Trojan Bluestreak, Issue 8

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Bluestreak

Volume 33, Issue 8, May 13th 2016

What’s Inside:

Bye, Bye, Baier pp. 10-11 Prom Then vs. Now pp. 14-15 Intro to new Stuco members pp. 18

The Official Publication of the Andover High Student Body

The Trojan Bluestreak

Table of Contents

4 -Photo of the Month 6 -ICT Food Trucks 10-Bye, Bye, Baier 13 - Spring play 14 -Prom Then vs. Now 16- Editorial 18-Intro to New StuCo Members 22 -What Slushy Are You? 23-Calendar

Bluestreak Staff

cover photo by Ashley Dorf

Addy Maples Editor-in-Chief Megan Curry Managing Editor Madi Hearne Design Editor Elizabeth Hartley News Editor Abby Beaver Pop Culture Editor Emma Starks Social Media Editor Stuart Jenkins Web Editor Elise Lindemann Photo Editor Grace Ball Sports Editor Emily Stybr Feature Editor Rebekah Martin Columnist Carrie Friend Columnist

photos by Ashley Dorf (top) and Daryan Davis

Staffers Sophie Braynock Daryan Davis Ashley Dorf Maddy Bishop Hayley Jones Izabelle Kirkendoll Savitri Lazarus Trevor Newton Ashley Shandy Kamilla Sims Josie Beaver Sarah Sage

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Near and Dear...

Logan Howe Recovery On March 29 there was a tragic motor accident involving Andover senior Logan Howe. Howe was admitted to the hospital in critical condition and underwent the first of many surgeries Tuesday night.

He was receiving treatment at the Madonna Rehab Hospital in Nebraska, but is now back in Wichita. An account online has been created to help Logan and his family known as “Howe’s Heroes,” Laura Thompson Rainwater, a family friend, created the page in order to help out Logan’s mother Susana. People may donate any amount they desire to help with the expenses. The page already has already raised around $10,325. Around 99 donations have been contributed within the past 20 days.

Also, teacher Lee Garrett is hosting a fundraiser on Howe’s behalf to raise money for his medical bills. This event will be on May 14, at Prairie Rose chuck wagon in Benton, Kansas.

If you are interested in learning more or donating money you can visit https://www.gofundme.com/cxxmbgd8.

Courtesy Photo

- ashleySHANDY

Spring Fling Cancelled?

The Spring Fling that many Andover students look forward to will not be offered this year.

“During the last several years we have seen a significant increase in the number of students that just simply skipped spring fling. It was determined after last year’s spring fling (we barely had anyone left in the building) to stop it for a year and see what happens,” Principal Bob Baier said.

Students were able to gather people to make boys’ volleyball teams or girls flag football teams. With inflatables, games, snacks and sports the chance to get involved has been taken away from the students. The spring fling was a great way get involved with other during the school day.

Although it is not an option this year, this does not mean Andover High School will never have it again.

“Will it happen again? It will be up to the new principal and Mrs. Grier,” Baier said.

If more students decide to attend, maybe Spring Fling will come back. This year, the only event that was commenced was the first annual staff versus student volleyball game.

Photo by Cary Conover

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Photo of the month

>>> Senior Parker Cyrier catches juniors Nick Linhardt and Dawson Wagner dancing during the dress rehearsal of Is he Dead? The play, initially written by Mark Twain and adapted by David Ives, was performed as a matinee in front of the student body April 7, with evening performances April 8-9. For more coverage of the spring play, see page 13.

Photo by Daryan Davis

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Food on Wheels Popular food trucks around Wichita

Food Trucks at the Fountain - Wichita Waterwalk Sunday, March 20, 2016 10:00 AM Sunday, April 24, 2016 10:00 AM Sunday, May 22, 2016 10:00 AM Sunday, June 26, 2016 10:00 AM Sunday, July 31, 2016 10:00 AM Sunday, August 28, 2016 10:00 AM Sunday, September 25, 2016 10:00 AM Food trucks at the Fountain is held most weekends in the summer and fall at the Wichita Waterwalk. The day begins with outdoor yoga in the and is followed with lunch being served by a variety of food trucks. Seniors Addy Maples and Julia Corrieri accompanied by sophomores Brooke Kaplan and Miriam Young visited the food trucks on Sunday April 24. “The food was so good and there were so many choices. It was very fun to go out and do something different with my friends,� said Kaplan. Photos by Addy Maples

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B.S Sandwich Press

B.S. Sandwich Press is a rolling restaurant that serves all kinds of different sandwiches, burgers, and fries. The food truck posts their menu and where they will be on their Facebook page whenever they bring the truck to a new location. The menu consists of a variety of paninis, grilled cheese, and hamburgers on all different kinds of bread.

Big Chill

The Garden of Eatin

The Garden of Eatin is a family owned food truck and deli that has an assortment of both healthy organic food and classic comfort food. The restaurant is not only on wheels but also has a deli located on Douglas. The menu serves items like chicken salad, guacamole, queso and chips, and a tasty macaroni and cheese topped with pulled pork.

Brown Box Bakery

Big Chill Ice Cream is not your typical ice cream truck, it has an audio system that plays all kinds of music from every genre and era. The truck operates from April 1 to October 31 every year and is available for rent for any occasion. Big Chill has a large variety of soft serve ice cream, floats, drinks, novelty treats, many flavors of Italian Ice, and a wide selection of toppings for all your needs.

Brown Box Bakery puts a unique spin on the average cupcake with hand crafted creme filled cupcake or insanely creative and decorated cupcake.

Not only does the truck specialize in state of the art cupcakes, but you can also order a customized cake for any occasion. The cupcake menu ranges from a classic red velvet cheesecake cupcake to an apple pie cake or a berry bomb filled with strawberries.

The Flying Stove

Brickhouse BBQ

The Flying Stove is one of Wichita’s favorites serving gourmet street cuisine in a unique style.

The food truck has been around since 2011 and has been all around Kansas serving their menu. The menu consists of items like jerky turkey sandwiches, loaded tacos, and truffle fries.

Brickhouse BBQ has been cooking and grilling in Kansas for over 25 years. The truck travels all over Kansas and serves food options like smoked sandwiches, pulled pork, a variety of nachos, and ribs.

Brickhouse BBQ keeps their Facebook updated with their current dates, locations, and menu.

-elizabethHARTLEY

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Source: CNN

The United States and other countries have been well aware of the threat of international terrorism for a while. The world was shaken last month when the conversation of possible terrorism switched to a current situation.

According to CNN’s Tim Hume, on March 22, Brussels, Belgium faced two attacks an hour apart. At 7:58 a.m. the first attack began as a pair of suicide bombers attacked the Brussels Airport. A third explosion went off an hour later at Maelbeek Metro Station. These incidents resulted in 300 casualties and 31 deaths.

According to CNN library records, the people responsible for these attacks were ISIS suicide bombers. ISIS is a group of people from both the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

The return to ancient Islamic Sharia law is the fundamental goal of ISIS. This goal is being reached using violent means of demonstrating authority. Although at first an outgrowth of Al Qaeda, ISIS was renounced Al Qaeda in 2014, making the group a separate terrorist threat.

ISIS is responsible for at least 75 attacks worldwide and in March, Brussels became the most recent target.

One of the individuals suspected for the attacks was Salah Abdeslam. Abdeslam was also a suspect in the Paris shootings last spring.

Abdeslam and his accomplice in the Paris attacks, Mohamed Abrini were both charged by the Belgian court. Abrini was confirmed to be one person in a photo that was released of three suspects at the airport. Two other men in the photo were an ISIS bomb maker Najim Laachraoui and Ibrahim El Bakraoui. Bakraoui’s brother Khalid El Bakraoui was believed to have been the one responsible for the attack at the Maelbeek Metro Station.

Belgium was on high alert of terrorism following the attacks yet was eventually able to move from high level alert four to level three, two weeks later. Countries around the world showed support for Belgium on social media and memorials seen worldwide. The threat of terrorism is one which causes international chaos and violence frequently. The frequency of terrorism raises the question about what more countries can do. Terror threats are often followed by new security protocols and safety measures. Areas with lots of people are major targets for terrorists, however, when an unexpected target such as the headquarters for a newspaper makes things complicated.

Not every area can be protected indefinitely.

Security and safety measures are necessary.

However, the best thing that can be done to combat international terrorism is to allow world leaders to communicate and work to make long-lasting changes and handle crimes of terror fairly. Nations work together every day to take care of issues many are not aware of. From the large number of people fleeing the Middle East in seek of refuge from the persecution of other groups in numerous regions, countries work together not only to prevent terrorism, but also to help those who are subjected to violence every day on a smaller scale. The catastrophic events are the acts of terror, which get media coverage, however, nations are working hard to make the world safer.

Plane Hijackings NY, NY Washington, D.C.

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2008 Oberoi-Trident Hotel Incident Mumbai, India

Marathon Bombing Boston

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Photos from recent terrorist attacks in Belgium (top), and France (middle) that shook the world. At bottom, suspected terrorists from the Brussels airport attack are shown on a closed-circuit television screen shot.

Authorities take action every day to make sure the threat of terrorism can be handled appropriately. The Belgian court was given jurisdiction and has charged Abdeslam for the attacks in Paris as well as a shootout with Belgian police a week prior to the attacks. Belgian police are working with others to ensure the safety of the country and countries including the United States are committed to helping aid the war on terrorism and help those who have been affected by acts of terror and take further steps to improve security measures. The world showed support following the attacks in Belgium and support is what every nation needs when combatting issues like this.

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2015 Charlie Hebdo Shootings Paris, France

Taliban Bombings Lahore, Pakistan Airport Explosions Brussels, Belgium

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BYE, BYE, BAIER

Beloved Mr. Baier retiring after 18 years of being principal Principal Bob Baier is no stranger to Andover High School.

He has been a member of the Trojan family for the past 18 years and is finishing his final month of a journey he began back in 1998; Baier announced his retirement earlier this year.

“These 18 years have been an absolutely wonderful experience, both for me and my family,” Baier said.

Baier relocated to Andover from Wabaunsee High School in Alma, KS because he thought Andover would provide a good education for his family.

“The main reason that I looked to come to Andover was actually for my own family at first, just because I knew the education that my son and my daughter would receive here.”

During his first year in Andover, there was a tough transition that took a toll on the district as a whole: the creation of Andover Central.

“The biggest challenge was my first year, in November 1998, when the bond issue passed to split the high school. I can tell you that there were probably a couple years that were difficult for the administrators, the teachers, and even the children,” Baier said.

As for the rivalry that has blossomed between

the two high schools, Baier feels that there is a naturally competitive spirit—“We want to beat them bad,” Baier said—but the relationship is still like one of a family.

The teachers that work with Baier every day admire his kind personality and strong spirit.

“Mr. Baier is a principal who genuinely cares about the students and teachers. He listens and does his best to make a decision that shows he cares and will do whatever he can to help,” said math teacher Cathy McGuire.

Assistant Superintendent Brett White has known Baier for 15 years.

“As principal of Andover High School, Mr. Baier has been invaluable in making AHS one of the premier high schools in the state of Kansas. Mr. Baier is a leader with high expectations, a vision for creating opportunities for all sudents, and one who leads by example. I have been honored to work with him and learn from him. We congratulate him on his retirement!”

As for Baier himself, he hopes that he “will be remembered as a fair person and that I did the best I could to make Andover the best school around. I think that’s where we’re at.”

-ashleyDORF

The story behind the mustache.....

“In the fall of 1984 I was teaching and coaching at Caney Valley High School. I had started dating a young lady that was living with her grandmother in Caney.

One day I stopped by to see her and her grandmother met me at the door. It is important to note that I hadn’t met the grandmother yet. Well, I asked if the young lady was home and she said “no” so I left. Later that evening, I got a call from her laughing at me. Basically, her grandmother told her that some high school boy had stopped to see her. So, starting that day I had to find a way to make myself look older, thus the mustache. “ -Mr. Baier

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Principal from1998 to 2016

Q: What is the funniest thing that has happened while you have been at AHS? A: “Several years ago, the seniors decided to bring water balloons to graduation and give them to me when they walked arcoss the stage.

Midway though graduation the balloons started to pop. Needless to say, several of the students walked across the stage looking like they had an accident.”

Q: What is your dream vacation?

A: “Most students don’t know that I’m a real history nerd. I would really love to do a Mediterranean Sea tour. I would like to go to Egypt, Isreal, Greece, and Italy as part of spending a few months around the Mediterranean Sea!”

Q: What was your reaction to the infamous “A” spray painted on the Field?

A: Disappointed!

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As well as seeing Mr. Baier leave, AHS will also be saying goodbye to longtime counselor and volleyball coach, Mrs. Coffman. Coffman announced her plans to retire earlier this year and we are all very sad to see her go but excited for her plans after this year.

“I am looking forward to being able to make my own schedule and having more freedom to pursue hobbies. I have a lot of interests and now will have more time to spend working at them,” Coffman said.

Although Coffman is retiring she will still be around to help out at the high school with keeping score for volleyball and other school events that may need a few more hands. Coffman has expressed her joy for the future but is also sad to be leaving the school after so many years.

“I am excited but also a little sad because I will miss the students.

It is very rewarding to work with young people and watch them grow and develop into young adults ready for the next phase of their lives.

I also have some very good friends who I get the pleasure of working with every day and I will miss them.”

Coffman

She has spent years coaching the varsity volleyball team as well as serving on the Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors for 6 years and originally came to the high school as a home economics teacher before she became a counselor.

“I have many memorable moments here and many of them revolve around my coaching experiences. The 2 state championships I was a part of are very special. It was an amazing experience, one I will never forget. I have also been here through all the growth. We were a school of 500 and some students when I started and look at us now. I have been here 27 years first as a home economics teacher and then as a counselor, my husband taught here for 7 years and all three of our sons graduated for here, so right now it is hard for me to really grasp what it will be like to be retired but I look forward to this new phase of my life as well.”

-elizabethHARTLEY

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Senior zoo trip COTY winners partake in end-of-year tradition Just a few weeks ago on April 20, the senior class took a field trip to the Sedgwick County Zoo to celebrate having the most class of the year points and bringing the end of the school year to a close. The day began around 10 am with an outdoor barbeque where a few of the teachers helped out by grilling hot dogs and underclassmen served food and chips to seniors.

The trip continued with a brief bus ride to the zoo and the arrival of the senior class. While at the zoo, students walked around with their friends and enjoyed looking at all the exhibits and all the different kinds of animals.

“My favorite part of the zoo would probably be the rainforest part because it is really cool to walk around in or the petting zoo because I love all the animals. I was a little upset that the elephant exhibit was still closed but I am excited to see it once it opens again.” Senior Emi Hayashi Exhibits such as the gorilla’s and the lion’s are popular places to visit at the zoo.

Also, the rainforest is newly renovated and is filled with all kinds of plants, birds and other animals. Unfortunately, the elephant exhibit was still being worked but will reopen to the public at the end of May. “The zoo was a lot of fun, I loved getting to spend time with the senior class and hang out with my friends all day rather than being at school. My favorite part was definitely getting to go to the petting zoo and chill with all the goats because goats are my favorite animal.” Senior Maddy Bishop says.

The class trip to the zoo was definitely a successful day and a great way to end the seniors last year of school.

-elizabethHARTLEY

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Spring Play DeliverS Gender bender elicits laughter

Andover High School’s Theatre Department put on another incredible show this spring, following the remarkably well-received fall musical, AIDA. This year’s spring play Is He Dead?--a comedy by Mark Twain and adapted by David Ives--was set in Paris in the late 1890s.

“This play was different than any other play that I’ve done at the high school because we really got in touch with our characters more,” sophomore Isabella Vardaman said. Vardaman portrayed the role of Marie Leroux in the play.

The plot centers around the character Jean-François Millet, played by Dawson Wagner. Millet is an artist who can’t seem to sell his work due the fact that buyers aren’t interested in the work of living painters. Thus, Millet fakes his own death and takes on the persona of a twin sister, Daisy Tillou.

Thespian Troupe 3540 has been fervently working since mid February to put on their best show. The matinee showing of Is He Dead? took place in front of approximately 500 students on April 7, with evening shows open to the public on April 8-9.

This year, a new Artistic Staff position was introduced to the theatre department. Junior McKenzie Needham claimed the title of the first ever Assistant Director at Andover High School.

“During AIDA, I was in an unofficial shadowing position behind

Ms. Koehn. When this play came around, I asked if I could get the position again, but with an official title,” Needham said.

The countless hours students and Director Sarah Koehn devote to making each spring production the best it could possibly be are certainly well spent. This is possibly most evident during Production Week, the infamous week leading up to and including the show.

“Production week is rehearsals from four o’clock to ten o’clock.

We run through the show and get critiques to help fix our performance,” Junior Levon Mathis said.

To make sure the production meets certain deadlines, students on the cast and crew dedicate time outside of school to rehearse, memorize lines, create props, build sets, and create costumes, among many other things. In addition to this, all cast and crew members must complete three hours of “Strike,” which is the disassembling of the set and organizing of the theatre area that officially marks the end of a show.

“We really became a family during the show. That’s something that we will never lose and we’re happy that we got to be that close,” Vardaman said.

This year’s spring play was by-all-means a success, thanks to the dedication and passion of the Andover High School Theatre Department.

Photos by Whitney Pepper

-rebekahMARTIN

(Top photo) Cast members Teva Spencer, Dawson Wagner and Hanna Watson perform their scene during the second half of Is He Dead?

(Bottom left) Connor Schillings plays the part of Basil Thorpe, a wealthy collector of art interested in the work of Jean-François Millet.

(Bottom Right) Erika Labrum and Nick Linhardt act out their scene during the April 7 matinee performance in front of the student body.

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School dances experience significant changes from years past There will always be certain constants in culture--an accent, typical beliefs, expected behavior--but so many other aspects in society change incessantly. Clothing trends, word usage, activities--these dynamic things combined are our culture whether we like it or not.

Anyone can Google “high school clothing trends by year” and see a timeline of how the trends have evolved over the years.

Just look at a party in the twenties was versus a party in 2016.

Young adults were in speakeasies drinking illegal alcohol and staying out all night. Now, young adults are going to clubs and drinking now legal alcohol (for those of age, that is) and, yeah, staying out all night.

There are themes in a society’s way of life through time but aspects change almost daily.

Andover High School has been in establishment longer than the most of the senior class’s great-grandparents; it has inarguably seen some changes in the way of life for a high school student. School dances are one thing that have certainly undergone some adjustments over the years.

Prom has probably almost always been one of the biggest events of a school year, but in recent years it’s grown into something more extravagant than the parents of current highschoolers could have even imagined when they were in school.

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When today’s high schoolers think about preparing for prom, voting for royalty and coming up with creative promposals are pretty high up on the list. Extravagant scavenger hunts and artistic posters with props are seen across social media declaring “She said yes!”

Even more recent--probably in the last two years or so--girls have been asking guys instead of the traditional guy-ask-girl way, too.

Andover shop teacher Mark Cross said when he was in school in the late 80’s it was a simpler time.

“We did not have prom royalty when I was in high school. We didn’t really put much thought into asking someone to prom like they do today. All we did was say “do you want to go to prom with me?” Cross said.

“All the guys rented their tux, and you would ask the girl what color of cummerbund and bow tie to get so that it would match the colors in their dress. You always went out to eat before prom and usually in groups. It was the guy’s responsibility to make reservations,” he said.

It’s still very similar in these aspects, though the girls in a group typically make the agenda for the night--where and when to take pictures, go to dinner, arrive at the dance, leave to change for afterprom and what to do later. For girls, prom is a week-long event.

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The first prom’s were held at northeastern colleges.

Prom was held in the gym and students were served tea.

President Ford’s daughter hosted her prom at the White House. #promposals became popular as students asked their dates in extravagant ways.

information from: http://www.classmates.com/blog/infographic/prom-through-the-decades/

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1. Seniors Nicole Klusener and Christian Dell slow dance after being crowned prom king and queen May 7.

Photo by Ashley Dorf. 2. Junior Whitney Pepper awaits prom crowning 7 May. Photo by Ashley Dorf. 3. Enjoying himself to the fullest, Stonie Morrison, senior, shows everyone what he can do on the dance floor as Tracy Olson, tries to keep up. Photo by Lance Spence, 1988 AHS yearbook. 4. Senior Peaches Williams shows off her dance moves during prom on May 7. Photo by Ashley Dorf. 5. Sara Worrell, junior, and Michael McFadden, sophomore, take a break from dancing to relax and put their feet up. 2000 AHS yearbook. 6. Senior Laura restum and date slow dance May 7. Photo by Ashley Dorf. 7.

Juniors Alec Kuthan, Dylan Matthew, and Duke Erickson dance and laugh during prom May 7. Photo by Ashley Dorf. 8. Senior Matilda Vaivada and Chris Towery race go garts at after prom May 7. Photo by Ashley Dorf. 9. Todd Drake, senior, and Doug Bergamo, junior, display their ‘hip’ prom attired while Jay McGrath, senior, tries to hide his amusement. Photo by Lance Spence, 1988.

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When math teacher Cathy McGuire was in high school in the eighties, “The atmosphere was similar [to how it is today] and the girls usually got together to get hair, makeup and nails done but it was usually just done by ourselves or a family member (mom or sister).”

The week leading up to the dance is full final touches that can include but are not limited to: hair and nail appointments, purchasing fresh makeup and reviewing a dress with shoes and jewelry, ordering a boutonniere, etc.

“The new trend in prom dresses [in the early 2000s] was a two-piece sequin dress. Another new trend was going “stag” and attending with a group of friends,” social studies teacher Andrea Daugherty said.

The day of the dance, girls head to their appointments and then many meet at someone’s house to do makeup and get dressed. It can seem like a lot and many girls get stressed rushing from place to place.

“The atmosphere of prom week was filled with excitement and intensity when preparing for the event. My friends and I were pumped about our dresses, hair, and makeup,” Daugherty said.

On the other hand, it’s not unheard of for boys to play a pick-up game of basketball or go fishing in the afternoon, then shower and dress before picking up their date. Cross

agreed, saying the day of prom is blur of activity.

“It was an all-day event for the girls. They had big poofy hair back in the late 80’s early 90’s. The guy would usually work all day cleaning out the car, washing and waxing it so that it looked good,” Cross said.

Transportation is another pretty big aspect of prom.

“Rarely if ever did anyone rent a limo but many of the guys borrowed their parents’ “better” vehicle,” McGuire said. At Andover’s recent prom at the Kansas Aviation Museum, students were treated to the spectacle of an RV pulling to unload many decked out couples.

In recent years, Andover’s prom has taken place at venues as varied as Exploration Place, Abode, and various country clubs around town--providing a decidely more upscale vibe from proms of 30 or more years ago.

“We always had prom in our gym with a live band,” said Cross, a 1989 graduate of Buhler High School.

After prom parties have definitely not always been a thing.

“Around 1988 is when they started to have after prom parties and it would be at the Hutchinson mall in the food court area. It would last from around 12 midnight to around 6 a.m.,” Cross said.

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Staff Editorial

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Megan Curry

Promposals suck

Illustration by Kamilla Sims

With second semester of any high school school year comes prom season, another set of midterms and finals, and graduation.

There are probably parties and celebrations for all of them but I think the worst are for prom. One of my least favorite things; we see them all over Instagram: “promposals.” Yikes!

Don’t get me wrong: I love prom, I love everything about it.

The girls always look amazing--half these people I’ve never even seen with make-up on and it’s so fun to see how good people feel

when they get all dressed up.

Anyway, personally, I think any promposal is too much. Honestly, bring some flowers and say “Hey, I was wondering if you’d want to go to prom together?” I don’t see any need for elaborate scavenger hunts or even a poster exclaiming “Just Do It: PROM?” with the latest style of Nike Roshes or whatever. But then I’m the

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kind of person who is literally uncomfortable with any attention aimed at herself. I don’t expect a high school guy to have a hundred bucks to drop on when he pops that question; don’t forget he’s expected to pay for dinner, rent a tux, order a corsage and whatever else girls want these days.

There comes a point where enough is enough and a line has to be drawn, but I have to admit, some of these promposals have been pretty cute and clever.

I saw one posted on Instagram that honestly melted my heart.

Longterm couple of seniors Jenna Rose and Alec Stock went on a romantic picnic. It wasn’t just any picnic though--Alec took this stuff from the movies, y’all. There was the classic plaid quilt, a woven picnic basket, and roses. He spelled out “PROM” with cream filled strawberries. Even better, when Jenna posted pictures of the ordeal she captioned them “I’m BERRY excited to take on prom again with this guy.” Seriously? Too cute.

Others involved goats, two dollar bills, Starbucks themes, tacos, peanut butter’n’jelly and tons more.

High schools get creative, and I think using creativeness and something you know your date enjoys (i.e. Starbucks, a sport, etc.) is more special than any tangible object. There’s something to be

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said for knowing a person more thoroughly than what they would disclose to someone in line at the grocery store.

I like to know that someone listens to me. Like, really listens and can remember vague information that has only been mentioned rather casually in a conversation two weeks ago. I know I’m not the only one. As humans, we like to be shown affection even if we deny this fact. Our chemical composition craves care and confirmation of our thoughts and feelings from those around us. Anyone who has taken a pyschology class can tell you this.

Just being thoughtful can go a long way.

Politics taken too far

Why Trump is NOT my candidate Six months ago saying “Make America Great Again” was only a comical joke, but now it’s actually alarming to hear.

I always tried to promise myself I would never change my opinion of someone based on their political party or who they plan to vote for. But when someone supports somebody as racist, sexist, xenophobic, and fraudulent as Donald Trump, it’s difficult to be empathetic towards them.

A main platform of Trump’s campaign is deportation of people, which will inevitably tear families apart.

When you show your support towards Trump, you immediately give the impression that you share the oppressive qualities he possesses.

As a Democrat, I understand people have different views, but when someone supports somebody who is such an advocate for hate, I cannot and will not stand by them. Donald Trump goes beyond conservative ideas; he has radical ideas of discrimination and hatred.

The entire GOP is prepared to do anything to prevent him from winning the presidency, which shows there are real issues with his policies.

He is, without a doubt, the most oppressive and radical person our generation has seen in a presidential campaign.

This is why it’s so incredibly important to vote for the Democratic nominee if you want to try to keep Trump out of office. Trump is currently the only Republican campaigning so our only hope to prevent a Trump presidency is to vote against him.

While many people hate Hillary Clinton, she is not the real issue. It is looking highly likely that Clinton will be the Democratic nominee. Clinton might be untrustworthy or corrupt, but she is overqualified and would do an amazing job as president. If you are going to speak out against someone it should be Trump not Clinton.

Donald Trump, it’s not funny anymore.

Carrie Friend

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Staffer reflects on academic effort

rebekah Martin Let me start by saying this: I know you’re tired of hearing about grades. I am, too. We have been berated with pressure to keep our grades up since we understood the very concept of grades.

I remember the apprehension of waiting for my fifth grade report card and feeling like the letters on that paper would decide my fate for the rest of my life. In retrospect, I might have been being a little dramatic, but as the school year comes to a screeching halt, it’s starting to seem like I had the right idea.

We have all seen the toll that schoolwork takes on students, whether it be on us or our peers.

Although we have been warned time and time again, many students have come to realize that they have major regrets concerning the effort they put forward in their classes.

With the help of social media, a harmful idea seemed to be adopted by a scarily large amount of people. This was the idea that your GPA does not define you. While the overall message of this idea is helpful and comforting, it also makes people feel like they can slack off and not treat grades as the main priority.

Although it is a scary concept, high school grades are truly the foundation for your future. High school is when your grades start to have an actual effect on the future. While it is important to have the best high school experience you can, grades should never take a back seat to your social life.

In some cases, students come to this realization too late. Take it from a senior who wishes she could change a few things from her high school career: work hard in school, it’s worth it. Your education is extremely important. Try not to take it for granted.

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Introducing 2016-2017 student council members

Nathan Hammar Carly FLake Student body VIce President Student body President Why did you join student council?

Nathan Hammar: I heard from some friends that stuco was pretty rad so I thought I’d give it a try.

What are you looking forward to in student council this upcoming year?

Nathan Hammar: Everything about senior year is rad, which Carly Flake: I loved being an at large member and wanted means that senior year StuCo should be rad. to be more involved in making the school a better place for Carly Flake: I am looking forward to being in the class and getting everyone. to know the new members. Also for the new activities and volunteer opportunities.

Megan Kinanne:I joined StuCo because I have a strong passion to do something impactful with my time, so stuco seemed the best way to do that in high school.

Megan Kinanne: I am looking forward to the 50th Trojan Nite, and to participate in what StuCo does.

Julia Graves: Joined StuCo in sixth grade because I wanted to be involved with the activities going on around the Julia Graves: I look forward to leading my class to aim for 1st in school. I wanted to have a say in the things we as students Trojan Nite were doing.

Reed Pennington: I thought it would be fun and it would help me to get to know everyone in our class.

Reed Pennington: I’m looking forward to the 50th Trojan Nite, and getting to know everyone in our class.

At press time the sophomore class was still voting for their president Class representatives

Megan Kinnane Senior class President Class representatives Levon Mathis Delaney Drumright Matt Nolte

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Julia graves Clair Pomeroy Junior class President Freshman class President Class representatives Kyle Hsiao MacKenzie Martine Caroline Schwab

Class representatives Emma Bishop Josie Farris Liz Haralson

Jacob Linhardt Emily Book Lindsey Luong

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Thank you to all of our loyal readers; we will miss spending countless hours working on the Bluestreak. We love you Ahs #longlivesen16rvibes - Bluestreak senior staffers Addy Maples Megan Curry Elizabeth Hartley Abby Beaver Rebekah Martin

Carrie Friend Daryan Davis Madi Hearne Trevor Newton Savitri Lazarus

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A look into spring sports...

(Top photo) Julia MIller (14) runs after her opponent, hoping to steal the ball during a home game. Photo by Kamilla Sims. (Bottom right) Freshman Ben Brown discusses a call with the umpire during the Andover Central game May 5th. The baseball and softball teams have both had to contend with rainy weather. Photo by Riley Evenson. (Bottom left) Members of the softball team high five one another May 5 during the Andover Central game. Photo by Riley Evenson.

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Reviews

Miracles From Heaven

In March the “Miracles from Heaven” was released. This is an emotional film with a touch of heart-warming events, and is also based on a true story. The film aims to pull on your emotions with the story of a little girl suffering from an unexplainable illness. Plot twisted by a miracle, it portrays the consistency of keeping faith and the importance of trust. With most of the movie being more sorrowful than joyful, I would not recommend this movie to younger kids because of the traumatic events. This is a touching film portraying the test of faith through difficult times.

-graceBALL

KNights of Pen and Paper 2 Knights of Pen and Paper 2 is the name, random adventuring is the game. I am glad to end the year reviewing a game that I actually like. Not only did I enjoy the main storyline of the game but a part of me loves the Downloadable Content (DLC) that adds two extra storylines to the game. While the story is very linear and seems to metaphorically hold the player’s hand through most of it, the countless references to popular games and television shows make up for it. Some very recognisable references include Game of Thrones, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Nintendo’s Mario character. I have come to realise that most games that are free tend to be “fun” for some time, but the games that cost at least two dollars are far better because they have actually been funded and Knights of Pen and Paper 2 is no exception. The one thing I did not like was that the game crashes at seemingly random times and that is what almost made me just stop playing altogether. Bottom line: If adventure games seem fun, Knights of Pen and Paper 2 is perfect; as long as the player has a large amount of patience.

-stuartJENKINS

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What’s your summer slushy flavor?

Travel by Boat or

By Airplane Biking or Walking Camping or Stay in Hotel

Godzilla Blue Raspberry Mango

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Travel or Stay Home?

Go To the Beach or Somewhere with air conditioning

Swim in Pool or Ocean Ice cream or Frozen yogurt

Black Diamond Cherry Strawberry Blackberry Raspberry

Get Tan or Avoid the Sun Vacation with family for a week or friends for a weekend

A Gap Year is: A good idea or Not for me

Stranded on Island With: Significant Other or Best Friend

Get New Wardrobe or Summer Activities

Barbie Guava Pink Lemonade

Tiger’s blood Strawberry Coconut

Get Dream Summer Internship or Relax All Summer

Teagan Barbie(Guava Pink Lemonade) Seabreeze(Orange Cranberry)

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May 2016 Sunday

Mother’s Day

Monday

Golf @ El Dorado

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Softball @ Salina Soccer @ Andover

Friday

Saturday

Academic Awards V Tennis @ TBA Assembly Track @ Maize Softball @TRYC

Theatre Awards @ 6:30 Swimming @ TBA

8 9 10 1112 1314 JV Track @ Goddard

Off The Wall @ 7:30 Senior Finals: 6th & 7th

V Baseball @ TBA

Soccer @ Andover

V Golf @ TBA

Senior Finals : 1st, 4th, & 5th

Senior Finals: 2nd & 3rd

Band Concert

V Soccer @ TBA

V Tennis @ TBA

Finals: Zero, 2nd & 6th

1516 1718 192021 V Golf @ TBA

V Softball @ TBA

Graduation Ceremony 4:30 PM @ Century II

Finals Make-Up Times @ 7:50a.m. & 2:15p.m.

Finals: 1st, 4th, & 5th

V Soccer @ TBA

Senior Breakfast Senior Meeting

V Track @ TBA

Kool-Aide and Kram

Finals Make-Up Times @ 7:50a.m.

Finals: 3rd and 7th

V Baseball State @ TBA

V Track State Meet @ WSU

V Track State Meet @ WSU

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Dismissal @ 12:30 Girls’ V Soccer Qtrfinals @ TBA

Last Day

of School

V Softball State @ TBA

V Baseball State @ TBA V Softball State @ TBA Girls’ V Soccer Semifinals @ District Stadium

Enjoy your summer!

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Girls’ V Soccer State @ District Stadium

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