on in the thirty days, did don’t last forever. amount of nothing about Craig Bryson money we it, and someOakland County PR Officer spend on body’s car was damaged--we can be found our roads. We need the legisnegligent and then we have lature and Governor to act.”

In regards to infrastructure to pay for the damage.”

While the road commis- repair., Bryson says, “There sion is actively patching will [have to] be a tax inthe road, financial and- crease [if the roads are tobe political issues arise when improved],. It would have further repair is needed. to be something done by the “We’re out everyday patch- [state] legislature, not by loing potholes and that’s a cal government. It could be Band-Aid approach; that’s an increase in vehicle regisnot the long term solution. tration fee, gas tax increase, The patches don’t last for- or some other source of revever. There is nothing we can enue that the state comes do about that,” Bryson says. up with. We aren’t advo“The long term solution is to cating a single thing [meareconstruct or resurface those sure]; we are just saying that

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While Bryson expresses uncertainty about the financial side of the road repair, he is clear in saying that the roads are in disrepair.

“They’re absolutely terrible and the only solution is to resurface the roads.

That means more money. We have the fewest staff since the 1950s. Our trucks are falling apart. We have no money, and we’re only able to resurface the roads with the little bit of funding we get. We’re in a crisis situation. Those of us in the road business have been trying to scream it from the mountain tops for years. Until it gets to this point, no one really cares. We don’t want to have to think about money until our car gets a flat tire, and then it becomes an issue.”

If you are concerned with a pothole emergency call the road commission at (877) 858-4804.

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plains Tess. “My grandpa was also people that I had never seen at the show and he said the same before. It felt like an honor to be the person who thing. [He said] that was putting someshe was looking down thing together for on all of us and smilIt was really [such a great] cause.” ing. It just felt really heartwarming “The show was good to think about.

It was bittersweet.” to see kids come practically perfect, Tess describes together for half no real major hicdescribes her feelings after a day or more at cups,” senior model her fashion show. the fashion show, Bryce McClelland.

“It was really cool “The audience to see everyone who Julie Garcia Mother seemed really encame to support the show,” shares Tess. “There were gaged throughout the show.”

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LUNCHES from A1: According to Schwartz, legislation was passed in 2004 to mandate that every school district had a school wellness policy outlining the school’s nutritional goals.

The Bloomfield Hills School District wellness policy, which is available on the district website, says in regards to nutrition that “the BHS Food Service Department will provide food that meets or exceeds currently accepted nutritional guidelines, and will provide a wide variety of healthy food, drink and snack choices.”

West says he disagrees with the way the district has gone about achieving these goals.

“If they’re going to regulate our food, they might as well give us healthy options,” he says. “For example, they took away the ketchup and the barbecue sauce, but they didn’t take away the mayonnaise.

What’s the deal with that? I don’t think it’s unfair for them to regulate the food, but I don’t think it’s fair for them to do it the way they went about it.”

Schwartz also worries that the district’s wellness policy may not be as effective as If they’re go- it could ing to regu- b e . late our food, “ We ’v e they might as f o u n d that the well give us stronger healthy op- wellness policies, tions w i t h Marlene Schwartz clearly Graphic Design defined teacher goals, like ‘the district will provide 100 minutes of physical activity each week’ are much more likely to show improvement than the districts who had these aspirational goals but didn’t really put teeth or numbers behind the statement,” she says.

West adds, “I know the school is pretty limited on their options when it comes to cafeteria food, in terms of their supplier, but I think that they should have more healthy options to be able to choose from. Because it’s already junk food, so what’s the point of restricting it?”

“My hope is that we’re going to see a return to an environment where all the foods that are sold in schools are healthy foods,” says Schwartz. “I really do feel that schools are kind of the easiest case to make in terms of where we have to do the very best for our children. We can argue about what people should do in their homes or what should be happening in movie theaters, but you really can’t argue the fact that schools are sacred in a special way and that we need to do our best there.”

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Tess organized the Breathe Deep Fashion Show held at the Birmingham Community House on February 22nd for Lungevity, a lung cancer research organization.

“I was so proud of her,” describes Tess’s mom, Julie Garcia. “My mom is the grandma that she did it in honor of. She passed away in October of lung cancer. So it was a very special cause for me and Tess.”

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teachers in the building--especially Mr. Jenvey and Mr. Lock“After four years of attending wood who volunteered their time.

MSUMUN, it was so bittersweet It was really their outstanding to end my Model UN experi- support that made it so easy for ence, but I’m glad it was on such the team to do as well as it did.” a high note by beginning a great According to MacLeod, the team legacy for the new performed exschool. It has truly ceptionally well, been the highlight It was so bittersweet to claiming 21 inof my high school end my Model UN experi- dividual awards career and I was ence, but I’m glad it was including the so glad to finish it Best Delegate on such a high note off with my Modaward in five Shivam Patel el UN family.” committees and Senior MacLeod says,“I the Outstanding definitely want Delegate award in three of the 15 to make sure to thank the entire committees. This is in addition administration [for their encour- to winning awards in every single agement.] We’ve received such award category. The team was also amazing support from the school awarded with the title of Best Delboard, from Rob Glass, and egation for the entire competition.

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Above: Bloomfield Hills MUN team reveling in their victory.

Top Right: Senior Madelyn Celovsky giving a speech on animal ethics in front of fellow delegates.

Bottom Right: Bloomfield Hills delegates propose a new resolution regarding overfishing.

Far Right: Senior Shahid Ahmad stating his opinion on educational reform.

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Building from A1: “There are just as many possibilities as there are people out there,” says Baron. “The one thing that is known is that the athletic fields will still be needed on Lahser. But the exact details of what happens to the property are not certain until the fall of next year.”

Superintendent Robert Glass explains that the BHHS campus allows for an influx of ideas from the community.

“People thought it would make a really good art center. One group wants to make it a dance company or culinary school. Another proposal is to keep the pool. One idea [is that] it should be a park and we could partner with the Bloomfield Township. It could be a little bit of everything. The problem with a little bit of everything is that it becomes a burden to manage. We need to watch for that.”

There are “I am looking just as many forward to the future to see what possibilities Bloomfield Hills as there are will do with Lahspeople out er,” says senior Victhere toria Force. “It’s a little sad [that Howard Baron Board of Education trustee I won’t] have my highschooltocome back to. I have very fond memories here.”

According to Board of Education President Ed Ford, the path to a solution involves many more meetings and collaborations.

“The meeting is trying to create a relationship within the school district; a lot of different people with a lot of different interests, engaging in order to make them part of the process. My colleagues and I were elected by the community, so we are trying our best to make sure we are informed by them as much as possible. This is an opportunity to see what the community has concerns with.”

“One of the really great things about our community is that we have a lot of people who are willing to give their time to make sure we do this the right way,” says Board Member trustee Ingrid Day. “I think that it will take a lot of time, but with our community we can come to a great conclusion.”

Despite the many factors involved in planning, Ford is excited by the project.

“This decision will impact the community for years to come,” he says. “It may be difficult, but I am an optimistic person.” “We are open to any suggestion, especially the voices of the young people. Everyone wants to see the best and highest use of the plots,” concludes Ford.

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The “Man in Nature” class is taking an eight day trip from May 3rd through the 8th in Kilarney Provincial Park in Canada. Part of the trip is canoeing and the other is backpacking. Take a look at some of the necessities a Man in Nature student will be carrying.

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MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS VISITING EAST HILLS TO INSPIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

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The SOS/Be the Change club is sponsoring a Jean Drive on behalf of “I Am My Brother’s Keeper” Mission in Detroit. The Drive will run from March 24 – April 17. Jeans can be dropped off in the Counseling office.

The jeans should be in reasonable condition. Staff, parents, and families are encouraged to donate jeans too.

had a problem getting speakers.

Once we identify a speaker that we want, we will make a phone call and tell them a little bit about our school and we haven’t had one person turn us down.”

Massucci, who gained this idea from his high school teacher, remains passionate about this matter.

“We have two representatives from the winner’s circle who go down and introduce themselves,” Massucci explains. “We talk about young people shaking their hands, looking them in the eye and welcoming them to East Hills Middle School.”

McCormick agrees. “I remember walking in and I was greeted by a bunch of very big smiles,” says McCormick. “There was a whole group of ladies sitting in the front row [whom] I have great respect for and this was the first thing I saw.”

Every speaker delivers a motivational speech about something

Freshmen, LaRhonda Richardson and Cali Drouillard, have teamed up to spread awareness about MS to their 9th grade peers, as well as participate in the Walk 4 MS. The 2014 Walk 4 MS event will take place at 9am on Saturday, May 3, at Covington District School.

that has made them successful.

“I talked about when I played in the NBA and my experience from the letter NBA to never be average,” explains McCormick who continued to play as his parents helped him succeed. “You have to set goals, chase your dreams, and do things to avoid being average.”

After the speakers finish their presentations, time is given to the students to ask questions.

“The speaker begins promptly at 7:15 am, and typically a speech goes on for about 20 minutes,” says Massucci. “[Afterwards] we have 10 minutes or so for questioning and answering and then at 7:45 am they close with the presentation.”

“After the presentations, the students fly up to the speakers and want to shake their hands and ask them questions,” says Rubel.

“It’s often hard for the speakers to leave after they are done because there are quite a number

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“We wanted wildly successful people to come in and talk about success, winning and what it takes to win in this society,” says Michael Massucci, a teacher at East Hills Middle School who proposed a plan to invite motivational public speakers like McCormick to EHMS every month. “We want to create transformational leaders so when they go back to their classrooms, teams, clubs, or even families, they take some of the wisdom and messages back with them.”

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Massucci says that on a Wednes- sional motivational speakers come day of every month, at 7:15 am, a in. We have had former NBA public speaker goes to the school’s athlete, a judge, and a Olympic media center to talk about his gold medal winner, gentleman experience of achieving success. running for Congress who is also “You have to get up at prob- a businessman and a lawyer.”

The superintendent of Bloomably 6:30 in the morning and get here at 7 o’clock,” says Massucci. field Hills Schools, Robert Glass “Though the message feels that it is good goes to about fifty kids to have such a difonce a month [since it is ferent event in the voluntary], we are hop- We want to create district, “It makes ing that they go back and transformational me really proud and spread their messages.”

I think it’s a tribute leaders.

Jason Rubel, the school’s Michael Massucci to our students that principal agrees, “I think East Hills teacher come voluntarily.”

“We have such it is great to have speakers come from a range of back- a knowledgeable and genergrounds. It is a neat way to model ous community,” explains Ruthe students to work hard, come bel. “ I am impressed that we early, be dedicated and at the same have had a number of individutime be exposed to the people als willing to give up their time who have done incredible things.” for speaking with our students.”

From an Olympic gold medalist Massucci explains how the to the state county judge, Mas- event is arranged. “Though since succi says, “We have had profes- it is our first year, we haven’t

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of students who are interested in continuing to talk with them.”

McCormick confirms this by talking about his experience as a speaker at East Hills.

“I don’t remember their names but there were about ten or twelve students who came up to me and introduced themselves,” says McCormick who explained that more speakers will be coming for the rest of the year and hopefully the next school year.

“We are continuing to set up the lineups for the months to come and looking forward to thinking about what other possibilities are out there in our community,” describes Rubel.

“We are certainly willing to take any suggestions and contact people.”

“It’s been really interesting to have members of our community help us connect with the people that they know too. This has made it a really good and rewarding experience for our students,” Rubel concludes.

BHHS juniors Narmeen Rehman and Marina Ross have teamed up to start a School Supply Drive for the Detroit Achievement Academy.

The drive runs through April, with donations bins located at Eastover and BHHS. If you are interested in making a monetary contribution, email rehmanandross@gmail.com.

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Dean explains that Carrie: The Musical closed on Broadway after five shows in 1988 and according to the New York Times “it was the most expensive flop in Broadway history.” However he and his wife feel as though the music is the quintessential part of the musical.

“Once we played the music, there was no question,” adds Sue. “The music is the key to this show. It is absolutely beautiful music.”

Dean continues saying, “We have wonderful talent to pull this musical together and our students are so ready to be on the bandwagon to promote anti bullying. The intensity of the plot has caused everyone to become such a cohesive unit already in that respect. This has brought us all together quicker than it normally would in a regular musical.”

Greenbaum agrees, “I like the show because parts of it are really heartfelt and sweet and parts are really eye opening. It really shows some people’s true feelings.”

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Hills High School acting teacher Tina Greenlee. “ReEven after hearing the directors’ intent, Devine still begardless of the musical, people will always find somelieves Carrie: The Musical should not be shown in schools. thing to talk about. I think you would be hard pressed “The musical is not appropriate for the students to to find a show that everybody would agree upon. I perform and I think that it was a reckless decision. Not have been here thirty some years and there is invarito mention there is a ton of vulgarity in it which I think ably somebody saying something about is just unnecessary. Many people think a show: it doesn’t have enough females, kids see it all the time anyway. But as not enough males, it does this, it says an educational institution, you are not I think every show has that. You just have to do the best you supposed be the ones serving it up.”

Cobb disagrees, saying that the sto- issues in it...People will can. I sometimes think people overryline surrounds the mother’s mental always find something react a little bit to theatre. It is an art form, and there are some pieces that illness versus the language or any ofto talk about maybe don’t fit in a high school enfending comments on one’s spiritualTina Greenlee vironment. There is a very fine line, ity. While he can comprehend why Acting Teacher but at the end of the day it is art.” some like Devine may base their “My major problem with the entire thing is that if you opinion on the musical on its religious aspect or are going to call this an anti-bullying message, I want language, he says that the storyline really centers to know what the message is. This is all I’ve been askon how mental illness with one’s family can affect ing,” describes Devine. “My point all along has been, the children as well as the issues of bullying aspects. that if you were going to do something like this, that “I think every show has issues in it,” says Bloomfield

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has such a dark ending, there has to be a path from the darkness to something positive. You can’t just leave kids thinking this is how it all ends. There has to be a road map to positive action. I felt that it was my duty, as someone who cares about kids, to make sure that there was something for those kids who were watching who are bullied; to make sure that they know it’s not entertainment, nor is it a joke. It’s not a chance for theatre kids to cut their teeth on really salacious material. Some of this stuff is really happening to kids and they need and deserve to know how to deal with it in a positive way. I don’t ever want to give the impression to kids that death and violence is the only way to deal with this.”

Amidst the controversy and continual discussions Sue shares that, “as it sits, the show will not be cancelled. I just think that anyone who has their doubts has their own opinions. But, if they don’t want to see the show, don’t see the show. [However] If you’re interested in watching the musical, it will be held at North Farmington High School from May 2nd to May 4th.”

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MUSIC CLASSES TO VISIT CAPITAL Band and orchestra visit Washington DC for the National Symphony concert Niketh Chopra Guest Writer

College game turns into chain of kindness called #FeedtheDeed

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At first it was dangerous. Now, this college game has been killed with kindness, spreading a chain of good deeds to over 20 countries.

“Someone posted a video on Facebook of this amazing guy who turned around his Neknomination and used it to buy sandwiches for homeless people. I watched the video and immediately was inspired by this guy.

It was just amazing to see how one guy can do something so simple in an attempt to change a negative into a positive like that,” shares medical student and creator of #FeedtheDeed, Josh Stern. He explains that Neknominations is an increasingly popular game among social media, where an individual film themselves doing a dangerous stunt, upload the video to social media, and then nominates three others in attempt to “out do” them within 24 hours. In an effort to stop this game, which has taken the lives of many people, Stern inspired a new trend called #FeedtheDeed. “After seeing the video, it just resonated in my mind. I was kind of throwing around ideas with my friend Russell Citron who runs a nonprofit organization called Kindness Counts, and realized I really wanted to do something like [#FeedtheDeed] here, in Canada.”

“I had the idea in my head and just finished taking an exam; on my way home I stopped by a grocery store, picked up some sandwiches, and filmed myself giving them to some people on the street in Ottawa, where I go to school. Immediately I went home and uploaded the video

on Facebook. Almost instantly I was just swarmed with amazing and positive feedback from all of my friend who saw the video.”

Right then and there, Stern started what many are calling a world-wide phenomenon known as #FeedtheDeed which has found its way to Bloomfield Hills High School.

“For my #FeedtheDeed, I went to McDonalds and paid for the person behind me,” shares senior Mac Bank. “The next day, right after I posted my #FeedtheDeed on Facebook, I was out getting gas and this woman came up to me saying she didn’t have any money to pay for gas and I gave her twenty bucks, because it’s the right thing to do.”

Even though he supports Stern’s positive intent, Bank is concerned that some may take the initiative out of context and feel forced into following a trend. “Good deeds are not something we should be pressured into doing, especially in a specific amount of time.”

While agreeing with Bank, Stern believes that the peer pressure is not malicious but more motivational. “When you nominate your friends, it really gives them the extra push and motivation to go out and do an act of kindness,” he says “I know that everyone does good deeds on a daily basis but this is just an extra little ‘come on. Get out there and do it.’ it’s not the time that’s important, but rather going out and doing a good deed.”

Although Stern’s #FeedtheDeed concept was originally based off of Neknominations, where the individual has a set time frame,

Stern feels he can’t set such a strict time limit.

“#FeedtheDeed is more of a relaxed version because there is no time limit on kindness. You can do acts of kindness whenever you want. It’s not like I’m forcing anyone to go and only have X amount of time,” says Stern. “However, the biggest [aspect] is [still] nominating others.”

BHHS Junior Rachel Sabin agrees. “It seems like #FeedtheDeed pushes people out of their comfort zone. I feel as though it gives people the extra push to make a difference in the lives of people around them.”

Along with Sabin, Stern believes #FeedtheDeed has inspired many students at the high school and college level to do things they otherwise wouldn’t: such as give blood when they have forever been afraid of needles.

“Honestly, I didn’t see it growing this much. I thought it was just going to stay up here in Canada. Now, I’ve received #FeedtheDeed submissions, emails, Facebook notifications, phone calls, and messages from over twenty countries in less than two months. Every person who takes part is feeding the deed; you are nourishing it. These deeds just keep going, everyone is contributing, its just growing more and more and turning into something that I never thought was possible,” concludes Stern.

For more information on #FeedtheDeed type in the hash tag on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the Kindness Counts Facebook page, to see how people everywhere are taking part in this chain of kindness.

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Biffstock is back.

“We’ve done it almost every year,” states senior Mark Stewart, head of the Biffstock planning committee and a member of the Biff staff for 3 years. “We’ve had pretty successful turn outs, and it’s a really fun time.”

On Thursday April 17th, 2014, the Bloomfield Radio Program will host its annual Biffstock Benefit Concert. According to sophomore Harrison Parker, this concert will seek to raise money and awareness for the Biff.

“The concert is a fundraiser for

our radio station because we’re a noncommercial station,” says Stewart. “That means we don’t have any commercials or money input, other than donations.”

According to Biff Advisor Pete Bowers, these donations come mostly from the pledge drive portion of Biffstock.

“There’s two parts of Biffstock; one is what they call a pledge drive,” describes Bowers, who has been advising the Biff for 37 years. “We’ve been doing our pledge drive since 1977. It’s a two-day event, and we’ll be asking our listeners to support us by donating money.

We just do it once a year, and we raise money to use for enhancement purposes, promotional items, or equipment.”

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Biffstock is the concert. of the Biff,” reflects Schmier.

“I think it’s just fun to be on “I’m excited to perform [again] the air in the cafeteria, and we this year. I know it will be a have our mascot, the lot different ‘Biffalo’ come out,” says from last year The concert is because of the Bowers. “Last year we got a whole group of a fundraiser for merge between people dancing at lunch. our radio station schools. I know We were rocking the cafof the stubecause we’re a some eteria; all these people dents may have noncommercial heard some of were dancing, it was station. great. Just seeing us all our songs, but come together, and get Mark Stewart they haven’t support is a lot of fun.” Senior heard us play Sophomore Sydney live. I’m nerSchmier is a member of the band vous to see how it goes.”

‘Stereo Jane’, which is one of the Tickets are five dollars and can bands that will be performing at be bought during all lunches the Biffstock concert this year. on April 16th and 17th, from “Last year was a lot of fun; it a Biff staff member or a band was great to get to show some of that is performing on the night the students our music and tal- of the concert. All proceeds ent. I actually made a few new go to the Biff, and donations friends after meeting the staff are encouraged by the station.

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Through hard work and dedication, he’s ready to represent his school as he makes the transition from Bloomfield Hills to Capitol Hill.

“I hope that upon arriving to DC I will be able to show my musical skills to the world and see one of the greatest cities in America,” says sophomore Cameron Craig. “After all, how many other places in the world have America’s memorials?”

From April 17 through April 20th, the Bloomfield Hills High School band and orchestra will be taking a trip to Washington DC for a National Symphony concert.

“We’ll be visiting various monuments, going to a National Symphony concert, and also going to a Washington Nationals baseball game,” shares band teacher Robert Ambrose.

“The group will [also] be I hope that upon p e r f o r m i n g arriving to DC, at a concert I will be able to in front of Lincoln show my musi- the M e m o r i a l .” cal skills to the Ambrose world and see explains how one of the great- trips like this have hapest cities. pened in Cameron Craig the past for Sophomore both Andover and Lahser.

“We had trips like this every two years at Andover. The Lahser kids also took one last year, so we are trying to keep to an every-other-year schedule. The kids have worked hard this year so it’s kind of a reward for them, so even if students miss this trip, there will be another opportunity to go in the future.”

Teachers like Ambrose are not the only ones excited for the trip. Craig explains what he’s looking forward to.

“It will be fun to go sightseeing and spending time with friends.

I’ve never been on a trip with the school before. I feel that it’ll be an interesting and fun experience.”

Sophomore Marca Mucha agrees with Craig, saying how good of an opportunity it is for students.

“It’s a good opportunity for the Lahser and Andover students from both orchestra and band to really get to know one another. It will be really beneficial to the merge of Andover and Lahser and start new traditions for future trips. I think the trip will be a lot of fun and will be a treasured experience in my high school career,” she concludes.

For more information about the DC trip, contact Mr. Ambrose at RAmbrose@bloomfield.org.

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IN DEFENSE OF ORGANIC FOOD SAVES THE WORLD ONE BITE AT A TIME BIG WORDS Magnanimous. Amalgamation. Egregious. Quixotic.

Call me esoteric, but I love my big words. As elitist (read: pathetic) as it sounds, my thesaurus is a treasured friend, and for specificity’s sake, you should embrace yours too.

English is a wonderful system partly because our vocabulary is so expansive. No matter what emotion I aim to convey, no matter how nuanced or generalized I want to come across as, I know that somewhere in our language there exists the perfect word to capture my thoughts.

Foreigners may despise learning twelve d i f f e re n t ways to describe sadness, but being able to difEnglish is a f e r e n t i a t e between wistwonderful system partly ful, mourning, and because our melancholy vocabulary is with just a so expansive. single word is a pretty neat capacity.

I get that the last thing a reader wants to do is actually think about the content of what they’re reading. And there are times when it’s unreasonable for a writer to expect an audience to trudge through words like asymmetric and obstinate.

Just because an article or column or book requires patience to read doesn’t mean that it’s poorly written. We study Shakespeare, Chaucer and Wordsworth not because we’re a culture of masochists, but because they communicate something profound about the nature of humanity, something worth the mental exertion.

In my view, the entire paradigm of reading has shifted for the worse. We used to read to challenge our prejudices and to educate ourselves about the world. Nowadays we read to entertain and distract ourselves from reality, and anything that gets in the way is an abhorrent distraction. Society is being dumbed down because it is being forced to cater to the lowest, laziest common denominator.

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• Organic farming is friendlier to the environment; therefore on organic farms you are likely to find a greater diversity of plants (not including the organic food itself) and animals.

•If you are concerned about how animals are treated, then choosing organic food is a good idea. Organic farming ensures that animals are fed a natural diet and kept in free-range conditions.

•Pesticides are not used in organic foods; natural compounds are used instead. Many health risks, such as cancer, are associated with pesticide use.

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You have planned this day since forever. You take your boyfriend’s (or girlfriend’s) family out to a highly prestigious restaurant, itching to impress them, wallet aching at the prices listed on the menu. After hours and hours of waiting, your meal arrives and it is perfect--the salad is crisp, the meat is juicy and grilled to perfection. “This experience is created by the restaurant’s choice of using organic ingredients,” says the waiter.

But why is it so good? Why is this food better than any you’ve ever tasted?

Maybe, just maybe it’s so good because nobody shook a can of bug spray all over it. Maybe the lack of insecticides have increased the flavors, letting them burst on your tongue. Maybe it’s because what you are eating is real and authentic.

According to the National Institute for Fitness and Sport, pesticides are not used in organic foods. Not only are avoiding these man-made poisons plastered in your everyday meals (and in your water) reduce your chances of cancers, birth defects, and even headaches, their absence makes the food taste better. Chemicals are thrown out the window in order to make way for a more natural and wholesome way to handle your food.

Maybe because you know that your meal went through a rigorous test to make sure it is the best of the best. Any product must meet the long, long array of the United States Department of Agriculture in order to be considered organic. You get a guaranteed high-classed eating experience whenever you see that sticker or sign happily advertising itself as organic.

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Never underestimate the power of leggings Tess Garcia Staff Writer

What’s form fitting, trendy, and on the legs of teen girls everywhere?

They’re called leggings, for those of you who live under a rock.

Originally intended for yoga, running, and other activities during which one must seriously move, leggings have taken a turn toward the mainstream in the last couple of years.

I see them everywhere I go.

With this wave of leggingwearers has come a flood of critics.

The tight bottoms have been said to draw the wrong kind of attention to teen girls.

They’re thinner and more form-fitting than your typContrary to ical pair popular belief, of pants. there is more to In other my teenage life w o r d s , than attracting leggings not male attention. are necessarily the type of pants fathers want to see their daughters go out in.

Has anyone ever stopped to wonder why girls wear them, though? Has anyone realized that maybe, just maybe, we wear them because they’re more comfortable than jeans will ever be?

Contrary to popular belief, there is more to my teenage life than attracting male attention. Leggings are equally as cozy as sweatpants, but are much more versatile and look more put together. Another idea is feeling confident. Leggings make me feel surprisingly at ease in my own skin.

They’re my shining armor, my secret weapon, my gateway to feeling both secure and self-assured. Not to mention, it takes about five minutes less to throw leggings on than to squeeze my lacrosse-player thighs into a pair of American Eagle boot-cuts.

To conclude this fashionable rant, leggings may not have been intended to be worn in place of “real” pants. As long as Lululemon keeps selling them, though, I will continue to wear them as such. Occasional sneers from adults aren’t going to keep me from taking advantage of the beautiful gift of confident comfort.

Forget a Little Black Dress, I love my simple black leggings.

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Scanning the produce aisle, I’m struck with the inevitable issue. As I scour the strawberry section, I find a just-right box of strawberries. But, right next to that perfect box lies its worthy competitor—a more expensive box with the words organic slapped on top. Then begins the daily, never-ending internal debate: are organic foods really worth the extra buck?

The answer to that million-dollar question is…no.

The commonly held idea to most supermarket-goers is that organic foods are more nutritious and have fewer health risks than their counterpart.

However, studies conducted by Stanford University reveal that the difference between organic and conventional foods is actually miniscule. In fact, the scientists behind the study found that there were no consistent differences in the vitamin or protein content of between organic and conventional foods, as well as no obvious health advantages to organic foods.

“But, conventional foods use pesticides!”

Please, do you really think that your organic bunch of bananas stays bug-free and fresh for a week without pesticides? Organic farmers

opt for natural pesticides, but “natural” is not necessarily better. Actually, the EPA has found that some of these natural pesticides used by organic farmers are actually borderline toxic.

Not to mention, farming techniques are not the only food-based problem plaguing our people.

It’s no secret that America is one of the most obese nations in the world. As our waistlines continue to expand, maybe we should focus less on how our food is grown and focus more on what food we’re actually eating. Our greatest concern shouldn’t be between two fruits but actually pushing others to choose oranges over Oreos.

To make healthy food available to a greater population is a whole other hurdle on its own. The cheaper the food, the unhealthier it is, so for many cash-strapped Americans, price is an issue.

Since organic is synonymous with overpriced, it is already out of the question for many. If you’re looking to save your green, don’t fret about organic greens because it’s more hype than actual help for your health.

So, next time you’re at the supermarket, think twice about that organic label and head to the checkout line with your good ol’ conventional box of strawberries; your wallet will thank you later.

•Organic farming is more time and labor intensive, and the organic certification process can be costly and difficult.

•Organic farming allows for less productivity per acre of land farmed than conventional industrial farming. methods.

•Farming organically requires more time on the part of the farmer. It is more labor intensive than conventional farming, and the farmer may not be able to tend as much land as he could with industrialized farming approaches.

•Organics are not treated with preservatives, waxes or other chemicals. This may reduce their shelf life and allow for faster spoilage.

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•Organic processed food contains no hydrogenated fat, whereas nonorganic processed food does. Hydrogenated fat has been linked to heart disease — so choosing organic options can help to protect your heart.

Maybe it’s so good because you are not only doing good for your body but because you’re serving a bigger cause. Organic farming preserves soil richness, reduces erosion in soil, and avoids giving antibiotics to their animals.

Maybe it is so good because your conscience is cleared since organic farmers let their animals roam in the lush green grass and breathe in clean, crisp air rather than putting them behind a rickety fence. In fact, those very endearing farm animals are munching on their very own organic food, growing up healthy and naturally.

By consuming organic foods, you are supporting these practices and a locally grown farm.

You hear that? You can save the world by buying a box of organic strawberries from Whole Foods. Who knew it could be that simple?

On September 11, 2013, Chipotle released an animation detailing one farmer (represented by a scarecrow) going through the ordeals of rapid, cold industrialization. The short is chilling, from the expressive eyes of abused animals to the eerie cover of “Pure Imagination” by the haunting Fiona Apple. As judged by the millions and millions of views, people are incredibly engaged in the plight of the farmer and the sudden, horrific circumstances of the fast-food industry. There is more to the sudden trend of organic food than just health-- it is good for the world.

Some may argue that the cost of organic foods which is admittedly pricier isn’t worth the extra dollar. But isn’t saving the planet and saving your health priceless?

Would you rather see the medical bills in the future or the reports of family-owned farms closing down? Buying organic food is healthier and supports a much more humane way of farming that we can all profit from.

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Letters to th e Ed ito r Want to share your voice? Do you have an opinion? Do you want to tell others what you think?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, write a letter to the editor, sharing your opinion on a story from this issue.

Letters to the editor may be dropped off in Miss Hammitt’s room 107 during 6th hour, or emailed to bloomfieldhawkeye@gmail.com.

They may be edited for content and/or space .

Relating to the PBL editorial

Rejecting affirmative action

How cancer isn’t just pink

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Dear Editor, “How did we sign up for this?” is a great point Aiden made in this Editorial for Project Based Learning. I don’t remember the school board asking the students if they think this would be a good idea, because they didn’t. In many ways it is a good idea and in some it is not. It is good for subjects that projects can be easily applied to.

But for subjects like Algebra 2 PBL is pretty much useless because the project just gets in the way of learning the material. A point that Aiden didn’t talk about is some teachers make the projects group projects. Not all teachers let the students pick their groups and that gets in the way of the quality of the project at hand.

Dear Editor, I read both sides of the article in the pro/ con about affirmative action in one of the earlier issue of The Hawkeye, and I agree with Editor-in-Chief, Ryan Moonka. The opening paragraph alone captures my interest and the rest of the column continues to convince me as to why affirmative action is unfair.

The story of Daniel and John clearly explains it all. Some students work unbelievably hard and still don’t get into colleges because of race.

Why should we choose color over performance?

Gender over grades/ proof? I think colleges should be looking for the best students they can get and not worry about the diversity between the students.

Praising Lorde

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Dear Editor, The hit song Royals by Lorde is one of my favorite songs I heard this past summer. I have been a huge fan of music like this for the last six months or so. I first got in to this genre on my Imagine Dragons station on pandora radio. That was where i first listened to Lorde and I was hooked by her voice. Lorde’s voice just like the line in

Step Brothers “your voice is like Fergi and Jesus combined” that is how i would describe her voice.

It’s very soothing, mesmerizing, and unique.

When her album was released in September I bought and downloaded the album in the first five minutes of being able to.

Lizzie Nagel’s review really reflected her album’s sound well.

Dear Editor, I really enjoyed the review for rococo by Liza Hsu because I’m a fashion addict and shopping enthusiast. I’ve never heard of Rococo but always shop in downtown birmingham looking for unique pieces not sold in the mall. I love clothes maybe a little too much and spend more than I should

on them all the time.

With the new notion to check out this boutique, I’m excited to explore the items they sell and not clean out my bank account. I appreciate this article so much and would absolutely love to read more fashion-related articles. It would be great if you incorporated more fashion into the entertainment section

Sophomore

Dear Editor, I agree with Tess Garcia in her column about breast cancer, I think it’s sad that people only care about the popular cancers, and don’t see the other ones people are affected by. To me, it’s absurd that there even is such thing as “popular” cancers.

When my dad was 14 he was diagnosed with

osteogenic sarcoma, a cancer of the bone.

Because of this, he lost his left leg from above the knee down. He’s the strongest person I know today, without him I wouldn’t be here.

It means the world to me that people like Tess Garcia are trying to make people aware of every type of cancer, and not just the ones everyone knows.

Juniors should have equal opportunity to park Adam Raine Sophomore

Dear Editor, I think that the parking system seems fair on the surface, but I do not understand why seniors need to be the top priority. If we have a fixed amount of parking spaces, what is the difference if both juniors and seniors can park? The parking lot will still be full

and there would be no difference if there were juniors occupying some of the spots. I think that seniors and juniors should have an equal opportunity to receive a parking pass because there are a lot of Juniors with many extracurriculars who need them more than some seniors.

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Do YOU think people should publicize their random acts of kindness?

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WE BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT PUBLICIZE THEIR RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Feed the deed or feed the ego?

The Hawkeye Staff believes that random acts of kindness should not be publicized. Instead, they should be what their name suggests: random.

We live in an age where social media dominates, and the way we communicate what we do has completely changed. Trends come and go in minutes. While some are selfless, they come off as self-boosting instead.

One of the most recent trends, known as #FeedtheDeed, has taken over news feeds across the globe. In this viral trend, individuals are nominated by a friend to post a picture of themselves doing a good deed on Facebook. Those in favor of the movement believe that it’s good because it forces others to help those in need.

While we agree that encouraging helping others is good, we also think that good deeds should be genuine, not forced. Planning a random act of kindness defeats the purpose. Random acts of kindness benefit both the receiver and the doer Even major universities like Stanford and University of Michigan agree.

Studies conducted by the west-coast cardinals reveal that those who perform acts of generosity tend to feel happier and more fulfilled. Yet, this happiness can be negated when Facebook appears. Researchers in Ann Arbor have concluded that Facebook is linked to declines in happiness and increases in stress. It’s evident why.

Imagine that warm, elated feeling you experience after giving a homeless man a sandwich or helping an elderly person carr y his groceries to his car. Then, you awkwardly have to chase them back down to take a picture for Facebook. “Hey, can I give you the sandwich again for a picture?” Between the number of likes or the extravagancy of your post, social media trends with good intent like Feed the Deed often lose this purpose and become a competition.

“Great Job!” “OMG You’re soooo nice.”

Upon posting your private moment with someone in need to your 345 friends, this moment becomes less about helping others and more about yourself. Random acts of kindness should be selfless, with no expectation to be rewarded. But, by spotlighting your good deed, you’re demanding attention and praise for yourself.

Next time you’re looking for an extra pep in your step, don’t hesitate to help someone in need—it’ll make their day and yours. In the end, all we have is each other and any act of kindness, whether big or small, can make a world of a difference in someone else’s life. But, please, save yourself the stress and don’t ask them for a selfie.

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Mamma Mia. One of my favorite aspects of humanity is the idea of a guilty pleasure.

I have my fair share of guilty pleasures, from my secret undying admiration for Ke$ha to really bad teenage romance novels, but none of these can even compare to my love for musicals.

Despite my tone deafness, my lack of singing experience, and much to the dismay to my friends who have to sit in the car with me as I screech along to the lyrics from Disney songs to Broadway classics, I belt away anyways.

Having a bad day? The I’ve gotten sun will to the point come out where I can’t tomorrow.

Holding a even watch grudge?

Tangled any- Why don’t more because you just I’ll just stand let it go. up and sing. Ready to leave the world and fly away from everyone you know? Just defy some gravity.

You get the point. There will always be a song for whatever mood you’re in.

And seriously, is there anything better than having a singalong with your friends to Hercules? Or what could make you happier than re-enacting the entirety of I’ll Make a Man Out of You (backup dancers included, obviously.)

Maybe you’re just really angry and in the mood for a classic revenge flick. Just add some music and boom, you’ve got Sweeney Todd.

I’ve gotten to the point where I can’t even watch Tangled anymore because I’ll just stand up and sing all of the songs with the characters until my sister yells at me to sit down.

And there is no way you can expect me not to perform the entire choreography of The Time Warp if the opportunity arises (it’s just a jump to the left…)

What I’m trying to say is, even the most cynical of us can have something wildly embarrassing to get excited about.

And whether or not this will make me “Popular” or not, I guess I’ll just be “Dancing Through Life.”

Perspicacious. Adumbrate.

Vicissitude. They express, with one word, concepts that require four simpler words to exI do not think individual plain. In the right hands they acts should be publicized can be concise and precise. But complex words are not a panabut the fact that they cea for all your writing woes. are happening should I went through a phase in ninth be publicized, that way grade when I’d hunt through the people would be inspired thesaurus to substitute “smarter” more. words for everything I said. When I look back at them, though, they read like the thesaurus had an accident after some midnight Taco Bell. To quote a wise philosopher: “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” Big words can’t replace clear logic. In fact, they’re as useful to shaky essays as gold paint on a turd.

The idea of using “big Nowadays Sophomore Michelle Phillips words” to conwe read to ceal meaning is I think it is great because problematic in e nte r t a i n disit shows what good deeds itself. We write and to communitract ourpeople are doing and it cate, not ob- selves from encourages other people scure. Even if to pay it forward, too. your audience reality, and is familiar with a n y t h i n g your words, that gets in using inflated the way is a language takes distraction. away the impact of your message. Consider the sentence, “It is perhaps not unjustifiable to assert that one’s perception of one’s overall status is independent of outside influences in the absence Christine Wang Sophomore of one’s consensual agreement.”

You understood every word in that sentence. But compare I think people should that to the original quote: “No publicize their random one can make you feel infeacts of kindness because rior without your consent.” it will encourage more Good writing shines because people to do the same. it’s good, not because it’s gilded with the SAT hit parade.

The most memorable line in the English language is six words, six syllables, and a six-year-old could recognize those words.

But to be or not to be echoes in our collective consciousness after four hundred years, because it cries out humanity’s fundamental question: what does it mean to exist? We use big words to be concise; to use one word rather than twelve. Shakespeare used six words to represent volumes and volumes of existential anguish.

If I had a time machine, this is what I’d say to 9th grade AnErin Weingarten Senior shu: Believe in yourself. You can craft a sound, convincing argument without intimidatI do not see anything ing your audience into agreewrong with it because it ment. You don’t need the inspires people to want thesaurus. (Also, you sound preto do a good deed. tentiously incomprehensible and I kind of want to punch you.)

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ZERO IS JUST A NUMBER: SIZE DOES NOT MEASURE BEAUTY It starts with photoshopping a thigh gap, stretch- realistically beautiful models everywhere I turn ing arms and adding an abnormally flat stomach. and it makes me cringe. I’m sick of it.

It ends with “average” girls feeling sorry for themI scroll through the internet and there they are selves and binge eating to make with their perfect hips and curvy bodies. I Mayssa Masri them feel better. wait in line at the grocery store, there they Staff Writer Am I the only person in this Society has a way are again. It’s as if they’re shoving their of setting high beautiful hair and flawless skin in my face, You’re too thick. You’re too thin. You’re too flat. world who thinks it’s abnormal for thighs not to touch? telling me I’m not good enough.

Have you heard it before? I know I have. expectations and Society has a way of setLet’s go back to the late 1950’s, where Did Target really expect us all to resemmaking us feel plus size models like Marilyn Monroe were ting high expectations and ble that flawless bikini model from their flawed making us feel flawed and considered beautiful, where girls eating ad? Too bad you can’t Photoshop a thigh I couldn’t think of a worse was nothing to be ashamed of and where gap in person. looks weren’t the main focus of our lives. way for us to feel about ourselves.

Before all the makeup, plastic surgery, and Monroe, one of the sexiest women of all time, Seeing teenagers suffer through anorexia and bucomputer editing, those “flawless” models look like any ordinary person you’d see on the street. limia saddens me. Then I see pictures of these un- was a size 12. Let that sink in. She showed us

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that confidence is the key to beauty.

If health is a factor in happiness, that makes me wonder if Hollywood is picking the right models.

This quest to reach a size zero leaves zero happiness.

The truth is, flaws define uniqueness. Embrace these flaws with confidence, because that’s what makes us beautiful-- not looking like those models.

I don’t know about you. My Friday nights will continue to be spent in my bed eating Cheez-It’s and watching Netflix, not giving a thought to how little I resemble those Cover Girl models. I refuse to allow photoshopped models in magazines tell me how I should or shouldn’t look like. Anyone with me?

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PREPARING for the PLASTIC The Hawkeye’s crash course on how the credit card works and how the average teen spends their money

how the credit card work$ The first six digits are theIssuer Identification Number (IIN). The IIN tells what institution issued the card [like visa or mastercard]

magstripe

The magnetic stripe is where data is recorded on the card. So, when you swipe your card at the store on what is called a magnetic reading head, the magnetic particles on the strip are altered and it stores the data of your purchase

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Industry Identifier (MII).

The MII tells what industry issued the card. For example, if it’s a 1 or 2 that means it’s an airline or if it’s 3 it’s travel

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•money on a credit card is borrowed from a financial institution •your credit score follows you throughout your life •it’s easier to get into debt & once you hit rock bottom, it continues to add up with interest rates • risk is low because if your card is stolen, you aren’t responsible for fraudulent transactions

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So, what happens after you swipe? bank

The credit card reader forwards your credit card information to an acquirer [a bank that makes a payment on your behalf].

The acquirer sends the purchase information to your credit card issuer [a company that holds your credit card information]. If you have enough credit to make the purchase, they approve the purchase and send that back to the acquirer & the store

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Annual Percentage Rate (APR) The APR is the interest rate that the credit company charges you, interest is paid for the use of money lent. The lower the interest rate, the better for you.

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ANNUAL FEE

The grace period is the amount of time The annual fee is a yearly fee charged you have left to pay the balance of your for the use of a credit card. For bill before interest is calculated and a students there are many credit card finance charge is applied free of annual fees available.

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BREAKING RECORDS

REMEMBERING RADO [1956-2014] Annie Reed

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Swimmer commemorates recent loss of swim coach He was more than an athlete, teacher, While Rado was a leader in the classroom, friend, and mentor; he was an inspiration. the pool was his second home. If you needed After coaching and teaching in Bloom- him, you were likely to find him scratching out field Hills for several decades, Mike Rado a set on the chalkboard, pacing up and down lost a two-year battle with brain cancer this the pool deck, or whistling his infamous whisFebruary. His life has left and tle that could be heard will continue to leave a lastas clear as day from He pushed me but ing impact on this community. twelve feet underwater. also believed in me Rado’s love for swimming “It takes a special perbegan when he was growing son to do what he did: to when I certainly up. Being a fierce competitor, give as much time, and didn’t. If you got a hug he first experienced great sucmake as many sacrifices from Rado, you knew cess in his individual swimming as he did. Rado gave up you deserved it. endeavors. After four seasons at himself one hundred perJordan Garcia Michigan State University, incent,” explains teacher Senior cluding a Big Ten title in the 200 and BHHS Girls’ swimIndividual Medley, Rado graduming Head Coach David ated and went on to teaching Zulkiewski. “He missed Biology and coaching at Lahser High School. Christmases, birthdays, and other things like “I will never forget my first day here fif- that for his swimmers, students and colleagues.” teen years ago,” says Chemistry teacher JesWithout children of his own, Rado sica Lupone. “Rado was the first person to came to be more than just a coach. welcome me and take me under his wing. He “He was a father figure. If you think about what was someone who was always there when it means to be a father and what your dad has you needed help and really a great friend.” done for you, Rado did that for forty or fifty kids

at a time. He took the time to talk and exhibit some tough love when needed,” Zulkiewski says.

Senior Jordan Garcia admires the way Rado pushed him as an athlete, but also made him feel at home after moving to Bloomfield Hills.

“I only have my mom, dad, brother, and sister here in Michigan and the rest of my family lives in California. With little family here, I looked up to Rado as an uncle, so to speak.

He was someone who was always there for me and someone I could talk to about anything and know it wouldn’t get out,” explains Garcia.

“As a coach, he pushed me but also believed in me when I certainly didn’t. My freshman year I got my state cut in the 100 Backstroke and got big hug and high five from Rado. It was one of my favorite moments. If you got a hug from Rado, you knew that you really deserved it.”

Rado’s legacy will be remembered by the countless generations of families and friends he has touched. Zulkiewski concludes: “Everlasting is the only word I think can describe his effect on the community. The impacts of his life will be echoing on for a long time. In fact, I don’t think it’s ever going to go away. “

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Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year, senior Yante Maten leads boys basketball team to state championship

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out of context Everlasting is the only word I think can describe his effect on the community. The impacts of his life will be echoing on for a B1 long time.

If they try to take charge, young girls are labeled as bossy and aggressive. And it discourages B7 them.

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photo courtesy of Susan Adams Photography Maten goes for a layup against opponent during state semi-finals at the Breslin Center.

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Bryce McClelland will be attending in the fall He’s headed for the high seas.

“We had been waiting for several weeks watching for a big envelope to arrive in the mail everyday. One day, we saw the mail lady pull up in the driveway because she couldn’t get the big envelope in the mail box,” describes Molly McClelland. “I came out to help her. When I saw that it said Office of Admissions of the Naval Academy, I hugged her and screamed, ‘my son just got into the naval academy!’”

Senior Bryce McClelland, Molly’s oldest son, was recently notified of his acceptance to the United States Naval Academy (USNA). In the fall, he will be attending as a midshipman. “[My family] took a trip to Washington D.C. the summer going into sophomore year, and we went to go see the academy,” describes Bryce of the first time he fell in love with the UNSA. “I was blown away with how everything ran there.

I saw college kids and the midshipmen wearing their uniforms and standing in formation. It was incredible to see their dedication and service.”

Molly adds, “It really takes a special kind of person to want to [be part of the USNA]. On a typical campus, you see kids with their headphones on and in their hoodies and texting on their phones. All the kids at the USNA are in uniform, all the time.

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They’re always walking in formation or march- he went to the American University for a leadering. All the professors are officers, so every time ship institute and started studying national dea midshipman would see a professor, they would fense. That was when he really fell in love with salute. Bryce saw the discipline, and he loved it.” Washington DC and politics and history. He “I was not surprised he ultimately decided to got involved in student leadership and Model attend the U.S. Naval Academy,” shares Eng- UN, and he began to love the leadership thing.” lish teacher Kathy Kopitz. “He has a lot of “Bryce stood out to me because he is always intellectual curiosity. He’s confident and is willing to go the extra mile,” shares Kopitz. “When willing to take risks. He is truly a survivor.” working with groups, he would help pick up the “I wanted to do something that was different pieces and made sure everything went well.” than the regular college experience,” says Bryce. “I According to Molly, Bryce’s involvement in have always liked blazing my own sports had a tremendous amount to do with his acceptance. trail and doing my own thing.”

“By the time he was an upAccording to Molly, that It was incredible trip to Washington D.C. perclassman, he was named capto see their was the pivotal turning tain of all these sports teams beservice and point in his academic career. cause his leadership skills were leadership. really apparent. These sports “Bryce kind of blew off Bryce McClelland taught him how to deal with difhis eighth and ninth years of Senior ficult situations. It taught him school. He was just having fun discipline and time manageand playing a ton of sports.

He wasn’t focusing on school ment because it’s hard to be on at all, and his grades showed it. He’s very smart a sports team and balance school.” and we knew he could do better,” says Molly. “[The Academy] like to see leadership. I’m on “All of the sudden, in his sophomore year, he student leadership now, and I didn’t tell us what was going on, but he just started was the captain of the hockcaring. Between his sophomore and junior year, ey team and cross country team,” shares Bryce.

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John Schihl wins state championship There were butterflies in the pool and in his stomach.

“I was almost speechless,” describes senior varsity swimmer, John Schihl. “I’ve wanted [the state championship] for a long time and to finally get it was just exhilarating.”

Schihl won the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 State Championship in the 100 breaststroke after receiving the second best time ever in state history.

“It was a rough start,” says Schihl of the journey to the historic swim which set the Bloomfield Hills John Schihl varsity breaststroke record.

“Lahser was Division 3, so it was a big jump from Division 3 to Division 1. I think it turned out pretty well in the grand scheme of things. D1 is higher competition so we had to train harder, but the guys adapted to it.”

“There’s definitely a lot of pressure,” John adds about competing for the state championship. “Part of me was a little nervous, but at the same time I felt I was ready for it. We put in the work and we were ready for it. Overall I was pretty happy with [the outcome].”

John’s father, Peter Schihl, is proud of his son’s progress.

“He’s worked very hard the last three or four years. Every year he dropped a noticeable amount of time [on his swims] and a lot of that is with hard work, so we’re very proud of John.”

Concurring with John’s dad, Mike Holtz, the boys’ swim coach at BHHS says that “from week one, we talked about his goals and what he was looking to do,” explains Holtz. “He trained very hard right from the beginning and stepped up, really going after everything we threw at him and did a good job of being consistent.”

“It was a good year for the team,” Peter adds. “As you watch the kids swim, every meet gets better and faster. It was all very exciting and built up nicely to the state championship meet.”

John says that at the state championships, his time was only 0.08 seconds slower than the state all-time record.

“I knew what it was going to take going into the race, but I still couldn’t believe it happened,” he says. “Part of me is always going to wish I had the all time record.”

“We were very happy for John,” says his father. “We were excited he won the state championship. He did his best and he just barely missed setting the state record, but we’re very proud of him.”

“I’ve grown up with John and it was great to see him finally make it as a state champ,” says friend Orion Tuazon about John’s performance.“This will help our program in the years to come,” concludes Holtz. “Kids that go to Bloomfield know that there are state champions here.

Now student athletes from each of the schools that are now combined understand what we’re about as Black Hawks.”

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“I am very honored to be a part of the [United States Naval Academy]. We live in the greatest nation on earth, and I’m glad to be giving back to our country.”

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CELEBRATING CULTURE The Culture Show showcased the school’s diverse culture through song, dance, and fashion–all proceeds were donated to the Miracle Foundation

1) Junior Narmeen Rehman applies mascara before the big show. 2) Senior Shreeya Srinivasan is congratulated at the assembly. 3) Seniors Amira Weeks and Madelyn Celovsky strike a pose at the fashion show. 4) The Culture Show dancers strike a delicate pose for the crowd.

5) Before the show, the performers gather for one last huddle. 6) Director Srinivasan performs at her fourth and last Culture Show. 7) Dancers turn gracefully in their colorful costume.

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OLYMPIANS SKATE FROM BLOOMFIELD TO SOCHI Merrick Weingarten Page Editor

Olympic skaters share their high school experience from Bloomfield As the international crowd roared and cheered for the Olympic skaters, 13 skaters came from Bloomfield Hills.

“I will always remember things like walking into the opening ceremonies, hearing the cheers, and realizing that I was finally an Olympian. It has left me with many great memories that I will cherish forever,” explains Katilin Weaver, a silver medalist ice dancer from the Detroit Skating Club (DSC).

Weaver, who was one of the athletes who trained at the DSC, not only represented America in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia but experienced an unique journey to get there.

“Going to the Olympics was a dream come true. I thought I was prepared for how exciting and larger-than-life it was, but it

was that times ten,” she continues. “We could feel the pressure of wanting to do our best in an Olympic moment, but we were able to conquer it. I really hope we are able to compete at another Olympic games in the future.”

Jeremy Abbott, a United States Olympic freestyle skater from Bloomfield Hills who was awarded bronze in the team event expressed how going to the Olympics was a great learning experience.

“Personally, I learned that sometimes it is about the perseverance and its about the journey more than the destination because at the Olympics this year I fell really hard in my short program and could not get up for a little bit,” says Abbott.

According to these Olympic athletes, pursuing an Olympic career comes with sacrifice “It takes a lot of discipline to succeed in both sport and school, but I always tried my best at both,” explain Olympic pair skater silver medalist An-

drew Poje. “I did miss a lot of year onwards, I homeschooled in-class time [in high school], two courses [and those] were but always made sure to get the hardest ones. It was difficult ahead on my work when I could not being in a classroom. But in and ensured I caught up when the end, it was entirely worth I got back from competitions. it. I learned how to balance AP Luckily, I courses with had great an elite athI got to travel the teachers lete training world, experience that also schedule, other cultures, and worked with and succeed my crazy learn other languages at both. It s c h e d u l e .” has served through skating.

Weaver me well Jeremy Abbott explains p o s t h igh <UP[LK :[H[LZ 6S`TWPJ how diffiMYLLZ[`SL ZRH[LY MYVT school into )SVVTÄLSK /PSSZ cult it was univerto balance sity [also].” all of these Abbott challenging aspects. shares a similar story to Weaver. “[It] was a difficult job that “I went to high school full time took a lot of dedication, time and I skated, but it was really management and maturity. I difficult. I did not really excel had to organize my time and in either. It was not until after energy efficiently so that noth- high school, when I took some ing suffered,” says Weaver. time off school to focus on skat“Once my grades went down, ing, that I [became] much more my parents would limit my time successful. I did not do very well on the ice so this was never an when I had to split my focus.” option. From my sophomore Bloomfield Hills High School

Junior Aya Takhai, a pair skater, agrees. “I am constantly stressed with balancing skating and school. It’s definitely not easy, but I think the constant multi-tasking and rushing has taught me to work [quickly] and efficiently at anything I do.”

With a thorough understanding of these difficulties, the Olympians’ coaches like Yuka Sato, a former Japanese World Champion and Olympic competitor, worked with their skaters in high school and college five to six days a week in order to help them become Olympians.

“I believe that--because the intensity of [working] together is so high. We do not only teach techniques as their coaches. Even when they are as good as they are, there are so many ups and downs in their longtime career,” explains Sato, who is the coach of Abbott, Rudchenko, Japanese pairs skaters Narumi Takahashi and Ryuchi Kihara, and several other competitive skaters.

Former Olympian and current coach of Rudchenko, Jason Dungjien stressed one clear goal for him going into Sochi as a coach: satisfaction.

“As a coach, I hope that all of my students, at the end of the Olympics, could be happy with how they performed.

Whether or not they got a medal or not, as a coach, that was my goal for all of them.”

Abbott agrees that skating goes beyond the recognition.

“Skating has really shaped my life and who I am. It has given me a good sense about life. I have gotten an amazing education in school and I also got an amazing education in skating.

“I got to travel the world, experience other cultures, meeting other people, learn other languages, and I got to do a lot of different things that I would not have been able to do otherwise,” Abbott concludes. “It has given me a great work ethic, a foundation to set goals, and strive for something bigger.”

FAST FACT 13 Olympian skaters trained at the Detroit Skating Club and represented American in the 2014 Sochi Olympics

SWIM TEAM TO STATES

The boys’ swim team had ten swimmers qualify for state meet

JUMP FROM B1: NAVY “Being the captain of those athletic teams, coaches would come to me and ask me to settle certain disputes that were going on. Often times, they wanted an athlete’s perspective of some ethical issues going on within the team. I had to give my recommendation as to what direction they should take.”

Molly says that completing such a noble, patriotic act of service also comes with sacrifices.

“He’s just the kind of young man that is going to thrive there. I am super proud of him, but I’m having a hard time that I’m going to lose him,” shares Molly. “Unlike other colleges, he doesn’t get to come home. I’ll get him for a couple of weeks of Christmas time, but that’s it.

I’m having a hard time from a mom standpoint. At the same time, I’m super super happy for him, but it’s just that I’m going to miss him.”

Bryce responds, “It’s going to be difficult to not have my family to rely on much but I know that my parents have set me up well to be on my own. It’s going to be hard without them, but I feel like I am prepared for the challenge largely because of what they have taught me.”

“All in all, I am very honored to be a part of the [United States Naval Academy]. We live in the greatest nation on earth, and I’m glad to be giving back to our country.”

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STATE TEAM SWIMMERS John Schihl Max Threkheld Jordan Garcia Josh Hemsworth Jack Ramonat Lane Luyckx Will Tener Pierre De Smet Jaron Kirshenbaum RJ Richmond

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The boys’ swim team made waves at division one state championships.

“We had ten boys qualify for states that did fairly well. As a team [we] were [awarded] fifth place in division one,” explains BHHS swim coach Mike Holtz.

Ten members of the Bloomfield Hills High School boys’ swim team attended the state MHSAA meet Friday, March 7th to Saturday, March 8th at Saginaw Valley State University.

“This year was a rough start because we were combining two completely different cultures, and it was a big jump from division three to division one. But I think it turned out pretty well as a team,” says senior John Schihl who won the division one state championship in 100 meter breaststroke. “[Practice] was a lot harder because division one is higher competition and we had new coaches who made practices more hardcore.”

Joining Schihl, Sophomore Max Threkheld

who placed fourth in the 200 meter free- achieved at the end of the four month season.

“One of my goals was to be all-state this year style relay was one of the few underclassmen who attended the state meet. and I was, because our relay placed 4th and that got us up there. It just shows “It was really cool [that I that our hard work throughqualified] because we moved out the season helped us as a to division one this year from “This year was a team,” elaborates Threkheld. division three last year,” exrough start because Garcia adds that, “Going plains Threkheld. “It wasn’t we were combining to the pool before school, as difficult to make it to states two completely after school, on Saturdays last year. By moving up two different cultures,” and during Christmas whole divisions this year, getbreak shows all [the efting to states was pretty special.”

John Schihl fort] we put in by the end Swimming in nine different )SVVTÄLSK /PSSZ /PNO :JOVVS :LUPVY of the season, where I was events, the Black Hawks came getting my best time. I’m in fifth overall out of 32 teams. really happy about that “It’s a big deal for me; I was very nervous from the beginning of the season and it helped me achieve my season goals.”

“The accumulation of having everyone working because division one is a lot harder than division three,” shares Senior Jordan Garcia. “I felt a lot together really reflected the team’s spirit. We threw pressure to swim for the team because it is my a ton of things at them to work with and to help senior year, but I overcame it and did my best.” them improve. It isn’t just about how many yards According to Threkheld, the team’s goal was you swim, it is [much] more,” Holtz concludes.

SKI TEAM REACHES STATES Minhal Asim Page Editor

Despite a successful season, the ski team comes up short He knew his dreams were shattered after he fell, but he still managed to lift himself up and end the race and conclude a phenomenal season.

“I won regionals going into states,” said Stewart the Oakland County’s athlete of the week. “I wanted to win, but I had a disappointment in states because I fell in both events [regionals and states] because mentally, I wasn’t prepared. I have

[skied] for so long, but I really wasn’t prepared that day. Next year, I will have a better attitude and hopefully will do better.”

According to the head coach Robert Brown, both girls and boys ski teams reached the state finals coming from regionals where the girls won and the boys came in second.

“The girls wanted to be in the top three in the regionals and they won the [Oakland Athletic Association] regionals,” says Brown. “The boys ended up being second just a couple of points behind Clarkston High School. So there were mixed feelings on the day with disappointment on the guys’ side and the girls overachieved.”

Brown who is in his fourth year coaching, describes his feelings about this school year’s season.

“We set our goals at the beginning of the year and work to achieve those goals, and the process stays the same every year,” said Brown. “In this year’s team, the boys were outstanding, and the girls exceeded our expectations.”

“The kids worked very hard, the boys team is made up of a lot of seniors this year and they knew all the drills to come out and work really hard,” continues Brown. “The girls team had a few seniors on it and a couple of juniors, so they knew what they had to do and they all worked really hard.”

“I think the team could have done better. There were some crashes,” adds Richardson. “It hurt the team, but they still finished out strong ending fourth by three points in the state finals.”

One of the fastest skiers in the city, Stewart says, “The combination of the schools was definitely helpful. We gained [more] people and built our team spirit.”

According to associate coach Paul Richardson.

“Having combined teams from the former high schools was definitely [something] different,” “It took a while for both schools to combine and for everyone to know each other while working together as a team should.

After her place in the top ten in the Lake Orion Invitational meet, Junior Maggie Smith, who is a Junior Varsity skier, says that it was hard for her to get used to the combination. “[The experience] was different with the Lahser Team. We only had one trip up north a season because we were training to go up against people in the northern part of the state,” says Smith. “We didn’t really know what the training was like, but this year we got to go up [north] more and were more prepared.”

Brown concludes, “It was a very successful season overall. We set some goals from year-to-year.

For the most part [this year], the kids were very successful.”

KNOW YOUR VOCAB Slalom- A ski race downj a winding course marked by flags or poles.

Giant slalomSimilar to slalom except that the gates are farther

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BHHS Boys Lacrosse heads to Pennsylvania for its second team Spring Break trip Unlike other spring sports teams, the boys’ lacrosse team will begin their season early on spring break. “[For this upcoming spring break], we’re heading to western Pennsylvania,” says head coach Ethan Frank. “We are going to play a few games, train, watch some college lacrosse games, and have some fun together as a team.”

This is the second year in a row that the BHHS lacrosse team will be traveling together for a spring break trip, as last year they traveled to Hilton Head, South Carolina.

“This year, we wanted to go some-

“We are going to play a few games, train, watch some college lacrosse games, and have some fun together as a team.”

Ethan Frank

Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach

where where we could stay in a dorm facility as opposed to a hotel, and western Pennsylvania has those.

We also wanted to stay in the 300 mile radius as a part of MHSAA rules about the limit of travel to be able to play games,” adds Frank.

“I’m really looking forward to this trip,” says junior Andrew Rabah, a player on the team. “It sounds like a lot of fun, and a lot of exposure to lacrosse which will be great for the team. I think we will have a perfect combination of lacrosse and fun.”

According to Frank, aside from fun, this trip will give the team an advantage over other teams.

“We’re three weeks into the season at the time of spring break, which is an extremely difficult time to have everybody disperse and not continue to practice. [It’s hard for them to] not continue to be together and still be a team that can compete for championships,” explains Frank.

“It has proven in the past to give us an advantage over other teams that do not go on spring break trips.”

“I’m really excited for this trip,” explains junior Jack Costigan.

“It should really help our team chemistry.”

Rabah agrees, adding, “Anytime you spend a few days living with the same group of people, you are bound to become closer with them. Team bonding is crucial for team success because lacrosse is a sport where you must work as a cohesive unit to win.”

“Also, the team is quite different from last year’s team,” continues Rabah. “This will allow us to get comfortable with each other both on and off the field, which will help us a ton in the long run.”

Frank says the trip is not mandatory for lacrosse players. However, those who attend will greatly benefit from the extra practice and exposure to the sport.

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BHHS STUDENTS TAKING AN ALTERNATE ROUTE FOR SPRING BREAK Lizzie Nagel Co-Editor-in-Chief

Kensington Church and BHHS juniors traveling on a mission trip to help communities in Haiti for their Spring Break From The Hills to Haiti, one church is making a difference.

“I knew that going out of my comfort zone was going to be very impactful for my life and hopefully someone else’s,” says junior Bailey Burkhart, one of several BHHS students going on a mission trip to Haiti through Kensington Community Church.

“It’s a great opportunity to see and to help the world.”

From April 4th through the 12th, 30 students from the Bloomfield area will be performing service projects in the city of Titanyen, Haiti. The projects range from painting buildings and light con-

struction to working with children in orphanages.

Jon Sommerville, who will be leading the trip, says that it’s important to gain new perspectives, which is what the main goal of the trip is.

“It’s really an exposure trip,” says Sommerville.

“We’re the eyes and ears for what’s happening in a region that’s not so far from where we are, but is entirely different than what we’re used to. This is an opportunity to give students a perspective they wouldn’t get unless they’re going to a part of the world that lacks everything we take for granted.”

There is also a religious aspect to the trip that is very important to those participating.

“For part of the trip, we get to go into the village and share the gospel,” says junior Anna Kileen. “That was a big part of my decision. We get a chance to share Christianity with people who don’t really get a chance to hear about it.”

“The trip goes a long way in explaining our role as Christ followers,” says Sommerville, who is also a high school pastor. “We get to really express faith, not only through words and teachings, but through actually participating.

“There is a highly energized peace that we experience with Jesus when we go out and help the community. We see rest and recuperation. We’re setting aside priorities and hoping that God will give a new perspective.”

For some, this is just the beginning for helping different and similar communities alike.

“I’m really passionate about helping other people.

It’s actually what I’m looking into doing for my future,” says Burkhart. “I have always thought about helping out with the mission trips. It’s always been on my radar for what I’d want to do in college.”

“For the summer, I’m looking to do a mission trip in Detroit,” says Kileen. “We run a camp for kids and we do some small service projects. It’s really nice spending time just giving back to the community. I love seeing the outcome of what I do.”

According to Sommerville, when a person gives, they will receive.

“We receive so much when we’re open handed. We do these things to go and accomplish a lot and we find that we get infinitely more than we could have imagined.”

MR. QUAGLIOTTO: A MAN ON A MISSION (TRIP) Daniel Borderner Page Editor

BHHS math teacher continues his spring break tradition of building homes in Mexicali It’s not every day someone gets to go to Mexico. It’s also not everyday some gets to build houses for the less fortunate. However, to Math Teacher Steven Quagliotto, his spring break is routine.

“I started going to Mexicali, [town on the border between Mexico and California], when

of Haitians controls 50% of the country’s economy

I was in high school. After [college], I got invited back to Mexicali as a leader,” shares Quagliotto. “So I went the past two years, this being my third year back in a row. [It has been] ten times in total.”

For the past few years, Mexicali has been the host of charity missions for high schoolers and adults alike to be a part of the community and help this town expand.

“Some years we built four houses, or built a bigger house, or added a second story to a building. It’s all about what the community needs,” Quagliotto explains. “We have a group of people down there that we work with in the community

and we actually work with know them by name. They’ve the Mexicans that live in the Facebook-friended us. Even towns and they help us build though they speak a different houses for needy families.” language, I still know them.

I’m looking While it is for forward to charity, these seeing the missions al“Even though people that low kids going they speak I miss every to have a good a different year.” time. Quagliotto language, I still The trip is says that there know them.” meticulousis a variety of ly planned group activities out months beyond helping Steven Quagliotto in advance. the commuBHHS Math Teacher Quagliotto nity. Every minstresses ute is packed the lowith activities, games, and work. gistic and monetary chal“Seeing the people that we’ve lenges such a trip entails.

“We have to plan the conbuilt relationships with, we

struction, buying the materials, renting vans, buying ticket, we have to fundraise, it’s a lot of work. But it always works out when we get there.”

Also, because of the dedicated work of Octane–the company that organized the trip--the ticket costs, though variable, tend to be cheap.

“This year it’s around $1200, but then we have the fundraiser. There’s been years I haven’t paid anything and there’s been years I’ve had to pay a little bit more than that.”

Quagliotto says it runs every year and everyone is welcome, though the trip has been designed with high school students or older in mind.

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SOPHOMORE TAKES ON AMBITIOUS MYP PROJECT Merrick Weingarten Page Editor

Student combines a love of aviation and simulation skills for his personal project.

Photos: Susan Adams Photography

Press Release The Gatorade Company

In its 29th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, announced Yante Maten of Bloomfield Hills High School as its 2013-14 Gatorade Michigan Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Maten is the first Gatorade Michigan Boys Basketball Player of the Year to be chosen from Bloomfield Hills High School.

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court, distinguishes Maten as Michigan’s best high school boys basketball player.

Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award to be announced in March, Maten joins an elite alumni association of past state boys basketball award winners, including Dwight Howard (2003-04, SW Atlanta Christian Acad-

emy, Ga.), Chauncey Billups (1993-94 association with his church youth group. & 1994-95, George Washington HS, “Yante Maten is extremely imColo.), Jason Kidd (1991-92, St. Joseph pressive,” Desmond Denham, head Notre Dame HS, Calif.), Paul Pierce coach at Southfield-Lathrup High.

(1994-95, Inglewood HS, Calif.) and “He does so many things creatively Chris Bosh (2001-02, around the basket Lincoln HS, Texas). and there isn’t one The 6-foot-8, single thing you “He does so many 230-pound senior point can do to stop him. things creatively guard has led the BlackHe keeps his team around the basket hawks to a 23-3 record going like a good and there isn’t one and a berth in the Class A leader should. He single thing you can Maten averaged 19.8 acts professionally do to stop him. He points, 15.2 rebounds, on the court and he keeps his team going 6.6 blocks, 4.8 assists and wills that team to 1.8 steals while shooting keep winning.” like a good leader 67 percent inside the Maten remains unshould. arc through 26 games. decided upon a colDesmond Denham A two-time First legiate destination.

Head Coach at Southfield-Lathrup Team All-State selecThe Gatorade tion, he scored 31 points Player of the Year in Bloomfield Hills’ program annu74-68 win over Warally recognizes one ren Mott in the Class A quarterfinals. winner in the District of Columbia Maten has maintained a B average in and each of the 50 states that sanction the classroom. high school football, girls volleyball, He is an award-winning artist and boys and girls cross country, boys and has volunteered locally on behalf of the girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, Bloomfield Hills Recreation Departbaseball, softball, and boys and girls ment, an assisted living center and in track & field, and awards one Na-

tional Player of the Year in each sport.

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This sophomore made his idea take flight.

“I am building a cockpit for my personal project. It is like a simulator so you can fly in it and do things that pilots can do in a normal airplane,” states sophomore Richard Waldhelm, who is building a functional Airbus A 320 cockpit that is going to simulate a flight from Detroit to Chicago for his Middle Years Program (MYP) Personal project.

According to MYP and Assessment Coordinator Sarah Kunkel, the MYP project is supposed to be a project sophomores aspire to complete, and Waldhelm is an example of this.

“I’ve always loved flying, and I wanted to bring my simulation skills to the next level. I have learned a lot about them by practicing and flying,” the 15 year old sophomore shares. “I also have been to many cockpits and looked at how they made their simulators.”

Kunkel says she loves Waldhelm’s project and cannot wait to see his final product.

“Richard has been interested in aviation since he was a young child.

To think a sophomore has designed an airbus simulator that you feel and see the exact sensory input of an actual flight from Detroit to Chicago is amazing,” says Kunkel.

Waldhelm’s advisory teacher Mike Barry agrees with Kunkel saying,“I think [Richard’s] project is really ambitious. I asked him at first if he was sure what he was getting into and in five minutes he showed me some of his background work and research and I was like man, this Richard does know what he is getting into.”

While Waldhelm says he’s not completely finished he has “done the layout, looked up all the software’s and hardware I can use and I have completed all the structure of it like how wide and big it is actually going to be. Now I just have to put everything together into one piece.”

“Richard is one of those guys who has not required a lot of help,” Barry adds. “He picked something he was passionate about, and he was fired up about it.”

Looking forward in see the final product, Kunkel says she hopes every student chooses a topic that they are passionate just like Waldhelm.

“It is the culminating highlight of a five year experience for students grades six through ten where they get to use the skills, knowledge and excitement that has been built in the Middle Years Program. I think it is the best part of the IB MYP program.”

LIVING JUST OUTSIDE THE SPOTLIGHT Michelle Phillips Staff Writer

BHHS students discuss the impact of having famous parents and relatives For her entire life she felt like she was in the shadows of greatness.

“Listening to my grandmother’s music and watching her perform makes me challenge myself as a singer and as a performer,” explains freshman Victorie Franklin, granddaughter of Motown singer Aretha Franklin. “Her example provides me with the motivation I need to improve myself and think of ways that I can do better to craft my own talent.”

Franklin isn’t alone. Other BHHS students share the

challenge of living up to the in the shadow of a promireputation of their relatives. nent father is challenging. “[Having a dad who was a Su“Always being compared to their parent can put a lot of out- per Bowl champion] is pretty side pressure on the child,” says cool because he gets to menDr. Carolyn Berg, a local psy- tor me,” explains Haji-Sheikh, chologist, explaining the many whose father played in the National Football difficulties of League for five seahaving a sucsons. “However, it’s cessful parent.

“It feels good also kind of hard “It can either to travel in because he was so push them my father’s good that it sets to do well or footsteps. It’s heavy expectations.” to fall out, really exciting.”

On the other based on their hand, sophomore own personal Carter Wooley Carter Wooley self comSophomore explains how all mitment to of the hard work what they’re his father did was doing whethto him. er it is playing a sport inspiring “When my dad first took or going to law school.”

Sophomore Matthew Ha- me into the Red Wings locker ji-Sheikh says that living room, it really opened my eyes

to all of his success and [it was] a life changing experience overall,” shares Wooley. His father, Jason Wooley, is a former Red Wings’ defender. “It made me realize just how much my dad did during his time on the ice, and how much he had accomplished over the years.”

Haji-Sheikh adds, “It’s pretty neat because I’m a kicker [on my high school football team], and my father was a kicker in the National Football League for the Washington D.C. Redskins, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons.

Knowing that my dad fully supports me is very satisfying.”

“My dad played in the National Hockey League for fifteen years, and he won an Olympic silver medal in 1992,” describes Wooley. “He

inspires me to work hard and motivates me to become the best hockey player I can be.”

Franklin says that she has never felt that her grandmother has overshadowed her.

“I’ve never felt that way because if we are with her, she always makes sure we are a part of everything that she is doing,” says Franklin “She makes us not only feel like we are her grandchildren, but that we are all special individually.”

Wooley says having a professional athlete as a father is anything but intimidating.

“It feels good to travel in my father’s footsteps,” concludes Wooley. “It’s really exciting because having a father who was so successful on the ice; it pushes me to become the best hockey player that I can be.”

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on living in the shadow “It was difficult growing up, but I got to experience a lot of things that some people never get to.

There were times that were very difficult, but for the most part it made me a stronger person.”

Dakota Johnson

Daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson

“When you open a paper and see a full-page advert for your father’s latest movie, it is going to be hard.”

Dr. David Sack Psychiatrist

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shivam patel {12} President, Model United Nations

“Over 4 years in the club, I’ve won 3 awards including the State competition and Best Delegate this year.

We’ve won 2 state championships and one runner up while I’ve been on the team. I was president of the team on our most recent championship victory. I’m considering if I go to U of M, potentially majoring in international relations, or history or politics or something along those lines.”

Mr. Nick Bertsos

“The district has been spectacular in terms of accommodations, and treating me with respect.

Although this is my first big boy teaching job, I treat it pretty much the same as when I was student teaching, at skyline high school”

yante maten {12}

jessica yen {9}

Captain, Boys’ Varsity Basketball “I’ve been on Varsity Basketball since freshman year. I scored over 1000 points. I’ve gotten offers from University of Utah, University of Colorado, Eastern Michigan, Oakland, U of D, Wayne State, Georgia, Indiana, and CCU. As of now, I would like to play at Indiana. This is my first year being captain. We won three district championships in the past three years.”

Violinist, Symphony Orchestra “I was excited and scared at the same time when I first found out I got into symphony orchestra [as a freshman]. At the time, I didn’t know anyone else who got in. Overall, I was very happy. So far, orchestra has been very fun, but sometimes it gets challenging. I really enjoy the violin.

I have a lot of fun with it, but it isn’t something I really want to pursue as a career.”

THE GAME PLAN

28 The Detroit Tigers will host the LA Angels. The game, which will be the first home Friday-night game for the Tigers this year, will surely bring a huge crowd to Comerica Park. The AL Central champion Tigers will look to continue their dominance against the dangerous Angels. Both teams are constantly at the top of the rankings in the American League, so be sure to be at Comerica Park or tune in on FSN on the 18th.

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The Bloomfield Hills baseball team will host Troy Athens in a double header. Manager Mike Boyd looks to keep the Blackhawks competitive in a tough league this year, by returning many key players from last year’s Andover and Lahser teams. With the battle to win the league, this game will be crucial for the success of the Blackhawks. The game will be played at 4:30 p.m.

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April 6th marks the conclusion of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. This year’s championship game is held in Arlington, Texas. In the Championship last year, the Louisville Cardinals defeated the Michigan Wolverines in an emotional game for both teams. Last year’s game, which was held in Atlanta, Georgia set the record for the largest attendance at an NCAA Championship game.

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FACEBOOK PROVIDES NEW GENDER OPTIONS FOR USERS Maddy Pazner Associate Editor

The popular social network has recently added over 50 new gender options, ranging from androgynous to two-spirit.

It’s Facebook Official.

“Facebook is full of forward thinkers,” says Bloomfield Hills District ‘13 Alum Ryan Kunz, who was born as a female, but now identifies as a male. “It is necessary to have a few extra [options] to make people feel included in a gender spectrum on Facebook.”

Within the past year, Facebook has created over 50 new gender options that are available for users like Kunz to select and identify with.

“I think that this is a message of inclusion. Lots of people have been this way for a long time, I mean percentage wise it may be small, but nonetheless they were disenfranchised and not recognized,” explains AP Psychology teacher Dr. Donna Learmont. “In this day in age male and female being the only choice does not go far enough.”

Social Worker Michelle Klein agrees with Learmont in that this change reflects a movement in society.

“It shows that we are moving in the direction of tolerance and inclusion,” says Klein. “We are able to accept differ-

ent types of sexual identities and gender identities as valued.”

“You can just see, like the Civil Rights Movement, how it opened up doors and broke down barriers in terms of racial issues, you can see that the wave of gender issues: gay marriage, declarations of gender, there is a wave washing over the country and I think it will continue until it is no longer a problem,” says Learmont.

According to Klein the amount of options is excessive, and Kunz agrees that that having over 50 is redundant.

“They overcompensated when they decided to put all of those out there [because] it doesn’t really make sense to have all of them,” explains Kunz. “If you identify as something and you are out to friends about it then I don’t think there is a need to have that many. How many times are you going to run into someone that is like ‘Oh I’m a two-spirit.’”

While the gender options are deemed necessary Learmont feels that high school is not the place to express these identities.

“I don’t think that high school is the safest place to declare yourself outside of those typical gender boundaries. Therefore, my experience has been that those people who do come out as something other than strictly male or female delay that announcement until post high school,” says Learmont. “That is not always true. I do see now same sex couples. That’s a step in that direction, but I still think that high school is not the most inclusive place and there is a lot of pressure to remain traditional.”

According to Learmont, Facebook has legitimized the difference between sex and gender.

“Most people use the words sex and gender interchangeably and they are in fact two different things,” explains Learmont. “Sex is… are you born in a male body or are you born in a female body with what particular sets of hormones. Gender is about identity and how you identify. It is a socio-cultural construct, and how you feel about who you are in your own body and it is on a continuum.”

Kunz agrees sharing that he “was never that educated about this stuff. I just lived the way I wanted to, dressed the way I wanted to and I did not identify myself until I was way older,” shares Kunz. “Growing up and knowing how hard it is to find people that will accept you, and to be okay with it yourself and accept yourself I think that it is a door to let everyone else get on board and accept you. You can be a different gender and sex at the same time. It doesn’t really affect me because I don’t really identify as any of that I totally just identify as male. I feel that transgender is a state of transition more than a gender identity.”

Kunz says that the large community in the online world has provided the most positive support.

“I have some friends that I went to a camp with out East, who were really excited about it and posted it on Facebook, took a screenshot, and were like ‘Finally I am able to have this to put on Facebook.’ Things are catching up, Facebook and all of reality.”

THE MOVEMENT TO ‘BAN BOSSY’ Nisa Khan Page Editor

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s initiative to empower female leaders receives positive reaction Sometimes, a little word can make a huge impact.

“I think it can be very difficult for women in to be leadership positions,” shares Bloomfield Hills High School Associate Principal Margaret Schultz about how the word ‘bossy’ contributes to the negative labeling of female leaders. “Sometimes I feel like I am out of place when going to associate principal conferences since it is mainly a male dominated occupation.”

Facebook Chief-OperatingOfficer Sheryl Sandberg shares Shultz’s feelings and has created the Ban Bossy movement which

exists to not only eliminate the word “bossy” but also empower young women to leadership roles despite the disapproval they may receive. Partners include the Girl Scouts, Teach for America, and the Girls Leadership Institute (GLI).

“There’s this issue of gender language, and it is incredibly important,” elaborates GLI educator Rachael Starr Bruck. “The word ‘bossy’ is primarily related to girls. You can see at a very young age. Boys are taught to be confident and assertive while girls are taught to be nurturing and kind and quiet. If they try to take charge, young girls are labeled as bossy and aggressive and it discourages them.”

“I was always told I was bossy as a child and my dad would say, ‘You always have to have things your way,’” says Schultz. “That’s not necessarily the case. I was just trying to be a leader, and I had ideas.”

BHHS Student Leadership Representative Jessica Kahn notices a similar pattern in

her life. “Whenever I act as a cially rooted issue that starts off leader in Student Leadership, as early as elementary school.

“It starts so young. In first someone may take offense to it or think that I am being rude. grade, you hear that you are But when a boy leads, they being too sensitive. It can be think, ‘Wow, he is doing so a small putdown of their feelmuch work. He’s so mature.’” ings. She gets a little older asserting leadership Bruck, who also serves as and GLI’s advice columnist says that and the disapproval grows.”

She continsuch putdowns ues, “We tell affect the selfgirls in middle esteem of girls.

“If they try to school and “The comtake charge, high school, mon thing I young girls ‘Yes, you can see is that they are labeled be anything say that they as bossy and you want. are not feeling aggressive and You can be confident and it discourages that CEO,’ empowered to but we put stand up for them.” them down so themselves.

Rachael Starr Bruck early on and People tell girls GLI Educator suppress so that they are bemany potening too dramattial leaders.” ic,” she says. “I “I was fortunate enough think that a lot of it is that girls are afraid to be big and take up to be raised as a confident space. It is seen to be aggressive.” woman, but there is a conBruck continues on explain- cern that same confidence ing that the discrimination doesn’t apply to every girl,” that assertive girls face is a so- adds Schultz. “Calling them

bossy could shut them down on something that they could be good at. I worry about that.”

“There is a social cultural level that when boys speak up, there’s more social acceptance of that,” says Bruck.

“There is also this idea that when girls are speaking up, they are labeled too masculine.”

BHHS Student Leadership Representative Karlyn Sykes agrees. “I am really into fashion and the one big woman in the fashion staple is Anna Wintour.

She is recognized as being kind of an ice queen. I don’t think that’s fair. There are men that are in control of five or six companies and he is seen getting the job done. When you see a women getting the job done, she needs to be more open and nice.”

Bruck believes this movement works against this negative labeling. She advises girls and teachers to look at the Ban Bossy website for a list of tips to encourage girl leadership.

“Teachers may not know little things in the classroom

have a huge impact. Like allowing girls to be interrupted, praising boys more. Just little things can hurt,” she explains.

The website also encourages social media to play a huge part in the campaign. #BanBossy currently trends on Twitter.

“It seems to be pretty big and it is getting a lot of media and discussion,” comments Bruck.

“Either people love it or are against it, it is stirring up a lot of important conversations.”

Schultz adds that she thinks, “the best start is talking about it.

Things don’t start changing until you start talking about it.”

The campaign also gets positive reactions from local female leaders in Michigan such as Executive Director at the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Janette Phillips.

“I agree with the points made and it is definitely something I see,” says Phillips. “If someone were to call me that, I would say, ‘I don’t care.’

We are doing it for the end game and reach our goals.”

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a binge-watcher’s prognosis EXHAUSTION

poor grades

TV viewing often replaces physical activity, thus leading teens to live a sendentary lifestyle. inactivity induces fatigue

watching too much TV can cause teens to procastinate and neglect their priorities–grades will reflect this behavior

insomnia

weight gain

what viewers see on screen doesn’t just go away. whether it be a horror movie or sad tragedy, it can make it difficult for teens to fall asleep

while watching TV, viewers often mindlessly eat and crave the foods advertised on screen–this prompts poor food choices

TV can increase brain volume

TV is a short term cure for

lonliness

rewiring the brain

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it can indicate nearsightedness

2. watching too much TV can cause permanent eye damage it can cause eyestrain

alternatives EXERCISE

gray matter volume in the brain is like body weight. bigger is not better

modern films have more frequent scene changes. the more there are, the more the viewer’s brain gets used to sudden change–thus increasing the risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

focusing eyes on anywhere for too long can cause eyestrain [when eyes are overtired from too much use]

1. sitting too close to the TV can cause eyesight to deteriorate

what does that mean?

TV CAN INDUCE SHORT ATTENTION SPAN

a 30 year television study with 30,000 people found that those who said they were “happy” watched 19 hours of TV a week while “unhappy people” watched more than 25 hours.

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looking at a screen for too long will cause eyes to blink less eyes will become dry over time will lead to eyestrain or fatigue

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TV in the modern world the advent of portable devices–such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets–has increased the presence of media and accessibility to television in the bedrooms of school-aged children. with just the click of a button, viewers can stream shows and movies anywhere and anytime

instead of binge-watching TV, pursue the following activities READ

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a website consisting of news stories, video interviews, and graphics pertaining to today’s public health issues a word from the creator

go for a run, ride a bike, or just take a walk outside. enjoy the fresh air and take advantage of the sunny spring.

stop by the library or a local bookstore to check out the latest sci-fi, best-sellers, magazines, or even some classics.

give back to your community by tutoring other students,helping sort books at the library, or serving through a local non-profit

It is my challenge to students across the nation to understand the existing global health issues. The future is in our hands.” -Courtney Zhu visit the website at:

http://courtneyzhu23.wix.com/healing-headlines