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Who is Wando?

Wando is made of thousands of diverse personalities. Discover who and what makes up Wando inside. see pages 9-17.

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School food[5]

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CAS dedication...........06 The dedication ceremony for the new Center for Advanced Studies was held Sept. 25. Dignitaries attended the grand opening. See more on page 6.

Finding faith................16 Four students tell their stories about their faith and its meaning in their lives. See page 16 for the stories, and for more information check wandotribaltribune.com.

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Bowling with family......10 Volunteering in India...12 Junior Mikayla Rohner found a passion bowling. Now she bowls competitively for a league. See page 10 for the story.

Senior Fiona McMurtry traveled to India over the summer to teach children from Tibet. See page 12 for the full story.

Finding his path............17 All about volleyball.......25 Senior Hudson Thames has worked his way to being a veternarian assistant, and found a possible career because of it. Check out page 17 for more.

With Coach Alexis Gloverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 800th career victory and a win in the Tournament of Champion, the volleyball team shares what you need to know about the sport. See page 25.

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Freshman Hunter Harder

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What are you painting? “We are painting a zentangle mural for the [Charleston International] airport. It is a scene with trees, mountains and random circles that are filled with random or organized patterns.” Why are you painting the mural? “I am not sure exactly why we are painting it. All I know is that we are giving it to the airport in a month. Why do you enjoy art? Why this type of art? “Art kind of helps relieve stress and helps you pass the time. Zentangles, I especially like those because of the way my brain works. I work well with step-by-step instructions and that’s what zentangles are.” Do you think coming to high school has made you more involved in art? “Yes. I mean it’s not like I do a lot of it at home because of other homework but it helps.”

Freshman Hunter Harder finishes up the zentangles for the mural that was given to the Charleston International Airport on September 24.

What is the most exciting thing that has ever happened to you? “I think... in sixth grade I went to a Montessori school and they have this program in New York, the Montessori Model United Nations. And so all the sixth graders flew up to New York for three days and did a mock United Nations meeting where we discussed big things to do with the world. I was a mock representative of Australia, on the topic of nuclear weapons.” What is the most fun thing you did this summer? “I went to Camp St. Christopher one week and met a bunch of people there. Another week I went on my family vacation to Edisto, and that was fun because I got to bring a friend.” -- Compiled by Courtney Young

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“I remember my happiest moment was seeing my brother after 11 years. I never got to see him. I was really happy and I cried. After that I realized that family is important.” -- Maggie Davidson

“When I was younger my parents bought me a guitar for Christmas. When I was nine, I went to the Windjammer to do one of those recitals for the Music Unlimited. I went up there without a guitar but with a whole band and a bar filled with probably 300 people.” -- Maxwell Marshall

“I love to write poems. I moved into a new house and found a tree house in the marsh right behind my house and I go up there and write poems.” -- Aiden Lynch

“I was downstairs coming out of the cafeteria--this was freshman year--and I saw her walking up. My friend said ‘That’s Ms. [Lucy] Beckham’ and I was like ‘whoa.’ I never saw her before and I think that was one of the most amazing things, to finally see my principal.” -- Jabari Legare

“I like to dance, but I can’t dance. I also like to sing, but I sing alone. I’m more like the singing in the shower kind of girl.” -- Sanaye Mazyck

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To fight or not to fight? Bombing of ISIS in Iraq, Syria raises concerns April Song

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ISIS can no longer be overlooked by the American public or its politicians. The average student may not spend a lot of time on world news, but ISIS -- also known as ISOL -- the jihadist organization has made headlines across the globe for their violence and rapid incursion into Iraq and Syria. The problem with ISIS and how to deal with the terrorist group -- which has killed at least 5,500 civilians in Iraq as well as beheading two American and one British journalists -- is huge and complicated with no straightforward solution. The U.S. government is currently bombing areas in Syria and Iraq in an attempt to destroy ISIS resources and communications. “I’m not quite sure how the U.S. is involved with it,” said freshman Jonathan McKinney. McKinney, who defines himself as a regular skimmer of world news in local newspapers. As he pointed out, al-Qaeda has severed its support of ISIS because ISIS was “too out there and violent.” The primary source of revenue for extrem-

ist organizations has been ransom for Western hostages, according to Business Insider, and ISIS’s recent beheading of two American and one English journalist brings them yet again into the global spotlight. The United States’ current actions of bombing has received support from many students. “The United States should take action since they’ve been taking our people hostage,” said senior Paul Forrester, who believes that American intervention should be with planes and drones. “We can afford to protect our interests without putting our people in danger.” Freshman Samuel Murk Caya agrees. “As a powerful nation, we do have to support efforts against ISIS in some way,” he said. But how to bring about the destruction of ISIS is still in question, some said. “Just bringing forces to maintain order isn’t going to help,” said Global Studies teacher Leanna Rossi-Potter, who emphasized that Americans need to understand the culture and history of the region. “If people in the region see that, they’re going to be frightened like they’ve been for the past decade or more. But because of our previous decisions there, we’re obligated to do something.” Computer Lab Manager Shirley Verma said that the U.S. needs to be careful about war. “It’s easy to start a war, but it’s hard to get out, and we’ve experienced that over and over,” she said. “It’s a large battle to fight. ISIS is entrenched in many countries all over the world.”

6 The United States has helped to form a coalition to attempt to defeat ISIS. Among the allies include Middle Eastern countries Turkey (1), Iran (2), Jordan (3), Saudia Arabia (4) and Qatar (5). Other countries working with the U.S. include Egypt, Australia, Great Britain, France, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands and Iraqi Kurdistan. Syria (6) and Iraq (7) are being bombed because they are prime territory for ISIS members.

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Caution is the name of the game for many who follow the ISIS situation. As Human Geography teacher Jason Brisini said, “We really have to walk that fine line between not acting enough and acting too much because we don’t want our allies to turn against us.” For some, allies are the key to a solution. Currently, America is involved in a coalition with Saudia Arabia, Quatar, Iraquikurdistan, Jordan, Turkey and Egypt. “We need every country to take part to correct or stop ISIS,” Verma said. “They need to be stopped, but the U.S. can’t do it alone.” Retired Army Colonel Philip Bernstein, the father of administrative assistant Danielle Haberman, worked 14 years reporting to the Joint Chiefs of State at the Pentagon, reading almost 3,000 pages daily of intelligence on the Middle East. “ISIS is not as big of a threat as the media makes them out to be,” Bernstein said in a phone interview. While he acknowledges they have equipment, he believes that ISIS simply doesn’t have the backing needed to maintain it. He also believes the international community doesn’t need to send in ground support, reassuring that drones are capable of eliminating targets with accuracy to five square feet. Bernstein believes the global situation will eventually improve. “Humanity doesn’t go backwards,” he said, “it moves forward.”

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A Kurdish Peshmerga fighter protects the main highway in a frontline postion between Kurdish occupied Kirkuk and the capital of the Kurdish Regional Government in Irbil in September. ART BY SLOANE MICINTIRE

What is ISIS? ISIS stands for Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham Also known as ISIL, the Islamic State of Iraq, the Levenant and most recently, simply as the Islamic State Is a Sunni insurgent group present in Syria and Iraq Originated in 1999 and rose to prominence during the Iraq War Was a part of alQaeda until it split this past February Has between 20,000 and 80,000 active members Has roughly 70 members who are or were U.S. citizens Aims to establish itself as the Muslim authority over the world -- Compiled by Josh Mataosky

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W Junior Harrison Ormson eats one of the new hot lunch items, a burrito, Sep. 23. The menu alteration, including the change in Chick-fil-a is due to the new nutritional requirements established by the USDA.

Altering consumption Changes in school food allows for healthier options for students Logan Denny

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With a new school year comes new changes. New friends, new classes, new teachers. Perhaps the biggest change students have faced this year is the new food in the cafeteria. Through the Healthy, Hunger-Free Act of 2010, which is the National School Lunch and School Breakfast program, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is required to establish nutrition standards for food sold in schools. In June 2013, USDA passed its final nutritional requirements for this program, known as Smart Snacks in School, focusing on more fruits, vegetables and whole grains in school food sold in the cafeteria, vending machines and school store. “The salt content, carb content and fat content -- all of that has been reduced,” Cafeteria Manager Harold Rodriguez said. “I think [this program] is a good thing as far as the nutrition is concerned, getting away from all the carbs, getting away from all the salt.” For the lunch meal guidelines, the required number of calories ranges between 750850 kcal per five-day week. There can be no more than 10 percent of saturated fat per serving and it is also now required that a serving of

fruits or vegetables be given each day. “We always give you a piece of fruit or a bag of carrots. It’s the law,” Rodriguez said. “We did have to take away the regular sized Chickfil-a. The reason is that when we give that sandwich to a student, it has to meet the standards.” This change in the Chick-fil-a has been met with much disapproval from students. “The Chick-fil-a sandwich now has a whole wheat bun and the portion is now half the size of a regular sandwich. It’s too little,” junior Logan Russo said. “In the vending machines you only get one whole wheat pop tart and it costs 25 cents more than it used to for two of them.” The new portion sizes, however, must meet up to the new standards for schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast program. Nearly 94 percent of schools across the country are participating. The option is left up to the states whether or not to comply with the federal program. It is up to the state education agencies to work with school food authorities. If states choose to follow the program, they receive funding from the federal government. “This also filters down to the districts,” Rodriguez said. “There are some districts in South

Carolina that are not following these rules. Consequently, those districts are not getting funding.” Charleston County School District began implementation of the new guidelines in July of this year. “It’s definitely different this year. It’s healthier than what we’re used to from past years and it’s going to take some getting used to,” senior Raymara Barreto said. Despite some negative reaction by students, the new program promotes a healthier lifestyle and could help prevent diseases such as diabetes and heart disease in children, according to a CCSD website. USDA supports schools that are a part of the National School Lunch program by giving cash reimbursements for each meal served. “We get money back for the school lunch. Not a lot, but some money back,” Rodriguez said. “That money can go anywhere we want. Last year it went towards ground beef and a lot of USDA stuff. This year it’s going towards fruits and vegetables so we can give out more fruits and vegetables with our meals.” “I would make our Charleston chicken sandwich a reimbursable meal so that we would be reimbursed for all the Charleston chicken sandwiches,” Rodriguez added. “But everything else is on the money as far as I’m concerned. Our products are healthy products and they’re well made.”

What do the new federal food laws mean for the school store? As opposed to being stocked with candy like last year, fruits and healthy snacks now fill the store. Have the new laws affected the amount that’s being sold? Some school districts in states across the nation have reported concerns that sales would fall in cafeterias and school stores. “I used to go [to the school store] every day,” said senior Josh Schafer. “But now I go once a week just to get a drink - maybe.” “I get a Cliff Bar,” junior Addi Roper added, “and that’s the only thing I’ll buy.” Kirk Beilke, adviser of the school store, said he too was originally concerned for the financial stability of the store. However, Beilke said that the store has been adjusting just fine. “Sales have not diminished as much as a lot of people may have expected them to,” he said. “[The changes] made for a lot of hard work. We didn’t know that we were going to get Coke until the last minute, so that, added to having to change everything over in the food too, was a challenge. But, I think we’ve come through pretty well.” Coca-Cola won the new county contract over Pepsi, last year’s beverage supplier, for vendor rights, making for what Beilke called a “great transition.” “People are beginning to accept and like some of the new options,” he added. New options include frozen fruits in place of ice cream, a wide variety of CocaCola drinks and more healthy foods, all regulated by USDA guidelines. “Healthier options don’t necessarily have to taste bad,” Beilke said. According to Beilke, when regular sodas were taken out of schools, it took the school about two years to transition back to the sales total. He believes the changes this year will only take a year. The school store is located on Main Street and is open in the mornings before school and during all lunches.

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National Merit Finalist April Song

April Song has been named a National Merit Semifinalist. “I feel really lucky and honored to be in the running for the Finalist scholarships,” she said, “but I’m also surprised that I’m the only semifinalist this year.”

Summer reading award for students Caitlin Wirszyla

Freshman Caitlin Wirszyla read the most pages (15,692) over the summer out of all students. “I like to get away from reality,” she said, “so I like to read about, you know, ‘I’m a dragon slayer’ or stuff like that.”

Summer reading award for faculty Tamela Watkins

AP Language teacher Tamela Watkins read the most pages (10,854) over the summer out of all teachers. “I love to read so it was a pleaure to have the opportunity to explore new worlds through literature,” she said.

August teacher of the month DiAnna Sox English teacher Diana Sox was chosen as the teacher of the month after serving five years as Student Council advisor. “I know taking on the role of advisor is a huge challenge…it’s a lot of hard work, and I put in the blood, sweat and tears.”

August staff member of the month Emilie Woody

Media specialist Emilie Woody was selected as the staff member of the month for the month of August. “It feels great to be chosen by your colleagues,” she said.

Opening opportunities The Wando campus started more than 15 years ago and was finished on Sept. 25 when the Center of Advanced Studies was dedicated by CCSD Superintendent Dr. Nancy J. McGinley. “This is an environment for children to prosper,” former chief operational officer for capital programs, William Lewis, said, “and grow to be the great citizens of tomorrow.” Lewis recognized the hard work the contracting company, the architect LS3P, Contract Construction, Inc, and the construction manager, Cumming Construction Management. The 5.2 acre site was donated by Ben Marino for the Center of Advanced Studies. Marino has since passed, but his son and daughter-in-law attended the ceremony and knew that this is what he would have wanted. “I’m sure he’s smiling down on us. This is exactly what he had in mind when he and Lucy [Beckham] began talking about it so many years ago,” his son Chris Marino said. Principal Lucy Beckham praised everyone who had a hand in the project, from the support of the town to the parents and students. In the end, she said, it’s how the CAS will help the students.

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“I started standing in the lobby and that was one of the most joyful experiences I have had in a while because what I saw were gaping mouths, ‘wow, wow!’” Beckham said, “then ‘awesome,’ ‘amazing’ and ‘is this for us?’ That level of joy and praise had not dissipated in the last five weeks.” The CAS has provided opportunities such as Cosmetology, Biomedical Science, Health Science and much more. Along with many of the Advanced Placement classes, the new building is for students to achieve their dreams, Beckham said. The Assistant Principal for the CAS Cheryl Swinton said, “The Center for Advanced Studies here at Wando is evidence that vision 2016 is closer than it has ever been at Wando, [where] all means all. I am honored to give leadership to this cutting edge learning environment.” The CAS adds not only acres to the Wando campus, but more importantly, opportunity. “It’s just a building. We were a good school when we did not have much. But having the opportunities to have kids meet their dreams is what this is about,” Beckham said. -- Lucie Wall

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(Left) Science teacher Nathan Belcher, dressed as President George Washingtion, attended the Porturgal-USA game on June 22, 2014 at the World Cup. He went with his brother Thomas, dressed as President Lincoln, and college friend Ian Howley who came as Teddy Roosevelt. (Below) Belcher, back in the classroom, teaching freshmen during physical science class.

At a closer look, however, one sees a man with a white wig on, a tall guy with a beard and a shorter man sporting a mustache. As a huge show of commitment to their nationality, the three decided to dress up as previous presidents of the United States. “I went as George Washington. My brother went as Abraham Lincoln and grew his beard out. And then my best friend went as Teddy Roosevelt,” Belcher said. Ryan Rothkopf After arriving at the stadium, the “presidents” spent the staff writer next two and a half hours taking pictures per the request of fans from around the world. Hundreds of thousands of soccer fans. Each and every fan “It was for a good cause,” he said. “And actually, Ms. [scicarries with them a dedication to not only the sport that they ence teacher Kathy] Kinslow made stuff for me.” love, but also to the country that they support. One fan in parAs with every good experience, however, there was a ticular stands with his brother and his best friend, cheering on downside to this extravagant display. the American soccer team. His name is Nathan Belcher, a ninth “It was also like 95 degrees. You literally probably lost grade science teacher. like six, seven to eight pounds of water. It was so freaking hot,” June 22: Portugal vs. USA at Manaus, Brazil. Belcher Belcher said. wakes up in the Amazon jungle, surrounded by huts with mosBelcher’s journey to the World Cup took place over his quito pads and hot, sweltering weather. entire life. Starting the game from a young age, he played all Belcher himself said about the experience, “It was awe- throughout his teen years and even played in college for Wilsome, but between the two days, we probably only slept about liam & Mary. eight hours total. And it wasn’t good sleep.” “I’ve been playing my whole life and We like going to see interHe and the rest of his tour group spent my brother has as well,” he said. “We just esting places, and the World three days and two nights in the jungle, getting sort of love soccer. ” Cup happens to be in interto witness another culture and a vastly differBelcher, his brother and best friend esting places. ent setting during that time. But that was not went to a previous World Cup together in the reason Belcher traveled into the middle of -- Nathan Belcher 2010 in addition to this year. When they the Amazon jungle. No, he ventured into the first decided to go to the World Cup, it wilderness because of its location near the city was due to just a simple curiosity and love of Manaus, where a World Cup game was to take place. A game of the game. “We like going to see interesting places, and the he would be going to. World Cup happens to be in interesting places,” he said. “So let’s At first glance, one might see George Washington and his go see it and have a good time.” good friends Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt sitting paBut even though the decision to go to the World Cup was tiently, ready to support their home team. an easy one, the measures that had to be taken in order to actu-

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ally attend were somewhat wearing. “We started planning this really hardcore, probably in August of 2013 for June of 2014,” Belcher said. Despite this forward planning, Belcher still faced difficulties. “It took us a long time to get tickets...we were able to get two matches,” he said. “We got USA-Portugal and we also got Switzerland-Honduras.” Belcher hopes to continue to keep the tradition alive by attending future World Cups with the two people who share his love for the sport that has been such a big part of his life.

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Freshman Kyle McTavish: Magic

Why did you start? I saw this magician on “America’s Got Talent” and thought it was cool, like the stuff he was doing. What’s a funny story or interesting thing that’s happened to you while doing your hobby? I was doing magic for someone downtown and he was picking a card. It was really windy downtown and all of the cards blew out of my hand.

Junior Cody Krzyzaniak: Rubik’s cube

Sophomore Theo Callicott: Computers How’d you get started doing this hobby? I just wanted to do stuff like that so I did it. What is the best thing to come from this hobby? Being on the Cyber Defense team and FRC and being in robotics has been fun.

Senior Drew Daniell: Reenactment Do you do reenactments with a specific group? Yes I do it with a group. I’m actually the only high schooler out there, it’s mostly older men. Has anything interesting happened while a reenactment was going on? Yes, there is a field here in Charleston that has an actual trench from the Civil War that they have maintained. There was a big old tree stump that ended up catching fire somehow, so there was this giant burning stump in the middle of the battlefield.

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Why did you start? I got into cubing (that’s the street term for completing a Rubik’s Cube) when my friend Zach showed me and went to the Rubik’s Cube competition. Whats a funny story or interesting thing that happened to you while doing your hobby? The most interesting thing that’s happened with cubing was this one time where I took [the cube] apart and then put it together wrong. So I spent a lot of time struggling and getting mad before I realized I needed to fix it.

Junior Mikayla Rohner practices her swing at Sparians bowling alley in Mount Pleasant Sept. 29.

A striking experience Unique hobby brings father and daughter together Savannah Petzold

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It is summer. Somewhere a 10-year-old girl is throwing a bowling ball down an empty lane. Her father is standing behind her. Hands empty of tools, a wide grin on his face. “‘A little to the left Mikayla. That’s it, no, no. Hold your elbows like this.” He stands up to guide his daughters arms around the bowling ball, helping her roll it right down the middle. Her father always took time out of his busy schedule to show his daughter, junior Mikalya Rohner, the ropes. Bowling became their special time together. “She did it for the fun of it, she still does it for the fun of it,” Kenneth Rohner said. “I definitely think bowling and those convesations about bowling brought us closer together.” Rohner did not become involved with bowling simply for the rush of a win. It was more than that. It was an opportunity. An unbroken barrier. A chance worth taking. “I was with my family and I was having fun; all of my birthdays were bowling birthdays,” she said. “And that just really made

me want to try to get better at it.” Improvement came from some of the only time she and her father shared. His long hours and extra work as a mechanic made the time together even more special. Her coach’s unwavering kindness and critiques also helped Rohner learn the rules of the game. Improvement came from within herself. Mikayla went from cramming birthday cake between turns to stealing the show. “I like it. It’s fun to do. I don’t expect to get anything out of it,” Rohner said. “Except new experiences, experiences at different lanes ‘cause every lane is different. I get to just try to do my best and try to get better.” The ball is slicing across the floor. Smack. Pop. Ten pins tumbling to the ground. Cheers. Whistles. Clapping. After five years of competing, Rohner experienced her first big win, scoring an almost perfect game of 207 with only two strikes. “My favorite memory was when I made my first 200. It was five days before my [16th] birthday,” Rohner said. “I was just so happy ‘cause I had finally gotten to 200. Everyone else had had, like, five of those”. She wasn’t concerned with making sure the other team lost, but instead pushed herself to do better, gain new experiences and make lifelong friends. “My greatest personal achievement, just in general, would be stepping out of my comfort zone and trying new things. Like trying bowling,” Rohner said. “I was like ‘oh I’m not going to be good’ but I’m doing it.”

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His final ranking was fifth on team USA and 42nd overall. But what was more important to him was the experience. “The whole thing was really different,” Renneker said. “People were shouting things in different languages and you had no idea what they were saying.” Francesca Mathewes Trips like Renneker’s are made of unforgettable moments and high points. There were an abundance of memories for Renstaff writer neker, but a few definitely stuck out. Seven years of sailing competitions in the States pale in “Placing consistently in the top five out of all 106 kids in the comparison to the atmosphere of the international tournabeginning was really cool,” he said. ment that freshman James Renneker sailed in this past sumAside from sailing, Renneker experienced traveling through mer in Flanders, Belgium. the rolling green hills of the Belgian countryside and meeting Renneker traveled to Europe with his family and spent a kids from countries all over Europe. week vacationing in London and Paris before stopping “I would definitely do it again,” Always try somein Belgium to sail in Topsport Flanders Regatta with a Renneker said. newly formed Team USA, comprised of sailors from thing, even if you think International trips like this all over the U.S. could become a possibility for him, you might not make it. The competition took place on the North Sea, as he is looking at a possible Team which had its own set of challenges and differences USA Olympic campaign in the fu-- Freshman James Renfrom the warm waters of Charleston. “There were ture. neker six foot swells in Belgium, and in Charleston there are “I’m looking at maybe doing an not really swells at all,” Renneker said. Olympic campaign, but I’m not sure But, he rose to the occasion and placed extremeyet,” Renneker said. ly well; he came in second place on team USA, and For now, he sails on the Wando placed in the top 10 out of all 106 sailors. team and continues to prepare for future sailing competitions. On the last day of sailing, competitors were divided into The things he has learned from his sailing venture in Belgium the Gold and Silver brackets. will always stick with him and will help guide him during comBecause he had done so well in the beginning of the tourpetitions. nament, Renneker was placed in the top bracket for the final “Always try something, even if you think you might not day of sailing. make it,” Renneker said. “Go for it anyways.”

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Teaching in Tibet

Senior Fiona McMurtry traveled to India to teach Tibetan refugees English over the summer.

Student travels overseas to help refugees during her three weeks of volunteering staff writer

A very clear theme is present around the world today: a people’s flight from under repressive political heels, particularly in Syria, Iraq, Ukraine and of course Tibet. Awareness is abundant. Action is lacking. To senior Fiona McMurtry, action takes center stage. For over 60 years, Tibet has struggled under a repressive Chinese government. Both autonomy and culture have been curbed. For the last six decades, refugees have fled, crossing the bitter, treacherous and often deadly Himalayas to seek refuge in nearby nations from within which efforts of returning Tibet to its former self could be drawn. Dharamsala, an Indian town far up north, is such a refuge. McMurtry spent three weeks engrossed in the culture and unwavering spirit of the Tibetan people. And three weeks she spent helping the Tibetan people in any way she could. Along with a multitude of volunteers spanning the globe, McMurtry taught the refugees English, helped refurbish crippling buildings and even cared for the kids. “We would play games like hangman and duck-duck goose. So, it was teaching them [Tibetan children] English but in a fun way,” McMurtry said. Dharmsala is a town, fitted with a working residential scene and, while still riddled with poverty, serves as the center for the

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Often times the only thing that young people think about when given time off is where to spend their next vacation. However, many do not realize just what they could do with this time to make someone else’s life better; but junior Kennedy Petit does. This past July, Petit spent two weeks abroad in Thailand with the Adventures Cross Country (ARCC). “Half of it was a tour and the other half was a service trip,” Petit said. “We spent time in a village helping to build a library, and spent time playing with the kids.” “My favorite part of the trip was getting to know the people of Thailand and being opened up to a new culture,” she added. During her time in Thailand, she also was able to go to an elephant rehab facility and take care of the elephants and visit Kanchanaburi and Chang Mai. What’s more, Petit also said the experience has had lasting impacts on her. “I definitely want to spend a year abroad and maybe even join the Peace Corps after college,” she said. After experiencing firsthand how powerful it can be to help others in need, her goals do not simply stop there. “In the future, my uncle and I want to start a foundation to be able to open an orphanage in South America,” Petit said. Her ambitions never ceasing due to her newfound passions, Petit will again be abroad this summer traveling around South America to Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos for six weeks. During this time she will be teaching at schools and helping to fix up houses for those in need.

most courteous and enlightened people. “The Tibetan refugees were some of the kindest, nicest, happiest people I’ve ever met,” McMurtry said. Regardless of the state that their culture has continuously been in, withering and wilting, they remain constant. “They were very optimistic and they had a good attitude about things. They were very happy people as a whole,” McMur--Ellen Fogel try added. When tackled with the introspective that her journey uncorked, she had found herself dumbfounded and thankful for the life she had been given. When compared to the troubles that the Tibetan people face, those that the American people face hardly measure up. “The trip, as a whole, made me feel very thankful for just the fact that I live in the U.S. and I have all the freedoms that I do and that I’m not living under a government that is constantly trying to oppress our culture,” McMurtry said. “I plan on going back, I think, in the future, and try and help and do more,” McMurtry added. When made aware of the obstacles that an entire people face, such as cultural disparities, poverty, and loss of relatives and loved ones across national boundaries, she hopes to carry on in the aid she had already given. “I think that obviously it’s better if people do [help less fortunate individuals], it makes you a better person. I know that I feel very fulfilled by the fact that when I help others, that makes me feel good. So I don’t think people should feel obligated to help Junior Kennedy Petit holds a baby jaguar during her trip to Thailand others; I think people should want to help others because it’s the over the summer. She went to Thailand with the group Adventures right thing to do,” McMurtry said. Cross Country (ARCC). There is no obligation that binds the more endowed with the less, but there doesn’t have to be any for one to act, and in the process, find knowledge and growth in an entire culture and people.

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Junior Adam Grey “We went [to Peru] with a church that we were connected with in Waco, Texas in early June. Specifically, we went to build houses and supply water. I’d say the most moving moment was when we were leaving. Everyone was crying because we had made so many connections and they just had to watch as we were leaving.”

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Senior Caroline Clayton, who traveled on a mission trip to Honduras during the summer, loves to play the piano and sing in chorus in her spare

Spreading hope Mission trip causes change for the better of all parties involved

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A dad, an aunt, a sister and a senior travel to Honduras over the summer for ten days of missionary work. Senior Caroline Clayton, an advocate for the L.A.M.B Institute, discussed what it was like to travel to Honduras and give back to their community. Caroline had previously seen her father, Tripp Clayton, the Treasurer of the Latin American Ministry and Bible (L.A.M.B.)and her sister, Meredith, go on trips to Honduras before she herself could travel to Central America. Now it was her turn. On July 10-15, Caroline made her first trip to Honduras. Flying into Tegucigalpa and staying at a non-profit Organization house called “Casa Lamb,” the Clayton family helped those less fortunate. God’s Littlest Lambs Children’s Home in San Buenaventura, Honduras was a home for newborns to 18 year olds which helped them learn, play and thrive under God’s grace, according to their missions statement. For ten years, these children were without running water and now, because of the program, have cold water for bathing and drinking. However, they can only get their water after climbing a hill to reach the tank truck. “L.A.M.B is trying to create a system where running water can reach families easier with a plumbing system which I was so excited to take part of,” Caroline said. Rebuilding buildings and lives. Rocks, gravel, homemade concrete and happy spirit brought together volunteers to building projects in Honduras. During Caroline and her family’s stay they did construction at the children’s home. “It’s funny. We had actual Hondurans as our bosses which was humbling because everything was made from hand,” Caroline said.

When deciding to go on a missions trip, many do not truly think that a missions group would possibly be traveling into a drug war zone city like Flor del Campo where Caroline volunteered at the the Alonzo Movement. On October 28, 2009 Alonzo Salgado, husband and father, was stabbed and killed by two gang members who wanted his cell phone. In his honor, L.A.M.B had created a plan to help bring back the youth and start an anti-gang movement where Caroline helped with activities to help promote awareness. “It was a life changing experience there,” Caroline said. “The best part was all the children who helped me learn to be more grateful and thankful for what I have like food, education and a home.” She reflects on a humbling moment in an area rampant with poverty and harships. “On the last day I had gone the whole week without getting my shoes dirty...I ran through a huge pile of mud and sank in it,” Caroline said. “I tried running up the hill to find water to clean off my shoes. There I met Dulsey, a fourteen year old, who took me into her personal cabin and took her water that she was going to use for bathing and drinking to clean off my shoes...very humbling.” The days that were spent in Honduras helped Caroline determine what she wants to see herself accomplish in the future. Like her sister, Meredith, Caroline wants to intern in the 2015-2016 summer for the L.A.M.B Institute. Meredith created a website www.crowdrise.com to fundraise money to help those affiliated with the program. The Clayton’s fundraiser raised $1,135 within the first week, and both sisters have asked for donations in place of gifts for their upcoming birthdays. Caroline hopes to start a Wando High School CrowdRise so students here at Wando can personally affect the lives of those suffering in Honduras without traveling there. Burritos for breakfast, humble children, a hospitable culture, and the feeling of being grateful created an experience for Caroline that allowed her to become a major supporter of traveling the world to help those impoverished.

Dates of trip: June 9-17 Church: St. Andrews. What was the most moving moment of the trip? Probably when we went to the infirmary and saw the people who had just been dropped off because their families couldn’t take care of them. What was the purpose of the trip? We went to build houses and bathrooms for the schools in the community.

Junior Lauren Basha Dates of trip: July 25-Aug. 9 Church: East Cooper Baptist Church What was the most moving moment during the mission trip? We stayed at an orphange for three days and one morning we walked all of the little children to school. It was fun. What was your purpose for going on this mission trip? My cousins live in Indonesia so we went to visit them and help them out while we were there for the mission trip.

Senior Gardiner Phillips What dates did you travel? June 13-June 20 What church did you travel with? First United Methodist Church of Isle of Palms What was the most moving moment of your trip? How much the city welcomed us, they loved the group that comes every year. They had one of those out in front that said ’Welcome First United Methodist Church of Isle of Palms’” Why did you go there? What work did you do? “Essentially, we went there with a group called Reach and what they do is go around looking of people who can’t afford to fix up their houses and they give us projects to do. Pretty much anything that has to do with construction.”

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Junior Bhavani Srinivas is a Hindu which, to her, means that God is in everything around her. Pieces of paper, books, bugs and humans all have God within them. Hinduism is a religion that is drastically misunderstood in western culture. It is a religion of deep rooted tradition, so naturally Srinivas’ introduction to it began at a very young age. “[Srinivas’ parents] have tried to keep us in tune with our culture” she said, “and keep with the traditions that are really central to our faith.” Holidays, prayer, tradition and Indian dance classes have all been important to Srinivas’ immersion in Hindu culture. “At around middle school, I started wondering more about what the actual religion is,

Four students share their journeys to discovering their faiths and religious identities through life changing events and long lasting tradition.

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rather than doing just the traditions that my mom had told me,” Srinivas said. Personally, Srinivas has a deep rooted and complex view of Hinduism. There are different paths, doctrines, sages and prayers associated with Srinivas’ view of Hinduism. The most important aspect of this diversity is that it is accepted in the culture. “Nobody is the same. However, everyone accepts that,” Srinivas said. The religion’s complex nature and opportunity for free thought is why Srinivas loves it so much. “God is not an easy question, it’s very complex,” Srinivas said. “So Hinduism just keeps it complex I guess.” -- William Miller

Lily Johnston Blaring sirens. Red and blue lights approaching. Reality and fear strike at the same time. It's a situation no student wants to find themselves in. It's a night no parent wants to find out about. In senior Lily Johnston's case, it was the event that marked the turning point in her journey to find faith. Like many freshmen, Johnston faced the social pressures associated with starting high school. One night towards the end of her freshmen year, Johnston said she was arrested. “I was drinking with my close friends on Isle of Palms,” Johnston said. "We were just hanging out." While she didn't receive any charges, she did attend family court and a class on substance abuse. The young freshman realized she was on a life path that she never would have imagined be-

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Some teens may feel isolated from their peers, be it for something shallow or something deeply personal. Sophomore Tamara Alquza is Islamic, and has faced this type of judgment before. "It's tough living in a country, or an area, or a region where most people are Christian," Alquza said. "But I think it makes me special... I love telling people that I'm Muslim." Not only proud of her faith, Alquza said she appreciates the diversity of being able to exchange her beliefs with others who may be less familiar with them. Unfortunately, not everyone Alquza meets is as interested in understanding her as others. She said she has been made fun of for her beliefs. "Me being... Islamic, there's always the people that think I'm a terrorist, and there's

always the people that make fun of me for that," she said. Yet Alquza is able to deal with that kind of mean-spirited behavior when it confronts her. "From that moment, I know that I'm a good person and I didn't do anything wrong...[they] did something wrong, at that moment, for jumping to conclusion," she said. While not all of the misunderstandings about her religion are spiteful, Alquza still has to deal with people who simply don't care to understand. Despite the ignorance and insults, Alquza said she feels her faith has taught her a great deal about life and has given her a unique experience she is thankful for. -- Jane Daniel

ing on, so she decided to change her priorities. There was a Young Life Christian camp four days later in Colorado, and Johnston decided to attend. At the camp, she discovered that she wanted to start living her life to glorify God. “I didn’t want to be a Christian simply by title,” Johnston said. Throughout her sophomore year of high school, Johnston started to build her new relationship with God. She struggled with making friends who shared her religious beliefs and this made her more appreciative of the friends who stood by her and supported her newfound faith. “My faith is important to me because it affects every aspect of my life," Johnston said. "Through my faith, I hope to spread the word of God and the message of love." -- Rachel Byrd

Gabi Pope After having spent the past few years living in a Jewish household with her mother and stepfather, senior Gabi Pope converted to Judaism last school year. Pope wakes up in the morning to the sounds of prayer in a nearby room. Unlike many girls her age, she spends many of her days afterschool studying Hebrew and Jewish tradition. “One of the biggest struggles is that I don’t speak fluent Hebrew,” Pope said. “But I am learning through listening to some CDs that teach Hebrew and I’m going to be taking some classes.” Pope said her conversion has changed her

and that performing the Shevat, a weekly ceremony performed every Friday, has especially helped her to feel more accepted into the Jewish faith. “The food is the best,” Pope added.“My mom makes this sweet potato soup that is so good, and then we have matzo ball soup that is the best homemade, and then we eat Challah Bread every Friday. All of my friends come to my house for Shevat because they love the food so much”. Pope describes the Jewish community as very endearing and accepting, and this change has made her family a lot closer. -- Ellen Fogel

Sophomore Tamara Alquza, senior Lily Johnston, junior Bhavani Drinivas and senior Gabi Pope all shared their faith stories with the Tribal Tribune. For more of their stories, see the wandotribaltribune.com.

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Senior Hudson Thames, who works as a vetinary technician assistant, draws blood on a dog for a heartworm test. Thames has worked for the vet since his freshman year.

Junior Emily Shoemaker What is your job? I am a princess at Princess of Tides. How long have you worked there? I’ve worked there for like four months. What is the most exciting thing that has happened to you? Everything is exciting. I just love it so much. Like my favorite part is when we walk out and get the kids -- their faces, it’s so magical.

Senior Emma Dufresne What is your job? I was a camp counselor for five weeks this summer at the YMCA Camp Greenville on Cedar Mountain. How long have you worked there? This summer I was finally able to be a junior counselor. What is the most exciting thing that has happened to you? My campers decided it would be a good idea to put paint and shaving cream all over their bodies and attack me. It was a very interesting experience.

A man’s best friend Hannah Jane Dantzscher

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Gummy bears, Gummy worms, Milky Ways, ketchup packets and a sock. These yummy treats are what brought a young but large black lab in to the hands of senior Hudson Thames. Thames, 17, is already helping to save the lives of man’s best friend, working as a Veterinary Technician Assistant at Parkwest Veterinary Associates. When Thames was approaching his freshman year of high school, he began to search for employment. Even though he was not interested in being a veterinary, the opportunity to work at a family friend’s veterinary office sounded like an interesting and unique hands-on job that he didn’t want to miss out on. “I couldn’t really do much at first because I was going to be a freshman in high school,” Thames said. “I just started cleaning and doing basic stuff like that.” Thames started his basic training during his sophomore year and can now claim the official title of Veterinary Technician Assistant, a role that holds much responsibility. “It’s very demanding,” Thames said. Drawing blood, giving vaccinations and helping to prepare pets for surgery is all just a days work for Thames. “About a month ago, we had an older husky come in that was just not doing really well,” Thames said. “I was sitting there with the dog and I had an oxygen tank running in front of him so he could breath when he started seizing and going into car-

diac arrest. It was probably one of the scariest moments of my life. It was the equivalent of watching someone drown”. Thames and his team were able to save the Husky though and according to Thames, the pressure is made worth it when he sees how much his work means to the patients’ owners. “A lot of times it can get really stressful, especially in an emergency. Your adrenaline gets pumping and sometimes you don’t feel like you’re doing everything you can,” said Thames. “But when a client tells you, ‘you’re doing really good’ or ‘thank you so much’, it makes you feel really good.” Despite not knowing what he wanted to do in the future when he first started working at Parkwest Veterinary Associate, Thames now knows for certain that he wants to be a fully licensed vet. He plans to attend four years of veterinary school after getting his undergraduate degree in Animal Science. “I just love when the animals are really happy. They share similar emotions that humans do with each other,” Thames said. “I think that it’s really cool that people have that kind of bond with their pets”.

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The Wando Career Center is located in K-103 and is the place where students come to research careers, examine college admission criteria, learn about their personalities and make plans for a bright future. Join career counselors in the lab at your convenience during these hours, which are different each month. OCTOBER 2014: Tuesday, Oct. 7 - 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20 - 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. (all lunches) Wednesday, Oct. 29 - 3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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entertainment (Left) Teachers and Coaches Tyler Ann and Brad Smith had their wedding filmed and broadcast on the tv series “Four Weddings” on TLC. (Top) The show aired on Sept. 26, in which Smith competed with three other brides. Pictured from left to right are brides Dominique, Tyler Ann, Jessica and Tonya.

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Weddings. The dress, the music, the guests, the flowers and the film crew. At least for newlyweds Coach Brad Smith and Coach Tyler Ann Smith that is. Directors, producers, cinematographers and the three other brides. “Four Weddings,” for those who aren’t familiar with the TLC reality show, features four brides who attend each others’ weddings and rate them for a chance to win an exclusive honeymoon vacation. “So I kind of applied for it on a whim,” cheerleading coach and math teacher Tyler Ann Smith said after her friends and family kept contacting her via “facebook and email.” The wedding was Nov. 16, 2013 at Founder’s Hall in Charlestown Place. The venue was picked because of the couple’s sports-themed wedding. “My family is a huge Carolina fan and we were playing Florida and we won, and then Coach Smith’s family are split half and half, half Auburn fans and half Georgia fans, and it was

the Auburn-Georgia game,” Mrs. Smith said. Her husband Brad said whenever he sees the “miraculous catch” by Auburn on ESPN, he thinks, “we got married during that.” “The Four Weddings” producers were looking for something that set their wedding apart from other weddings, Mrs. Smith said. Not only did they time their wedding perfectly so that it would fall during half time of the Auburn-Georgia game, the couple also created a ‘unity canvas.’ “At most weddings you will see unity candles where each couple has a candle that represents them and then they put them together,” Mrs. Smith said, “so we did it with paint and on canvas and we had two different colors and squirted it on there and so now we have it hanging in our house.” The two coaches have been together for about three years after their best friends got married. For their first “one on one” time together, Mrs. Smith said, they watched Aladdin and for their wedding, “A Whole New World” was the song they danced t o. “We had friends of ours who actually played our first dance song,” she said. “We are both kind of Disney freaks.” The film crew and directors were present the wedding, but stayed out of the way. “Couple of them were Wando grads and so they had actually gotten their start -- I kid you not -- on like Tribe Talk,” Tyler Ann said. They exchanged vows under a wooden

arch, after Mrs. Smith’s long walk up the aisle to the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” which, along with the date of their wedding, is engraved on their rings. The song is special for her and her mom but special in another reason for Coach Smith. “I mentioned it to Coach Smith and his family and they were like -- done, we love that song. Come to find out that his soccer team that he roots for, Liverpool, that’s their fight song!” she said. The show premiered Sept. 26, and out of the four weddings, the Smiths placed third. All four weddings were unique and showcased how different weddings could be, Mrs. Smith said. “Probably my favorite part of everyone’s wedding was dancing at them because I’m just if there is an open space and music I’m going to have fun no matter where I am,” she said. Although they didn’t win the honeymoon to Jamaica, Mrs. Smith would not change a single aspect of her wedding and is “genuinely excited” for Tonya, the bride who won. Tonya’s father passed away the day after her wedding and was the only bride who would not be able to go on a honeymoon if she did not win the show, Mrs. Smith said. The two coaches spent their honeymoon in Jamaica over Thanksgiving break. “It was exciting,” Tyler Ann said. “It was a lot of fun. If I had to do it over again I would totally do it again.”

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A maze of a movie The Maze Runner is a mix of Lord of the Flies and the last two seasons of “Lost” -- fast paced, fairly confusing and full of attempts of self government. Needless to say, it was my kind of movie. Based on the first book of the best-selling The Maze Runner trilogy by James Dashner, the movie sticks fairly true to the book and to Hollywood necessities (hot actors, romance, teen rebellion against oppressive government...the usual). The Maze Runner was first published in 2009 and while I was waiting for the final installment of yet another teen dystopian trilogy, Mockingjay, I decided to give the book a go. There are some books which you have to stop reading every couple of chapters and push yourself to finish. This was not one of those books. Like the book, the movie shows that there is hardly a moment of peace for main character Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) who arrives in a mysterious place called the Glade, knowing nothing but his name. In both the book and the movie adaptation, the viewer is dropped into the moment and never seems to leave. The action-packed plot keeps you guessing through both the book and the movie. But the movie brings the action to life in a way that only the silver screen can do. Thomas joins the Runners, lead by Minho (Ki Hong Lee), to constantly search for an end to the maze. The Runners do what their name suggests — run. But they have to be back to the Glade before night fall or the monsters will get them. The Maze is terrorized by monsters called the Grievers, mechanical, spiked creatures whose venom is poisonous. The leader of the Gladers, Alby (Ami Ameen), gets stung and takes the Grief Serum, a concoction that induces “the Changing,” which is a process through which the Gladers remember several things before the Glade, most of which make them go insane. Every Glader who has to take the Grief Serum always sees Thomas and Teresa (Kaya Scodelario), the only girl in the Glade. She not only knows Thomas’ name, but also brings a message that she is the last person helping the creators of the Maze create it. What the book lacks in character development, the movie makes up for with O’Brien as Thomas and Scodelario as Teresa. Their chemistry does not overwhelm either the book or the movie, but rather adds to the already complex and intense plot. The plot is like the Maze itself with many twists and turns and surprises that keep you guessing until even after the movie ends. The second movie, The Scorch Trails, is already in the works. The ending is not a definite one which asks more questions than gives answers. For the book, this is intriguing and warrants for a sequel. For the movie, the viewer is confused at the abrupt ending. My advice is to read the book before seeing the movie. And don’t go alone because there are lots of things hidden in the dark. -- Lucie Wall

Game players destined for fun A week ago I underwent surgery to repair my meniscus. That means I have spent about 168 hours just lying down hooked up to an annoying humming freeze machine. But there’s one glimmer of light in this tragedy. One thing was able to keep me going strong through this desperate time. Destiny. Destiny is the newest game: an MMO, co-op action RPG, multiplayer shooter -- all in one. This absolute beast of a game has kept me occupied to the last minute of my confinement here at home. I won’t lie to you, though, Destiny is not the game I had hoped it would be. The campaign isn’t a story worth following, as it’s flimsy and not very well written. When I heard that Bungee and Activision were getting together to create this game, I envisioned a game that would fulfill every one of my last nerdy desires. Instead, it fell short in the story. Now that I’ve said that, I feel it is only fair to say some of the fantastic aspects of this game. To start, the graphics in this game are

absolutely phenomenal. A player can see every last detail in the grass, the weather changes throughout the game, and each terrain is as complex as the next. As you travel from Venus to Mars to Earth and the moon, you can easily indulge in the hard work that Destiny put in to make each world as amazing as the next. As far as multiplayer (the Crucible) goes, it’s basically a glorified Halo-- with magic. I don’t mean that in a bad way though, I truly enjoy this multiplayer. The few twists it takes from Halo, including the different power ups and use of jetpacks (and if you’re a warlock, glide), truly distinguish it as a next generation game. If you’re hesitant about getting this game, I’m going to go ahead and suggest you get it. As long as you’re looking at it more for a multiplayer experience, that is. If you’re looking for a good campaign to strap into and thoroughly enjoy, grab a copy of Wolfenstein or maybe even a classic like Metal Gear Solid. -- Matt Beech

New album inspires the phrase: ‘this is all good’ Alt-j is a name that’s becoming well known in the Indie-rock scene. Their second contribution to the music world, This Is All Yours, was released Sept. 22 and proves their musical talent even further than their first album, An Awesome Wave, released in 2012. This Is All Yours doesn’t disappoint fans. Only six days after its release, it had reached number one on the UK’s Official Albums Chart. The new album is set up like a performance, but you don’t have to go to one of their concerts for a show. You can practically see the lights and stage before your eyes and the band putting everything they have into each song.

The album opens with “Intro” which, right off the bat, shows alt-j’s talent for overlapping and revolving vocals. “Hunger of the Pines” was released as the lead single of the album and features snippets of Miley Cyrus’s song “4x4” from her album Bangerz layered upon a chillingly beautiful melody made up of incredible guitar riffs and drum beats. But the song that best demonstrates Joe Newman’s accomplishments as lead singer and guitarist is “Left Hand Free.” The song was released as the album’s second single after “Hunger of the Pines.” It’s impossible not to bob your head or tap your foot to this song. It has

all the essentials of a good song: a good beat, insane guitar riffs, and powerful vocals. But then again there isn’t a single song on the album that lacks these necessities. Each song is like a gift, wrapped up in beautiful, mesmeric instrumental and captivating vocals. If you haven’t listened to their first album, An Awesome Wave, don’t worry. You don’t have to be a fan of alt-j to be a fan of this album. If you want to take a break from the overplayed pop on the radio and listen to some incredible Indie-rock, go to iTunes right now and download This Is All Yours. -- Logan Denny

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C Pawley’s Front Porch I always said that the best cure for a bad day is a good burger. Having heard from some friends that Pawley’s Front Porch, located in the Belle Hall Shopping Center, was a place I could find one; I ventured out to find myself a cure for the bad-day blues. Sad to say, I found a burger that only exacerbated my case. Walking in it was evident that the place was a sports joint, not that authentic sports joint with some originality but that annoyingly phoney sports joint. The walls were lined with TVs and memorabilia holding the fake nostalgic luster apparent in most sports bars. After placing my order for a Kiawah burger, which is a simple burger with portabella mushrooms, fire roasted peppers and melted brie, I found myself hoping that the burger would not mimic the atmosphere. It did. I ordered the burger, medium rare and it came to my table clearly overcooked. But the worst part was the bun, and let’s face it, it’s pretty hard to mess up a bun. The buns were cold like they had just been taken out of the fridge. The only good light to the place was the creative and original names given to the burgers after local islands, thus giving the restaurant its only sense of originality. Tommy Sanders

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“Telegraph Ave.” Childish Gambino I’ve been playing this song consistently since it was released as a single back in November. It’s an all-around great song that you can really listen to in any mood, but playing it over car speakers on a late night drive is simply indescribable.

Sullivan’s Island is called the Gold Bug Island because of one famous somber author: Edgar Allen Poe. The restaurant named after the infamous man is nothing but somber. Poe’s Tavern is a hub of activity for all ages, filled with art of Poe, and the outside is pet friendly with waiters who bring by bowls of water for dogs. But let’s be honest. People go there for the ambiance, the music and the friendly staff, but mostly people go for their burgers. This burger is not merely a burger (or a cheeseburger, if you are like me). It is a halfpound of beef cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of hamburger bun, onions, lettuce and tomato. I ordered the Gold Bug burger, one of many that are named after the short stories and poems written by Poe. Each burger is juicy even when you order it “well done.” And don’t even get me started on the fries. You have not lived until you have tasted Poe’s Tavern’s fries, especially their cheese fries (dipped in ranch per your taste). You need to order at least one plate for the table of the delicious appetizer to pair with your burger. Next time you find yourself on Sullivan’s Island, at the beach or in search of a good burger, Poe’s Tavern is the place to go.

On a gloomy, rainy day, there is one source of sunshine: a good burger. When we pull up in front of Sesame, the bulb lights twinkle over the patio and music, good music, drifts softly from the speakers over the sound of the rain drops. The inside of the restaurant is almost empty and the waitress tells us to sit wherever we would like. She promptly brings over some menus and we consider the numerous options. Sesame is a paradise for burger lovers of all kinds. They have beef, black bean, chicken and turkey burgers paired with either a sesame seed, wheat or gluten free bun. You can order a specialized burger, such as a Hawaiian or Mediterranean, or you can build your own by choosing from the long list of toppings. I order a South Carolina burger, earning its name from the addition of Sesame’s housemade pimento cheese to the burger. It is brought out quickly and I am immediately relieved from my rainy day blues. To finish off a perfect meal, I order one of Sesame’s famous millkshakes and walk out the door feeling immensely satisfied. To those looking for a quality burger, a cozy setting and great service, Sesame is a must.

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Pick: The South I love the South. It’s rich with culture and history. The food and music that comes from here is always great. It’s also home to some of the world’s best looking and most polite people. The only problem here is that when the weather gets warm after a relatively short winter, thousands of Yankee tourists crowd our streets. I can’t complain though -- pretty much everything is pleasant here except for the heat.

Peeve: Cargo shorts What is the need for all those extra pockets? Are you going into the wilderness for days and need to carry as many provisions as you possibly can? I just don’t understand why there is a need for those huge and obnoxious pockets that hang at the side of peoples’ legs. We know those extra pockets hold all your shame. Can’t you just wear PFGs or some plain khaki shorts like everyone else?

Peeve: Picky eaters If you’re at a restaurant and you order a burger only to pick off everything but the meat and bun, I’m judging you. That’s perfectly good and delicious food which was on that burger for a reason. Everyone else eats it that way because it’s delicious. If you try it, you will probably think the same thing. If anything, you are making your food taste worse than it actually is. A plain burger on some bread doesn’t sound great.

Pick: Hunting As where most people would hate to wake up at 4 in the morning, during hunting season it’s a privilege. It’s the only thing worth waking up early for. Even on the days you don’t see anything, you feel like you have succeeded. If you’re an outdoorsmen, you know that being in the woods is always a rewarding experience.

Pick: America The fact is we live in the best country in the world. For the past 238 years America has lead the way for the better treatment and equality of all people. No where else are you guarenteed rights that cannot be infringed. No where else does everybody have a say in their government. Although it’s not perfect, we have one of the best governments in the world.

Pick: Fall Fall is the best. Football, hunting and a drop in temperature all come with fall. Another great thing about this season is that you can dress however you want. Shorts are still acceptable, but so are jackets and vests. You can also go outside for an extended amount of time without risking the possibility of dying of dehydration.

“Recognize” PARTYNEXTDOOR feat. Drake This is probably my favorite song that’s come out all year. PARTYNEXTDOOR does his thing on the beat and vocals and the extra verse from my favorite rapper, Drake, just makes it even better. Just like “Telegraph Ave.,” this song sounds better than ever on late drives.

“Too Much” Que feat. Lizle & Trey Songz

I surprisingly heard this song for the first time in my stepdad’s car a couple weeks ago. Ever since, I’ve been playing it non-stop. If you want to get hyped up – for anything – this should be your new go-to song.

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oct. 3, 2014 Junior James Jennings looks on from the sideline during the season opener against White Knoll Aug. 29, the same game Jennings received what would be his career ending concussion.

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Q&A Senior Harrison Francis has received seven concussions in his football career. Francis decided that is was best to call it quits his sophomore year while playing for Wando.

How have concussions affected your life?

“It affects me because I have to shy away from physical contact with my head.”

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What should people know about concussions that they usually don’t? “That they can affect your everyday life because it changes your mood and sleep. You also get really bad headaches and migraines.”

How can people prevent getting concussions?

“It’s hard to prevent them but the best way is to be aware. If you hit your head and get a headache, get it checked out just to be safe.”

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What are some symptoms of having a concussion and what are the long-term effects? “Migraines, dizziness, blurred vision and the way your eyes react to light. Long-term effects are depression, anxiety and even migraines for the rest of your life. Also, you can have brain damage and messed up sleeping patterns forever.”

--compiled by Jenks Donaldson

Tackling life Acting as mentor helps junior cope with end of career Jenks Donaldson

“When I was told I wouldn’t be able to play football again, I knew my life would be changed forever.” Junior James Jennings suffered his first concussion at a young age and has continued to throughout his high school career. Jennings, a linebacker for the varsity football team, suffered his most recent and devastating concussion in the season opener against White Knoll Aug. 29. “I took back-to-back hits in the end zone to my head, and the first one loosed my head up for the second one,” he said. “Once you get one, especially as a kid like I did, you become a lot more vulnerable to get multiple more in the future.” Jennings admits he does not know how many concussions he has had, but he realizes the number is an unhealthy amount. “Every time you have a headache at the end of practice, that is supposed to be a concussion. Everyone leaves practice with a headache; its football,” he said. “As far as major, recorded ones -- where you get up saying ‘what

the [heck] just happened?’-- closer to seven or eight.” Jennings felt like a bright future awaited him in the upcoming season, but with his career derailed, he worried all of his hard work had gone to waste. “I devoted almost the entire summer going to camps, talking to different colleges and trying to get recognized and be put on their radar. It’s really disappointing but it’s life,” Jennings said. Knowing that he will not be able to play the sport he loves again hasn’t stopped Jennings from being a part of the team. “I’m still a member of the team, no doubt. I’m going to try and help coach the inside linebackers and the rest of the defense mainly for the JV team, and a little bit on varsity. I want to be a mentor to the younger guys and help them out in any way possible,” he said. “All of the guys on the team have given me a tremendous amount of support and I will always be thankful for that.” Along with mentoring some of the younger football players on the field, Jennings wants to make sure that everyone is aware of how concussions can affect them. “You have to be extremely careful. Once you get one concussion, you really shouldn’t go back out on the field. You’re risking your livelihood,” he said. Players often take a destructive hit and continue to play, knowing they run the risk of getting an even more severe concussion. Jennings feels he was smarter than that. “When I got hit against White Knoll, I

came right out knowing what had happened and chose not to go back in,” he said. “Monday’s practice came around and I lasted about two minutes before I passed out. I knew from there that I was done.” Head athletic trainer Mark Buchman notes that throughout the years many football players come to him with concussions. Others decide not to mention it and try to play through it, which Buchman says is not a good decision. “We take our players through a long procedure to make sure they are okay to keep playing. If there is a slight fault in their test, we won’t let them risk it,” he said. “The chances of getting an even more severe head injury are very high.” With technology getting better by the day, Wando has incorporated its own sensors in some of the players’ helmets. “We have sensors in some of the helmets that alert us if the head of the player takes a big hit. In the game against Summerville, we had an alert and pulled the boy out right away,” Buchman added. Jennings realizes he will have a long road ahead of him based on the amount of concussions he has sustained, partly because he would do anything to get himself on the field, he has kept some of his concussions to himself. “There is such a desire to play that I often waved symptoms off as just being part of the game, or hide them all together,” he said. But his career in sports may not be over. Jennings said he is one of the biggest competitors ever. “I play golf occasionally, so I plan on trying out for the team this year,” he said. ”I want to keep myself active and I like golf… it’s a good match.”

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3-2 Region 7-AAAA play starts against West Ashley Oct. 10 “I can’t name the best win. It doesn’t matter if it is by one point or what; this is AAAA football,” head coach Jimmy Noonan said. “There’s no team that isn’t well coached and that doesn’t play hard.” The Warriors next game is against the Bluffton Oct. 3 at home.

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JV Football 2-2 record

Zack Taube led his team to a 3121 comeback victory against Fort Dorchester in his first career start on Sept. 26. “They jumped on us pretty quick and we were down 14-0,” head coach Jimmy Noonan said. “Those young men hung in there and battled back and pulled out the victory.” Their next game is against the Bluffton at Bluffton High School Oct. 2.

Volleyball 36-5 #1 in the state

The Lady Warriors return from Atlanta with the A5 Southern Volleyball Invitational title in hand. 13 hours of total gameplay resulted in Wando defeating The Webb School (Knoxville, Tennessee) 2-0. On the way to the championship, the team also knocked off the number two team in the state of Georgia, Walton High. Along with being ranked number one in the state, the ladies are number 37 nationally.

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Three days after a defeat from PorterGaud, the JV team got revenge on the Cyclones at the Bishop England Tournament. “Freshman Emily Papach has stepped up as a leader on the court and was named to All Tournament Team,” head coach Margo Shilser said.

Girls Golf

4-1 record good sign

Finishing fourth in the WSCGA Tournament Sept. 27-28 with the some of the best teams in the state may be a good sign of what’s to come. Junior Kate Harper has already broken two school records half way through the season.

--compiled by Jenks Donaldson

Senior Tyler Ragsdale sacks Fort Dorchester freshman quarterback Dakereon Joyner for a loss on the play in their matchup Sept. 27. The Warriors ultimately lost the game 24-0, giving them their second loss on the season. Wando’s next game is homecoming: a game against the Bluffton Bobcats on Oct. 3rd. The Warriors defeated Summerville on Sept. 9 with the second most lopsided victory in series history, winning 37-14.

Girls tennis leads Region 7-AAAA

Swimming captures region title

As the fall sports season gets underway, so does the girls varsity tennis team. “So far we’ve had a great start to our season,” said head coach Leah Jakious. “We have a lot of new players this year. We have freshman as our top three; Lily Connan, Loren Quinn and Morgan Mitchell.” The Lady Warriors look to develop their young players with the leadership of some of the older players. “We have a lot of new and young talent. We also have some great returning players in seniors on the team: Brooke Gaskins, Hayley Hall, and a new player Madison White,” Jakious said. “We’ve won all of our region matches and for the first time in a couple of years, we defeated Bishop England which was great.”

The swim team captured Region 7-AAAA title with a victory Sept. 27 at R. B. Stall High School. In Coach Cheryl Duren’s first year at Wando, she has lived up to the tradition of excelling in sports with an undefeated season thus far. “Probably the regional meet this past Saturday” Duren said about the team’s most impressive meet. “The girls took first place and the boys took first place.” Coach Duren is optimistic towards the future of the swim team. “We have a state meet on Saturday, Oct. 11. I’m hoping for at least second or third place,” Duren said. “We have 28 out of 70 swimmers that qualified.”

--compiled by Jenks Donaldson

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FACES FIELD Eric Vanderhorst Senior Eric Vanderhorst had two interceptions in the 19-27 loss at Ashley Ridge on Sept. 5. “Honestly it was a feeling I can’t really explain,” he said. “Getting an interception during a game is very hard, and the fact that I got two is unreal.”

Junior Colton Feinburg totaled 17 tackles in the game against Ashley Ridge Sept. 5. “It was a great feeling helping out my team,” he said. “But I couldn’t have done it without the other 10 guys on the field doing their jobs.”

Maggie Marsh

Senior Maggie Marsh was crowned most valuable player and named to the All Tournament Team at the Tournament of Champions held at Dorman High School on Sept. 12-13. “It feels great to be named MVP and to the All Tournament Team, but I would not have been able to achieve those accomplishments without my great teammates,” she said.

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Senior capitain Kelly Brannigan helped lead the girls’ varsity swimming team to a win in its regional meet on Sept. 27 at R. B. Stall High School. “It feels great to win regionals in my senior year. It can only get better if we win state,” she said. “That’s been our goal all year.”

Kenny Waring Senior Kenny Waring ran for 186 yards on 20 attempts for three touchdowns in the season opener against White Knoll Aug. 29. “I just want to thank my offensive line,” he said. “I ran to help the team and did what I had to do to get the win.”

Kate Harper Junior Kate Harper shot a 69 in a highschool invitaitional tournament for the gir’s varsity golf team in Beaufort on Saturday. “We finished fourth overall,” she said. “I set a school record for score in a single round and it was really cool.”

Swinging to success After attending elite all-star game, Brown prepares for future in baseball

Joshua Mataosky staff writer

It takes some people years to figure out what their purpose in life is. Other people know from the minute they are born. Kep Brown is part of the latter. “From a young age” Brown said, “the love of baseball drove me to play. Going on 12 years now, it’s been pretty much my whole life.” Brown comes from a background deeply rooted in sports, and has always been active in the three major American sports: football, basketball and baseball. His older brother, Rudder, played football for Wando. Now, Brown follows his example and plays for the Warrior baseball team. “I can’t imagine a life outside of baseball, right now it’s pretty much my only option,” whe said. Baseball wouldn’t be able to imagine itself without Brown either. This past August, he participated in the Perfect Game AllAmerican All Star Game, which features the 50 most talented baseball prospects from around the nation in a four-day tournament in the PetCo Park of the San Diego Padres. Brown’s father was excited. “It was a big, big opportunity,” Howard Brown said. “I went out there with him and attended the events, and I was very proud, it was a great event for him.”

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Senior Kep Brown works out three to four times a week, sometimes in the weight room. His maximum weight for squat is 320 pounds and bench is 220 pounds. His power clean weight is 275. Brown said he is looking forward to the Major League draft in June.

Brown chalked the event up as a learning experience. “You gotta work harder and longer than any average kid because its unreal out there,” he said, “Some of those kids out there you have to see to believe. My performance on field wasn’t that impressive, but the time spent together off the field and in practice was really great.” But for Brown, the most memorable part wasn’t on the field. “The best moment was definitely visiting the Rady Children Hospital. It’s the number one center for pediatric care and cancer research,” he said. “It was really intense going there. I spent a lot of time with really young kids, and many of them are never going to get to live a full or normal life, and it was really eye-opening.” The experience visiting the children there was more impactful than any of the games played during the tournament, and will remain with him for some time, he said. On Oct. 1, Brown made his commitment to play baseball at the University of Miami. “I went down to visit and had a blast. I loved the city and I loved the people. In the end, it just felt right for me and my career,” he said. Although Brown has committed, he is still considering his options -- one of which is being drafted in the upcoming summer in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft on June 8. Where he falls in the draft and whether he chooses to go pro or become a Miami Hurricane is still up in the air. Assistant Coach James Copeland has been coaching Brown for two years and believes it’s best for any player to keep his options open. “It really depends on the individual. You can do a lot more down the road with a college degree and see a lot more opportunities later on,” Copeland said. “But whatever he thinks is the best option will be the best option for him.” Brown agreed. “What it boils down to,” he said, “is the signing bonus, where I’m drafted both round-wise and pickwise, and the organization and my fit with them.” This is still a long way off. “It’s eight months away,” he said. “So I’ve got plenty of time to figure it out.”

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6 things you should know about volleyball

Volleyball coach Alexis Glover and this year’s team came up with 10 things everyone should know about volleyball. From having the state’s winningest coach to winning the Tournament of Champions this year for the first time in history, the team, 36-5, said there’s a lot to know about their sport.

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This year’s team won the Tournament of Champions Sept. 12-13 at Dorman High School. It’s the first time the team has won the championship in its history. “I think the reason we won the tournament this year was because we all worked as a team and played our hearts out,” junior Meagan Kimbrell said. Their overall wins and losses amounted 7-1. “We work as a team to help each other and impress Coach Glover,” junior Mary Frances Stuckey said.

Senior Megan Morris, co-captain of the varsity volleyball team, was one of two players named to the Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Team Sept. 12-13. “It was a great way to start the season, and it felt great to finally beat Hillcrest,” she said.

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The player in a different colored shirt didn’t forget her uniform - she’s a libero. “A libero is a specialized defensive player who wears a different color shirt during matches,” said Coach Alexis Glover, adding that the back row player cannot attack in front of the 10, and her substitution counts against the team’s total.

Coach Alexis Glover is the state’s most winning volleyball coach, capturing her 800th victory at Dorman High School The team has won Region 7-AAAA for 12 straight Sept. 13 when the team beat Nation Ford High School. years. “Each day we learn from each other and make Glover is currently at 815 victories for her career. “Coach each other better players,” junior Liz Poppens said. “I’m Glover is an amazing coach who will continue to do great things while so lucky and proud to call them my teammates.” she is at Wando,” senior Sophie Wachowski said. “She’s the state’s most winning coach for a reason.”

A “kill” in volleyball is a good thing -- it’s an attack by a player that is not returnable by the receiving player and leads directly to a point. “Any sport with the word ‘kill’ involved has to be good,” sophomore Katie Jacques said.

After having lost to Hillcrest High School for the last six years -- including last year’s state championship, the volleyball team defeated its rival 2-0 at the Tournament of Champions Sept. 12-13. “Beating them was great revenge for us,” senior Megan Morris said. “It showed them that they aren’t as good as they think they are.” --compiled by Rachel Byrd

Speaking of sports: Why do you think the NFL should be responsible to punish their players for their crimes?

“Because each team has an image and a reputation that they try to maintain.”

“They are under a contract so if it says don’t do it, don’t do it.”

“They shouldn’t because it’s their life away from the football field. They can make their own decision.”

“It’s the players responsibility to act as a professional on and off the field because they are role models.”

Senior Laura Brotherton

Junior Elliott Lyles

Junior Trevor Estee

Teacher Jamel Smith

“The NFL has an image to uphold and their players need to understand that.”

Administrator David Crockett

“Yes, they should be punished because people look up to them and they are setting a bad example.”

Sophomore Clara Gustafson

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Here, in each issue, the staff members of The Tribal Tribune, will tell you the scoop. Here will be our opinions, columns, entertainment and news.

YES “American Horror Story: Freak Show” premieres Oct 8 on FX George Clooney got married

NO Michael Phelps arrested for his second DUI “Sexy” Frozen Halloween costumes

#trending today’s stats #WhiteHouse White House security was breached and the intruder made his way through the first floor #HongKong pro-democracy protests take place in Hong Kong as demonstrators demand democratic elections free of Chinese interference #Windows10 Microsoft unveiled the new Windows 10 -- skipping nine -- which will focus more on personalization #HeForShe Actress Emma Watson delivered a speech about gender equality at the United Nations Headquarters and began the He For She campaign for equality, saying “Man Hating” has to stop info from Twitter, Tumblr, Buzzfeed, USA Today, New York Times

50.9%

of 18-24 year olds voted in the 1964 election

of hall deadly sins etiquette

Walking to class is like driving along Highway 17. Swerve, look behind you, change lanes quickly. There are always those annoying slow walkers and awkward PDA couples among many other struggles of changes classes.

Sometimes we’re out of it and we go the wrong way. There’s a proper way to do a u-turn, and that way is not to just blindly reverse and domino into the line of 53 students behind you.

Hey, I know you love your boyfriend or girlfriend or whatever, but it’s a little awkward to see people making out in the hall. Save that for... anywhere but here.

Wearing deodorant is a vital part of your every day routine. No one wants to smell a hall full of teenagers gone au natural in the odor department.

49%

of 18-24 year olds voted in the 2014 election 43%

of 18-24 year olds voted in the 1980 election 42.8 % 18-24 year olds voted in the 1992 election 38% of 18-24 year olds voted in the 2012 election

The last day to register to vote is Oct. 4 www.census.gov/prod/2014pubs/p20-573.pdf

You live in the South. If you were born here, I imagine you were raised on the principle that it’s important to be polite and considerate of others. It’s a really simple but super meaningful gesture to hold the door open for someone -- maybe even multiple someones if you’re feeling generous.

I can’t quite understand why violently shoving someone out of the way would ever even cross your mind. Come on man, we’re all trying to get somewhere.

Hey, it’d be super rad if you could walk a little faster. I know you’re capable of talking to your friend at a pace that doesn’t clog up a line of traffic that spans from H to B Hall.

It’d help out a great deal if you would please transport yourself and your posse from the dead center of the hall to somewhere that isn’t disruptive to the flow of traffic. --Meredith Berly

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Picture this. A kid sitting in the back of class wearing one of the few t shirts he owns and a pair of sneakers. He’s quiet, trying not to draw attention to himself. He dreams of walking across the stage at graduation and leaving for college months later like all of the others. But this dream will not come true. He cannot afford college and he knows it. He cannot provide for himself and doesn’t have the same opportunities as his classmates. Wouldn’t you want this kid to have the same chance as everyone else? Now, what if this kid is an immigrant? Do you feel the same? A labor leader for Border Patrol agents says that he expects nearly 60,000 unaccompanied minors to cross the border this year, according to CNN. These minors often traverse as many 3,000 miles of desert and river, clinging to the tops of trains, hoping to find a place in a country that sometimes greets them with protest signs and harsh words while waving American flags. Many of these unaccompanied children entering the United States claim refugee status. A refugee is defined as someone who has left

their country of nationality that is unwilling or unable to return to that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, etc. Recently, there have been more children coming from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador where gang and societal violence as well as dire economic situations often lead them to seek asylum in the United States. The problem becomes what to do with these children. Individual states fear if these children are relocated to their state, it will cost them money. Between January and July, 350 of these children were moved to South Carolina, according to local news station WSPA. S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley, however, wanted to make sure the state would not be used a mass sheltering location for these children, as she feared it would cost the state money, particularly in the form of educating the children. The children sent to South Carolina are all living with relatives or sponsors; therefore, they are not a state expense. More than 30,000 unaccompanied children have been sent to live with relatives and sponsors nationwide. But there are many children who are un-

accounted for. Many do not show up for their court dates in the immigration courts and become one of the many undocumented immigrants, according to CNN. It is these children who are not accounted for, that become the issue. Should the United States send them back to their violent, economically depressed or war torn countries? Should these children be deported simply because the states do not want to take them in for fear of spending more money? Should that kid sitting in the back of the class not have the same opportunities as the rest of children his age? The fact is that innocent children are looking to the United States for help from their countries in turmoil. It is our duty as a world power and a country that advocates liberty to shelter these children in any way possible, despite the federal and state of housing and educating them. And it is our job to give these children an opportunity to have a chance for a good life, a life not filled with fear of persecution, the same opportunity that we would want for any citizen of the United States.

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Senior Heather Kimbrell keeps time on the band field during warm ups.

Freshman Jonathan Hudson and junior Tim Kasper practice warm up exercises on the marimba as part of the pit crew.

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Sophomore Abby Drozd rehearses her color guard routine.

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Senior Ben King plays “Phoenix Rises,” one of the songs the band will play in its show “Of Things Unseen,” based on the story of Joan of Arc. The band will be competing in in the Atlanta Super Regionals Nov. 1.

With marching season in full swing, the awardwinning band is preparing for national competition with a new director and a new vibe. Long-time director and award-winner Scott Rush became a fine arts coordinator, and Bobby Lambert took over the position. According to drum major, senior Heather Kimbrell, Lambert has been a great addition. “So far it has been a lot of adjusting to our new director, but overall the stuff that he’s adding in has been a really, really awesome change,” Kimbrell said. “When we bring it in front of the other bands, it’s going to make a huge difference in the old Wando that they’re used to seeing versus the new one that we have now.” The band will be participating in the Bands of America Super Regional in Atlanta Nov. 1, and then will travel to Indianapolis to compete in the Grand Nationals Nov. 15. The show called the “Of Things Unseen.” Kimbrell said the show has new artistic twists. “It’s creating a lot of cool touches that, overall, raises our show effectiveness level really high,” she said. Kimbrell one of three drum majors, including Kyle Collins and Katie Powell. Expectations are high among the band members for the upcoming band season. “I think we have a great chance at making finals which is going from 36 bands to 12.” Kimbrell said, “We did it in 2009 and 2011 and I think with the way we’re going now we can do it again in 2014.” -- Will Miller and Rachel Byrd

Freshman Michelle Pham and sophomore Eden Artidiello march during rehearsal. The band practices three days a week and has two clinics in preparation for marching season.