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College Board alters SAT scoring and content starting in 2016

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Friends of deceased Micayla Roberts share favorite memories

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Denton silver-medalist speed skater discusses Sochi experience

Table of Contents

cover photo Miranda Chiechi

The Marquee [newsmagazine] Editor in Chief Marisa Charpentier

Managing Editor Amanda Collen

Design Editor Hailey Painter

News & Feature Editor Madison Ermenio

Asst. News & Feature Editor Miranda Chiechi

In-depth Editor Marisa Charpentier

photo Jacqueline Higgins

Entertainment [14] EGGS AND BACON The Marquee reviews local breakfast restaurants based on flavor and ambiance.

Entertainment Editor Anna Middleton

Opinion Editor Madi Schwem

Sports Editor Austin Rickerson

Photo Editor Kady Kohankie

Asst. Photo Editor

story Jaime Hardison

William Legrone

Business Manager

News

Hailey Painter

Social Media Editors

[4] BLENDING CLASSES Regular junior level core class students can work outside of class.

Patricia Qualls, Samantha King

Online Editors

Alyssa Schmidt, Ben Horton

Reporters

story Darci Walton

Jaime Hardison, Victoria Price, Allie Loder, Molly Webber, Megan O’Hearn, Alex Helm, Rachel Ramirez, Darci Walton

Feature [6] FROZEN EMBRYOS Mother of twins born through in vitro reflects on experience. story Anna Middleton

Designers

Tori Allmendinger, Jacqueline Higgins, Lyndsay Hilton, William Legrone

Photographers

Luisa Diaz, Jaqueline Higgins

Adviser

LaJuana Hale

Principal

Gary Shafferman

Sports [18] HUSKER SUCCESS Former student, Hailie Sample, succeeds in college basketball. story Alex Helm

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College Board makes major changes for 2016 SAT

Alterations include new scoring scale, test format, vocab changes With all of these changes, there are mixed opinions about whether the changes are better or worse. Senior Cierra Jenkins said she believes the changes are unfair to those who have already taken the test.

“I want a retest with the new test,” Jenkins said. “I think they’re just trying to dumb it down, and it would probably have helped my score.”

While the changes aren’t coming for a while, they will still affect the current freshman, or sophomores who take the test their senior year. As a freshman, Temshiv says that she is excited about the changes coming.

“I think it will be an overall easier test,” Temshiv said. “I think it will probably be less stress for the students.”

Either way, the test will still count towards college admissions and scholarships just as much as before.

“Just because it’s changing, it is still a test,” Jenkins said.

“So don’t blow it off, thinking that it’s nothing.”

New SAT changes include:

photo Luisa Diaz story Samantha King College Board will be altering the SAT starting spring 2016, with new rules that will affect how students are scored.

These changes come after the president of College Board, David Coleman, commented that the SAT does not properly reflect college and high school learning.

“It is time for an admissions assessment that makes it clear that the road to success is not last-minute tricks or cramming, but the challenging learning students do every day,” Coleman said at a recent press conference.

Some of the major changes include the essay becoming optional, the removal of point deductions for an incorrect answer and the elimination of obscure vocabulary like “arcane” or “persiflage.” PSAT and SAT Prep teacher Jennifer Forthun said the changes have their benefits and drawbacks.

“I think the need to know some of the really [unknown] vocabulary probably wasn’t necessary,” Forthun said. “I don’t like that they made the essay optional because so much of what we do in college is writing, and I think colleges need to know if a student can express a cogent thought in an essay.”

The SAT was previously composed of three sections: reading, writing and math. The renovated test will now only have two sections: one section consisting of both reading and writing and one of math, each worth 800 points. With new testing requirements, SAT preparation classes will be changed to accommodate the new parameters.

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includes khanacademy.org. College Board is teaming up with them to create SAT preparations that will be offered online for free. This will allow students to prepare without having to pay for expensive tutors or materials. Freshman Kayla Temshiv said she thinks that this website will be beneficial to students.

“I like that they’re letting [students] access that,” Temshiv said. “That’s a great program.”

And test prep isn’t the only thing that will be offered online. The spring 2016 test will be offered online too.

Students can choose to take the test on paper or online.

“I think it’s a good thing that students have an option to take it one way or another,” Forthun said. “Students have a different preference.”

Critics of College Board claim that the changes being made to the test were only implemented in order to compete with the SAT’s biggest rival: the ACT. Last year, 1.7 million students took the SAT, while 1.8 million took the ACT. The ACT covers more curriculum than the SAT does, including science questions. The changes being made to the SAT will, according to College Board, make the test more appealing to students, thus driving more students to take the SAT. Forthun said she believes that the competition between the two companies may have something to do with the changes being made.

“The testing market is a very lucrative business,” Forthun said. “I don’t think it was purely for economic reasons, but I certainly think that was a driving force.”

(A) Instead of obscure “SAT words,” the vocabulary on the new exam will include words commonly used in college courses.

(B) The essay will become optional. Students who elect to do it will write an essay analyzing a passage.

(C) The top score will now be 1,600, with 800 points awarded to math, and 800 points awarded to reading and writing combined.

(D) The test will also be offered online.

(E) All the above

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Blended classes offered to juniors next school year

New course options allow students to have class two days per week

story Darci Walton Students often complain about waking up early for school or having no motivation for classes after lunch. With blended classes, however, these daydreams could be made possible.

Beginning in the fall, regular junior level courses will be offered in a blended format.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays students will attend first or fourth period, and the three other days may be spent wherever students wish to complete their work.

Despite the ability to control their school schedule, few students signed up for next year’s classes.

“To be honest, I didn’t see as much of an interest as I thought I would,” counselor Natalie Melton said. “I did hear from some of our more advanced students that they wished they could try the style through one of their AP classes.”

The regular level four core subjects for juniors, Algebra II, Physics, English III and U.S. History will be the classes offered in the blended format.

Blended classes will be taught in a technology-based manner where students are responsible for learning the material through textbooks, video lectures and online references during the time spent away from the classroom. When the class meets with the teacher on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the time will be used to assess what the students know, whether that be through tests, quizzes or group discussions.

“I’m excited to teach the class,” U.S. History teacher Chris design/graphic Lyndsay Hilton

Porter said. “It gives the students and teacher a lot of flexibility and gives you time to really work to understand the material.”

The teachers of blended classes will be in their classrooms every day so students can spend extra time with their teachers if they need help understanding the curriculum or making up a lesson they missed due to an absence. Those three days will serve as the teacher’s office hours, where they can plan lessons and prepare for the rest of their day, but students are welcome to come in for tutoring or utilize the classroom as a work place.

Since the majority of the 18 weeks will be spent outside the classroom, rules will be made to ensure the students are being held accountable for learning the material and accomplishing what needs to be done to be successful. If multiple assignments are not turned in, the students will be removed from the class and put in a normal course that meets every day.

“I think what it all comes down to is what is going on outside of class,” Porter said. “If we can make that time count, I believe the class will be a success.”

The junior class was chosen to be the first to take on this type of course in all four subjects because of their photo Luisa Diaz ability to drive themselves to school and the potential to continue taking blended classes their senior year.

“The vision is to expand this program to other courses, but one of the challenges will be with students arriving late, there may not be a bus available to take them,” Melton said.

“We would also progress to senior level courses first so that the juniors can have the option of taking the classes with a learning style that fits them best.”

Sophomore Meghan Crawford chose to integrate the new type of class into her schedule for next year.

“I chose to take a blended class because I feel that it will give me more time to do my homework and give me time to be able to manage a job with my school work,” Crawford said.

Work outside of class does not necessarily have to be done at home. Places like Starbucks, the library and the new student lounges coming soon to the upstairs B hallway are places recommended by Porter for classmates to get together.

“The students really need to be self-motivated,” Porter said. “The class is self-paced in a way, but you can’t let yourself fall behind. I’m more than willing to teach the material if the student is willing to do their part.”

According to Porter, the beginning of the class will be a trial and error period, but nevertheless a time of growth to see what makes the class successful.

“It’s the way that education is moving in the future, so I think that it’s great for Marcus to be on the front side of this curve and lead the way,” Porter said. “It’s an exciting time.”

Homework hotspots Home

From the privacy of home, studying can be done in one’s most comfortable state.

Starbucks

With caffeine boosts readily available, coffee shops like Starbucks and Roots are convenient places for classmates to meet and discuss assignments.

Lounges

Beginning in the fall, studying can be done in the upstairs B hallway on comfy couches in the new student lounges.

Library

Libraries are always a good place to study since there are reference materials all around and the quiet noise levels allow for optimal focus and concentration.

Classroom

Even if it’s not Tuesday or Thursday, the classrooms will always be open with teachers available to answer questions.

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School welcomes new freshman center principal, athletic director Chantell Upshaw

story Alyssa Schmidt

photos Kady Kohankie

Gerry Stanford The sudden mid-year resignation of athletic director and head football Coach Bryan Erwin caused the community to question who would fill his shoes. The answer was Gerry Stanford.

“Marcus has always been one of those schools that I’ve had my eye on,” Stanford said. “I feel that there’s always a time and a place in this business of education, so I was careful about if this was the right time for me.”

Stanford is a native North Texan and is originally from Colleyville. Stanford was the quarterback coach at his alma mater of 5A Grapevine High School from 2002 to 2003. He spent eight years as the play-caller, recruiting coordinater and history teacher at L.D. Bell High School.

In 2010, he transferred to 2A White Oak High School where he worked for four years as a head coach and athletic director. In 2013, Stanford gained White Oak its first number 1 ranking in 50 years. However, Stanford says that regardless the school, the game is always the same.

“No matter where you are, kids and parents want the same thing,” Stanford said “They’re always very resilient as long as you’re willing to give them what they need.”

Although change can be difficult, Stanford said he is quickly adapting. While acclimating to new schedules, he

is staying true to what he enjoys most about coaching.

“I just love coaching kids,” Stanford said. “That’s the biggest thing for me is being able to give back to them and providing them with a level of success and hope. I like them teaching me things as much as I am teaching them.”

Because Stanford had his eyes on being a Marauder, he had expectations of what the experience would be like.

“Every place is different,” Stanford said. “They each have their quirks, and each place has their positives and negatives, but I’ve learned to assess them and move on.

I’m bringing the things that have helped me in the past and I’m adapting them to what Marcus is looking for.”

Since its inception, the school’s football program has welcomed many head coaches. In the 30 year interval between the first head coach and Stanford, the school has achieved a state title in 1997 and reached the championship game in 1995. Stanford said upholding community ties to the football program is the mark he wants to leave.

“The biggest thing I’m looking for in a place like Marcus is to make sure the traditions and the history are well intact,” Stanford said. “I want players to understand what the tradition of Marcus is, how to carry it forward and what that responsibility is in the streets of Flower Mound.”

Since learning she would be the new principal of the freshman campus, Chantell Upshaw has been in a state of transition. She’s moved from makeshift office to makeshift office preparing to open a school that is still under construction.

Come August, she will welcome the first group of freshmen to attend the school.

The official call was the start of a thrilling new experience for Upshaw. Human Resources phoned her one night inviting her to once again become a Marauder. She told them she needed an hour to think about it, but really she just needed to pinch herself to make sure it was real.

“I’m excited to open a building - that’s a great excitement for the community, not just for me,” Upshaw said. “You have a vision in your head about what it will look like when it comes to fruition, but what’s most exciting is to have this campus serve students and help eighth graders transition more smoothly into high school.”

Upshaw isn’t new to the LISD family. She’s held many positions all over the district. From 2000 to 2007 she was an assistant principal at Marcus. Then she left to be the principal at Arbor Creek Middle School from 2007 to 2010, until transferring to be principal at the Lewisville Learning Center for the past three years.

“I’ve been able to work in many zones of LISD,” Upshaw said. “That allows you to be exposed to different students, different needs and different teaching philosophies.”

Upshaw said that she knows the Marcus tradition runs through the community and allows students in feeder schools to have Marauder pride before entering high school, but she also wants to make sure that students from other schools, states and countries are as involved. It is also her goal to give the incoming freshmen another year of dedicated support.

“Stories that I’ve heard in the past are, everything was fine until freshman year,” Upshaw said. “I want to make sure that we instill in freshmen more self-confidence and give them tools to resist temptations that they may be faced with in high school. I also have the ability to work with students that do not have a Marcus background and instill in them the same school pride.”

Ultimately, Upshaw’s goal is to help kids become wellrounded emotionally and mentally prepared for the future.

“I really want the students who come through the door to have a spirit of generosity,” Upshaw said. “I think there’s such a focus on ‘me’ and ‘what I’m doing’ that we forget to take care of others. I want to make sure there’s a belief in giving and what’s right.”

Favorite sports team?

Stanford: LSU Tigers Upshaw: Dallas Cowboys Favorite subject in school?

Stanford: U.S. History Upshaw: Spanish

Staff Q&A

If you weren’t in education, what would you be?

Stanford: A Homebuilder Upshaw: A Cruise Director Favorite TV show in high school?

Stanford: Andy Griffith Show Upshaw: The Cosby Show Favorite TV show now?

Stanford: Justified Upshaw: Castle The Marquee April 11, 2014

design Madison Ermenio and Amanda Collen

would change her life forever.

Becky started the in vitro process because her fallopian tubes, which transfer eggs to the uterus, weren’t functioning.

Even after several surgeries to fix them, they still failed to give her what she truly wanted - children.

But Becky was determined.

She started to research in vitro fertilization.

This is when a woman has her eggs removed from her ovaries, which are then fertilized and reimplanted into the uterus. This process has a very low success rate since the body story Anna Middleton does not recognize the embryo.

“It’s considered a very risky pregnancy to begin with because your body doesn’t know it’s pregnant yet,” Becky said.

On top of that, Becky would have to take hormone shots and go to multiple doctors’ visits. But nothing was going to stop her from trying to have children.

She and her husband agreed that this was the Eight-year-olds Gabi and Gavin Harkrider, best decision. Once she was sitting in the doctor’s now juniors, snuck up behind their older sister. office, the odds seemed to be in her favor when Then they screamed “Twin attack!” Megan the doctor made a discovery.

Harkrider fell to the floor as the two tackled “I had over 30 viable eggs, which is almost her, and they all exploded into laughter. Their unheard of,” Becky said. “They were going nuts mother, Becky Harkrider, smiled. She was given in the doctor’s office.” a second chance to have children. Had she not, According to the Emory Healthcare in the happiness she felt now wouldn’t have existed. Georgia, the most common number of eggs Back years ago, Becky made a decision that retrieved from a woman ranges from five to 15.

Becky felt her luck change when she heard this promising news.

Once the eggs were removed and fertilized with her husband’s sperm, four out of the bunch were chosen and implanted in Becky. However, there were over 25 eggs left.

“So I had all these fertilized eggs, the question was, what do we do with all of them?”

Becky said.

Becky’s remaining eggs were frozen. Then she had her first in vitro pregnancy with her eldest daughter Megan, who is now in college.

All the treatments, the constant checkups and the medicine created a grueling, stressful routine for her and her husband.

“It was very costly Juniors Gabi and Gavin and exhausting,” Becky Harkrider find a new way said. “It wasn’t fun, but to get to their second peit’s something you do riod Street Law class with when you want to have teacher Byron Crump. children.” photo Kady Kohankie But, Becky and her

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A frozen beginning Twins born from rare embryo transfer

design/graphics Tori Allmendinger

husband were excited to finally have a child of their own, after years of trying.

When Megan was about 6 months old, Becky’s doctor told her that if she wanted to have more children, she needed to do it right then. Becky didn’t care how soon it had been since her last pregnancy. She wanted children so she made the commitment.

“My mom told me that my dad and her went through a lot of stress to have us,” Gabi said.

“Just years of tears and so much pain, but then they finally had an option.”

After implanting five embryos, Gavin and Gabi were born. Both pregnancies were considered unpredictable. According to Fertility Centers of New England, only about 40 to 50 percent of embryos actually survive transfer.

“There is just a lot of ‘ifs’ and ‘whats’ on what would happen,” Gavin said. “The chance that we were going to make it was slim.”

Even with their low chances, Gavin and Gabi were born healthy children. Today, they are typical teenagers. They both like track. They enjoy the TV show The Walking Dead and they are both artists. Growing up, the Harkrider twins didn’t realize how unique they were. Gabi said when she was first told about the process, she thought it was normal.

“I didn’t think it was anything special until I told other people about it, and they were like, ‘What!’” Gabi said.

The twins are also shocked at the idea that they might have been chosen first to be the older sibling since any of the eggs could have been chosen by the doctor.

“A lot of people don’t get the choice to be born first or second, but the ‘what if’ on our side is more complex,” Gavin said. “There is actually a decision that had to be made.”

Although the twins were born the same way as everyone else, due to their unconventional conception, they have faced some prejudice.

According to Gabi, Becky did not tell the Catholic church about their conception so that they could get baptized.

“They wouldn’t have let us get baptized in our Catholic church because to them we were scientifically created, we weren’t made by God,” Gabi said.

At the time, in vitro fertilization and frozen embryo transfer were not as common. Gavin said that the church has now changed their ideas on baptizing babies that are from non-traditional conceptions.

Although there were many obstacles for Becky and her husband, she says she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“It’s terribly expensive to get into this,” Becky said. “You just need the mindset, if you want to have children, you do it. You march forward.”

Today doctors are improving their methods so that there are higher survival rates for embryos involved with in vitro fertilization and frozen embryo transfer.

“I think if anyone has the dream to have children, don’t ever give up,” Becky said. “Go for it. Talk to your doctors.”

Gavin and Gabi are glad that their mother was given a second chance because without it, they wouldn’t be here.

“I feel like I was given the chance at life to do something,” Gavin said. “Most people wouldn’t be here today if they had to be born the way we were, but for some reason, we are here now and we should take this miracle and do something with it.”

Embryo survival rate

70%-80% of all frozen embryos make it through “the thaw.”

There is a 40-

50% pregnancy success rate of frozen embryo transfers.

Embryos can be frozen for as long as the mother likes.

Pregnancies have been successful with embryos that were frozen for over 10

years.

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Loving the image in the mirror

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Senior finds identity outside traditional gender boundaries story Patricia Qualls

Confused. That’s how he felt as he stood alone in front of his mirror. Only two words spun through his head. She. He. She. He? She? He? What might seem like a simple question, wasn’t so simple for senior Jack*. The reflection looking back at him was female, but it didn’t reflect the person he felt inside. He fought with himself, trying to find what fit him better - being a boy or being a girl.

Over the summer, Jack stopped battling with himself. He came to terms with being transgender, meaning that Jack identifies and expresses a gender identity that differs from the one he received at birth. He feels like a boy even though his birth certificate reads female.

“It’s hard to figure out,” he said. “But, once you do, everything just fits into place - it feels right, like a lightbulb going off.”

When he was little, it was hard to tell that Jackie* would one day turn into Jack. On the outside, he was the same as any other little girl. He never thought about his gender. Instead, he daydreamed about becoming a vet and saving animals. He loved living in Finland, where he spent days making snow angels and drinking hot chocolate. His parents dressed him in cute, stylish clothes which, at the time, fit well with his personality.

“I was a diva,” Jack said. “Everything was extremely feminine. Everything had to be my way.”

As he grew up and began to pick his own clothes, he drifted away from cute dresses and towards boyish t-shirts and jeans.

Soon, he noticed certain trends in his sexuality.

“Knowing that I liked girls was easier,” he said. “I always thought they were pretty, and I never had interest in guys in a romantic way.”

Then, a big shift happened in his life. He moved from Finland to England and then to Texas. Middle school was tough. He said he had very few friends and was often bullied.

“I was lonely,” Jack said. “I got used to being the new kid. I always stuck to my mom and I loved being around her.”

At the beginning of eighth grade, his mother passed away in her sleep. After that, he slipped into depression. For two weeks, he never left his room. He sat there, isolated and alone with no idea what to do without his mom. After that, he had to be homeschooled.

“My mom’s death triggered a lot of the worst things that happened in my life,” Jack said. “With the depression, I was suicidal at some points and attempted suicide.”

After seeking help from a psychiatrist, Jack started expressing himself differently. He dove into art. He didn’t want to feel depressed anymore. He wanted to surround himself with love like his mother would have wanted.

“What helped me through my depression was my art,” Jack said. “It became my release. It was the only thing I was good at, and it gave me a way to express the things I love.”

He returned to public school where he found friends who helped him with his gender identity. Words such as “sir” and “boy” felt better to him. It was hard for him to transition into thinking of himself as a boy, especially when he was always told he was a girl. Finally, he decided to tell his closest friends.

“My friends knew it was coming,” Jack said. “It wasn’t that

big of a deal to change what pronoun they referred to me as.”

Later, he felt like he needed to tell more people. On Feb. 27 of this year, Jack made a post on Facebook declaring that he was transgender and preferred the pronoun “he” rather than “she.”

“This is my personal preference on what makes me feel more comfortable with who I am,” he said. “I was tired of being misgendered because it’s rude when you know someone prefers certain pronouns and you keep using the one that they don’t wish to be identified as.”

His girlfriend, sophomore Jill* said she noticed a difference in how Jack carried himself after going public.

“He’s really become more comfortable with himself,” Jill said. “He’s more free and he’s definitely more confident.”

As of now, Jack hasn’t received negativity for coming out.

“Some people are confused by him because they don’t really know what to call him,” Jill said.

“Of course there’s homophobic people in the school, but we’ve never had trouble with them.

All of our friends are very supportive and they just like him for who he is.”

Some of the smallest parts of everyday life are still a struggle.

For him, bathrooms are complex.

He can’t use the boys’ or the girls’ room without feeling awkward.

Instead, he refuses to go to either and uses the faculty bathroom. But, he mostly struggles with his own self-image.

“I’m really insecure about my voice,” he said.

“It can be feminine at times, and I have to control it.”

His body is not what he wants it to be. He fights with it every day. The majority of the time, he wears binders which compress his chest flat against his body. These binders are tight, constricting and painful. In Art by: Jack order for his body to look how he wants, he has to deal with it.

“I can’t breathe sometimes,” Jack said. “They’re just ugly corsets, and they’re uncomfortable, but I like the way I look in them, so I have to put up with it.”

In the future, he plans on getting top surgery in order to make his upper body more masculine. He hasn’t made any plans to start testosterone or to have his genetalia surgically modified.

In the past year, he’s opened up more than ever. His confidence has grown. He’s now cosplaying, which means dressing up as a character from a movie or television show.

Cosplaying makes him feel more comfortable in his body.

He’s been many characters, from Castiel from Supernatural to

“This is my personal preference on what makes me feel more comfortable with who I am.”

Jack*, 12

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Prince Phillip from Disney’s Aurora.

“The best is when I’m in Disney cosplay and little kids run up to me,” Jack said. “It’s the most magnificent feeling.”

In order to battle misgendering, transphobia and homophobia, Jack is working on his own ad campaign. Next fall, he plans to attend the Maryland Institute of Art to study graphic design with a $30,000 scholarship. He’s found that through art, the most important thing is for him to be true to himself. He said he knows that his gender identity doesn’t make him the person he is today. He has his art, friends and cosplay to thank for who he’s become.

“I’m more than just transgender,” Jack said. “Gender and sexuality don’t define someone as a person. What you do makes you the person you are.” *Name has been changed to protect identity of those involved

design William Legrone

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Remembering Micayla Roberts

As graduation approaches, seniors mourn elementary friend story Madison Ermenio

After their mission was accomplished, they spent the day playing basketball and jumping rope. They were exhausted by the evening, cuddling up to some ice cream sandwiches alongside the stuffed animals they loved so much.

“She had a crazy amount of toys, everything we would’ve wanted when we were that age,” Stephanie said. *** Stephanie, now a senior, and Micayla were instantly friends when they met in kindergarten. As some of the only girls on their street, they bonded quickly and remained close throughout elementary school. Stephanie went to Micayla’s house to play on the swings and Micayla came to her house to jump on the trampoline. They raced down the street on scooters, seeking any adventure they could find outdoors.

She soon came to know Micayla’s younger brother, the 7-year-old “spitfire” as Diane calls him. He was full of energy, constantly using the Clemens’s driveway as a ramp to ride his bike down into the street. Dylan was sweet, always wanting to be included in the activities the older girls did. Whether it was playing dress-up or riding in a toy car up and down the sidewalk, he was always there to play alongside them.

Constantly surrounded by boys, Stephanie said that time with Micayla was the girl time she had always wanted.

“We both had brothers, so we were like each other’s sister,” Stephanie said.

Stephanie thought Micayla’s mother Andrea was thoughtful and friendly - she often baked for the girls, especially her famous extra creamy macaroni and cheese. When Stephanie came home after having it for the first time, she begged her mother to make it

The last day of July in 2007 begins with a shrill ring of the phone. Again, and again. Eleven-year-old Stephanie Clemens finally awakes after multiple phone calls from her mother, Diane Clemens, who had been walking the dogs around the neighborhood.

Diane tells Stephanie she had seen two cop cars racing down their street at 50 miles per hour, and more were coming.

Diane thought it had been their own house that was on fire, that a curling iron or a toaster had been left on. They never would’ve guessed what they were about to find next.

Stephanie went outside to find cop cars surrounding her best friend, Micayla Robert’s house. She sat down on the cold driveway, wrapping her arms around her knees and hugging them tightly as she watched the scene unfold from a distance.

Strange men with briefcases and gloves file into the house while policemen drape yellow crime scene tape around the trees.

“I was just really confused why they would be there and didn’t see any of her family members coming out of the house,” Stephanie said. “I thought maybe it was some health issue or something.”

They soon found out it was worse. Micayla, her 7-year-old brother Dylan Roberts, their father Michael Roberts and their mother Andrea Roberts were all gone. Andrea had shot the children and her husband before killing herself.

“All I heard was: ‘They’re dead, Micayla is dead,’” Stephanie said. *** Just one year earlier, fourth graders Stephanie and Micayla race down the stairs of Micayla’s grandmother’s home on a summer morning, clad in pink pajamas and slippers.

Micayla’s brother Dylan followed closely, trying to keep up with them.

Their hair strayed in every direction as they jumped out of bed, eager for the savory sausage that only her grandmother could make. The breakfast was one they always looked forward to, their mouths watering as they watched her cook it in front of them.

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just like Andrea did. Micayla and her mom seemed to have a close bond and loved to get their nails painted together.

Her father Michael was quiet, but always nice. Micayla was a daddy’s girl, and they often bonded over soccer when Michael practiced with her in the front yard.

“They seemed to love each other a lot and they always did activities together,” Stephanie said. “They seemed normal.”

Stephanie’s shock over Micayla’s death was partly because the Roberts seemed ordinary. The motives and mindset of Andrea are still unclear, which is one of the hardest concepts for her to grasp. The suicide note Andrea left behind said she was taking the lives of her family, but it did not explain why.

According to the Southeast Texas Record, Andrea’s parents and siblings filed a lawsuit against the depression drug Zoloft, claiming the medication was a predominant factor in the incident. Andrea had picked up the prescription one week before killing herself and her family. *** When Stephanie wants to remember Micayla, she thinks about a warm summer day in the backyard. She can see the beam of sunlight peeking through the gate in the garden of homegrown fruits and vegetables. It was a bright, beautiful day as Stephanie and Micayla sat within the greenery, perfectly at peace. Even at 9 years old, they could absorb themselves in conversation for hours. They played on the swing set that had become their getaway, the spot just for them.

Memories

“She has just really taught me to be happy and try not to have a negative attitude even in tough situations.” -Kayleigh Bywater, 12 “She had a really big impact on me. I learned not to judge people because she would take in all the people that nobody would ever talk to, and she’d invite them and just include them.” -Madison Patton, 12 “After our soccer game, all the girls went back to her house. She had just gotten this karaoke game and we sang Britney Spears for hours.” -Taylor Durham, 12 “She was the sweetest girl I had ever known and will never be forgotten.” -Courtney Adams, 12 “I just liked how spunky she was. She always had a good attitude about everything.” -Paige Dedecker, 12

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FEATURE 9 Other cherished memories are filled with trips to the Dallas World Aquarium and the Fort Worth Museum of Natural History, sleepovers at Micayla’s grandmother’s house, summer days spent at the community pool, Barbies and Bratz. None of it was forgotten.

Stephanie’s relationship with her best friend was simple. Micayla was shy at first, but loving. Loyal.

Stephanie always thought her smile was pretty, one of genuine warmth and affection. The friendliest person she’s ever met.

“She was kind to everyone,” Stephanie said. “She was very sweet and compassionate towards others, even if she didn’t know the person. She always Micayla included everybody.

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lived Tim and Mary Warren. They had known the Roberts for seven years before the incident.

They considered themselves an aunt and uncle to Dylan and Micayla since they had no children of their own. On the summer day that the family died, Tim went into the house with his spare key and found Andrea and Michael in the bedroom, while the children were locked in their rooms. In complete shock, he called the police while Micayla’s grandmother held the frantic, barking dogs outside.

“The scary part to me is that she acted totally normal and then she did that, so it was way out of left field,” Tim said.

Micayla and Dylan adored the Warrens.

On one occasion, the kids even camped out on their driveway on beach chairs waiting for them to get home.

“They were very well-behaved, very polite, very nice kids,” Tim said. “The upbringing they had was very good. That’s what blows you away.”

After the Roberts passed away, the Warrens took in Micayla’s 50-pound husky mix named Takaani and Dylan’s black 100-pound dog named Koda. They already had a bond with the dogs after attending a party Micayla threw for the dog’s first birthday, the first and only birthday party for a dog they’ve ever been to. The dogs serve as a special reminder of the children next door that they loved so much.

“Micayla was a very sweet, sweet girl, and unfortunately we didn’t get to see her grow up,” Mary said. “We didn’t get to see her go to prom or anything like that. I would’ve liked that.”

*** Stephanie’s mother Diane tried to help her understand that day. She sat her down on the couch to tell her Micayla was in heaven, that she would always be with her in spirit. As a fifth grader, it was beyond her grasp. Stephanie cried on the couch, stayed in her room and kept to herself. She knew Micayla was gone, but she couldn’t comprehend the death of her best friend, let alone the fact she was murdered.

After Micayla passed, the moms of some neighborhood girls bought each of her friends a sterling silver angel drop for them to remember her by. They also collected some of her shirts and sewed them into a pillowcase for each of them to have.

“That was such a neat idea for little girls to have a memory of Micayla like that,” Diane said.

Despite all the negative memories of the incident, she said she learned to be more forthcoming with the things she appreciates to let people know that she supports them.

“I look back and I wish I had told Andrea ‘we love Micayla, she’s so sweet,’” Diane said.

With little solace available after time without Micayla, Stephanie took up writing when she needed an outlet for her emotions. In the year after she passed, Stephanie wrote when she was angry, sad, confused, anything. She often laid on her stomach, sprawled out on her bed with her journal in front of her. She scribbled quickly, writing down memories before they slipped away from her. She tried to keep her life as normal as possible. The only t i m e she ever felt happy was when she focused on the funny and blissful memories she had with Micayla.

“It just felt like someone was missing...someone major in my life was missing,” Stephanie said. “I wasn’t as happy. My innocence was taken away.”

She continued gymnastics, where she was overwhelmed with support from fellow athletes at the gym. Going to practice and competitions helped take her mind off her grief and helped her direct positive energy into improvement.

The biggest support for Stephanie was her parents, Diane and Don Clemens, who always had open ears but never forced her to talk about Micayla. With that sense of trust and honesty, Stephanie said that her relationship with her mom grew much closer.

“I feel like because she helped me so much, now I can talk to her about anything because that was one of the toughest things I’ve had to talk about with people,” Stephanie said.

Even though she’s better than she used to be, she still said it’s hard for her to make sense of it all.

“I really just couldn’t believe it for a long time,” Stephanie said. “I was hoping to wake up from a terrible dream.”

Stephanie wonders where Micayla would be today if she were still here. If she would still be a soccer star, if she would be going to college, if she would be graduating alongside her.

Regardless, Stephanie says she is confident that Micayla would still be the girl she instantly loved and still thinks about all the time. Even though losing her was a life-altering experience, she said she learned that if you love someone, never leave their side. Never end the day angry.

“I feel like it taught me to always be kind to everyone because you never know the last time you’re going to see them,” Stephanie said.

If she could see Micayla today, she knows exactly what she would say to her.

“Thank you for always being a good friend to me and having my back no matter what,” Stephanie said. “I cherish the friendship we had for the time we did.” design/graphics Tori Allmendinger

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Masking insecurities

IN-DEPTH 11

Junior endures years of bullying due to weight

Self-image Due to “thigh gap” obssessions on social media and teen usage of unregulated supplements, The Marquee takes an indepth look at media’s effect on self-image.

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story Austin Rickerson All he could hear were the insults being hurled at him by his third grade classmates. Fat. Stupid. Wuss. Each was a single word, but each felt like a ton of bricks to their target. He tried to ward off the insults as a joke. But inside, the words ripped him apart. P.E. ended as the bell rang. The FitnessGram was done, and he was overweight. He felt different. He felt like an outcast. He felt alone.

He acted like someone he wasn’t. He put on a mask. He covered his true self so that others might accept him. Though he tried over and over again to fit in, current junior Nick Wood always found himself on the outside.

“I didn’t have any basis of identity,” Wood said. “I didn’t know how to be myself.”

Wood’s tormentors didn’t know about the problems he faced daily outside of school. It probably never crossed their minds. Their bullying only added to the list of difficulties he already faced each and every day. His parents had recently split up. His mom, who suffered from psoriatic arthritis and lupus, would be lucky if she could muster up the strength to get out of the bed at some point in the day. His dad wasn’t around very much. What was left was a void that was only made deeper by Wood’s insecurities and harassment at school.

“For every kid, dad is superman,” Wood said.

“It was just hard not having that role model there every day trying to show you the way.”

Wood thought things would change in middle school. There would be a new crowd, new teachers, new classes. But what Wood didn’t get were new circumstances. His mom’s illness was getting worse. Often she could not maintain a job because she was bedridden with joint and tissue inflammation that made it merely impossible to move. His father, who he rarely saw, moved to Seattle. What agitated the situation even more is that the kids at school didn’t get it. The bullying continued.

“You’re in a different environment and you’re still having to deal with the same stuff,” Wood said. “You’re trying to put on a different mask to satisfy everybody. It’s just really exhausting.”

Wood joined the football team in seventh grade to seem more athletic, but he still struggled to find his place. He stuck with football throughout middle and high school. He even met some of his best friends while on the team.

But Wood still questioned himself. He was a big guy. His friends were mostly smaller and muscular. Wood wasn’t in a relationship. Almost every one of his closest football companions had girlfriends. Wood came from a broken home.

Most of his friends’ families seemed to have it all put together.

Lying in bed, crying, the hopelessness of the situation boiled over for Wood. The insecurities didn’t stop. His dad seemed out of reach. His mom seemed to be taking a turn for the worse.

Unable to make his bedridden mother well, the 6’ 1”, 255-pound offensive lineman felt so incredibly small.

“On top of already struggling with selfimage, it just made me feel helpless to those that I cared about,” Wood said.

Although he had been raised a Christian, he began to consider himself an atheist in middle school. Through all the conflict, however, Wood’s sister had constantly encouraged him to attend the Village Church. Despite her efforts, he continued to build barriers and didn’t accept her offer. But eventually, Wood just wanted to cling to anything. Eventually this led him to finally go to the Village during his freshman year, where he would meet 25-year-old youth pastor Evan Roy. Roy, who struggled with self-image and addiction growing up, would become a friend and mentor to Wood. After accepting Christ in his life, Wood began to meet up with Roy every week. Together they would discuss the roots of his insecurities and work to find joy despite them.

“Nick wants to find his worth and his value and his self-image often in other things than Jesus Christ,” Roy said. “It always results in a self-identity crisis.”

Although Wood had begun attending the Village and being mentored, his problems did not disappear. There were times when Wood felt alone. Many times he texted Roy at night, telling him he thought it would be easier just to end his own life.

“He allowed Jesus Christ to work in his heart despite the fact that everything in his home life is terrible, and he was willing to work through it,” Roy said. “He was willing to not give up even though there were many times where he did want to give up.”

Though his circumstances didn’t improve, Wood’s faith continued to grow. His mother was still sick. His father still lived over 2,000 miles away. He still wasn’t confident in himself. He still tried to conceal insults and bullying with his sense of humor. Yet, Wood would now keep fighting and recognizing that he had something to live for.

“I’m glad that I was someone that found God through that situation instead of finding the end of a rope,” Wood said. “Definitely don’t mask that. If you are hurting, let someone know.”

Today Wood realizes that he no longer has to wear masks or try to fit in with cliques.

“Had I not gone through all that, had I not struggled with depression, had I not at some points hated myself, I wouldn’t have found God,” Wood said. “So in that sense I’m really glad for the struggle.”

Even though he hit his rock bottom because of his home life and issues with his self identity, Wood said the experience has made him mature early in life.

“What people don’t realize is that through vulnerability comes growth,” Wood said.

Looking back, Wood said he now understands that he doesn’t have to fight alone. Whenever he feels insecure or worthless, he said he remembers the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for him because it makes everything else seem so small.

“I just realized on the infinitesimal scale how short life is, how if you stress over little things, every little insecurity, you’re not going to make it out joyous,” Wood said. “Through every struggle, there is hope at the end.” photo Miranda Chiechi

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National company spurs body image debate story Marisa Charpentier The Target Corporation faced backlash in March when bloggers and newspapers criticized the retailer for Photoshopping large thigh gaps onto young swimsuit models on their online website. A “thigh gap” is a space between the inner thigh in women that some now associate with thinness and beauty. The company apologized for the work done to the photos, but did not address the motive behind the retouching, fueling a body-image debate. Many questioned why the company felt the need to edit a thigh gap in the first place, especially considering the target audience for the photos were teenagers shopping in the juniors section.

It’s alterations like these that promote a negative self-image among teens, according to counselor Kristi Gibson.

“Kids are hit with this in every direction,” Gibson said. “They turn on the TV, they look on the internet, they look in a magazine – they are constantly comparing themselves…But they don’t realize a lot of those people are touched up and airbrushed.”

The craze over “thigh gaps” has blown up on hundreds of blogs, Pinterest boards and Tumblr accounts in recent years. Sites with titles like “Operation Thigh Gap” and “Thigh Gap Nation” idolize girls for having skinny thighs. While some aspire to lose weight to achieve this look, studies show that having a thigh gap is based on genetics, not fitness.

Senior Rochelle Friedewald said she has seen the effects that social media used in this way has on body image. She said media encourages people to think their body is always a work in progress.

“Instead of focusing on being healthy and loving their body as it is, many are focused on losing as much weight as possible to fit stereotypes that are unrealistic,” Friedewald said.

Both girls and guys face self-image issues, although in different ways.

“For girls, it’s all about being smaller and fitting

a soft, feminine body image, and for guys, they want to be more masculine and try to eat like an insane amount of food with protein,” Friedewald said.

Junior Creighton Barr also said masculinity is a factor when it comes to self-image for men. He said that guys who do want to lose weight or gain muscle often do it out of concern over others’ opinions.

“It’s based off what your peers think and that’s the problem,” Barr said. “They should just focus on living a healthy lifestyle because if you eat healthy, you’ll live longer.”

According to Gibson, a key difference between guys and girls is that girls are more open to talking about their body image. She said guys are not as vocal about issues they are facing as girls are, but that doesn’t mean their insecurities are not present.

She said she advises students to communicate with experienced people like parents or teachers if they do feel bad about the way they look, rather than turning to unhealthy methods to alter their weight or appearance.

According to Friedewald, girls often turn to methods like unhealthy diets and supplements to try to improve their body image. She said some girls resort to taking appetite suppression pills to not feel hungry.

“I think there are a lot of people who use those,” Friedewald said. “Even without pills, there are a lot of people who just try not to eat anything or only eat certain food groups and completely cut out bread or carbs.”

While eating disorders for females are typically associated with extreme diets, according to a recent article in The Atlantic, boys are taking part in a different type of unhealthy behavior - working out obsessively, taking unregulated substances like protein powders to bulk up and using steroids.

“Some guys spend unhealthy amounts of time at the gym or take unhealthy supplements that are probably damaging to themselves in the long run just to look good for a short period of time,” Friedewald said.

Buying protein supplements in bulk can be expensive. Some 10-pound containers can cost around $70. Barr said students utilize protein powder and supplements to aid them in building muscle when working out. Some protein powders,

Truth about thigh gaps Phrases like “Do it for the thigh gap” and “Look at your thighs, put down the food” adorn social media sites like Tumblr and Pinterest. Followers can peruse hundreds of pictures of ultrathin girls whose thighs don’t touch, encouraging girls to lose unhealthy amounts of weight to achieve this look. Many associate a “thigh gap” with slimness and beauty. Having one, though, is largely based on genetics and how wide-set one’s hips are naturally.

design/graphics Jacqueline Higgins

however, contain high trans fat and sugar content, causing the body to consume more calories than it needs.

Many protein shakes and supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration because they are not food or prescriptions, so buyers must trust that the manufacturers actually put contents in the product that they say they do.

Barr said that the supplement he uses, Dymatize, is FDA approved and he advises students to check labels before purchasing. According to Barr, however, not everyone needs to use these supplements.

“If you eat healthy and have a complete diet, you can get all the protein you need through that,” Barr said. “You don’t need the supplements.”

The source of this need to look fit or beautiful stems from the portrayal of beauty and attractiveness in media and society in general, according to Gibson. Last month, however, one man decided to take a stand. Pittsburgh resident and artist Nickolay Lamm created a doll, similar to the Barbie doll, but with average body proportions of a 19-year-old girl in the U.S. according to research done by the Centers for Disease Control.

Barbie is infamous for having impossible body proportions, and if she were human, she would be unable to stand up straight. Lamm’s doll, however, displays a healthier figure and more attainable sizing.

These “Lammily” dolls are expected to come out in November and can be bought online in the U.S. and internationally.

“The fact that I used very close to average proportions made people realize average is beautiful,” Lamm told Good Morning America.

According to Friedewald, more changes like these need to be made to create a more accepting society.

“Magazines need to promote a more healthy body image…,” Friedewald said. “There has to be a more loving environment.”

Creating one’s own positive environment can also promote a healthy self-image, according to Gibson. She said students should surround themselves with people who are comfortable with themselves and not consumed with body image. In reality, she said, true beauty is on the inside.

“The kids that truly are looked up to and respected and admired by the rest of their peers are the ones who are kind and compassionate,” Gibson said. “It truly has nothing to do with the way they look.”

Protein In a 2012 study of middle and high school-age males in the journal Pediatrics, a third reported downing protein powders and shakes to help bulk up, six percent admitted to using steroids and 10.5 percent said they used some other sort of muscle-enhancing substance.

According to a study in JAMA Pediatrics published in January, 18 percent of boys are very concerned about weight and physique.

Boys highly concerned about their weight are at increased risk for depression and are more likely to engage in highrisk behaviors like bingedrinking and drug use.

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Research from the American Psychological Association shows that 25 percent of men of healthy weight believe they are underweight.

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Measuring up to magazines

IN-DEPTH 13

Senior reflects on struggles with self-image story Rachel Ramirez

Protein Average male: Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 195.5 pounds Waist: 39.7 inches Average male model: Height: 6 feet 1 inch Weight: 155 pounds Waist: 33 inches

At 13, about 53 percent of American girls are not happy with their bodies.

At 17, 78 percent feel this way (National Institute on Media and the Family).

Upon graduation, teens will have spent 15,000 hours around the media compared to 12,000 hours spent at school (American Academy of Pediatrics).

The average fashion model 20 years ago weighed eight percent less than the average woman.

Now, she weighs 23 percent less, (Rader Program). infographic Hailey Painter The Marquee April 11, 2014

Another top is flung onto the bed, joining the pile of jeans, skirts and accessories that did not pass senior Molly Macke’s mirror test. She jerks a blouse over her head and scrutinizes her new outfit. Every stretch of the material as she raises her arms makes her cringe. After glancing at the clock, she sighs in frustration as she realizes she can’t afford to change again and risk being late.

When she arrives at school, Molly dodges eye contact and skirts around clumps of people. As she engages in small talk, she takes note of other girls’ thinner frames, clearer skin and detailed makeup. Her head fills with suffocating thoughts of paranoia. Were people judging her for not straightening her hair? Would that girl stop being her friend because Molly’s body couldn’t possibly compare to hers? Were they finally going to come out and call her all the names she feared they secretly thought?

“Sometimes what you can think up for yourself is a lot worse than anything anybody can say about you,” Molly said.

As Molly looked around her in the media, she noticed that the successful and ideal individuals were those who had perfect skin, figures and features. Molly walked through the halls of her school with a 4.8 GPA, but she wasn’t 5’10” and she didn’t wear a size six. Despite her academic strengths, Molly found herself consumed with self-conscious thoughts about everything from her hairstyles to her clothing choices.

“I still had feelings like I was worthless and I didn’t think I would actually amount to anything because even if I was smart or even if I was able to do things, I wasn’t beautiful enough to be on the cover of a magazine,” Molly said.

Molly began declining invitations for events and activities that involved making new friends. The insecurities she felt bled into other areas of her life as well. Tasks like shopping for new clothes became daunting and stressful.

“For the first 16 years of my life, my parents thought I hated shopping when in reality, I just didn’t like going to stores and not being able to fit into things,” Molly said.

After years of this same routine, Molly began to look around her and notice problems in society. Through resources she found primarily on the internet, Molly watched videos where people of every shape, size and color discussed their struggles with many of the same feelings she had. Recognizing that these inadequate feelings she had were universal was a huge breakthrough in her journey to loving herself.

“I think a big part of becoming more confident in yourself is learning to recognize that other people have the same thoughts that you do and they go through the same thing,” Molly said.

By making small, simple changes to her lifestyle, Molly has transformed from a state of self-loathing to a state of self-loving. She surprises her friends by accepting invitations.

She dresses confidently in clothes. She even enjoys shopping now.

However, she makes it clear this change was not accomplished without effort.

“You can’t just expect it to happen,” Molly said. “You have to take the initiative to make it happen because otherwise it’s really easy to drown in everything that you see around you.”

While many people in her life have encouraged her in her goal of loving herself, Molly said the most crucial person in her quest was herself. Nobody else could take that step and research techniques to transform her mind-set. She says compliments from other people felt almost insincere until she started taking the initiative to love herself.

“It doesn’t really have an impact until you start believing it yourself,” Molly said Her mother, Robin, noticed as Molly became more confident. Not only did she enjoy developing her own style, but she also brought up the topic of body image freely.

Robin said that she began to notice a kind of openness about Molly as she gained peace about her body. Molly introduced her mother to online resources that exposed the media for a large amount of Photoshopping. They began discussing the things she found regularly.

“We present to our girls ‘This is what you’re supposed to look like, and if you don’t look like that, you’re not where you should be,’” Robin said. “She was a lot more willing to talk about that as a problem in society in general. That was probably my first clue that she was getting a very healthy outlook as to her body image.”

Molly said that being able to communicate with other people about how one feels about himself or herself is pivotal. She said that it does not always seem acceptable to speak highly of oneself for fear of being labeled as attention-seeking or prideful. However, when one says comments like “I’m so fat” or “I look gross,” it reinforces negative thoughts in others’ minds.

“Our society has made it so it’s better or more humble to say you’re ugly than you’re beautiful,” Molly said.

Molly said she encourages others to consider everyone in earshot and their emotions when speaking.

“It’s hard sometimes when you’re not able to talk about yourself in a positive way to see yourself in a positive way,” Molly said.

“Sometimes what you can think up for yourself is a lot worse than anything anybody can say about you.”

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Average female: Height: 5 feet 4 inches Weight: 140.4 pounds Waist: 32.4 inches Female model: Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 120.5 pounds Waist: 26 inches

*cdc.gov & modelingadvice.org design/graphics Jacqueline Higgins

14 Entertainment

Serving Up Egg-cellence story Jaime Hardison

While breakfast at home is always nice, Flower Mound and surrounding areas have many brunch destinations. Just a short drive away from the school, these establishments provide quality food for a relatively inexpensive price. The Marquee tasted some morning dishes from four restaurants to see what the hype is all about.

2-Sad sausage

1-Rotten Egg

7 Mile Cafe

photos Jacqueline Higgins

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

3-Could have been butter

4-Bringin Home the Bacon

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When one pictures a cliché cafe, 7 Mile Cafe can fit the bill.

With coffee in small cups and foam designs to top them off, this breakfast destination attracts the fancier side of life. With a multitude of toppings for pancakes, they are never bland.

These toppings come in a variety of flavors like chocolate, cinnamon roll or peanut butter. They also have gluten free pancake options.

The fruit bowl is surprisingly unique. This bowl has chunks of strawberry and banana surrounding a clump of gooey granola. Yet, even with this mixture of flavors, it was too sweet to satisfy. These bowls of fruit can be ordered for lighter

5-Perfect Stack

eaters, or as an adequate side dish. The crisp taste of this treat provides a healthy choice to go along with any meal.

Although the food is worth a taste, it is the most expensive of the four. Location: FM 407 between Highland Village Rd. and Morriss Rd.

4 The Egg & I This restaurant specializes in different foods, including English muffins, pancakes and omelettes. From Veggie Benedict to Eggs Benedict, this breakfast joint can mold to every visitor. One of the egg entrees has a hearty flavor that goes well with a steaming cup of coffee. The scrambled eggs are creamy and the pancakes stretch for miles. The pancakes at this cozy morning restaurant proved to be the most appetizing out of the four because they provided the perfect balance of

texture and syrupy taste.

However, the quality of other foods is slightly lacking, with eggs that have a pinch too much of salt.

The location of the Egg and I works to its advantage as the restaurant is a short convenient drive from the school. The enormous sign can be seen from far off, attracting customers who would’ve otherwise passed right by. Location: Southwest corner of Justin Rd. and Morriss Rd.

Snooty Pig

La Madeleine

newcomers can find a scrumptious meal. Every platter seems to be served with a bright smile, which helps customers start off the day on a positive note. The cozy feel of the joint provides everyone with a calm and comforting place to relax in before they head off to their daily responsibilities. Location: 2940 Justin Rd.

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With all-day breakfast, La Madeleine proves to be a convenient and easy joint to dine at. This small restaurant is laden with French-inspired decor and a classy vibe. Sunshine filters through the many windows and bathes the room in a soft glow. The staff wears floppy hats and black pants to carry out the French theme to its full extent. Half a plate of eggs, bacon and a croissant make up the basic breakfast dish for the place. The food chemistry between the bacon and the warm croissant in one breakfast dish was quite enticing. The

design/graphics Molly Webber

photo submitted “The Egg & I Inc.”

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The Snooty Pig is the perfect location for an easygoing Sunday brunch. The quaint restaurant has that old-style homey feeling, and the tables are centered around a bar, where coffee is served. Heaping piles of pancakes covered in butter are carried to tables. Bacon, eggs and sausage line the plates as forks poke and prod. The Combo includes pancakes with a butter spread, fluffy eggs and bacon, which can be substituted for sausage. The pancakes are topped with a scoop of butter, the eggs are seasoned to perfection and the bacon is crisp and crunchy. The utensils could slice through a pancake with minimal effort, and a small amount of grease was left on the bacon.

The restaurant offers many breakfast options so all

Eggs Benedict

“Patriot Waffle Eggspress”

eggs rest like soft clouds atop a plate and a creamy croissant accompanies them.

However, there are more options that can be piled on.

Among these options are fruit or sausage, both at low prices, meaning customers will leave the restaurant with a full stomach and wallet. Oatmeal and omelettes also appear on the menu, along with variations of a plain egg and bacon meal.

Yogurt parfait is also offered, for those who want a lighter option. Location: 2500 Cross Timbers Rd.

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Entertainment 15

60 seconds

Fun times away from prom Prom night is coming up, and for underclassmen and people not able to attend, that night can be a bit of a let down. But, prom night doesn’t have to be a dissapointment. The Marquee has compiled ideas of ways to fill the evening with fun and excitement that will replace those hard feelings. story Victoria Price

Gary Shafferman @shaffermang

compiled Anna Middleton photo Jackie Higgins

Cosmic Jump

This bouncy house of fun is just off of Stemmons Freeway. Cosmic Jump is only $12 for the first hour and $6 for every hour after that. The best day of the week to go is Saturday because after 7:00 p.m., only people 11 years old and up can jump, so you won’t have to worry about bouncing on small children. The building is covered wall to wall with trampolines so you can leap until your feet want a break. This trampoline park features “Slam Dunk Basketball,” dodgeball and the longest freestyle trampoline in Dallas, which is designed for all types of bouncing. You can backflip with friends or watch them make fools of themselves. But if you’re under 18, make sure to print out the waiver and get it signed by a parent before going.

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“Enjoy the simple things.”

Who has more fans, you or Justin Bieber and why?

“I’m pretty sure I do. I don’t go to the extreme that Justin does to get those numbers of fans. He’s a little over the top.”

Which dress code rule would you break if you could?

“I would probably get a tattoo, like a tribal band. I know this is weird, but I really like sleeves. I don’t think I’d do it. They’re sort of cool and I’m not a cool person.”

What’s more important: your house or your motorcycle? Why? “Probably the motorcycle because my wife bought it for me, so it’s got sentimental value. I’d save the house for the family, but the motorcycle is for me.”

What’s the name of your bike gang? If you don’t have one, make it up.

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Get out the popcorn and candy and stay at home for a night of laughs. Head over to the comedy section of Netflix for hours of funny and quippy comedians that guarantee laughter, no matter what sense of humor you have. For example, Aziz Ansari has three specials, each discussing his life adventures. Bo Burnham’s special, What?, mixes music with humor and leaves you singing his catchy songs days later. New in Town by John Mulaney allows you to think of everyday occurrences as something odd and hilarious. The best part about a night with netflix comedians? It’s free.

Ice Skating

Who is your celebrity crush?

“Catherine Zeta Jones. I’m in love with her. I’d definitely go on a date with her.”

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What lessons did you learn from your time on the prairie?

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Located in Dallas, Dave and Busters pairs food with games. It is similar to Chuck E. Cheese, only with more age appropriate games. And there’s not a giant mouse every direction you turn.

The low lighting paired with the bright flashing of game lights creates a party-like environment.

For $16.99, you can choose one of 15 entrees and get $10 on a game card. The menu has a wide range of options, from burgers to pasta, so everyone has something to gobble on. After eating, rack up points playing games like skee ball, Dance Dance Revolution and classic arcade games.

You’ll go home with a full stomach and fun prizes.

The Polar Ice House ice skating rink, located in the Grapevine Mills mall, is a cool way to spend the night. It’s only $9 to get in and $4 for rental skates. Take a group of friends, so if you fall, you won’t go down alone. When it gets later at night, the lights get lower and Laser Skate begins. For those who are skating inept, skating “walkers,” or training wheels for your skates, are available. Instead of dancing in a mass of people at prom, you can dance and twirl on ice. After you finish skating, head into the mall to shop or chow down in the food court. The convenience of the location combined with the fun of ice skating and low prices makes this a great alternative to prom.

Caution Warning: If you’re bitter about not being able to go to prom, avoid all social networking sites. They will be filled with pictures of girls in sparkling dresses donning corsages and boys in flashy tuxes. Also, avoid attending any fancy restaurants within a 30 mile radius. They will be infested with prom-goers.

“Principals Gone Bad.” The Marquee April 11, 2014

design/graphics Molly Webber

16 ENTERTAINMENT

Skills in school Throughout the hallways, students and administrators refer to Marcus’ teachers as some of the best in the state. But it turns out that some teachers have more talents up their sleeves than simply being fabulous at their jobs. The Marquee investigates some of the secret teacher talents. story Allie Loder

photos William Legrone

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n his free time, when he’s not teaching Street Law to his students, Byron Crump gears up to take his own talent to the streets. After growing up with a father who loved everything about 1950s cars, Crump learned how to take cars apart and put them back together again.

“I was around cars my whole life,” Crump said. “If I’m not here, I’m usually messing with car stuff.”

Automobiles have always been an integral part of Crump’s life. From watching his dad work on them in the dim lighting of his garage to experimenting with them on his own during his teenage years, they’ve remained a constant in his life for as long as he can remember.

“I learned it by basically just hanging out in my dad’s garage, and I took auto shop in high school,” Crump said.

His work with cars ranges from building them by spare parts or just buying run down cars and fixing them up on his own. Depending on his schedule, Crump sometimes even has multiple cars that he’s working on at once.

“I’ve done some frame-up, and I’ve just bought some and tinkered around with them,” Crump said. “Like right now, I’m working on three of them.”

Out of all of the cars that he’s worked on over the years, Crump has a favorite. The 32 Ford Coupe. With a square front and top, and a rounded body near the wheels, it embodies the term “hot rod.” He considers this the best car that he has ever worked on.

“My 32 Ford Coupe is the consummate American hot rod,” Crump said. “When most people around the world think old school classic hot rods, that’s what they think of.”

When he’s finished with his individual projects, they either find a home in his garage or are sold to another, contributing to his growing funds to work on more cars and carry on his talent.

So if any students are intesrested in a car, they could stop

by Crump’s classroom before the year ends.

photo submitted design Hailey Painter

Mr. Crump

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idden in the midst of teaching mitosis and cellular structure lies Biology teacher Scott Hinsley’s unknown talent.

Back in grade school, Hinsley’s family, for some unknown reason, decided to buy a unicycle.

After seeing it sitting stagnant in his house day after day, he and his brother finally had had enough of it staring them in the face. They grabbed the unicycle, rushed outside and began to practice.

It was slow work at first. There were numerous falls as he tried to learn. But the then fourth grader decided to keep persevering. According to Hinsley, his biggest inhibitor wasn’t the fact that he had to balance his weight onto a single, moving wheel, but rather the fear of falling down.

“The hardest thing is not being afraid when you’re first learning to ride,” Hinsley said. “Once you keep pedaling, you’re actually pretty stable. If you get used to the fact that you’re going to fall, it’s not too bad.”

Gradually, Hinsley found his bearings. He learned how to fall on his feet and how to spread out his weight on the singular wheel. He was slowly improving. And soon, he got to the point where he was wheeling all over the place. Riding on one wheel was suddenly no problem for him.

“We learned how to ride and practiced and figured out how to do it,” Hinsley said. “I still ride some and have a unicycle at home.”

And, as it turns out, he improved so much that he’s been able to keep his talent up for the past 30 years.

While he doesn’t practice as much as he used to, Hinsley can still whip out his unicycle and prove his talent. He may not be as good as he was back in the fourth grade, but he can still get on and ride.

“I’ll ride every once in a while,” Hinsley said. “It’s not one of those things that I do every single day. I can still get on and ride, but I can’t ride for ever and ever anymore like I used to.”

On the plus side, on the unlikely chance that being a teacher doesn’t pan out for him, Hinsley always has the skills necessary to join the circus as a back up plan.

Mr. Hinsley

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s one of the choir teachers, Wesley Davis is no stranger to the field of music. But, as it turns out, his expertise doesn’t stop with just pounding on the piano keys, checking pitch in choir rehearsals and belting out different melodies. It extends to the dance floor as well. In his free time, Davis likes to lace up his tap shoes and tap along to different rhythms.

Starting in his senior year of high school, Davis began to attend different tap classes at a local dance studio. But things really got serious once he began his major in college. His class requirements soon fostered a love for the form of dance.

“In college, I was a musical theater major, and part of that was a lot of dance training,” Davis said. “So I took three and a half years of tap.”

But he didn’t stop tapping after getting his degree. After graduating college, he realized that he had left a piece of his heart on the dance floor. He found himself missing it during his everyday routine. On their own accord, his toes would tap in time to different songs within his head. Soon, he decided that he had to pick the hobby back up again. He still takes classes every so often.

“Tap is one of those things where if you love it, it gets into your blood,” Davis said. “If I get bored, my feet just start tapping along.”

For Davis, tap dancing is the best of both worlds. It combines his two passions, singing and dancing. Rhythm rules his life, whether it be on the dance floor or within the choir hall.

“It’s all rhythm based,” Davis said. “You can feel the rhythm in your body which I relate to a lot, between being in music and dance.”

And Davis isn’t Marcus’ only tap dancing extraordinaire.

AP Government and Psychology teacher Emily Worland can tap-dance as well. Worland began tapping a little earlier than Davis, beginning at the age of 3.

“My mom signed [me] up for basic ballet, and then [I] did tap and then jazz,” Worland said. “And with tap, I just loved it.

It was more fun than ballet. It was more free-form.”

After continuing to tap all throughout her adolescent years, she ultimately stopped taking lessons at 18, right before leaving for college. And while she hasn’t taken lessons in a few years, Worland can still bust out some tap combinations.

So, while nothing has been planned between the two yet, it can’t hurt to hope for the two to perform a tap duet together in the future.

Mrs. Worland

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Texas on ice

SPORTS 17

Denton speed skater takes silver in Sochi story Megan O’Hearn Just like he had a million times before, he put on the left skate first, right skate second. Tied the left, tied the right.

Strapped the left, strapped the right. He kept repeating to himself that it was just like any other practice.

But this time was different. This time, whether the U.S. Speed Skating Team went home with an Olympic medal or empty handed rested solely on the outcome of his next race.

While he started stretching and warming up for the 5000 meter relay, he took a glance at the rink in Sochi, Russia.

People with flags from all across the world crowded the stands, the iconic Olympic symbol crowded the walls, and some of the best speed skaters in the world crowded the ice.

He was suddenly overwhelmed with the realization that he was no longer here for himself. He was here for his mom who raised him by herself. He was here for his wife who taught him to be a better person. He was here for his country.

As he took his place on the ice, he thought back to that little, scrawny kid he used to be. He thought about all the hard work he put in to get here. He thought about all the adversities he had overcome to make it. He had gambled the past four years of his life away and was about to find out if going all in would pay off. *** Twenty-nine-year-old Denton resident Jordan Malone first started in-line skating at a roller rink called Spinning Wheels when he was 5 years old. Growing up with ADHD and dyslexia, he occupied himself by skating. It was a way to show him focus and teach him hard work.

“It taught me things that translate so easily into the rest of life,” Malone said. “I was a better kid because of the things I learned in skating and I am a better adult because of the things I learned in skating.”

At age 10, Malone competed in his first international competition. At age 15, he made his first World Team. At age 16, he turned professional and earned the title of most decorated junior of all time. And at age 19, he was a world champion. He left the sport of in-line skating with eight Junior and six Senior World Championship gold medals. However, since there is not an Olympics in-line event, he could not go any further. That is when he decided to leave his roller blades behind and strap on some ice skates.

“I made the switch over to ice after watching Apolo [Ohno] in 2002,” Malone said. “He made me dream and so I followed that and was lucky enough to be able to skate with him.”

After years of preparation, at 25-years-old, Malone made the Olympic team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

He ended up winning bronze in the 5000 meter relay. This past February, he was headed to the Sochi Winter Games for his Olympic sequel. This time, he won silver in the 5000 meter relay. He celebrated both victories the best way he knew how, skating around with the Texas flag held high and his Texas pride held even higher.

“I am rare in the Winter Olympics being from where I am from,” Malone said. “So I wanted to make sure that everybody knows, that my hometown knows, that Texas knows that I am proud to be from Texas.”

Although Malone reached his ultimate destination, the journey to get there was filled with constant battles.

Throughout his skating career, Malone’s body has endured 16 broken bones, nine major surgeries, 18 screws and four titanium plates. One year, he broke several bones in his face.

Another year, he had Achilles Tendonitis and kidney stones all at the same time, which kept him off the ice for almost all of the 2012-2013 season.

Malone thought about hanging up his skates and calling it a day multiple times. He even had family members telling him The Marquee April 11, 2014

it was probably time to give it up. However, he also had a mom and a wife that knew what he was capable of and supported him. Malone said that luckily, he listened to the people that believed in him the most.

“From a young age I was always faced with adversity, injuries and things that were going to challenge me as to how much I wanted it,” Malone said. “These weren’t things that were going to make me fail. They were meant for me to try again.”

Now that the Olympics are over, Malone is completely focused on his life here in Texas. In order to give back to the people who have supported him, he is visiting schools and doing appearances in the area. In the near future, he plans on meeting with his doctors to see if his body can or cannot endure another four years. But until then, he plans on going back to school to work on becoming an engineer.

Malone wants people, especially youth to know his story so that they can be inspired. Hockey player and Winter Olympics fanatic, senior Peter Hatton says Malone is doing just that.

“It’s really awesome to have somebody from here who put in the effort and was successful,” Hatton said. “It’s an inspiration for people still trying to reach their goals.”

Malone’s overall message is to never give up. To show that the only difference from the guy in last and the guy in first is those times he did not push through that last set. Or those times when he skipped practice. Or those times when he did not give it his all. And the guy in first did.

“As you’re training, as you’re putting in time, don’t compare to yourself, compare to what you think champions are doing,” Malone said. “Expect more for yourself because no matter how good you think you are, somebody out there is doing that extra.”

Malone says that achieving your dreams and striving for your goals is like trying to climb a mountain. And even if you fail and fall down, there are a million other ways to get up.

Even a little, scrawny kid, can make it to the very top.

“You have to give it everything,” Malone said. “At the end of the day, when you’ve done absolutely everything you could possibly do, you can’t be upset with your result, whether it’s a failure or a success.”

Jordan Malone Short track Speed Skating

photo submitted Speed skater Jordan Malone takes a victory lap with the Texas flag after receiving a silver medal at the Sochi 2014 Olympics.

Bragging Rights 5000 meter relay in the olympics: 1 silver

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world championships and world cup: 4 gold 3 silver

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design Hailey Painter

18 SPORTS

Leading by Sample Former basketball star, daughter of English teacher succeeds at college level story Alex Helm A little girl runs towards an older girl dressed in red and white, a piece of paper flapping in her hands. She just wants to catch her favorite basketball player for an autograph. Finally she reaches her, holding the paper towards the player.

“Can you sign this for me?” the girl asks shyly.

The older girl, her ponytail falling around her face, smiles and bends down, taking the paper. She signs it, quickly scrawling her name across the page: Hailie Sample.

“Why me?” Hailie thinks. “I’m not that special.”

But she is. She is the starting forward for the Nebraska Cornhuskers women’s basketball team. She is their star defensive player. *** Hailie used to be just like the little girls who ask for her autograph. She wanted to play sports like them. But for Hailie, it wasn’t always so easy to play.

Shortly after birth, she contracted RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. RSV is a very contagious virus and the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lungs) and pneumonia in children younger than age 1 in the U.S. Sometimes she would have asthma attacks since her lungs were weak.

The pediatricians warned her mother, English teacher Mindy Sample, not to enroll Hailie in any type of sports because her lungs simply could not handle any rigorous work.

But her mom felt that her daughter could do

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more than what the doctors said she could. So she let Hailie play soccer when she was 3.

“I didn’t use [her complications] as an excuse,” her mom said. “I put her in soccer just to see how far she could go and she never, ever looked back.”

Until sixth grade, Hailie played soccer.

In seventh grade at Lamar Middle School, she was so good that she played sports with the eighth grade athletes. She participated in them all: volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and cross country. But it wasn’t until she played basketball for a club team that she decided that it was the sport for her.

“I didn’t really get interested until I started playing for an AAU [Amateur Athletic Union] team in sixth grade,” Hailie said. “Then I loved it.”

In fact, Hailie loved the game so much that it was hard to make her stop playing. During one season, she broke her nose three times, set it herself in the bathroom and was back out on the court within minutes. She would still have asthma attacks sometimes, but her lung complications she had when she was younger were almost nonexistent now.

“She was not going to go down,” her mom said. “I’m just thinking, ‘How many kids have that kind of drive, that passion?’ She just wanted to play so badly that she didn’t care.”

Hailie played whenever she could, wherever she could. During snow days, she would shoot baskets at the school gym. Before worship on Sundays, she would dribble the basketball in her church clothes in the driveway.

“I used to get so mad,” Mindy said. “I would be furious because by the time we’d

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She is one of nine players in Nebraska history to start every game of the season as a freshman.

This year Hailie led the Big Ten tournament in both offensive and total rebounds.

Hailie earned a spot on the Big Ten All-Defensive Team while producing her best season as a Cornhusker in 2013-14. design Amanda Collen

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Former student Hailie Sample drives to the basket in an 87-64 win against Southern University on Nov. 24. Sample was on varsity all four years of high school. get to church, her hair was all sweaty and her dress was all smudged up.”

By the time she graduated in 2011, Hailie left many accomplishments behind her at the school. She was on varsity as a freshman. She was also a three-time first-team All-District selection and a three-time Defensive Player of the Year for the district. She helped the school to a 23-13 overall record as a junior. Despite her accolades, she still considers the friends she made on the team as the most memorable part of high school.

“Some of the friends I had at Marcus are still my best friends now,” Hailie said.

“They’re the people I talk to and will talk to for life.”

Choosing a college that would not only help her get her major in biological sciences, but that also had a successful basketball program was difficult. Many schools overlooked her academics and focused only on how good she was at her sport.

“It’s such a meat market because of the fact that so many schools try to recruit just the player, just the athlete,” her mom said.

Hailie’s mother still remembers a photo she had taken of multiple letters from many different schools all laid out in her living room. She had been recruited since eighth grade, but the final choice came down to Nebraska.

“Whenever I went to Nebraska’s basketball camp over the summer, they made me feel right at home,” Hailie said. “They made me feel like family.”

This year as a junior at Nebraska, she earned a spot on the Big Ten All-Defensive Team and produced her best season in 201314. She has averaged 6.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, which is about two more each compared to her past two seasons.

She was nicknamed “The Stopper” because she is known to shut down the opposing team’s best offensive player. She’s also started every game in her career at Nebraska. In addition, Mindy said that the Women’s National

Basketball Association (WNBA) could possibly be in Hailie’s future. She’s thought about traveling to Europe and making a living by playing basketball overseas.

“It’s all about opportunity,” Hailie said. “If I have the opportunity to play overseas, I’d definitely take it.”

But not every day has presented good opportunities. There have been tough days as well. Days when her asthma acted up and she had to use her inhaler. And days when she was just lonely at home. Her friends would go out and party while she had to focus on basketball.

“There’s been times when she’s struggled,” her mom said. “We just dig down deep, and I’ve told her before, ‘Follow your passion and follow your dream, but you don’t quit just because today’s hard or just because you’re hurting.’”

Hailie said that despite college being a whole other level of difficulty, she overcomes the adversity. Her mom said that Hailie has a very strong faith. She always reads her Bible. Before every game, she looks down at her phone to read scripture that her mom sends to her. And Hailie always looks to her teammates to feel better, whether she’s sick or overwhelmed with her busy schedule.

“Whenever I’m feeling bad, my teammates and coaches take notice and do their best to brighten my day,” Hailie said. “Whenever anyone is feeling down, we all try to bring them up.”

Throughout the years, even when there have been broken noses or hard practices, Hailie remembers who inspires her the most.

“First and foremost I play for God and his glory,” Hailie said. “I play for the ones I love.”

For Mindy, watching her daughter play basketball and become a star player has been something that brings the whole family closer together.

“I never thought my baby would be at this level competing,” Mindy said. “It’s been an incredible ride… one that I’ll never forget.”

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Kathy 2016

While a lot of principals may be more strict and unforgiving, Mr. Shafferman brightens students’ days with his hilariously dry jokes or banter. Having a good sense of humor is important in being a good principal, and “Prairie Gary” has one.

Many students were upset with the news that the parking lot by the band halls would be closing. Administration seemed to listen and the parking lot has been opened once more. It’s unclear how long it will last, but until then, students should appreciate it.

Austin Rickerson

With her blazer and skirt, she looks classier than any politician. With her brains, she outsmarts all competition. With her bubbly, genuine personality, she is far more agreeable than any gray-hair in Washington. If single moms ran the country, my mom would most certainly be the president.

My mom is truly a blessing and I don’t think I always recognize that. Since it is her birthday tomorrow, I will take a moment to acknowledge everything she does and endures for my sister and me. Being president doesn’t come without hard work, after all. Neither does being an absolutely terrific mom.

There are so many sacrifices she makes for my sister and me that maybe I have just become numb to what she does each and every day. Despite all the good she does for me, sometimes I take it for granted. Whether it’s doing the laundry, cooking a homemade breakfast in the morning or working vigorously as a pharmaceutical rep to provide for us, she wears herself out constantly in order to give her kids the middle class life that we have come to enjoy. Almost every minute of her day is actually benefitting me.

I have come to unconsciously expect for a parent’s life to revolve around his or her child. However, when I take a step back, I realize that not all kids are as blessed as I am with such a loving mother to come home to every afternoon. Having a mother like mine truly is a blessing from God. It is even more remarkable when she didn’t have that lifestyle herself growing up. My mom was the first generation of her family to attend college. She and her four siblings grew up in Mississippi with far fewer resources and benefits than I have. After obtaining both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, she has become a successful saleswoman, working for the same company, Merck, for the last 14 years.

Despite her long résumé of achievements and accolades, the most notable show of courage I have seen from her came over these past few years. My parents’ divorce not only had a scarring and lasting impression on me. I know that it has affected her as well, though she does not always show it. If the ordeal changed me so much as a young teenager, I can only imagine how much it impacted my mom, who had been married for 17 years. Yet, despite the complete upheaval at home, my mom has not been fazed in the other facets of her life. She has continued to excel in her job. She still breaks out into random dance in the middle of the living room. She still practices her professional “finger dancing” on occasion. And you can still hear her famed “belly laugh” from a mile away.

Though I won’t say how old she is turning tomorrow, I will say that she has been to hell and back during her life. And for all the good and bad things that have happened, my mom remains one of the most caring and outright gregarious people I know. I might never become the strong individual that she is, but I will always be thankful for her as a role model. Another birthday for her means another year of being blessed for me.

After a long day at work, my mom now sits in her office doing computer work. Her hour-long teleconference has just ended. Dinner still needs to be made and the laundry needs to be done. Half an hour later, the aroma of fresh pasta fills the house, homemade lasagna. After a long day, my mom, sister and I sit down to another lovely dinner.

She may be tired. Her back may hurt. Her joints may be killing her. But my mom is still going to get up tomorrow and do it all again. That’s just her presidential character. design Lyndsay Hilton

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Megan O’Hearn

Crazy Catholic lady

I am a crazy Catholic lady. I belong to a church that discourages Bible reading. That commits idolatry by worshipping the Pope, Mary and the saints. That hates and condemns the gays.

That forbids divorce. That rejects science. That only permits marriage between two Catholics. That is not Christian.

Or, at least, that is what I have been told.

When discussing my religion, the conversation usually goes something like this: “Wait, does that mean you have a lot of brothers and sisters?” Well no, but I suppose my sister’s personality is overbearing enough to count for at least three siblings. “Do you even celebrate Christmas?” No, we hate spirit and joyous children. “Don’t you guys go barefoot to church?” Why yes, we find shoes to be very offensive. “Aren’t all Catholics alcoholics?” Of course, we have found that you feel closest to God when you are absolutely plastered. And my personal favorite, “Do you guys even, like, believe in Jesus?” I’m sorry, who?

Although these far-fetched questions bothered me, I was not angered by them because these people, heartbreakingly ditzy as they were, were just genuinely curious. But soon, the questions stopped being questions and turned into insults.

And into people stating things about the Catholic faith that were just simply untrue.

At first, I ignored them. In my head, I might have insulted their intelligence level and dropkicked them a few times, but other than that, I would let it go. Their opinions never bothered me anyway. However, when the distortion of Catholicism

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Bounty of books

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Junior Blake Kaaihue graciously accumulated a grand total of 2,834 books for the EHS book drive, benifiting Central Elementary School. Kaaihue’s generosity helped make the “Book Party” a great success and a lot of students happy.

began to replace the truth, I decided enough was enough.

I reached my breaking point when talking to a friend, who is a Christian, in class about faith and prayer. I told him how Catholics do the sign of the cross when we pray. I might as well have told him that we sacrifice puppies because his face morphed into a look of complete horror. He proceeded to say, “It’s like you guys are in a cult.”

The sign of the cross symbolizes the Holy Trinity, something I knew he believed in. And yet, because it was a foreign gesture to him, he automatically cast judgment without knowing the true meaning behind it. He was a Christian just like me, and as Christians, we are called to love and accept everyone. Yet here was this Christian boy, judging me because my church did something slightly different than his. I was baffled that someone could be so hypocritical.

I am not here to tell you that my religion is correct or that people cannot disagree with or oppose Catholicism. If you are educated about the Catholic faith and know their beliefs and reasons behind those beliefs, then please, feel free to criticize. That is not the problem. The problem is the people who know nothing about Catholics but automatically label them as “weird” or “crazy” because of false stereotypes. If it were only this boy that I heard judgment from, then it would not have bothered me. But, in reality, he is not the only one who has criticized a religion, and my religion is not the only belief that has been criticized.

In school, I hear people fighting over opposing views. In the media, I see Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty taken off the air for stating his beliefs based on his religion. On the streets, I see people protesting with hateful signs, trying to shove opinions down others’ throats.

And even in my own church, I hear other beliefs scoffed at.

While in some countries people can be thrown in jail or even killed for practicing a certain denomination, we are fortunate enough to have freedom of religion. But are we really allowing everyone to exercise that right? Too often are we close-minded and judgmental toward people whose views differ from our own. We are all unique, and whether it is a spiritual belief, a political standpoint or an ice cream flavor preference, we all deserve to have our opinions respected.

I belong to a church that I love. That promotes Bible reading. That encourages the love and acceptance of everyone. That yes, celebrates Christmas and believes in Jesus. That is what I have been taught and that is what I believe. If that makes me a crazy Catholic lady, then fine, go ahead, call me crazy.

“If a girl is watching a TV show with a bunch of models on it, she will feel like maybe she needs to look like them, and she doesn’t feel pretty enough.

A bikini model isn’t what a real girl looks like. A normal girl has curves.”

Macy Herring, 9

“Media shows you what you have to be like. You have to have certain clothes, and if you don’t have that many, then you’re not cool. Honestly I don’t really try to be that. I don’t try to impress people with my clothes.”

Avery Schnoor, 10 April 11, 2014 The Marquee

Costly cuisine

Crowded cafeteria

Students live for holiday breaks, but some teachers spoil the fun by assigning homework. It seems like some teachers miss the very point of a break: time away from school work. Assigning homework defeats the purpose.

Nachos are a cafeteria favorite, but the price for a nacho lunch has risen. The chips themselves now count as the meal, with the cheese and beef counting as the sides.

Students may no longer have the traditional sides, or if they do, they must pay extra.

The cafeterias are crowded enough when students attend their assigned lunches. But when teachers make students go to D lunch because of a test, it adds to the overflow.

Some teachers should send students to A lunch instead, or give two-part tests.

@TheRoyalAnna13

Anna Middleton

The haunting flower

I remember it like it was yesterday. We were on the couch and I was lying on your chest. You didn’t pay much attention to me as I stared at the blue lily hiding beneath your tank top.

It was so beautiful. I loved to rub circles around it with my thumb. Black letters lined it. One Love - that’s what they said.

I thought it was a sign, or at least I hoped it would be.

Unlike you, I cherished every second we had together. I’d try to grab your attention, but you would be busy with your friends. At the time, I understood that. You needed guy time.

Seeing your girlfriend once a month was enough. For you.

During those monthly visits, you said the nicest things. I’d walk into a room and you’d look up from your computer.

“You know Anna, you are beautiful….”

I would smile.

“But if you lost a few pounds, you would be gorgeous.”

And then you’d go back to the screen without another word.

My smile would fade and I’d look down at my stomach. I’d question the muffin top that sat on top of my jeans, wanting to get rid of it. I’d lose all the weight I could if it made you happy.

You were only trying to help me look better. You’d complain about my bitten nails and tell me I needed makeup. You expected me to look like the girls in magazines. I had to be perfect. As perfect as you thought you were.

I did whatever you asked, without question. Sometimes it wasn’t bad, but other times I would be in pain: emotionally and physically. I thought it was worth it, just to feel loved.

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Bruises were coverable. It’s not like you hit me, you were just rough. You would grab my arms to get my attention, push me down. I didn’t see it as abuse. Other people had it worse.

I didn’t see anything you did as wrong. I’d liked you since I was 12 years old. When I was 16, you asked me to be your girlfriend and I was elated. You were my childhood sweetheart.

I didn’t blame you for ignoring me. When I talked, you were focused on something else, or you’d tell me to be quiet in loud, profane language. Plus, I knew that I could get annoying.

I didn’t resent the fact that you hung out with your ex more than me. Of course, you two were very close friends. I remember the shark tooth necklace she gave you. I made you cupcakes, bought you a new knife, wrote you a poem. Yet, you wore that necklace all the time.

I didn’t listen to my friends’ warnings. They didn’t know what you and I were like. I kept our relationship alive by remembering the few good times we had.

You said one day we could go to Poland, where you were born, and live together in a nice little cottage. You would make jokes about ruling the world and giving me the sky because it was so beautiful, like me. You weren’t all bad.

But after seven months and 14 days, I was tired of not feeling good enough. You treated me more like an object than someone you loved. You began to ogle other girls and ignore me. I had started to blame myself for your behavior: I wasn’t pretty enough, I wasn’t girly enough, I wasn’t mature enough.

I had to get away from you. I was done with your abuse.

It hurt so much, but I left you. One of my friends helped me realize the damage you did to me. He was sweet, kind and never dared to hurt me or yell at me.

Once we were over, something nice happened: this new guy didn’t see anything wrong with me. He was the one that you said would use me. Ironically, he hasn’t. You were just describing yourself. He has never made me feel pathetic like you did. He only makes me feel strong, beautiful and smart.

You held me back and I learned I don’t need to be with people like you. Now, I can accept compliments and actually feel pretty. I don’t have to hide who I am to please people. Best of all, I’m not in pain. I hate to say it but you taught me that lesson, even if you taught me the hard way.

Now, it’s been over a year since I’ve seen you. I’m still happy with this boy. I know now that I loved you, but you didn’t love me. I accept that now.

That One Love wasn’t for me.

MARQUEE REMARKS

“People who are photoshopped [in the media] create a false image for society to look up to. But I look at myself and I realize that I am happy with the way that I am.

I’m not unhealthy or unreal.”

Simran Malik, 11 The Marquee April 11, 2014

“The media produces these ideals for people to look up to. I can feel myself being persuaded by them, but I know that those ideals are fake.

You have to remind yourself that they are fake, though.”

Tucker Barnes, 12

“Magazines are very idealistic images of men and women, and it’s stereotypical. It has mostly a negative effect on people.”

Gene Costa, Chemistry

@miranda_chiechi

Miranda Chiechi

Daily struggles edition

Welcome to a peek into my personal life. This is the Daily Struggles edition, as I like to call it. Now we all deal with trials every day and I would just like to share a few of mine that illustrate a characteristic we are all prone to whether we want to admit it or not. Laziness.

After school lets out, we all need a little down time. Mine consists of eating and watching the best show ever, Friends.

I tell myself every day after school I will limit myself to only one episode because I’ve seen them all anyway and have mountains of homework waiting to be done. But because of how comfortable the couch is and how hilarious the show is, it more often than not turns into at least four episodes. Daily Struggle number one.

After four or more programs of Friends, I end up in my room at some point where I spot Daily Struggle number two.

I am referring to the toppling mountain of clothes that blankets my blue chair in the corner that I honestly don’t ever see anymore, let alone sit in due to my wardrobe overtaking it.

Once my mountain starts to accumulate on my bed and other parts of the room, it eventually drives me to insanity, and I go on a cleaning rampage to hang all my rumpled clothes up. But somehow, they end up on my trusty blue chair again and about a week later, my mountain is built up to the highest peak.

Daily Struggle number three I believe is pretty relatable. I am referring to more than half of the population’s New Year’s Resolution every year. Exercising. My workout schedule looks pretty exceptional the first week or two of January but slowly starts to deteriorate until “I’ll start next week” becomes a common phrase. The treadmill in my workout room mocks me in the corner, and I usually find something else on my to-do list I just have to finish right away rather than face that treadmill.

Now on to Daily Struggle number four. Due to my perpetual need to brush my teeth three times a day, I tend to find myself battling with my flat toothpaste tube to force the final drop of toothpaste onto my toothbrush.

After I finally wave the white flag and grant the victory to Colgate, I consider my options. It’s either walk downstairs and search for a new bottle, drive to the store or walk a few feet to my brother’s bathroom and steal his toothpaste. Naturally the first two are much farther away than the latter, so I usually go with the crime. Eventually, I overcome my laziness and drive to the store to restock my, and my now empty brother’s, supply of toothpaste.

To end my Daily Struggles we come to a battle between my work, Mooyah, and my stomach. After I clock out of my shift, the empty pit where my stomach usually is, has reached its low point, and I tussle with my two options. One, to buy a delicious carb-filled meal with my half-off employee discount or wait until I proceed to drive home and make myself something else to eat. It depends on which one’s stronger that day - my selfcontrol or my famished stomach.

Looking back, I’ve realized my struggles of superfluous Friends watching, messy rooms, lack of exercise, scarcity of toothpaste and a famished stomach probably seem a bit silly.

While it seems impossible at times to even think about getting off the couch, I guess I have to realize that other people have it worse.

For now, I should be thankful for the small struggles I have, learn to laugh at myself and keep striving to defeat laziness, one empty Colgate bottle at a time. design Lyndsay Hilton

22 EDITORIALS

SAT changes will benefit college-bound students Staff Editorial College Board has recently redesigned its SAT test.

Starting in the spring of 2016, the test will once again be scored on a scale of 400 to 1600. There will be three sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math and the Essay. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math portions of the test have been remodeled to better supply students with crucial skills needed for the future.

Not only will the test be offered in print, but it can also be taken on a computer. In addition, every income-eligible student who takes the test will receive four fee waivers to send their scores to colleges. These new changes to the test will be good for college-bound students across the country.

Fee waivers for the new SAT are beneficial for many lowincome and minority students, since coming up with the money to take the SAT and send scores to colleges can be difficult. Built on College Board’s Apply to Four or More and Realize Your College Potential initiatives, disadvantaged students will be able to send their scores to colleges at no cost.

This will motivate these students to take the test and provide college-ready, low-income students with customized support for the college application process. Also, Khan Academy will

be teaming up with College Board to provide every student with free practice materials. According to Education Correspondent for PBS NewsHour John Merrow, College Board is paying attention to market share by supplying students with free help, which will in turn balance the scores among lowincome and high-income students, who can often afford private tutors. Now all students have similar opportunities for practice, which will help them achieve their test score goals.

Since many students have grown up using technology, the new format for the SAT will be helpful and more familiar to them. According to the National Research Council (NRC), students who perform better visually than with text excel at computer-based testing. Since 65 percent of people are classified as visual learners, according to teacher Neil Fleming’s VARK (visual, auditory, reading and kinesthetic) model, the majority of students have the potential to test better on a computer. Offering the SAT both ways allows students to choose which type of test is the best for their learning abilities.

Along with the changes to the format of the test are changes to the test questions. The new SAT will focus on more relevant words that students will use throughout their lives, not obscure words to memorize and forget when the test is over. Replacing unusual words with useful words will prepare them for future

careers. The Math portion of the test focuses on problems in science and career contexts, preparing them for majors that require a knowledge of math. The SAT will also demand that students use evidence to test their abilities to interpret sources, which is good for developing the critical thinking skills they will need in college. This more closely models a college class, which prepares students with skills needed to succeed.

The essay will also be optional. Since some colleges do not weigh writing scores as heavily as others, students can opt out of the essay portion and spend more time preparing for the other two portions of the test.

Some may worry that removing the Essay scores and changing the test to half math and half reading will make past scores incomparable to future scores.

Though true, past scores were based more on reading skills than math. New changes give students who perform better in math have an opportunity to score higher.

Students should be pleased about the changes to the SAT. Testers in 2016 need to alter their study habits and take advantage of free practice. Teachers should prepare underclassmen with the skills they need. Changes to the SAT were needed, and the changes that have been made will help college-bound students do their best on the test.

Students should focus less on image, accept selves Staff Editorial When a little girl buys a Barbie, the doll sold on toy store shelves represents a symbol in her life. Barbie is the beautiful image of what a girl should look like--the perfect image of how the girl now wants to be This is what true beauty suddenly looks like to her. As the girl ages, she’s told by her favorite celebrities the type of skinny jeans she should wear, and what kind of eyeshadow she should buy. Airbrushed models with flawless skin and stick-skinny bodies are her idols. Looking just like them is the goal.

To aspire to be anything less than the bone-thin, superficial surface they represent means the girl’s not beautiful. That perfect thigh gap becomes the ultimate ambition. Even though it probably won’t make her happier in life or smarter, at least she won’t look fat.

Along with forcing herself through eating disorders, she’ll also be constantly labeling herself as ugly and falling into depression, but that’s all just a reminder of what it takes to be beautiful. Her role models had to suffer through it--she can too. Self-image is no trivial issue in high school, where people judge harshly on appearances. Although focusing on school, social, work and family lives is clearly more important, how she looks affects self-esteem more than anything else.

Why does she need a self-esteem when she can be perfect? Why should she care about a personality in a society where looks are everything? Though the girl’s confidence is destroyed and she’s struggling with disorders like anorexia or bulimia that will compromise her health, at least she’s skinny. At least she won’t be made fun of for being fat.

Runway models often starve themselves to maintain a slim, “acceptable” figure. But they look gorgeous. Food and nutrition is a small sacrifice to pay for looking beautiful. Mental health can go out the window, until years later, when she feels regret. She’ll be struggling with the choices she made, when she design Victoria Price and Jaime Hardison

could’ve found happiness learning to accept the way she looks.

In reality, no one has perfect skin or a perfect body. A person cannot hope to be happy with themselves until they realize this. Many teenagers and even adults may aspire to look like their favorite actors or magazine models. Everyone wants perfect makeup or less meat on their bones, but the cliche reality is that no one is perfect. Runway models may often starve themselves to maintain a slim, “acceptable” figure, which is both physically and mentally damaging.

Healthy lifestyles are pushed to the side so someone can achieve status quo. Health is compromised for an unattainable perception of beauty.

Food is pushed to the side for crash diets. If someone is truly unhappy with the lifestyle they lead, they should set goals for themselves. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to make healthier choices, but someone trying crash diets or starving themselves just isn’t the answer. Improvement isn’t an issue--harmful methods to look a certain way are.

Because the majority of self-improvement advertisements are geared towards women, men can be pushed to the sidelines. A boy being told he has to work out or he has to look a certain way is the same thing as a girl who believes they have to look like a perfect Barbie figure.

Oftentimes, men are presented with what is seen as “manly,” coinciding with tremendously old stereotypes. Being vulnerable is seen as a weakness. Appearing big and strong is the norm for men. To maintain a certain body type, such as being muscular, sometimes men have the need to constantly work out or take protein supplements.

Staying fit is perfectly fine--obsession is an issue.

People can find a positive view of themselves. It’s not out of reach. What is deemed as the “look” is not the only look. No one deserves a damaged self-esteem

for the rest of their life. No one deserves to lead unhealthy lifestyles. Students should speak up to their fellow classmates and boost their self-esteem when they complain about the way that they look or say they want to look like someone else.

Next time someone complains about the way they look, their friends should speak up and give simple boost of confidence. Being happy with their own personal best idea of themselves is what matters most.

J&V April 11, 2014 The Marquee

Sweet Tweets This girl walked in with a DQ blizzard this morning, she’s gonna have a good day Joey Morgan: @joeymorgan_

Saturday night with all of my friends!!

Myself*

“We’re going to put guys in dance if y’all don’t turn in your schedules” That’s no punishment...I was in Mr. Marcus I could teach that class Mason Ferguson: @MasonRFerguson

People that continuously inch forward at stop lights freak me out

I quoted Divergent in my humanities timed writing today, so I must be doing something right

aquatic science: the only class other than art where you can color for a test grade

Katie Bienek: @katiefranci

Nick Van Den Handel: @nvandenhandel

I think I’m going to major in photography I figured it was worth a shot

Newtons 4th law: if “Gravity” is nominated, it will always win

Seth Pfieffer: @sethapfieffer

Justin Graham: @justin_graham316

Get prom ready!

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24 SPOTLIGHT

#marqueeselfie

The TODAY Show started a series called “Love Your Selfie” in February to encourage people to embrace a positive self-image. The Marquee took its own spin on the idea with the hashtag “marqueeselfie.” Students submitted over 100 selfies. Here are a few that made the cut.

design Amanda Collen

The Marquee April 11, 2014