The Marquee Volume 32 Issue 6

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VOLUME 32. ISSUE 6. MAY 14, 2018

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Meet the new principal for next school year

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The red jumpsuit league keeps spirit high in A hall

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Think you know boys’ footwear? Test your knowledge

Edward S. Marcus High School • 5707 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028

The Marquee Staff EDITOR IN CHIEF Chloe White MANAGING EDITOR Jolie Mullings DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR Skyler Middleton COPY EDITOR Kendall Cooper Photo Sarah Newton

Varsity forward junior Rhiana Barrows gets ready to score a goal for her team during practice.

DESIGN EDITOR Nick Fopiano GRAPHICS EDITOR Aeralyn Stinson PHOTO EDITOR

CONTENTS

Chase Martin NEWS & FEATURE EDITOR Alex Anderson

NEWS

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ROAD TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Soccer highlights from the Lady Marauder’s path to state

OPINION EDITOR Skyler Middleton ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS EDITOR Kendall Cooper DIGITAL MANAGER

FEATURE PERFECT ATTENDANCE Senior shares her most memorable moments from a lifelong perfect attendance record

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Shayla Sistrunk REPORTERS Jackson Bednarczyk, Kelly Rowe, Marc Kidwell, Morgan Maxwell, Aidann Zuniga DESIGNERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Sarah Newton ADVISER

SPORTS WATER POLO Senior water polo player commits to Austin College after receiving an art scholarship

ENTERTAINMENT

ALMUNI TEACHERS Former students look back at how Marcus has changed and offer insight to students Cover Kendall Cooper

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LaJuana Hale PRINCIPAL Gary Shafferman The Marquee newsmagazine is a student-generated publication of Marcus High School. It is produced, edited and maintained through the efforts of the school’s advanced journalism class. The Marquee is designed to serve the school and community as a forum for open discussion and student expression. The Marquee encourages letters to the editor as part of its mission to educate, inform and provide an open forum for debate. All submissions must be signed. The staff reserves the right to edit all material. Editorials reflect the opinion of the staff, not necessarily that of the administration. Signed columns or reviews represent only the opinion of the author. Advertising rates are $70 per 1/8 of a page, with discounts available. Patron ads are available for $100. Online advertisements are also available. For more information call 469-713-5196. The Marquee is a standing member of ILPC, TAJE, ATPI, CSPA, NSPA, JEA and Quill and Scroll.

Campus’ new principal

Will Skelton to take over after Shafferman’s retirement

Story Kendall Cooper Current Flower Mound 9th grade campus principal, Will Skelton, will take over as principal following Gary Shafferman’s retirement in June. Skelton’s hire was officially announced during the April 9 LISD board meeting. The next day he was introduced to the Marcus staff, who gave him a Marauder style welcome.

The band, led by drum major Geneva Le, played and all staff members wore their Red Nation jerseys.

“It just made me feel very welcome, and I was very grateful for that,” Skelton said.

Though he has been supporting the Jaguars, he now will be on the field cheering for Marauder teams.

“I’ll be definitely hoping for the best for Flower Mound except for when they play Marcus,” Skelton said.

Many members of his family such as his parents, sister, aunts and uncles are all teachers. Naturally, he became one himself.

Skelton started his career as a band director

in his hometown of Terrell, Texas in 2001.

Music has been a passion of Skelton’s since his own high school years. He says that skills he picked up as a band director helped him as an administrator.

“A lot of those skills are in a different

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I’ll be definitely hoping for the best for Flower Mound except for when they play Marcus.

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area but they transfer really well,” Skelton said.

During his time as a band director in Terrell, he was inspired by his principal to become an administrator. He decided to attend the University of North Texas while he was teaching band to get his administrative certification. For the 20012002 school year, Skelton was hired as the band director at McKamy Middle School.

He was hired into this job by none other than Shafferman. He then went on to have his first assistant principal job at Downing Middle School during the 2008-2009 school year.

Shafferman’s secretary of 16 years, Rebecca Dromgoole, also worked with Skelton. They both worked at McKamy Middle School over a decade ago.

Dromgoole says she will miss Shafferman since they have worked together for so Photo Submitted long, but she says that the school is lucky to be getting another great principal.

Will Skelton is the current principal “I’m sure that there will be an at Flower Mound’s 9th grade campus adjustment period as we learn to work as a and a former assistant principal of team, but change is a part of the process of Downing Middle School.

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the school system,” Dromgoole said.

Skelton says he is most excited about getting to know the students and staff here on campus. So far, his favorite thing about campus the feeling he gets when he walks in the front door.

“It’s just a feeling of positivity [and] support,” Skelton said.

Q&A with Mr. Skelton What are some of your special talents?

“Music would be one. It’s a lifelong passion. Outside of that I love spending time with my family.”

What’s your favorite song?

“Over the Rainbow.”

What’s your favorite sports team?

“Growing up in Texas, you’re a Cowboys fan. When it comes to school sports, though, I like all of them because you feel the same thing when you’re watching them and that’s just pride about the kids that are out on the field. When it comes to school I just love being at all the games.”

What do you want the MHS students and faculty to know about you?

“Everything I do every day is about working to leading our kids towards a successful future. I want them to love coming to school.”

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Road to the finals Story & Photos Jackson Bednarcyzk

Girls varsity soccer finished their regular season with an 11-2-1 district record. Among their district competitors, they finished second behind Southlake Carroll. With senior forward Taylor Moon and midfielder Maddie Algya, who are both committed to Baylor soccer, at the helm, the girls were poised to begin a playoff run.

season end march 19 Vs. Trinity HS, Euless Won 7-1 The lady Marauders capped off the regular season with a statement 7-1 home victory over the Trinity Trojans. Within minutes of the opening whistle, senior forward Taylor Moon scored her first of five goals on the day. The win vaulted the team into the playoffs, and Trinity’s lone goal would mark the last one scored on the Marauders for the next three games.

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Vs. McKinney Boyd, McKinney Won 3-0

Coming out of the gates strong, the girls put up three unanswered goals on McKinney Boyd High School.

The first round victory crowned the team bi-district champion and would also be senior goalkeeper Stephanie Starr’s first shutout of the playoffs.

For the area championship, the team would take a trip to west Texas in windy Abilene.

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Vs. San Angelo Central, Abilene Won 4-0 Another shutout for Starr and another victory for the girls in red, this time 4-0. Senior forward Kaity Hemperly led the way with three goals, a hat trick, with Moon scoring the fourth.

The win over San Angelo Central added the title “area champion” to the lady Marauder’s resume as they marched back to Argyle to play their third round game a little closer to home.

Seniors, defender Katy Brown and forward Kaity Hemperly, embrace after senior goalkeeper Stephanie Starr’s spectacular game winning save.

tx championship april 21 Vs. Houston Memorial, Houston Lost 0-3 On an overcast day, the Marauders took on Houston Memorial High School for the 6A girls soccer state championship. In the first half, Memorial scored twice and added one goal in the second half, but the Marauders were unable to respond. In a 0-3 loss, the girls ended their playoff run but did not come away empty-handed, as they were named state runner up. The Dallas Morning News also wrote that Marcus girls soccer is now “back on the map.”

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Vs. Byron Nelson, Roanoke Won 2-0

In the regional quarterfinal, Staar kept up her defensive dominance with yet another shutout. And on the other half of the field, junior forward Francesca Amoe notched both of the Marauders’ goals, carrying her team past Byron Nelson. During the regular season, the girls in red played Byron Nelson twice, scoring 8 goals over the two matches. With a third win over the Bobcats, the girls sealed their spot in the regional tournament.

Senior midfielder Maddie Algya takes a free kick toward the Byron Nelson goal. Algya was named LISD girls soccer midfilder of the year and made the 6A all-tournament team and 6A all-state first team.

april 20 TX SEMIFINAL Vs. Katy CInco Ranch, Georgetown Won 4-3 Down 1-2 to Katy Cinco Ranch in the first half of the state semi-final, senior forward Kaity Hemperly caught fire after halftime, putting the Marauders up 3-2 after two almost identical shots. Then, with only two seconds left on the clock, a Cinco player scored to tie the game 3-3. Neither team scored in overtime, so the match would be decided by a penalty kick shootout. In a heroic effort, Starr leaped to block Cinco’s final penalty kick, keeping the ball out of the net. For the first time since 2007, girls varsity soccer was heading to the state championship match.

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reg semifinal April 13 Vs. Mansfield HS, Mansfield Won 3-1

The Marauders’ solid defense allowed their first goal of the tournament in the regional semi-final against Mansfield High School, but it was not enough to halt their playoff run. With two goals from Moon and one from Amoe, the girls topped the Tigers 3-1. The lady Marauders would only get a night of rest, however, until the regional bout against the looming Allen Eagles.

Senior forward Kaity Hemperly Photo shoots for the Mansfield goal.

She Sarah was named to the 6A all-tournament Newton team and 6A all-state second team.

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Vs. Allen HS, Allen Won 3-1

The lady Marauders capped off the regular season with a statement 7-1 home victory over the Trinity Trojans.

Within minutes of the opening whistle, senior forward Taylor Moon scored her first of five goals on the day. The win vaulted the team into the playoffs, and Trinity’s lone goal would mark the last one scored on the Marauders for the next three games.

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Road to the finals

Girls varsity soccer finished their regular season with an 11-2-1 district record. Among their district competitors, they finished second behind Southlake Carroll. With senior forward Taylor Moon and midfielder Maddie Algya, who are both committed to Baylor soccer, at the helm, the girls were poised to begin a playoff run.

Story & Photos Jackson Bednarcyzk

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Vs. San Angelo Central, Abilene Won 4-0 Another shutout for Starr and another victory for the girls in red, this time 4-0. Senior forward Kaity Hemperly led the way with three goals, a hat trick, with Moon scoring the fourth.

The win over San Angelo Central added the title “area champion” to the lady Marauder’s resume as they marched back to Argyle to play their third round game a little closer to home.

april 20 TX SEMIFINAL Vs. Katy CInco Ranch, Georgetown Won 4-3 Down 1-2 to Katy Cinco Ranch in the first half of the state semi-final, senior forward Kaity Hemperly caught fire after halftime, putting the Marauders up 3-2 after two almost identical shots. Then, with only two seconds left on the clock, a Cinco player scored to tie the game 3-3. Neither team scored in overtime, so the match would be decided by a penalty kick shootout. In a heroic effort, Starr leaped to block Cinco’s final penalty kick, keeping the ball out of the net. For the first time since 2007, girls varsity soccer was heading to the state championship match.

tx championship april 21 Vs. Houston Memorial, Houston Lost 0-3 On an overcast day, the Marauders took on Houston Memorial High School for the 6A girls soccer state championship. In the first half, Memorial scored twice and added one goal in the second half, but the Marauders were unable to respond. In a 0-3 loss, the girls ended their playoff run but did not come away empty-handed, as they were named state runner up. The Dallas Morning News also wrote that Marcus girls soccer is now “back on the map.”

Seniors, defender Katy Brown and forward Kaity Hemperly, embrace after senior goalkeeper Stephanie Starr’s spectacular game winning save.

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reg. final

Vs. Allen HS, Allen Won 3-1 The lady Marauders capped off the regular season with a statement 7-1 home victory over the Trinity Trojans. Within minutes of the opening whistle, senior forward Taylor Moon scored her first of five goals on the day. The win vaulted the team into the playoffs, and Trinity’s lone goal would mark the last one scored on the Marauders for the next three games.

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Vs. Byron Nelson, Roanoke Won 2-0

In the regional quarterfinal, Staar kept up her defensive dominance with yet another shutout. And on the other half of the field, junior forward Francesca Amoe notched both of the Marauders’ goals, carrying her team past Byron Nelson. During the regular season, the girls in red played Byron Nelson twice, scoring 8 goals over the two matches. With a third win over the Bobcats, the girls sealed their spot in the regional tournament.

reg semifinal April 13 Vs. Mansfield HS, Mansfield Won 3-1

The Marauders’ solid defense allowed their first goal of the tournament in the regional semi-final against Mansfield High School, but it was not enough to halt their playoff run. With two goals from Moon and one from Amoe, the girls topped the Tigers 3-1. The lady Marauders would only get a night of rest, however, until the regional bout against the looming Allen Eagles.

Bi-district

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Vs. McKinney Boyd, McKinney Won 3-0

Coming out of the gates strong, the girls put up three unanswered goals on McKinney Boyd High School.

The first round victory crowned the team bi-district champion and would also be senior goalkeeper Stephanie Starr’s first shutout of the playoffs.

For the area championship, the team would take a trip to west Texas in windy Abilene.

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season end march 19 Vs. Trinity HS, Euless Won 7-1 The lady Marauders capped off the regular season with a statement 7-1 home victory over the Trinity Trojans. Within minutes of the opening whistle, senior forward Taylor Moon scored her first of five goals on the day. The win vaulted the team into the playoffs, and Trinity’s lone goal would mark the last one scored on the Marauders for the next three games.

Senior midfielder Maddie Algya takes a free kick toward the Byron Nelson goal. Algya was named LISD girls soccer midfilder of the year and made the 6A all-tournament team and 6A allstate first team.

Senior forward Kaity Hemperly shoots for the Mansfield goal. She was named to the 6A all-tournament team and 6A all-state second team. Photo Sarah Newton

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The jumpsuit league Insight into A hall’s brightest newest group Story Alex Anderson Photos Kendall Cooper Last fall, the A Hall teachers got together and decided to wear red jumpsuits on Wednesdays to boost Marauder spirit. They decided on the color red to help increase school spirit, so they wear the jumpsuits on Wednesdays to coordinate with the Marauder Time schedule. They have also gotten teachers from outside the A hall to join the group including History teacher Ty Kelly and Calculus teacher Terry Osborne.

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The idea came about when Biology teacher Scott Hinsley and Economics teacher Byron Crump brought it up one afternoon at lunch. After that, they began asking the other teachers if they would join them.

Soon, they had almost every A hall teacher on board.

“We were just talking about it at lunch one day,” Hinsley said. “[We] decided it would be something very comfortable and Marauder red to wear.”

Hinsley himself is no stranger to fashion, as he is known to don some colorful outfits. He is the owner of about 30 Hawaiian-style shirts and often wears western and 70s style shirts. Hinsley has been wearing one of his Hawaiian shirts every day leading up to the beginning of summer.

“I’ll usually try and do a week of western shirts at least,” Hinsley said. “I did that in the fall. I always try to do a week of sweaters that I have cause I’ve got some interesting sweaters.”

Hinsley said that most of his Hawaiian shirts have come from different resale shops. He started picking up ones that he found interesting, and his collection began to grow. He’s been accumulating them for almost 20 years and even has one from his time high school.

“It’s been a long, long-term thing,” Hinsley said.

“Really my big accumulation of shirts has probably been over the last 10 years.”

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The group of students crowded around the table in Psychology teacher Amanda Vara’s classroom. Vara paced around the room donning a red jumpsuit, watching the students and waiting to help anyone. Many students that had finished their project discussion had started making small talk with Vara, about their weekend plans or various “Friends” episodes.

Vara said she joined the group after she was approached by the other teachers about it. She originally was hesitant, but was eventually convinced by the other teachers.

“They said the magic word which is ‘school spirit’,” Vara said. “When they said that, I knew that I had to do it. I know that I would love to see the school spirit [continue] as it has been increasing in the last year.”

Vara went to Marcus and said that she had a good relationship with her teachers. She eventually fell into the field of psychology in college and started teaching the course at Marcus after she graduated.

“These teachers care about each other enough to wear this goofy thing for us,” Vara said. “It’s okay to enjoy the little things and even the weird things.”

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From wearing whoopie cushions on Halloween to, like Hinsley, a Hawaiian shirt that he’s owned since his sophomore year of high school, Kelly attire has always made an impression on his students.

And despite not being an A-Hall teacher, he was persuaded to join the jumpsuit group. Though originally put off by the price of the jumpsuit, Kelly, along with many other teachers, was attracted to the comfort factor.

“They are roomy. They are comfortable. They are soft. They are sometimes difficult to get on and off, ” Kelly said, taking long pauses in between phrases.

The student response from the jumpsuits is one that confuses Kelly. Many of his students have asked him why he is wearing it, but the students in the hallways don’t ask Kelly directly. The students passing him in the hallway tend to wonder aloud to each other why someone would b e wearing such an outfit.

“They ask themselves in a quizzical look with a question mark and a bubble above their head,” Kelly said. “But they don’t seem to ever ask me why I’m wearing it.”

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The group hopes to continue their escapades and expand their ranks to include other teachers and staff members. According to Economics teacher Matthew Stoeberl, their main goal at the moment is getting History teacher Jesse Hood to join the group.

“Mr. Hood...get on board,” Mr. Stoeberl said.

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Perfect streak

Senior maintains perfect attendance through school Story Chloe White & Marc Kidwell Photos Chase Martin Senior Emily Balderson’s lifelong record of perfect attendance was on the line. It was her sophomore year and she had only had her driver’s license for four months. On her way to school she rear ended the car in front of her.

Airbags inflated as Emily and her car felt the impact. It wasn’t just the fear of damage to her car, it was the fear of missing a day of school.

Emily was only a few minutes late when she walked into her AP World History class, but that didn’t make her any less flustered. She had already missed a quiz, and now she was late to class, for the first time in her life. Luckily, the absence was excused after her teacher saw how flustered she was, and she’s able to laugh about the situation now.

To this day, Emily has never been absent for her entire school career. It wasn’t until about third grade that she realized it — she had perfect

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Emily Balderson only has a few weeks left to maintain perfect attendance. Below, she is hard at work in AP Environmental Science because it is relevant to her future major of zoology with conservation emphasis.

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attendance. From that day on, it became a goal of hers to keep it up until she received her diploma.

Aside from achieving perfect attendance, Emily is a Marquette, and has starred in Beauty and the Beast and Hairspray. The week before she performs, whether for a performance as a Marquette, or in a musical, she usually stays at the school until around 11 p.m.

“I try to do a lot of things at once and I think that shows ambition,” Emily said. “Most people don’t get to say they’ve never missed a day of school in their entire lives, so I think that shows I try and set far goals.”

Many of her friends wonder how Emily has gotten through school without getting sick. Emily credits her lack to sickness throughout the school year to just being lucky. Every time she’s gotten sick it’s either been over a break or a weekend and by the time school starts, she’s either fully recovered or in the process of recovering, though she admits there might have been a few times she hasn’t fully reached the 24 hours after a fever.

Emily’s mom, attendance clerk Anne Balderson, has unsurprisingly been supportive of her goal. As the years passed by, Anne realized that her daughter was serious about perfect attendance.

“She set a goal and she’s achieved it,” Anne said “She makes good choices and we are definitely proud of her.”

Every year, Anne logs onto her Facebook page and asks her friends who is willing to bet that Emily will make it through another year with perfect

attendance, though Anne has never doubted her daughter’s ability to maintain to keep the perfect attendance streak going.

Emily’s friend, senior Zachary Guest has also been encouraging of Emily’s perfect attendance record.

Even though Emily often teases Guest when he gets sick, he thinks that it is respectable to uphold such an

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Most people don’t get to say they’ve never missed a day of school in their entire lives, so I think that shows I try and set far goals.

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accomplishment for this long.

“She’s gotten sick and still comes to school, [she] powers through it,” Guest said “It’s good that she has it because there’s a chance she could get a scholarship.”

Throughout Emily’s high school career her friends always questioned: will she be there on senior skip day?

“I just don’t like risking getting bad grades in classes and I feel like being here helps that,” Emily said.

Emily takes all PreAP and AP classes with the exception of math. Emily — and her friends — were all present on senior skip day last month.

Emily plans on attending Oklahoma State and studying zoology with a conservation emphasis, and wants to work at the World Wildlife Fund or a similar program. While Emily never plans on being a routine class skipper, she admits that she’ll likely end her perfect attendance streak in her career and college.

“You get paid sick days so I feel like I would use those to my advantage,” Emily said. “I guess we’ll see if I have a super early class.”

Emily’s mom, Anne Balderson, works as the attendance clerk for students with last names Sm-Z. She’s been at the school for several years, though this is her first year as attendance clerk.

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Delving into America

Japanese student spends a year in US

Story Kendall Cooper Photo Chase Martin As Alicia Keys sang “Not Even the King” during the crowded concert in an eighth-grade Nanae Tezuka’s home country, Japan, she was entranced by the singer’s voice and stage presence.

Afterwards, Tezuka became fascinated with American culture and English. A month later, she asked her parents if she could move to America. Tezuka told them that it would help her into college later as well as be a “precious experience.” Her parents weren’t surprised at all. They both knew that she was fascinated with the US. Her parents agreed to let her go with two conditions—she had to improve her English and get a scholarship for college.

Through the foreign exchange program Youth For Understanding, Tezuka was able to travel from Japan to America for her junior year. She was also nervous about making new friends while adjusting to a foreign culture. She feared that her broken English would limit any potential friendships.

“Even if I could make a friend, I couldn’t say what I wanted to say,” Tezuka said.

But her fear melted away once she met and connected with her host family, the Slaters. Her host family was already home

Tezuka and experiencing a little bit of Japanese culture. Ellen has started to notice interesting little things about Tezuka, like how she brushes her teeth way longer the the typical American, as well as bigger things like how her English

It makes you realize that you’re a lot more similar to the rest of the world than you would think.

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to two high school girls. Twin Seniors Ellen and Rachel Slater were looking forward to bringing Tezuka into their home.

For Ellen, having Tezuka as a part of her family now feels normal. She appreciates the added bonus of knowing

Junior Nanae Tekuza traveled almost 300 miles to Kyoto, Japan on a school trip.

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has vastly improved.

“It makes you realize that you’re a lot more similar to the rest of the world than you would think,” Ellen said.

Living with a foreign exchange student also has its funny moments.

One morning Tezuka asked her host family for coffee. They misinterpreted it as “copy” and made her a copy of her homework. Another day Ellen heard Tezuka say “oh my God” for the first time. She was floored, because she had said it in the same dialect that Ellen and her sister say it.

“I love when I hear her pick up weird little things that American kids say,” Ellen said.

Tezuka has noticed that in American culture “everything is bigger”, especially food portions. In addition to more food options, Tezuka says schools here assign too much homework.

While American schools have a heavier emphasis on homework, Japanese schools place a high level of importance on how students present themselves.

Tezuka, like most Japanese students, wore a uniform to school everyday. If her hair fell below her shoulders, it had to be pinned up. She could not wear nail polish or makeup.

“To be honest, Japanese school is more stressful,” Tezuka said. “I feel free here.”

Although Tezuka loves living in America, she misses Japanese food. To her, there’s a very noticable difference

between American-Japanese food and authentic Japanese food. In Japan, sushi doesn’t come in a roll. Instead, it’s laid out flat. Tezuka also misses the ocean and surfing near her home in Yokohama.

“The thing I miss the most is my surfing friends,” Tezuka said.

Despite the challenge of adjusting to American school’s culture and extra homework, she found her place on campus as a member of choir. Tezuka’s passion for singing partially comes from her adoration of Alicia Keys.

It’s much different for Tezuka to sing in English as opposed to Japanese.

Choir has given her an outlet to not only improve her English but also to be involved on campus. This year, choir sang a song in Japanese called Soran Bushi. It was a relief for Tezuka to not have trouble with her English and for a song in choir to be easy.

“Everyone sings together because we don’t need language,” Tezuka said.

After school, junior Tekuza hung out with her friends in her home town of Yokohama.

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Senior commits to only Texas college offering water polo Story Skyler Middleton Aggression consumed her as she kept her body afloat, eyes on the ball. Shouts filled the natatorium, along with the potent smell of chlorine. Senior Madison Taylor swam alongside her teammates during practice.

The boys and girls water polo teams often get together for practice games.

One female player sharply turned to her left. Her elbow swung towards the ball when it was abruptly stopped by what

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felt like a wall. Silence fell over the arena, as the “wall” turned out to be a fellow male teammate, whose mouth was now bleeding.

Concern bounced around the pool as questions filled each player’s head. Taylor looked over to observe what caused the game to pause, only to see her teammate clutching his mouth with blood covering his hand. Stifled laughter erupted in each teens throat as they evacuated the pool.

Water polo may seem harmless, but Taylor wants people to understand that the sport she fell in love with is intense and competitive. Taylor’s classmates have noticed scratches on her shoulders and bruises all over her body. The water sport is played with aggression and she has the scars to prove it.

“I compete with everyone around me,”

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Taylor said. “I want to be better than myself because I always want to improve.”

Taylor transferred to Marcus her sophomore year, and at the time she had never tried water polo. She was always passionate about swimming and loved being in the water. Marcus had no water polo team when Taylor arrived, but she was quickly introduced to water polo by a couple of fellow swimmers.

At first, Taylor wasn’t too fond of it and wanted to quit. However, the team was short players to be able to attend regionals, so she stayed. Her thought process was she will take them to region’s and then leave, but her mom had a different idea.

“It’s a lot more fun to watch then swimming,” Taylor said. “So my mom forced me to stay in.”

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Photo Submitted Senior Madison Taylor commited to Austin College. She will start playing water polo this fall at the first Texas college to offer the sport.

Taylor stayed with her club and she grew to love the game of water polo. The sport wasn’t what Taylor was used to. Swimming is calm and an individual sport, but water polo is intense and a group effort. That mentality was something Taylor said took some getting used to. Her mom’s insistence led to a passion for a sport Taylor has carried with her for most of her high school career.

Now that she is familiar with the game, she loves being surrounded with her fellow players. Once the club was more organized, the school recognized them as a team, and it became official.

“It was messy and not very organized,” Taylor said. “We were all learning the game and the first year was just us trying to get used to it.”

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It was the first week of the fall semester of 2016.

The swim team was meeting in the cafeteria.

Junior Erika Thomson was a sophomore at the time and was excited to start the year swimming. Swim is a fall sport, and the players have the option

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to do water polo in the spring. The swim team was separated into groups of four, so they could get to know each other. Taylor and Thomson were placed into the same group, and instantly connected. Thomson was drawn to Taylor’s energy and humorous vibe.

“It’s really fun for us to get to play together because we are friends in the pool and out of the pool,” Thomson said. “I tell her absolutely everything because she’s understanding and always there for me.”

Taylor was recently recruited by the water polo coach at Austin College and will attend there in the fall. Taylor thinks it is really cool to be going to the first Texas college to offer water polo as a team. While Austin College wasn’t Taylor’s first choice, she was persuaded by the determination of the staff.

Water polo isn’t Taylor’s only passion. This semester Taylor is enrolled in Drawing Two, so she has the opportunity to explore her art during her second period class. Her preferred way to express herself through art is oil painting.

Not only was Taylor scouted, but she received an email from one of the administrators of the college requesting Taylor to apply for a scholarship. She even extended the deadline so Taylor had time. She later found that she was the winner of the scholarship for her art portfolio.

While attending college in Sherman, water polo will be a fun activity Taylor does on the side. Her main focus will be becoming a doctor.

“We built it and now we are all leaving,” Taylor said. “It’s kind of sad, but it’s really cool to have started something.”

Photo Submitted Varsity water polo player senior Madison Taylor prepares to throw the ball to her teammate. She helped build the team from scratch her sophomore year and is saying goodbye this spring.

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60 Seconds What movie title best describes your life?

High School Musical.

What fad or trend do you hope comes back?

This is going to sound weird, but in the 1700s and 1800s those dresses that were super poofy and big all the time.

I love those.

Anna Ryan SOPHOMORE Compiled Chloe White Photo Chase Martin

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What is your most-used emoji?

Crying laughing emoji.

Where would you haunt if you were a ghost?

Probably the White House. I feel like there’s a lot of stuff going on there I could spy out on.

Which celebrity chef would you want to make you dinner?

Gordon Ramsay. I feel like it would be entertaining and delicious.

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Amy Davis It is not okay to keep yourself in the decaying mindset that you’re not good enough.

Redefining beauty

Fashion companies Moves to unedited product pictures Story Alex Anderson & Skyler Middleton The topic of body shaming on social media and in the corporate world has gained attention in mainstream media.

A local WFAA-TV news traffic reporter Demetria Obilor stepped into the body image debate last November by a viewer’s critizism of her size. The viewer wrote on Facebook “She is a size 16/18 woman in a size 6 dress and she looks ridiculous,” and declared she would no longer watch Channel 8.

Following the post on Facebook, more users criticized Obilor’s size saying things like, “her body is too big for that dress,”

and “she’s too curvy.”

Obilor posted a video on Twitter to comment on the controversy. She didn’t directly address the woman who criticized her. Instead she took time to thank those who stand up for people being body shamed on social media.

“I’m forever grateful to people I don’t even know, who come to my defence, stand next to me and say, ‘you don’t have to put up with this,’” Obilor commented.

Instagram, another social media site, has also been a platform for individuals to comment on the looks of others.

In an attempt to stop these remarks on their app, Instagram gave users the ability to turn off comments on their

personal posts. In a Women’s Health Magazine article, Instagram co-founder and CEO Kevin Systrom addressed the update by stating, “While comments are largely positive, they’re not always kind or welcome.”

Instagram said they are using this update to encourage self expression through their platform without unwanted criticism.

Celebrities have taken to social media to discuss the photoshopping of models in magazines and advertisements.

Actress Zendaya brought Modeliste Magazine photoshopping to light after they published an edited photo of her on their cover. The magazine apologized

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Does social media have a heavy influence on how teenagers view themselves?

DisAgree

8.5% Girls

DisAgree

12.7% Strongly Agree

42.0%

Boys 27.6%

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40.5%

Girls 14.6%

Strongly Agree

47.5% Agree

45.3% Boys

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I value my body as it is and I take care of myself.

and quickly pulled the issue, and Zendaya posted a before and after photo on Instagram, allowing followers to see the unedited version.

“I was shocked when I found my 19-year-old hips and torso quite manipulated,” Zendaya’s post read.

“These are the things that make women self conscious, that create the unrealistic ideals of beauty that we have.”

The use of Photoshop to remove blemishes and alter shapes has long been normal in the advertising industry, but beauty and fashion companies are beginning to make the switch to showcasing unfiltered images. Major companies like Dove, Aerie and CVS have changed their ad campaigns to include untouched models of various body types. In a People Choice Magazine article, Helena Foulkes, President of CVS Pharmacy stated, “We have a responsibility to think about the messages we send to the customers we reach each day.”

Aerie and Dove have also recently been including models of all races, shapes and sizes in their ad campaigns. The photos from the #AerieREAL campaign have no retouching, meaning the models’ appearances have not been altered.

Stretch marks, cellulite and freckles stay in the finished photos. CVS’s “Beauty in Real Life,” American Eagle’s “#ICAN” meet body size and Dove’s “Real Beauty” campaigns are r e q u i r e m e n t s . all a part of the push for no retouching.

They must be between 5 ft. 8 in. and 6 ft tall. Anyone shorter than 5 ft. 8 in. is rarely considered.

Models with a 34-inch bust, a 24-inch waist and 34I haven’t seen these plus inch hips are preferred, however sized people. I haven’t seen if a model has other “desirable” people with stretch marks attributes, such as a “pretty face,” and people with acne. I slight modifications with required measurements are considered. haven’t seen people like Junior Devon Weddall said she that, and now I do. believes the reason companies like - Devon Weddall, 11 Victoria’s Secret continue to Photoshop their advertising photos is because it makes their products look more attractive, and they know their customers will buy their products hoping to look like their perfected models.

In comparison, Victoria Secret is “I haven’t been shown [untouched known for having very thin and fit photos] my whole life,” Weddall said. models represent their brand. In the past, “I haven’t seen these plus sized people. I models have been noticeably slimmed or haven’t seen people with stretch marks body parts have been altered or erased. and people with acne. I haven’t seen Along with Photoshop, the models must people like that, and now I do.”

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Do you frequently feel insecure about your body?

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Do you want to lose weight because of social media?

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Understanding imperfection Senior Builds positive body image Story Skyler Middleton As a superhero flew around a city, saving the da, the audience was mesmerized by the male actor’s strength, but senior Sam Jack was confused. He was younger then, but he had already noticed a pattern in the male characters of his favorite movies and TV shows.

They all looked the same. They had the “perfect” body, clear skin, and incredible strength. Jack had the constant thought that since he didn’t look like the superheroes in the movies, he wasn’t good enough.

“The idea that if I didn’t look like this nobody would like me for who I really am,” Jack said. “That was the repeated thought.”

Jack comes from a family of athletes.

His brother grew up playing sports and his dad was the quarterback, but he always knew he was passionate about the arts, not football. He felt left out and insecure.

He would look up to his dad, only to see that he wasn’t the same size or shape.

He looked to those inspirations in his life, and he saw the best of the best, but when he looked in the mirror he felt that because he didn’t look like Superman, then he was never capable of being like him.

“I remember seeing every single guy was super strong with the perfect face,” Jack said. “And I so clearly wasn’t.”

••• He was scrolling through Instagram when he came across a post of an old friend. Jack remembered how insecure that friend used to be.

However, that day on Instagram, Jack saw a new confident version of his old friend. What Jack saw was freeing. He was so happy that his friend was able to find beauty in self-love.

“You need to accept yourself for who you are,” Jack said. “To one day be able to

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look yourself in the mirror and be happy with what you see.”

Jack believes that social media plays a big role in how the youth views themselves.

He thinks that it is easy to get swamped with all of the body altering products that are advertised and promoted throughout social media platforms.

A lot of the products that are for “better health,” such as fit teas, new diets for a beach body, and a workout all the celebrities are doing, are targeted towards teens.

“Teenagers are more likely to be impressionable,” Jack said. “When you cater a market to make teenagers feel like they need your product or else they’re not good enough, it’s manipulative.”

He says that having these advertisements being constantly shoved in his face is toxic. Jack may be having an amazing day, but he will see something online or emailed to him that brings back all of his insecurities.

“Any time I try and get a little positivity I open my phone and I have 80 new emails about the best diet or exercise,” Jack said.

“That just kind of brings me back down.”

Pre-AP and AP Physics teacher, Kassandra Surma believes that if student surround themselves with positive things in their lives, they will have a higher self esteem.

Any time Jack notices himself slip into a bad mood he reminds himself of the good things. He stops the negative body thoughts and thinks of a time he was happy and asks himself, “Why can’t I be that happy all the time?” He reminds himself of something he’s done that he is proud of. He thinks of his girlfriend, and how it feels to be around her.

He believes trying to pick yourself back up is better than allowing yourself to slip into a worse mood.

“You may not be perfect,” Jack said.

“The entire point is you’re not perfect, and that’s okay. You are content with being happy and that’s the end goal.”

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80% Percent of teenage boys who reported being teased about their weight

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81% Percent of teenage girls who are or think they should be on a diet

53% Source: https://www.statisticbrain. com/body-image-statistics/

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Poking and pulling Junior struggles with body acceptance Story Skyler Middleton The classroom was filled with laughter.

Fourth graders sat in a row of desks, each child facing their friends, large smiles on their faces. The teacher told them to draw their favorite person. This assignment sparked excitement in everyone, including young Amy Davis. She took colored pencils and crayons and began to draw her mom to the best of her ability. Davis was finishing up, when she was approached by a fellow student.

He glanced at her drawing and snickered, “‘she’s fat.’”

The urge to defend her mother consumed Davis.

Her eyebrows scrunched. “That’s my mom,” she said.

In a hopeful attempt to strike sympathy and regret within the young boy. Davis looked up at him from her seat, meeting his eyes. He smirked and looked her up and down. “‘That makes sense,’” he said. Davis’ stomach dropped. Before that moment she’d never looked at her body in a negative way.

She was supposed to be focused on learning about compound sentences and watching Disney movies, not her appearance. This one negative comment rooted an insecurity within Davis that caused her to attend a couple years of therapy.

“I grew up in the developing years of my life being told I was ugly and fat,” Davis said.

••• “I hate myself,” “I’m ugly,” and “I don’t deserve friends,” rang in Davis’ mind as she looked herself in the mirror. The overhead lighting showed everything.

Now as a junior in high school, Davis was in between trying on swimsuits, when she caught a glance of her exposed reflection.

Her friend, junior Londyn Lemasters, was

in the fitting room next to her. Lemasters called out to Davis, asking how the swimsuits were working out. The response she received worried her. Davis began using negative comments to describe the way she looked in the swimsuits.

Davis poked and pulled at her body.

A sob caught in her throat, as she stared back at herself. She had always struggled with accepting the way she looked, but in the confined space of the dressing room, it was hard to ignore her own insecurities.

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I grew up in the developing years of my life being told I was ugly and fat.

“If I’m in a really good mood then I’ll be like ‘wow, I’m popping today,’ but if I’m not in a very good mood, I’m going to look at [social media influencers] and think, ‘I wish I looked like that,’” Davis said.

Davis has the habit of spiraling down into a worse mood during bad days.

For her, one “bad” selfie brings back those negative thoughts, and as the day continues, she constantly is reminded of damaging comments.

“For women, it’s hourglass. Big boobs, big butt, but a slim waist and a flat stomach,” Davis said. “It’s just unrealistic things that you can’t really have unless you get surgery or your genes are just so good that you just happen to get that.”

Davis believes that while insecurities can be deep rooted, choosing to be around more positive people and situations can help recover a damaged self image.

••• The music vibrated through the floor. Laughter and small talk filled the ballroom. Davis was singing on the dance floor with her friends. It was Davis’ junior prom and she felt amazing in her skin tight dress. This was one of the first times that she was truly confident in how she looked.

Even though Davis still has some bad days, now she has good days where she is comfortable in her own skin and feels confident. Davis thinks young adults need to understand that it’s a process to love yourself, and she is still on that journey.

“It’s okay to not be okay,” Davis said.

“But it is not okay to keep yourself in the decaying mindset that you’re not good enough.”

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as I can.” Lemasters said.”It makes me sad. I think she is beautiful and a very talented girl.”

Right before her junior prom, she discovered the Spanx advertisements targeted at young women. Davis was shopping for the perfect heels when she came across the “slimming” undergarment.

She was drawn towards it because her dress for prom was fitted, and she felt that she needed to smooth out her body. She wore it to prom and now she wears the product to school and work. Once she saw how Spanx squished her stomach down, she felt she should wear it everywhere.

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Story Shayla Sistrunk

Concerts are always fun when you are seeing your favorite artists. But it never hurts to try new things and and attend an event that’s different than what you’re used to. Listening to new bands and jamming out to upcoming solo performers is a great way to start off your summer. Here are four concerts in Texas that are unique and can fit any budget!

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DATE May 17 COST VENUE Dos Equis PavilAfter a sensational break out year, Top Dawg Entertainment embarked on their first full label tour at the beginning of May. The elite lineup of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Schoolboy Q and others are celebrating the tour as a victory lap. TDE is decorating its performance stages with banners, including one declaring Lamar’s recent Pulitzer, LED screens and trading card illustrations of the group’s members. On May 17th the artists will perform at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas.

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Originally founded by Kevin Lyman in 1995 as an alternative rock festival, over the years, this tour has grown to include a multitude of genres, including metal, hip-hop, reggae, and more. The lineup of the show includes bands like All Time Low, Sum 41 and Four Years Strong. Attendees can donate to many charities, like PETA, Feed Our Children and the American Red Cross, which are participating in the tour. The Warped Tour will make a pitstop in Dallas at the Dos Equis Pavilion on July 6. General admission is $45.

Jmblya Story & Photo Kendall Cooper JMBLYA has drawn many teenagers over the past few years to listen to some of rap and hip-hop’s elite as well as artists new in the scene. Our journalism department was given tickets to find out for ourselves if it’s worth the hype.

The festival began with cloudy skies but that didn’t stop the artists from energizing the crowd. JMBLYA typically has over 20,000 people come, so, thankfully, festival organizers took that into account by providing plenty of water for everyone in giant coolers.

Many artists’, such as Migos and J. Cole, sets were delayed up to an hour or so due to traffic, which upset some in the crowd.

However, my friend and I took it as an opportunity to get pizza from one of the multiple food vendors.

We sat down and rested because we would eventually be there for 11 hours.

For those that are thinking of going next year, make sure to know your limits when it comes to being in the mosh pit. As a very short and somewhat introverted person, being extremely squished between tall, jumping people was definitely not for me, but hundreds of other teens spent most of the

concert there.

Towards the start of the festival, I didn’t know many of the artists performing. However, when Cozz took the stage, I jammed along to his music even though I didn’t know the words. Later, Migos played one of my personal favorites, Ric Flair Drip, and top 40’s hit Walk It Like I Talk It. I was most excited to see J.Cole, and I was not disappointed. He played songs not only from his new album, KOD, as well as older songs and fan favorites like No Role Modelz. Overall, the festival was a great experience, and I would highly recommend it.

SOLUNA DATE May 6-28 VENUE Flag Pole Hill Park

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Anchored by Dallas Symphony Orchestra music director Jaap van Zweden, SOLUNA is a music and arts festival featuring orchestral performances, plastic arts, lectures and more. Among those showcased are Christopher Adkins, a GRAMMY-nominated cellist, Big Gigantic, a saxophonist and drummer duo, artists Alejandra Camargo and Sheryl Anaya and more. Students can attend for only $10 at multiple venues spanning three weeks.

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DATE June 9 COST VENUE American Airlines Center Even if you aren’t familiar with their songs, Maroon 5 is the best possible concert to attend if you love good music. Along with Adam Levine’s vocals comes a night full of bright lights and colors. MAGIC! will join the tour as special guests.

Rozzi Crane will open the tour in the US while Nick Gardner will serve as the opener in Europe.

1. Pregame

Look up the new albums and songs and have their music on repeat, whether it is the opening act or the actual artist. This way you can easily sing along with them.

2. plan Outfit

Try to plan out the outfit you are wearing to the concert ahead of time so that way you don't decide last minute. T shirt or tank top?

Shorts or pants? Flip flops or sneakers?

3. countdown

Who wouldn’t be excited to go to a concert?

Start a countdown so that you can know exactly how much longer until you get to be rocking out at the concert.

4. make space

Want to get those up close pictures or a video of the artist singing your favorite song? Make sure you have enough space for all the new pictures in videos, so that you don’t have to make space in the middle of the concert.

5. portable charger

You want to make sure your phone doesn’t die in the middle of the concert, especially if there is multiple acts. Bring a portable charger so you don’t have to worry about the chance of it dying.

6. save money

The sun began to set over the crowds of people at JMBLYA as TI performed his set.

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Who doesn’t like to get concert merch?

Whether you go all out or just want to get the tour shirt, make sure you have money to buy them and to buy anything else you might want that day. Having extra money in your pocket is essential, since many merchandise stores only accept cash.

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Marching to the beat Senior band members join marching music’s major league They were introduced to DCI over a summer band practice, when one night, band members attended a DCI show in theatre. After hearing the first drum corps perform, the boys were hooked.

Tyson said he was amazed by how powerful the music sounded.

“I guess the term I would use is ‘horsepower,’ just the sheer power of the ensemble coming at you with such precision while on the move,” Tyson said.

In DCI, there are 28 individual drum corps that make up the “World Class.”

Corps are based across the country from California to Pennsylvania. During their season from June to August, the corps tour through multiple cities, eventually competing in the championship on Aug. 11 in Indianapolis.

To make it onto a corps, applicants must go through an extensive auditioning process, which includes submitting marching and medical history and fulfilling prerequisites before even trying out. If they make it through this first stage, they then attend a camp to tryout for a specific corps.

Applicants Senior Jack Tyson has played trumpet in the band for four are welcomed by years. After DCI this summer, he will attend Texas Tech other DCI hopefuls, Story Jackson Bednarczyk Photos Submitted

Three senior band members will tour the country playing marching band music for Drum Corps International (DCI) over the 2018 summer. Similar to the NFL for football or the MLB for baseball, DCI calls themselves the major league for marching band music.

Among the three are trumpet squad leader Jack Tyson, brass captain and trumpet section leader Joseph Smrstik and percussion section leader Jay Welke.

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returning members and some of the best players in marching music, all trying to make it onto a corps.

“It was pretty intimidating...because you have a bunch of really good trumpet players,” Tyson said. “You’re like ‘ah, can I hang? Can I look like you? Can I sound like you?’”

After a camp, the drum corps can decide to cut that player, call them back or contract them. If contracted, they’re on the corps for that season but are not paid.

Welke’s audition process was relatively short. In Nov. 2017, he tried out for the Santa Clara Vanguard. Though he’d been to a camp before and knew what to expect, he said the provided tryout music was like nothing he’d ever played before. He was nervous, but he knew he wasn’t the only one.

“Everybody’s feeling the same way as you are,” Welke said. “So you just do your best.”

After the November camp, Welke received a callback. And in January, the Santa Clara Vanguard contracted him for the 2018 season. The Vanguard has had the best drumline in DCI for the past two years and has won six championships in its history. Placing second overall last year, Welke hopes to bring another championship to the Vanguard this summer.

Tyson and Smrstik will be marching and touring together for the Phantom Regiment. The two—known by other band members as “Joe and Jack”—met in ninth grade and have been best friends since. Even so, they weren’t planning on ending up in the same corps.

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“We weren’t trying to do that, but it happened,” Tyson said. “And both of us are so excited for it. We can always ask each other questions, rely on each other, know that the summer gets hard, and it’s hot...but we have each other’s backs.”

Tyson originally tried out for two other corps but didn’t make them. Then he contacted the Phantom Regiment, was offered a tryout, and the corps contracted him in March.

Smrstik’s path to the Phantom Regiment, however, was a little different.

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alumni of Phantom—and because it’s a good stepping stone into the higher levels of drum corps. Before he knew Tyson would be touring with him, he began to have doubts. ”I didn’t know anybody there that was auditioning with me at Phantom, so...I got kind of lonely,” Smrstik said. “I really was missing the friends I was with, and I was thinking ‘could I do this for an entire summer without any of my close friends?’”

Then he caught word a month later that his best friend would be joining him.

“Finally hearing that Jack was doing Phantom really changed the whole experience for me,” Smrstik said. “I just went all in. Doing this with my best friend, it’s like nothing better.”

Though Welke won’t be marching with anyone from his senior class, he’s been to Vanguard camps and knows many of the people with whom he’ll spend the summer.

All three boys are excited for the tour, and Tyson and Welke plan to compete on drum corps for as long as they can.

However, the group understands the sacrifice they’re making—once the season begins, the boys will be on the road for the

entire summer, unable to see friends or family or go on vacations. Occasionally the corps may give their members time to do laundry or rest, but for most of the time, they’ll be traveling on a bus, practicing or competing.

Smrstik says that he’s going to miss graduation parties, the Mr. LISD talent show and his last moments with the senior class among many other little Since he couldn’t make an audition in things he never thought he would. Tyson person, he submitted a video online in believes that the sacrifice is big, but in the December. A month later, the Regiment end, it’s all worth it. sent him a callback, he went to one of their “I think that’s a huge sacrifice that camps and was contracted in February. we have to make,” Tyson said. “I have Smrstik chose to audition for the friends planning to go to Oklahoma and Phantom Regiment because of its see concerts and travel around...I would history—many Marcus band directors are love to, but in a way, this is going to be one of the hardest yet most Senior Jay Welke marches in the band’s program “PrODDigy.” After DCI this summer, he will at- rewarding things I’ve ever done.” tend Oklahoma State University and study Mechanical Engineering.

DCI will take a trip to Mesquite, Texas on July 23 and tour through various other cities in the Lone Star state. Welke invites students to come out to this show and watch the drum corps perform, as he says their shows are much different than the band’s halftime performance.

“I think if people see the high school shows and didn’t really get into them because you’re at a football game, I think you would have a way different time,” Welke said.

This is going to be one of the hardest yet most rewarding things I’ve ever done.

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IF THE SHOE FITS MATCH THE SHOE TO THE GUY Story Marc Kidwell Photos Morgan Maxwell & Chase Martin

In the fashion world girls used to rule with an iron fist when it came to their shoes. Guys would always get the cold shoulder and have their moms buy the cheapest pair at Payless. Times have changed and guys are now taking over the world of fashion shoes.

-Nike SB Janoski Elephant Print -Embroidered Nike Swoosh logo and the whole shoe is leather -Black suede interior

Girls have gotten the boot and now have to climb back up to the top in their combat boots if they want to regain their place in the shoe kingdom. Guys will not step down from their position without a Yeezy Boost 350 being thrown. The new shoe kings are reigning and will not be leaving anytime soon. Play our game of match the shoes to guys and find out if your fashion sense belongs on the throne or in the dungeon.

-Rebel Durango American Flag Cowboy Boots -Leather exterior with double layered rubber red and white soles -No steel toe inside the boot

-Adidas Pharrell Williams NMD Human Race -Acrostic mesh fabric that does not get dirty often -Inside the shoe has a stained glass look and a stripe on the inner tongue shows the authenticity

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Harrison Miner, 10 -He has worn his shoe brand since he was 7 years old.

Nathaniel Fika, 10 -His go to fast food meal is a Big Mac with a large Sprite from McDonalds.

-If his shoes ever got ruined he would politely ask the person to pay for a new pair.

-Fika almost did the splits in but lost traction and slipped too far, almost ripping his pants.

Collin Cross, 10 -If he is at Panda Express, he could be found eating orange chicken with white rice.

-Miner hopes to own a pair of custom shoes when the price is more affordable.

-He likes to buy what comes his way if it is affordable.

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-He has been seen wearing Adidas often around school.

-Cross wishes to own a pair of luxury and very expensive Lucchese cowboy boots.

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FUN SHOE FACTS -Vans was originally called The Van Doren Rubber Company back in 1966 when brothers Paul and Jim Van Doren created the shoe company.

-Adidas was founded by Adolf Dassler who made shoes in his mother’s laundry room in Germany after his return from World War 1.

-Nike’s name comes from the Greek

goddess of victory.

-Converse was the first ever shoe company to mass produce a shoe with a canvas exterior and a rubber sole.

-The Frye Company is one of the oldest shoe companies in America establishing in the mid 1800’s.

-Steve Madden “Remote” High Top -White base color with a grey mesh toe cover and black striping -Memory Foam insole

-Vans x Peanut Snoopy Sk8-Hi -Old Skool style of shoe with bones to replace the typical leather striping -Collaborative design inspired by Charles Schultz the creator of “The Peanuts”

-Hot topic Galaxy Low Tops -Basically Converse shoes -Comfortable and affordable

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Santino Donnino, 11 -He works at Dairy Queen with many of his friends.

Malik Okojie, 12 -He cleans his shoes weekly and tries to never get them dirty.

-Off the Dairy Queen menu, he would buy the 12 piece nugget meal.

-His shoes have helped him get onto a flight to Rhode Island when TSA let him pass through his security check.

Luis Torres, 11 -He has been seen wearing low top Adidas and high top boots around school.

-If his shoes ever got destroyed he would be furious and make someone pay for it.

-Nike Air Mags (A.K.A The Back To The Future Shoes) are is his dream pair of shoes.

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-Luis’s go to fast food order is a ChickFil-A chicken nugget meal.

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-He received his dream shoe for prom, a sparkly black slip on flat.

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Back to their roots Story Kelly Rowe

Before the days of lesson plans and assigning homework, some teachers were Marauders themselves. They remember the days of no phones, even in the hallways, and the parking lot where MHS9 now resides. From their most embarrassing moments to advice for future educators, our alumni reminisced about the good ol’ days.

When did you know you wanted to be a teacher?

Katie Bragg, MHS9

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English 1 (Pre-AP, GT) I’ve been happy here...I see myself finishing my career here.

What’s your advice to future educators?

Sarah Olmstead, MHS9

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Algebra I (+Pre-AP)

“Teaching is so much more about relationships with students than than it is about the content itself. Content can be learned but your ability to interact and engage and to have the stamina to teach them and to love them even when they are making poor choices. You need to love students and you need to love the age group of the populace that you're teaching.”

I’ve pretty much been at this school my entire life.

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believes that teachers don't expect perfection.

She wants students to put less stress on themselves to make perfect grades and value their education instead.

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was involved in color guard her entire high school career. Her favorite memory was competing at World Championships in Dayton, Ohio.

What made you pursue teaching at Marcus?

Shane Rogers

majored in Advertising, but returned to get his teaching certificate. He'll spend hours reading up on History due to how passionate he is towards it.

“My little sister is three years younger than I am and she was learning how to spell. I remember teaching her how to spell ‘apple,’ and she would just go around and say ‘a-p-p-l-e’ just constantly.

And I felt very good because I said I’d taught her something.”

Shane Rogers

Head Coach Boys Basketball

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“When I was 23 I made a goal to be a head coach before I’m 30. I think setting that goal and then going through the processes that it takes to obtain that goal...it’s been a dream come true. I’m super happy to be back. Super thankful for the opportunities...I’ve definitely learned from the different places I’ve been.

You couldn’t make me happier with another job besides Marcus high school.”

If you told me ten years ago that I’ll be the head coach in ten years, I would’ve told you no way.

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Kaitlyn Wilson

has known she wanted to teach the subject since 8th grade. She thought of the class more like "story time" and developed a passion for it.

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Pre-Cal, Algebra II (+Pre-AP)

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Kaitlyn Wilson

We’re so young but it feels so long ago.

US History (+ AP Humanities)

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Whats the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a teacher?

“It’s over said, the students don’t care about how much you know until they know how much you care. And I’ve always told my students that I love them on the first day, and it’s kind of weird but...I know I will. I’m going to love every single one of you by the end of the semester so I already love you. It’s weird to use that word but...I deeply care about you guys. I care about your learning, that’s why I’m here.

David Pike

enjoyed the freedom of being a teenager, but never wanted to go to prom. However, his mother made him ask a girl his senior year, as she wasn't asked during hers.

Marcus has created an atmosphere that makes me want to be here.

What do you miss most about being a student?

“There was something so fun about the fact that you were about to embark on the rest of your life and you have all these different opportunities in front of you, all these different paths you can take, which of course is very scary. But the idea that it’s kind of the beginning to the rest of your life is so liberating and so fun...It’s just a unique time in your life to really figure out who you are, and I think that’s something to be missed.”

What’s the best part of being a teacher?

Jessie Pike, MHS9

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Algebra I, Geometry (+ Pre-AP)

“The kids. Those moments that you have with the kids where you really get to know them, you bond with them. And for me, it’s not even really the teaching the Math part, I enjoy that. But it’s more just the kids feeling comfortable around you, trusting you, having an adult that they can relate to that’s not their parent but they can talk to as well. That’s the best part for me.”

I was the quiet, artsy nerd, I guess.

Design Nick Fopiano

May 14, 2018

Jessie Holcomb

married David Pike in 2016. Although they attended the same high school and college at the same time, they didn't begin dating until 2014, two years after both of them began working back at Marcus.

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Moving on and going forward Skyler Middleton

It had been a week of waiting. My dad said he was on his way to see my mom and I. We hadn’t seen each other in years, and he was finally able to come visit. Every day that week, when I got home from elementary school, I’d race up the stairs to my apartment door. I was hoping that he would be there, waiting for me. Every day he didn’t show up the disappointment grew. He was on his way, he said so.

The ring of my mom’s phone disrupted dinner. We were having frozen dumplings like we always did. Her eyebrows scrunched and she moved into her room.

I could hear arguing. My mom’s voice was strained out of frustration as she muttered profanities. She slammed the door and walked back to the table.

When she sat down, her face relaxed and her lips formed a frown. Her hand reached out to mine, an apologetic look consumed her face.

@_skylerw23 “Your dad,” my mom started as she took in a deep breath. “He was arrested again and isn’t coming.”

I shut my eyes so tight they began to hurt. Tears streamed down my face.

My arms wrapped around my body, as I slipped out of my chair. The harsh carpet rubbed against my legs. My mom sat next to me and placed a comforting hand on my shaking back, but there was nothing she could do. I didn’t understand why I wasn’t enough for him, why he couldn’t quit for me.

It had always been just me and my mom. I was only three months old when my dad walked out, and we found out he was in prison a few months later. He has always had a drug problem, but it rapidly increased after I was born. Meth was his vice.

My mom’s hand clutched mine, squeezing it ever so often. Every time a man entered the room I flinched. Up until that day I had convinced myself that this wasn’t a big deal. But now that I was sitting in that freezing room waiting for my dad to appear, I was terrified.

We had been in the prison’s family area for 20 minutes, but time went excruciatingly slow as we sat in the foldable chairs. I was picking at my nails when he came in. He was 6 ft. and had gained weight since I last saw him.

We made eye contact and my stomach dropped. I have my dad’s eyes. When my dad reached me, he pulled me in for a hug.

His arms were unfamiliar. “Hey sugar bear,” he used my nickname from when I was little. I used to love that.

He was enjoying what he assumed was a surprise reunion, however that wasn’t the case. Ever since I was old enough to understand, having his last name felt wrong. Getting to have my mom's last name was the fresh start I was in desperate need of. I was a part of the Middleton family in heart, but not by law. It felt right.

However if you’re minor, you have to get both parents signatures when changing your name.

So at 14-years-old, I sat across from my father and told him I wished for my birth certificate to read Skyler Middleton.

At first he said no, but after an extensive argument, he agreed. A couple of months later my mom texted me during my eighth grade U.S. history final to congratulate me on my new last name. I ended up failing that final, but the joy that came with the Middleton name was all consuming.

It took me a very long time to understand that his addiction wasn’t my fault. Getting over the heartache that someone caused you in the past is freeing.

You can’t change where you have been but you can decide where you are going.

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Soccer playoffs

Perfect attendance raffle

Parking lot renovations

It’s been over a decade since girls varsity soccer has taken a trip to the state championship, until this April, when the team made their way to round seven of the playoffs. The student body made their way down to Georgetown to support the lady Marauders as they defeated Katy Cinco Ranch in the semifinal and won second place in state.

Though it seems as if we get rewarded for most achievements at school, perfect attendance never made the cut. Now three lucky students will receive a visa gift card every nine weeks for their accomplishments. Finally we can also look forward to seeing our name on the perfect attendance roster in the commons.

Most of Marcus is seeing a much needed facelift over the summer, including the parking lot. From a larger standing area for bus riders, tiered parking spaces, and a wider Dixon road exit, these new improvements will fix many of our parking lot problems. Whether you’re a bus rider or a driver, next year we’ll see a much safer parking lot.

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Living in the present Morgan Maxwell

I knew it was coming, the day I would have to leave everything I knew behind— my home, my safety blanket, my world.

My heart broke when I stopped in the middle of the Medina County Fair to read a text from my dad, “We’re moving to Texas.” It was a great day at the fair with my best friends, and four simple words forced me into real life. I was only 11 but it was time for me to start growing up and rolling with the punches.

When my dad lost his job in 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio, we knew we would be uprooted at some point. While I knew moving was for the best, I still wasn’t ready to leave my life and start a new one.

After tears and long goodbyes, we finally arrived in Texas. As if the move wasn’t bad enough there was another curveball thrown our way. The moving truck didn’t arrive until a week after we

@Morganmaxwell_ did. School started at the same time, so my family and I had barely any clothes and no furniture. We were in a new state with almost nothing. Everything seemed to be so messed up and all I could do is laugh at our situation.

I had to mentally prepare to start over at a new school where kids didn’t know me. They didn’t know that beneath a shy quiet exterior was someone outgoing and brave. I felt like an outcast. I kept to myself, insecure about what the other kids might think of me. I felt alone on the days when everyone talked about what they did as kids together, and I had no one to share those memories with.

My first year in Texas was the worst year of my life. I was an over emotional, 11-year-old girl entering sixth grade. But at the beginning of my seventh grade year I moved to another new school so my parents could be closer to their jobs.

This second move wasn’t as scary because I was ready to come out of my shell and make new friends.

I remember walking into the school cafeteria the first day of seventh grade and people asking me where I was from and who I was. I felt like I found a new place to call home. I finally accepted the fact that my life had changed dramatically.

But it was my new life, and it was time I embrace that. It wasn’t just my life that

changed, it was my parents and siblings’ lives that were changed too. I couldn’t harbor the anger of feeling betrayed or sad because my old life was in the past, and I needed to live in the present.

I found myself trying new things like writing, playing volleyball and connecting more with religion. With all the new things, I found myself happier and more accepting of Texas and what it had to offer.

As six years have gone by, I’ve met friends who have made me realize moving here was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. No, I didn’t grow up with them. But they are the people I get to experience a new life with.

I spent so much time being angry about moving here that I missed out on some great things. I wanted to live in the past and run away from the life I was living in. Through all of this I learned what Gatsby tried to teach us, you can’t recreate the past.

No matter where I am I will always be a Cleveland girl at heart. Not a day goes

by I don’t mention the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Caveliers or Buckeyes. My little town outside of Cleveland and friends there will always be a part of who I have become, but Texas and my friends here have brought out who I am.

Heys — Things we don’t like Crowded Commons

Dirty bathrooms

Speakers in backpacks

The commons seem to get even more crowded every day and have become harder to make through during the passing period. To make it easier for everyone to make it to their next class, students need to stay behind the red barriers. If you want to chat with a friend, take a step inside the red barriers instead of blocking the flow of traffic.

As students of this school, it’s is our duty to keep our school clean. It is very sad and disgusting to see how unsanitary our bathrooms are all over the campus. The janitors work very hard and shouldn’t have to clean up our excessive mess.

At the end of the day we are the ones that can change it if we clean up after ourselves.

While it might seem cool to share your music with the entire school, many people in the hallways just want to walk to class quietly. Be respectful of other students and faculty, and find a less intrusive way to listen to your music. Instead of blaring music around the halls, invest in some headphones if you want to jam out on your way to class.

Design Aeralyn Stinson

May 14, 2018

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The F-word - Feminism Kendall Cooper

The air smelled of ink on paper and the walls were completely concealed by books stacked from the floor to the ceiling.

Sunlight that hadn’t been blocked by the buildings outside streamed its way into the store and made the wood floors seem to glow. I had escaped the New York cold by taking refuge with my two friends in a small, local bookstore.

The journalism convention we were attending at Columbia University was a few blocks away. As I walked towards the endless rows of books, I was surprisingly drawn to the nonfiction section. The words “Girl Up” in bold print caught my eye.

The book was about dealing with subtle and everyday sexism as a young woman.

After reading the description on the back, I rushed to the checkout counter.

A few days later, I was on a plane taking me back home. While everyone

@Kendall_Cooper7 else was passed out from an exhausting day, I was engrossed with Girl Up. I couldn’t read fast enough. Then I came across a metaphor for feminism that instantly resonated with me. It said that the concept of feminism itself is like a lightswitch. Once you turn it on and see your surroundings, you can’t unsee them.

I began seeing my surroundings as they were. The lightswitch had finally turned on, and the world around me was illuminated.

I can’t unsee men blatantly staring at women, myself included, as if we are sexual objects. I can’t undo one of my best friends being kissed by a drunk, adult man who didn’t ask. I can’t unhear a man yelling obscenities at my mom and I as we walked back to our hotel.

I can’t unfeel the confusion and dirtiness that comes from being catcalled at 14 years old. I can’t unfeel my heart breaking when I found out one of my best friend’s mom was raped. I can’t unfeel the frustration of being told to bring a boy with me to certain places for “safety reasons”. I can’t unfeel the confusion of being told my entire life to not go into male dominated fields.

I knew the list goes on far too long, but up until that moment I had been hesitant to label myself a feminist. This hesitation is unsurprisingly common considering the scrutiny feminists face. They’re

Overheard

“I’m gonna freeze my head like Walt Disney.”

“Your sneeze sounds like a kicked puppy.”

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“I have seen a ballet so therefore I am cultured.”

automatically labeled “feminazis” and “man-haters”. My reluctance to embrace the label I knew was right for me came from my conservative upbringing. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was scared. It felt like it was an act of rebellion to call myself a feminist.

I decided that I wanted to own it and stop being so hesitant with the f-word.

I realized that by merely identifying as a feminist, I’m helping break down the walls meant to confine both women and men in our society.

Even though I’m not recognized on a large scale for my beliefs, I’m making an impact by calling out sexism when I see it and by not being afraid to talk about it.

Feminism has helped me to become a profoundly confident person. It’s helped me be unapologetically myself and to ignore those who tell me I shouldn’t because I am a woman. I’ve come to find that feminism isn’t a self-righteous woman in a pantsuit staring at you menacingly as she holds the Feminist Bible.

It’s treating yourself with the respect that the world should be giving you in the first place.

Whether it’s feminism or not, it’s important that young people find something that makes them feel confident in who they are— that makes them feel like they’re a part of something bigger than themselves.

MHS

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Downstairs B Hall “A selfie a day keeps the depression away.”

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Compiled Alex Anderson

“If we die with chicken minis, we die happy.”

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“I will turn my social media empire into a monopoly.”

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End the pressure of perfection Staff Editorial

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“Go to the gym.” “Wear some concealer, it looks like you have some acne.” “Those shorts make your thighs look fat.” “Are you sure you can pull that off ?”

Everytime we log onto Instagram or Twitter, or when we simply walk through the halls, this is what we hear. This constant stream of negativity towards our bodies is shoved in our lives as teenagers.

Even if it’s not directed towards us, we hear it enough to make it imprinted into our thoughts as the truth.

This message of not being good enough isn’t a new problem, but it’s become more and more prevalent with social media, which provides a way for people to anonymously ridicule and be mean to others based on how they look in a photo.

Our worth is determined by how well we can take a selfie, and we're insulted when we use filters to make ourselves appear flawless. We’ve become desensitized from how damaging and negative this mindset and pursuit of perfection is.

In social media, and in our everyday lives the pressure to have a perfect body is constantly present and damaging to

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our self esteem. It’s time to ignore the negative messages, and the unrealistic advertisements targeted towards us.

Most teenagers use social media— we’re the generation that grew up with smartphones practically glued to the palms of our hands. While magazines may be shifting away from proudly announcing their “Top 5 secrets to being a size 2”, Instagram has a more subtle way of telling teenagers these messages.

Instagram isn’t a reality, and it’s dangerous that our society wants to believe it is. Teenage girls should not be worrying about how big their “thigh gap” is or comparing themselves to unrealistic body standards. There’s dozens of teen-agers and young adults who are “Instagram famous,” simply because they look pretty, have a nice body, and they can take a good selfie. Girls shouldn't be ordering waist trainers online simply because Kim Kardashian claims she’s “obsessed” with wearing one to obtain an hourglass figure. We’re being constantly convinced by advertisers that we need to empty our wallets in pursuit of perfection, and fixing flaws we never knew we had.

It’s easy to say that “pretty sells,” but it’s more than just pretty that celebrities and brands are selling — they’re selling insecurity. No one buys FitTea — the infamous dieting tea, promoted by celebrities on Instagram — because they’re happy about their weight. It can be hard to feel confident when there’s scarce representation of yourself in any TV shows, movies, or even in advertisements.

Acne, freckles, dark circles, and stretch marks are all normal. While it’s ultimately up to ourselves on how we view these natural features, they are rarely shown in any form of media. It’s time to let teenagers simply look like teeangers.

We need to realize that social media is not a reality. Surround yourself with positive influences, both on social media and in real life. Recognize when you might be a negative influence on other people, and don’t be afraid to call out peers who are being judgemental. Stop spending money on products that make you feel insecure about yourself. This generation is capable of starting a wave of positive change. It's time to show companies, the media, and our peers, that our insecurity will end.

Has social media ever caused you to feel insecure?

Compiled Marc Kidwell “Yes, I use Instagram and Snapchat and on those apps you see other people's daily lives. [I’ll see] someone go to the Bahamas and I just start to think ‘wow they’re so much luckier than I am.’”

-Isabella Donnino, 10

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“No, I don’t really pay attention to my social media and I don’t get into fads.

-Jayden Nunn, 11

Design Aeralyn Stinson

“Not really, because I don't use social media much. I only use Snapchat to talk to my friends and I don’t post anything.”

-Michael Perez, 12

“Yes it has, whenever I was younger I held myself to a very high standard of wanting to be like other girls. I would look in the mirror, I didn’t see someone I recognized and that’s what pushed my insecurities.”

-Kristen Swilley, 9

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Photos Sarah Newton Design Jackson Bednarczyk

In a double Mound Show-

down, varsity baseball and softball came away with two wins over the cross-town rival Jaguars.

Baseball won 9-0 on Friday, April 13, with softball winning 6-5 on Friday, April 13.

Varsity baseball players stand on the third baseline as they honor America with the national anthem before they begin their game against Flower Mound.

Senior first and third baseman Demetri Petrides has participated in baseball’s Mound Show Down since his freshman year.

At the bottom of the first inning, Marcus players warm up while the umpires laugh at the fans’ posters in the stands.

Junior short stop Julia Leaumont cheers in the dugout for her teamates in their 6-5 win.

Sophomore pitcher Lexi Benson drives off the pitching rubber to put the ball in play against Flower Mound.