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EXCELLENCE HAS A PRICE The new school year is about to commence at Hamilton Southeastern High School. A new senior class, full of energy and swagger, is leading the way while another rookie crop of freshmen wander a bit in the early days of their four-year journey.

It will be another exciting year influenced, in a meaningful way, by the upcoming contributions of our nearly 900 student athletes who will take the field or court this year. These leaders are destined to show they are among the best, whether competing on the field or elevating school spirit to a resounding roar.

HSE has a proud tradition of athletics. Wearing Royals on your jersey means something special to our athletes. It means they have worked and earned something special and they take great pride in challenging themselves while representing their school and community. Our competitors and their coaches pursue winning with vigor, but win or lose, valuable life lessons are forever forged in the athletes’ minds. High school athletics provide our young people with many learning moments including learning to accept challenges, learning to face adversity, learning to work as a team, learning to win with dignity, learning to lose with class,

learning from mistakes and learning to pursue excellence.

Shouldn’t we support the pursuit of excellence?

That is clearly one of the missions of the Royals Varsity Club. The RVC is the non-profit support organization that was insightfully created in 201011 by a group of parents and HSE’s Administration who wanted to assure that HSE’s legacy as a ‘school that cares’ never waned. Athletics is such an important part of our school and community fabric. It is essential that our athletes fully grasp that their success matters. The RVC took on the charge to be the support engine of HSE Athletics to help our athletes train and battle at the highest levels possible as they prepared to be their best.

The Royals Varsity Club has provided over $100,000 in funding in support of all of HSE’s athletes. New weight room equipment, updating the cardio / rehab room, a new Gator for our trainers and portable AED machines are all enhancements that the RVC supported. Annually, one senior boy and girl athlete is awarded a college scholarship. RVC also administers the RAIN (Royal Athletes in Need) fund to help families

enduring financial hardships defray the cost of athletic participation. These are just a few of the initiatives that RVC administers and supports in the effort to keep HSE’s athletic programs vibrant and successful.

RVC has two primary funding mechanisms – memberships and fundraising. Please consider renewing your 2015-16 RVC membership or becoming a new member. There are some wonderful perks for joining the RVC, the most compelling of which is the satisfaction of seeing our athletes, coaches and fans enjoy continued success. Also, please make plans to join our BLACK & BLUE BASH on November 14, 2015.

This annual fundraiser is always a great night for the HSE family to celebrate our young competitors many accomplishments. RVC membership information, and additional information about the Royals Varsity Club, can be found at www.royalsvarsityclub.org.

Excellence has a price. Our athletes pay it daily.

Shouldn’t we support all that is good about high school athletics? Please take that first step and join the RVC. Go Royals!

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BOYS RUGBY: A PERFECT SEASON Writer / Keeley Miller 2015 was a big year for the HSE Varsity Boys Rugby team with a state win, undefeated season, Mudsock victory and recognition as an official school club team.

“The goal at the start of the season for the team was set high, despite this being only the first year for the team as an official school club,” said Head Coach Nico Squadroni.

The team was led by team captain Ryan Echeverria and 2015 MVP Tyler Janney. Both members graduated in 2015 but plan to play rugby throughout college at Colorado State and Indiana University, respectively.

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“I said from the beginning that it was our main team goal to win state,” said Echeverria. “Once we got to that moment at state, we felt prepared and locked in. We had been there and worked hard, and we just had to go out and take it.”

With a final score of 7-5 at the state championship, the team took home the gold.

“It is probably one of the best feelings of high school,” said Janney. “I hadn’t really won anything in sports, and it was the final game of my high school career. It was a really great ending and a really great feeling to finally win state.”

Next season, the team will be led by senior team captain Jacob Forman. Forman has played rugby since sixth grade, persuaded by his brother who was the team captain during his high school career. Following in his brother’s footsteps, he hopes to make the team even stronger.

“I am extremely excited to be captain. I have been waiting three years for this,” said Forman. “My main goal for next season is to create a good foundation for teams to win state because there are going to be a lot of new players.”

Publisher, Tom Britt tom@mascotmonthly.com (317) 496-3599 Editor, Keeley Miller keeley@townepost.com PO Box 36097, Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 288-7101 phone (317) 536-3030 fax The HSE Mascot Monthly is published by the TownePost Network Inc. and is distributed via direct mail and through local merchants to over 17,000 HSE High School district homes and businesses.

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FORCE BARBELL TAKES ATHLETES TO FULL POTENTIAL Whether you are a national strength competitor or just looking to stay in shape, Force Barbell provides a customized training schedule along with first-class trainers to help you meet your goals. Ashmon Lucas, recent HSE grad, has only been training with Force Barbell for one month but has already seen great results. Lucas threw shot put and discus for the HSE track team, reaching a PR of 50 feet for shot put and 147 feet for discus.

“Just in the past month, I have realized that my form and a lot of other things were wrong,” said Lucas. “They have been teaching me to lift. I get up every morning to come here, and that also teaches me dedication.”

Owner Tyler Miller started Force Barbell in 2012 after coaching Division One athletes.

He has an extensive background in sports, including qualification for the 2008 Olympic Trials for shot put. He joined the private training sector after meeting his wife and wanting to settle down.

“A lot of what we do with athletes is injury prevention. Getting everything moving well in optimal performance comes before getting them strong, fast and explosive,” said Miller. “From a technical standpoint, there is probably no place better than Force Barbell for learning the technique of weightlifting.”

Force Barbell has clients from the age of 10 to 67, including Nathan Barna, Strongman 2015 USS Strongest Heavyweight Teen in America.

“I would definitely recommend joining,” said Lucas. “Force Barbell challenges you. They make charts that are suited for you. They analyze you and figure out your strengths and weaknesses, so it is way more personal.”

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VARSITY CALENDAR Row 1: Justin Voskuhl, David Tsetse, Curtis Goss, Alex Wooldridge, Jake Conrad, Ryan Brown, Seth Lucas, Justin Ndah, Chandler Dahlke, Noah Haxton, John Menser; Row 2: Collin Miller, Carter Poiry, Nick Sink, Sammie Carter, Justin Hornbuckle, Greg Miller, Aaron Matio, Will Coudret, Ben Utter, Zach Cash, Jon Lawson, Grant Skelton; Row 3: Zach Mutchner, Logan Holland, Matthew Klink, Brock Burns, Austin Holzum, Jared Payne, Adam Mullett, Joe Myren, Sam Garvin, Nick Mutchner, Carter Lohman; Row 4: Samuel Jacquay, Matthew Nieland, Brian Dechow, Eric Reiser, Brett Cowan, Joe Keller, Max Brooks, Nathaniel Mroz, William Hedrick, Caleb Rutan, Madison Norris; Row 5: Mathew Timmons, Johnny May, Hayden Lynch, Will Madden, Daniel Roth, Alex Paccione, Bradley Sumpter, Nicholas Stecovich, Will Michaelis, Trey Poore, David Vandiver, Logan Beegle; Row 6: Will Darlington, Alex Jessup, Steven McLeish, Eli Self, Ben Rude, Sean Inks, Matt Wilson, Zach Randall, Max Burris, Max Kibble, Zach Boyle, Kyle Wagner; Row 7: Jack Boyd, Kelvyn Thompson, Isaac Couch, Tyler Jahanshahi, Nick Hammond, Rutger Poiry, Cole Russell, Isaiah Phillips, Eric Dailey, Cody Huppenthal, Christian Collier, Kyle Fox, Zach Casler; Row 8: Rylie Williams, Cobie Dillard, Caraharee Vasquez, Arbra Ross, Delind Hooks, Jacob Schlep, Andrew Olexa, Jackson Sweeney, Dalton Potter, Carter Barricklow, Jake Hardee, Evan Schlemma; Row 9: Keziah Wright, Genna Thomas, Kelsey Oliver, Ashley Honan, Britta Seland, Kat Vandiver, Riley Thompson, Bre Zook, Hannah Wallen; Row 10: Coach Kenny Wade, Coach Peter Gorga, Coach Vince Lidy, Coach Jeremy Lohman, Head Coach Scott May, Coach Ricky Trujillo, Coach Toby Jacobs, Coach Matt Ahlfeld

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21 vs. Carmel - 7 PM 28 at North Central - 7 PM SEPTEMBER 4 vs. Avon - 7 PM 11 at Fishers - 7 PM Mudsock Game 18 vs. Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium - 8 PM 25 at Zionsville - 7 PM OCTOBER 2 vs. Noblesville (Homecoming) - 7 PM 9 vs. Bishop Chatard - 7 PM 16 vs. Brownsburg at Victory Field - 7 PM 23 IHSAA Sectionals (TBD)

CROSS COUNTRY

22 vs. Southeastern* - 9 AM 29 at Danville* - 9 AM SEPTEMBER 1 Hamilton County Meet at White River Elementary - 5:30 PM 12 Wildcat Classic Invitational - 9 AM 19 FlashRock Invitational at Northview Church - 9:30 AM OCTOBER 10 IHSAA Sectional *Hokum Karum

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20 at New Castle - 7 PM 22 Kokomo Invitational - 9 PM 27 vs. Brownsburg - 7 PM 29 at Lawrence North - 11 AM SEPTEMBER 1 vs. Harrison - 7 PM 3 at Avon - 7 PM 8 vs. Yorktown - 7:30 PM 10 vs. Fishers - 7 PM 12 Southeastern Showcase - 9 AM (home) 14 at Pendleton - 7 PM 17 at Westfield - 7 PM 19 Warren Central Invitational - 9 AM at Warren Central 23 vs. Lawrence North - 6:30 PM 24 vs. Zionsville - 7 PM 26 Martinsville Invitational - 9 PM 29 at Delta - 7:30 PM OCTOBER 1 at Nobleville - 6:30 PM 6 at Greenfield Central - 7 PM 12 vs. Perry Meridian - 7 PM 15 at McCutcheon - 7 PM 20 IHSAA Sectional

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VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Row 1: Carly Rasmussen, Ashley Perry, Lindsey Schuler, Jacob Foreman, Kennedy Haynes, Kayla May, Haley Butler; Row 2: Coach Kaylee Johnson, Olivia Ebeyer, Sydni Freeman, Kenli Johnson, Kathryn Ternik, Cecilia Vigren, Coach Laura Carr; Row 3: Lydia Eisenmann, Lindsey Schweitzer, Avery Lytle, Zoe Whitaker, Madison Schwarz, Abigail Kerpsack

22 Hall of Fame Invitational - 11 AM 22 Mooresville Invitational - 2 PM 25 vs. Noblesville & Western - 4:30 PM 31 HCC Invitational - 11 AM SEPTEMBER 2 vs. Roncalli & Greenwood - 4:30 PM 3 vs. Noblesville & Carmel - 4:30 PM 8 vs. Anderson & Marion - 4:30 PM 9 vs. New Palestine & Westfield - 4 PM 12 Noblesville Miller Invitational - 12 PM 19 IHSAA Sectionals - 9 AM

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BOYS TENNIS

Row 1: Kayla Greenwald, Katie Kleinhelter, Allison Everidge, Lilly Cummins, Hailey Hess, Sydney Smith, Maddie Mirro, Lulu Black; Row 2: Sabrina Bippus, Audrey Lo, Olivia Recker, Amy Leatherman, Amanda Vosler, Jackie Malayter, Kaylan Simpson, Mackenzie Fowler, Chaise Richards; Row 3: Nicole Weldy, Grace Barton, Audrey Andritsch, Abbie Lohman, Stephanie Clark, Tierra Sydnor, Lucy Bailey, Kathleen Murphy, Abby Jones; Row 4: Head Coach Joe Golden, Allyson Vosler, Kelly Kottlowski, Elle Eichorst, Madison Myers, Grace Andritsch, Megan Trimpe, Rachel Simmonds, Elise Ruby, Coach Dan Loomis

19 vs. Avon - 5 PM 24 at Roncalli - 5 PM 25 vs. Zionsville - 5 PM 26 at Fishers - 4 PM 29 John Shirley Tournament - 8:45 AM SEPTEMBER 1 vs. North Central - 5 PM 2 vs. Brownsburg - 5 PM 3 vs. Noblesville - 5 PM 4 vs. FW Canterbury - 5 PM 8 at Heritage Christian - 5 PM 12 at Greenwood - 9 AM 14 vs. Theodore Guerin Catholic - 5 PM 19 HCC Championships - 9 AM 23 vs. Cathedral - 5 PM 28 vs. Park Tudor - 5 PM 30 IHSAA Sectionals - 5 PM

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TA C K L I N G L E A D E R S H I P Writer & Photographer / Keeley Miller As 6’3” linebacker Collin Miller heads into his final year as a Royal, pressure builds for him to succeed. From the age of seven, Miller has played football. Ten years later, he prepares to lead his team during his senior year while juggling school, family, friends and collegiate offers.

“When I was seven, I just played the game for fun. It was completely different than it is now,” said Miller. “I love the game, and that is why I play it, but now I am bought into the game. I have a passion for football, and it drives me every minute, every hour, every practice.

Some kids come to practice and don’t really want to be there. They feel too tired, but for me, I am ready. I have my pads on, my helmet on, my cleats on, ready to do this. I love the game, and that is why I play.”

Miller has received 17 college offers including IU, Purdue, Illinois and Michigan State. While facing pressure on where to commit, he focuses on staying true to himself.

“Everybody has been pushing me. Everybody has their opinions of like ‘go here, go there,’” said Miller. “The best advice I have ever gotten was from my Knights coach, Coach Dunnuck.

He told me to just let me be me. People have told me that football is going to try and change who I am, but I just have to keep being myself.

Football can try to take over and make you cocky, so I have tried to stay humble.

I don’t want to be some jock type; I just want to be me. I want to be a nice, funny guy that people can just come up to.”

Between practices and games, football has taken up most of Miller’s life, but he wouldn’t want it any other way. During the summer, he wakes up for practice at 6 a.m. for conditioning. During the school year, he practices every day after school with games on Friday, only having Sunday off.

“Football takes your time. It really does. You really only have two days to spend quality time with your friends and family before you go right back to it,” said Miller. “Football is my life. It is me. Anything I do now is for football, but I’m okay with that.”

As a senior with an impressive history, Miller will be expected to step up and lead the team, but with leadership

comes responsibility. He faces pressure to be a role model to others while playing successfully himself.

“The hardest part about playing football is probably keeping your composure when all else goes bad. Anything can go wrong. I play defense, so seeing a quarterback throw a football to a wide receiver for 50 yards and the wide receiver runs for a touchdown angers me,” said Miller. “Just being a role model for the team, you have to keep your composure, and that’s hard. When all else fails, they look to me, hopefully.

You have to show the team that it is all right. You just gotta keep fighting, and it is all right.”

During his high school career, Miller has been through hundreds of practices and games, dedicating hours upon hours to his team.

“We played Brownsburg last year, and we were actually supposed to lose. The whole week, we fought and grinded during the hard hot days. Then we came out and beat Brownsburg, not only winning but shutting them out 38-0, so that was big,” said Miller.

“It shows that if you work hard, it will pay off."

Miller aspires to study criminal justice, wanting a job where he will be able to go out into the field instead of sitting in an office. Academics plays a large role in his college decision, but without football, his dreams might not have been possible.

“Since I was a little boy, I have always known that I wanted to play football for the rest of my life,” said Miller. “I knew that was my getaway because I’m not the smartest kid in school, so I knew as a kid that if I did not get a scholarship, I probably wouldn’t go to college. I knew that I had to get a scholarship to go play.”

But for now, Miller just wants to win.

“The best thing about football is just winning with your team,” said Miller. “The hard work that you put into practice, the sweat, the blood, the players puking or crying – it is all for that moment.

“Winning is the best feeling ever. Winning makes everybody happy. The coaches are happy, the players are happy, the student section is happy. It makes everyone smile and have a good time.

That is what we are going to try to do this year – just keep winning.”

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HAYDEN HUYBERS As Indiana University commit Hayden Huybers heads into her fourth and final season playing HSE Volleyball, she strives to do what she has been throughout her entire high school career – win.

Huybers completed her junior year season as the leading hitter with 460 kills, breaking Purdue and HSE alumn Kierra Jones’ school hitting record. While helping the team to a successful season, Huybers also maintained a 3.6 GPA and managed multiple honors and AP courses.

“For my senior season, I want to win state. That is our goal,” said Huybers. “The team is looking good and we have high expectations.”

The HSE Mascot Monthly Scholarship Athlete of the Month is sponsored by Chef Suzanne Catering (pictured here) who will deliver a healthy dinner and plaque to the Huybers family during the month of September. Congratulations Hayden!

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SOUTHEASTERN SWIM CLUB BUILDS TRADITION ONE STROKE AT A TIME Southeastern Swim Club (SSC), founded in 1989, began as a small club with just nine swimmers, many of whom now have children involved in the club or are part of the coaching staff. The mission of the program was to encourage the swimmers to reach their full potential and develop essential life skills while having fun.

26 years later, the Club has grown to around 300 athletes ranging from five years to collegiate-age and has stayed true to its original mission.

SSC has athletes who swim at the recreational level up to national competitors, yet despite the differences, they are all part of the team.

Over the past year, SSC has celebrated its 25th Anniversary and played a key role in the Club’s new home, a state-of-the-art 50-meter pool at Hamilton Southeastern High School. The new natatorium boasts plentiful and comfortable spectator seating and one of the fastest pools in the state. In addition to individual successes of all the athletes, SSC has been awarded the USA Swimming Level 4 Club Recognition status for maintaining a sound and productive swimming organization and the Silver Medal Club Excellence Award for developing a well-rounded program producing elite athletes, ranking SSC in the top 100 clubs in the country.

Hannah Pugh, 14, states, “For me swimming is more than a sport. It’s

a lifestyle and it makes me a more motivated and focused person. My coaches have taught me how to set goals, persevere and believe in myself.”

In addition to the school-aged programs, SSC offers a Masters swim program for adults and swim lessons for children to introduce them to the joy of swimming as well as teach life-saving skills. Connor Pugh, 8, a past swim school graduate and now member of SSC says that "swimming soaks up some of your extra energy, while Nolan, his twin, likes swimming “because it cools you down when you get hot.”

Among the adult members, John Ruby states, “The SSC Masters coaching staff has helped improve my swimming technique through video analysis and on-deck instruction. I am continually understanding how to be more efficient in the water and correct some bad habits I have acquired throughout the years.” Ruby further commented, “Although lunch and evening practices are available, I’m typically a morning swimmer. With the pool’s renovation, the additional weekday morning practices have been a plus.” There is something for everyone at SSC. For more information, visit www.southeasternswim.org or email joinsoutheasternswimclub@gmail.com.

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