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Volume 17, Issue 11 March 12, 2015

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Business Professionals of America take state

Xpress Staff Editor-In-Chief Katherine Bauer

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Kathleen Parrish Photographers Jessica Fenske Ellie Detweiler Maddy Bailey

Business

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Distribution

Donavin Wenger

Online Editor Jeff Frieden

News Editor Tyler Testin News Writers Kathleen Parrish Tory Brown Erin Drahozal Amy Boe KJ Giles

Opinion Editor Amy Boe

Opinion Assistant Abby Willey Opinion Writers Nic Ekland Erin Drahozal Erin Foley Brooke Alexander Adrienne Hayes

Student Life Editor Jenny Dickes

Student Life Assistant Morgan Ross Student Life Writer Stephanie Wehr

Mini-Feature Editors

Faith Bohrer & Mikayla Noonan Mini-Feature Assistant Hadley Shriver

Feature Editors

Brady Hoffman & Jessica Driscoll Feature Writer Brylee Bastian

Health and Lifestyle Editor Samantha Valenta

Health and Lifestyle Assistant Maddy Bailey Health and Lifestyle Writer Hailey Justice

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Kayla Thompson & Rachel Lampe Arts and Entertainment Writers Catie Locher Donavin Wenger

The Xavier BPA team, led by moderator Tim O’Brien, gathers for a group photo before their competitions at the State Conference in Des Moines. Nadia Karl Photo.

Xavier’s storied Business Professionals of America team got down to business at the State Conference held February 22-24 in Des Moines. BPA is a group that hosts annual events testing high schoolers around the country in their knowledge of the working world. Twenty seven Saints qualified for the National Leadership Conference held in Anaheim, California based on their proficiency in various areas of business.

“My students exceeded my expectations as last year 19 qualified for nationals and this year 27,” BPA moderator Mr. Tim O’Brien said. Mr. O’Brien teaches all levels of business classes at Xavier, which prepare his students for this competition.

The BPA squad competes in a myriad of events ranging from accounting and graphic design to marketing and entrepreneurship.

Some competitions, like administrative support, are for teams of students. Other events, including advanced interview skills, are in an individual student format. This year, the Saints came out on top in 11

different categories at state.

“I was really surprised how well I did for my first year,” junior Jonah Scallon said.“And Xavier did great as a whole.” Scallon competed in three events including a second place finish in desktop publishing.

The history of Business Professionals of America dates back 49 years when it was known as the Office Education Association. The name may have changed since its inception in 1966, but BPA’s goal has always been about helping students prepare for office jobs in modern corporate America. Xavier has been involved in BPA for seven years, since the 2008-2009 season.

“My favorite part of BPA is seeing how it challenges my business students to have to be able to successfully problem solve, analyze, collaborate, and think on their feet, and oftentimes under the pressure of a limited amount of time,” Mr. O’Brien said. “After knowing all they go through, the actual Award Sessions at both the state and national conferences are very enjoyable.”

The National Conference will host over 5,000 BPA students and

advisors. Events in Anaheim will include business completions and service projects. The skills BPA participants learn at the state and national conferences last a lifetime. Talents refined on the BPA millstone come to fruition when the Saints excel in their future business careers.

“The successes that my former BPA students experience in their future career paths and how it has opened up many doors of opportunity for them is extremely rewarding for me personally,” Mr. O’Brien said.

Xavier’s BPA dynasty continued their winning tradition at state this year. The 27 Saints who qualified for the National Conference have the opportunity to compete in Anaheim May 6-10. When Xavier competes in BPA nationals, the California weather will not be the only thing heating up.

Tyler Testin News Editor

National Conference Qualifiers Seniors— Matt Callahan, Jordan Even, Josh Ford, Jeff Frieden, Max Fuhrman,

Evan Gradoville, Cara Hessman, Joshua Hoffmann, Emma Houser,

Edward Krouse, John Meskimen, Carolyn Morrissey, Connor Powers,

Jennifer Sigmon, Andrew Steffensmeier, Gabe Whitters

Nic Ekland

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Daniel Richardson Sports Assistant

Juniors— Hannah Chicchelly, Megan D’mello, Ashley Lang, Amy Olberding,

Jonah Scallon, Sarah Stanczyk, Spencer Wille

KJ Giles Sports Writers Luke Koechner Grant Gibney Ryan Williams Mark Wardlaw

Backpage Editors Jessica Fenske

Backpage Assistant Ellie Detweiler Backpage Writer Anna Christianson The Xpress Bi-weekly Xavier High School 6300 42nd St. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52411 Volume 17 Issue 11

Sophomores— Brett Burns, Josie Fuhrman, Nadia Karl, John Rocca

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Sarah Swafford to speak at Xavier On March 18, Sarah Swafford, the founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries, will visit Xavier High School to talk about relationships.

Swafford speaks nationally to people of all ages on a variety of topics such as emotional virtue, dating and relationships, modesty of intentions, and interior confidence. She is a graduate of Benedictine College and has been involved in ministry for almost 10 years. For three of those years, Swafford worked as a Residence Hall Director at Benedictine College, monitoring a dorm with 142 freshmen women.

That experience gave her a front row seat into the hearts of women and men transitioning from high

school to college, giving her a deeper look into some of the struggles facing high school and college students today.

Swafford offers five event types to high school, college, and young adult audiences. Her teachings can be specific to girls, guys, or coed audiences.

“I am really excited to hear what Swafford has to say,”senior Mikayla Sherman said. “I feel like what she has to say can benefit me and my classmates in a positive way.”

Swafford has multiple books, articles, and tapes to assist her young adults audiences. She is the author of EmotionalVirtue:A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships. She has appeared on the TV shows Life

on the Rock and EWTN Live, and has been quoted in the National Catholic Register. Swafford is a proud team member of The Chastity Project and has spoken at Steubenville Conferences around the U.S. and in Canada.

Prior to her presentation for Xavier students, Swafford will hold a parent-only session on March 17. For more information on Sarah Swafford, visit her website at www.emotionalvirtue.com.

Erin Drahozal News Writer

HOSA holds second annual Xavier Health Fair Looking to build on the momentum of last year’s health fair, Xavier’s Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) were at it again with another annual event to promote healthy living. HOSA’s Health Fair 2015 featured some new events and old favorites that captured the imagination of students over the lunch hour on March 9.

One top activity was the DermaScan, an event where students could be scanned for sun damage to their skin. This was a topic that had drawn crowds at the fair last year, and it did not disappoint on its return.

“My favorite cause represented was DermaScan where they check skin damage from the sun,” Nurse Kris Naeve said. “It has the biggest impact being able to actually see the results and findings. It’s also timely before everyone goes on Spring Break and begins tanning for Prom.”

The HOSA Health Fair was presented thanks to the sponsorship of the Iowa Organ Donor Network. This donation was raised by senior Ashley Gase. She and fellow HOSA Senior Leader Rachel Parr were the students behind the coordination of this event.

“There are many important causes at the Health Fair, but I think that the Blue Zones Project cause is pertinent to the Xavier Community,” Parr said. “I have been working on the requirements to have Xavier become the first Blue Zones high school in the nation.”

Additional stops at the Health Fair 2015 included a lesson on narcotics presented by the Cedar Rapids Police Department,

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Xavier students peruse HOSA’s Health Fair. One of the booths used goggles to demonstrate the dangers of alcohol.

Paige Janney Photo. nutrition tips from a dietitian, and information about stress relief.

HOSA highlighted the dangers of tobacco, caffeine, and germs.

The final cause investigated some of the hidden health hazards in common breakfast items.

“I also had my own eyeopener when preparing the “What’s for Breakfast?” display with amounts of sugar in typical breakfast foods eaten by Xavier students,” Nurse Naeve said.

The large group of students gathered at the Health Fair provided a new and innovative way to learn about making smart lifestyle choices. It had the potential to make an impact on a big fraction of the Xavier population.

“I don’t really have the forum to teach health related topics except one-to-one when I see students,”

Nurse Naeve said. “This gives me the opportunity to try and touch upon teen related health issues at a larger level. The goal is to bring awareness to health issues affecting teens. We’re only skimming the surface with those health issues. There are so many more, but at least this is a start.”

The second edition of the HOSA Health Fair will be known for practical health advice and large crowds ready to learn. The success of the health fair marks a rare moment in history not seen since 1989 with the release of Back to the Future Part II; the sequel was better than the original.

Tyler Testin News Editor

Saints, Satterlee serve society Mr. Nick Satterlee is a theology teacher at Xavier High School.

Next year he will also be Xavier’s first official service coordinator.

“I am getting my masters degree in educational administration and this is one of the ways I am working towards that degree,” Mr. Satterlee said.

Mr. Satterlee has already begun his work this school year. He has been in charge of most service projects, including service presentations by seniors Matt Downey and Nic Ekland, the service fair with around 30 service groups from the Cedar Rapids area, and multiple projects with those organizations.

“I think service is important because no matter what your situation is, you can give back to the community and to God in some way,” junior Jenny Dickes said. Dickes has been one of Mr. Satterlee’s helpers throughout this year with service projects.

One of the main projects she worked on was making and delivering Thanksgiving cards for residents in two nursing homes.

“We chose nursing homes because a lot of people get lonely around the holidays and we wanted to cheer them up,” Dickes said. “My favorite part was seeing how happy the people at the nursing home were that we wanted to get involved and help out.”

Mr. Satterlee planned another trip to the nursing homes for socializing events including painting women’s nails and playing games with the residents.

The first date was cancelled due to weather but is planned to be rescheduled sometime this month.

Also in March, Definitely Dogs, an organization that raises and cares for assistance dogs, will be coming to Xavier after school to have a volunteer introduction and training for anyone who is interested.

Mr. Satterlee is setting up a website that will explain the volunteer organizations that Xavier works with and it will allow students to contact these organizations.

“Xavier students are already go-getters and are willing to contact organizations themselves,” Mr. Satterlee said. “My goal is for students to see service as less of a restraint and requirement and more of an opportunity to grow and discover more about themselves.”

Mr. Satterlee has worked on many service projects throughout his life starting at the age of 19.

“I saw people in poverty and how they live,” Mr. Satterlee said. “Seeing outside of my bubble showed me that I need to help people. It was such an empowering part of my faith that I did not know existed.”

Mr. Satterlee has big plans for the future of service at Xavier High School.

Tory Brown News Writer

4 The Bachelor: where is the love?

I love a Monday night bachelor-fest just as much as anyone else.

The dramatic cat fights and the girls’ pathetic desire for attention makes me want to curl up on the couch with a huge bowl of popcorn. The Bachelor is simply a glorified (and glam-ified) version of an online dating site. Boo hoo, you’re lonely and want to marry a hot guy, so let’s sign up for this show. Ideally, you’ll be all made up in your six inch pumps and thousand dollar evening gown. You’ll step out of that limo and take his breath away, and from then on you’ll live happily ever after. Nothing could possibly go wrong, right?

How to be a best friend W h a t qualities would you want to have in a best friend?

You probably have a variety of answers, like someone who will listen to you rant at 2 a.m., someone who brings you ice cream and movies after a break up, or maybe just someone who you can easily talk to. If you are someone who has these expectations of a best friend, you should probably think about returning the favor. Being a good friend is not complicated, and sometimes all it takes is being there when someone needs a shoulder to cry on.

To me, a best friend is someone who can tell how I’m feeling just by looking at me, and immediately knows what to do about it. It really shows who knows you well and who cares enough to make you feel better if you’re looking a little dejected.

A best friend should not hesitate to help a friend who seems upset, but more importantly, they should NEVER be the one to cause it.

Backstabbing and breaking someone’s trust is the worst thing you can do to someone who you call a friend, especially because trust is so hard to gain back.

In high school especially, it’s difficult to know who your true friends are. Are they the ones you hang out with every weekend?

Or the ones you talk to every day at school? Whether the answers to the previous questions are

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Unfortunately, if you think that way, you are sorely mistaken. There are many flaws throughout any given season of this show, and if you think the odds of your happily-ever-after are in your favor, you’re quite wrong.

Out of the 28 total combined seasons of the Bachelor and the Bachelorette, only 5 couples remain together to this day.

For the most part, I don’t think it’s too difficult to see why.

Take this season of the Bachelor for example. The bachelor is Chris Soules, a farmer from Arlington, Iowa.

What an odd coincidence that all of the participants from this season suddenly are incredibly attracted to farmers? The women go into this show never having met the Bachelor. They know close to nothing about him but have somehow formed a deep and nagging desire to spend the rest of their lives with this stranger. For all we know, they could have absolutely

no attraction to the guy whatsoever. It wouldn’t be too hard to fake it for the cameras.

This show quite blatantly only shows the negative side of these women. When they are chosen as a contestant, they are automatically thrown into a situation where they are forced to compete against 29 other women for the attention of a man. The Hunger Games: relationship edition, if you will. And let’s be honest, ladies: our psycho, boy-crazy, competitive selves are NOT very attractive. Quite frankly, it brings out the worst in us.

The amount of gossiping those girls do behind each other’s backs might be greater than the amount of tears shed at the end of each rose ceremony.

Plus, if you have to compete for someone’s love, is it really love?

The Bachelor has turned into just another game show, except instead of a $1 million dollar prize, you win the “eternal love” of someone who you’ve hardly

had alone time with thanks to the camera crew. How can you fall in love with someone if there is a constant swarm surrounding you trying to touch up your hair or make sure the camera angle is flattering?

In conclusion, the ideal outcome of this show is great, but the process is a bit questionable. I think we can all agree that a hot air balloon ride during sunrise with a very beautiful man, while likely towards the top of many females’ bucket lists, is probably a bit of a stretch of reality. If you’re looking for true love, you’ve gotta be kidding me. Next time you tune in, remember that most of these “love” stories are probably too good to be true.

While the Bachelor is a fantastic source of entertainment, I think there are much better and more realistic ways to go about finding your special someone.

yes or no, a true friend should be someone that you 100% trust with absolutely anything.

If you find yourself hesitant to talk about something that is bothering you to the people that you call your best friends, maybe it’s time to go outside of your little circle of friends.

I met my absolute best friend in the world right about when she was born, and she has been my best friend ever since. She knows exactly how to brighten my day and she always has the right things to say. She is that person who will text me on a Saturday night asking if I want to make cookies and watch chick flicks all night, and I will never decline the offer because that’s what friends are for. Last year, my best friend had to move over eight hours away, and it’s clear that I’m not able to see her every day, every week, or even every month. But I know that she will be there for me in a heartbeat if I’m struggling with anything, and I will always do the same for her.

Being a friend can be as easy as listening to someone, best friend or not, who needs someone to talk to. High school is a hard time for a lot of people, and it can be even worse if you find yourself surrounded by people who you can’t be honest with. Next time you notice anyone who looks like they could use a friend, do not pause to go talk to them.Their day may be made ten times better just by having someone there to listen, and who knows, maybe they can become someone who you call a best friend.

The dangers of doing too much

that otherwise hard working sophomores and juniors claim to suffer from seniorits. The final and most important effect of the constant busyness that comes from trying to do everything is a loss of an inner sense of calm because we never have a chance to recover it. We never stop to rest and therefore never reset or unwind. We let the tension build up until it comes out, often in an outburst that is directed at someone that we care about.

Otherwise, we simply fall apart.

The best way to do combat this is to focus on what really matters. Make a litmus test of things to consider when signing up for another activity. Some questions to consider are: Will this help me prepare for life after high school? Will it help me be a better person?

Will I enjoy it? Is it a part of a prior commitment? Does it conflict with family time? Do I have the time and money to do it?

Another way to do this is to set aside two hours of free time every day. For most of us, this seems like a far-off dream but it can become a reality. If you work out (individually, not as a team) you probably already have an hour of time set aside for yourself. All you have to do is find another hour.

What you do with this time is just as important as having it. This is not time to be a couch potato. Your mind should not be numb during this time. Take advantage of this time to relax and read a book, go for a walk, and pray. Set aside some time to just think about what is happening all around you. You will find rest and renewal if you do.

Erin Foley Opinion Writer

Xavier has always taken pride in how involved the students are, but when does it become too much?

Is it really worth it to take three AP courses and be a year-round athlete, a performer, and a Kirkwood student? It seems like a typical Xavier student does all of this. Exceptional ones do even more. Doing everything that looks like fun or will look good on a résumé may seem like a good idea, but it rarely is. True, it may lead to that better résumé, more numerous and more varied experiences, and more involvement with different people, but it is rarely worth the cost. When we stretch ourselves too thin, we should not be surprised when we snap.

There is a lot of stress involved in doing many things. It is hard enough to manage our time as it is; filling every minute of the day with meetings and practices does not help. It may even cause us to crack, like an old rubber band that has been stretched too far. It leaves us with less time for friends and family. It leaves us without the time to enjoy life. It leaves us without a chance to rest and recover which is dangerous because, as every athlete knows, gains come during the rest following the workout. Running ourselves ragged causes burnout and prevents us from getting the most out of what we do.

Burnout is often misdiagnosed as “senioritis” and is the real reason

Abby Willey Assistant Opinion Editor

Jeff Frieden Online Editor

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he age old excuse that almost every teacher hears from their student is,“You can’t give us homework.

It’s our senior year.” While the phrase senioritis is often affiliated with the last year of high school, it shouldn’t be a valid excuse. I’ll admit, I don’t like doing homework or studying for a test. But just because it is your last year of high school, that doesn’t mean you just quit before it ends.

I found that the easier path may be to just play a few games on the iPad or mess around and then go to class using senioritis as an excuse, but is that how you want to be remembered by your classmates, a lazy, mindless zombie? For example, I finished my government homework and it was nice to just relax while the rest of my classmates who still care enough were scrambling to finish the worksheet before class. When it came to taking notes, everyone else was frantically writing down what was on the overhead while I just sat there listening because I took notes which were assigned the night before. I’m not writing this to brag or make myself sound like the perfect student because sometimes I don’t get my homework done.

The point is it is not that hard to do a 20 minute assignment when you have five or six hours to kill each night. You don’t have be up studying until 2 a.m. for your gym test, but at least finish the little homework that your teacher gave you.

symptoms including laziness, a lack of studying, and an over excessive wearing of track pants. I would also add to that list a powerful hallucinogenic effect causing the human brain to phase in and out between the real world and another sleepier one consisting mostly of naps, Netflix originals (House of Cards season three started February 27!), and mindlessly poking at an iPad screen.

I’ve been caught several times in class with a look on my face that would fit right into an episode of Ed, Edd, and Eddy.

Senior Luke Koechner studies hard, while senior Ryan I decided that this was not a Williams lets senioritis get the best of him. Kellie battle I could win on my own, Wagner photo. so I embarked on a journey to very year, since we were search out some of the brightest Most teachers understand freshmen, we have heard minds of our generation to you don’t want to do extreme the rumor of a sickness discover how they stay engaged. amounts of work that was that is so contagious, spreads so My search led me to Matt entailed with your previous rapidly, and is so all consuming Bouska who got a 31 on his years, but they are still there to that a person is more likely to ACT. The results were not what teach you. Don’t be mad at them intercept a potentially game I was expecting. “I used to for assigning a worksheet that winning touchdown pass from come in early every day after takes 10 minutes of your time. the two-yard line in a Super lifting to study and work on Instead, be happy they haven’t Bowl TWICE, than to dodge my academics. Two months completely given up on you yet. this dastardly disease. That’s ago, I noticed a ringing noise There is no reason to quit in right folks, senioritis has in the back of my brain, and the last semester. It is just like finally reared its ugly head. I’m almost positive it’s the running a marathon, getting Now I’ve been sick plenty of song Hooked on a Feeling, Ever to the last mile, and saying, times with everything from since then, Bouska has stopped “Yeah, I think I ran far enough chickenpox to swine flu, but wearing shoes and hasn’t for the day.” Don’t concede for each and every ailment opened his backpack in months. to the fake “disease” (which there was some magic pill or It would appear that no one can’t actually be caught, just saving shot to help me bounce is safe from this disease. It may accepted) that is an excuse back fast. Unfortunately, it be too late for me but I will to be lazy. Be remembered doesn’t look like senioritis continue to search for the cure. for being a stud, not a dud. has any quick fixes. Until then, stay hidden and Urban dictionary stay safe. Senioritis is coming.

Luke Koechner describes senioritis as “a Sports Writer crippling disease that strikes Ryan Williams high school seniors” with Sports Writer

What’s wrong with the media

providers for their dependance on advertisers, the influence of higher powers, and the left leaning or right leaning reporting. These are such difficult powers to overcome.

Journalists are forgetting their purpose. We work to inform by reporting, to interpret the news, to provide services to readers, and to entertain (thank you sophomore year journalism notes). Reporting means we describe, in detail, an event or situation. “In detail” means we do not mix up the little things. We are accurate.

We do not skew what we are informing our readers or listeners about. We are fair and balanced, right Fox News?

Brian Williams let down all the viewers who looked up to him. We trusted that he would be truthful. He spent years working up his credibility, and he was very reputable.

Then it all tumbled down. He

A nyo n e who knows me knows how badly I want to be a journalist.

I’m ready to have my face plastered across the NBC advertisement, announcing my take over of the nightly news. Okay, not quite. However, I have one less competitor after Brian Williams was called out for lying to his viewers about riding in a military helicopter that was hit by a rocketpropelled grenade during the Iraq war. He was actually in the helicopter behind the one that was hit.

Mixing up crucial facts like this are unacceptable. This lie was not worth the story and the media needs to reevaluate itself.

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remains suspended by NBC as they unearth other “instances of exaggeration.”

These small instances can begin to construct a career of lies. In the 90s, Stephen Glass was a writer at The New Republic where he fabricated close to half of his articles, including fake quotes and sources. These blunders are such a drastic change from housewarming reporters like Walter Cronkite who announced the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963 or muckraking journalists like Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein who uncovered Watergate in 1972. These reporters cared about what was important to the viewer. They wanted to let the truth out, not fabricate it.

I would like to call all journalists to remember why they entered this field.We enjoy meeting new people, telling the stories of others, and informing.

I understand we have to make a

living and that’s not always the easiest in this career. But we need to stay true to ourselves, true to our subjects, and true to our audience. Let’s work to make journalism a worthwhile, prestigious position again.

For the viewers, readers, or listeners: remember to hold the media accountable.

Sensationalistic stories, superficial reporting, and unfair angles are unacceptable in journalism.

Scrutinize the facts. Don’t just believe that 140 character tweet. As for me, I’ll be ready to say good evening to you on your future nightly broadcast.

Katherine Bauer Editor-in-Chief

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Staying home for spring break this year? Check out these ways to turn a boring Staycation in Cedar Rapids into a personal, tropical paradise!

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2 Go to Palo beach! Who needs a five star resort when there is a man-made beach 20 minutes away?

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Make smoothies and don’t forget to add the little umbrellas.

Instead of running on the white, sandy beaches, go for a run on the sand covered streets of Cedar Rapids.

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5 Take a bath and put bath salts on the bottom of the tub so it feels like stepping on sand.

Turn the thermostat up at home and walk around in a tank top and shorts.

Re-watch Shark Week episodes from the safety of home while other students are swimming in the sharkinfested waters of Mexico.

Don’t forget to take lots of selfies and post them on Instagram every day! You’re bound to get more likes than someone on a tropical vacation after they see how much fun you’re having at home!

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• It is the main cause of skin cancer as well as eye cancer.

• Tanning beds increase the risk of eye damage, wrinkles, and changes in the skin’s texture.

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• Skin gets tan.

• Tanning can help the skin produce more Vitamin D.

Recently, Iowa proposed a bill that would ban tanning bed use to anyone under 18.

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Jazz Band Makes School History Cheerleading Tryouts

Throughout Xavier High School’s short history, countless sports teams and other organizations have had the opportunity to compete and succeed at the state championship level. Now, jazz band can add themselves to that outstanding tradition.

It was a big day for Xavier Jazz Band One. On Saturday, March 7, they performed at the NEIBA district jazz festival at Independence High School.

There, they placed third and, for the first time in Xavier history, qualified to be a part of Iowa Jazz Championships.

Jazz band director, Ms. Kelli Swehla has been the director of jazz bands for five years.

She has put in countless hours getting the band ready for this moment. Now, her varsity jazz band is considered one of the top fifteen bands in the entire state.

“We’re building our tradition now,” Swehla said. “We’re in the midst of that. In a decade, it’ll be an expectation to make Iowa Jazz Championships each year.”

After performing their set at 9:45 a.m. that morning, they had to wait until Sunday afternoon to hear the results. At this festival, the top two bands automatically

advanced. Since Xavier placed third, they qualified as a wild card group after they met two of the qualifications in order to qualify to go to championships.

“We’re going to make those four pieces as clean as possible,” Swehla said. “The bands are so good at championships that you just enjoy performing with each other. You just want to play well and have fun.”

Along with their third place finish, freshman Michael Muhlena earned an Honorable Mention for his alto saxophone solo in the song The Next Chapter composed

by Patty Darling. This is Muhlena’s first year in the jazz band program.

“I was honored and humbled to receive the honorable mention considering I’m a freshman,” Muhlena said. “It was neat and it felt really good.”

The Saints will compete at the Iowa Jazz Championships on March 31 at 9 a.m. When they’re not preparing for that, Jazz Band One is hard at work preparing for the Corridor Jazz Concert which will take place on April 7 at Coe College.

When: Tuesday, March 17, 6-9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18, 4-7 p.m.

Thursday, March 19, 6-9 p.m.

What to wear: Shorts T-Shirt Tennis shoes Hair back

What to practice: Flexibility Jumps Projecting your voice

NO PREVIOUS CHEERLEADING EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

Poms Tryouts When: Tuesday, March 10, 4-6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11, 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, March 12, 4-6 p.m.

What to wear: Shorts T-shirt Half-Ballet shoes Hair back

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What to practice: Turns Jumps Smiles

DON’T BE SHY. IT IS A FUN GROUP!

Spring Break books and movies In case you missed these oldies but goodies, spring break offers the perfect time to catch up on some favorites.

BOOKS TO READ Red Rising by Pierce Brown

“The Earth is dying. Darrow is a Red, a miner in the interior of Mars. His mission is to extract enough precious elements to one day tame the surface of the planet and allow humans to live on it. The Reds are humanity’s last hope. Or so it appears, until the day Darrow discovers it’s all a lie. Darrow, with the help of a mysterious group of rebels, disguises himself as a Gold and infiltrates their command school, intent on taking down his oppressors from the inside.”

Movies to watch The town

“Boston bank robber, Doug passed on his chance to walk the straight and narrow in favor of becoming a career bank robber. Not only is Doug’s crew one of the most ruthless in Boston, but they are also one of the best. As the feds turn up the heat on the gang, Doug finds himself falling for Claire, a woman the gang previously had taken hostage, and searching desperately for a means of cutting his ties to his criminal past.”

Silver linings playbook I am numbeR four by Pittacus Lore

“I Am Number Four is the thrilling launch of a series about an exceptional group of teens as they struggle to outrun their past, discover their future, and live a normal life on Earth.”

“Pat Solatano has lost everything -- his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months is a state institution on a plea bargain. When Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated.

Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he will do something very important for her in return.”

The Maze runner by James Dashner

Boyhood “Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Boyhood is a ground-breaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason, who literally grows up on screen before our eyes.”

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

My Cousin Vinny

“When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He is surrounded by strangers, boys whose memories are also gone. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze.

It’s the only way out, and no one’s ever made it through alive.”

“As Camille works to uncover the truth about violent crimes, she finds herself identifying with the young victims, a bit too strongly. Clues keep leading to dead ends, forcing Camille to unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past to get at the story. Dogged by her own demons, Camille will have to confront what happened to her years before if she wants to survive this homecoming.”

Information from RottenTomatoes.com and GoodReads.com. Bing, Maddy Bailey Photos.

“When sweet Northern college kid Bill and his buddy Stan are picked up and thrown into the slammer in a hick Southern town, at first, it looks like no big deal. Then they are informed that they are accused of murder. Penniless and without a single friend in the area, Bill decides to call his cousin, Vinny, who has recently become a lawyer.”

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Show Choir Ends Their Season Spring fever has arrived and many winter activities are wrapping up their seasons.

Show choir is no exception.

Both teams held their auditions in May of 2014. Ever since, they have been hard at work perfecting their shows, and it has paid off! Mr. Matt Walker directed Xhilaration while Mrs. Jaclyn Hussey directed Xuberance, the prep show choir. Both have had successful seasons, receiving high scores and winning honors at almost all of their competitions.

“Xuberance’s season has been awesome,” Mrs. Hussey said.

“They worked hard every week to continually improve their show. I will be sad to see the season end.”

The show choirs had their final competition, Kennedy’s “Raise the Roof,” on February 28. Xhilaration was the fourth runner-up after making finals that took place that evening. Xuberance was the first runner-up in the prep division, as well as receiving the award for best choreography.

Following “Raise the Roof,” they held their annual Xtravaganza competition for middle school show choirs. This is the biggest fund raiser the show choirs have all season. Members of both

Left: The show choir gets ready to dance their closer, Don’t You Worry Child.

Below Left: Some of the Xhilaration boys sing the boys’ song, Love Runs Out Below: Xhilaration poses to end their opening number, Vision of Love.

Bill Saul Photos.

show choirs were seen working the event everywhere from room hosts to judges’ assistants. To end a successful day of show choir, both show choirs gave a performance.

On March 12, both show choirs will perform their sets one last time at their annual Final Show.

This is one last opportunity for all to see the hard work they put into their season. It is a bittersweet night for all involved.

“They will never again get to recreate this show with the

Individual Speech Competes On February 28, the Xavier speech team took 31 students to compete at the individual speech competition at Vinton-Shellsberg High School. The events started at 8 a.m. with a variety of categories such as acting, improv, storytelling, poetry, reviewing, and prose. In order to prepare for their performance, the students rehearsed their routine multiple times each week with their coaches, each time getting more comfortable performing.

“I feel that putting in the effort in practice will pay off in the end,” freshman Grace Schulte, who qualified in musical theatre, said. “It is so cool to see all of my fellow speech members do well after putting in so much work!”

The practice time paid off!

Twenty-one students received a division I rating and eleven received a division II. Students who received a division I will advance to the state competition this weekend.

The coaches include; Mrs. Lisa Strief, Mr. Scott Davidson, and Mrs. Laura Travagiakis.

All three also were the coaches for the large group portion of the speech program.

“With individual events, it was their responsibility to set up practices,” Mrs. Strief said.

“When they did have practices with us, we picked on the little things because those are the things the judges look for.”

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Those who qualified will perform in the state speech contest on March 14 at Kennedy High School.

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same people,” Mrs. Hussey said. “It is a special night for not only our seniors, but for all students involved because they get to perform for a crowd full of loudly cheering loved ones.”

For senior Ben Curley, and many of the other seniors involved, this is their last show choir performance after four years of participating in the activity.

“It’s a little sad but it’s good to leave knowing the group is being

left in good hands with the juniors,” Curley said. “I hope that they will continue their hard work and build upon the talent they have.”

The show choirs will have their annual banquet on Monday, March 16, and auditions for the 2015-16 school year show choirs will take place later this spring.

Kayla Thompson A&E Co-Editor

Miracle Worker Cast Annie Sullivan ....................... Sylvia Clubb Helen Keller ....................... Grace Schulte Captain Keller.................. Noah Lauer Kate Keller .......................... Faith Satern Aunt Ev ....................... Anna Zittergruen James Keller .................... Jefferson Daubitz Anagnos .......................... Jacob Hansen Jimmie Sullivan ................. Jaden Henley Doctor.......................... Nate Lux Perkins Institute Blind Girls Annie Fettkether Rachel Mullin Cara Hassenstab Eryn Kirby Greta Gustafson

Asylum Women

Freshmen Grace Schulte and Caleb Burken perform Once Upon a Mattress in the Speech Showcase.

Kathleen Parrish Photo.

Erin Hassenstab Hannah Zwanziger Kayla Seymour Rylee Wegmenn Abby Schmitt Sarah Bouska Ellie Detweiler Becca Fields

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Xavier High School

Xavier rides eight game winning streak to state The Xavier boys’ basketball team punched their ticket to state for the fourth time in school history with a 80-64 win over Mount Vernon on March 2.

The Saints had not qualified for state in nine years, but returned to Des Moines to take on third ranked Pella at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday, March 10.

Xavier dominated Benton Community by 30 points and beat Solon by 31 points in the first two games of postseason play before battling against Mount Vernon with a trip to Des Moines on the line.

Mount Vernon came out playing spirited basketball in the first half versus a sluggish Xavier team. The Mustangs were able to build a six-point advantage by halftime, leading 30-24. Led by senior forward Calvin Winker’s 16-point second half performance, the Saints were able to nullify Mount Vernon’s lead. After being

tied 40-40, Xavier went on a quick 11-0 run to end the third period. The Saints continued their run into the fourth quarter making it 15 straight points for Winker and the Saints.

Xavier never looked back on their way to an 80-64 victory.

“Our transition game has started to click and we have been able to get some easy points as a result of that,” Luehrsmann said. “We have also developed

a better chemistry with our lineup and the guys have done a better job of sharing the ball.”

Four Xavier players scored in double figures. Winker and senior guard Adam McDermott led the way with 22 points each, while senior guard Michael Mims and junior guard Mitchell Burger scored 15 and 11 points respectively.

Senior guard Connor Ramlo played a smart game, controlling the flow of

Coach Ryan Leuhrsmann directs his team during the district finals against Mount Vernon at the US Cellular Center on March 2. Emiko Coffey Photo.

the game on the offensive end and added eight points himself, including six from the free throw line in the fourth quarter.

“I think we have a lot more chemistry since we have played together,” Ramlo said.

“We have learned from our mistakes early in the season and corrected them.”

Xavier made 25 out of 29 free throws in the game, while Mount Vernon only made 6 from the charity stripe.

According to the Des Moines Register, Pella (18-2) is ranked first in the state to end the regular season. In the same poll, Xavier is ranked seventh.

“We need to play our game and not let them control the tempo,” Ramlo said. “We need to play defense, run the court, and get the win.”

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Xavier girls honored with MVC awards The Xavier girls finished their state qualifying season on Tuesday, March 3 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Saints ended the season with a record of 17-7 after losing a quarterfinal game against number one seeded Harlan. The Saints kept the score close in the first quarter trailing 8-7. The first half score was 2114 with Harlan still leading. The final score of the game was 54-31.

The Saints had a strong season playing tough competition throughout the whole year. During the season, the girls had only lost to 5A schools besides the state tournament. The matchup against undefeated Harlan was a difficult one, considering the Cyclones had not lost since the 2012-2013 season when they lost to Xavier in the State Championship game.

Harlan went on to win the 2014 and 2015 State Championships in 4A. Seniors Lizzy Bailey and Morgan Breitbach, along with junior McKenna Andersen scored seven points apiece.

“Nothing could have been possible without the hard work of the team. We worked well together and that’s how we got to be successful,” Bailey said. “As

an individual, it was great being a leader and it wouldn’t have been possible without my teammates.”

The Saints were also led by other seniors including Madi Nelson, Erin Drahozal, and Claire Christianson. They all had a chance to play in their final high school game.

“Although our season ended sooner than we wanted, I thought we had a great season and I couldn’t be more proud of all of our accomplishments,” Nelson said. “It was amazing creating memories with my teammates.”

Madi Nelson prepares for a block out on a free throw in the last game of her high school career.

Nick Ireland Photo.

The Saints also racked up the awards this year. Andersen won the Metro Sports Report spotlight award on March 1. Metro awards also came out and Breitbach received First Team honors while Bailey received Second Team honors. Andersen and Amelia Ivester were awarded Honorable Mentions. In the MVC, Breitbach and Bailey received First Team All -MVC and All-Academic awards.

Andersen received Second Team, with Meghan Joens and Ivester being awarded with Honorable Mentions. Coach Lilly also won the Coach of the Year in the MVC. Breitbach had a great season averaging 10 points per game, shooting 50% from the field, and shooting over 40% from behind the arc. Breitbach also played stellar defensively grabbing 45 steals and 75 rebounds.

She also made plays that led to chances for teammates on the other side of the court with 63 assists on the season. The season was a great experience for the underclassman as they prepare to be the team leaders next year. Joens and Andersen had a huge impact this year for the Saints and hope to bring

Lizzy Bailey surveys the floor in the quarterfinal game against top ranked Harlan. Nick Ireland Photo. that into next year. Although Xavier lost key seniors, the future looks bright for the Saints.

Luke Koechner Sports Writer

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Karpick finds passion for archery When the Olympic Summer Games take place in Rio in 2016,junior Abbey Karpick will be 18 years old. To most, this fact may seem very irrelevant.

But with a rising status as a recurve bow shooter, her hopes are not shying away from the chance of one day reaching Olympic glory. Not many can say they belong in an elite Iowa company that includes track star Lolo Jones and gymnast Shawn Johnson.

After shooting for only about two and a half years, Karpick has already established herself as one of the top competitors in the state. On February 28, she was able to defend her indoor state title in her class and age division. She also won

Junior Abbey Karpick stares down her target during a training session. Photo Submitted.

top honors at the regional competition and is looking forward to competing at the national level this summer in Dekalb, Alabama. She placed 77th last year in her first national tournament and is confident that she can improve

upon her previous outing.

“My ultimate goal for myself is to make it to the Olympic Trials someday,” Karpick said. “Only three archers get chosen for each Olympics so it will be tough to make the U.S. team.”

As a member of the Watonian Archery Club in Toddville, Karpick has enjoyed participating in this unique sport. She also belongs to the Wapsi Warrior Junior Olympic Development Club and the National Field Archery Association. With little to no previous experience with a bow and arrow, it was a pleasant surprise when she found out how naturally the sport came to her.

“I have never really

considered myself the type of athlete who is good at things such as running and jumping,” Karpick said. “Archery comes so easily to me because it is a much more controlled sport, and it requires a lot of mental focus and strength in order to be successful.”

On March 7-8, Karpick traveled to Mankato, Minnesota to compete in a USAT qualifier. This was her first time competing in this indoor national tournament.

Daniel Richardson Sports Editor

Saints kick off season with new coach

Jasper, Bouchards eye state title

With the 2015 girls’ soccer season in sight, the Saints have high expectations with their new coach. Coach Beth Samek, a Xavier alumna and soccer player, is accepting the difficult role of trying to bring this highly successful program back to glory.

Coach Samek is not a newcomer to the sport.

She played only two of her four years at Xavier due to injury and played four years at Mount Mercy. She was also an assistant coach at Mount Mercy for two years.

“I really wanted to be the girls’ soccer coach because I love the school atmosphere, and I have had good experiences with Xavier sports,” Coach Samek said.

Coach Samek is a fan of fundamentals and expects the little things to be completed.

“The girls should do what is expected and everything beyond that is our goal,” Coach Samek said. “We need to play with intelligence and with teamwork.”

The girls’ soccer team has a total of 10 state championships and are hoping to come back strong from a tough loss in a

Many athletes across the state are beginning a period of rest and relaxation as their winter sports have come to an end, and the time to prepare one’s body for spring has begun. For the Xavier girls’ tennis team, however, an offseason full of hard work and endless practice has prepared the team to start the season off strong.

Last year, the team qualified for state and saw senior Allison Jasper place third in singles as a junior. That is impressive for any team and an achievement any player would be proud of, but the belief among the team is that they have not yet reached their full potential.

Actions speak louder than words, and these girls did not take the offseason for granted.

“In the offseason, I have taken private lessons, gone to clinics, and played in some tournaments to prepare for the season,” Jasper said. “We have five returning varsity players so we are really excited to see what the season has in store!”

Two of those returning players are the Bouchard twins, Claire and Jeanne, who are coming off a season where they emerged as

shoot out against North Scott in the state semi-finals last year.

“I have a high expectation for this coming year knowing what they have been capable of in the past,” Coach Samek said.

Three key seniors this year are Katie Ives, Lizzy Bailey, and Sydney Wright. The varsity team started workouts to get back into playing shape.

“Now that the season is getting closer, we are doing a lot more intense things like more cardio and getting our core and legs stronger to get ready for the season,”Ives said.

The team is excited to see what the new coach has in store for them this year.

“We are also excited to have a new coach this year and learn what her coaching style is all about,” Bailey said. “We plan to work hard and start a brand new string of state championships.”

The Saints kick off their season on April 6 when they participate in the Jamboree at Kingston Stadium.

Grant Gibney Sports Writer

Senior Allison Jasper waits to return a serve during a meet last season. Photo Submitted.

a powerful doubles team and were a big part of the team’s overall success.

Juniors Katie Neumeyer and Megan D’Mello also come back with valuable playing experience at the varsity level.

The team shares one goal this season and that is to win a state championship. The winter coats are being traded in for spring jackets, but for a few more months the girls will need to stay focused on the common mission. The season goes into full swing April 6 against Waterloo Columbus.

Ryan Williams Sports Writer

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Spring Break Winter Park, Colorado “I am excited to go snowboarding.”

-Cole Dummermuth ‘18

Cedar Rapids, Iowa “I plan on just hanging out with friends.”

-David Sander ‘15

Catalina Island, California “I am looking forward to relaxing the most.”

-Annie Osterhaus ‘15

Washington D.C. Phoenix, Arizona Honolulu, Hawaii “I am excited to learn how to surf and meet new people.”

“I am excited to lay by the pool and go to the Grand Canyon.”

“I am excited to be playing with the band at the World War II Memorial.”

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Dominican Republic “I am excited to go to Starfish Island.”

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