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T he season has ended, but the victory lives
on. After a long hard-working season, the varsity Viking football team defeated York and won the Region II AAAA state title on Dec. 6.
This was not just a win for the team, but a win for the community as well. This victory has united the team and its community together better than ever before. Superintendent Russell Booker feels the same way.
“This is about the community. To see the North,
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January 30, 2015
News Briefs
Breaking thirteen year dry spellVikings win Championship
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Jakayla BookerBusiness Manager
Sarah WadeCedarius Rookard
Junior Best All AroundMcKenzie Allen
Chappell Bauknight Tanisse Bobo
Teaunna BoozerJason Cox
David DunlaveyAshley FieldsMegan Green
Senior Best All Around Jillian Hoffman
Anne Taylor HoughMackenzie Johnson
Myers McKinneyCait O’Shields
Desmoria PaydenBrenna Ryan
Christian Smith
Best Looking Emily AndersonLandon Kunak
Most Athletic
Friendliest Morgan SmithGrant Page
Most DependableAmber JacksonTimothy Davis
Caroline BerryEliza BishopMills Brice
A.B. BullingtonTaijah ChapmanAddison DameJoseph Delaney Tavien FeasterSamuel Fowler
Cameron GaubertJayah Gist
Elisa GonzalezKionna Jeter
Michael MurphyCharlotte Neidenbach
Taylor RiceJack West
Most Intellectual Audrey Ellis
Palmer Smith
Most Talented Perrin HinesSam Mathis
Sophomore Best All AroundMahde AlchabSpencer AshbyLundy Camp
Allee CampbellBryson ColemanJonathan Cope
Catherine ChapmanSydney DixonMax Lefebvre
Nate LewisBailey LindlerLuke Martin
Hudson McKinneyDeona Mims
Miriam RenfrowToneia Stokes
Mary Kendall WardWilliam Yex
Most School Spirit Haley PatrickHenry Fields
WittiestNadia GordonJames Dennis
Freshman Best All Around
2014-2015 Superlatives
Saylor AllisonZane AustillSophia BarryMary Boyd
Carlisle BriceEleanor CecilClavis ChisemLayton DavisCarey Evans
De’Andre JonesHannah JordanBre’osha Means
Thomas NeidenbachThompson Rudolph
Patricia RyanChrisjen Sherman
Destiny ShippyJames Stevens
South, and East sides come together is just a big thing,” Booker said.
The Vikings have not won a state championship for the past 13 years. Not only are the players excited, but so are the coaches. Coach Kevin Coleman is really excited about the win.
“This is huge. Thirteen years away from it is really big,” Coleman said
The final score of the game was 49 to 28. The team was led by a number of players. Hezekiah Byrd had 15 total tackles. Behind him was Louis Rogers with five tackles. Cedarius Rookard and Tavien Feaster helped by making touchdowns and overturns.
Coach Miller is very confident in the team next year, as well.
“We have a great group of guys leaving as well as coming back. Maybe we can get back to the championships again.”
The team traveled to the state house in Columbia on Jan. 22 where they were awarded with their medals.
Quarterback Austin Scott prepares to throw the football to one of his teamates in the Championship game.
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The members of the varsity football team pose for a group picture after winning the State Championship. Players, coaches, and cheerleaders alike huddle together to celebrate the victory against York.
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sThe members of Literary Club vote on the theme for “First Circle” the literary magazine. This year’s theme is “Skipping Records.” The submission deadline for literary works for the magazine is Friday, Feb. 13.s
sSeniors Audrey Ellis and Brenna Ryan were named National Merit Scholar semifinalists. This honor is based on scores on the PSAT. Ellis and Ryan were in the top one-half of one percent in the nation.s
sSHS has 108 AP Scholars for 2014, a new school record. At SHS 75% of all AP exams taken by students had a score of three or higher. This is higher than the state average which is 56% and the national average which is 57%. For many colleges if a high enough score for these exams is reached then these schools will accept those courses for college credit. s
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Vikings travel to San Francisco
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A ll roads led to San Francisco for the student council trip to California that took place Jan.
14-18. The trip was open to anyone. For four nights and four days the trip was
packed with cultural experiences and sights of the city.
Sophomore Cooper Young had an amazing time on the trip and she will cherish the memories she made.
“The trip was an unbelievable ex-perience with memories that I will never forget,” Young said.
During the second day in San Fran-cisco, the group visited the historic prison Alcatraz. The prison has held some of the most notorious criminals in the country including, Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly. The conditions in the prison were unbear-able to some. There had been multiple escape attempts in the past, but none were successful. Inmates spent their time creatively by painting, crocheting, or playing board and card games.
Alcatraz is located about a mile and a half away from the city on an island surrounded by shark infested waters. Senior Elijah Goldman had visited the
Multiple renovations make student life more convenient Construction spreads throughout school
Since fall of 2014 construction has been going on in multiple areas of the school. An improved senior lounge, a permanent area for the Viking
Café, and renovations in the atrium are all on the way in the near future.
The new Café will be located in the senior lounge and will be selling coffee and pastries to students and faculty in the mornings. Not only will there be the food and drinks but the Café will have dock stations to charge MacBooks and multiple TV’s for the customers to watch. This brings a new area to study and spend time in while enjoying the calm coffee bar atmosphere.
Junior Jackson Ellett thinks moving the Café into a central location is a great idea,
“I’m excited about the new café being moved into the senior lounge because it will be a great place to charge our macs before school and buy food and drinks
Nate LewisStaff Reporter
The senior lounge is undergoing renovation and is projected to finish by Spring Break. A dock station
and café are being added to the lounge.
to start our day off right,” Ellett said.The senior lounge is being steadily renovated and
is planned to be completed by Spring Break. These renovations will provide seniors and future seniors with a new and comfortable place to eat lunch and study. With an improved senior lounge more people
can come in and use it for doing school work and talking to their friends.
Senior Cordasha Monroe could not be happier to know the school is fixing up the senior lounge.
“I think it is a good thing that we are renovating. The lounge will be a really cool environment to hang out in. I’m excited to see the new renovations when they’re complete. It feels pretty good to have a senior privilege with the new and improved lounge,” Monroe said.
A new school store will also be located in the atrium at the front of the school. At this store students and teachers alike can come and buy merchandise. Clothing and sports tickets will all be available at the new store and this will make things convenient for buying school gear.
Putting carpet in the atrium extending from the entrance doors, all the way to the B-Wing ramp, is also part of the renovation plan.
The group that went on the San Francisco trip pose in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, and well known landmark of the city.
prison for the first time during the trip to San Francisco.
“I’ve never been to Alcatraz before, and it was fascinating to visit a place that held some of the country’s most notorious criminals,” Goldman said.
The Golden Gate Bridge is known all over the world for being a major site for San Francisco. The third day of the trip was a visit to the historic 700 feet tall bridge.
Sophomore Anna Grace Ellett faced her fear of heights while walk-ing across the bridge.
“Walking across the Golden Gate
Bridge was an amazing, yet terrifying experience. There was no net on the railings, so I had a clear view of the ocean and skyline, which was breath-taking. If I could do it again I would in a heartbeat,” Ellett said.
Many who went on the trip said that one of the favorite activities dur-ing the week was going to the San Francisco Zoo.
Other days were filled with shop-ping and eating in the city. Pier 39 was a popular spot throughout the week providing diverse food options and shopping to accommodate every taste.
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Participants of the San Francisco trip walk down a staircase painted like a piano at Pier 39.
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Proud to support the Spartanburg Vikings
Smith wins Poetry Out LoudJack West
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Poems come to lifeNCG Cinemas opens up on Eastside
Amy MurphyStaff Reporter
New movie theater
N CG Cinemas has brought entertainment back to the east side of Spartanburg
that was lost when Carmike Cinemas closed. The new cinema offers many new features that Carmike lacked. The ticket prices are more reasonable, the seats are more comfortable, and there are more concessions that are also more affordable.
Not only does it offer more entertainment, but it is a great job opportunity. Sophomore Emily Roberts works with NCG and has found it to be a great opportunity. “The work there is very good. I work with some great people and they’re more than generous with hours and treat their employees with respect. We get rewards for doing our job better than expected, and overall NCG Cinemas is a great place to work,” Roberts said.
The ticket prices are nearly half the cost of competing cinemas, and
students get a discount as well. NCG Cinemas has brought cheap entertainment, and has made going to the movies more reasonable.
Aristotelis Nayfa, an assistant manager at NCG, says the customer flow is continuing to increase. “The customer loyalty of the theater is increasing, so they will most likely come back in the future. As of right not, NCG has a promising future,” Nayfa said.
Many students are enjoying the services provided by NCG. Sophomore Kennedy Delaney has gone to the theater already, and plans on visiting it again in the near future.
“This theater is much better than the one before. Their lower food prices, more reasonable ticket prices, and more comfortable environment makes going to see a movie a much more reasonable option when hanging out with friends,” Delaney said
W hile most cannot recite a tongue twister, three girls recited poems in this
year’s Poetry Out Loud competition. The annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest was held on Dec. 5, 2014, in the library. The contestants included senior Elizabeth Freeman, sophomore India Foster, and junior Nora Grace Smith, who all recited poems in order to be considered to go to the State, and possibly the National Competition.
The main rule for the competition is simple– recite. The competition is for 9-12th graders and is headed by Dr. Edwin Epps, who is the competition coordinator. All poems are selected from the official anthology that Poetry Out Loud updates yearly. Participants pick one modern poem and one pre-18th century poem. Students cannot wear costumes and must evoke emotion through their speech.
There were three judges for the competition, Dr. Celena E. Kusch, Associate Professor of American Literature at USC Upstate, Sarah Kate Hammond Wade, youth minister at Trinity United Methodist Church, and local playwright and workshop presenter Lauren Ferebee.
Epps tries to pick different judges every year, and usually picks people he knows personally, recommendations from college professors, and often the Writer-In-Residence for Hub City. These judges have special criteria they look for in the recitations such as: physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, level of complexity, evidence of understanding, and overall performance.
The competition was especially unique as this was Epps’ last year coordinating the event, since he will
retire in June. Epps has been the coordinator for the past several years. Epps will miss the competition, but mostly he will miss the people.
“I’ll miss watching people who love poetry,” Epps said.
Smith was the first place winner, and she went on the Regional Competition for the Upstate at the Showroom, which was held on Saturday, Jan. 24. Smith came in second place and will proceed to the competition in Columbia on Saturday, March 14 and then, hopefully, proceed to the national competition, which will be held on April 28-29 in Washington, DC.
From both competitions, Smith won $75 worth of gift cards at The Hub City Bookshop. However, in the Columbia competition, she will compete for $200 and a trip to Washington, DC, for a chance to win the $10,000 scholarship to the college of her choice.
Epps believes that Smith will be among the best of the competition.
“She is going to be a great representative for Spartanburg High in the competition,” Epps said.
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Junior Nora Grace Smith performs her poem at the regional competition at the Spartanburg Showroom.
NCG Cinemas opened for the first time over Thanksgiving break in the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The new movie theater offers cheaper tickets than competitors and student discounts, along with a more comfortable environment.
I n the United States today, approxi-mately 17.5 million
households are classified as having very low food security. This label means that a low source of in-come often prevents the family from having food available to them by their own means.
Many companies across the country are recogniz-ing a trend in poverty and are standing up to make a difference. Stores and res-taurants such as The Fresh Market, Publix, Bi-Lo, Starbucks, and Chipotle donate the leftover food regularly to local food banks and shelters.
The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen celebrated its 33rd year of ser-vice in the community last February. Local businesses that donate to the Soup Kitchen include Food Lion, The Fresh Market, and Bi-Lo in Chesnee.
Lou Landrum is the director of the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen and speaks about donations.
Co-Editors-in-Chief - Jack West and Makrina Nayfa
News - Makrina NayfaOp/Ed - Kate Copeland and
Amy MurphyEntertainment - Nora Grace SmithCenterspread - Danielle Cassells
Features - Jack WestSports - Ashton Stephens and
Kamryn WalkerStudent Life - Caroline Carey
Cover - Mary Louise VannBusiness Manager - Jakayla Booker
Staff Reporters - Hunter Hicklin and Nate Lewis
Adviser and Photography Instructor Lisa McCulley
Norse News is the student publication of Spartanburg High School. The editors and staff are responsible for all editorial
decisions. Therefore the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the
adviser, the faculty, or the administration. Letters to the editor and student submissions are welcomed, and can be delivered to room 107C. The editors reserve the right to edit,
shorten, or reject any or all materials.
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Staff Editorial
Stores, restaurants, schools donate leftover food to needyBusinesses battle hunger
Service animals put in danger through harmful jobsProtecting animals in danger
Wonders never cease
Makrina Nayfa
We all fall downBuilding yourself back up
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis located near present day Turkey. The shrine was built for the first time around 800 B.C., but was destroyed by a major flood. After the temple was built a second time, it was burned to the ground. Years later the temple dedicated to Artemis was built for a third time, but after 600 years the shrine was destroyed by the Goths.
How often do we find ourselves being constantly knocked down by others? Too often. We cannot let ourselves and our self-esteem be destroyed. We have to build ourselves back up when this happens.
The temple remained built on the same foundations. One should not change beliefs and ethics to be accepted by others. The Temple of Artemis was built three times and knocked down three. If we are knocked down three times, we have to rebuild ourselves four.
“We also receive dona-tions from individuals, schools, churches, and colleges. Food items are also donated by restau-rants. As long as they are approved by Department of Health and Environ-mental Control, all food donations are usable. We also rely heavily on vol-unteers, not just dona-tions,” Landrum said.
Many businesses do not donate to charity for fear of being held liable
for any illnesses that may occur because of the sell-by date of the donated food. What many businesses do not know is that the Good Samaritan Donation Law, passed in 1994, protects businesses from being held responsible.
Junior Nathan Brown volunteers at the Soup Kitchen regu-larly with his church.
“The Soup Kitchen does a great deal to help the impover-ished members of our community. I volunteer there because no one should have to go without a meal,” Brown said.
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F o r years dogs have only been seen as man’s best friend. Now they are doing so much more by
protecting those in need, but often without the proper protection. Service animals are trained to do work much more than just guide people who are blind. They are the first ones to walk into unstable buildings to insure that they are safe for humans. Although all the dogs have very important tasks, most do not wear any kind of protection other than a vest.
Senior Sarah Moss used to help her grandmother get around, but now she has gotten a service animal, and she loves it.
“I think it is amazing to see how much better my grandmother is getting around with her new service dog,” Moss said.
Service dogs do not typically wear special equipment or tags. There are unprotected canines in the armed services and police forces around the world. These dogs are used as guards, aids in patrol and as “sniffers” trained in detection of explosives and narcotics.
Sophomore DeAnglo Hull did a project about service dogs and now he wants to pursue a career in working with the dogs.
“Service dogs are so important and rarely get the recognition they deserve,” Hull said.
New York studies suggest that if the service animal does not wear protective gear, it is because they have extreme
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protection training that prepares the dog for the dangerous situations it may face.
Senior Christian Smith volunteers at the animal shelter and during the summer helps train puppies.
“It’s very important that animals have the right training and protection. With proper training safety can be insured,” Smith said.
A service dog leads his military team into their combat station with no protection.
The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen helps to feed hungry citizens.
Teens using credit cards lead to curious parentsUsing debit, credit responsibly
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Kate CopelandOp/Ed Editor&Q A
Kylasia Crosby, 11
Jackson 5 because Michael Jackson was one of my favorite
artists.
Mindless Behavior because they are original
and I enjoyed their music.
‘N Sync because they were a
classic and I still enjoy their music.
The Backstreet Boys because
the song “I Want It That Way” is so inspiring. It
changed my life.
The Jonas Brothers because they are family and they were my favorites as
a kid.
The Beatles because they were a very popular and
talented band.
Michael West, 10
Chris Long, 9
Alexis Drummond, 9
Josh Williford, 12
Jevon Dawkins, 11
McKayla Malaythong, 11
Allisa Kenekham, 10
What band would you like to see come back togther and
why?
Outkast because their songs are really catchy.
Nora SmithEntertainment Editor
This graph shows how the average teen spends money.
Math programs graph successGeogebra, Math Type, IXL apply new strategies
Destiny’s Child because they all had really good
voices. They complemented
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A lgebra, geometry, and calculus, oh my! With newly introduced math applications on the Mac Books, fear of the unknown variable is a thing of
the past.The most commonly used program among math
teachers this year has been a graphing program called Geogebra. However, Geogebra does much more than graphing. It can find symmetry, slope, and the derivative of a function, making it a dream come true for those in geometry, and calculus.
Junior Jackson Ellett uses Geogebra regularly in class to help benefit his learning.
“I often call Geogebra ‘Geoge-bruh’ because it’s really my best friend when I’m struggling in Pre-Cal,” Ellett said.
Another recently popularized program is IXL. This is an online program that allows users to practice problems based on all the state standards.
Users earn points by completing problems and are taught step-by-step how to do the problems they miss. The program is also beneficial to grades, as the users are able to retake sections and problems until they get them right or they are satisfied with their score. Not only does this give a chance for a higher grade, but it also increases subject comprehension.
Algebra teacher Kevin Miller utilizes the personalized approach of IXL in all of his classes.
A lthough some teenagers have afternoon jobs or baby-sit to make money, over half of the
worlds teenage population still relies on their parents for their spending money.
With newer technology on the rise, teens can now simply take pictures of checks with their name on them and have money on their debit card within 24 hours. Teens have been given cards to put money they have earned or money given to them on a small handy card easy to use in almost any circumstance.
This action leaves most parents won-dering if their teens are spending their money responsibly. Recent studies and surveys have shown that teens are spend-ing 42 percent of their money on food or clothing. As little as 8 percent is going to-wards gas, and only 2 percent is going to-wards books and magazines.
Sophomore Anna Grace Ellett got her
debit card as a freshman,“My mother gave it to
me so I could feel more independent. I mainly use it for food, clothes, and shoes,” Ellett said
Credit cards have a limit to what one can spend, and for teenag-ers, most parents find it beneficial to give teens a card with a low cred-it limit. Parents can also keep track of what their children are spending money on through apps.
Sophomore Hannah Laura Jordan thinks credit card limits are helpful when trying to spend wisely.
“My mom knew that I would be spend-ing most money on unimportant stuff such as food, clothes and new music. She gave me a card because it is easier to keep
up with and she can keep track of what I spend money on,” Jordan said.
Parents and their teens believe that a checking account has also given their teens a sense of responsibility. Handling your own money and keeping track of what you spend it on is a challenging job for teens also battling a real job, school work and ex-tra curricular activities.
Pre-Cal teacher Craig Shiver instructs students on the program Math Type for PowerPoint.
“IXL stands over your shoulder like a teacher and guides you through all the problems you miss,” Miller said.
Honors Pre-Cal teacher Craig Shiver uses Math Type to add equations and symbols to documents and presentations.
“Math Type is so helpful. It allows students to place equations on a page the way they would be seen on a test,” Shiver said.
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they could not stay together as a band.“Oasis was amazing, and it’s lame that they broke up. I
understand that there may have been drama in the band, but it is a huge let down that they couldn’t work through their differences and keep making music,” Jackson said.
Although Oasis breaking up seemed to be a negative thing to a many of its supporters, it quickly took a turn for the better.
Not long after Noel Gallagher quit, the remaining members began to perform once again and called themselves Beady Eye. Beady Eye
has had success with two studio albums. Unfortunately that band did not last long either, and in October 2014 Liam Gallagher tweeted that they had disbanded.
“Beady Eye [is] no longer, thank you for all the support,” Gallagher said via his Twitter account.
M usicians are notorious for picking fights with one another, especially when fame is thrown into the mix. Some bands can manage to stick it out together
for as long as 50 years, while others, like Oasis, cannot even record due to tension among themselves.
The reason most bands break up is because of fame. Once the mentality of a celebrity takes over, it is nearly impossible to have the same chemistry they used to have with friends and family.
Oasis broke up because tensions between the two brothers, Liam and Noel Gallagher, ultimately became too much to handle. After a brawl in 2009, frontman Noel Gallagher announced that he would be leaving Oasis.
Junior Avery Jackson loves Oasis’ music, and she is disappointed
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Novel Savvy
Olympic Ex-ample“Embarrassingly, a True Story” inspires
Mary Louise Vann
I n all lives there is a defining moment in which an experi-ence reveals insight about a
person that becomes completely ob-vious. “We Should Hang Out Some-time: Embarrassingly, a True Story” by Josh Sundquist is the quest to un-derstand his life.
For Sundquist, the moment came at age 25 when he realized that he had never been in a commit-ted long-term relationship. To find the answer, the paralyzed former-Olympian tracked down his ex-girl-friends to find out why.
The three stories that take up a majority of the memoir are repeti-tive. Sundquist is a humorous writer who tells it as it is. The stories begin in the awkward teen years that are filled with “should I really be laugh-ing at this?” type of moments.
One of the stories of awkward falls on golf dates and day-long re-lationships in middle school make this a great read for any age.
As he tracks down his exes and reminisces about those awkward days, Sundquist comes to face the ultimate truth: he is the problem with relationships. He puts others on such a high pedestal that he nev-er has a chance to live up to them. This is the lessoned learned that makes this novel a universal story.
"Beady Eye [is] no longer, thank you for all
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“We Should Hang Out Some Time” is a memoir about awkward teenage years.
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W hen well-loved actors pass away, they leave a legacy with their fans. When an
actor dies before his already-filmed movie is released or when they were in the pro-cess of filming a new movie, directors and actors alike are put in a sad situation.
In August of 2014, comedian Robin Williams passed away before the release of four movies that he had already filmed. One that came out was “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” in which Williams plays the role of Theodore Roosevelt.
Williams also left behind the movies “A
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Actors leave legacy behind on silver screenWilliams, Hoffman star in movies released after death
Makrina NayfaCo-Editor in Chief Merry Friggin’ Christmas,” “The Angriest
Man in Brooklyn,” and “Boulevard.”With the death of the actor came the
grief of his coworkers, such as Skyler Gisondo, who plays Nicky in “Night at the Museum.” Gisondo tells “People” about Williams’ impact on his coworkers.
“We all miss him very much… A guy like that has an impact on people for the rest of their lives in film,” Gisondo said.
Philip Seymour Hoffman played Plu-tarch Heavensbee in the popular “Hunger Games” series, making an appearance in “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay: Part 1.” Hoffman almost finished filming the film
“Mockingjay: Part 2” before he passed in July of 2014.
The death of Hoffman is not holding up production of the movie, though the direc-tor of “Mockingjay: Part 2” is using digital editing to add Hoffman to the scenes and manipulate his voice. In certain scenes, it will seem as if Hoffman is there, but will just be a pre-filmed tape that focuses on another actor while Hoffman is talking.
Sophomore Noah Deal found the death of Hoffman to be tragic, but the death also encouraged him to see the film.
“It’s always tragic when someone dies. He was a great actor,” Deal said.
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Great fan base leads to great responsibilitesMarvel, DC Comics battle over fame and glory in TV and movies
“The Flash” is a spin-off of the Marvel comic book. It stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and his high speed super alter ego The Flash, and Candice Patton as his fan favorite love interest Iris West.
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T he fire has been ignited in the comic book community as both Marvel and DC comics
have announced release dates for movies and compete for viewers with their TV show adaptations.
DC Comics began the race to take over TV back in 2012 with the introduction of Arrow based on the comic “The Green Arrow.” Before the show took off for its third season on Oct. 8, DC and its TV partner The CW announced a spin off featuring Grant Gustin of “Glee” in “The Flash,” which premiered on Oct. 7, 2014.
Two weeks later on the 24, “Constantine” on NBC put a modern twist on the “Hellblazer” comics. The newly renewed focus on DC is great for fans.
Another show is the childhood story of Bruce Wayne and detective James Gordon, which is the origin story of the famous Batman. In the show, the audience witnesses attempts to uncover the mystery surrounding the Wayne’s parents’ deaths.
Many are excited for DC taking over after the reign of Marvel Comics in the
cinematic universe, however Marvel was not far behind.
In 2013, Marvel did a spin off of “The Avengers” featuring the man that lived, Phil Coulson, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” that fits the bill of science-fiction, mystery, crime, and comedy. The popularity of the show sparked an interest in a prequel that premiered on January 6, “Agent Carter.”
Marvel’s new feminist movement showing that a woman can kick butt while forming a top-secret government organization sparks a feeling of power in girls including junior Ashley Pendley.
“The whole message that Marvel is giving women and young girls is that no matter what era, no matter how old you are, no matter who you’ve lost and no matter what you’re wearing, you can still be the hero of any story,” Pendley said.
The female empowerment and popularity of Marvel’s new shows have caused many to crossover from DC as they have yet to create a Wonder Woman movie.
After a fight for television popularity, Marvel and DC announced movie
Mary Louise VannCover Editor
release dates for the next four years only days apart.
Marvel begins its continuation of phase two of the cinematic universe on May 1 of this year with the long awaited “The Avengers” sequel, “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Other 2015 releases are the “Fantastic Four” on June 19 and “Ant-Man” on July 17.
DC does not have any release dates until 2016 when they will be releasing the “Suicide Squad” movie.
Superhoes are now a major part of life according to junior Joey DeMarco.
“Heroes give people hope. They are messed up people who end up making the best of what life has given them,” DeMarco said.
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Clouds in my coffee
There is a popular say-ing that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Now coffee is joining the band wagon, keeping those that drink it daily healthier than ever. Scientists are uncovering health benefits contained in a daily cup of coffee.
A 2014 study of over a mil-lion people showed a 12% de-crease in diabetes risk in those who drink two cups of coffee daily. The study proved that coffee reduces the risk of type II diabetes.
Health benefits of coffeeOne cup a day...Hunter Hicklin
Staff Reporter Senior Xavier Young enjoys drinking coffee and is amazed at the newly discovered health ben-efits that come with each cup.
“I started drinking coffee at a young age for the image. Now I’m addicted, and now that I know that drinking it often doesn’t harm my health, I’ll be drinking a lot more,” Young said.
More of coffee’s health benefits are constantly be-ing discovered. Now there is evidence it reduces risks of cardiovascular and brain-degenerative diseases, liver
and kidney cancers, and metabolic syndrome. An epidemiological study has even shown sharp reduc-tions in overall death among coffee-drinkers.
Senior LeAna Jones is a regular coffee-drinker, who works at a Starbucks when not doing dance.
“Coffee is wonderful. Not only does it give you energy, but it gives you a sense of freshness. Without coffee I wouldn’t be able to function,” Jones said.
The caffeine in coffee dem-
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Combination of espresso and steamed milk (usually 1:3 ratio) with foam on top
Prepared with espresso, hot milk, and steamed milk foam
Brewed by forcing nearly boiling water through finely ground coffee beans
Espresso with a dash of foamed milk, much stronger than a cappucino
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Fresh start to hectic morningsViking Cafe coffee quenches cravings
The deep aroma of freshly brewed coffee now travels from the lobby of the gymnasium through the
hallways. Initially, when plans came in for renovations of the Viking gym, a coffee bar was a part of those plans. Seeing the café was not being used, Principal Jeff Stevens asked if student council would run it. Now the cafe serves coffee and other beverages along with a study environment every morning before school.
English teacher and Student Council adviser Chris White regularly works in the Viking Cafe. He believes they are doing a service to the student body.
“Some students just have to start their day with a latte,” White said.
Junior Kathaleena Chhien is a Viking Cafe customer who enjoys starting her day with a hot drink.
“The Viking Cafe is for those days when I’m in
Caroline CareyStudent Life Editor
onstrates powerful effects in protecting brain cells from age-related degeneration.
Studies also show that peo-ple with higher intake of cof-fee and caffeine are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s or Par-kinson’s diseases.
Junior Julian Stridiron, the youngest of three siblings, found coffee by copying his older siblings.
“I use to only drink coffee to try to fit in with my older brothers and their friends, but now I have to have a cup every morning to get my day
started. It’s amazing, and it keeps me on my toes for school and sports,” Stridiron said.
Once thought of as harm-ful, coffee is now recognized as an excellent source of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant molecules, which are important for the body.
Coffee beans, the core of coffee are healthy for the aver-age individual. Ample evidence shows the effectiveness of coffee as a beverage that makes people more functional and gives one pleasure, robust health, and a long life.
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Just past Morgan Square, in the heart of Spartanburg, the rich flavors provided by Little River Roasting Company are brewing in what is locally known as the Coffee Bar. Paired with an artistic atmosphere, the Coffee Bar has become a popular
destination for many Spartanburg residents over the past four years since its opening.Joey Geier-Saurez, manager of the Little
River Coffee Bar, explains what makes the shop special.
“We have been a coffee roaster for over 12 years, and that experience has allowed us to hone in on our skills,” Geier-Saurez said.
Along with lots of experience with coffee, Little River Coffee Bar is eco-friendly. Geier-Saurez says they are now 95% zero waste, and they are continuing to add environmentally friendly practices and materials into their processes to bring that number closer to 100%.
“We have always been mindful of the environment, and just over a year ago we made the commitment to be a zero-waste company,” Geier-Saurez said.Little River’s coffee comes from 19 different
countries around the world. It has direct
Little River Roasting revives SpartanburgFind out what’s a-brewing at Hub City Coffee Bar
relationships with farmers in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Cameroon, and Colombia, many of which are certified organic farmers.
Direct contact with their coffee bean sources is very important.
“We know the farmers and have visited most of the farms to see their process, get to know them, and negotiate a price directly with them versus working with an importer,” Geier-Saurez said.
The Coffee Bar serves up a variety of coffee drinks including frozen frappes and piping hot mochas. Most popular is their freshly brewed coffee and flavored lattes.
The Coffee Bar is also a great attraction because of its live music, open mic nights, and guest artists. Senior Michael Krell takes part in these small music festivals on occasion and likes to enjoy them with friends.
“I really enjoy performing in front of my friends... Plus, I like sitting back and enjoying their coffee because they always have some new flavor,” Krell said.
Fresh start to hectic morningsViking Cafe coffee quenches cravings
The deep aroma of freshly brewed coffee now travels from the lobby of the gymnasium through the
hallways. Initially, when plans came in for renovations of the Viking gym, a coffee bar was a part of those plans. Seeing the café was not being used, Principal Jeff Stevens asked if student council would run it. Now the cafe serves coffee and other beverages along with a study environment every morning before school.
English teacher and Student Council adviser Chris White regularly works in the Viking Cafe. He believes they are doing a service to the student body.
“Some students just have to start their day with a latte,” White said.
Junior Kathaleena Chhien is a Viking Cafe customer who enjoys starting her day with a hot drink.
“The Viking Cafe is for those days when I’m in
Caroline CareyStudent Life Editor a rush and need to wake up before class,” Chhien said.
The cafe serves a variety of drinks including mochas, vanilla lattes, caramel lattes, chi lattes, and
hot chocolate. The most popular are the flavored lattes and hot chocolate.
Chhien prefers the cafe’s flavored lattes, as most students do.
“I like getting the vanilla bean latte and topping it with whipped cream,” Chhien said.
Juniors Agnes King and Eliza Bishop enjoy their coffee at the Viking Cafe before heading to first period. Cof-fee drinkers enjoy having it in their first period class.
With renovations coming soon, the Viking Cafe will be moved to a more convenient spot inside the senior lounge.
Customers are excited for the move. Chhien believes it’ll boost the cafe’s popularity.
“It’d be really convenient to move it to the senior lounge, because I won’t have to walk all the way to the gym and back up to my morning class,” Chhien said.
Along with the move, Chhien believes they should consider adding more variety to their menu such as teas and snacks.
All drinks are just two dollars in the cafe, and the price drops to one dollar on exam weeks. The cafe also splits whatever money is made between the school and student
council. However, White believes it is not about the money.
“We don’t make tons of money in the cafe, but we enjoy serving our students. Seeing the regulars come in every day, or every other day, makes the job worth while,” White said.
Juniors Mckenzie Shearon and Alex Chambers purchase their coffee at the Coffee Bar downtown.
Coffee lovers especially enjoy the fancy decor and atmosphere of the cozy space at the Coffee Bar in the evenings after school or on weekends.
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How-To Guy
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New year, new youHow to cleanse
A s the era of internet based entertainment keeps getting broader, a new genre has recently gained more popularity. Podcasts are steadily being
listened to all over the world by thousands of people. They can be based on things like comedy, and some are even plot based.
One successful plot driven podcast called “Welcome to Night Vale” has been attracting listeners for close to three years now. “Night Vale” was created in 2012 by Joseph Fink and Jeffery Cranor. The podcast takes place in a fictional western town where paranormal occurrences happen far too often.
Fink recalls his initial expectations of “Welcome to Night Vale” in an interview on National Public Radio.
“I came up with this idea of a town in that desert where all conspiracy theories were real, and we would just go from there with that understood,” said Fink.
Junior Addy Dame loves the podcast and downloads episodes as soon as they’re uploaded,
“‘Welcome to Night Vale’ is my favorite, mostly because it’s eccentric and it never gets boring. The town created in that podcast is very interesting and the narrator is a really well developed character,” Dame said.
Many people love “Welcome to Night Vale” for its originality. With as many faithful listeners as it has, it is no surprise that it is the most downloaded podcast on iTunes.
Plot driven podcast excels“Welcome to Night Vale” gains fans
Ashton StephensSports Editor
T he new year is a time to throw out the old, and bring in new life.
Cleansing, which is commonly associated with green smoothies and dieting, can actually be applied to all aspects of one’s life.
Cleansing applies to many things, and most people typically see it as a dietary confinement. But a cleanse does not have to be a disgusting concoction of fruits. A diet can simply be a vow to eat healthier. The best way to start is to make a list of the worst things you consume. Yes, ALL of them.
After making a list decide what you can go without. Pick the worst item on your list and get rid of it from your diet. Not exactly a green tea cleanse, but it is a start.
Those looking for a traditional cleanse should look for healthy, non-disgusting cleanses on the internet. A couple of good smoothie recipes will go a long way.
Looking for a cleanse elsewhere? Look to your living space. Wash everything. Use more detergent, you will appreciate it later. Wash your sheets, your sock drawer, your favorite pullover. Throw away clothes you have not worn in over a year.
Next, your space is your space, so make it yours. Hang those Chinese lanterns, buy the $30 candle, buy the elephant tapestry that you had to have from Urban Outfitters.
Perhaps the most difficult kind of cleanse is the cleansing of relationships. Sometimes for no reason at all, people drift apart, but important people will always come back.
The best way to cleanse relationships is just to forgive and move on. It is a new year, so out with the old arguments of last year and on to a cleansing year.
T he world of fashion is full of aspiring designers with a passion for the arts, but junior
Louisa Dunn sets herself apart by having an impressive resume while still in high school.
Since the summer of her freshman year, Dunn has attended camps to further her artistic studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design. During the camps, Dunn took a fashion design course, made her own textiles, and took a class on acrylic painting.
Dunn stayed on campus, took classes during the day leading up to a grand show at the end of the week where her work, along with the other students, was displayed.
Dunn was very inspired by seeing the other students work.
“I really appreciated all of the student’s artistic talents and abilities. Some of the things, like animation, I was especially amazed by. I loved the animation artwork,” Dunn said.
Dunn also attended a camp at
the O’More College of Design in Nashville,TN. She took classes such as sewing, painting, contour drawing, and still life concentration. She also created a dress which won first place in a contest.
Dunn met friends from all over the world with whom she remains in touch.
“I loved all of the people and the environment at the camps. I also made lifelong friendships with people from
all over the world.”Dunn is an AP art student and a
member of National Art Honor Society.“I work on art every day and have
always taken art classes. AP studio has taught me how to manage my time, which will be helpful later in my career.”
Dunn is still unsure which art school she would like to attend but she hopes to major in design or fashion marketing.
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Librarian returns to her rootsLayne brings energy, ideas to loquacious library
Danielle CassellsCenterspread Editor
A fter the retirement of media specialist Irenellen Tighe, stu-dents waited to see who would
replace this beloved woman. They have not been disappointed with Ashley Layne.
Layne is a former District 7 alumnus who made her way through E. P. Todd Ele-mentary, Carver Junior High, and graduat-ed from Spartanburg High School in 1990. After utilizing a business degree as a brand manager for a fragrance company, Layne got a part time job at the Spartanburg Pub-lic Library after having her daughter.
Layne is very excited about working in District Seven and believes it is one of the best districts in our state.
“Students get the best education in our district and the ease of transitioning to col-lege is amazing because of the teachers, some of whom I recognize from my days as
a student such as Beki Moyer, John Wolfe, Craig Shiver, and Chris White,” Layne said.
Many feel that Layne has brought an energy to the library by bringing in a fresh
ideas while still being able to help with the classics. Layne is a “huge fan” of clas-sic British literature while still keeping up with the young-adult literature such as
John Green and Sarah Dessin. Her favorite novels include “Jane Eyre,” and “The Fault in Our Stars.”
Layne has also gotten involved with student life by making sure to be a part of homecoming and sporting events. Library frequenters such as sophomore Caitlin Ronan believe that this makes her more approachable.
“Mrs. Layne brings a new life to the library with a young perspective and an open heart. She has become a mentor and a friend and I don’t feel afraid to talk to her or ask her for help,” Ronan said.
These sentiments are echoed by other faculty members including head librarian Susan Myers.
“I love having her here. She has an en-ergy and young perspective that is fun to work with and is comfortable with the technology and the students,” Myers said.
Mary Louise VannCover Editor
L ife as an educator is never easy, but for Dr. Edwin Epps, it has
brought many years of joy and self-improvement.
Epps has devoted 42 years to teaching, 13 of which he has
spent here. He plans to retire at the end of this year.
His freshman year at Emory University, Epps started out in Political Science, planning to go to law school afterwards.
Though he had always been good at writing, Epps
first realized his passion for writing as he studied drama and playwriting. He was further steered towards it when he began a creative writing class and his professor praised his work.
His journey to teaching was almost accidental, but after being a rare book dealer he became involved in the Spartanburg Writing Project, which rekindled his love for writing and teaching.
English has brought Epps many successes, as he has earned a Bachelor’s in English at Emory University, a Master’s Degree at USC, and a doctorate in curriculum at USC. Epps has also written quite a few books, and currently heads the Literary Club, which produces the literary magazine First Circle.
Reflecting on his career, Epps feels a sense of accomplishment. He has enjoyed teaching high school because of how impressionable young people are.
“During high school is when students are becoming real people, and it’s exciting to watch that process,” Epps said.
Years of teaching experience has taught Epps how to work with various personality types. His students have taught him to smile, enjoy life, and to recognize the good in everyone. He has especially enjoyed teaching creative writing classes because of their flexibility and the students’ creativity.
The most challenging part of Epps’ job has been dealing with the paperwork and regulations on how and what to teach.
“I don’t think the public realizes how hard the job is and how good teachers actually are,” Epps said.
In terms of the techniques of teaching, Epps has grown tremendously. He has learned to pay attention to research in order to produce better
results in his classroom. “For beginning teachers, I
would say take care of yourself first, get lots of exercise, plenty of sleep, and plan, plan, plan. The more detailed your plans are, the better your lessons will be,” Epps said.
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looks forward to writing and traveling to Europe and Asia. He currently has three books planned: one about the history of Duncan Park, one that will be a professional memoir of his years as an educator, and one book of poetry.Epps conferences with senior Rachel Stininger about her poem.
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Leaders go wild for Wyldlife
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Kamryn WalkerSports Assistant
1975 reasons to designXaykosy creates unique jewelry business
Seniors mentor middle school students
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W estminster Presbyterian Church is the host of Wyldlife on Wednesday
evenings for middle school aged kids. During Wyldlife, the kids learn how to make important decisions about their faith and the future of who they want to
grow up to be. One of the main motives of Wyldlife is to help grow the kids’ rela-tionships with Christ. The leaders have high spiritual morals and are role mod-els for the kids. The leaders’ ages range from high school to college students to parents. They are very committed to what they do each week and look for-
ward to what activity comes next.
Senior Cait O’Shields is a Wyld-life leader and enjoys time spent teaching the participants.
“It’s really fun. I love teaching the kids about God, and it is such a privilege for me to watch how he changes their lives,” O’Shields said.
Wyldlife leaders also play a signifi-cant part in the kids’
journey of finding out who they are as people.
Senior Haley Patrick also enjoys working with the kids.
“This year is my first tear ever being a leader and I enjoy every bit of it because the kids are being moved by God, and I get to be apart of that,” Patrick said.
Students volunteer to take their own time out of their busy schedules to help out at Wyldlife and share faith, love, and stories that will help participants grow in their faith.
Senior J.C. Price loves to spend time with younger teenagers and help out on Wednesday nights.
“I have been happy to become a Wyld-life leader. It has taught me many lessons about being nice to the kids and being looked up to as someone cool and some-one they want to see every Wednesday. I hope that when I leave, the kids remem-ber me as the person they looked for-ward to seeing Wednesday and that they look at me as a big brother,” Price said.
J unior Marina Xaykosy has shared a new talent with others around her and all over the world–
jewelry design.“When I first saw that glowing
rectangle hang above the band, I knew I had to create something that everyone could have and be able to carry the band with them,” Xaykosy said.
Xaykosy attended a “The 1975” concert on Dec. 13, 2013. At that time she wanted to create something simple and elegant that everyone could have to show their love for the band.
She not only sells rectangle necklaces, but also rings and earrings to create a full jewelry set. She has her own jewelry shop, MXaykosy. In her shop she creates the jewelry alongside her father.
“My dad is a jeweler so I work with him. He does all the casting and I finish by doing the filing, buffing, and polishing,” said Xaykosy.
Xaykosy has her own online web-site, etsy.com/shop/mxaykosy, where she sells her jewelry. She says that business is going very well and that she is even getting sales from people all around the world.
“I’ve racked almost 1,500 sales in just one year. I have customers from all over the world as far as Russia, China, Australia, and the United Kingdom,” Xaykosy said.
Xaykosy does not just sell jewelry, but she also sings and plays the guitar. She has a vine account by the name of “Third Octave.” On there Jayah Gist-Hilton, Mary Thalassinos, and Xaykosy sing “The 1975” songs. Xaykosy plays the guitar while her friends sing the songs.
Xaykosy also has her own photography business, Marina Xaykosy Photography. She does concert, portrait, and nature shots. Xaykosy then uploads these photographs to her photography
website, marinaxaykosyphoto.co.“I mainly shoot concerts with artists
such as Jonas Sees in Color, Eyes Eat Suns, and Kalin and Myles,” Xaykosy said.
Xaykosy is becoming more successful and prosperous with her jewelry line, song covers, and photography business.
W ith a cold front coming in and the winter temperatures
at their lowest, everyone is trying to find a tasty warm meal to soothe their taste buds on a cold night.
When most think of warm meals they think of hot foods or meals that have to be grilled, fried or heated up in the oven. Common warm meals are stews or soup. There are also warm sides to go along with tasty dishes. Mashed potatoes go great with steak or pork and what bet-ter than a warm piece of toast to go along with your soup.
When I think of cold weather meals, the first thing that comes to my mind is my mom’s delicious white chicken chili. Check out the recipe.
Wyldlife group members enjoy themselves at Young Life Camp Southwind in Florida during the summer.
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped1 tbsp olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14 oz each) chicken broth
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp dried oregano1 tsp cayenne pepper3 cans (14 1/2 oz each) great northern beans, drained
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped Jalapeno Pepper, optional
White Chicken Chili
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chicken and onion in oil until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook a minute longer. Stir in the broth, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. With a potato masher, mash one can of beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender.Top each serving with cheese and jalapeno pepper if desired.
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SCOREBOARDVarsity Girls Basketball
Varsity Boys Wrestling
C-Team Boys Basketball
JV Girls Basketball JV Boys BasketballLaurens 16-49(L)Laurens 43-40(W)Boiling Springs 53-41(W)Gaffney 36-42(L)JL Mann 42-44(W)Byrnes 55-39(W)Riverside 63-43(W)Dorman 43-33(W)Wade Hampton 48-39(W)Boiling Springs 54-41(W)Mauldin 44-34(W)Riverside 57-30(W)
Broome 23-60(L)Chapman 33-48(L)Laurens 21-51(L)Clover 42-42(T)Gaffney 60-24(W)Carolina 66-18(W)Landrum 57-16(W)
Playing with passion Myers hits it off on the baseball field
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SENIOR MEMORY
-Mekaylah Mauney Track
“My favorite memory was making it to
Upper State for the first time.”
Varsity Boys BasketballLaurens 70-89(L) Gaffney 67-58(W)Laurens 54-67(L)JL Mann 67-51W)Byrnes 63-92(L)Upward Tourn 49-57(L)Riverside 72-67(W)Dorman 45-65(L)Wade Hampton 65-70(L)Boiling Springs 65-70(L)Mauldin 99-72(W) Gaffney 72-69(W)
Congratulations to the Varsity Football team for winning the 4A State Championship!
Go Vikings!
S ince the age of seven, Daniel Myers has been a dedicated baseball player and one
worthy of recognition. Joining the Viking baseball team in seventh grade and moving up to Varsity his ninth grade year, Myers has played a key role in keeping the baseball team on top of their game.
Myers plays the position of shortstop, the fielding position between second and third base. Most hitters tend to hit the ball in this area making the shortstop a key part of the team. This position is often seen as the most defensive and dynamic position on the baseball field. Myers says shortstop is his favorite position because it challenges him to be a better player.
Myers also plays the second baseman, the position to guard second base.
Along with playing for the Vikings, Myers has also participated in a summer baseball league called the Diamond
Devils for a number of years. “Summer league helps me because
it allows me to play with some of the best baseball players in the country.” Myers said.
Myers was ranked as the number
two second baseman by the Diamond prospects and was invited to the Palmetto Games, an opportunity to play with the best 100 players in the state of South Carolina.
Myers’s teammates also admire him for his hard work and dedication.
Senior Wesley Ward believes Myers is an essential part of the team.
“Daniel and I have played together since tee-ball. We have played many summers together and have spent a
lot of time together on the field. He is a very important part of the team because he is our shortstop, which is one of the most important positions on the field. It is great being on a team with him because he always has a great attitude at practice and at games,” Ward said
Recently, Myers had to undergo surgery on his knee after tearing his
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Lancaster 48-66(L)Nations Ford 55-41(W)Northwestern 53-41(W)Laurens 79-48(W)Gaffney 66-71(L)Laurens 76-45(W)JL Mann 54-39(W)Byrnes 61-52(W)Kings Mountain 54-59(L)Gaffney 71-61(W)Riverside 73-26(W)Dorman 71-66(W)Wade Hampton 45-44(W)Boiling Springs 63-32(W)Mauldin 79-59W)Gaffney 73-54(W)
Laurens 25-46(L)Laurens 34-39(L)Byrnes 30-40(L)Landrum 26-34(L)JL Mann 35-10(W)Byrnes 10-44(L)Riverside 22-18(W)Dorman 12-59(L)Wade Hampton 16-27(L)
meniscus when he was rounding second base.
Fortunately Myers will only miss a few scrimmages and will be healed in time for the season.
Myers’ hard work has also been noticed by several colleges. The shortstop said that his top picks for college baseball include Wofford, Winthrop, and UNC Greensboro.
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Keefers take on martial arts, wrestlingMakrina NayfaCo-Editor-in-Chief
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J unior twins Drew and Owen Keefer not only share the same DNA, but similar taste in activities as well. The Keefer twins started focusing on martial arts
eight years ago when they started taking American Karate, a combination of tae kwon do and traditional karate, at Southern Martial Arts and started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu five years ago, at Spartanburg Martial Arts.
Karate takes place more on one’s feet, while they strike with punches and kicks, while jiu jitsu is more focused on the ground with more chokes and arm bars. Practicing karate three times a week for a total of five hours a week, and jiu jitsu for two days a week for two hours per day, the Keefer twins currently have second degree black belts in karate and blue belts in jiu jitsu.
Participating in a total of four karate competitions both Keefers have won mostly first and second place ranks. They also compete in about two jiu jitsu tournaments per year for a total of about 10 competitions, each twin has won five first place medals.
The Keefers take part in a Demo team for their karate
school. The team demonstrates rehearsed karate routines at various occasions, including festivals and basketball games. The demo team demonstrates combinations, weapon use, and self defense.
Owen Keefer admits there are some cons to practicing with his twin brother.
“If one of us gets irritated during practice, we’ve still got to spend that car ride home together,” Owen said.
Along with martial arts, the Keefer twins have wrestled for five years. In competitions Owen has gotten first place once, and three third place rankings. Drew has gotten first place in one competition, second once, and third place three times.
Along with having someone the same size to practice drills with, having a twin brother on the same team proves beneficial to Drew.
“When I practice with Owen, I’m able to hone my technique and discuss the moves more thoroughly because he understands what I’m saying better than others,” Drew said.
Head coach of the varsity wrestling team, Gerard
Gauthier, enjoys coaching them for their mature behavior.“It is fun coaching the twins. They have a great sense
of humor and are very coachable. They are open to constructive criticism and are two of the most mature athletes I have ever coached,” Gauthier said.
A fter two of our strength and conditioning coaches left, Coach Andrew Caldwell has
come to make sure no one is slacking off in the weight room. He’s keeping a close watch on athletes from all sports to make sure they’re working to their full potential and benefiting from the work out as much as possible.
Senior Vlad Zotov works with Coach Caldwell for football conditioning and thinks he is very
Tough Love Weight lifting coachs’ hard work pays off for athletes
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dedicated to his work. “Coach Caldwell makes us work as
hard as we can. He pushes us to our breaking point, but in the end it pays off,” Zotov said.
Sophomore Allee Campbell and junior Samantha Sivilay train with Caldwell for volleyball during the off-season.
“He’s a really hard coach, but it’s because he wants us to be the best we can, so he’s constantly pushing us,” Campbell said.
Sivilay had a similar perspective.
“He’s very demanding. He pushed athletes to their breaking point not to see them fall apart but to see their willpower fight through. He wants to see us excel not only in sports but also in everyday situations that require mental strength,” Sivilay said.
Caldwell has taken this job opportunity to further advance the athletic department. “We are using the strength and speed conditioning program to push athletes from all sports to reach their full potential,” Caldwell said.
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G oing to a gym is not for everyone. Taking a barre class can be much more productive and relaxing for those who are trying to get fit. Pure
Barre targets the areas that women struggle with most, thighs, abs, and arms in a 55 minute workout. Barre classes consist of isometric moves that target different areas of the body. It is a total body workout.
Junior Eliza Bishop was very impressed with the experience of working out at Pure Barre.
“My first barre class was much harder than I was expecting. I’ve run for Spartanburg High School for five years, and I was more sore after my first barre class than I ever was after a track practice. It was a lot of fun and went by really fast,” Bishop said.
The music that plays goes along with the exercise that is given. A more fast beat song would be played during a difficult exercise.
Sophomore Anna Grace Ellett has attended a couple classes herself and enjoys the fast pace of the workout and the fun music they play.
“The music is fun and most songs are what you may hear on the radio. Sometimes a song hits Pure Barre before it becomes popular on the radio. The music makes time fly by,” Ellett said.
Taking a class does not require any specific apparel. Leggings, tank top, and a pair of sticky socks are suggested. Any and all ages are welcome to join a class of their choice.
Ellett appreciates the variety in the exercises. “Pure Barre keeps me coming back because it never
gets any easier, the workout is always a challenge and never gets old,” Ellett said.
People who have been involved with Pure Barre classes report better results with their goals of losing weight. Most people feel better after a class and are motivated to continue using the Pure Barre method.
Crossfit builds characterBrown reaches fitness goals through new sport
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“[Crossfit] not only allowed me to use my gymnastics
background, but also made me a
lot stronger than I was before.”-Senior Tanner
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Tanner Brown is a senior who has dedicated a lot of her
time to sports and staying active. Once she decided it was time to quit gymnastics, she wanted to find something to keep her busy and in shape, so she began crossfit.
“I was really shy at first but my dad helped to move me out of my comfort zone,” Brown said.
Brown described crossfit as a sport that involves the strength and agility of many other sports and consists of varied workouts that make you go past what you thought was your limit.
“It not only allowed me to use my gymnastics background, but also made me a lot stronger than I was before,” Brown said.
Tanner Brown works on her core and arm strength at the Crossfit gym in Spartanburg.
Brown has used this as an opportunity to progress physically, and she has made some lasting friendships with people she has met through crossfit training.
Brown says crossfit has led her to become good friends with people she never thought she would.
“In crossfit you encounter lots of different people. There’s a huge range of ages. I’m one of the younger people at the gym, so most of my
friends are older,” Brown saidBrown has trained with
crossfit for two years and has enjoyed all of it. She continues to stay motivated and work hard to reach goals that she sets. Brown’s love for the sport and commitment to it has helped her improve physically and mentally. This has also given her an opportunity to make some lasting friendships. Through crossfit she has had a chance to improve greatly.
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