Choesn for Life

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tribal tribune

WANDO HIGH SCHOOL MT PLEASANT, SC

volume 38, issue 4

nov. 16, 2012

JODI // staff

hurricane sandy »8

chosen for life

gobble gobble bang

see pages 10 & 11

preparing for college » 14

season wrap­ups » 22

02 tribal people

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what’s inside » 6

eight in a row

16 blockbuster

sandy hits home

20 winning

For the eighth consecutive year, the Wando marching band has contiued its winning streak at the state championships. Find out more on page 6.

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Students rally to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Read more about what some are doing to help on page 8.

facts & stats

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Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving to be a national holiday in 1863

games

Some of the biggest videogames of the year were released in November -- Halo 4, Assassins Creed III and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Read the reviews on page 16.

at wando

Volleyball coach Alexis Glover has gone down in South Carolina history as the winningest volleyball coach with 745 wins. Read her story on page 20.

thanksgiving statistics 16 pounds: the expected consumption of turkey by the average american

21 guns,

turkey, thanks

Junior Reagan Szubski’s family tradition is to attend an annual turkey shoot. Learn more about her involment with hunting on page 21.

28 challenge

conquered

The JROTC hosted the Warrior Challenge and competed against schools from all over the Lowcountry in a variety of events. Look at pictures on page 28.

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sketch book

Since I was little I always loved animation. I always figured I would do something with art, so my sketch book is always on me.

i­pod

watch

Since the third grade, I have always worn a watch to the point where my tan line was permanent on my wrist. It’s pretty funny, but I got to keep track of time.

Currently I don’t have a computer, so it’s my only connection to any- the room thing. Also, I would die without It is the worst movie ever, quite literally. I am a major movie buff, so music. It’s kind of necessary. it is important to know the really deck of cards bad from the really good. It is the I always have a deck of cards on me prime example of the worst. because I perform magic. When I was five I saw a magician doing basic tricks and from that moment on banjo ukulele It is a combination of both. It has I became obsessed. a very old sound. I joined Ukumy friends lele Club last year and I had nevI am a weird person so it’s really er played an instrument before. I hard to find friends as weird as me. thought “why not?” and it turned They are perfectly weird. out being a lot of fun.

ALL PHOTOS BY BRIA GRAHAM // editor

things I can’t live without

getting to know » senior madison fabian

future plans

My dream goal is to work for Pixar. tor. Either one of those would be Either as a concept artist, charac- amazing.

-- bria graham ter designer or a character anima-

04 tribal news

new school board Five new members were elected to the Charleston County School Board in the Nov. 6 election. Board members said they plan to emphasize literary academics in schools and focus on failing schools in need of improvement.

Chris Collins (North Charleston) Was the only incumbent running for North Charleston; believes teaching styles must be changed to fit the student, that literacy academies are a safety net for success and that charter schools, magnet schools and partial magnet schools provide good options for families.

Tom Ducker (North Charleston) Wants to complement the district’s Vision 2016 program; agrees that literacy is the definite focus and is the foundation for a successful career; believes the district is sufficiently funded through 2016 Michael Miller (West Ashley) Puts a strong emphasis on literacy and plans to make decisions to help bridge the achievement gap between students John Barter (West Ashley) Plans to emphasize early childhood education at the pre-kindergarten level (students not reading on par by third grade are supposedly much more likely to become a high school drop-out); plans to make strategical policies and goals to benefit schools.

Todd Garrett (Downtown) Plans to focus his attention on the failing schools that need to be improved; wants to prepare kids to compete in a global economy, which means improving their skills in reading, writing and STEM subjects.

-- complied by anna crawford

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election 2012:

With reelection of Obama, students, teachers express feelings about outcome sam walker staff writer

Endless campaigning. Unfathomable amounts of money spent. Support gained – support lost.

With the re-election of President Barack Obama Nov. 6, years of campaigning came to an end – but not necessarily the questions about the future.

Senior Deserea Wigfall was pleased with the result of the election. To her, Obama’s victory was a means of promoting acceptance for all people.

“I see it becoming more tolerant all across the board and becoming a place where everyone cares about each other and their well-being,” she said.

“The economy would be the biggest issue; he needs to find a way to make it better and more progressive. I see him exercising his power fairly well, but he also needs Congress and the House [of Representatives] to back him up on the bills he’s trying to pass.”

Many students agree the economy should be first on the President’s agenda.

“His main problem right now is cutting the deficit and getting our debt out of the way,” sophomore Tidal Timmerman said. “He’s really good with the foreign affairs but not so good with the economic stuff, so he could work on that.”

Senior Alex Hendry was dissatisfied with election results, believing the Republican contender’s economic policies would have been more effective.

“I think Romney definitely could’ve cut the deficit in half. He had experience doing that with Massachusetts and Obama did not,” he said.

Hendry said he would ask the Obama supporter for reasons why they elected him. “Why didn’t you just give Romney a chance because in the last four years, Obama didn’t really get anything done,” he said.

Hendry said he would tell the president’s detractors they should not have voted against him just because they do not like him.

“You’ve got to have the facts behind [your thinking],” he said. “Otherwise you just sound ignorant.”

obama:

In spite of the numerous opinions regarding the President’s 2009-2012 term, multiple tangible factors contributed to Obama’s reelection.

AP Government and Microeconomics teacher Misty LeClerc was not surprised by the results.

“If you look at the organization of the campaigns, the fact that the incumbent had no one challenging him in the primary and the challenger had a very tough, drawn-out primary season, I’m really not surprised with how the vote turned out,” she said.

Marketing and business teacher Kirk Beilke said that although he understands and respects the role of the independent, “unfortunately, they’re being overshadowed by the money, by those Superpacs and by the publicity they obtain.”

LeClerc, however, believes money was inconsequential in this election.

“I don’t think [money] had the impact that [donors] thought it would have. If you’re talking about each candidate and Superpacs and special interest groups and non-profit organizations spending well over a billion dollars for each candidate, when it comes down to it I don’t think that money swayed the vote,” she said. “People made up their minds. I don’t think money is why President Obama prevailed at the end of the day.”

What did have an impact at the end of the day, according to LeClerc, was the independent voter.

“You cannot win an election in this country without getting the independents. To get the independents, you have to run a moderate campaign, and because of the primaries, [Romney] was not able to run to the middle early enough,” she said. “It was very impressive to watch him go from the far right to the middle. He did do it very quickly, and that shows in the polls. He did give the president a challenge.”

While the election results will help determine the direction of the country, LeClerc said it’s not just the president who will dictate that. “[Obama] was given a mandate, which means he’s going to set the conversation for the next four years,” she said.

“However, the president is only one position in this government, and what gets done is going to depend on Congress, and we have a divided congress. Unless those two bodies get together, it doesn’t matter what the president wants to do.”

romney:

raised // $934.0 million

raised // $881.8 million

spent // $852.9 million

spent // $752.3 million

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after the final ballot

students take part in election process by working at the polls andrew taylor staff writer Tuesday, Nov. 6 -- a day that was, for many, fraught with anticipation and impatience.

But for seniors Colin Halm and Timothy Pitts, the day brought fresh perspective to the subject.

Working as poll managers for their voting precincts, Halm clocked in for a 12-hour election day at the Park West Recreation Complex while Pitts spent the day at Cario Middle School.

Halm’s decision to work the polls was heavily influenced by his mother -- a politically active woman with experience working on multiple local town councilmen’s campaigns.

“She said to me, ‘I really want you to know how this works.’ I said, ‘All right, fine.’ Then she said, ‘And, by the way, it pays $120.’ I was sold,” Halm said.

Pitts heard of the poll managing job from government teacher Misty LeClerc and applied for the job upon receiving an application in her class.

Pitts jumped at the opportunity.

“I wanted to be able to get some experience and find “You’re standing up the entire time... the entire time. out what poll managing was all about.”

It’s pretty ridiculous,” Halm said.

Managing duties included qualifying and authentiThe numbers were encouraging, seeing as they were cating voters from the registration list, activating the iVo- much higher than the national average which, in this tronic touchscreen booth for each voter, and being avail- year’s election, has dropped by around nine percentage able with emergency paper ballots should the technology points since 2008. fail.

America’s democratic republic relies not only on the Time spent as cogs in the democratic machine proved efforts of adults such as LeClerc, but also on the efforts of inspiring and enlightening. youths who understand their Halm recalls a conversation “Then she said, ‘And, by the potential worth to the ideowith an elderly voter. logical advancement inherent “She said, ‘I haven’t voted way, it pays $120,’ I was sold.” in the advancement of each in 40 years, and I’m voting topolitical party. day.’ I thought that was interInspired by the enduresting that this was such a cruance of their co-workers and cial election,” he said. the willingness of the citizens And she wasn’t the only of Mount Pleasant to contribone -- when asked when he had ute to the continuation of perlast voted by Halm, another elderly voter answered “Ike,” sonal liberty so dear to the American public, both seniors a reference to the 1952 election of Dwight D. Eisenhower. counted their time worth it.

At the end of the day, the voter turnout was unexpectThe heavy time requirements may have proven worth edly high -- Halm and Pitts reported 60 to 70 percent of it. registered voters in their precincts came out, seeking to “Despite the long hours, I may decide to do it again,” ensure the representation of their voice in federal govern- Pitts said. ment.

Halm answered likewise.

“We had already finished 40 percent of our entire pre“It was a really efficient operation…” he said. “I was cinct in about four hours,” Halm said. “We were hustling.” just happy people were getting out to vote.”

But Halm said working wasn’t all fun and games.

colin halm

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briefs

band wins 8 straight

EMILY CAPPELMANN // staff

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Written on the band members’ faces is a look of pure satisfaction -- an air of accomplishment and excitement. A smile plastering every face.

In first place with a score of 96.25 -- also winning awards in high music, high visual and high effect -- Wando took its eighth consecutive championship Nov. 3 at the AAAAA marching competition in Walterboro.

“You come off the field and it’s kind of incredible, and when you finish the last competition on Saturday,” freshman clarinet player Emily Olack said. “You knew that you put everything into it and that you’d done your absolute best. There’s nothing else like it.”

Senior color guard captain Nicki Seidman said she felt the pressure to bring home yet another state title.

“Being a captain, you get a whole different perspective. You don’t feel as confident about winning because you have to see all the negatives, so going into state I was really nervous,” Seidman said. “That made that win the best out of all of them because I knew I did everything I could to help everyone get that win. It ended my four years on a really good note.”

Band director Scott Rush believes his students are what keep the “winning streak” alive.

“When you participate at a national level, it allows you to elevate your standards and make your product better,” Rush said. “I think that’s one of the things that helps motivate not only the staff in terms of what we create, but also the students for them to know how it needs to be performed. You can’t have one without the other.”

With planning for next year’s show already in mind, marching band constantly works to maintain traditions of family and victory.

“It’s nice to have left a legacy of excellence,” senior percussionist Mattson Wiksell said. “It’s been a great experience.”

(1)Senior Grace Goldsten performs front and center during the homecoming halftime show. (2) Sophomore Raven Barnes, junior Carie Franklin and seniors Becca Albers, Kayla Johnson and Grace Goldston perform at the state competition.

(3) Seniors Matthew Ligon, Sarah Hunton and Patrick Magwood celebrate after their victory. (4) The band performs its opener “At the Gate of the Citadel.”

-- alli cherry

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(Left) Exceptional education teacher Al­ lyson Brown receives her flowers from Principal Lucy Beck­ ham for win­ ning Teacher of the Year 2012­2013.

A student congratulates Brown with a hug.

brown wins teacher of year Exceptional education teacher and swim coach Allyson Brown won the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year Award Oct. 29.

When Brown turned the corner to her classroom door and saw Principal Lucy Beckham and assistant principals gathered around, she was in complete shock. All she could do at the moment was smile.

“I was surprised and shocked and honored,” Brown said.

notable achievements

Staff Robin O’Hara was awarded staff member of the month for November. “I was so excited to find out that I am staff member of the month. I enjoy working at Wando with this great group of people.”

Beckham proceeded to put the Teacher of the Year sash on Brown, who was presented with beautiful flowers.

As she walked into her classroom, all of her students and some colleagues were standing and cheering for her, so proud of her achievement.

“She’s a super dedicated teacher: she works with the special needs population, and she’s able to balance that also with swimming,” Assistant Principal Robert Woody said.

--ellie mcdermott

Senior Austin Bu­ choltz won All-Star Cast Member of the SCTA competition.

“I felt like there were The Interact Club is organizing a book drive for the a lot of people who The Dance Company will be hosting a Mini Dance Lowcountry Orphan Relief, which provides books in ad- deserved it. I wasn’t Camp Dec. 1 to raise money for the group’s spring trip. dition to clothes and supplies for children entering the or- considering myself.”

The camp will include two sessions: a 9 a.m.-12 p.m. phanage. They are currently trying to collect books for high

» dance company plans mini-camp in december

» interact club seeks books in relief drive

session for kids ages four to nine and a 1-4 p.m. session for school age children. Bring any appropriate high school age kids ages 10-14. Campers will work on choreography and books to room B-209 for donation. technique while at the camp.

The cost is $30 for one session and includes a dance bag. Registration for the camp is done through Wando Community Education.

English teacher Linda Fraser was awarded teacher of the month for November. “I was very happy to be chosen teacher of the month.

I’ve always loved teaching; its been my life’s calling.”

Senior Erin Wil­ lis won Entrepreneur of the Year by Motley Rice. “I was glad to win because I was offered jobs, scholarships and connections because of it.”

» robotics team takes second in competition

» college board names 87 as ap scholars The 2012 AP Scholars from Wando have been announced -- a total of 191 scholars with an average score of 4. AP Scholar was granted to 87 students, meaning they received scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams. AP Scholar with Honor was granted to 47 students, meaning they received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of at least 3 on four or more of these exams. AP Scholar with Distinction was granted to 57 students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of at least 3 on 5 or more exams.

The robotics team competed in the South Carolina Regional Invitational Workshop on Oct. 13, taking home second place out of 24 teams. The team spent four weeks preparing for this competition, a total of six hours, and created a mechanical robot.

In order to compete, the robot had to make a certain amount of baskets in a hoop and be able to balance on a ramp.

“Our little three team wedge went all the way up…We had to shoot, we couldn’t make enough baskets to win first place, but we didn’t come far away from winning,” mechatronics teacher Mark Novak said.

-------------Trident Tech will offer Biology 101 and 102 as well as Anatomy 210-211 classes in the spring semester.

Senior Madison Fa­ bian won second in his age group for his artwork at the Coastal Carolina Fair. “I was actually pretty astonished to get something because there were so many other good pieces and I didn’t think I would get any recognition.”

Senior JaRod Ascue won second place in his age group for his artwork at the Coastal Carolina Fair.

“I felt shocked but really proud to have finally achieved some notoriety,” he said.

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scope o f sandy perfect storm for selflessness junior teams with key club to start sandy relief effort sarah russell staff writer As junior Kasey Cox watched as the camera panned across the wreckage Hurricane Sandy had inflicted on her home state of New Jersey, she knew she had to help.

Within a matter of days, with the help of Wando administrators and the Key Club, Cox started the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund.

Cox and both of her parents grew up in New Jersey. Leav-

severe than those in the past.

“We didn’t think it was gonna be as bad as they were saying it would be. We’ve had other hurricanes like that, but we were wrong,” Cox said.

“I think that’s why so many people didn’t evacuate on time. They thought it was gonna be just another storm.”

But after Sandy hit, Cox and others were shocked. What had been classified as only “post-tropical” storm days before had wreaked havoc on the Jersey Coast.

The storm surge, boosted by a full moon, included widespread power outage, 80-mile per hour winds and extensive flooding.

“We felt helpless just watching the news and not being able to do anything,” Cox said.

“This is the first time since moving to South Carolina that there was a crisis where my family may have needed help, and I couldn’t be there,” Kasey’s mother, Diane Cox, added.

Cox’s father decided to drive up the following day in order to bring generators, other supplies and much needed help.

“My father is a retired police detective.

He is not the kind of person who will panic under pressure. When he told me that he was overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start, I knew I had to get there as soon as possible,” Mr. Cox said.

What the news showed could not have prepared Mr. Cox for the destruction he saw in Atlantic City.

“It was 10 times worse than what the news was showing. He said people didn’t have homes to go to,” Cox said. “They lost everything,” With daily phone calls from her father reminding her of how dire conditions were, Cox soon realized she needed to do something.

Her first step was to email Principal Lucy Beckham. With her mother’s help, they told Beckham about their desire to make a

ing behindclose friends and relatives, Cox moved from Brick, N.J. to Charleston the summer before her freshman year.

“All of my family is still there and all of my friends from middle school that I keep in touch with. My best friend lives there,” Cox said.

Cox has close ties with the area where Sandy hit the hardest.

“I have so many memories there.

That’s where I grew up, and pretty much everywhere I grew up is gone,” she said.

“It’s just sad.”

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difference for Sandy. Cox met with Beckham the following day.

Beckham, recalling the effects of Hugo on Charleston, is optimistic about the fund.

“I hope that we can find some way for Wando High School’s students and faculty and staff to bring some significant help to the people up there,” Beckham said. “We live in a coastal city – this could be us.”

With Cox’s help, the Key Club will be running the drive. Members are collecting monetary donations before school under the rotunda and during lunch in the media center. The money the drive generates will go to one family or business that Cox and her mother choose.

Donations will be collected up until Christmas break.

Cox’s parents are thrilled with their daughter’s initiative and thoughtfulness.

“I have been so wrapped up worrying about my family that I didn’t think of starting any kind of relief effort,” Mrs. Cox said. “I am so proud of her,” “When a child does something so selfless, you know you are on the right track as a parent,” Mr. Cox said. “I couldn’t be prouder to be Kasey’s father.”

In the meantime, Cox plans on doing her part to help out victims of Sandy.

“I’m going up for Thanksgiving. I’m gonna be volunteering at some shelters that they’ve set up. I’ll be in Atlantic City, Belmar and Brick,” Cox said.

Despite watching her friend’s and family’s homes and city destroyed, Cox finds comfort in knowing that she is trying to make a difference.

“I know it’s not gonna bring back the shore, but I hope we can bring a part of it back.”

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COURTESY OF JEANNIE ZURICH

SARAH RUSSEL // staff

COURTESY OF JEANNIE ZURICH

(Clockwise) Junior Kasey Cox stands by her donation bucket set up in the media center. All the money goes towards the relief effort for those states affected by the storm.

(Top right) Piers and decks were ripped from their original positions and spread down the coastline.

Buildings along the New Jersey coastline were torn down by the wind and left in ruins.

and faculty share their personal hurricane sandy connections: students stories relating to hurricane sandy

Junior Brenna Walsh visited her former home of Bernardsville, N.J., the weekend before Sandy hit. The short trip to visit old friends turned into a week-long ordeal once the storm invaded the Jersey Shore and New York.

Walsh’s family and friends were affected by the storm and the damage done.

“A lot of people on the shore lost their houses; my friend Connor’s house was lifted off the foundation and moved three blocks over due to the water,” Walsh said. “I have family in Breezy Point and Long Island, New York, and their houses are gone; there’s nothing there anymore.”

Facing the devastation, Walsh has a newfound sense of appreciation for the safety of her family and friends.

“It was really sad to see all these houses destroyed, but we were thankful we weren’t on the shore where houses were completely washed away,” Walsh said.

-- alli cherry

ALL PHOTOS BY BRIAH GRAHAM // editor

junior brenna walsh

junior sam coeyman There are no lights, no heat and no hot water.

Two days without power, and Sam Coeyman is tired of playing cards.

A day before Sandy hit, Mayor Stephanie Rowlings-Blake declared a State of Emergency for the city of Baltimore, Md. Just one day before, Coeyman attended the wedding of his brother along with the rest of his family. What they didn’t know was that when the hurricane struck they would be trapped in Baltimore for three days -- two of which were spent entirely without electricity.

For Coeyman this meant cold showers and no cell phone, not to mention any lighting.

“During the day it wasn’t really a problem seeing and at night we would use flashlights and candles,” Coeyman said.

The house he was staying in belonged to his aunt, and although there weren’t many neighbors, Coeyman had his family to keep him company.

--caroline rothkopf

english teacher jeannie fox For days the wreckage of Hurricane Sandy covered the screens of millions of televisions. For many Americans, though terrible, Sandy was not a personal issue.

For English teacher and yearbook advisor, Jeannie Fox, however, the damage hit close to home. Fox grew up where the hurricane hit, and her family still resides there today. “My mom lives in New Jersey right by New York City, so she was without power for about a week. So that meant no heat, no hot water, no cooking, no refrigerator. . . she lives by herself so I was worried,” Fox said.

Her other family members live in Brielle and Manasquan. “Luckily, they are not beach front property, but they do have trees down and damage to their front yards,” Fox said. “Some of them had generators, so that helped. They dealt with it as best they could. They had grills; my mom didn’t have a grill and she’s in her ‘60s and lives by herself ,so I was worried about her. The others at least had each other.”

-- madison ivey

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COURTESY OF THE LEWIS FAMILY

Junior Kelsey Lewis poses with her new brothers, Nate and Aki. The Lewis parents traveled to Uganda this past summer to get to know Nate before bringing him home. Aki joined the family soon after.

two new brothers bring joy to lewis family lucie wall staff writer It was midnight when Laura and Stephen Lewis arrived in Uganda to meet their son. One a.m. when they arrived at the house to stay with him. “He was sound asleep,” Laura Lewis said of meeting Nate, their now twoand-a-half year-old son for the first time. The next morning they woke up to Nate staring at them: “[He was] trying to figure out who we were.”

Nate, short for Nathaniel, and his brother Aki were adopted by the Lewis family over the summer. Both came from different backgrounds but were welcomed into the Lewis family as new family members and brothers.

Near the end of July to early August, Laura and Stephen traveled to Uganda to get to know Nate, their soon to be son. They stayed with him for five weeks before bringing him home. “It was very surreal because you spend months waiting for this child and praying for them, and it almost seems like a dream that you’re looking at this child that is now your son,” Laura said after finally meeting Nate.

“Nate got really close to my parents in Uganda,” said Kelsey, their middle daughter and a junior who had to

stay behind, “I Skyped with my parents and Nate.”

But she still was anxious about meeting her little brother.

On the day of his arrival, Lewis and her sisters, Skylar and Ashley, with a group of friends and family waited anxiously for their new brother at the airport. She couldn’t hold back her tears. “We thought he was going to be scared and timid and stuff, but he had this huge smile on his face,” Lewis said.

Before the family and friends left the airport with the new member of the Lewis clan, they all prayed for their new family.

“We were praying about it, what name to give him and stuff, and we heard about the name Nathaniel which means gift from God,” Kelsey said on how they got to choose the name instead of picking the one he had originally.

For Aki, a six year old originally from Ethiopia, the process was a bit different.

“It’s called a disrupted adoption. It’s when they have been adopted, but it just doesn’t work out.”

So was the story of Aki. “It just wasn’t meant to be,” Kelsey said of the disrupted adoption.

They knew that adopting Aki was what they were meant to do. “We had been praying about starting the adoption process again, we knew we wanted to adopt a brother for Nate,” Mrs. Lewis said. They had actually known Aki before the adoption, as he lived with a local family.

Aki had been staying with the Lewis family for a bit to get used to the family, and asked them one day when he was going to go back to his other house because he needed to go to school.

“We were like ‘Well we were thinking you could stay with us forever. He goes, ‘Really?’ then goes ‘Yay!’” Kelsey said. “He runs up to my dad and gives him a hug and says ‘You are the best daddy ever!’”

Kelsey and her sisters asked excitedly if they could be his sisters, and Nate would be his brother and their mom could be his mom, “He said, ‘Yes yes of course, I love you!’” she said. The family was finally complete, with two brothers and three older sisters to look after them.

“We just knew he was meant for our family, we were just thrilled that God brought him into our lives,” Mrs. Lewis said of Aki. The two brothers have adapted quickly to their new home. Kelsey said it was also helpful that they both were adopted from Africa and had that bond of a similar beginning. “They get along really great,” Mrs. Lewis said.

The boys do speak English, Kelsey said, “Aki speaks English very well. Nate is learning, he is only two and he will sometimes speak in Ugandan.”

The Lewis family will be sure to keep the boys’ culture alive. Ugandan items that their parents brought back remind the boys of their African heritage, and Kelsey hopes to visit the orphanage Nate came from next summer. Nate, who was adopted from Uganda, is required visit his home often. “In the court order, its is written we have to go back every five years until he reaches 18 years of age,” Mrs. Lewis said.

“Adoption is always going to be part of my life,” Kelsey said. Kelsey said she wants to adopt children when she is older, as well as having some as her own so that her kids will have the same experience she is having. Even though it was a long 10 months waiting for one brother, then another quick six weeks for the other, it was worth it for the Lewis family.

“It’s not the same, but it’s a good different,” Kelsey said.

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rylands family grows after adopting two children staff writer “I think you should adopt a brother for me.”

One day in the car with his mother, the only biological child of Tom and Angie Rylands, 8 year old Tommy, decided he was interested in a new brother.

His parents didn’t think very much of this remark.

They continued on with their life.

But soon after, they became overcome with the idea.

Once their hearts were made up, in no time at all, they were shown their new son.

A year later, freshman Shen Jun Chi of China, now named Colin, is starting to learn English.

“He stole our hearts almost instantly and we knew that we were meant to bring him home to our family,” Mrs. Rylands said.

Bringing Colin home was a more urgent case than normal adoptions.

Colin was 13 years old when the Rylands began the adoption process. In China, a child loses his eligibility to be adopted at age 14.

“There are circumstances where kids are released on their 14th birthday, given a little bit of money and a backpack and say ‘good luck to ya’ and they go out and literally live on the streets,” Mrs. Rylands said.

With this in mind, the Rylands rushed into action to bring home their son.

Signing on with an adoption agency, they started their journey — one of paperwork and patience.

After the child has been chosen, the family must wait for approval before going forward with the process. The typical adoption process takes from 12 to 16 months and costs around $30,000.

Colin was a different story. He had a time limit, which meant the Rylands had to go through the entire process and raise the money in four months.

“I’ve got many miracle stories I could tell you where money literally just fell from the sky,” Mrs. Rylands said.

Luckily, just days before his 14th birthday, Colin was safely connected with his new family.

During the process of adopting Colin, another little boy with brown eyes stole the hearts of the Rylands.

A few months later, Cameron joined the family.

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Freshman Colin Rylands laughs along with his mother, Angie Rylands, and brothers, Cameron and Tommy. The Rylands family is in the process of raising money to adopt two more children from China.

Cameron was a similar case to Colin. His 14th birthday was coming quickly and the family had to speed up the process in order to adopt him. In eight short weeks, Cameron was brought to his family on Christmas Eve. After starting his new life, his parents started to notice he did not look like a normal 14 year old. Medical tests showed that Cameron was only eight years old.

“Can you image him aging out on the street at 10 years old because his papers said he was 14?” Mrs. Rylands said.

The adjustment period for the two boys has been relatively seamless. It’s been much easier for Cameron, having someone living with him who speaks the same language.

But Colin came to a new family with a complete language barrier.

Colin said moving to America has been a fun experience, but it is very different living with a new family.

“Colin had the toughest time because he had nobody here who spoke his language,” Mr. Rylands said.

He had very little English practice, but has since learned to communicate with his parents and brother.

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“Going from Chinese to English is the hardest language transition because there is such a difference in the languages,” Colin’s English as a Second Language teacher, Angie Curry, said. “Colin is doing great socially and is very involved in his church youth group.”

With the two boys settling into their new homes, Tom and Angie decided they were ready for more.

At first, they decided on just one. The bunks in the house were becoming full and having five boys would be a little much.

But as they thought about it more and more, they decided that both Cooper and Conner, two boys up for adoption in China, belonged with them. They are currently raising the money to bring the boys home in the next couple of months.

One night in the car, on the way to the football game, Colin asked his mom about the boys he saw on the computer screen the night before. She told him about him, and his age.

But she also mentioned that although adopting new babies was a lovely thing, it was expensive and many sacrifices would have to be made in order to even consider another child.

Colin looked her in the eyes and said, “It’s true, Mama. We would have to lose a little, but he. He would get a lot!”

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nurse

For Carter Ainsworth, hospitals are a familiar environment. He is an intern at the Roper St. Francis Hospital, working three times a week. So when job shadow day came around, his choice was clear. He would shadow a nurse working in the ICU (intensive

care unit).

“I’m interested in the health care profession, and being in the hospital allows me to see a lot of different patients so that maybe I can learn what interests me,” Ainsworth said.

The moment he stepped into the patient’s room, he was taken back by what he saw. “The patient had a mask on giving him oxygen, and he was entirely unresponsive, not aware of his surroundings and had his mouth stuck wide open,” Ainsworth said.

What he later found out was that the patient suffered from MSA, or Multiple Systems Atrophy.

Nobody really knew anything about the disease, so the nurse suggested that Ainsworth research vital information about MSA to help the family have a better understanding of the patient’s illness.

“I actually got to go into the patient’s room and answer questions his family had,” Ainsworth said. “It was really cool; I felt like a doctor.”

Not only was Ainsworth able to experience hospital life firsthand, but he was also allowed to communicate with the family in a professional manner based on his research.

“The family was a bit confused at first, but I came out feeling really good that I was able to give them closure on the diagnosis,” Ainsworth said.“It was definitely a good learning experience for me.”

--caroline rothkopf

trumpet teacher

Job Shadowing Day for some was just an excuse to miss school, but for Paul Forrester it was an opportunity to get a glimpse of a possible career.

He traveled all the way to USC’s School of Music to shadow Professor James Ackley, the trumpet professor, and Dr. Scott Weiss, director of bands for the university.

Forrester is serious about music and plays the trumpet for the Wando band and plays piano on the side. “In the future I want to become either a music teacher or a musician,” Forrester said. “It was a great experience and I’m really glad I got the chance to go.”

Throughout the day he watched the band practice and attended a few private trumpet lessons. “I learned a lot about teaching that will really help me,” Forrester said.

He mentioned that USC is definitely a school that he’d like to apply to in the future because of their great program. “It was sort of a tour/job shadow day all in one,” Forrester said.

--caroline rothkopf

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Sophomore Rosa Marie Compton not only loves children but has a personal passion for helping people with disabilities. She chose to shadow Courtney Pricket, a physical therapist at a nearby school, along with Pricket’s team, which included a speech and occupational therapist.

“What they pretty much do is just help kids who have disabilities be able to function as well as they can and just working with their disabilities and everything,” she said.

While at the school she met many children. “There were kids with a lot of different types of disabilities. Some were autistic, one had Down Syndrome [and] one was fighting cancer,” she said. “They were all really cool and I hadn’t seen those types of disabilities before, so I got to learn a lot about that.”

While there, Compton realized a few things from watching the kids. “You kind of underestimate some of the kids’ abilities at first, but when you actually see them you really understand more about how they’re a lot like you,” she said. “They have a lot of similarities, so that was cool.”

Overall, she said the experience was a helpful one. “I wasn’t really sure about it [occupational therapy] before, but afterwards I really enjoyed it, so I think that’s what I want to go into,” Compton said.

--sarah yergin

military

For job shadow day, senior Jenny Bailey shadowed her father, a deputy commander of the Naval Base, to learn more about what her father dedicates his time to every day.

“My dad’s been in the navy for 20 Junior Taylor Ireland is consideryears, and it was interesting to see him work in the Air ing a job in the medical field, but beForce and see what his new position was and see the Air cause she dislikes blood, her main foForce side of the base. I’d rather be an event planner and cus is in a career is as a nutritionist. For work with people,” Bailey said. shadow day, she planned to shadow a The day started off with a tour around the base and nutritionist at the Mt. Pleasant Roper Bailey meeting her father’s colleagues. Bailey got a unique Hospital, but instead toured the hospi- ally nice,” she said. “Usually [I] get mean nurses when I go opportunity when she got to see where drug and bomb tal with a group of eight, witnessing things from the inten- to the nurse, but everyone was really nice.” dogs trained. “I got to also meet the trainers, which was According to Ireland, the experience enlightened her sive care unit to a foot surgery. really interesting. I saw the gravesite where the dogs who “I watched a foot surgery – it was gross -- and we saw about some aspects of working in a hospital. “It involves have been over in Iraq or Iran, where they bring their bodhow some of the medical machines worked,” Ireland said. a lot of paperwork, and you have to know how to do that ies back and bury them or if they died on the base,” Bailey “We got to use those, and then we went to physical therapy kind of stuff,” she said. Even with the paperwork, however, said. she claims that as long as she doesn’t have to work with to play on all of the machines that they have.”

Her favorite moment came when she got to hang out While going from area to area in the hospital, she was blood, she still wants to be a nutritionist. with and learn from the bomb squad team that works on --sarah yergin surprised by the friendliness of the staff. “Everyone was rethe base. “I tried on their uniform, which are kinda heavy, and also they took me around and showed me the types of bombs they found and told me how to tell if the bomb is a dud or if they could possibly be explosive,” Bailey said.

Absolutely positive, I would do it again.

44% The day proved to give Bailey insight on her father’s job and the Air Force in general. “I learned there is a bunch Positive, but I realized I don’t want to do that job.

19% of different types of levels to the Air Force and that each Negative, I didn’t put enough effort into it.

1% team affects the other one,” Bailey said.

--madison ivey I didn’t do it.

36% -total polled: 174

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co-editor in chief Going into the work force right after college is not as common as it once was.

Right after high school? It may limit job opportunities. But after the Center for Advanced Studies at Wando – the building being built across the street – is completed, some Wando students will be able to graduate high school with not only a diploma, but with a job certification.

According to Principal Lucy Beckham, the new building, expected to open in August 2014, will be a place for high school students to explore their future career options and further their training.

“Our idea is that all students are going to need further education in training, so we see this as a way that some students might graduate and work toward a certification,” Beckham said. “The courses they take or the content they take toward certification might fit in later into a two-year program, which might fit in later into a four-year program, and the concept is a really important new concept. It’s called stackable credentials.”

Rather than receiving an entire education at once, the concept of stackable credentials allows a student to gradually earn a degree or certification by building upon their education. An example lies in manufacturing.

“Manufacturing requires a lot of skill, so the manufacturing industry has created

a system where you can finish high school, have a silver on the Work Keys Test and apply for a program to get work experience,” Beckham said. “After months of work experience, you can get an entry level job while you continue to work toward a oneyear certificate from Trident in that area – so that’s one year of college. After that, you can continue to work in the field toward an associate’s/two-year degree.”

“You stack it – so what you count in the beginning also can count for the next thing,” she continued. “When you get that degree, it can count toward the next one, so the students can progress at their own rate as far as they want to progress without them starting over and over as long as they stay in that pathway.”

According to Beckham, it will not only offer additional AP and dual credit courses, but opportunities for students who want specialized training.

“What I think we’re going to have is a wonderful blend of choices for students.

Some course paths will lead to four-year degrees. Some will lead to two-year degrees, and some will lead to industry certifications in the field,” Beckham said.

For example, the building will offer a cosmetology program.

“It will be possible for a student to go through the program in cosmetology and get the required number of work hours… take the course work, sit for the state exam and graduate high school as a licensed cosmetologist,” Beckham said. “Now that’s industry certification. If you go to cosmetology school after high school, it’s going to cost somewhere between $15,000 and $20,000 for that same education. Now, it’s

hard. I think they have to do something like 900 work hours in the two years they’re in high school – the place would be open at night – it would run like a beauty shop.

There would be students learning under the direction of a certified instructor.”

There are also similar programs for students who want to be mechanics, EMS technicians or go into health sciences.

According to Beckham, there are also paths for students who want to work toward a degree.

“Students can get the first two years of college at Trident, and in many cases transfer that to four-year colleges. We have students not interested in technical careers, but wanting to go to four-year colleges,” she said. “Trident has plans with the fouryear colleges – called transfer-programs.

There’s two kinds – transfer programs where you’re just taking the general first two-years of college at Trident and then you’re going to go to College of Charleston.

Then they have a specific – like a two-plustwo program – where if you take two years at Trident Tech and engineering, you have a guaranteed transfer at the University of South Carolina or the Citadel in engineering.”

Between providing technical training to dual-credit to AP courses, Beckham is excited for the opportunities the building will provide.

“I see it as a transition center to college – college and careers,” she said. “In other words, qualified juniors and seniors will get a more collegiate experience while in high school and they’ll leave high school either with advanced standing in college or better prepared to lead the work force.”

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2012 graduate Devon Barkley made the biggest decision of his life his senior year at Wando when he decided to attend Greenville Technical College. For Barkley, this was the best choice he’s ever made.

A technical school education can be a better option for students looking to receive vocational training.

Barkley made good grades at Wando and took AP and Honors classes, but he had an exact plan for the future that didn’t involve four years at an expensive college.

“I’m majoring in automotive technology and Greenville Technical College has one of the best programs in the state for my major,” Barkley said. “It’s so much cheaper, and I love the fact that there are accelerated programs that allow you to finish school early and get out into the world and start work immediately.”

He is getting a higher education without the price tag. “I take challenging courses and I feel like the teachers are very qualified in their trade,” he said.

Barkley is taking full advantage of his schooling and its benefits. “I can get my associates degree in a year and one semester and that’s one of the main reasons I decided to go. Once I’ve got the education I need, I can really start my life and my plans for the future,” Barkley said. “It also puts you in a position to focus more on your specific career interest.”

--caroline rothkopf

future focus

For technical college student, Savannah Hutchinson, a normal day consists of working at two jobs and taking part-time classes in the afternoon at Trident. In the spring her classes will be full-time, and next year she will be looking into transferring to CSU or College of Charleston. Much of her reason for attending Trident was financial.

“I don’t eat out a lot and I work and I’m just being smart,” she said. “I just keep school as my main focus because I’m paying for like half of my schooling, so it has to be my focus. If I don’t make enough money then I don’t get to go to school.”

According to Hutchinson, the schooling at Trident is often under-rated. “I still think it’s the same quality of education as the university and also, the class sizes are smaller so you get more of the one on one attention.”

Another thing she finds helpful is the way technical school accommodates to her schedule. “For anybody it takes a lot of adjustments when you jump right into college,” Hutchinson said. “It depends on the person but when you go off a lot of people have trouble adjusting their schedule to what’s new to them and by going to a smaller college and more local, it gives you time to kind of get your feet wet and it’s not so much of a shock. “

--sarah yergin

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three games to last a year

black ops 2

Call of Duty, the franchise that just won’t die, is back with Black Ops 2. It’s not another lame MW3. Treyarch (the producers) made some huge switch-ups that will be exciting for new players or even seasoned vets such as myself.

Here are the three biggest changes.

First, the campaign is now affected by the player’s choices and has various results because of them. These may be as simple as picking a weapon or as difficult as deciding whether someone lives or dies. These Master Chief has been asleep for four may seem small at first, but they can have years, getting some much deserved rest. Afa huge impact on the rest of the game. The ter bringing the Covenant war machine to choices are not obvious because Black Ops a screeching halt at the end of Halo 3, he 2 has set a new precedent in the franchise awakes to a universe falling to pieces, and it for decent story writing. The story writer is all up to him. this time around was David S. Goyer, the In Halo 4, you must once again save writer of The Batman Films. The difference the human race, but this is not the most with this campaign is the emotional in- staggering part. You must also save your volvement. When playing, it does not feel trusty AI Cortana who is experiencing like a total bro-fest. Instead, you question rampancy. To be precise, she is deterioratthings and are unsure how you feel about ing quickly and will soon think herself to “the bad guy’s” actions. death. With new producers at 343 Studios The second change, my personal fa- comes new enemies. They are, to say the vorite, was Treyarch’s development of the least, frustrating. There are the knights.

10 point system. Every item is now worth a With their arrival comes new weapons and point. This by itself keeps things the same, new abilities. They can teleport in the blink but things are never that simple. You can of an eye. One of their arms is an axe they spend up to three points on something will use to chop you to pieces whenever called a “wild card.” These wild cards allow you get too close. They also come with two the player to break the normal class rules partners who will make you lose your temand do things like have six perks or a pri- per more than once. If this is your first Halo mary weapon with three attachments.

Finally, everybody’s favorite, zombies.

They went bigger and bolder by adding Transit. Transit is basically a zombie adventure mode. The map is bigger, the puzzles harder and the characters even crazier. With these new changes, Black Ops 2 is anything but another boring addition to the COD family.

--wesley maszk

AC 3

As with previous games in the Assassin’s Creed series, the game consists of a two part story. One takes place in the near future and follows Desmond Miles, and the other follows his ancestors lives through the use of the animus. The primary and ultimate goal in this game, as well as its predecessors, is to combat and eventually stop the Templars from taking over the world. The historical aspect of this game takes place in the years before, during and game, I would suggest playing on normal. after the American Revolution. In AssasIf this is your first video game, you will sin’s Creed III, the protagonist is a Native have trouble on easy. What the campaign American assassin, Ratohnhakéton, who is lacks in length it makes up for in gripping later identified as Connor.

This game has a ton of improvements, cutscenes, gorgeous maps and music that and it easily ranks as one of the best in never gets old. the series.

One improvement in Assassin’s And what you’ve all been waiting for Creed III from its predecessors is a new -- the online experience. 343 has created massive map, spanning across the North something to be admired. In a step forEastern colonies.

This -in addition to a ward for the modern gaming age, you can new more fluid movement while free runnow make custom load outs for the start of ning -provides a more realistic appearevery game. The load out allows the player ance to the game.

The graphics in this game to alter the primary weapon, secondary are amazing, adding a HD appearance. weapon, grenades, armor ability, tactical package and support upgrade. Easily my With the ability to play in cities such as favorite feature-- ordinance drops. Halo Boston and New York as well as out on the 4 rewards you after you get so many kills frontier and the homestead, there is never with an ordinance drop, allowing you to a shortage of room to play out your escapick from an arsenal of weapons to be de- pades. Another new feature is the ability to hunt while exploring the frontier. Your livered to you right on the spot.

All in all, I can say this game far sur- targets may range from rabbits and deer to cougars and bears, depending on your lopassed my expectations. -- wesley maszk cation. In addition to an action pact story, Assassin’s Creed III offers a wide range of side missions, varying from liberating the townsfolk to building up your homestead. Of course, in the age of colonialism, naval battles are frequent in an adventurer’s tales; Assassin’s Creed III is no exception. You have the opportunity to experience numerous naval battles in settings all along the shores of North America.

-- david grant

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Located on 414 W. Coleman Boulevard, Andolini’s is a low-key and delicious Italian restaurant. annalise waters Immediately upon walking in the andolini’s door, you are greeted by the aroma of fresh, hot pizza. Once you actually order your food, it is quick and easy; everyone who was working there was very personable and friendly.

If the scent of the pizza isn’t alluring enough, the atmosphere of the restaurant should make you want to stay. Everyone seemed to be happily and comfortably devouring their giant slices of pizza.

The pizza itself was great and was only $7. We ordered slices of jalapeño and cheese pizza which all proved to be more than satisfactory, seeing as we left none of it untouched.

Anyone who enjoys great New-York style pizza and a fun, relaxed environment will love Andolini’s.

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When we arrived at Grimaldi’s, located in Mt. Pleasant’s Towne Centre, we were seated right away in relatively comfortable wesley maszk chairs at a table with grimaldi’s picnic-esque table cloth. The wait staff was very attentive, stressing how finely the food was prepared.

We received our food after reasonable amount of time; not long enough to make you feel famished, but long enough to make you think it was prepared leisurely.

The crust was delicious and crisp, and there was a plentiful amount of sauce, but not an overload. As I pulled a piece away, the cheese was fresh and stretched – the way it ought to be. It was good food, but I opted for pizza – a normally cheap food item -because this place bordered on the more expensive side. It was $16 for a large cheese pizza. If you have the cash to blow, I would recommend it.

picks &

peeves

PICK: diet coke

Many people do not understand the taste of Diet Coke, but then there are the proud few who, like me, have had a steady exposure to Diet Coke since shortly after birth, and understand the pure unbridled joy that comes from the consumption of this beverage. My quasi-addiction has nothing to do with the fact that it is calorie free. Its appeal lies in that semi-sweet sparkling flavor, which has a knack for making the taste of regular Coke seem obnoxious and provides necessary fueling for late night scholastic endeavors.

PEEVE: overenthusiastic sales associates

It happens at almost every store. I’m immediately greeted by a “CAN I HELP YOU FIND ANYTHING?” served up by a ceaselessly-smiling employee. When I don’t respond with an equally enthusiastic, “Yes!! Please help me! I’m so lost in your 300-square foot store!” the perky associate does not give up.

They keep a 10-foot distance from me at all times, interjecting with random advice like, “Puce is definitely your color!” I wish they would realize that their tactics have in no way further motivated me to drop $300 on cashmere tube socks.

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best of: pizza

Located on 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Steel City Pizza (formerly known as Guiseppi’s) was quiet and welcoming upon our aranna crawford steel city pizza rival. The warm and homey ambiance followed us as we were seated in a booth overlooking the plaza outside.

However, this seemingly picturesque experience was interrupted as soon as our food arrived. A simple, delicious-looking slice of cheese pizza, as we soon realized, held much more than its fair share of oil.

And what made this meal even more unappetizing was the presence of indoor smoking.

Though the welcoming and cozy setting deceived us and the pizza was only about $3 a slice, Steel City Pizza was difficult to enjoy through mouthfuls of smoke and grease.

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georgia barfield features editor PICK: goodwill

With Goodwill’s copious array of “gently” used items, the possibilities are endless. A measley $5 can be redeemed for some pretty diversity at Goodwill: A coveted Polo buttondown, a sweater whose probable previous owner was Bill Cosby, a silk magenta body suit, or even several VHS tapes of Steel Magnolias. And of course, I will never be able to forget that distinct Goodwill scent -- a mixture of baby powder, geriatrics and dust -- which remains embedded in its clothing for at least three washes.

PEEVE: cargo shorts

It’s understandable that the realm of style is not for everyone. Still, I think that the general population would be more aesthetically appealing if certain clothing items were no longer in existence, such as cargo shorts. I just don’t understand those obnoxiously ballooned pockets. I mean, are you a professional photographer with excess amounts of film rolls that just need a convenient place to be stashed? Just say no to the cargo. A pair of J. Crew chinos, or even some inseam-deprived Chubbies will suffice.

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Every issue a Tribal Tribune staffer will share his taste in music, selecting the top four songs he thinks every one should have on their playlist.

“The Winner Is” DeVotchKa & Mychael Danna Little Miss Sunshine Original Motion Picture Soundtrack This song’s style is such a compliment to the film it was written for: delicate and heartwarming. Every time I listen to this piece, it takes me to a place of simplicity and blithe. I’m both happy and sad, comforted and perplexed.

This, along with DeVotchKa’s other pieces, touches my heart in an enigmatic way.

“Genesis” Justice Cross Just like any other Justice track, this new age, disco-like beat is so catchy. The lead into the main rhythm is so intense that once the song drops, moving some part of your body seems inevitable.

“Icarus” Madeon Icarus- Single The use of multiple synths is so upbeat and captivating that the first time I listened to it, I remember feeling like I was flying over a brightly lit city. Every beat and note is executed perfectly in this electronic melody.

“Polish Girl” Neon Indian Polish Girl- Single The electronic roots in this indie song grabs my attention instantly.

Whenever I hear Polish Girl, I feel as though I’m floating on still waters.

Neon Indian ceases to disappoint.

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top twos

bonding with bond

Ever wonder what the top songs, movies and TV shows are for the month of No­ vember?

-- compiled by anna crawford

bond movie expands while staying true to its roots mitch winkler

SELLING SONGS

I have never been a big James Bond fan, but after watching Skyfall, I’m hooked. Skyfall successfully creates a new image of the Bond universe while remaining faithful to the series’ roots.

Bond, played by Daniel Craig, is aged, wounded and off his game after he experiences a brush with death. He pursues an enemy agent that stole a hard drive containing the names and alias of all the undercover agents in terrorist organizations around the world. Presumed dead by the agency, Bond lays low for a while, but returns after the headquarters is attacked by Raoul Silva, played by Javier Bardem, a disturbed computer genius threatening to release contents of the stolen hard drive. Silva has a personal vendetta against MI6 and it’s up to Bond to put a stop to him.

The set design is beautiful. The Skyfall manor and the casino in Shanghai are stand-outs in their own way with an air of magical mystery. However, the best implemented set was a glowing glass skyscraper that was the back drop for one of the best fight scenes I’ve ever seen. The fight scenes in Skyfall are both well placed and well paced – the action never feels exhausting. It functions perfectly

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Arriving a mere eight months after his previous album, Andrew Bird’s Hands of Glory is comprised of gem upon gem. Through the stripping down of characteristic overdubs and instruments, Hands of Glory gives the listener insight into Bird’s musicianship; instead of the typical indie-folk, this album is approached in a more rustic manner.

Though Bird’s standard violin parts are

--anna crawford

SELLING BOOKS the racketeer // john grisham to build up suspense. But what makes Skyfall so good is not the story, the action, the cinematography or the girls.

It’s that it fleshes out its characters in a superb fashion. It explores the origins of Bond and his back-story, while still remaining a little ambiguous. Javier Bardem’s performance as Raoul Silva is fantastic -- funny but ominous, his motives are something that the audience can empathize with.

The relationship between Silva, Bond and M, played

by Judi Dench, gives the film some genuine emotional weight, not to say it’s dull or lacks action. It balances the emotional and action elements perfectly, even providing a few laughs.

Whether you’re a fan of James Bond or not, Skyfall is a great movie that pretty much everyone should enjoy.

wreck-it ralph Wreck-It Ralph is a sweet, fun, exciting film starring Ralph -- the villain of his video game called Fix-It-Felix.

Felix, the hero of the game, constantly overshadows the shunned Ralph and is adored by all the townspeople.

Ralph gets sick of the constant loneliness and decides to “game-jump” to win a medal, proving that he can be the good guy and not just a simple-minded, destructive villain.

Along his quest to become a hero, Ralph comes across all kinds of new characters and experiences.

Although the film has some extremely tacky jokes, it’s a really lighthearted movie that allows you to enjoy being immature -- to feel like an elementary school kid again.

With so many dark, brooding and depressing movies coming out, WreckIt Ralph is a refreshing, brightening experience that lets you laugh at childish things and appreciate the simplicity that comes with being a nerdy kid.

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sports

Q&A christina glover

senior at USC where she plays volleyball on a scholarship earliest memories of vol­ Q: What are some of your leyball with your mother? well at first, I didn’t A:Wow, really know where she was

all the time, like what she was doing. And then I went to one of the matches and I saw. When I sat on the bench I got to see them playing and where my mom was all the time. I just sat there and I wanted to play with them.

Q: me in a lot of A:It’sways.affected Everything from time What role has volleyball played in your life?

management, like knowing when to do things to make sure I get to practices and stuff. And also how I communicate with people. When you are on a team, like in volleyball, you learn how to interact with others and how to work together.

(Left) Coach Alexis Glover hugs her husband Craig while her son, junior Andrew Glover, looks on during the Nov. 9 pep rally. Coaching since 1986, she has surpassed the previous state record with 745 wins. Glover’s recognition was a surprise for the longtime Wando coach.

legacy of sporting success glover serves up a state record in wins jonathan rice co-editor in chief

It all started 32 years ago. 745 wins later, volleyball Coach Alexis Glover now has the most wins in South Carolina history.

The previous record of 730 wins was held by Peggy Anthony from Pickens High.

Glover broke the record about 20 wins ago, but the award was not recognized until What is your mom like as the conclusion of the season. a coach as opposed to a “She definitely deserves it. It was only a mom? matter of time before she hit this milestone, At first it was kind of hard to and it is a great achievement for her,” senior get used to, but when I first captain Brenna Lauer said. “She is funny saw what she was like when when she needs to be, but she can come she talked to the players, it down on you and be hard and tell you what changed. She’s a very good motivayou need to hear.” tor. No matter if you are constantly The team recently ended its season, playing and are on the court a lot finishing with an overall record of 46-8-3 or if you are on the bench, she reand a place in the Lowerstate title match. ally knows how to talk and commuThe team lost to Aiken on Nov. 1 in a close nicate with the players. match, which was the last for the seven seHow did you decide to go niors. to the University of South “Six of the seven seniors have been Carolina? playing together from when they were at I always wanted to go here, Cario,” Glover said. “They have great camaever since I was little... I was raderie, and they are friends on and off the 16 years old when I committed. court.”

The team advanced one round further -- compiled by grace barry

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in the playoffs this year than it did last year.

“In the four years that I have played, this season has been the closest team that we’ve ever had. Coming into the season we thought that we were not going to be as strong so we really had to come together as a team to win games,” Lauer said.

“Last season our wins were more talent related. This season it was more of a team effort,” she continued.

Volleyball is the perfect team sport, according to Glover.

“And this year we have what I call a blue collar team. We have no superstars,” Glover said. “If I take someone off the bench and put them in, we aren’t losing a whole lot. They really don’t care who gets the credit, which is beautiful.”

Glover has been around the sport for 40 years, and has been coaching at Wando since 1986.

“I played high school, four years in college and then went right into coaching,” she said.

Her passion for volleyball has kept her involved and allowed her to build a legacy.

“Whenever we go to a match everyone in the gym knows her and the legacy that she brings with her,” Lauer said.

Being in the sport for four decades, Glover has seen volleyball evolve.

“Volleyball rules change almost every year. We went from 15 point games with

rally scoring, and only three subs to a fastpaced game that is exciting and fan friendly,” she said. “At first I didn’t like it, because I’m an old woman and I don’t like change.

But now I do like the changes -- they make it exciting.”

Besides the sport changing, Glover has also seen herself change as a coach.

“Thirty years ago I was all about the win. That’s how you’re coached in college.

Now I love the relationships I have with my players,” Glover said. “When you’re young, you build up a wall to establish respect. Now I don’t need to tell people what to do as much, they know what is expected.”

Glover has been able to build her legacy and succeed through her relationships with the players.

“She really relates to the players well.

She pushes you to do your best, and she knows the players inside and out,” Lauer said.

In the future Glover is considering retirement.

“My son Andrew has one more year of high school and four years of college, and maybe I will retire after that,” she said.

“Honestly, if I woke up tomorrow and didn’t want to think about volleyball, I would know it’s my time to give it up. But I’m so excited for next year’s team.”

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COURTESY OF REAGAN SZUBZKIS

a family outing

local holiday runs

junior participates in annual turkey shoot on gold bug island

Reindeer Run: Saturday, Dec. 1 Starting at 9 a.m., this 5k run takes you through a scenic route of downtown Charleston. To run or to walk is your choice, but attending is a must. The festivities include live music, free food, costume contests and tons of people celebrating the holidays together.

All of the proceeds for the run are donated to local charities and hospitals. To sign up, visit www.reindeerrun.org

ashleigh horowitz web master She was out of her element, she knew she was. She'd never been hunting. She was 12 years old, and her uncle was taking her to Greenville to hunt on a client’s land.

Now she was waiting. Dead silence.

They waited on the hunting grounds out of sight for so long that she dozed off. It felt long -- but maybe not as long as she thought.

Finally a turkey came into the clearing, circling and inspecting the decoy female. Inside, junior Reagan Szubzki freaked out. She couldn't move. She panicked, nervous, wanting to impress her uncle, to show him she could do this. He whispered, urging her to shoot. She inhaled and exhaled as her fingers pulled the trigger.

She hoped she hit it, she prayed that she did. It was so far away it was too difficult to see if it actually went down. Her uncle jumped out of the blind the second it happened and ran over. Facing her, he held up her first kill -- a 20 pound eastern wild turkey.

Szubzki's love of hunting -- the adrenaline that runs through her veins,

speaking of sports: who

(Left) Junior Reagan Szubski holds her first trophy turkey that she shot when hunting with her Uncle Ron­ nie in the spring of 2009. (Right) Szubski poses with her uncle after a sucessful day of hunting.

the satisfaction that comes along with making a shot -- has transitioned into not only hunting live game, but also participating in the annual Gold Bug Island’s Turkey Shoot.

Running throughout November every Wednesday through Saturday nights, dusk till 10, the event, despite its name, isn't the shooting of an actual turkeys. Instead, it is a competition of shooting a target and trying to hit the bull’s eye for the prize of a prepackaged Piggly Wiggly turkey.

"It's always something I look forward to around Thanksgiving,” Szubski said. “[It's] a fun way to kick off the cold season."

The event is run by the East Cooper Outboard Motor Club, a private club on the island. The event charges $5 per round to raise money for the club, according to junior Will Sisson, whose father is a part of it.

"It's a good experience and I have a lot of fun doing it. You have fun, talk to some people you've never met before and have

some competition," Session said.

Szubski's first real hunt was that day with her uncle at age 12. Only two years before, she was always watching her father shoot at Gold Bug Island's annual Turkey Shoot. At age 10 she followed in her father’s footsteps and shot her first bullets at a target, and from then on participated in the island’s event every year, hunts upstate with her uncle whenever she can, and decided from that first hunt on that she wanted to continue until she can't anymore.

"The world that [we've] been blessed with, a lot of people don't take the time to soak it in. Being out there helps do that, it's a way for me to do that, to take it in. I just love the outdoors," Szubski said. "It's just being outside, it brings peace. I like it all but there is definitely that satisfaction in hitting a target and shooting a gun."

The Turkey Trot Run and Gob­ ble Wobble: Thursday, Nov. 22 The largest 5K run in South Carolina, the Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble is a must do for many Charlestonians on Thanksgiving day. Starting at Marion Square and winding through downtown Charleston, the run takes you past dozens of historical landmarks in the beautiful city.

Once you have completed the race, food, fun and music await for you at the finish line. What better way to boost your thanksgiving appetite than a 3 mile run, right? To register, visit www.turkeydayrun.com Mount Pleasant Jingle Bell Run/ Walk: Saturday, Dec. 10 Tie a bell round your shoelaces and come to Mount Pleasant to be one of the thousands of runners in the 2012 Jingle Bell Run/Walk. The event is held at the Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital.

Once you finish the race, awaiting you is award ceremonies and entertainment. The timed run starts at 10 a.m. and all the proceeds are donated to the Arthritis Foundation. To register, go to www.arthritis.org/ Jingle-Bell-Run

do you think will win the Clemson vs. Carolina game and why?

The game will be played at 7 p.m. on Nov. 24 in Clemson, SC.

“Clemson because they are stacked with good players and they have great potential.”

“Gamecocks because I think they will pull together a win for Marcus Lattimore.”

“USC has a great team but I have always rooted towards Clemson.”

sophomore andrew burlos

junior divinique brown

spanish teacher christiane camarillo

“Carolina because that is “Clemson because I love who I have rooted for ever them and I believe they since I moved here and I can pull together to win.” think they are a better team.”

junior jordan anderson

senior imani graham

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cross country finishes 3rd and 4th at state

JODI LEE // staff

aces ield on the

ali antley

coach bret davis

Was named region 7-AAAA cross country coach of the year. “It’s a real great honor competing at this level for the first time. It would have not been possible without the guys who ran the races and put in the work.”

coach michael donnalley

Donnalley will be an assistant to head coach, James Waring in the North-South All-Star game. The coaches will be in Myrtle Beach the week of Dec. 2, and the game is at noon Dec. 8. “I think it is a great honor to Wando and a honor for me to be coaching different athletes around SC,” Donnalley said.

senior christian hart Hart is the Big 16 Lower State quaterback of the year and has the honor of being on the Palmetto Champions team.

He led the team with a completion of 182 of 296 pass attempts for 2,643 yards and 24 touchdowns.

seniors rudder brown and charles rouse

brown

rouse

Both Brown and Rouse were both picked to play in the 64th annual North-South All-Star Football Game. Brown had 51 receptions for 875 yards and 12 touchdowns this season.

Lineman Rouse had 31 knockdowns and 10 pancakes. Both spearheaded the Wando offense that led the team to second in Region 7-AAAA this season.

Senior Rudder Brown discusses an offensive play with his teammate, senior Taylor Kimbal, late in the fourth quarter during the playoff game Nov. 9 against White Knoll. Despite the team’s best effort, they lost the game, 25­20, and finished the season with an overall record of 10­2.

making history football makes historic records during the regular season anna ewing staff writer History was made this football season.

Records of 6-0, 7-0, 8-0, followed by a 10-1 regular season.

Wando has never in its history had eight consecutive wins in football, making this season pop out from all of the rest.

But this season is not the only part standing out. This team, made up of 28 seniors, has proven their dedication to the sport and to each other. Their ability to work together and play as a whole has made all of the difference.

“They didn’t play as individuals; they really held onto the team concept,” Coach Noonan said.

Even after a devastating loss on Friday, the team can reflect on the successful season they created. This team has given Wando wins to look forward to next season and hope to make it even further. The future football teams will look at this year’s team and see how far blood, sweat, tears and

teamwork have the ability to take them.

This year’s team now stands not only as a model team, but as a standard for all of the future football teams that will play on the same field and represent Wando.

“There’s been a lot of heart on the team,” star quarterback Christian Hart said.

Hart has been playing football since the third grade and has seen a huge difference in the attitude of the team this season in comparison to previous ones.

“This year’s group marks the fourth year….you know, these guys bought in together, as a group, and they played well together. The chemistry was strong with the senior group…There was a good solid work ethic,” Coach Noonan said.

Making history in Wando’s football department is not the only valuable memory the football players will graduate with.

“My teammates and coaches; I’ll never forget them for as long as I live,” Hart said.

As of Nov. 14, Goose Creek High School, the winner of Region 7-AAAA, was disqualified by the High School League for using an ineligible player. The Gators, who defeated Conway 48-7 on Nov. 9, appealed the decision to SCHSL committee Nov. 14, but the committee voted to keep the disqualification.

staff writer The girls cross country team finished third and the boys team finished fourth at the state championship meet Nov. 3.

Recently competition at the state meet resulted in the girls placing third and boys coming in fourth overall. The girls alone had three finishes in the individual top fifteen.

The Nov.3 meet in Columbia featured three Wando girl runners in the top 15.

“I was very happy because everyone gave it everything they could and went out there and gave it their all, but it was sad to come in third because we were so close to second and first; second place was only two points ahead of us, so that was a little disappointing,” senior Georgia Compton said.

“You’re really always kind of wanting more,” boys coach Brent Davis said. “We would have really liked to have placed second. Lexington was really tough, but this year with the youth we have, fourth was really nice to have.”

Compton and sophomore Andrew “AJ” Gawryluk both broke the school 5k record with Compton running a 18.39 and breaking her own record of 18.58 and Gawryluk running a 15.45.

“You know, it’s a really good thing for him [Gawryluk]. He has worked really hard this year, and it just kind of shows the progression that he has made,” Coach Davis said.

Cross country runners put in serious effort year round to achieve their goals; it takes hard work and a lot of self dedication.

“I think having self determination is really important in running just because there’s not people out on your long runs looking behind you, checking to make sure you’re doing everything,” Compton said.

Gawryluk said eating healthy and staying fit is a big part of cross country. “To train, I like to eat right and run a lot,” he said. “I eat a lot of pasta salad.”

With the season over and track getting ready to begin, Compton said, the overall outlook on the cross country season was a positive. “Just becoming a family by the end of the season is a success any year,” she said.

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‘til death did they part

On her seventh birth­ day, senior Elizabeth Levi’s grandparents ­­ James and Louise Dinnan ­­ celebrated her birthday with her brother, Scott.

experiencing death of grandfather affects senior’s view on family

COLUMN BY

elizabeth levi, co-editor in chief

COURTESY OF ELIZABETH LEVI

“I love you.”

“I love you more – I love you to infinity plus two!”

“Infinity plus two doesn’t exist,” Grandpa always replied. “You can’t have anything greater than infinity.”

I was seven years old and didn’t care. We went through it every time I saw my grandparents.

They were together since they were 16.

For 65 years, they kept each other warm at night.

They looked after one another. They raised five kids, 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. They buried one son.

Together, they endured war, sorrow, peace and happiness. They even relied on each other to drive – Grandpa steered while Grandma directed, “Red lights, Jim.” “It’s clear on my side.”

They were a team – inseparable. Never did you see one without the other. Never did you think about one without immediately thinking of the other.

They were my role models. Not just as individuals, but as a team. Together, they brought out the best in one another. They were always better as a pair.

But for the past few weeks, Grandma has been sleeping alone at night.

“I miss you, Grandma.”

“I miss you too, but I miss your grandfather more.”

He died 10 days before their 65th wedding anniversary – the day after his 83rd birthday.

Everyone had called him the day before to wish him a happy birthday. My uncle even wrote him a poem letting him know how much he meant to our family, to all the lives he touched.

“Happy birthday, you old man!”

“Yeah, Yeah.”

He was happy. I could hear it in his voice.

I sang to him, asked him what kind of cake he had and we ended the conversation with the usual, “I love you, Grandpa.” I almost added the “infinity plus two” from my childhood, but decided to save it until the next time I saw him in person.

“I love you too, Toots.”

But the next time I saw him, he wouldn’t be able to tell me infinity plus two didn’t exist.

The tears began at the first glimpse of his body. I made sure not to look at him too carefully. That couldn’t really be him.

He was pale – no rosy cheeks or sparkling eyes. He was cold and unfamiliar.

Where was the man whose large belly I used to sleep Still, Grandma tries to stay positive. on as a child? Where were the bruises on his hands – the “He wouldn’t want us all crying over him,” she said. hands that never ceased fixing tractors, solving problems But it’s easier said than done. or opening pickle jars for Grandma? Where was his voice Before the casket was closed for the last time, she to boss me around, to tell me it was okay, to tell me he was asked the funeral home manager if he thought anyone proud? would get upset if she kissed him. He told her no, but I couldn’t find my answers in that funeral home. I how could we not? As I watched their last endearment, could find them only in my I realized just how pure their “My grandmother is a strong wom- love was. memories.

I went back to my grand- an – stronger than any of us realize.

They were lucky. They parents’ house later that night. lived a good life together, and While we should have been com- even though Grandma wants It was overflowing with family and friends, but it still felt forting her tears, she dried ours.” to be with him, I am so grateempty without my grandfather. ful to have her here with us.

Grandma was very matI still need her – her advice, ter-of-fact about it at first – her humor, her memories of making jokes that he would Grandpa. appreciate.

I admire my grandmoth“At least I got the last slap!” er. I admire her good nature, her strength, her love, her She found him in his chair. spirit. I can only hope to be like her one day, but it hurts He had come in from doing yard work, sat down, had me to see her without her partner. a heart attack and died while she was out feeding the dog.

There’s nothing I can do to ease her pain – no remIt was quick and peaceful – he didn’t suffer. When she edy for the loss of her soul mate. found him, she tried to wake him up by slapping his face.

I look up to both of my grandparents – in the way “He looked like he was sleeping. He was asleep all they could love anybody, the way they could take care of right.” one another, the way they could stick up for what they My grandmother is a strong woman – stronger than believed in. any of us realize. While we should have been comforting Their lives have influenced mine in such a tremenher tears, she dried ours. dous way – I hope to make them proud, to live a life as But she is still upset. filled as theirs.

“Why couldn’t he at least tell me he was going to die?”

And no matter what, I’ll always love them both to It was a question no one could answer. infinity plus two.

elizabeth levi

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air travel aggravation

traveling tid-bits

Q: During what time of the year do people travel the most?

staff writer experiences some unexpected troubles while traveling

A: August is the busiest

month for air travel. The week of Thanksgiving is the busiest week.

COLUMN BY

kacie compton, staff writer

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COURTESY OF KACIE COMPTON

Travel should be easy.

It should be simple.

It should be waking up in the early AM and getting your last things stuffed into your already over-packed suitcase. You should have to wait for your mother to get the last things in the house cleaned because, according to her, whether the windows are washed or not really does matter.

And maybe it should even be running a half marathon from one side of the airport to the other because your dad wanted to save $5 by using surface parking instead of the, according to him, tyrannical covered parking.

So when I found myself in a South African airport being interviewed like a criminal because someone stole my passport, I’d be lying to say I wasn’t shocked.

You see, when I walked up to the security check point, the last thing I was thinking about was if my passport was still in my backpocket.

What I was thinking about?

Shoving the rest of my turkey sandwich down my throat because you can’t take food across the checkpoint because I may have just dusted my tomato with traces of C4.

And yet, as I spent another half hour in the line listening to a Zimbabwean couple yell at each other in whatever language they were speaking, it still never crossed my mind to gather all of my things together in a nice pile to be ready to hand to the man… that would just be too hard.

So when the balding, middle-aged man asked me for my passport, I reached into my back pocket only to find that my passport, plane ticket, driver’s license and debit card were all missing.

To say I freaked out would be an understatement.

I found myself retracing every step I took, and some I didn’t, only to find nothing but a mental slap in the face.

As I ran around calling my passport by all sorts of vulgar names, the TSA took this as a clear sign that little ole me was a danger to the safety of the population.

As expected, when a man dressed in a blue "rent-acop" looking uniform asked me what I was doing, I gave him a "how-can-you-not-see-I-am-clearly-missing-mypassport" look and began to cry. I couldn’t blame him for being utterly scared of me.

I was then escorted to the “interrogation room” which wasn’t at all like you see on CSI, in case you were wondering.

Then, after about a half hour of me twiddling my thumbs and counting how many bumps were on the popcorn ceiling, a tall, extremely hot, job-crazed man walked in sizing me up like we were about to fight MMA style.

Despite the fact I was in a strange country, with no proof of an identity, and had just been caught looking in trash cans cursing out loud, I figured I might as well smile and flip my hair at the man who held my freedom between his fingers.

He was anything but woo’ed.

Instead, I was left in a holding cell for 23 hours till my mom could come get me.

She then took it upon herself to take pictures and upload them to Facebook with the hashtag "#myyoungest-daughter-raisingthe-bar-in-jail.”

The moral of my experience is this: keep your passport tight. Shove it down your shirt, tape it to your head or even put it in your shoe.

Don’t shove a sandwich down your gullet or become preoccupied with anything else but getting your things in order while you are standing in line, or if you are like my mom, seven days before your actual flight.

And last but not least, in any way, shape, form or tone… do not hit on the interrogator, even if he does look like the extremely tan and young Matthew McConaughey.

Or you will find yourself like me, spending an extra week in a run down and alleged haunted hotel in a foreign country, waiting for your new passport to make its arrival.

“I may have just dusted my tomato with traces of C4.” kacie compton

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finding

her

calling

internship exposes senior to miracle of life

for two months; this was the moment the expecting mother had been waiting for nine months for.

The doctor began instructing the mother-to-be to push.

COLUMN BY Push and breathe. Push and breathe. gabriella tilley, staff writer Push and breathe.

The future father was standing there I’ve been in the maternity ward trying his best to be supportive as his face Monday through Thursday for the last lost color. two months.

As the babies head began to crown, I I’ve watched countless women walk was standing next to the doctor. I began in with wrinkled foreheads and screamto realize that this is the excitement of this ing in pain and walking out with smiles job.

This is what makes these men and on their faces and beautiful babies in women want to come to work. They get to their hands. help someone bring life into this world.

On Nov. 1, I walked in the maternity As the baby began its exit and the ward with purple scrubs and a nervous doctor looked at me and asked me to put feeling in my stomach and walked out my hand underneath hers.

Together, we knowing exactly what I wanted to do with gently slid the beautiful baby girl out and the rest of my life. the room filled with screaming.

As we walked into room 211 in the This screamEast Cooper “This is what make these men ing didn’t make Medical me want to cringe. and women want to come to Center, it It brought a smile was clear work.

They get to help bring on my face I have that a baby only experienced life into this world.” was going a handful of times to be born. as I looked at the The mother’s new parents. contractions Dad looked at were only his new baby girl five minutes as if she were the only thing in the room. apart and her level of pain was increasThat was his little girl and he was so proud. ing by the minute. I was starting to get Mom looked at her baby girl and I nervous, but of course, I couldn’t show could see the close bond forming seconds how nervous I was. after the delivery. It made me realize why Over the next hour and a half, the my mother and I are so close. time between contractions decreased and I have seen so much during my the feeling of nervousness I was experiinternship at the Mount Pleasant OBGYN encing increased. but experiencing the birth of this baby The doctor walked by the nurses’ made me realize that obstetrics and gynestation where I was sitting and exclaimed, cology is exactly what I want to do.

“It’s time to have a baby!”

gabriella tilley

Six words that made me feel like I was the one about to have this baby. I was scared, terrified actually. This was the moment I had been thinking about

letter to the editor To the editor of the Tribal Tribune, A momentous occasion in our nation’s history has come and gone. That all important time that comes once every four years, that time for Americans to stand tall and come together, voicing their opinion and perhaps deciding the very future of the country, that time when rounds of hearty political rhetoric punctuated by bouts of spiteful mudslinging overtake the airwaves.

Election season is over. President Barack Obama has been re-elected.

The election was a hard-fought race.

A brutal fight between left and right, liberal and conservative, Democrat and Republican raged. The candidates led us to believe issues like how to properly balance a budget or how to adequately and fairly tax the populace are black and white. They think there are two sides to every argument, no matter what. You are either with them or you are against them. No exceptions. This is not only plain wrong, but it is a dangerous way of thinking.

Is that what we have been reduced to, America? A nation of absolute right and absolute wrong, where one man holds the olive branch and the other holds the arrow? That is not what we should be.

We are a nation of compromise. The very ratification of our Constitution was the result of the combination of the best ideas the framers had. Our political system cannot be a perpetual game of tug of war because all of us are going to end up in the mud. There are so few problems that are as simple as this or that. Shades of grey define our world. Complexity is a law of life. It is time we as voters, as American citizens, as human beings devoted to freedom of choice affect a change in the American political system. The two party status quo is broken. It has left us as a nation in gridlock. We, the people, are the solution.

I call on you, the party that should have the power, the people, to refuse to stand for this. Do not allow this charade calling itself “democracy” to continue any longer. Demand accountability from your politicians. When they lie, recognize it, do not let the other side tell you, because invariably they will put their spin on it, invariably they will make you see it in the worst possible light. When a politician proposes a solution, scrutinize it. Do not

hail it and do not condemn it, but examine it, see the pros and the cons from all angles. From that we can achieve true progress. It is with free, critical thinking that we can shear the wool that has been pulled over our eyes by fat cat politicians and slimy journalists.

It is too late for 2012. President Obama will sit in the White House for another four years, his decisions will be polarized and twisted to suit both sides.

His administration will struggle one way, while the Republicans will struggle the other way. Politics does not have to be this way. Politicians answer to their voters, and no matter what they try to do, they cannot take that away from us. So demand of them accountability, demand of them honesty, demand of them the solutions that will truly help our people prosper. We are trapped in a cycle, always moving, but never actually going anywhere. It does not have to be this way. We as citizens can change American politics forever.

It sounds awfully naïve. An idealist’s dream, an optimist’s way of thinking. It is the way things should be. But it is not the way things are. The fact of the matter is America is playing right into the hands of the corrupt. America played the game just right to keep the two party system afloat. Votes were cast almost exclusively for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, while the third party candidates were laughed off as a joke. Let us change that my fellow Americans. Let us take back power from the suits in Washington, the pockets on Wall Street, and the teleprompters in their studios. If we sit idly by and allow the current system to continue, if we choose to do nothing, then we have lost the very thing that we Americans cling to so dearly. Our freedom.

So America, what will you do? Will you take a stand, get involved and fight for what keeps us free? Our voice will be our salvation. But it will only be loud enough if we speak as one. We will not all say the same thing, and indeed we should not. But we will be free. Free from black and white politics, free from corrupt men only interested in their power, free from lies, spin, misdirection, and deception.

Until that day comes we are not free.

So who won the 2012 election? Let me put it to you this way. Not you.

-- senior Matt Karkowski

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safety before texting If you’ve ever read a text on the highway, you’ve driven the entire length of the Wando football field completely blind. And that’s more than enough distance to crash.

Drivers who read text messages while driving look away from the road for an average 4.6 seconds, and in that time they’re 23 times more likely to crash. On the road, situations can change in a fraction of a second, and if you’re not looking you can’t react.

So why doesn’t South Carolina have a law banning texting behind the wheel?

We’re actually one of 11 states not to have one. But Thomasena Stokes-Marshall, a member of the Mount Pleasant Town Council, is particularly dedicated to stopping the dangerous practice where she can.

She is proposing a text-banning law for the town of Mount Pleasant.

Strangely enough, there are people who oppose her. Among them is Mayor Billy Swails who says that a Mount Pleasant ban will be rendered useless by a statewide ban that he expects to pass next year. Swails did declare that if the bill does not pass – it

has been defeated in the past – then, and only then, Mount Pleasant will “have it done.”

But why is there such a reluctance to enact the bill?

Part of it may stem from a distaste for “big government” reaching into citizen’s cars. The Charleston Tea Party in particular has published on its website opinions against the law. Part of it has to do with penalties. Part of it is technicalities – the bill was amended to apply to only those who are under 18.

And all of us are at risk while the law keeps being defeated.

As terrible as it is to say, risky behavior that only endangers the risk-taker should not be legislated.

Sky-diving, free-climbing mountains, swimming without a lifeguard – these are all behaviors that are unquestionably allowed because they are undertaken by a party who knows the self-contained risk, the real possibility that the activities might cause them and only them bodily harm, or even worse.

Texting isn’t like that. The drivers are not the only ones who wind up in body bags.

When your bad judgment claims the life of somebody else, it is time to stop.

The Tribal Tribune recognizes that, without legislation, the amount of texting done while driving will only continue to climb.

And the amount of people – men, women, and children – who do not make it home because of this will increase with it.

In 2010 alone, 3,092 people didn’t make it home because of distracted driving. Thousands more were injured.

Driving while using a handheld device increases chances of crashing four times. Without legislation, this trend will not stop.

Mount Pleasant cannot wait for a statewide ban, or for one that only affects people in high school. The Town Council should pass an ordinance; if it’s invalidated, all the better.

The bridge isn’t as wide as the football field, and six tons of metal doesn’t forgive a missed curve.

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ROTC CHALLENGE

(Above) Sophomores Jeffery Bobby and Drew Daniel and freshman Mike Greco group together after accomplishing a four­mile run, a part of the physical fitness challenge. (Right) Freshman Haley Saboda carries sophomore Issac Dees in a challenge competing for the first place.

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(Above left) Freshman Drew Daniel and sophomore Jeffery Bobby walk towards their next challenge after a four­mile run through park west. (Above right) Sophomores Luke Gonzales, Callie Andersen, junior Manny Hernandez and sophomore Makaela Myers present the American and state flag. The other challenges that faced them that day included a drill meet and an academic challenge. Senior Chase Hyland said the day was long and that “it was a little hectic but we got through it.”

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