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KHKRABBA HIGHLIGHTS #1 THE CHANGE ISSUE

IN SCHOOL 3 SPORTS 10

MISC. 12

Dr. Grove Speaks on What Change Means To HerPage 5

KH Celebrates Black History MonthPage 13

The KH Staff Dishes Out Some Advice for the New YearPage 8

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CONTENTSIN SCHOOL

MISC.

SPORTS

04 TIMELINE04 CONGRATS CORNER05 1 MINUTE WITH...05 DR. GROVE: ON CHANGE06 SCRAPBOOK: 2013 PEP RALLY08 KH’S GUIDE FOR TACKLING A NEW YEAR

11 SPORTS SCHEDULE11 SPORTS SCORES11 RECOGNITION

13 THOSE WHO PAVED THE WAY16 BOOK REVIEW16 HISTORY PROFILE17 LIFE GUIDE17 MUSIC REVIEW18 STYLE GUIDE19 STUDENT VOICES21 CRABBER ART


WELCOME

SPONSORLatrice GonzalezEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Amirio FreemanCO-EDITORSammi Godwin IN SCHOOL EDITORSivantha JarrellSPORTS EDITORReginald BraxtonMISC. EDITORKianna Hall

STAFF WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERSAna DiazAnthony BarberAustin AcklandBrianna ThompsonDavid BaskinDiondre BarnwellGwen WaltonJasmine TurnerKeioshia BlackmonKendale Robinson

Marissa CathcartNyerah Figeroux Reginald BrownRickey RogersTanea TurnerTiara Brown

STUDENT CONTRIBUTORSAaron Washington

EDITOR’S LETTER

STAFF

Over the course of time, Krabba Highlights has definitely gone through its own series of changes: its format has changed from a print publication to a website to, now, an electronic magazine; it has been re-envisioned by numerous staff members and editors; and it has endured several states of activity. To honor KH’s evolution and to celebrate the debut of the publication’s official new format, the Krabba Highlights staff has decided to dedicate this premiere issue of the rejuvenated Krabba

Highlights to the theme of “Change”. Nearly all the articles in this issue deal with the ideas of transformation, evolution, and newness: within the “In School” section, be sure to check out Krabba Highlights’ new-year advice and an interview with Dr. Grove on her thoughts on change; in the “Sports” sector of the magazine, read up on the happenings in Crabber athletics; and in the “Misc.” portion of this issue, learn about the changes African Americans have made in American society and find out

ways to change and spice up your wardrobe or personal playlist. So enjoy this issue and be sure to venture out and make a change in your life this year!

Amirio Freeman KH Editor-in-Chief

The theme for the March issue of KH will be “Women”. If you have an art or literary work related to the theme, submit it to Room 238 to Ms. Gonzalez, the KH sponsor, or email it to [email protected].

The Krabba Highlights staff can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 896-8361.


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IN SCHOOL

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Feb. 2 Groundhog Day

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Feb. 5 Report cards go home

Feb. 11 Academic Seminar

Feb. 12 Lincoln’s birthday

Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day

Feb. 5 Sophomore Class Meeting

Feb. 18 President’s Day/No school

Feb. 27 Progress reports released

TIMELINE

Feb. 4 Freshman Class Meeting

Feb. 1 Senior Class Meeting

CONGRATS CORNER

MYLES GOLDEN placed first with an original photograph, entitled “I Dreamed a Dream”, at the 2013 Hampton Roads Student Gallery on February 2, 2013. Golden received $500 and his piece will be on display at the Hermitage Museum until February 24.

Hampton High’s WRESTLING TEAM won, for the second year in a row, the Peninsula District Wrestling Championship at Phoebus High School on February 2, 2013.

LIBBY TOWELL has been named a National Merit Scholarship finalist.

Hampton High’s BOYS INDOOR TRACK & FIELD team earned a title at the Peninsula District Indoor Track and Field Championships on February 6, 2013.

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When did you decide to become a teacher and why did you choose this field?I decided to be a teacher in college. My sister was mistreated in school because she learned a different way than others students. I wanted to give students with disabilities a voice. I also wanted to show my students [that] no matter what they can [still] learn and succeed.

Which activities would you be interested in coaching or advising at Hampton High?In my previous school, I coached girls soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball. I am willing to coach anything--I love sports and being active.

What do you like most about teaching as a career?I love to see my students’ faces light up when they get a good grade or understand a concept.

Dr. Grove: On ChangeInterviewKeioshia Blackmon & Sivantha Jarrell

Krabba Highlights: What is your personal definition of change?

Dr. Grove: My definition of change is very much on the positive side: changing for good as well as improvement. I embrace change at work. If we don’t seek to embrace change then there is no room to improve.

Krabba Highlights: What are your plans for creating change in Hampton High during the rest of this new year?

Dr. Grove: I have plans for student-led conferences and student-interest inventories. Also, [I hope to change] students’ speech and [their] perception of themselves, therefore helping to add towards [the] students’ sense of pride and efforts on school goals. I will also [enforce] bullying prevention.

Krabba Highlights: What activities and/or actions are necessary from the faculty to continuously improve efforts at Hampton High?

Dr. Grove: I would love to see teachers challenge [their] students to learn and to not take any excuses from them. Teachers as a whole do make a difference. I would also like to see [teachers] collaborate with their colleagues to be able to [try new] techniques and to give [each other] constructive criticism. Lastly, I would like to see [the staff] embrace change and to be a part of the solution and not the problem.


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2013 Pep RallyScrapbookKrabba Highlights Staff


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KH’s GUIDE FOR TACKLING A NEW YEAR With a new year underway, you may be having trouble with planning out your next move or realizing your list of resolutions. To help you out, a few Krabba Highlights staff members have compiled a few words of wisdom to encourage you and help you navigate the rest of 2013. So delve into this guide and follow the below tidbits of advice to make this year a successful one.



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As the second semester has always seemed to just fly by for me, I would

advise anyone to buckle down and get serious. May, with all its testing, may seem far away, but it is coming quickly and won’t be taking a single break along the way. Think about it: January is over, February is short, and March and April only account for two months. I urge everyone to

get serious and not see the beginning of the second semester as the end of

the year.

Ana Diaz

One important piece of advice is to just simply bring your grades up. It

will not only make you happy, but it will probably get you exempt from exams at the end of the year. You

could have nearly a whole week off at the end of year just by bringing up your grades. Also, you should join a club, activity, or sport at

school. There are multiple benefits!

David Baskin

To strive for a successful year, you must listen more than you talk and you must take pride in your work.

These are some major things to consider.

Keioshia Blackmon

Let karma do all of your dirty work.

Sammi GodwinTo make this year more successful for you, just stay true to yourself

and stay of trouble (especially if you are a Senior since graduation is

almost here)!

Reggie Braxton

To have a good school year you have to start having a positive

attitude to cancel out negative vibes.

Tanea Turner

To have a good year, people usually say that it is imperative to better themselves. It’s also important to

stand out instead of trying to fit in, show a new side yourself, and start

exposing yourself to new people and ideas.

Nyerah Figeroux

Be sure to remain focused and organized, and change your mindset to be determined to make progress.

Gwen Walton

To make this year successful, just stay on task. Strive to achieve in all

that you do and make each day count. Also, look for different

opportunities that you are interested in and don’t be scared to show off

your talent.

Myra Cary


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HHS Wrestling Team Places First at DistrictsRecognitionMarissa Cathcart

On February 2, 2013, the Hampton High wrestling team dominated its competition by taking first place at Districts at Phoebus High school. Crabbers Shateik Winn, Najee Volk, Avery Gilchrist, James West, and Darius Gillis came in first; Timothy Parker came in second; and Rognee Gardin and Jarrel Joseph came in third. It was a joyous moment for Coach McRae and his team. They proved that hard work, motivation, and determination really pay off.

Coach Ron McRae, HHS Wrestling Team Coach


MISC.KRABBA HIGHLIGHTS #1 THE CHANGE ISSUE



THOSE WHO PAVED THE WAY From Martin Luther King Jr. to President Barack Obama, there have been several Black figures who have carved their own place into history and who are now celebrated during Black History Month. To coincide with this celebration and this month’s theme of “Change”, the Krabba Highlights staff has compiled a few biographical profiles to honor the change that certain Black individuals have made.



SHERLEY ANNE WILLIAMS

Sherley Anne Williams was an African-American poet whose work mainly focuses on her life in the African-American community. She was born on August 25, 1949, in Bakersfield, California. At age 16, her parents both died. She worked hard to achieve a bachelor’s degree in English, and later her master’s. In 2012, she published a thematic study of Neo-Black literature.

Sammi Godwin

ERNEST EVANS

One person that should be more recognized is Ernest Evans, or Chubby Checker. He was truly the creator of rock and roll. Also, Evans popularized the twist dance style. His song, “The Twist”, turned the dance style into a phenomenon and the song reached the top of the musical charts in 1958.

Dave Baskin

MAYA ANGELOU

Maya Angelou is an African-American autobiographer and poet and is one of the most influential and inspirational individuals of our time: she was a civil rights activist, she has written several works with powerful messages, and she became the first recipient of the Voice of Peace Award.

Myra Cary

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

Booker Taliaferro Washington, known to the world as just Booker T. Washington, was born April 5, 1856, as a slave in Virginia and he died November 14, 1915. Washington was an African-American educator, writer, and advisor to Republican presidents. Working from a young age to educate himself, Washington went on to become the first African American to build a predominantly Black school.

Nyerah Figeroux

FREDERICK DOUGLASS

Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer. When he escaped from slavery, he became a leader of the Abolitionist Movement. Following the end of the Civil War, Douglass was appointed to numerous political positions. He eventually died from a massive heart attack in 1895.

Tanea Turner

MADAM C.J. WALKER

Sarah Breedlove was born December 23, 1867, in Delta, Louisiana. Known by most people as Madam C.J. Walker, she was the inventor and seller of products designed to help Black women keep their hair healthy. Through her entrepreneurship, she became the first African American to become a millionaire. When not working with hair, she worked to make lynching illegal. Walker passed away on May 25, 1919, due to complications with hypertension.

Brianna Thompson



RUBY BRIDGES

Ruby Bridges, still alive today, was one of the first students to integrate public schools. She was born in 1954 in Mississippi. The year she was born, the United States made its landmark decision to integrate the public-school system. Six years later, after moving to New Orleans, Bridges, along with other Black students, took a test to see who would be chosen to help with America’s integration of schools. She and five other students passed. After some of the students decided to attend their old schools and while others were assigned to integrate different institutions, Bridges was the only Black child chosen to integrate William Frantz Elementary School. On her first day she was escorted by marshals to class and massive crowds protested her entering William Frantz. Consequently, many parents removed their children from the school and Bridges endured a year by herself with her Bostonian teacher, Mrs. Henry. As Bridges’ first year progressed, the protests dwindled and students began to return. Ruby was triumphant and was able to finish the rest of her schooling in integrated public schools. To this day she still works to diminish racism.

Ana Diaz

BARACK OBAMA

A person who has made change in society is Barack Obama. He is the first Black president of the United States. He has just recently been reelected for four more years in office. His list of accomplishments include being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, establishing universal healthcare, signing the Affordable Care Act in 2010, passing a stimulus package to boost America’s economy, and having the elimination of Osama Bin Laden occur under his presidency.

Gwen Walton

MICHELLE OBAMA

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 17, 1964. Her father, Fraser Robinson III, and mother, Marian Shields Robinson, are also from Chicago and they worked hard to make sure that they could provide for Obama and her brother. Before becoming the current First Lady, Obama went down a long path. She was the Assistant Commissioner of Planing and Development in the office of the Mayor of Chicago. She was working in this position at the time of her marriage. Since then, she has been a great supporter of her husband and has become an inspirational role model for all women.

Marissa Cathcart



The Glass Castle, Jeanette WallsBook ReviewBy Ana Diaz

In Jeanette Walls’ memoir, The Glass Castle, she recounts her life in an eloquent and riveting manner. From the very first sentence to the last period, her life is sure to inspire anyone to realize that even when you're having a bad day, there's no need to allow it to affect your entire life. Walls grew up impoverished with an alcoholic father and a mother who might as well have been nonexistent. Her father was a smart and creative man when sober, but when under

the influence, he was extremely volatile and the reason for much of the turmoil Walls’ family went through. He had many ideas for getting rich quick, but never put them to use. The money he earned came from jobs he eventually lost due to gambling and his issues with authority. Walls’ mother was a woman that anybody would be ashamed to know or to have been born from. She insisted that someday her career as an artist would kick off and they'd all be rich; in the mean time, she refused to put her teaching degree to use

unless it was absolutely necessary for her to work. Jeanette recounts her adventures and what it was like to grow up in the conditions she was surrounded by. Despite being given so little and having so much taken from her in her lifetime, the story of her life is sure to leave you craving more. She's an amazing narrator, to say the least, and this one book will put you in the mood for any literature written by her. This book is highly recommended and I promise you won't want to put it down once you pick it up.

What is Black History Month?History ProfileBy Keioshia Blackmon

Black History Month began back in 1926 in the United States after historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History proposed that the second week of February be “Negro History Week”. This week was chosen because it marked the birthday of both Abraham Lincoln and

Frederick Douglass. Woodson established the week in hopes that it would spark the eventual inclusion of Black history into general American history. In 1976, the federal government expanded the original week to a month after the idea was proposed by the Black United Students at Kent State University.



Getting Out of Your Post-Holidays SlumpLife GuideMarissa Cathcart

The holidays have now whirled by. You have enjoyed yourself with family, friends, traditional songs, and, of course, sugar-filled drinks and fattening foods. You may now be thinking that you should have stopped eating at the fifth gingerbread man, but have no worries or fears! Here are some great tips to find your way back into living a healthy lifestyle. (Tips courtesy of jointhereboot.com)

1. It’s a New DayBe motivated to make smart and healthy eating choices and to stick with eating a specific number of calories. Practicing this will make being healthy again easier.2. Drink More WaterWater fills you up quickly, has no calories, and keeps you hydrated (which prevents cravings for holiday sweets).

3. Get Some ExerciseGo outside for a jog or walk, ask a friend to hit up the gym, or even just do a few jumping jacks during commercial breaks for your favorite TV show.4. Eat BreakfastBreakfast isn’t called the most important meal of the day for no reason. It gets your metabolism going and is identified as crucial for maintaining weight loss.5. “Out of Sight, Out

of Mind”It all begins in the brain: seeing food can lead to a stronger desire to eat it, even if you aren’t hungry. Shed any holiday weight by getting rid of the leftovers that are not healthy for you. Send some food to friends or neighbors, donate to a local shelter, or simply just throw any unhealthy leftovers away.

Regina SpektorMusic SpotlightBy Ana Diaz

Though not likely well-known among many crowds, the indie-rock singer Regina Spektor is someone worth taking the time to listen to. A native Russian, Spektor came to the United States at a young age with a deep interest in music. Since then, she has developed a voice capable of sending chills up anybody’s spine and has learned to play the piano like no one else. With her unique vocal range and musical ability, one cannot help but to be interested in her music. A song by Spektor that some people may be familiar with is “Fidelity”, but a personal favorite is “Laughing With”. Several of her songs seem to be straightforward in their meanings, however, they still send a resounding

message. For example, in her song “Laughing With”, Spektor sings about God. She says everybody’s always laughing at God until He does something beyond anyone’s control. Afterwards, nobody laughs at Him anymore and no one laughs with Him either. In the end, it is always God who gets the last laugh. A few of her songs, however, seem to have no deeper meaning unless you truly analyze them (something most of us rarely do when simply trying to escape the world for a few moments). Essentially, Spektor’s genre is not one many people listen to and most have likely never heard of her. Yet, her music is worth taking a moment to explore.



Hampton High Fashion Trends

Style GuideReggie Brown

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Winter GearStyle GuideBrianna Thompson

Winter is the time of the year where people believe that you have to wear bulky coats, turtlenecks, or other ugly attire. However, here are some tips to help you stay warm without going fashionably wrong.

1. Try a Pea CoatTry Investing in a pea coat. They’re stylish and incredibly warm. Oversized or knee-length pea coats are especially trendy.

2. Multicolored SweatersThick, multicolored sweaters are perfect for the wintertime. Adding a quirky edge to your wardrobe, they can go perfectly with a pair of boots.

3. CardigansCardigan are hot right now! Try going for a patterned cardigan or one with a single color.



The Gun Control DebateStudent VoicesAna Diaz

As the nation is still dealing with the shock, the months following the massacre of nearly thirty elementary-aged students at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut have been more crucial than ever for those searching for the steam needed to push for meaningful gun legislation. The reactions following the shooting have been considered broad-based as opposed to previous mass killings, which has caused proponents of stricter gun-control policies to become cautiously optimistic at the possibility that something concrete and lasting will be enacted. After exactly one week of silence, the National Rifle Association (NRA) commented on the shooting saying that the organization is potentially willing to reconsider its position. NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, who delivered the NRA’s response, stated, “The NRA is prepared to offer meaningful contributions to make sure this never happens again”. However,

details explaining this further were not offered. This is not the first time that a killing on American soil has produced promises to curb firearms, only for the efforts to falter later with fading memories. Throughout the country, guns are being allowed in places where they were once not allowed--bars, college campuses, houses of worship--and gun-rights activists are looking to expand. Advocates of gun rights focus mainly on the right to carry concealed weapons. Guns laws vary, but in most states people do not need a license to keep firearms at home; about 40% of American households report having a gun. The main argument is whether permit holders should be able to carry guns to protect themselves. A national movement toward more expansive gun laws began in earnest in 1987 when Florida instituted a “shall issue” permit process. Today 39 states have established a “shall issue” permit process or do not require a permit at all. The process requires

law-enforcement officials to grant permits as long as applicants satisfy certain basic legal requirements. They also have the authority to deny permits to certain applicants--convicted felons or people who have been involuntarily committed to a mental institution, for example--unless their gun rights have been restored. Another permit process, known as the “may issue”, has been instituted by 10 states. This gives law-enforcement agencies the discretion to conduct more in-depth investigations and exercise their judgment. Opponents argue that this method is rife with potential for abuse. The questions that have risen to the center of the entire debate have been whether allowing more people to carry guns effectively deters crimes and whether that outweighs the risks posed by the minority that commits crimes. Most people argue that we can’t just take guns from everybody that owns them. The problem is that if someone really



wanted to kill another individual they would do it. At this point, it’s being worked on so that it would only be more difficult for people who should not be allowed access to these weapons to have them. Something else to consider: why in the world would an average American citizen need a military-grade gun? It doesn’t make much sense and really seems to be only asking for trouble. Several people can also come up with statistics that put other everyday objects in the spotlight, such as knives and baseball bats, that people say are also capable of harming others. This idea is usually followed by sarcastic remarks asking Mr. President if he’ll be taking these away, too. This is being done by the people who think they’re humorous and think they understand the world. In all actuality, they have no understanding of the situation. Who is it going to hurt if we take away guns from a few people, really? Maybe the 15 killed just over a decade ago won’t be in much pain. It really won’t hurt the 33 who were killed at Virginia Tech in 2007, right? It won’t be hurting not a single one of the 12 killed in Aurora, Colorado just this past summer. What about the nearly 30 children killed days before Christmas? Surely they won’t be harmed by it.

School LunchStudent Voices

Aaron Washington

I’m in third block at third lunch. It’s 12:40 and I am hungry. I’m thinking about what I’m going to buy for lunch. By the way, what is on today’s menu? That’s what most student think about day in and day out. We hear about weird animals parts being turned into processed meat, about the hormones being put into cows, and about the living conditions of the animals we eat. What does this mean for our health? Are we harming our bodies by consuming school lunch? Would it be better to just bring lunch from home? After talking to students in this school, lunch is evidently a must-have thing, especially in the middle of the day. Though, does this mean students like the food provided by the school. Talking to a group of sophomores, the students said that school lunch is “awful”. The students gave this judgment because of the uncertainty of what is in the food and the uncertainty of what is on the menu every day. Regardless of low ratings, students still buy school lunch.

Why? Simple: they are hungry and need food. When considering the pros and cons of school lunch, opinions are unreliable when compared to the facts. For one, schools are now providing meals with the necessary food groups: grains, meats, and vegetables. Yet, trash cans are still filled with rolls, milk, and vegetables at the end of the lunch periods. So the issue doesn’t seem to be about the quality of the food, but whether students make the conscious decision of eating it. This decision is going to affect students mentally and physically in the following areas: focus, iodine and iron levels, and others. Students tend to stick with the choices that they make, so how do we make students eat the food that they are given? One option is to serve locally produced products. So the question that is logical to ask next is does one find better quality with local food. Of the many pros that comes with buying local products is that eating locally produced



There is a Fighting Chance

Crabber ArtAna Diaz

Bleeding heels and aching bodiesYet here we march.Words of others lashing outYet here we march.They burn our houses and homesBut we still fight.They murder our mothers and children But we still fight.The light at the end of the tunnel nearing with every stepSo we continue on.The road is shorter than ever beforeSo we continue on.With one final movementOur freedom is in our grasp.As we take our very last painful stepOur freedom is finally in our grasp.

ChangeCrabber Art

Jasmine Turner

There comes a time when we all must change,even to persuade others we are no longer in pain, throughout all the hardships and in times of need, never did we turn back or show any greed.We always stood together and never divided,even when we fell we were still united ,we fought for our county and defended it at our best,but never were we as equal as the rest,we were treated badly for fighting for our rights,all the tears of pain and the sleepless nights, so there comes a time when we all must change,we as a people are no longer in pain.

foods could have a positive affect on the economic situation of a community and of the individuals responsible for cultivating the products. Yet, can we get our students to eat the local food provided for them? I spoke with Cherrelle Cotton, a student at Hampton High, who said that if given more options food-wise, she would most likely eat more than what she currently does. I don’t wish to discredit the schools who are already providing healthy, local, and appetizing meals during lunch. However, several other schools need to catch up.


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