GLOBEAugust, Vol. 84 Issue 1

NEW FACES OF CLAYTONWydown Construction 6 Music Ambassadors 14 Bat Boy 16

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COVER STORY09-11Meet the “new” staff (or old staff in new positions): Sharmon Wilkinson, Milena Garganigo (pictured right), Dan Gutchewsky and more.

FEATURES12-13Clayton High School Alum, Cor-rine Yap meets the secretary of education. Yap was chosen by President Obama’s committee to be a U.S. Presidential Scholar.

FEATURES14-15Seven CHS music students went on a trip with band teacher Jen-nifer Shenberger to represent Missouri Ambassadors of Music.

Q&A22Jack Bernard talks about his summer travels to Nicaragua on a mission trip.

PANORAMA06-08An inside look at the new Wydown. The building boasts a new lighting system and color-blocked hallways.

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letter from the editor

MEREDITH MCMAHON Co-Editor in Chief

As the last heat waves of August die down and CHS begins a new year, we cannot help but to acknowledge a feeling of newness through-out the building. Not only do the faces of new administrators, teachers and students fill our hallways, but also new courses, sports and ex-tracurricular activities promise to stretch our minds and the limits of our capabilities. For freshmen, the physical surrounding is differ-ent in and of itself, while for upperclassmen the surrounding may seem different simply due to the uncanny absence of the class of 2012.

Although the beginning of the new year can mean something different to each person, there is a universal feeling of anxiety that everyone has in facing the unknown. Indeed, looking into the future, we can find ourselves briefly daunt-

ed, paralyzed by multiple “what if ’s?”, and, es-pecially for seniors, “what now’s?”.

This seemingly unsettling future, however, is not as intimidating as one would think. For, despite all of the changes that we face in this coming year, there are countless continuities that can be reassuring during this time of tran-sition. In the midst of schedule changes, college talk and stressful new classes, it is easy to over-look the special something that one can find in the classrooms of CHS that really makes it tick. Indeed, in coming back to school, I was struck by the realization that returning to the passion and enthusiasm filled classrooms of CHS felt like home, and I was amazed by the fact that we can call this excellence and vigor for learn-ing a continuity that not only defines Clayton,

but will never leave it. Despite changing faces, buildings, courses and extracurriculars, CHS will always be a home to animated students with incredibly different, fresh perspectives. With that in mind, I hope we can all look for-ward to this coming school year not with a false sense of trepidation, but rather, excitement for the opportunities yet to come.

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ALL THINGS NEW

EDITOR’S LETTER

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PANORAMA

Aug. 9, 2012

“Open House” atWydownMiddle The walls came crashing down at

Wydown Middle School this sum-

mer as construction proceeded with

“Phase Two”; leveling the building.

So far, workers are right on schedule

and the new building was ready for

students on the first day. Teachers

will have to wait for parking, how-

ever, as the new underground lot and

field will be completed next year.

Photos by William Wysession

Turn page for the new building

The new light-

ing systems at

Wydown will be

able to detect the

level of light in

each room, allowing them to dim

overhead lights as well as open and

close shades. More windows and

skylights will allow for natural light

to brighten up classrooms.

Wydown Goes Green

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This new hallway is primarily lit with natural light. The blocks of color on the walls add individual-

ity to what would otherwise be a typical hallway.

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2) A new and improved science lab will give teachers the resources to expand the curriculum and will

allow students to have a more complete science class experience.

This computer lab will give students easy access to state-of-the-art computers. Silmilar to the other

rooms in the school, it is well-lit with natural light.

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NEW

FACESof CLAYTON

by Meredith McMahon and Katherine RenPhoto by Willie Wysession

SHARMON WILKINSON

Superintendent

MILENAGARGANIGO

Assistant Superintendent

DAN GUTCHEWSKYInterim Principal

of CHS

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE BOOK?

WHO’S YOUR ROLE MODEL?

DO YOU HAVE ANY INTERSTING HOBBIES?

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR-WARD TO MOST THIS YEAR?

“These days I have been reading a lot about education, particu-

larly educational leadership. Then for lighter reading, I have

read a couple of books by James Patterson.”

“My mother. My mother epitomized graciousness. She

had a strong sense of char-acter in how she acted, and a

strong spirit. She was genuine, caring and had a high level of

integrity.”

“I don’t really have a hobby. But I love walking on the

beach and collecting shells. Every time I am on the beach I pick up shells. In fact, I have shells from every beach I’ve

been to.”

“I’m looking forward to crys-tallizing our work with our Mission Vision Core Values

goals. I’m also looking forward to going to all the different activities at the schools and

meeting new students.”

“The Tent, The Bucket and Me by Emma Kennedy. It

is a very funny story about a woman as she was grow-ing up in a rather dysfunc-

tional family.”

“My parents. They are incred-ibly hardworking people with very clear, strong beliefs and

morals. They are also some of the best teachers I have ever

known. They taught me to have a strong work ethic, to be pas-sionate about what I chose to

do.”

“I love to cook, quilt and cro-chet. I also spend any free time I have with my three sons (7, 5,

4-years-old).”

“I am really looking forward to working with and learn-

ing from all the students and teachers throughout the dis-trict pK - 12 to have a deeper understanding of Clayton as a

whole system.”

“I’m looking forward to being in a capacity where I can effect

change and lead the school because I love this place and I

love the community and working with this faculty – it’s fantas-

tic. I’m just looking forward to doing the work and moving us

forward.”

“The Great Gatsby. Every time I read it, I always

seem to discover some-thing new.”

“My dad. He is a very ‘salt of the earth’ kind of guy. He has a

strong sense of ethics and moral-ity and I really try to embody

that. He was a very good father to my sister and I growing up

and I hope I am as good a father to my son as he was to me.”

“Fly fishing! I find it very ca-thartic because there is a lot of skill and timing involved so you really have to focus and pay at-tention to what you’re doing.”

Photos Courtesy of Karen McBride

OLD, BUT IN NEW PLACES

“I’m looking forward to just building relationships with students, that’s why I like teaching, that’s what’s fun about

it. But also, this is a pretty amazing place and I’ve only been here for a couple of days. The staff, the faculty and

the people to be surrounded with are really talented and incredible teachers, really masters of the art, so I’m looking

forward to working with them too.”

AARON LOIDABIOLOGY INTERN

NANCY SAGUTOLITERARY COACH “Learning more about Clayton

High School and getting to know the students and staff. During

new teacher orientation, one of the student participants in a panel discussion about Clayton mentioned that CHS had a very

welcoming atmosphere. I am delighted to be coming to such an

inviting place.”

CHRISTAL SACCKETTISSD AIDE

“I’m looking forward to being a part of Clayton High School and all of the great events that come with it. Also, I believe there is a

book study and I look forward to that as well.”

ROB NICHOLSDIRECTOR OF BANDS

“Getting to know the community (stu-dents, parents, faculty). And, of course, enjoying great musical experiences with the students.”

A crowd of fresh-faced soon to be college freshmen gather. They discuss which Ivy league school they will attendwith peers

whom have aspirations of becoming doctors, pro-fessors and rocket scientists. This group comprises the future of America. This is a meeting of U.S. Presidential Scholars.

Every year, one male and one female student from each state are selected for this prestigious award. Corrine Yap, a former CHS student, was chosen by President Obama’s committee for the honor.

Yap was one of two Clayton High School stu-dents to be named a semifinalist for the award. Princeton freshman Shuyang Li was also named a semifinalist, though he was not selected as a finalist for the award.

“It was a long process, because all the candi-

dates had to apply, a lot like a college application,” Yap said.

For her teacher recommendation and most influential teacher, Yap selected AP Language and Composition teacher Amy Hamilton, who taught her senior year.

Hamilton feels that Yap was very “dynamic,” which helped her get the award. Yap was president of Speech and Debate, a member of the math club, directed the student-run musical, was a part of Tri-M and belonged to National Honors Society in

LOCAL INFLUENCE,NATIONAL RECOGNITIONby Peter Baugh

addition to many other clubs during her time at CHS.

“What Corrine does, never feels like a burden, it always feels very playful. I think that is pretty extraordinary,” Hamilton said.

Yap left a legacy on the Speech and Debate program, and helped many people transition into new positions. One of those people is senior Emily Longman, who moved to Clayton prior to her ju-nior year and joined the Speech and Debate team.

“I was one of only a few juniors whose first year it was for Speech and Debate, and she helped us figure out where we were,” Longman said.

In mid-June, Yap and Hamilton traveled to Washington D.C. On the eve of their arrival, Yap received her award.

“We went to the National Building Museum for our medallion ceremony where the Secretary of Education presented us with our medallions,” Yap said.

President Obama could not be at the ceremony because he was in Mexico for the G-20 summit. However, he left the scholars a personalized video.

For Hamilton, Yap being awarded the medal-lion was the most memorable part of the trip.

“I felt really proud to be sitting in the audience and see her be recognized and walk across that stage, and to know that she is being given credit for all the wonderful things she has done,” Ham-ilton said.

There was also a teachers’ recognition dinner, where Yap and Hamilton dined among other es-teemed students and teachers.

“That was really meaningful to me. I got to sit with Corrine, and to know that she allowed me to come with her . . . was flattering,” Hamilton said.

For Yap, the most memorable part of the trip was meeting the fellow Presidential Scholars, and, surprisingly, feeling as if she didn’t have to com-pete with them.

“You don’t compare yourself to each other. We all got the same scores on the ACT, we all got the same scores on the SAT. We are all up there,” Yap said. “Suddenly the pressure to be someone more than what you are was lifted.”

Though honored by the award, Yap does not feel becoming a Presidential Scholar is a goal stu-dents at CHS should have.

“Do what you want to do, do what you are pas-sionate about, and it shouldn’t matter,” she said.

Hamilton agrees, and feels students should take as much joy as Yap does in their extra-curric-ular activities. She is also very excited for what the future holds for Yap.

“I think she is dynamite,” Hamilton said. “I still feel really lucky because I got the chance to have her as a student, and now hopefully continue a relationship with her as friends as she moves off to college.”

FEATURES

Yap poses with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (left, photo from Department of Education). Corrine

Yap with teacher Amy Hamilton (top). Close-up of the medal awarded to Yap (bottom).

Above photos courtesy of Corrine Yap.

Corrine Yap graduated in 2012 from Clayton High School. She will attend Sarah Lawrence

in the fall and plans to study math and theater.

+ The United States Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by Executive Order of the President.

+ Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels visited the White House as a 1967 Presidential Scholar from Indiana.

+ In 1998, the Distinguished Teacher award was renamed the Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Award to serve as a means for rewarding good teachers for knowledge, skill and performance.

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For 15 days of summer vacation, they visited seven European countries. They climbed the Eiffel Tower, saw the Mona Lisa, marveled at the wonders of the Alps, ate some of the world’s best chocolate and took a gondola ride through the canals of Venice. To the people of Europe, they just looked like tour-ists visiting the famous sites of Europe. In real-ity, however, they were Missouri Ambassadors of Music there to spread the universal language and use it to connect people from all over. This summer, seven CHS music students went on the trip with band teacher Jennifer Shenberger to represent Missouri Ambassadors of Music along with 150 other student musicians from Missouri. This organization takes qualified student musicians to give them an unforgettable musical experience.

“Music directors from across the state nominate their stu-dents for this honor,” Shenberger said. “Here at Clayton, Ms. Shelley and I required a written application process. The ap-plications are screened and the potential candidates are then nominated. Once you are nominated, acceptance is guaran-teed.”

Missouri Ambassadors of Music share in the cultures and traditions of countries across Europe through the common language of music. CHS alumnus Taylor Kloha was a member of the concert band this summer, and she saw it as an experi-ence to try new things.

“It provides young people with the opportunity to expand their thresholds and gain a more global outlook,” she said. “I joined the Ambassadors group in order to connect with other young musicians from across the state as well as to experience the history and culture of Europe, which I had learned so much about in Mr. Harned’s AP European History class, firsthand.”

The cities they visited were London, England; Paris, France; Vaduz, Liechtenstein; Crans-Montana, Switzerland; Seefeld, Austria; Venice, Italy and Rotenberg, Germany.

“It was fun being in London and being a part of the prepa-ration for the Olympics,” Shenberger said. “While we were there, the Olympic rings were hoisted up underneath the Tow-er Bridge and it was really cool to be able to see that. If I had to pick one aspect that I didn’t like, it is the 5-hour bus ride

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...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... to Venice.” Kloha enjoyed the different cultures she was able to

experience on this trip.“I loved how this trip was so expansive; we were able to

get the flavor of Europe as a whole while visiting so many different places,” she said. “This was also a disadvantage, however—we could only spend a limited amount of time in each country!”

Along with the wonderful sightseeing, Kloha also en-joyed the musical aspect of the trip.

“This trip has taught me a lot about the importance of being flexible as a musician,” she said. “Every venue for our concert was different, and required the band to respond in a different way, be it adjusting dynamics or watching the director rather than relying on listen-ing. Some concerts, such as London, were performed in cloudy, windy weather; others, such as in Rotenberg, were in blazing heat. All the while, it was vital for the band to remain on their toes and a cohesive unit.”

Shenberger also thought that it was a great way for the students to mature as musicians.

“They definitely leave this experience with a whole new appreciation of what’s out there in the world and how much music can build a bond no matter how many languages are spoken in the venue,” she said. “It also makes me proud to be a part of this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for them. I actually see students change in so many positive ways as a result of the time spent on this particular trip.”

The schedule was always packed, but all in all, both Shenberger and Kloha thought it was a worthwhile ex-perience.

“As the director of the Ambassadors put it, we re-hearse, eat, rehearse, eat, sleep and then get up and do it all over again,” Shenberger said. “You come home exhausted, but overwhelmed and happy with all of the things you have seen.”

Kloha also felt that it opened her mind to countries, and saw the commonalities she shared with these diverse people.

“We made friends with many new people; the world

became a real, dimensional place and not just a rather ab-stract concept,” Kloha said. “Because of this trip, I have gained a deeper understanding of the different ways of life that exist across Europe.”

The next Europe trip will be the summer of 2014, and both Kloha and Shenberger hopes that students will be interested in this trip.

“We will begin sending information out this coming spring, so start saving your pennies because you won’t want to miss it!” Shenberger said.

Above: CHS students smile at the camera in front of the Matterhorn.Below (left to right): Adam Schultz on a ski lift, Clayton Harris taking an Alp Horn lesson, Concert Band setting up in Rothenburg, Germany. Photos from Taylor Kloha.

NOT A NORMAL SUMMER JOBWhile some people work as lifeguards or at restau-rants over the summer, Greg Ginos has a base-ball fan’s dream job: a bat boy for a Major League team.

by Peter Baugh

Every other home game, Greg Ginos walks into the St. Louis Cardinal clubhouse. He greets familiar faces, smiles and jokes around with fel-low workers. Then he begins his routine at a job that many young boys and girls can only dream of having: working as a bat boy of a Major League Baseball team.

Ginos, a CHS senior, applied for the job of St. Louis Cardinal bat boy, and made the list of fi-nalists for the position. However, initially he was not selected. When another bat boy quit, the Car-dinals chose Ginos to replace him.

The first two games Ginos worked, he trained with the other bat boy, who showed him how things were done. The clubhouse was daunting for him the first few days.

“The first time I was in the clubhouse it was really intimidating, because you are around some

2.75 7 .5 42 18 486Largest legal diameter

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SPORTS

Ginos is responsible for carrying bats to the dugout (left, bottom). He has to make sure the on deck circle is ready for when the team bats (top). Photos by Peter Baugh. Ginos also plays baseball for Clayton (middle). Photo courtesy of Greg Ginos.

of the biggest stars in baseball. You just don’t want to mess up or make a mistake,” Ginos said.

However, after the first few games, Ginos realized that the clubhouse had a “loose atmo-sphere.”

As the Cardinals’ bat boy, Ginos has many responsibilities, including memorizing every player’s number. He does this to keep players materials straight, since most players supplies are marked with only their number.

Each game he arrives four hours early. Be-fore the Cardinals take the field, Ginos puts water jugs in both the bullpen and the dugout, along with s u n f l o w e r seeds, bubble gum and sweat towels. When the ball players take batting practice, Gi-nos stays in the dugout, making sure all the play-ers have what they need, and that people tour-ing don’t play with equip-ment.

D u r i n g the game, Gi-nos supplies the home plate umpire with balls. He picks up broken bats and makes sure every player has an extra bat handy.

After the last out, Ginos is charged with cleaning the dugout and bullpen. He rinses out coolers, hangs laundry and even cleans the coaches shoes. For a 7:15 game, Ginos is usu-ally at the stadium until 12:45.

However hectic the job gets, Ginos is hav-ing the time of his life. “Being a bat boy for the Cardinals outweighs all the stress that comes with it,” he said.

Matthew Cendroski, the Cardinals’ Third Base field usher, said that Ginos always tries

his hardest to make sure he does his job well.“He always displays a positive attitude and

puts forth his best effort, even when the weath-er is unsatisfactory and the team is struggling,” Cendroski said. “Most importantly, Greg loves his job and the game.”

Ginos also plays baseball, and is an outfield-er for the varsity team at Clayton. By watching Major Leaguers play, Ginos says he has been inspired by their high level of performance and motivated to play at a higher level than ever before. Though he has had the opportunity, Gi-nos does not ask players or coaches for advice, because he feels they already have enough on

their minds preparing for the game.

One story Ginos will always re-member is an embarrassing one.

As he was racing into the dugout, he tripped in front of man-ager Mike Matheny and All Star third baseman Da-vid Freese.

F r e e s e and Matheny j o k i n g l y made fun of him about

the fall.During his time as bat boy, his favorite

memory was when the Cardinals scored 12 runs in one inning against the rival Cubs. Over-all though, Ginos simply cherishes the time he gets to spend around some of baseball’s biggest stars.

Ginos said he talks to Yadier Molina the most out of all the players and loves being able to converse with them as “real people.”

“I get paid to hang out with the Cardinals and love the game,” Ginos said. “How many people have can say they have had a job like this?”

“He always displays a positive attitude and puts forth his best effort, even when the weather is unsatisfactory and the team

is struggling.”

Matthew CendroskiThird Base field usher

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bats broken per game (2011)

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ATHLETE PROFILE

JACK LAYDEN:REACHING FOR THE FINISH

Jack Layden is a winner.“No matter how far down he is, he never

stops thinking he can win,” said Katelyn Long, assistant coach of the CHS boys’ swim team. Long also coached Layden, a senior, as a child at the Missouri Athletic Club.

Long feels he is a leader, as does his team-mate, sophomore Sam Rubin.

“He helps out the new people, like he helped me my freshman year,” Rubin said.

While he helps others, Layden also tries to help himself, which he does by constantly set-ting goals. He has one main ambition for this coming season.

“I have to make state this season, this is my last year,” Layden said. “That’s my biggest goal: just to make state.”

Layden hopes to make the state competition in the 100 meter breaststroke. Though he has state ambitions, he does not think he will swim in college, but may play water polo. For college, he is looking at schools such as DePaul Univer-sity in Chicago and Eckerd College in Florida.

Even though he is unsure of his swimming future, Layden is hopeful for Clayton swim-ming down the line.

“I think this year, next year, and in the fu-ture Clayton will be really competitive in St. Louis,” Layden said.

He also looks up to many swimmers and coaches. At the national level, Layden admires many swimmers, including Missy Franklin, who won four gold medals in London at age 17. He also praises swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan

Lochte.Locally, Layden feels that the late Wally

Lundt, former swimming and water polo coach, who passed away in December of last year, is his swimming role model.

“He helped me tremendously. The guy was a great man,” Layden said. “He taught me you can be a good guy, you can be really selfless and do everything in your life for others. I think that reflected in my swimming, because we bonded as a team.”

Lundt stressed having a team atmosphere, which is also important to Layden, who Rubin says is a “team player.”

Layden says that if swimmers work as a team, it is easier to work hard.

“If we feel like a team, I don’t want to let the team down, and I push myself to go faster so we can get a relay through,” Layden said.

Along with hard work, Long also feels that Layden’s positive attitude toward the sport strongly impacts his swimming, making him a key swimmer for Clayton’s team.

“He is a great kid, he is always in a good mood and he has a lot of energy,” Long said. “I think he is a fundamental part of the team.”

by PETER BAUGH

PHOTOGRAPHY: DANA SCHWARTZ

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Out of darkness rises a figure prepared to take down the evil of Gotham.  And as many fans now hope, the evil of the world as well.  Premiering under a cloud of darkness, “The Dark Knight Rises,” is perhaps the right film for a tragic time.

The highly anticipated sequel debuted, on July 20, to one of the greatest tragedies on American soil - the Aurora shootings. Movie theaters, as a previously safe space, became just another target in a long line of previously sacred places to be tarnished by devastation.

But as viewers watch Christian Bale, once again playing the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman, hopefully they recall that out of great sorrow heroes can rise and ultimately the villain will pay for his or her crimes.

In the “Dark Knight Rises” Wayne has been in hiding for eight years.  A result of an agreement between the Dark Knight and Police Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) involved Batman taking the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) which concluded “The Dark Knight” and the disappearance of the hero within him.

Through the eyes of Commissioner Gordon and Batman, the sacrifice of the Dark Knight was made for the better.    While this lie reduced criminal activity in Gotham City for quite some time thanks to the anti-crime Dent Act, its effects were bound to wear off, as Gotham seems never safe for long.

HEALTH

Smooth, creamy frozen yogurt flavors ranging from chocolate to cantaloupe and toppings like no other? Check.  Not only is it delicious, but Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt has a unique approach when it comes to the new beloved dessert: it’s plant-based and made from soy.

Set in the streets of University City, this joint was bound to be packed as soon as the word of its opening, which took place on June 2, 2012.

While birthday cake and chocolate peanut butter are excellent go-to flavors at Tutti Fruitti, it is nearly impossible to sacrifice the other attractive options.

Without a doubt, anything that you find appealing in the wide selection of fruit at Tutti Frutti (hence the name Tutti Frutti) will be an outstanding companion for your yogurt.  But if you’re not the type that enjoys a medley of kiwi, pineapple, mandarin oranges and such, resorting to the many chocolatey items -- oreos, choc-olate-covered raisins, and brownie bits included -- always ends well.

So back to the soy.  I know what you’re thinking. Really? Soy? Yes, soy, and it rocks.  Not only is it delicious, soy is a complete protein, which is healthy for our muscles, bones, hair, nails and skin.  So you can feel good while you in-dulge - what’s not to love?

Also, Tutti-Frutti’s fro-yo is natural, no artificial sweeteners added and the shop uses organic soybeans grown in the United States.

And if the people of Tutti Frutti have not proved their good

hearts yet, to support the belief that having a healthy world requires the natural balance of the environment to be nurtured opposed to manipu-lated, Tutti Frutti strictly uses non-genetically-modified soybeans in the frozen yogurt served in store.

So for once, it is possible to enjoy something tasty while simulta-neously giving your body what it needs to be healthy.  Now go on, take your taste buds for a ride.

 

A HERO RISES

The arrival of a sly cat burglar Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway), who at first disguises herself as a maid in the Bruce Wayne’s mansion, as well as the terror-ist  Bane (Tom Hardy) with a mask and cruel plans to ruin Gotham, leave Wayne with no choice but to emerge from his years spent in solitude, away from fighting crime.

Christopher Nolan has high hopes that anyone who has the opportunity to experience “The Dark Knight Rises” in IMAX theaters will do so.  Almost half of the picture was shot with large-for-mat IMAX film cameras, which offer a tremendous amount of clarity and depth.

And as the audience wishes that the Dark Knight rise, and a dangerous Bane falls, the faith of Gotham again rests on the shoulders of Bruce Wayne.  It is hopeful by viewers that the streets of Gotham and theaters of the United States will become safe once again.

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a circle and chanted ‘U.S.A.’ in a display of to-

getherness.

When we watch compelling moments like

these, politics are the last things on our minds.

We do not think of the distinctions between

‘conservatives’ or ‘liberals’ – we just think of

ourselves as Americans. We have pride for our

country.

However, when we watch the Olympics, that

unity is often lost during commercial breaks

spewing ads from various political candidates.

These ads remind people of grudges they feel

against the candidates and parties, and can

sometimes lead to vulgar language directed at

the television set.

Ads such as these should be banned during

the Olympics. Unfortunately, this is little more

than wishful thinking. As the Presidential elec-

tions approach, we must accept that nasty polit-

ical advertisements will be run. Political candi-

dates should remember that there is a time and

a place for everything, and during the Olympics

certainly is not the time.

Politics split the nation, causing argumentst

and sometimes ruin relationships between

friends and family members. The Olympics

should be a time to high five the person nearest

you at a restaurant. It should be a time to hug a

family member, even if he or she sees Obama’s

Health Care Plan in a different way than you.

These political advertisements are taking

away from the pride we have in our country by

reminding us that there is a fundamental divide

among some of us.

HALF TIME

veralls. The quirky yet

functional jean-jump-

suit is a ‘90’s icon. So

it’s no surprise that

when I think of the

glorious decade in

which my peers and I were born, I immediately

picture Topanga (the girl-next-door heartthrob

of the show Boy Meets World, for those of you

who lived under a rock) strutting into Cory’s

kitchen in overalls like nobody’s business. A

sensation.

The overalls have yet to see the light of day

since the start of the 21st century, probably due

to the fact that they are not even a little bit flat-

tering. And sadly, it seems the ‘90’s goes down

in history as “that-decade-of-soft-rock-and-

jean-jumpsuits.” Much like the overalls them-

selves, not the most flattering of titles.

But as this year’s class of 2013 heads full-

throttle into its senior year, I can’t help but

feel an inkling of nostalgia for the dud-decade

in which we were born. Before we know it, the

halls of Clayton High will be filled with the ba-

bies of this century, who no doubt have been in-

stilled with a sense of pride in their birth years

as nothing short of a golden age.

The underclassmen at CHS now, the last

‘90’s babies, will endure the invasion of the

golden children. I only hope that we can take

pride in the ‘90’s as being something more sub-

stantial than Topanga’s overalls. Whatever the

‘90’s represents for you, whether you’re a his-

tory junkie who appreciates the significance of

the Hubble telescope launching or a Backstreet

Boys groupie, share it with the world. Take back

the decade. Dress up ‘90’s-style for a costume

party. We are ‘90’s babies, hear us roar.

“Political candidates should remember that there is a time and a place for everything, and during the Olym-

pics certainly is not the time.”

90O

-EUDORA OLSEN

- PETER BAUGH

COMMENTARY

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In a tale of personal growth, junior Jack Bernard went on a mission trip to Nicaragua over the summer and left an imprint on the impoverished community that he worked with. Bernard worked to deviate children from gang life by exposing them to athletic activities. It was another case of a CHS student making a difference at an international level. The Globe’s Sri Panth got the chance to talk to Ber-nard about his experience.

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What inspired you to do this trip?

The first time I went to Nicaragua, I was 12. Back then, I just wanted to see what a third-world country was like. However, after working with the kids there, I developed a bond with the community and have always gone back.

What part of Nicaragua did you visit and what struck you about the community?

I visited a little village called Nepaja, which is located in the capital city of Managua. While Managua is modern and bustling with people, Nejapa is a very primitive and remote. There is a lot of poverty, trash and debris. It is disheart-ening to see the environment these kids have to live in.

Can you explain the types of ac-tivities you exposed the kids to?

As a younger missionary, I played a big-brother type of role to many of these kids. I played sports with them, worked out with them, and encouraged them to put their energy towards studying rather than hanging out in the streets. The group also focused on building schools.

Do you think your efforts reached the children?

Definitely! We have built multiple schools in Nejapa and a lot of these schools are incorpo-rating a program where the students can play school-supervised sports if they come to class every day. Every time I come back to Nejapa, I see less kids on the streets and more in schools. Our efforts are definitely impacting their lives for the better and the decreasing number of gangs is a testament to that.

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What was the most memorable moment of the trip, the moment that defined the mission?

At the end of the trip, the kids give us a cultural performance. Despite their lack of re-sources, they still manage to give us a show. It is a pure display of appreciation for us and the performance always makes me smile. That’s when you realize what kind of impact you’ve had on these kids. You just do not want to leave.

Did the experience influence and change you? If so, how?

Yes, especially this year. When I was younger, I was more focused on mingling with the kids. This year, I really set out to help out the kids and observe the community. It really changed my perspective. Despite their struggles, the Ni-caraguans were still very happy and optimistic. Witnessing their strong faith really made me think about my own.

Though you’re no longer at Nica-ragua, are you still doing things from St. Louis to continue helping the kids?

For sure! I am asking my friends and neigh-bors to give me used sports equipment that I can donate to the Nepaja schools. This would greatly help their sports programs. I am also working with my local church to accomplish this goal.

If you would like to donate, call Bernard at 314-283-9930or email him at

jack.bernard29@gmail.com.