Trojan Bluestreak, Volume 33, Issue 2

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Bluestreak

Volume 33, Issue 2, September 25, 2015

What’s Inside:

Straight Outta Andover pp. 8-9 Inside Room 110 pp. 18-19 Andover Myths pp. 28-29

The Official Publication of the Andover High Student Body

The Trojan Bluestreak Table of Contents

Photos by Trevor Newton

4 - Photo of the Month 6 - Unique clubs & classes 10 - Childhood cancer awareness 12 - Marching band feature 16 - Editorial 18 -21 What is student council?

23 - AHS vs. ACHS 25 - Fantasy Football 27 - Bromances of AHS 31 - Calendar

Bluestreak Staff

Cover photo by Megan Curry

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 Nicholas Ramirez In-depth Editor Maddy Bishop Fun Editor Rebekah Martin Columnist

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Staffers Sophie Braynock Daryan Davis Ashley Dorf Carrie Friend Hayley Jones Izabelle Kirkendoll Savitri Lazarus Trevor Newton Ashley Shandy Kamilla Sims Liana Tauke

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With the leaves beginning to change and the air becoming crisp, fall is arriving. The new season brings upcoming events at Andover High School. The homecoming game and dance, held on the ninth and tenth, respectively, is one of the school’s fall events. With the past unbearable summer, fall is looking to be a treat compared to last year’s. Fall, being a break from the heat of summer, is an exciting and favorite season for some. Halloween, pumpkin-spice flavors, sweaters, boots, and Friday night football games are also some of the things students look forward to.

“My favorite part of fall is the smell of bonfire and all the candles fall brings,” junior Mattie Lippoldt said.

Upon the arrival of fall, the school year is almost a fourth of the way done and it is almost time for midterms and finals.

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For many years, Trojan Nite has been one of the biggest events to happen during the school year at Andover High. Students prepare for months for this historic night by working together on floats, costumes, and other creative aspects to make the night memorable. Classes compete against each other in field events, stands, and student sections.

Seniors began the night by dominating the field events and were constantly head to head with the junior and sophomore classes, followed by the freshmen. Throughout the night, the different grades competed for the prestigious trophy and supported each other during each event.

As the evening started to come to an end, athletes and grades awaited the final scoring, determining which class would come out on top. All Trojan Nite participants gathered in front of their student sections, ready to hear each individual score and the overall winner.

Long awaited scores were finally announced: in last place were the freshmen, right above them were the juniors, and with a difference of less than 5 points, second place was given to the sophomores, leaving the seniors as the overall winners of the night.

-elizabethHARTLEY

A true Kansas experience includes the State Fair held in Hutchinson, Kansas. The fair traditionally begins the Friday following Labor Day each September. This year it was commenced 11 September through 20 September.

Each year the number of people attending this event grows. A total of 361,647 people attended in 1995, but each year the number grows by a couple thousand people.

There are many events throughout those nine days that make it a great experience. Country singer Sam Hunt performed along with other local bands. Other events included pig racing, chainsaw carving, a tiger show, a fine art show, pie-eating contests, a petting zoo and many more.

Along with many events held, the fair provides entertainment through carnival rides and games.

Another thing that goes along with this event is the abundance of food served. From corn dogs to fried corn, the food served has long been a famous necessity when going to the fair.

The State Fair, being over 100 years old, is an event that brings together thousands of people to love and appreciate Kansas.

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Fall leaves outside the school on a crisp fall morning. Photo by Anna Wenninger

Sophomore girls discuss an upcoming event at Trojan Nite.

Photo by Elise Lindemann

Fairgoers stroll the grounds at Kansas State Fair during the next-to-last day of the fair, Sept. 19th. Photo by Cary Conover

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Photo of the month

>>> Senior class athletes dash onto the track during their introductory music at Trojan Nite Sept. 19. Following the field events and scoring announcements, the athletes and senior student section alike stormed the field to collect their rightfully earned trophy.

Photo by Megan Curry

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Unique Classes and clubs A look at some lesser-known courses at Andover High School

Mechanical Drafting Mechanical drafting is a blueprint creation class taught by Mark Cross. Students use a variety of tools to construct these drawings. Some of the tools include: two different size compasses, a T-square (straight edge), a 30-60-90 triangle, a 45-45-90 triangle and an eraser shield. The next level of this class involves moving the blueprints from paper to the computer.

Advanced P.E. Advanced Physical Education (Advanced P.E.) is offered to any student who has taken regular P.E.and is taught by Coach Ryan Harshaw. This advanced class builds off the principles taught in regular P.E. and are put into practice during the games and matches played in class. Students play various sports including tennis, volleyball, kickball and more. Pictured above is senior Elizabeth Kirk, participating in a kickball game during 3rd hour. Photo by Zach Shaw

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Field and Stream/ Fishing This club gives students a chance to learn about bird hunting, big game seasons, and the methods and equipment used during hunting and fishing. Students will also talk about fishing and game ideas for the entire Midwest, as well as environmental issues that can affect wildlife. Students can explore the outdoors and learn how to use a GPS, survival skills, and geocaching. Students will also learn about fishing seasons, tying their own lures, and the importance of fishing licenses and guidelines. This club is every Wednesday in the shop with Mr. Cross, Mr. Hager, and Mr. Wilmott.

Crocheting and Knitting Taught by Mrs. Schaake, this club will help students learn how to knit and crochet like a pro. The students in the club bring their own supplies to knit and crochet items and once the items are completed, they are donated to groups and distributed to people in need. The club is held in room 704 during club time on Wednesday’s. Pictured above is science teacher, Mrs. Schaake, knitting during Wednesday club time. Photo by Madi Hearne

Sculpture Sculpture is a three dimensional art class with an emphasis in carving. The media used to carve differs from foam, plaster or metal. Sculpture also does metal tooling or paper mache, depending on the course. Sculpture one, two and three are all taught by teacher Lana Kaylor. Sculpture classes are offered only during fifth hour first semester. Pictured to the left are sculptures, displayed in the library, made by students in class.

Photo by Madi Hearne

First Responders Students interested in being trained and certified in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) and First Aid should consider joining the First Responders club. Mr. Hamblin and Officer Kintzel supervise this club and teach students how to react in high-risk situations. Students also assist in running the Seat Belts Are For Everyone program during the 2015-2016 school year.

Students will also learn to be aware of distracted driving and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). This club is helpful for students who would like to learn more about personal safety. Pictured above is SRO officer, Heath Kintzel, talking to the first responders club on Wednesday. Photo by Madi Hearne

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ANDOVER LEGACIES

Now it is your time to shine Having siblings can be beneficial while in high school.

Although some relationships are more teasing in nature than others, they are always there with a useful tip, an encouraging word, or simply a helping hand.

Many families move into the Andover School District for job opportunities. Parents work in Wichita and students attend Andover High School.

Often, these families are drawn to the safe and family-oriented atmosphere of Andover. This causes families to stay and siblings to deal with older siblings’ legacies having an effect on their school experiences.

With the new school year, many students are noticing missing faces in the hallways. The Class of 2015 was, for several, an older brother/sister’s graduating class.

Now that last years’ graduates are adapting to their new college lifestyle, there are countless changes that Andover siblings left behind are noticing. These changes are not only having to live up to the legacies of older siblings, but also smaller adjustments at home that have a big impact on the students’ lives “I have a clean bathroom and we get Pizza Hut instead of Papa John’s, and it’s a little quieter,” junior Nathan Hammar said.

Hammar’s older brothers, Ryan and Andrew Hammar, recently began their freshman year at the University of Kansas.

The big changes happening in students’ lives can sometimes involve being constantly compared to their older brothers/sisters.

Living up to one sibling’s legacy at Andover high can be a difficult task to do; unfortunately, because Ryan and Andrew are twins, Hammar has had to work twice as hard. Numerous teachers can recall having Ryan and/or Andrew in class and some give Nathan, all in good fun, a hard time.

“Schaefer messes with me about Ryan, he talks about him and his bad handwriting,” Hammar said.

Hammar is not the only younger sibling feeling the backlash of one of his elders’ actions. Junior Lauren Marion receives the constant teasing of Mr. Alexander for her brother Griffin.

According to Lauren, Mr. Alexander ridicules her brother’s ‘poor life decisions’ and tells the class comical stories about Grif-

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fin. Marion welcomes the jokes about her brother with a good sense of humor, but she does admit she feels a twinge of sadness when she walks through the halls.

“I just notice in the hallways, we would always see each other and nod, and now it’s more lonely in the halls without him,” Lauren Marion said.

Another Andover student with big shoes to fill is freshman Ramon Mares. Although the Mares siblings never attended Andover High School together, Gloria Mares’s accomplishments still have an affect on Ramon’s school experience. He is often reminded about Gloria’s success.

Ramon, like many others, misses his sister but admits that he is thankful they were not in high school at the same time so he does not have to worry about her making fun of and picking on him.

While Ramon is relieved to have missed out on sharing the halls with his sister, sophomore Aundrea Reynolds has struggled with this adjustment period.

Aundrea and her sister, Lauren, had an unbreakable bond that has been tested while Lauren is away at Texas Christian University.

The distance has been taking its toll on the sisters, but their hardships make their meetings much more special. The Reynolds family sees their eldest about once a month when they drive down to visit.

“It’s really quiet now at home, like there is a missing person at the dinner table,” Aundrea said.

Andover High School students with an older sibling know the feeling of having high expectations well. The pressure that is put on them to meet or even exceed the accomplishments of their older siblings pushes our students to do great things and follow in the footsteps of their successful family members before them.

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NATHAN HAMMAR, Junior Who are your siblings?

Andrew and Ryan Hammar

How do you guys keep in touch?

We go up to KU football games every weekend so we see them often.

How is going to Andover different now?

It loses that family atmosphere.

LAUREN MARION, Junior Who is your sibling?

Griffin Marion

How do you guys keep in touch?

We keep in touch by snapchat and he comes back like once a week.

How is going to Andover different now?

In the hallways we would always see each other and nod. So now it’s more lonely without him.

AUNDREA REYNOLDS, Sophomore Who is your sibling?

Lauren Reynolds How do you guys keep in touch?

The only time she calls is when she calls to tell me to get off the Netflix account.

How is going to Andover different now?

I feel more independent because everyone used to say, ‘Oh you’re Lauren’s sister’.

RAMON MARES, Freshman Who is your sibling?

Gloria Mares How do you guys keep in touch?

She just came back for the first time in a month, other than that we just text.

How is going to Andover different now?

This is my first year, so I guess it’s pretty cool. I don’t have to worry about her making fun of me.

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childhood cancer awareness month David Pearson was a 16-year-old boy with blond hair and blue eyes. He was smart, personable, funny, and prided himself on being weird.

David’s father lives in Virginia, and his mother and step-father, Amanda and Richard Haddock, live in Wichita, KS. David and his younger sister, Austin, had just returned home to Virginia after a trip to Kansas for the summer when David had an excruciating headache.

He was sent to the Emergency Room where he was put under severe pain medications and sent home.

The headache returned much worse the next day, along with memory loss. At the hospital they took a Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) scan that revealed David had a mass and blood in his brain. The doctors decided that David was stable enough and let the blood clear out of the brain. They waited two weeks before operating on the mass in David’s brain. David came out of the brain surgery unscathed but they soon discovered that David had Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), one of the deadliest forms of malignant brain cancers.

David and his family traveled to four different hospitals in search for answers and treatments. David was handling treatments very well and bouncing back quickly from them. Despite continued memory loss, he was doing all he could to overcome these setbacks.

David entered into a clinical trial and was doing phenomenal; his results were being presented at conferences and everything was going well until one day the vaccine stopped working. Suddenly his tumors were no longer shrinking but spreading to multiple places and then “sugar coating” his brain and spine. David Pearson died May 11, 2012.

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Throughout David’s entire battle with cancer, he continually thought of others before himself. He always saw his friends, family and fellow cancer patients as more important than himself. David never wanted much attention drawn to him and he never once complained about the treatments or the implications of cancer.

After David’s death, his parents Amanda and Richard Haddock, established the Dragon Master Foundation in David’s honor to help fill gaps between available technology and what researchers had access to. His parents knew that David wanted them to continue pressing toward finding a cure for cancer, and that is what they have set out to do.

- maddyBISHOP

Courtesy Photos

Q & A with the Dragon Master Founders What is the Dragon Master Foundation?

“We are an all-volunteer foundation focused on empowering cancer researchers so they can find better treatments and ultimately, a cure.”

Where did you get the name Dragon Master?

“We wanted a name that would depict the scope and innovation of our project. There are a lot of databases and consortiums that sound big, but when you look at them closely, they are fairly limited in scope. Our scope was nearly unlimited, so we wanted something that would be all-encompassing. At the same time, we wanted something that would spark people’s imagination and it would be nice if it could also honor David in some way. A lot of people call cancer a beast, and we’d heard a few people even refer to it as a dragon. David loved dragons, so it seemed like if we could master that beast, we would have met our goal. So Dragon Master Foundation seemed like the perfect name. I like that we can redefine our goals and continue to grow…plus our logo is awesome.”

What made you want to start this foundation?

>Dragon Master Foundation logo.

“My husband and I have worked with technology for a long time. When we realized that there was a big gap between available technology and what researchers had access to, we knew we had to get involved.”

What was the inspiration for this foundation?

“My son, David, was really the driving force for us. He was more concerned with other people than himself, and we knew he wanted us to keep pushing for a cure. We aren’t doctors or researchers, but we know enough about technology to make a real difference with that aspect of research.”

How can people get involved?

“We are a young foundation, so we need help on a lot of levels. For teens, probably the easiest ways to get involved are helping with social media and volunteering at events. We have a lot of younger volunteers who have organized their own events, like concerts, fundraisers, and garage sales, and we encourage volunteers to use their own strengths to determine how they can help. We’re pretty creative, so we like to hear different ideas and try new things.”

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guardians of

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galaxy Members of the Andover High School band gather before a home football game and eat dinner in the commons, then gather at the practice field behind the school. The students chat about their hopes for their upcoming performance. Once they put on their navy-blue uniforms and silver capes, they march through their program of songs on the practice field one more time before they walk to Andover District Stadium, playing a drum cadence as the band enters the field in perfect lines.

Then their instruments rise and they perform their songs and march for the night’s football crowd. Head director Ray Linville, with the help of Kevin Findley and Zach Lorenson, directs the kids to line up and conducts the performance. He gives them a pep talk and proper instructions to be successful for the night’s performance.

During football season, this is just another Friday night for the Andover Trojan Band and its directors. 189 students are involved in the band program, nearly one-third of the entire school. With this many kids, Linville has quite a long day organizing the program.

Each year, the directors organize a set of songs related to a theme, and the pieces of the set are performed at each home football game during halftime. This year, the theme is the soundtrack of the hit 2014 superhero flick, Guardians of the Galaxy.

“I enjoyed the music when I watched the movie last Christmas and after some research I found that much of the music had been arranged for marching band. Many times students have good ideas for marching band themes, but there is not music available for purchase.

The availability of music is the largest factor in the choice of the theme,” Linville said.

The students had to learn the music well and then memorize the six selections, including songs such as “Hooked On A Feeling” and “I Want You Back.” A marching routine was also taught to the students,

Marvel Fanfare Come And Get Your Love Spirit In The Sky

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creating a thrilling challenge.

“It’s kind of hard to memorize it, but it’s fun to go on trips and just play our music,” freshman John Powner said.

The band is not limited to marching only at football games. They plan to participate in the KSU Marching Festival, the Greater Andover Days parade, and the Great Plains Marching Festival. They received a “I+” rating at the Kansas State Fair on September 15, the only band to do so.

To end the marching season at the end of December, the band will be taking a special trip to San Diego, California to march in the Big Bay Balloon Parade, where they will perform “I Want You Back.”

Then, they plan to play the Holiday Bowl, where many bands from around the country will combine to perform the halftime show of the postseason college football game. A national band trip only happens every four years, so it is quite a rare and special occasion for students, parents, and the directors.

“I am happy we are able to provide this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students and I enjoy watching them have fun. This performance is something students will never forget. It is a great amount of extra work though, so I will be happy when everyone is back home and safe and I can go home earlier in the evening,” Linville said.

The students will ride a bus to San Diego, where they will march, watch the game, and even go to SeaWorld. The halftime program is usually a patriotic theme. The band also performed in San Diego on the 2011 trip.

Each year, the band program continues to proudly represent the school and the musical talents of students who participate. They are still flying high as one of the top band programs in Kansas.

- ashleyDORF

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Marching

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Top: Freshman Emily Book plays the flute in her debut performance at halftime of the Andover vs. Andover Central football game Sept. 9.

Bottom left: Senior C.J. Martin keeps the beat on his snare drum during the halftime performance of the rivalry game.

Bottom middle: During the musical number Spirit in the Sky Hannah Steinert plays a duet during halftime.

Bottom right: Hanif Ashraf plays the clarinet during the halftime performance of the Andover vs Andover Central game.

Photos by Trevor Newton

For years, the Andover High marching band has brought pride and excellence to the school; it has more of an impact on the overall morale of the school than many may think.

“The cheers that the band does really affect the atmosphere of the crowd, the morale almost skyrockets,” junior Anna Compton said.

The cheers drive the audience wild and the roar of the crowd pumps adrenaline and motivation through the veins of the football players, regardless of the scoreboard.

“The marching band gets the crowd pumped; the cheers get us crunk,” senior Tyler Wright said.

Within the last four years the band has grown exponentially, making the sound louder, cheers peppier, and marching shows significantly more interesting.

“In 2012, the Class of 2016’s freshman year, we had 133 students in the marching band,” director Ray Linville said.

The band now has 189 students total.

The new size is indeed a challenge, but a challenge that the AHS band can overcome. The freshmen this year may have to work twice as hard, however the satisfaction of a great show and the cheering of the audience are well worth the struggle.

“Sometimes it’s hard to practice because I’m tired, or it’s hot. But the effort is definitely worth it for all the performances we get to do. I’m most excited for the San Diego trip,” freshman Colton Wiggins said.

Be sure to cheer extra loud for the Andover High School Marching Band at the next home game.

- izzyKIRKENDOLL

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all around the world

Andover welcomes new foreign exchange students

Ludmila Hudskรก -Czech Republic-

Natalia Lapakova -Slovakia-

Gustavo Prates de Miranda

Marintia Polanco Ramos -Mexico-

Martina Anceschi -Italy-

Alisha Hager -Switzerland-

Anna Bergmann -Germany-

Marianna Hulikova -Czech Republic-

Chin Woon Wong -Hong Kong-

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-Brazil-

Photos by Daryan Davis

Photo by Ashtyn Oswald

Foreign exchange students adjust to a new environment Foreign exchange students come from all over the world to attend Andover High School. Most Andover students are familiar with Andover High School and the classes that are offered. The students all share a familiar daily schedule.

However, Andover is quite different for the senior foreign exchange students. They consider Andover High to be a big school compared to the ones in their home countries. They come from a variety of different countries such as Mexico, Switzerland and Italy.

“In America everything happens earlier. We wake up earlier, eat our meals earlier and it is hard to adjust to. In Italia we would have school from nine to one everyday,” Italian exchange student Martina Anceschi said.

These students come from different countries all around the world. Most of these students agree that it was hard to leave their family and friends behind. Their daily lives have been drastically adjusted to fit the American way of living.

Marintia Polenco was born in Reynosa, Mexico but grew up in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. She listed some differences of our school from her previous school in Mexico.

“Most people are more polite here. We eat different foods in America than we do in Mexico. Also at Andover, we use more technology than we did at my previous school,” Polenco stated.

Mixed feelings were present when she had to leave her family and friends, but the excitement prevailed. Although these things take time to adjust to she agreed that she enjoys Andover. Coming to the U.S. from a different country requires many adjustments including meals and the time difference. Polenco said those were the hardest

to get used to.

Many students consider senior year an exciting time. “I am really looking forward to prom and graduation,” Alisha Hager said.

Some of these students are in different activites. However, Anna Bergmann chose to participate in the Andover High band. The band is to the State Fair Sept. 15 to compete and she could not be more excited.

“It is one of the biggest events I am looking forward to. I am also ready for the homecoming game and Trojan Nite,” Bergmann said.

While talking about what they are looking forward to for this year other than activities, most said they are excited to meet new people and make new friends.

Some students have moved to different schools or different states but the exchange students have moved across the world from different ways of life. They all are unique and have different cultures.

As far as classes go, they have to focus on taking the classes that are required for them to graduate this year.

“I like how we get to choose our electives and the classes we take every year. I am not used to having so many options for classes like Andover does,” Anceschi said.

These foreign exchange students are required to adjust their lives to fit the American culture for a year. While facing the challenges of moving to a new country, they gain opportunities and experience. The changes for them may be hard, but Andover welcomes them with open arms.

- ashleySHANDY

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Staff Editorial

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<<Megan Curry>>

“ C a n c e r c a n s u c k i t. ” Staffer shares personal connection to cancer awareness We all have a vague idea of what cancer does. It takes away our loved ones; it weakens them and cripples their bodies. We know it is a scary thing. But what so many of us are unaware of is the ways cancer affects a long, intricate web of people related to the patient.

My best friend’s mom was diagnosed with cancer when we were in the fifth grade. Kim Selig is the kindest soul I have ever met.

She is soft-spoken and loving. She and her husband Rick have two daughters: Erica, who is 23 now, and Kendall, who will turn 18 this June. Kendall is a senior, and Kim’s diagnosis came more than six years ago. The Selig family has been fighting this monster for over six years. Kim is now in her fourth remission. The last time the cancer returned during our sophomore year, “Mom’s” doctors decided the best course of treatment was to end her chemotherapy sessions, take away her pain medications, and get her into a trial treatment.

That time, we thought we were going to lose her. That time, we were a little wary as to whether she would make it to watch Erica walk down the aisle in October.

I have known this family longer than I have lived in any one place due to childhood in a military family. I met Kendall in sixth grade, just two years after moving to Arkansas. We played bass clarinet together in band. First we were band mates, then we were friends, and as we entered high school, we were sisters. Her sister became mine; her parents became known to me as “Mom and Dad.” We are a “family.” Their struggles became mine.

Kendall kept me updated on her mother’s active treatments, and the growth as well as diminishment of the masses invading her body.

She still does, even though we live a state and a half away these days.

Kendall lets me know when Mom’s appetite goes down and when she is sleeping the days away again.

Today, Kim is doing well and we are more than excited to watch her grow healthier with each passing day. The Selig’s oldest daughter got married almost a year ago, and gave birth to her first child two weeks ago. Mom was there to hold baby Avery just minutes after she was born, and she was there last winter as Kendall went through

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surgery and then physical therapy for a torn ACL. She has been there for all the things a mother should be. She will watch her second daughter walk across the stage at graduation on the same day our Andover seniors are walking at Century II. Children need their mothers. You do not realize how much you really need her until she is unable to do all the things she used to for you. I have watched Kendall grow up a lot in the months her mother has been sick. Chemo is hard on entire families. I remember stories of Kendall’s dad being out of town and her being the only one to stay up with Mom, by her side as she threw up the aftermath of a day of chemo. I remember hearing of Mom calling Dad from a business trip distraught because her hair was falling out again; he started crying and told her he was so glad, that that meant the treatment was still working.

On a totally different stretch of my life, my maternal grandfather has had leukemia since 2001—for almost as long as I can remember.

We have been lucky for it has been slow growing and slow spreading, but it is spreading. It seemed to hit overdrive this summer, and we expect him to start chemotherapy and radiation sometime this fall.

We have known it was coming, we were just never sure when. But the time has come.

Cancer takes over lives. There are probably hundreds of strains and varieties, and our scientists are just reaching the tip of the iceberg. It is like we are children, and we are learning the alphabet; we are learning about cancer. We are learning how it spreads through the body and how it forms. We are learning what causes it or if there is a cause. We are learning who is at a greater risk for this unseen enemy. We are learning, learning, learning as fast as we can—how to treat and hopefully prevent cancerous growths.

What I have been able to take away from these experiences is little, but in a big way. Right now, many of us have our health, but we will not always, and you cannot be sure just when it will be taken away. Live life as long as you can. Enjoy the time you get with the people you have.

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Presidental Meet-and-Greet

Jenna Rose Student Body President What is your life motto?

Play hard, nap hard.

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ice Ice Babyâ&#x20AC;? - Vanilla Ice

Sydnie Shupert Junior class President What is your normal sonic order?

Peach mango Sprite

What is your opinion on socks and sandals?

It depends on the sandals.

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Lyndsay Goodman Student Body VICe President What is your normal Sonic order?

Medium peach sweet tea with tater tots What are your thoughts on socks and sandals?

Always a good idea.

Julia graves Sophomore class President If you had to guess, how deep do you think the ocean is?

52,841.22 miles What would be the name of your alter ego?

Ailuj Chubbs

Julia corrieri Senior Class President What is your life motto?

God Bless America

What is a food you cannot stand?

I love all food.

Reed Pennington Freshmen class President What is a food you cannot stand?

Anything with blue cheese.

What are your thoughts on socks and sandals?

Burn them.

What goes on in Room 110 Andover students know the rush of excitement that emanates from the end of a school year, and then from a new school year.

Everyone knows about finals preparations and the end of sports’ seasons.

What about student government elections? These happen towards the end of second semester as well and many students like to be involved.

“I am absolutely glad I’ve had the opportunity to be apart of StuCo; I wouldn’t change anything,” freshmen class president Reed Pennington said.

StuCo members run a mini campaign, with one speech to the student body in a school wide assembly. Candidates discuss their plans for their classes and for the school as a whole. Voting occurs during lunch the following school day.

Now, some students shrug off voting and StuCo altogether, but what would happen if StuCo were full of incompetent students just looking for an easy ‘A’? How much would students be going without during the upcoming school year? Is everyone quite sure what Student Council does for the school?

Trojan Nite, Homecoming, Prom, COTY points, and numerous other events are coordinating thanks to Andover’s StuCo members.

What would students look forward to without these school year activities?

“I am glad StuCo has been a part of my high school experience.

It has showed me how much fun it is to be involved and how much hard work and planning can pay off,” sophomore Caroline Schwab said.

Being on StuCo is an opportunity many students never get due

to conflicting schedules or activities. Those who are involved sometimes struggle with scheduling anyway.

“The hardest part of being a member is probably managing my time efficiently between StuCo, school, and sports,” sophomore member Kyle Hsiao said.

StuCo does more than many know for Andover. The members clean the stands after football games. They organize Cocoa and Cram the week of winter finals. At least one is present at every Trojan Nite work session.

“The most difficult part of being a StuCo representative is not being able to actually participate in the events of Trojan Nite. We put in a lot of hours at work sessions but on the actual night of, we have to set up the games and don’t really even see the events happen,” Schwab said.

StuCo is an excellent opportunity for elected representatives to get more involved with the school as a whole, and the members are generally “people-persons.”

“The best part of being a StuCo member for me is getting to interact with a variety of people of different grades,” Hsiao said.

Andover could not be the well organized, prepared student body it is today without the effort put in by Student Council representatives. These students go above-and-beyond the call of duty of a “regular” student, and they enjoy doing so.

“It’s hard to make everyone happy, but I would gladly run again,” Pennington said.

Thank representatives the next time they are seen in the halls, because the common body will never know the hard work these students put in behind-the-scenes.

-meganCURRY

Coty Standings

Upcoming Coty Events

Freshmen - 17 Sophomores - 18 Juniors - 10 Seniors - 22

SPIrit Week

Tues: Sports Team day

Wed: Red, White, and Blue

Thurs: Hawaiian Day

Fri: Andover Pride Volleyball on OCT 13th Football on Oct 23rd

*As of 9-21-15

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At-Large MEMBERS

>Student Council and At-large members create various decorations and costumes at work sessions in preparation for Trojan Nite.

Photos by Elise Lindemann, Hayley Jones and Carrie Friend

FRESHMEN: Isabel Brosch Andrew Gagnon Ryan Gracey Kylee Thamin

SOPHOMORES: Sophie Braynock Hayley Jones Nick Linhardt Hannah Showalter

JUNIORS: Carly Flake Aundre Kurait Nathan Nichols Emma Starks

SENIORS: Thomas Gartman GIinger Geddis Lili Jones Drake Short

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STUDENT COUNcil New to Student Council: At-Large Members Looking for a way to get more people involved in student council, at-large members were added this year to aid in Trojan Nite and many more of the Student Council activities.

At-large members of student council have many of the same responsibilities as a normal student council member without having to take the leadership communications class that meets fifth hour in room 110. At-large members help with the Trojan Nite design and they count as a student council member at work sessions. They are also able to participate in Trojan Nite as an athlete.

Some of the basic duties of an at-large member include: helping with Trojan Nite, Spring Fling, dances, Cocoa and Cram/Kool-Aid and Cram, the food drive and other Student Council activities.

Many students found favor in being an at-large member because they could still compete in the competition on Trojan Nite.

“At-large is nifty because it allows me to be involved with the school more and still get to some fun things like Trojan Nite,” sophomore Hannah Showalter said.

Anyone in good standing is eligible to run as an at-large member of Student Council. The voting for at-large members takes place at the >Juniors Nathan Hammar and Nathan Nichols look for input on end of the year after the regular Student Council elections.

float construction. The juniors’ float placed 3rd and was the result of several weeks’ hard work. photo by Elise Lindemann

STUCO MEMBERS Student Body President: Jenna Rose Student Body Vice President: Lyndsay Goodman

FRESHMEN:

gets work done StuCo mebers prepare for Trojan Nite festivities Trojan Nite can be a stressful time for students, parents, and teachers, but it puts even more stress of the Student Council members of Andover High School. Each athlete is required to log eight hours at work sessions; the StuCo members need at least a fourth of the hours, which can be more than 40 hours.

Planning for Trojan Nite begins months in advance at the grade meetings to decide the Greek god and colors. After these decisions are made there is summer break and then the student council members really get to work.

On the first Monday back at school all the Trojan Nite designs are due. Designs for the float, stands, class t-shirts and athlete costumes are all made in advance.

This year the first Trojan Nite work session was Aug. 19. Work sessions are then scheduled all the way up until the night of Trojan Nite.

As Trojan Nite approaches, Student Council members are eager to see how each grade’s designs turn out. But at the end of the day, it all comes down to the bonding that every grade experiences.

Sophomore class president Julia Graves is generally well liked by her classmates for her dedication and charm.

“Julia always listens to our ideas and supports us which makes us really bond as a grade,” Kendyl Dotson said.

President: Reed Pennington Representatives: Emily Book, Jacob Linhardt, & Lindsey Luong

SOPHOMORES:

President: Julia Graves Representatives: Kyle Hsiao, Mackenzie Martine, & Caroline Schwab

JUNIORS:

President: Sydnie Shupert Representatives: Nathan Hammar, Levi Mathis, & Matthew Nolte

SENIORS:

President: Julia Corrieri Representatives: Dante Texeira, Matilda Vaivada, & Gabby Van Den Berg

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setting up the season Andover Volleyball Andover High volleyball is once again underway. A few games into the year, all teams are displaying great motivation and ambition.

On the varsity squad, Coach Andrea Daugherty has led the girls to a 9-6 overall record. With this record, the team hopes to have serious playoff contention, but with any team, there is always a focus for improvement.

“I think we’re going to know each other as a team better, and since there are so many new people on the team, we need to figure out how to play more as a team together,” sophomore Taylor Swyers said.

All is well, but there are still some challenging opponents coming up to put the team to the test. Sophomore Isabelle Reynolds wants to keep the record strong throughout the season.

“We plan to work on our aggressive serving, communication, and a quick offense,” Reynolds said.

The varsity team plays next on September 29, battling tough league rival Goddard-Eisenhower and playing the cross-town rival Andover Central in a three-way competition on the road.

The junior-varsity team has a record of 6-4. They hope to move past these losses and continue to play their best.

“I think we’re really good at serving and we’re really good friends. We could work on defense and keeping up energy,” said sophomore Natalie Nichols.

The freshman team has a very strong record of 8-0, including a thrilling win over Andover Central.

“We were very excited. We were jumping up and down. It was a crazy game because it was always really close. We never gave up too many points at a time,” freshman Brynn Wilson said.

While freshman teams are often criticized for being “young” and “weak,” the team has avenged its age and inexperience while working together for an impressive outcome.

- ashleyDORF

Photo by Kamilla Sims

Go for the goal

Andover Soccer team pursues success Varsity soccer is off to a fantastic start for the season. The team is currently at 5-1. Their wins of the season include a strong defeat of a brand-new El Dorado team and wins over Berean Academy, Buhler, Valley Center, and Campus, but they could not achieve a six-game winning streak with a loss to Kapaun. Like the proficient season last year, Andover soccer is looking to be a serious opponent for the state tournament.

Junior Samuel Pomeroy thinks there are things to work on to advance back to state.

“We must work harder than anyone else and play for each other; play for the team,” Pomeroy said.

The team plays next at Maize South 29 September.

The JV team, with a record of 3-0, also began the year with a bang. Though success is important, sophomore Jared Perkins advises it will take work to maintain a solid record.

“Keep listening to Coach [Roper] and work hard. It’s mainly work ethic. The more you work, the better you become,” Perkins said.

Both soccer teams are making the first games of the season count. While the junior varsity team seeks to maintain a proficient record, the varsity team has their eyes on a back-to-back trip to state. *Scores are current as of Sept. 21

Photo by Megan Curry

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- ashleyDORF

the Old vs. the new Andover’s two rival teams On Friday 11 September, District Stadium lights illuminated the annual rivalry game between Andover and Andover Central. Each year this is one of the more highlighted games of the season.

The rivalry game marked the first home game of the season. Some students were surprised to have this game be the second of the season. This game was also a big deal because it was televised live.

Winning the last three consecutive years put pressure on the players to step up to the challenge. Before 2012, the Trojan football team had not won since 2009.

As the game unfolded, the Jaguars scored twice in the first quarter, once in the second and once in the third. With the score of 30-0 after the third quarter, the Trojans attempted multiple times to get on the scoreboard. Finally in the fourth quarter they scored twice. Juniors Evan Bell and Robert Bundy scored a touchdown each in the fourth quarter to make the score 30-13. By the end of the game, Central had scored another touchdown to finalize the score of 37-13.

Ending a tough three-year winning streak, the team walked off the field as Central’s football team celebrated with their student section.

The Trojans went on to win at Ark City and hope to stick together to capture another win against Valley Center Sept. 25 at District Stadium.

- emilySTYBR

Top: The Trojan defensive line gets in position to try and stop the Jaguars from scoring on the goal line. Andover ended up losing to Andover Central with a final score of 37-13.

Middle Left: Andover’s special team unit gets in position to ward of the incoming Central defenders as they attempt to bring down the kickoff returner toward the end of the half on September 11th.

Middle Right: Senior Captain Colin Mathew comes off the field after the not being able to stop the Jaguars on 4th down. “Fourth downs were the difference in the game, they scored two touchdowns on fourth down, both passes.”

Bottom: Kicker Drew Sokolosky runs up to the ball to kick it off to Central. This is his first year as the Trojans kicker. “Playing both soccer and football can very time consuming and stressful because I want to excel in both of the sports.”

Photos by Trevor Newton

Previous Years’ Record and Scores 2014 win 31-24 2013- win 14-13 2012- win 17-14 2011 loss 6-40 2010 loss 7-21 2009 win 37-12 2008 win 26-22 2007 loss 17-28 2006 loss 0-21 2005 loss 7-21 2004 loss 15-35

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Run Hard; don’t give up Girls’ cross country distance is changed from 4K to 5K The Kansas girls set up their game from running a four kilometer race to now a five kilometer race. KSHSAA accounted this change in distance at the beginning of the summer stating that all post season races, regionals and state, would now be a 5k for both the girls and boys.

This movement has been spreading across the country, with only four more states to change to the 5k race for girls. Many have wondered why girls run shorter distances than boys. Advocates for the change did not want others to this think that girls run shorter races because they are weaker and physically cannot keep up with the boys.

Overall the response to the distance change has been positive.

“The switch from the 4k to 5k in cross country has come at the perfect time for the sophomore class especially,” sophomore Caroline Schwab said. Since 7th grade the cross country distance has been increasing which makes the move to the 5k timely.

“The race doesn’t really feel much longer, but our training has consisted of more miles per week than it did last year. I was worried about the change at first but now that we are running 5k’s, I find that is is much easier to compare our times with those of the other races. I think it is only fair that we run the same distance as the boys and we all seem to be handling it well. For me, the change from the 4k to 5k has been very positive and I’m thankful they

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made the decision to increase the girls’ cross country distance,” Schwab said.

People have wanted to equal the running field for years and now the discrepancies are over in Kansas.

-sophieBRAYNOCK

The girls cross country team poses for a photo after the time trial August 8th. Courtesy photo

Junior Carly Flake runs during the meet at Trinity Sept. 12th. Photo by Brittany Vuu

Fantasy Football Students involved in hand-picked football leagues Many would consider the idea of fantasy football childish and pointless. These pundits would say there is nothing to be gained by potentially losing money on the actions of football players that know nothing about you and probably would not care even if they did. Although these things may be true, fantasy football has become one of the world’s most popular simulation-style games over the last ten years, paralleling the growth of the internet. Companies like ESPN and Yahoo! have provided the service to anyone who desires to play, and millions of people have taken advantage. Leagues can be seen anywhere from four to hundreds of thousands of people. The phenomenon has grown exponentially over the years.

Generally, a fantasy football league consists of a group of friends or employees of the same company. For example, my father is in a league with some of his pledge brothers from his time at Kansas State. The fantasy football season usually begins via a player draft. Usually, a draft party is held at a restaurant or at a league member’s house to add to the fun. A draft can also be held through an online service.

This concept is similar to any other type of sports draft you may see.

Players are selected in order by team.

The draft order is usually selected at random, although the draft host may be allowed to decide the order. Once all of the players are drafted and the teams are set up, the league can begin on the opening week of the NFL Season. It is now the task of each team owner to set their rosters with the players they think will score the most points for them every week. If a player gets hurt or is underperforming, owners have the option to try to trade with other owners to get players to better fit their roster or try to find a suitable player in the free agent market. The free agent market is a list of players that did not get selected during the course of the draft.

There will always be one or two players that perform better than expected that can be found on the free agent market.

When the first week of the season rolls

around, the matchups begin.

A matchup consists of two owners playing head to head against each other to see who can score the most points, much like many of the other sports you see today. The way points are scored can vary from league to league, but generally touchdowns and the accumulation of many yards passing, rushing, or receiving represent the highest point values. This process goes on for the duration of the season until the playoffs start. Usually, the fantasy football playoffs occur during the last two or three weeks of the NFL regular season, ensuring that every owner will still have active players.

The playoffs in a fantasy league can vary in format. Sometimes, every team gets to participate in the playoffs, no matter how poorly their regular season went.

In other leagues, only the top teams get to attempt to win the championship. The playoff matchup format is usually done in a bracket style. To proceed in the bracket, you must win each head to head matchup you are presented with. The last man standing in the bracket is the champion of the league.

Not everything about the game itself is harmless fun. It is commonplace to gamble on fantasy football by placing buyins on leagues. In most leagues, the buy-in is collected and distributed among the top three players or given to the champion at the end of the season. When done in moderation, this can add to the fun and excitement and motivate the owners to ensure that their teams are performing successfully. However, some people can take the concept to another level that most would consider foolish and unadvisable. A borderline gambling addiction has caused multiple owners to lose astronomical figures of cash from playing the simulation game. Obviously, it is not recommended to take such high risk for something out of your control.

Andover High School is no stranger to fantasy football. Throughout the student body, leagues are formed by members of each class every year. In the senior class

Top 10 Picks for Fantasy Football 1. Le’Veon Bell, RB 2. Adrain Peterson, RB 3. Eddie Lacy, RB 4. Jamaal Charles, RB 5. Marshawn Lynch, RB 6. Antonio Brown, WR 7. C.J. Anderson, RB 8. Matt Forte, RB 9. DeMarco Murray, RB 10. Demaryius Thomas, WR *Courtesy of ESPN.com

alone, there are four different leagues that are fully functional. The trash-talk and trade negotiations that result from student leagues are great fun and provide a conversation starter at school. However, the students are not the only ones who have taken to the hobby. A teacher/ faculty league has been up and running for multiple years now. According to sources who wish to remain anonymous, English teacher Mike Bogner is the running champion and also is the favorite to win every year. This seems to be a cause for some tension and hostility (sarcastically, of course) among the faculty.

The game itself is a strange concept. Who would think that stressing and even gambling on the actions of others could become such a popular phenomenon? It would seem that fantasy football should have never taken flight, but it has become one of the country’s most played games. Its growth was, and is, unpredictable. It is hard not to sit back in amazement of what it has become.

-trentPASKE

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That’s What She Said BFFs take the ultimate test Lindsay and Skylar

Nur and Gracie

Abby and Jane

What is Gracie’s go-to restaurant?

What does Abby get from Sonic?

What is Josie’s phone passcode?

Who is Skylar’s favorite celebrity?

Nur’s Answer: Braum’s

Correct Answer: Braum’s

Jane’s Answer: Dr. Pepper

Correct Answer: Cherry Slush

Alexis’s Answer: 7777

Lindsay’s Answer: SoMo

What is Nur’s favorite food?

When is Jane’s birthday?

What is Lindsay’s favorite TV show?

Gracie’s Answer: pasta with yogurt and ketchup

Abby’s Answer: 12/28/2000

What is a word that Alexis uses a lot?

Correct Answer: pasta with yogurt and ketchup

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Correct Answer: 1/28/2001

Josie and Alexis

Correct Answer: 7777

Josie’s Answer: Idiot

Correct Answer: Idiot

Correct Answer: SoMo

Skylar’s Answer: One Tree Hill Correct Answer: One Tree Hill

Bromances A special kind of friendship Seniors Reid Linot and Steven Yowell have been friends since going to YoungLife camp together the summer before junior year. If they were to go on a honeymoon together, they would visit Chubbies headquarters in San Francisco. Linot, who affectionately calls Yowell “French” says, “I think French and I are a good combo because he catches the food I throw into his mouth!”

From the day they met in Mrs. Friend’s sixth grade study hall, juniors Garrett Dorf and Chase Oberg knew they would be buddies. Dorf and Oberg fully admit to having a bromance. “Chase is really nice. He’s just my homie,” Dorf said. The pair enjoys comparing song lyrics that Dorf will sing aloud.

Although they met each other in the third grade, sophomores Brent Alfaro and Easton Conard’s bromance did not blossom until sixth grade. Their time together consists of eating pizza rolls, playing 2K and watching Netflix. “I’m sensitive, so Conard’s affection comforts me,” Alfaro said. They agree that most people are jealous of the special relationship they have.

Teaching at the same school for five years, Mr. Schaefer and Mr. Alexander have developed a loving friendship. When they are together, they like to play tennis, watch the children’s movie Enchanted and hang out with each other’s families. When asked why they work as friends, Schaefer said “We strive for excellence, we just don’t take ourselves too seriously.”

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What fall candle scent are you?

Fall or Spring?

Jimmy John’s or Subway?

Hotdog or Hamburger?

Dell or iMac? Bluestreak or Splurge?

Hoodie or crewneck?

Vineyard Vines or Southern Tide?

You’re sweet and sultry. People crave your presence and enjoy your company. You are always willing to lend an ear. You like to take care of those around you; if they aren’t happy, you aren’t happy.

You can be cranky, but generally caring. It can take a while for you to warm up to new people, but when it comes down to it you enjoy being around others.

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iPhone or Android?

NSYNC or Backstreet Boys?

Haunted House or Pumpkin Patch?

Chalkboard or Whiteboard?

Yahoo! or Google?

Vans or Converse?

You’re very family-oriented, and enjoy spending time at home. You like animals and have a loving disposition. You enjoy a night by the fireplace with a blanket and a good book.

You’re very studious. You tend You enjoy cooking and to get good grades and you love eating food. Anything to learn. People are drawn to food-related and you can your witty charm, but they can be counted on to be there. be jealous of your intellectual There’s nothing you like abilities. more than a home-cooked meal with friends or family.

Page by Megan Curry and Liana Tauke

october Sunday

Monday

Tennis @.

Arkansas City No school

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Volleyball @ Maize South Soccer vs.

Andover Central

Vocal Concert

Volleyball @ Andover Soccer vs.

Arkansas City

National Testing Day Seniors: no school

Volleyball @ Campus Soccer vs.

Derby

Fall Picture Retakes

Soccer vs.

TBA

Marching Band Festival @ Andover District Stadium

Friday

Saturday

Cross Football vs. country @ Salina South Winfield Band @ Greater Andover Days

Greater Andover Days Parade Volleyball @ Andover

Soccer vs.

Goddard

Tennis @ Topeka West

1 2 3 Football vs.

Andover Central Fall Homecoming Crowning Football vs.

Goddard

Tennis @ TBA Cross Country @ Salina Central

Soccer vs.

Newton No school

Tennis @ TBA No school Football vs.

WichitaHeights

Cross Country @ Campus

Soccer vs.

Eisenhower

Football vs.

Kapaun Mt. Carmel

Cross country @ Circle Soccer vs. Salina South Homecoming Assembly

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Golf @ Andover

11121314 15 1617 Tennis @ TBA Volleyball @ Goodard

Band Marching Festival @ KState

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Debate Tournament

Soccer vs.

TBA

Volleyball @ TBA

Volleyball @ TBA ACT Debate Tournament XC @ TBA

Volleyball @ TBA Cross Country @ TBA

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Emporia

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Trojan Nite

1. Freshmen Cooper Champlin and Anna Wenninger catch water balloons during the catapult event. The duo managed to capture five balloons.

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2. The Class of 2018 makes an entrance by skipping down the track. Sophomores finished second at Trojan Nite, losing by a slim 4.5 points to the seniors.

3. Sophomore Sierra Hernandez attempts to stay focused during the “Helen’s Hula” event. The sophomores reluctantly relinquished the hula event victory to the juniors.

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4. Senior athletes pose for a photo with the Trojan Nite trophy after their victory. The seniors nabbed their triumph with fewer than five points.

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5. Senior Taylor Messina balances atop Stephen Yowell during the Achilles Balloon Buster event.

6. Junior Carly Flake jogs during the first event of

the 2015 Trojan Nite. She tied for first and crossed the finish line holding hands with sophomore Sophie Braynock.

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7. Junior girl runners prepare to compete in the chariot race during Trojan Nite. At the end of the night, the juniors finished third overall.

Photos by Trevor Newton and Elise Lindemann