January Tiger Tribune

Tiger BitesReader’s Theater

Student actors re-cently held their annual Reader’s Theater Fund raiser. Visit the Tribune on-line at http://www.nhstribune.com to !nd out more about the event.

Scholarships

AXA Achievement Community Schol-arshipLearn more and ap-ply online at http://www.axa-achieve-ment.comDeadline: Feb. 1

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

To be eligible, stu-dents must have a 2.75 GPA or higher planning to en-roll in-state. http://www.kfcscholars.org/Deadline: February 9, 2012

Upcoming Events

Feb. 3-4: Monty Py-thonFeb. 8: African American Student ProgramFeb. 8: Pancake BreakfastFeb. 15: String Or-chestra ContestFeb. 16: State Or-chestra ContestFeb. 22: Spring Play MatineeFeb. 23: Parent-Teacher Conferenc-es after schoolFeb. 23-24: Spring Play evening per-formanceFeb. 24: No school for Parent Teacher Conferences

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www.nhstribune.com • Vol. 65 Issue 5 • January 2012

Second Chance Animal ShelterPage 8

Photo EssayPage 4-5

INDEXOpinion 4-5

Student Life 6

Health 7

Feature 8-9

Sports 10-11

Entertainment 12Technology 13Feature 14

Photo Essay 16

CulturePages 8-9

Student Gymnast Page 10

NetworkingPages 8-9

Tanner SatterthwaitePage Editor

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We wanted the dance to be classy, tasteful and fun this year.

Marshall ParkerPage Editor

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Elisabeth Slay Reporter

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Photo by Katelynn WalkerStudents were welcomed into the newest addition of the school by assistant principal Ron Wilson shortly after its opening. The new building will host art classes, lockers and a conference room.

Photos by Blessing Ikpa.Construction on the building began in the summer of 2010. About a year and a half later, it was opened to students and teachers.

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Editor-in-chiefAshleigh McIntosh

Online Editor-in-chiefDalyn Boyd

Managing EditorJenna Wetzel

Online Managing EditorPatrick Schrank

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Photo EditorKatelynn Walker

Online Photo EditorBlessing Ikpa

Page EditorsTy Boyd

Megan CorblyMarshall Parker

Sports EditorConner Koepp

Online Sports EditorCourtney Ingram

Copy EditorLauren Schrank

ReportersDavid Edwards

Sean HigbyTi!any MelsekIsaac ReynoldsElisabeth Slay

Sta! ArtistCassie Boggio

Katie Goodnight

Tech AdviserKenneth McCann

Business ManagerErica Fowble

AdviserJoye Oakley

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DonorsFlorence McCannPatrick McCann

Brennan McIntoshBruce and Helen Parker

Bane PoolawNicole Walls

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“A perfect poem is impossible. Once it had been written, the world would end.” -Robert Graves

Ashleigh McIntoshEditor-in-Chief

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Patrick SchrankOnline Managing Editor

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Kenneth McCannTechnology Editor

Jenna WetzelManaging Editor

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Tanner SatterthwaitePage Editor

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Photo Illustration by Katelynn WalkerDaunted by a sudden transition to the high school environment, freshmen can often feel excluded.

Attitudes toward separate freshmen facility should improve

Photo Illustration by Katelynn WalkerAfter break, students stress about !nals over curriculum not seen for an extended period.

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“I heard that chivalry was dead, but I think it’s just got a bad !ue.” -Meg Ryan

Lauren SchrankCopy Editor

Elisabeth SlayReporter

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Photo by Tanner SatterthwaiteA yellow ribbon hangs on the tree of an army family. Yellow ribbons show support for troops and wish well for the troops safe return.

Photo by Tanner SatterthwaiteFor movie theaters nationwide, 2012 was a rough year. With rising ticket prices and lack of big name sellers, ticket sales were at an unusual low. lschrank@nhstribune.com

Tanner SatterthwaitePage Editor

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Courtney IngramOnline Sports Editor

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This year’s student’s top resolutions. ‘Other’ ranged from kissing a polar bear to skydiving. Students are focusing on becoming better in both body and mind. Keeping a positive at-titude will help improve both one’s self and the community.

Most students were unable to keep their resolution from last year but are looking to the future with the hope of keeping their resolution this year. Some even forget what resolution they promised themselves.

Tiffany MelsekReporter

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Taking AP courses keeps me from getting ‘senioritis’ because I’m constantly having to work to keep my grade...

Previous resolutions kept and lost Ambitions popular for 2012

Jenna WetzelManaging Editor

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Erica FowbleBusiness Manager

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Bright colors, patters , ru!es and sweaters dominate runways this season

Di"erent hairstyles help women stay warm and look cute during winter

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Marshall ParkerPage Editor

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Jenna Wetzel

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, what does this photo say to you? The Tiger’s Eye is a unique look at NHS and the Norman community. Photo by Tanner Satterhwaite

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Elisabeth SlayReporter

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Photo by Megan CorblyFor a great gift idea, buy an un!nished wooden picture frame, recover some old magazines, and glue. First cut out small 2x2 inch strips of magazines, then roll the strips to form a tight cylinder shape. Glue the cylinder to the picture frame to cover the frame. Add small statue or additional items to personalize.

Photo by Megan CorblyTo create a simple wall decoration, simply save paper towel/toilet paper rolls, pinch the rolls to make a pointed oval, and glue each one together starting in the middle with a !ve point star. Keep adding rolls until desired size is reached. Optional steps include painting each roll a di"erent color to provide a lively, colorful addition to any empty wall space.

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Lauren SchrankCopy Editor

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Socializing #madesimple

Megan CorblyPage Editor

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Photo by Megan CorblyTo create a simple wall decoration, simply save paper towel/toilet paper rolls, pinch the rolls to make a pointed oval, and glue each one together starting in the middle with a !ve point star. Keep adding rolls until desired size is reached. Optional steps include painting each roll a di"erent color to provide a lively, colorful addition to any empty wall space.

Online networking interests varieties of students

Sports BitesAthletes of the

Month

Boy: Colin Pasque

Girl: Shelby Brown

Upcoming Events

Feb 3: Basketball vs. MooreFeb 7: Basketball vs. Midwest CityFeb 7: Wrestling vs. Bishop McGuinness/Edmond Santa FeFeb 10: Basketball vs. Edmond MemorialFeb 10: Wrestling Dual StateFeb 17: Swimming State MeetFeb 17: Wrestling Regional TournamentFeb 24-25: Wrestling State Tournament

Gatorade Cross Country Athlete

of the Year

Senior Tanner Sat-terthwaite was ap-pointed Oklahoma Gatorade Cross Country Athlete of the Year on Jan. 23. He earned himself and Norman High a banner in the North gym.

Special Olympics Key Club

Norman High Key Club volunteered at the special Olympics that were held on Jan. 14 at the The University of Oklahoma’s recreational center the Houston Hu!man.

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Tiffany MelsekReporter

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Conner KoeppSports Editor

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Photo by Katelynn Walker.Junior guard Danial Harper penetrates against the West-moore Jaguar defense as the Tigers won the game Jan 13 at NHS Gym 65-52, the Lady Tigers also beat Westmoore that night 47-31.

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Athletes con!dent in chances after perseverance, hard work, determination put in throughout season

Courtney IngramOnline Sports Editor

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Elisabeth SlayReporter

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Photos by Tanner SatterthwaiteAbove: Unidenti!ed swimmer backstrokes her way to victory. The Norman High Swim teams practice in and out of the water throughout their o"season. Below: Junior Shelby Brown dives in during a relay at a Norman High School swim meet. Brown in captain of the girls swim team.

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‘The Devil Inside’: thriller unexpected failureCourtney Ingram

Online Sports Editor

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Ty BoydPage Editor

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Megan CorblyPage Editor

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Winter movies highlight different media genres

‘Joyful Noise’:hilarious comedy with inspirational message

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Patrick SchrankOnline Managing Editor

Kenneth McCannTechnology Editor

Marshall ParkerPage Editor

Photo by: Katelynn WalkerThe Kinect allows the players to enjoy moving around freely while playing in a virtual world.

Photo by: Katelynn WalkerThe Xbox Kinect makes working out fun and enjoyable for anyone, even the intense gamer.

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The International Consumer Electronic Show promises strives in televesion, tablets, thermostats, phones and computers

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