Issue 8

BLUESTREAK 1744 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002 Volume 32 Issue 8 May 1, 2015

SPorts man agers keep sports goin g

Younglife Work Crew Opportunity pg. 16-17

what’s inside >> Senior Bike Day pg. 8

Funky Footwear pg. 22-23

News

Swimming into History Slushy Hut Summer Jobs Best Ice Cream of ICT Autism Awareness Younglife Work Crew

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BLUESTREAK STAFF Meg Plank editor-in-chief Ashli Ellerman managing editor Anna Schrag design editor fun editor Megan Curry copy editor Madi Hearne visuals editor Lily Farha business manager

COTY Zoo Trip Senior Bike Day New Bluestreak Staffers

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Gloria Mares news editor Paige Schlitter photo editor Hayley Landers assistant photo editor Kristen McPherson online photo editor

Staff Editorial

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Haley Rowe columnist

EDITORIAL

Grant Cohen sports editor

Sports Team Managers

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Emma’s Corner Funky Footwear culture Popular on Netfilx

Elizabeth Hartley writing coach Brittiany Clark in-depth editor Monica Goldberg content editor

Sports pop

Madison Martinez features editor/ columnist

Abby Beaver page editor

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Katherine Dakan web editor Addy Maples pop culture editor Emma Starks writer Carly Flake writer/photograher Cary Conover adviser

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Slushy Hut

With school ending, and summer beginning, students are getting excited for summer businesses to open up. Summer Slush, also known as Slushy Hut is one of the more favored places to get a refreshing treat. With over fifty flavors like Tiger’s blood, Barbie, and wedding cake, slushy hut is a popular place during the summer. Located at Andover Road and Central, the small business includes three different sizes and also the option of ice cream in the slushy.

“Its a really refreshing treat on hot days during the summer”, said sophomore Mattie Lippoldt.

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Summer Jobs

Some of Andover High’s students are starting summer off with new and continuing jobs. For many students, summer is an opportunity to get a jump-start on earning money, and working hard.

Some students of Andover High School search for job opportunities throughout the year. But many students search for a job knowing that they will have time during the summer for one.

Sophomore Whitney Pepper works at JAG Gymnastics in Andover. She doesn’t just work during the summer, but she pursues it year round. She was asked by her coach there to work for her and she enjoys coaching the younger kids.

Nic Ramirez, junior, has worked at Crestview Country Club since last fall. He heard about the opening while playing summer tennis at the country club. He plans to keep working there throughout the summer.

Michelle Wetter, senior, recently got a job at Academy Sports, a store that is similar to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Her aunt told her about an opening there and with summer coming up she decided to apply.

Summer jobs not only keep high school students occupied, but it also provide them with money.

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Swimming into History On April 18, the Andover swim team attended the Northwest High School Invitational. This meet was not just another meet that they competed in. For the first time in Andover High School history, they placed first at the invitational. “It felt really rewarding. We’ve always been good but finally getting the recognition and know that we can get first was a great feeling,” senior Kate League said.

Sophomore Liana Tauke, who competed at the Northwest Invitational, swam the 200 Medley, 50 Free, and the 200 Freestyle Relay. “My favorite part about swimming is the feeling you get after you work really hard at practice and it finally pays off at a meet.” Tauke said.

To prepare for big meets, coach Jarred Gaskill has team members swim “sprint sets” and “race paces”. The night before each meet, all members come together and have a team dinner to load up on carbs. Loading up on carbs give them the necessary energy needed for races.

The swim teams meet on April 28 in Hutchinson. The team placed first out of 6 teams, ending with 427 points.

They hope to continue their winning streak at their upcoming meets.

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Best ice cream of the Ict Bluestreak staffers venture out of the “Andover Bubble” to taste new frozen treats

College Hill Creamery

3700 E Douglas Ave #30, Wichita, KS 67208 4.5 out of 5 stars Double scoop of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream. $4.29 The ice cream had a really great taste and was creamy and sweet. The cookie dough and chocolate chips were perfectly mixed in with the vanilla ice cream.

Churn and burn

556 S Oliver St, Wichita, KS 67218 4 out of 5 stars Churn and burn is a mix of coffee and ice cream, similar to a milkshake. Small salted caramel and coffee churn and burn. $5.49 The milkshake had a very strong coffee taste and did not contain very much ice cream. Churn and Burn had a large variety of other ice cream flavors and mix-ins.

freddy’s frozen custard

11525 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67206 4.5 out of 5 stars Smalll bowl of Chocolate Brownie Delight sundae. $3.53 This sundae is scoop of creamy chocolate custard covered in hot fudge and brownie topped with whipped cream and a cherry. This dessert is very chocolatey and has a great flavor.

Rita’s italian ice

2929 N. Rock Road Wichita, KS 67226 3 out of 5 stars - $8.00 Rita’s ice cream is not exactly ice cream. It is a slushy on the bottom with a swirl of custard on top. Rita’s has a large variety of slushy flavors and the custard is very soft and tasty.

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Marble Slab creamery

2000 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67206 3.5 out of 5 stars One scoop of birthday cake ice cream with Oreo, marshmellows, and sprinkles. The ice cream at Marble Slab is one of the best, it is sweet and has a great taste. And they have a large choice of mix-ins and a give you a big scoop of ice cream, but it is kind of pricey.

Braum’s

11525 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67206 3 out of 5 stars - $1.79 Braum’s mint chocolate chip was very delicious with a great mixture of chocolate and mint. Braum’s has different flavors of ice cream and the also offer milkshakes, soft serve frozen yogurt, and various kinds of banana splits. Overall Braum’s was good but all of the flavors were pretty normal.

Coldstone creamery 3000 N. Rock Road Suite 100A Wichita, KS 67226 4 out of 5 stars - $5.50 Coldstone’s strawberry cheesecake ice cream was delicious, it has a great flavor and real strawberries mixed in. Coldstone had a large variety of unique flavors and a lot of choices for mix-ins. Overall the ice cream was very good, but it was a little bit higher in price.

Yo-b yogurt and burgers

307 N Moore St Wichita, KS 67202 3 out of 5 stars $1.79 Yo-B is a restaurant that serves burgers and fr0zen yogurt. The yogurt is a variation of flavors in self serve machines with hundreds of different kinds of toppings. They have tons of different kinds of flavors and an assortment of toppings to make the treat taste even better.

Old mill tasty shop

604 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202 3 out of 5 stars - $2.17 Old Mill Tasty Shop is a restaurant downtown that serves all kinds of American food and has some of the best milkshakes in Wichita. The flavors are pretty basic but they all have a great and original taste.

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Freshmen Take the Zoo Senior Zoo Trip rewarded to Freshmen as COTY Competition Reward

Every year, Andover High School administration awards a single class that has accumulated the most COTY points with a trip to the Sedgwick County Zoo. Most years, the senior class has been the winning recipient but this spring, the freshmen stepped up their game.

COTY, standing for ‘Class Of The Year’, has been a recurring class participation measurer for over nine years.

“The goal of COTY is to get students at events throughout the school year”, Andover High School math teacher and STUCO sponsor, Rachael Neibling, said.

Although it isn’t set in stone, past winners of the trip have been mostly senior classes. This year, both freshmen and senior classes got closer than ever; a tie.

Numbers like these called for a tie-breaker, therefore a home girls soccer game was designated the ultimate deciding factor.

On April 14, AHS students flocked to Andover District Stadium in hopes of walking away with a zoo trip day tucked under their belt.

After the game, the points were tallied and finalized. The Freshmen had won by one point.

Regardless of the obvious win, some seniors believed that they deserved the trip more than the freshmen did.

“Every year we watched videos of Seniors who had gotten to go on the trip. We saw how much of a blast it was and we didn’t get to do that so it was kind of upsetting,” senior Zach Qureshi said.

Oppositely, many freshmen believed they had earned the trip.

“We won the trip fairly considering we don’t have cars or the same privileges some of the upperclassmen have to get to COTY events,” freshmen Wyatt Dodd said.

Neibling was in charge of counting COTY points and thought that the outcome was just.

“The results were fair. Points are based on percentage of attendees not number of attendees,” she said.

Overall, COTY has greatly improved the number of students at spectator sports and activities.

“[Seniors need to] show up to stuff if they expect to win,” Neibling said.

-maddie MARTINEZ

>>A member of the COTY-winning freshman class gets a view of the animals at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Photo by Ashley Dorf NEWS

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>> The class of 2019 is the first non- senior class to recieve a zoo trip. Students take pictures before and during the trip to remember the adventurous day.

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Senior Cyclists

Class of 2015 continues tradition with bicycle ride to school, surprising faculty

On April 2nd seniors in the class of 2015 continued the tradition of riding their bikes to school.

The tradition has been continuing for many years and has been a way for the senior classes to celebrate their last year of high school. About forty seniors met at a neighborhood nearby, and rode bikes to Andover High. The seniors were able to make in inside the school on the bikes, but only about 5 were able to make it down to the commons.

“It was a struggle to stay on my bike, but my favorite part was watching Jaylyn Agnew wipeout, said Senior Ellie Oberg.

“It was a fun experience, and it was also funny to try to get past Neibling,” said Lily Farha.

Seniors strived to take the tradition to another level and get into the school, and stay inside.

Nearing the end, many of the seniors would agree that events like these are ways to enjoy the last days of high school.

-graceBALL Courtesy Photos

Spring into summer

Students of Andover High enjoy a break from classes and attend spring event

With the last day of school right around the corner, spring activities such as prom and Spring Fling bring excitement to Andover students.

Spring Fling allowed students to have a break from classes for the last two hours of school on April 2. All grade levels were invited to attend and students participated in many activities like Buff Puff, Powder Puff, inflatables and other games such as Cake Walk, Cookie on the Face, and Pop Toss.

The men’s volleyball tournament, known as Buff Puff, was held in Gym A and consisted of a team from each grade level. In the end, “AHSFC and Friends”, the junior boy team, won and were titled the champions of Buff Puff 2015. Members of the winning team, juniors Jace Mousley and Stephen Yowell said that winning was their favorite part of Spring Fling.

In Gym B, another competition was commencing. Girls’ flag football, commonly known as Powder Puff, was won by Fear the Farm, a combination of juniors and sophomores. After each of the Powder Puff and Buff Puff winners were announced, the annual student vs. staff

basketball game started, creating many rivalries between teachers and students. After four quarters of playing hard, the staff pulled out a win over the students.

Many juniors and seniors anticipate prom on May 2. Prom is an event that most high school students look forward to. This year, the venue is Exploration Place.

“The one thing that I am looking forward to is Stephen Yowell’s outfit and it will be my first time going,” junior Drake Short said. The theme for this year, Arabian Nights, puts high expectations on how extraordinary it will be. Finding a dress to wear to this event stresses out some girls but excites others.

“I’m excited to get dressed up and be pretty,” sophomore Brooke Wiltshire said.

Prom and Spring Fling are among the last events the school sponsors before the end of the school year.

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Photos By Elise Lindemann

S p r i n g F l i n g At t e n d a n c e

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In With the New

A sneak peek at some of next year’s newspaper staff members Sophie Braynock:

Freshman Sophie Braynock was a member of the Andover Middle School publication staff and wanted to continue to be a part of journalism. Braynock says she looks forward to the annual convention trips and balancing writing and design. She enjoys Mexican food and running both cross country and track. Braynock has traveled Europe to Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria.

Carrie Friend:

Switching from yearbook staff, junior Carrie Friend looks forward to the busy days working with staffers. Friend is currently undecided on whether she wants to write or design for the Bluestreak. Friend’s favorite animal is a cat and enjoys electronic music. Outside of school, Friend enjoys watching movies like Stuck In Love, her favorite movie.

Hayley Jones:

While on staff, freshman Hayley Jones anticipates designing for the majority of her time. With her time on the Andover Middle School publication staff, Jones has considerable experience using InDesign and Photoshop. Jones is a triple sport athlete: golf, basketball, and soccer. She enjoyed traveling to Jamaica because it allowed her to see the world outside of the U.S.

Izzy Kirkendoll:

Sophomore Izzy Kirkendoll learned her journalistic skills from previous advisor, Kristin Baker. Kirkendoll is willing to try design even though her primary interest is being a writer. She enjoys the color red and Italian food. Kirkendoll also plays the flute in band and is learning how to play guitar.

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Rebekah Martin:

Junior Rebekah Martin says shes hasn’t found her “thing” in high school and wants to see if this is it. Martin’s strongest trait is writing and looks forward to writing columns for the Bluestreak.

One thing many might not know about Martin is she had her gallbladder removed last year. Martin’s favorite color is purple and she has three dogs and two cats.

Nic Ramirez:

Junior Nic Ramirez says he admired the Bluestreak in past years and wanted to be a part of the team that created the paper.

Though Ramirez was interested, he did not apply sooner because he was unsure of the application process. Ramirez’ favorite color is blue, is interested in airplanes and flying, and has a dog, Luci.

Kamilla Sims:

Freshman Kamilla Sims will be a photographer for the 2015-2016 school year. Sims enjoys photographing animals but is willing to branch out for the Bluestreak. Sims has two dogs, TinkerBell and Percival. Kamilla’s favorite movie is Despicable Me and likes the color blue.

Liana Tauke:

Sophomore Liana Tauke was influenced to join staff because of adviser Cary Conover and found the topic coverage interesting. As a writer, Tauke wants to write editorials concerning controversial issues such as feminism and “slut shaming”. Her favorite article from the Bluestreak this year was the teen drinking story and appreciated how the staff kept the students anonymous. Tauke thinks koalas are the best animals and swims outside of school.

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This April 15th marked the 150th anniversary of the great Abraham Lincoln’s death. On the passing of this occasion, I was brought back to November of last year, when Andover High School’s journalism department took a trip to Washington, D.C., in order to attend the National Scholastic Press Association’s annual fall convention. My peers and I were blessed with many opportunities while there, such as hearing a speech by journalism legend Bob Woodward, touring the White House, and meeting presidential photographer Pete Souza. While I was enormously grateful for those experiences, and had come on the trip eager to learn more of my pursued career, my primary goal of journeying to Washington was to stand humbly before the marble likeness of our nation’s 16th president.

A few days in, wanting to look nice for our tour of the U.S. Capital building, and having seriously underestimated the amount of walking we would be doing, I made the idiotic decision of ignoring my comfortable Vans in favor of my more “presentable” wedges. We had not even reached the Washington Monument when my blisters started to bleed. I had never experienced that much pain in my entire life, and, clumsy as I am, I had already banged myself up quite a bit in that time. Needless to say, I was miserable. And somehow sweaty. But I would not give up on seeing the Lincoln Memorial.

You see, those that know me are aware of the fact that I have a slight Lincoln obsession. His photograph is framed in my bedroom, next to all of the things I would grab in a fire, and, if i ever have a son, i would like to name him Abraham. He is, essentially, the man after my own heart. So I powered through it, slightly ahead of the pack, wanting to chop my feet off every step of the way. When I finally reached the top of those marble steps, I took a good hard look at that martyr’s face. Then I turned around, sat down, took off my shoes, and started laughing.

Right there on the steps. Like a crazy person.

I just could not believe that when I had woken up that morning, I imagined I would be taking a nice, leisurely stroll to the temple, followed by a light lunch, or possibly a Starbucks run.

Sitting there, looking upon the Reflecting Pool, I realized how absolutely ridiculous (and laughable) that notion had been. The fact that I nearly gave up, that I almost could not make myself walk anymore…it just made sense. Here was a girl, who, for a very long time, did not understand what hard work meant. Who did not understand how to “read the signs”. Who did not understand sacrifice. I was visiting a sacred place, dedicated to one of the greatest

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human beings to have ever lived. The Lincoln Memorial represented the suffering of all those in bondage, the blood of all those boys killed in our nation’s Civil War, and the sorrow Lincoln himself faced in his own life. Why on earth would my journey there be painless? This is not to say that my strife was anything comparable to that of these people, only that the struggle I was currently experiencing seemed fitting. I found it all very poetic.

So, what is the point in all of this? Why is some Lincoln-crazed girl sharing her silly story of sore feet with you? I share it because it was in this moment that I began asking myself the questions I am about to ask all of you, starting with this: what will you do in your life to move man forward? Ask yourself, right now, as you are reading this. Stop. Remove yourself. Look deep down, just for a moment, and ask yourself that ultimate question.

I understand we cannot all be one of the greats, but we can all be one of the good. So will you fight? Will you sacrifice? And will you walk the path to human righteousness, often littered with toil and hardship, in the hope of creating a better world, as this wonderful man did, for all those born and yet-to-be born? What will be your metaphorical “blisters”? We humans stand at a great precipice. Maybe we always do.

Fortunately for us, the universe does offer an almost-respite. You will have moments in your life, moments like my visit to the National Mall, where you are given signs. These signs will help guide you in your quest to finish the work that is laid out before us. We do not know where these signs come from. Whether they are from God, or earthly spirits, or if they are just a part of our planet’s deep mystery. But we must not shrug them off as mere “coincidences”.

Though Abraham Lincoln served his presidency nearly a century after thirteen states declared their independence, I consider him the father of our nation, revered by many, and loved by all. This is not only because he held the nation together when it threatened to fall apart, but also because he was the first leader to really prove what this country is about. As a final thought, I fondly pray and fervently hope that one day you all have the opportunity to look upon this memorial and to drink in its meaning, and that you take a minute to read, above the stone statue, etched into its walls, the epitaph: “IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER.” Ask yourself, is it?

Finding Lincoln

By Haley Rowe

Opinion DEC. 10. 2014

Autism Awareness Month Autism presents different challenges, but those affected can still thrive

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): any of various disorders, including autism and Asperger Syndrome, commonly manifesting in early childhood and characterized by impaired social or communication skills, repetitive behaviors, or a restricted range of interests.

The world is aware April is “Autism Awareness Month,” but what does that really mean? Who has autism? Why? What does it mean for those around those affected?

The Centers for Disease Control announced in early 2014 that autism prevalence has increased to around one in 68 American children on the autism spectrum (an estimated one in 42 boys and one in 189 girls).

There is no specific known cause of the autism spectrum as of now. However, most researchers do agree that environmental factors play a role in autism diagnosis. Mainstream research has determined that a variety of factors can contribute. These factors include limited prenatal vitamins, pesticide exposure and parental age. Studies show mothers aged 40 or older have a 50 percent higher risk of having a child with autism than mothers aged 20 to 29.

“According to officials at the National Institutes of Health, while there is most likely a genetic predisposition, there must also be an environmental component to autism,” says the National Autism Association (NAA).

Autism currently has no “cure”, though with early intervention and treatment, the diverse symptoms related to autism can be greatly improved and in some cases completely overcome (NAA).

‘The mission of the National Autism Association is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential,” according to nationalautismassociation. org.

“Living with a special needs sibling is a challenge at times, but when it comes right down to it, Alyssa’s just like everyone

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else. You don’t have to treat her any differently than ‘normal’ teenagers most of the time,” sophomore Liana Tauke said.

Tauke’s older sister, Alyssa, is 20 and will stay in the Extended Learning program until she is 21—this is her last year.

Alyssa has applied to the Butler Community College Project Search program that will assist her in finding a stable job. The Tauke family consists of one boy who graduated high school, senior Alex, and sophomore Liana.

“There have been times when people have said things about her or laughed at a mistake she’s made or something like that and it really makes me angry, because she’s not any different than us. You can hold a normal conversation with her and stuff. It’s just sometimes other symptoms of the spectrum, like anxiety, make everyday activities hard for autistic people to a fair extent,” Tauke said.

Different varieties and severities of autism present different challenges. But in reality, these kids are just like other high schoolers.

“These kids have the potential, they just need that extra help,” Rosa Justino, mother of an autistic high school swimmer, told The New York Times in April.

Visit autismspeaks.org or nationalautismassociation.org to learn more.

-meganCURRY

FACTS

1 in 68 children are affected by autism

Boys are 5 times more likely to have autism than girls.

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There are dozens of treatments, but there is no cure for autism.

Only 56% of students with autism finish high school.

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Only 62% of people with autism are able to get a steady job.

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April is Autism Awareness Month.

April 2 was Autism Awareness Day.

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>>Work Crew<< Serving the Lord in new places with new people This summer, 11 Andover High School Students will be attending Young life camp yet again.

But this year they will not be going as campers but as volunteer workers.

According to www.younglife.org “As a monthlong volunteer on work crew at a Young Life camp, you’ll have the chance to grow personally and spiritually — you’ll be surrounded by other people from all over the world who, like yourself, really want their lives to count for something and who desire to serve as Jesus did thousands of years ago.”

In order to be accepted as a work crew volunteer you must have completed at least one year of high school. You also have to take a work crew training course.

Young life leader, Ashley Coltrane is a very strong believer in work crew.

“Work crew will change your life. You will love having a break from your life at home, you will make friends that will become some of your best friends for the rest of your life and you will experience Jesus in a way that is personal and refreshing” Coltrane said.

Coltrane went to Young Life’s Southwind in Florida for work crew when she was a junior in high school.

She served as a “towashie” where she cleaned toilets, did laundry and housekeeping for an entire month.

“It was the hardest I had ever worked and the most fun I ever had doing it,” Coltrane said.

As a Young life leader, Coltrane thinks the best part about camp is freeing up volunteer leaders to be able to experience a week of camp with high school friends together.

“Work crew kids have the opportunity to do all of the jobs that need to be done and serve people their age that are experiencing what they call ‘the best week of their life’,” Coltrane said.

Coltrane believes that work crew volunteers

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sacrifice one month of their summer to grow in their relationship with Jesus as well as share their story with campers.

Andover students are traveling all over to be in work crew. Senior Paige Epperson is going to Burnet, Texas to Camp Buckner for three weeks. It is both a Wyldlife and a Young life camp.

“I’m really excited to meet new people. I think it will be a really great experience to serve other people,” Epperson said.

Epperson will be a server at her camp. She is excited but she has no serving experience so she is somewhat nervous as well.

Like Coltrane, Junior Madi Hearne is going to Southwind in Orlando, Florida for three weeks. She is also excited to meet new people and grow in her faith.

“I want to help campers grow in their faith like work crew members did for me when I went,” Hearne said.

Hearne will be serving as a “towashie”. Like Coltrane, she will be cleaning camper’s rooms and bathrooms.

As the school year comes to an end and work crew is getting closer and closer for students, the nerves are setting in.

Coltrane, having been in the exact same place as each of the students had some advice for them.

“Try not to call home the first week. Somtimes calling home makes you homesick. After that, you won’t be very homesick because your new friends will feel like family and you can call home a couple times a week,” Coltrane said.

Senior, Kenton Criser went to Crooked Creeke in Colorado last summer and agrees that it was an amazing experience.

“It was hands down the best month of my life.

Heaven on earth,” Criser said.

-ashliELLERMAN

Who?What?When?Where?

Southwind {Orlando, Florida} Madi Hearne, May 24-June 11 Point 11 {Shell Knob, Missouri} Ashli Ellerman, June 7- June 19 Crooked Creek {Fraser, Colorado} Blake Christopherson, May 29-June 21 Stephen Yowell June 20- July 19 Trail West {Buena Vista, Colorado} Abby Anderson, May 22-June 21

Meg Plank, May 22-June 21 Frontier {Buena Vista, Colorado}

“I am excited for this new adventure and to meet new people all while growing in my faith.”

-Stephen Yowell

Elizabeth Hartley, May 22 - June 21 Regan Mousley, June 20th- July 19th Lindy LeMaster, July 18-August 7 SharptopCove {Jasper, Georgia} Addy Maples, May 23-June 14 Camp Buckner{Burnet, Texas} Paige Epperson, June 24- July 14

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Sports Team Managers

Manager inspires Andover High School Athletics committed to one day a week in filming at Student-Athletes in a Trojan’s uniform practice.” rely heavily on their teammates and coaches Along with assisting the coaches at pracin order to achieve success. The managers tice, Harris also assists Athletic Trainer, Pat of the sports teams at Andover High School Moore, when there is an injury on the field. play just as an important role in the team’s Harris tapes ankles, get ice, and do whatever success. else is necessary when it comes to an athlete For sophomore Mick Harris, who is a in the training room. manager for football, wrestling and softball, When the team he is working for has a the dedication for his job requires as much game, his tasks in practice do not change, but work as the athletes on the field. require more work. “(My job) is pretty important if I was Once Harris completes his routinely tasks, not there,” Harris said. “If I was not there, he will then keep score of the competition at our coach and team members would have to hand as well as film the event. take time out of their practice and do all of “(Keeping score) is the most difficult the stuff I do.” thing (of my job),” Harris The three-sport said. “Sometimes you can’t manager was recruited “Mick is great to tell what is going on at a ceras a freshman by assistain time.” tant football coach, Steve work with. He’s been very After a game concludes Siebuhr, because of the reliable and does an exceland his tasks for the day excellent camera work lent job in filming from the are complete on the field, that Harris was able to end zone during our home Harris goes home and edproduce. Siebuhr knew and away games. Mick also its the video from that day. of the sophomore to be This helps the coaches out a dedicated and passioncommitted to one day a ate worker, which exemweek in filming at practice.” tremendously as it helps the team look over their plified the fact that he could be beneficial to the -Steve Siebuhr strengths and weaknesses so they can improve in the next team. competition. “(Mick) and his mom The players and coaches understand how came to me at “Meet the Teacher” night and hard Harris works on a daily basis. Every asked if there was anything he could do to athlete and coach, giving him a family basis help the football team,” Siebuhr said. “Things every day, appreciates his work. just worked out great, because we were look“(Having Mick) allows us to look back and ing for someone to film from the end zone.” look at our games that he films,” sophomore Harris works on many tasks during pracfootball and baseball player, Robert Bundy, tices and games. When football season and said. “What he does is very appreciated by baseball season is around, Harris will take us.” out all of the practice equipment needed for Harris loves going into his job day in and that day. When there is a task at hand, Harris day out. What he does makes Harris welcome answers the bell. with open arms, making him an official part “Mick is great to work with,” Siebuhr said. of the team. The reward of this makes Harris “He’s been very reliable and does an excelpassionate about what he does. lent job in filming from the end zone during “I really enjoy all of the appreciation and our home and away games. Mick also gain a family,” Harris said. “It makes doing my job every day worth it.”

-grantCOHEN sports

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A FEW THINGS

WE ABOUT...

Kelsey Rawcliffe

She always gets our splits taken down correctly.

She’ s super encouraging and always cheering us on.

She is always nice and cracking jokes.

She’s a really cool person to be around becasue she’s never negative.

She will always try to cheer someone who is sad up.

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WE ABOUT...

Tim Munson

He always goes and get the balls for us when we kick them out.

He always gets water for us.

He practices with us sometimes and that pushes us do practice how we play.

He always is the one to make sure we have all the equiptment we need.

He always cheers us on and gets our mood up when we aren’t doing well.

A FEW THINGS

WE ABOUT...

Mick Harris

It’s nice to know we have Mick to tape an ankle if we get an injury.

He always gets us water during practice which is really nice.

He is really nice and has a great attitude towards all of us.

He is either being helpful or cracking a joke.

A FEWTHINGS

WE ABOUT...

Carson Harries

He’s an easy guy to get along with and you can always talk to him.

He’s always there to help whenever he is needed.

What is Love?

Perks of being singl e . . .

Pe r ks o f R elat io nships...

1. Someone to buy you things 2. You always have a date for school dances 3. You don’t have to impress anyone else 4. There is always someone to talk to 5. You get to go on fun dates

1. You don’t have to plan around someone else 2. Being flirty with others is ok 3. You can hang with your homies 24/7 4. You don’t always have to text someone 5. You have more money to spend on yourself

60% plan to break up with their boyfriend or girlfriend when they leave for college 56% of Americans show affection by sending emojis

20% of teens have had a boyfriend or girlfriend their parents disapprove of 69% of people are confused if they are on a date or not

61% of teens say they have been in love

Kissing burns 26 calories per minute

&

65% of people tilt their heads to the right when kissing.

28% 59% are 13% “talking”

are in a relationship are single

out of a survey of 221 students

falling in love....

Only takes one fifth of a second

Elicits a euphoric feeling similar to an epiphany

Is sparked by the reward center of the brain

Love at first sight is a result of increased nerve growth in the blood

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Effects cognitive funtions including body image Couples who meet online have a much shorter courtship than couples who met in person

Should I go Out with this Guy? start here

A guy messages you and you look at his avi. How does he look?

He’s a 10!!!!

SNATCH HIM UP! Yes!

Is he your type?

Hard Passat

NO. NO.

NO.

Yes! Did he suggest a date?

Yes!

Does he have a job?

You come across a guy and you slide into his DM’s. Does he reply?

NO.

Does he like Yes! romantic comedies?

Does he know the difference between you/you’re & their/ there?

Yes!

NO.

Hard Passat

Have Fun!

NO.

SNATCH HIM UP!

Emma’s Corner Emma’s Pick- Up Lines Are you related to Yoda?

Cause YODAlicious!

Can you grab my arm?

That way I can tell people I was touched Do you live in a corn field? by an angel Cause I’m stalking you!

I must be a snowflake cause I think I’ve fallen for you

When God made you, he was showing off.

Pop Culture RIP Derek Shepard

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F unky Footwear

Students of Andover High sport new types of trendy footwear Spring and summer shoe trends are full of funky and comfy styles. Among the most popular are Jandals, Chacos, Birkenstocks, and New Balances.

Jesus Sandals, or “Jandals” for short, are sandals with a style similar to Birkenstocks with two woven horizontal straps across the top. The material is flexible rubber with a comfortable sole and the most popular colors are neutral tan and black. Jandals are a good choice for summer as they can be easily slipped on and off and match with most casual outfits. Jandals can be found on Amazon for $15.00-$20.00 with shipping.

Chacos are a brand of sandals made to take on the outdoors. They have become popular in recent years as campgoers and college students became fond of the comfort and versatility they offer.

“I’ve had Chacos for four years because everyone at my camp had them and they are super comfy,” senior Lindy LeMaster said.

Chacos are known for their thick

bottom soles and trademark z-straps, which come in many bright colors and patterns. Customers also have the option to customize their shoes. When choosing a pair of Chacos, there are four styles to choose from: toe loop/ double strap, toe loop/ single strap, no toe loop/ double strap, no toe loop/ single strap. LeMaster recommends the toe loop/ single strap style because the double strap is hard to adjust. Prices range between $80.00 and $105.00.

Birkenstocks are a brand that originally gained popularity in the 1990s and is now coming back into style. Known for their comfort and durability, the Birkenstock brand has been making sandals since 1774.

“I heard about them from my grandma because she’s a long-time wearer of them but I feel like they’re a timeless shoe and I love them. They last forever and really form to your feet which no other shoe really does,” sophomore Abby Wenninger said.

The signature style is a leather foot-

bed with two thick buckle straps across the top, but there are now many more options to choose from. Birkenstocks can be dressed up or down and are commonly worn with socks. Prices for Birkenstock sandals range from $70.00 to $130.00.

The final funky trend is one started by the boys. New Balance, a renowned running shoe company, recently began selling a casual shoe for everyday wear.

Popular for the bold color combinations and retro, preppy look, the New Balance 574 and Made in USA style shoes have taken off. Junior Stephen Yowell was one of the first to purchase a pair after he saw them posted on Twitter. His advice to someone wanting New Balances: “Buy something that’s not so mainstream. The flashier the better.”

But do not be afraid, these shoes are for girls too. Prices range from $80.00 to $300.00.

-carlyFLAKE

Jandals

“Pali Hawaii Jesus Sandal”

Why do you wear Jandals?

“I wear Jandals Because they’re cheap and comfy” -Taylor Chapple, Freshman

“You can wear them with all kinds of outfits, you can dress them up or down” -Regan Mousley, Junior

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“I wear Jandals because they are easy to put on and I can wear them with Nike Shorts and cute outfits.”

-Addy Maples, Junior

New Balance Why do you wear New Balance?

“I wear New Balance because they’re really comfortable. I started wearing them because of my dad.”

-Ashley Dorf, Freshman “I wear them because they’re comfortable and because they’re cute. I first started wearing them because no one else did but now everyone does.”

-Sloane Arnold, Junior

Chacos

Why do you wear Chacos?

“I wear New Balance baseball cleats because they’re comfortable and I love the look of them.”

-Robert Bundy, Sophomore

“I wear Chacos because they are comfy and they are good for everyday wear and I really want a chaco tan line!”

-Emma Starks, Sophomore

“I wear chacos because everyone in Younglife wears them and they are trendy and cute.”

-Paige Epperson, Senior

“I wear Birkenstocks because they are easy to put on and they are the most comfortable shoe I own.”

-Lindy LeMaster, Senior

“I wear Birkenstocks because my dad wears them and I am trying to keep the Anderson trend alive.”

-Abby Anderson, Senior

“I wear chacos because they come in lots of different colors and styles and they are so comfortable.”

-Colbie Handshaw, Senior

Birkenstocks Why do you wear “Birks”?

“ I wear Birkenstocks because they are cute, comfortable and they go with any outfit!”

-Paige Schlitter, Senior

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Recommended for you

180 Andover students voted top five most popular Netflix shows

1. “The Office”

2. “Friends”

“Bears,Beets, Battlestar Galactica.”- Jim (Imitating Dwight)

3. “Prison Break”

“This is going wrong in every possible way.” -Michael Scofield

“Smelly cat, smelly cat it’s not your fault!”Pheobe

4. “Grey’s Anatomy”

5. “Parks & Rec”

“Pick me. Choose me. Love me.”Meredith Grey

“Treat yo self!” - Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle

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