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►►SAGE PAGEWhat teacher grew up in the radish capital of the world?Find out on page 16

Taylor MulcaheyReporter

This fall Waunakee High School added a math team to its list of co-curriculars.

Math instructor Chad Millar started the team which consists of about 20 students that compete at meets against other area teams.

While at his previous teaching post at Verona High School, Millar coached the Verona math team for two years and had a lot of fun.

He has wanted to begin a team in Waunakee for some time and finally did after encouragement from last year’s Pre-Calc students.

Millar stated he was looking forward to “bring[ing] that excitement to Waunakee.”

Math team practices about once a week from 7:30-8 on Tuesday mornings and during Club and Organization time.

Practices generally consist of working on old tests from previous competitions and then going over the problems as a group. These activities are timed in order to simulate a real competition.

The math team will compete

in several math meets this school year.

In a math meet, there are teams of eight people that compete at either the JV or varsity level.

First, there is a three part individual competition covering calculator problems, mental math and problem solving. During this portion, each individual can score up to 30 points.

There is also a team section during which all eight team members work together on six problems for 20 minutes and can earn up to 60 points.

All the individual scores are combined with the team score to earn a final score out of 300 possible points.

T he ma th t e am ’s f i r s t competition was October 12 at LaFollette High School. Waunakee took two varsity teams and two individual JV competitors.

Out of the schools with 1,500 students or less, Waunakee’s varsity teams took first and third.

The first place team also took ninth out of all schools. At the varsity level, junior George Luo took fifth place, and at the JV level freshman Colin Hensen took third place.

On December 1, the team will take a test through the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and Viterbo University. The top scoring students in the school and in the

state will be recognized. On December 14 Waunakee

will participate in their second Madison area math meet. The team will participate in four total meets throughout the year.

Though Millar states, “our goal is always just to have fun,” he would love to see the teams take both first and second place at a meet.

Currently there are only two students who compete at the JV level, and the team is in need of new participants.

Any s tuden t s who a r e interested in joining the math team and are in Advanced Algebra or lower should contact Mr. Millar.

Varsity and Junior Varsity members display their calculators as well as their first and third place medals, respectively, from their successful first meet on October 12. (Photo by Caroline Hayney)

Cheer squad helps to motivate crowds, communityLily VanderbloemenManaging Editor

“W-H-S! YES, YES, YES” is a cheer reverberating from the Waunakee High School section at Warrior football games.

In addition to leading cheers, the Cheer Squad reaches out to the community throughout the year.

The WHS Cheer Squad begins its season when try-outs are held at the end of the previous school year, and practices begin in June.

The current team has 14 girls with one alternate, which has grown since Head Coach Jennifer Doucette, began coaching at Waunakee three years ago. The team cheers at all home and away football games.

With the team’s cheer season coming to a close along with the football team’s, Doucette reflects on the season: “We’ve really pulled together into a team. With their stunting, [the cheerleaders] go beyond every time we go out

on Friday; we do things we’ve never done before.”

The team’s basic stunts include elevators, extensions and straight ups, and they also do more advanced stunts including basket tosses, liberties, heel stretches

and arabesques. The team continues to work on difficult stunts during their last week of practice. “I like watching them do things that they didn’t think were possible. They’re doing impressive, difficult stunts,” remarked Doucette.

The Cheer Squad also takes part in various community service projects. “It was really rewarding knowing we were giving back,”

Right: The Waunakee Cheer Squad performs at the October 21 La Crosse Logan home football game. The squad rallies the crowd at every football game. (Photos by Lydia Dorn)

junior squad member Maddie Roley said. The team cheered for the runners at the Purple Stride, a run/walk that raises money for pancreatic cancer research. They also cheered at the Make-A-Wish run.

Additionally, the team works with younger girls by running a cheer clinic in December and in the spring, and they read books to elementary students as well. “I’m proud of their commitment to philanthropy,” Doucette commented.

As the season is ending, the team is looking towards next year. “My goal for next year is to see more girls out there,” Roley said. Interested students, including boys, are encouraged to try out in the spring.

“ I like watching them do things that they didn’t

think were possible. ”►Jennifer Doucette,

Head Coach

football GOES FOR THE 3-PEATDetails on page 13.

Mighty mathlete team derives success

with the Occupy movement across the world with more than 2,000 arrests.

The movement has no singular message and contains numerous social activist groups.

Protesters gather at first for a general assembly, where participants meet to choose future group actions.

For example, when the

M a d i s o n p u b l i c h e a l t h department wanted the group to purchase a camping permit, the protesters came together and voted not to purchase one in the spirit of occupying the area.

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Occupy movements gain momentum worldwide despite oppositionChris PedersenNews Editor

What started as a group of 1,000 protesters two months ago has become an international protest against perceived abuse from the wealthiest corporations with strong opinions both for and against the Occupy movement.

On September 17, a group led by Canadian activist group, Adbusters, marched up and down Wall Street.

Dozens of protesters were ar rested for loitering and related charges. As videos of police using force against the protesters began to circulate, media coverage increased and similar protests set up around the country. Sympathetic and affiliated groups have protests in nearly every country capital in Europe and dozens of cities across the United States.

Size varies from several hundred in Madison to 15,000 in New York. Mother Jones, a liberal news website, estimates there are 462 protests affiliated

Waunakee community feeds needyBrianna MurphyReporter

The group has run several events to fight corporatism.

On November 5 some protesters moved their money out of national banks, and on November 17 a working group will meet to discuss options for helping prevent foreclosures.

While the political aims of the groups participating in the Occupy movement have varied

goals, most participants identify under the slogan, “We are the 99 percent.” This is a reference to how the wealthiest one percent of Americans control nearly ten percent of the wealth in the

United States. According to news service

Fast Company, most protesters are employed, represent various religions and most identify as liberal.

One of the largest concerns is over taxes. Most of the top one percent have their wealth in investments rather than a bank account. This often results in wealthy individuals paying a lower tax rate than they would if they had all their wealth in cash.

Other major points of the included groups are health care, the recent recession and unsafe products.

Opinions at Waunakee High School over the protests are sharply divided.

“ T h e r e c e n t O c c u p y movement is one of the most impress ive and insp i r ing collaborations of people I have ever seen,” commented senior Jake Tiffany. “For much too long, people have been sitting idle and ignorant to the fact that the richest people in the country have been abusing the trust and acceptance of the

vast majority of Americans. I am not trying to say that having money makes you inherently a bad person. I know people who would probably fall into the famous one to two percent and they are very nice and generous people. I also know, though, that these people would hardly notice any change in their lifestyle if they were to pay more in taxes.”

Other students have a different take.

“I think a lot of the Occupiers are people with irrelevant degrees; people with a lot of student debt begging for a handout because their chosen field of study is difficult to get a job in,” said junior Kyle Connors. “Stop trying to redistribute the wealth and try creating more. Certain people are rich for a reason; they work hard and possess certain skills not everyone has.”

Occupy Madison is currently based out of the 800 block of E. Washington Avenue in the old Don Miller parking lot.

Protesters gather on Wall Street as part of the Occupy Wall Street movement. (Photo by David Shankbone. Used under Creative Com-mons Attribution 2.0 license)

Food for Kidz prov ides an opportunity for people of all ages to help package specially designed nutritious meals for hungry children and their families. Food for Kidz was started in 1999 in New Hope, Minnesota. The organization’s founder, Richard Proudfit, has worked to help hunger relief for over 30 years. There are about 80 independent branches of Food for Kidz across the U.S. and Canada.

This organization was brought to Waunakee six years ago and it remains a popular volunteer opportunity. Fifty-

A group of volunteers from DECA helps fill food bags at Food for Kidz. (Photo by Lydia Dorn)

thousand meals are sent to the Dane County Community Action Collation and 46 food pantries. Approximately 100,000 meals are sent around the world to help kids in need.

This year, the focus was Somalia. Food shortages affect as many as 12 million people across Africa and Somalians have been hit especially hard by drought, greatly impacting its food supplies. The last drought was in August of 2011, so Somalia still needs aid and food.

According to the World Health Organization, one-third of the world is well-fed,

one-third is under fed and one-third is starving, and Food for Kidz strives to make a difference in the lives of the latter third of the population. “Food for Kidz not only feeds children, it feeds the soul of the volunteer,” said Jeamie Holm, co-founder of Waunakee Food for Kidz. Volunteers come from Waunakee and all over the Madison area to help in the efforts of packaging food. They spend a Sunday afternoon helping towards the efforts of ending world hunger.

Food for Kidz is always looking for new volunteers to help them make a difference in helping hungry children. Visit www.waunakeefeedtheneed.org for more information.

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Should “No-shave November” be cut?

• “Movember” (“Mustache November”), the shaving Sabbatical that started the rest, was started to raise prostate cancer awareness by having men complete a simple challenge: do not shave during the month of November.

• The group holds an annual fundraiser, accumulating over $174 million since 2003 from its 1.1 million global registrants. Money from the project goes to the Prostate Cancer Founda-tion and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

• Although it had humble beginnings in Melbourne, Australia, the group now has formal cam-paigns in ten countries.

• “No-shave November,” an informal offshoot of Movember, has less charitable goals. Ac-cording to their group’s Facebook page, the group is dedicated to “The art of not shaving during the month of November.”

Source: us.movember.com

November is a shady time for me. Many guys in our school partake in the event “No-shave November,” either as a competition amongst their friends or for prostate cancer awareness. Regardless of the reason for this anti-shave movement, the result is still the same: facial hair galore.

Personally, I am not a huge fan of beards or mustaches. There are very few people who can successfully sport a beard without looking like a homeless person or being mistaken for a Neanderthal. To avoid these two mix-ups, I feel that it is best to just go clean-shaven.

There is something perfectly classy about a clean-shaven man that is unparalleled by any facial hair growth. The only time James Bond ever grew a beard was when he was captured at the beginning of DieAnotherDay, and he is still held as a manly guy by our society. However, if you want to pursue facial hair this month, please keep a few things in mind for the sake of those around you.

First and foremost, if you cannot grow a beard or mustache, please do not try to. As I have been made to understand by several men, you all want to grow facial hair and be in touch with your manliness.

If you physically cannot grow hair on your upper lip so that it will be considered a mustache within a week or two, please shave what few hairs you can grow. Use the summer as a time to experiment with how much you can grow so as to spare your peers the sight of a pubescent

goatee or mustache.On the other hand, if you

can grow facial hair, please take the time to keep it from looking savage. Beards can go from classy to “cast-away” over the course of one or two days. If you just grow a beard without maintaining it, you tend to look like a lumberjack or one of the cavemen on the Geico commercials. Also, keep in mind how small your face is. If you grow a beard too large, it will dominate your entire face and distract from your other facial features. Especially if you have a big beard and shaggy hair, it can end up looking like your whole head is dominated by hair.

When it comes time to decide whether to go clean-shaven or bushy-faced, take a few factors into consideration. First off, why are you growing a beard? Some valid reasons would be that it is for prostate cancer awareness, because of a football tradition or because you look like you are thirteen without one. Some not so good reasons would be that you are, in fact, too lazy to shave every day or that you think a beard will get you a date and make you look more masculine.

Also, what does your boss think of your beard? Sometimes employers feel as if beards, mustaches and goatees look unprofessional and would prefer that you are clean shaven. Is missing out on a job opportunity just so you can win a competition amongst friends truly worth it?

O v e r a l l , “ N o - s h a v e November” is a fun time for many guys at WHS and stands for a good cause. For those of you partaking in the event, at the very least, please shave those neck-beards. I beg of you.

As the lion has its mane and the mallard has its plumage, so does the man have his facial hair.

The first time a boy shaves in his life is a momentous occasion. In many aspects, it can be seen almost as a rite of passage into manhood. He is now part of the elite group of individuals who are able to display manliness on their faces. Think with me for a moment of some of the great individuals who have donned beautiful facial hair: Chuck Norris, Jesus, Santa, Blackbeard and Colonel Sanders. Every single one of these individuals accomplished or is accomplishing great things in their lives. Do you know anyone who went through life without beautiful facial hair? I do not know either. Now it is not like there are no flaws to facial hair. For example, I do not understand the purpose of neck beards. I think they are silly and useless, and they make people look so disgusting that a hobo would look at them and laugh. I also think that men who grow Mexi-staches with the intent of growing beautiful facial hair are about as mentally sharp as play dough. Only grow a Mexi-stache if you are willing to accept mediocrity with the look of your face. Okay, back to positives. In PeopleMagazine’s 2011 Worldwide Sexiest Man Alive Contest, only three in the top ten men were seen with c lean shaven

faces. Need I say more? On a different note, let us talk mustaches. Mustaches are a curious thing because whether you know it or not, they make you inherently evil. I am just going to throw some names out there for you to consider. Hitler, Stalin, Genghis Khan, Salvador Dali and Captain Hook all had mustaches. What did they all have in common? Bad things. Bad things and majestic mustaches.

Now I am not saying that this evil cannot be overcome. Movember is a movement started to help raise money for prostate cancer research. The simple premise is to grow a mustache during the month of November. Last year alone, worldwide totals of funds were in the ballpark of $175 million. That is right: through the power of mustaches, they raised $175 million. Am I pro-mustaches? Are there mustaches in Texas?

I am not sure if I even need to bother saying anything else. A man is only as good as his facial hair. For all of my bros out there who cannot quite grow a full face of hair yet, keep trying. I encourage you to go for your goals and do not sell short. If it is a bit patchy, hang in there, and try again in two weeks. How can you not enjoy facial hair if you do not even give it a chance to grow and flourish?

So what else can I really say? Whether you are sporting a chin strap or a suave handlebar, I

salute you.

The history behind the hairiest tradition

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– Benjamin Franklin”

“The second vice is lying, the first is running in

debt

Seniors have enough to worry about with college applications and admissions. However, even once they jump through the hoops of college admission, they still have a problem to face: how to pay for it. In a disheartening sign of the times, total national student loan debt is expected to pass one trillion dollars this year, according to the United States Department of Education.

Tuition at public two-year colleges will cost $2,963 a year on average in the 2011 academic year, compared to $28,500 a year for four-year private colleges, according to estimates by non-profit group The College Board.

This severely alters the ability of many students to attend a private college or a college out of state, for they fear they will drown in their own debt soon after graduating. Historically,

investors have assumed 25 to 30 percent of student loans bundled into their bonds will default. Today, investors are banking on between 30 and 40 percent default rates among the current batch of graduates.

Universities are trying to solve the problem. Some schools utilize grants to offset the price of their schools, and a majority of colleges offer student loans to those who qualify. However, need-based financial aid is often insufficient to pay for college on its own, leaving families to seek out other options. In addition, universities are restricted by the laws of economics. As long as people are paying for college, they are forced to keep admission rates high.

Proving one’s educational history worthy of a university is a daunting task already. When combined with the simple problem of paying for college, it can pose a serious problem for seniors.

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“Are processed foods harmful?”

“I believe that processed foods are harmful.”

Charlie VealGrade 10

“I think processed foods are such a big part of our lives that we don’t think about how unhealthy they are for us.”

Leah FrickeGrade 9

“I do have concerns about processed food, and I try to limit them in the diets of myself and my family, but we do still eat it from time to time.”

Molly PetroffChoir Director

“Yes, but I eat them anyway.”

Jenna FrazierGrade 11

“I don’t think it’s harmful. I think there’s too much hype about why it is harmful, but the scientific research in it isn’t strong enough to back up the facts that they have.”

Courtney CordovaGrade 12

Chris PedersenNews Editor

Freakish fast food myths frighten many and harm few

see Fast food page 6

Every week there seems to be a new study proclaiming the evils of fast food trumpeted by every major news organization. Most recently, Jamie Oliver launched FoodRevolution, a television show with more nasty demonstrations than Fear Factor, and Morgan Spulock’s famous SuperSizeMeimplies fast food is potentially deadly. All of these voices overlook one simple fact: most people have a functioning brain. Fast food’s issues have been overhyped and overblown, and there is no reason one cannot go to McDonald’s or any other chain on a regular basis and stay healthy.

The first thing one must understand is that fast food restaurants are like any other business. Their sole purpose is to make money, and they do so by responding to consumer needs. If McDonald’s sells more

salads than Big Macs, they will start offering more salad choices and vice versa. McDonald’s does not want to make you fat; McDonald’s just wants your money, and millions of people have chosen to eat their burgers of their own accord. The principle applies to any sort of food.

This brings us to another important point, that fast food will not make one fat. To prove

this point, Tom Naughton, a comedian and former health writer, ate nothing but fast food for a month. He both lost weight and improved cholesterol levels, breaking nearly every health guideline. First, he cut his carbs to about 100 grams per day, about one-third of what the average person should eat under USDA guidelines. The reason for this is that about the only way to realistically consume

that many carbs is to eat wheat and grain products. Naughton rarely ate the entire bun on a given piece of food and usually did not eat fries. Most people think a high carb diet is a good idea and that we should all eat more grains. We should consume plenty of fruits and vegetables and related carb-filled foods, but we should keep our grain intake in check because grain has a high glycemic index (GI) value.

The glycemic index is a measurement of the effect of carbs on blood sugar and, more or less, shows how easy it is for a body to convert food into glucose. Foods are rated on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being pure glucose. Fruits and vegetables have extremely low glycemic values, and pure table sugar has a glycemic index of 68, which explains why candy gives one a buzz. Grains also have a high glycemic index. In fact, Grape-Nuts, a common breakfast cereal, has a glycemic

index of 70. Yes, eating a bowl of Grape-Nuts before school is, as far as your body is concerned, the equivalent of eating a pile of sugar. For this reason, our attempts to eat healthy are actually causing problems, such as insulin resistance.

On a related note, the first criticism of fast food is usually its high fat content, and fried foods do indeed have a lot of fat. But fat itself is not a bad thing; too much fat is a bad thing. It is especially important to note that saturated fats are also not necessarily a bad thing. Their high energy content is a large part of what allowed humans to evolve. The one fat that is dangerous is trans fat, which forms when unsaturated fats, such as cooking oils, are heated beyond a certain point. This is why cooking your food in butter is actually a better idea than cooking with oil.

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According to Edward N. Wolff, an economist at New York University, the wealthiest 20 percent of Americans control 85 percent of our nation’s wealth. The bottom 80 percent control only 15 percent. At the same time, unemployment rates are at about nine percent, and many are struggling to get by.

H o w e v e r , i n s t e a d o f attempting to help those in need,

opinion

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Patrick ColemanColumnist

Jamie WarnerOpinion Editor

Thumbs up! Thumbs down...

Snow! Let’s go sledding

and build a snowman and make snow angles and hide in a snow fort with ear muffs and mittens.

Pumpkin pie. Also, turkey-

induced sleep. Also, everything on the table at Thanksgiving.

One Act to State for its

twenty-first year in a row.

Snow. I like winter, but not

this early.

No NBA. A month already

missing from the season, at least col-lege basketball is faring well.

No Foods Class pies. I used to

make hallway detours just to pass the Foods room.

Premature Christmas

advertisements and music. ‘Tis not the season yet.

The nation divided does not have to be

Protests force change“We are the 99 percent.” That

simple statement embodies the heart of the Occupy movements that have been occurring across not only the country but the world.

The Occupy movements started up in September in protest of the perce ived economic inequality between the rich and the rest of the country. Movements started in New York at Wall Street and have since moved country wide, with one in Madison as well. While some may claim otherwise, it seems like they are sending a clear message to the world.

T h e b a s e i d e a behind the Occupy movements is that the rich control a majority o f the count r y ’s wealth, despite being one percent of the population. While not completely true, the distribution of wealth in America is a lot greater than most would expect.

many corporations outsource jobs to places l ike India. Unfortunately, buying cheaper, mass produced goods from countries like China, instead of American made goods, makes the problem worse. This frustration Americans have been feeling has thus led to the Occupy movements. While the movements may not be well organized at the moment, they are showing the leaders of the

country that they are fed up with how the economic problems are being dealt with.

I am not sure whether it is right to tax the rich more than

everyone else or what effects it may have on the economy, but I do know that I support the Occupy movements. Instead of s i t t ing around complaining a b o u t w h a t t h e y believe is wrong with the country, they are going out and trying to fix it themselves. They are out there every day, rain or shine, speaking out for what they believe in, and for that, I support them.

from Page 5Fast food

Related fears about fat causing heart disease and raising cholesterol are also overstated, but that is beyond the scope of this article. For more information on that topic, read Dr. Mary Enig’s KnowYourFats.

At the end of the day, companies want money, and they get money by competing with other companies. This is true for McDonald’s, and it is true of Whole Foods, Kashi and any other “health food” brand you can think of. If fast food still seems to be a horribly unhealthy creation, consider why. Was it a news report? Word of mouth? Somewhere on the internet? Where there is money, there is corruption, and the search for healthier food has created a large market. Without sounding overly conspiratory, would not General Mills like you to hear that their product is better than bacon and eggs? I do not condone eating at McDonald’s every day, but stop with the “burgers will kill you” tripe. I promise they will not.

Stopping in both Madison and Chicago this last week, I have had the fortune of seeing two sets of Occupy protestors. In Madison, a man stepped out of a rainy tent to call out something political to me as I walked out of Monona Terrace. In Chicago, protestors lined the sidewalks of a business center, clanking on bells, drums and improvised percussive instruments. They took the word “occupy” literally and stood wherever there was room between fenced-off construction blocks and the crowded Chicago streets. There was passion in the protestors and energy in the air.

The problem with the protests is little phrases which have crept up in both Madison and Chicago: “pro-Occupy movement” and “anti-Occupy movement.” The labels are used to describe a n a s p e c t o f a p e r s o n : “I am pro-Occupy movement,

what are you?” The terms, which started as

labels of convenience, have been morphed by political passion into points of comparison and lines of division. From cafeteria debates to the March protests in Madison and now the Occupy protests, political divisions are becoming personal divisions.

Consider why most high schoolers are not interested in hard politics. The nightly BBC or CNN news is not a popular choice when students flick on their TVs, and the portion of students who relax in the evening with an hour of C-SPAN is even less. News stations often need to make news emotional or include celebrities to jack up ratings.

Politics is not relatable; people do not and should not consider the state of the economy or the beliefs of candidates when they are making otherwise innocent decisions. When people use phrases like “pro-Occupy,” they breach the barrier between political decisions and personal characteristics, two completely independent traits. If we do not believe politics affects our everyday lives, why do we think these political differences are reflections on deep and unchangeable aspects of our characters?

For one, political values are often born out of family beliefs. If a person is inculcated at a young age to believe, say, that evolution is a myth, and they are exposed to nothing else, then they will believe evolution is a myth. They might be called short-sighted or ignorant, but they literally do not know better. They could have a strong fundamental character, but people would be hung on a trivial difference in beliefs.

Politics is creeping into our daily lives. Like sand shifting into Sub-Saharan Africa, it is gradually becoming a presence in places it does not need to be.

I saw someone dressed up as a Tea Partier for Halloween, complete with cup of tea and defamatory mock protest sign. He had a political chip on his shoulder at something as family-friendly as Halloween. Another example is the “going green” theme pervading nearly everything; I cannot even buy cereal anymore without some sort of political or ethical internal debate.

Almost every aspect of society is split along party lines: Religion, family, health, the environment, military and work are all touched by partisan influence. Each side tries to take issues to use as

moral points, as ammunition in the reelection war. The political slant is finding its way into otherwise innocent activities.

Opinions are bolstered by the recent political flurry, and more and more people are starting to identify as a Republican or as a Democrat. This is the fundamental reason for ill feelings between political factions. Saying, “I am a Democrat” (or “I am pro-Occupy movement”) shifts the focus of the discussion from problems and solutions to personal attacks. Critiques of the system are interpreted as personal affronts.

I will admit that politics has always been bitter, and personal attacks may have even been more accepted in the past than they are now. Politics has always been hostile, but only recently has this hostility been spreading to what should be apolitical.

There is more to people than their opinions on tax distribution, and making judgments on people off of their political beliefs is presumptuous. While it is tempting to use the nearby political developments as a convenient start to conversation, consider that views on weighty subjects may not be so telling after all.

“ The bottom 80 percent control only 15 percent. ”

►Patrick Coleman

Protests in Madison and in Wall Street make the country a factious place, but the trend can be turned around.

Dominating seasons for the

Packers and Warriors.

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Meet Ms. Fabian

Every morning, Ms. Fabian wakes up at 5:15 to

prepare for the day. Teachers have until 6:15 to

notify her of their absence. It is Ms. Fabian’s job to

find a substitute by making morning calls to all the

necessary substitutes.

There are some criteria these substitutes must

meet. First, she looks at a substitute’s licensing

because all of Waunakee’s substitutes must have

an updated Wisconsin teaching license. Next, she

tries to choose substitutes who are certified in the

teacher’s subject. If there are no substitutes who

meet this criteria, she chooses someone who is willing

to cover the class.

However, problems sometimes arise on “high

demand” days. Occasionally, there are not enough

substitutes. As a result, a substitute or teacher may

have to teach the class during their prep period.

Without Ms. Fabian, teachers’ absences would be a

much more difficult problem. Ms. Fabian has a key

“behind-the-scenes” role in making the school day run

smoothly.

Name: Ms. PateJob Prior to Substitution: Teacher in Beloit (English 10 and English 11), Forensics Advisor, Newspaper Advisor and helped out with jobs around the school

Why Waunakee: I attended Waunakee High School and was looking for a long term position

Benefit to Teaching: Know kids better and use your own work course

Benefits to Substituting: No grading homework

Name: Ms. DexterJob Prior to Substitution: Proofreader

Favorite Age to Teach: 12-18 years old

Benefits to Teaching: Love seeing the “aha!” moment when kids understand something

Benefits to Substituting: The flexible hours due to my acting job (I do one show per year) and enjoy going from day to day

Most beloved sub

Thirteen and a half years ago, substitute teacher, Sharon Carlson became a substitute teacher at Waunakee. After being a teacher and retiring, she wanted to get back into a schooling job and felt that subbing would be a great way to do it. Even though she lives closer to DeForest, Carlson has stayed in Waunakee over all this time.

Over the years, Carlson has been faced with good days, bad days and many hilarious moments, but one story in particular stands out the most. She explains, “I was subbing for Mr. Braun for one of his Dramatic Literature classes. I misread the schedule and went to early lunch. When I went back to the old auditorium, the whole class was there continuing class as usual.” She further stated that the students were behaving very well and she made sure to tell Braun. Even though the students were doing

the right thing, it was still a very comical and embarrassing experience for Carlson.

Times like these make a basis for a great substitute teacher. Almost every student at Waunakee could share a special story or have something sweet to say about Carlson and how she has touched the school. However, one group of students went above and beyond showing their compassion towards her. A few years ago, several AP classes gave Carlson a “beautiful bouquet of flowers and a card to show how much they appreciated me,” Carlson explains. It was one of the best memories she has of working at Waunakee.

In the beginning, she had some rough days after “subbing consecutively challenging classes in one day,” but she stayed. Every student at Waunakee is appreciative of that. Carlson stands out as the sub that everyone knows and loves. The Waunakee staff and students are lucky to have her within the system and around the school.

Caitlin McGuireReporter

What is your funniest memory of a substitute teacher?

“My teacher told us a story of how a woman died on a mountain. I asked if he was the one who killed her, and he paused and never an-swered.”

Bryce Graham, Freshman

Danielle Smith, Sophomore

“When we were talking about Islam in Asian Latin American Studies, my sub started talk-ing about how her son would never get married.

Anthony Nickels and Avery Wescott, Juniors

“One time, a sub started writ-ing on the smart board with a sharpie.”

Taylor Zimprich, Senior

“In middle school, a kid pre-tended to have a seizure. Eventually, the teacher knew he was faking. When he went to the office, he did not get in any trouble because he de-nied it happened.”

Substitute Teachers

Alex Ames’ transition to full-time teachingPurple Sage: What are some benefits to being a substitute and teacher? Alex Ames: The stereotypical answer would be to say that substituting is easy—all you do is throw in a video and play Angry Birds while the students sleep, but that wasn’t true in my experience. Depending on who I was filling in for, subbing could actually be quite challenging. One of the things that I liked about daily subbing was the flexibility. If I needed to do something—run an errand or go to an appointment—on a particular day, I simply wouldn’t accept a job.

However, there is a sense of ownership as a permanent teacher that you

don’t have when you sub. As a substitute, you can’t plan the day’s lesson, decorate the classroom or make the seating chart. Those might seem like mundane details, but I always looked forward to them when I imagined becoming a teacher. To me, however, the best part of being a teacher is getting to know students.PS: Was it difficult to transition from substitute to teacher? AA: For me, the plan was always to be a permanent teacher. In that sense, the transition was a welcome one, but it was a challenge to do all of those things that are a teacher’s responsibility. As an English teacher, the most difficult part of the

job is grading and returning papers in a timely manner, an issue I simply didn’t have as a substitute.PS: How did your first substituting job go?AA: I am not sure if this was my very first job, but early on I subbed for a P.E. teacher at LaFollette High School in Madison, and that day definitely sticks out in my mind. When I saw in the teacher’s lesson plan that we would be playing Ultimate Frisbee, I couldn’t help myself and joined in and played. At one point, in the scrum of a play, I collided with one of the students, and for a brief moment, I was terrified that he would be hurt, I would be fired and my dream of

becoming a teacher would be over. It turned out that he wasn’t even phased, and I pretended it didn’t hurt while wincing and casually taking myself out of the game.PS: Are there any things you do differently as a teacher?AA: Yes and no. When I was a long-term substitute, my job was essentially the same as it is now as a permanent teacher. I certainly do things differently now, though, than when I worked as a daily sub. In that role, I felt like it was my job to follow the teacher’s lesson plan as closely as possible, and since I was usually subbing for classes in subjects other than English, I didn’t feel comfortable making any

changes. However, now that I am the one making the plans, I don’t hesitate to deviate from the plotted course when I feel it would benefit students. Beyond that, I devote a lot more time to my job now—not just grading papers, but coming to school early to meet with students, getting involved in activities like One Act, responding to questions from students via email. All of those things are part of my job as a teacher and were not there when I subbed for a different teacher, and often a different school, each day.

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Two students travel to Spanish-speaking countriesCaroline PatzDanielle SchiestleReporters

The experience of traveling abroad is one that few Waunakee students have had.

Senior Kendra Pilon had the opportunity this past summer to travel to Nicaragua with the Spanish Club. Pilon made her decision to travel to Nicaragua because she “was curious to see how other people lived in different countries, and this was the perfect opportunity.”

Pi lon, a long with other s tudents t ak ing span i sh , experienced many differences between Nicaragua and the United States. When asked about these differences, Pilon replied “Nicaragua is extremely different from the United States. I noticed that it was a lot more relaxed, everyone seemed to know everyone and people just seemed genuinely happy. In the United States, we are so consumed with work and school that we forget to enjoy the little things in life. Also, there was not as much materialism as there seems to be in the United States.

Nicaragua is a poorer country, so they really enjoy each others’ company rather than material things.”

These differences have helped a number of Waunakee students realize how fortunate they truly are compared to the rest of the world. Pilon seems to agree. “My trip to Nicaragua was definitely eye-opening. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we can not be thankful enough for what we have. It sounds cliché, but the poverty in Nicaragua really taught us to appreciate all the things that we take for granted in life because some people are not as fortunate.”

M a n y m e m o r i e s w e r e made, but one stood out for Pilon. “My favorite memory in Nicaragua was when my roommate, Hannah Korb, and I were joking about bats flying into our bedroom at night since we didn’t have a ceiling on some parts of our house. The first morning, I woke up at five a.m. and heard flapping in my bed. I immediately woke Hannah, and we flew out of the room. Unfortunately, we didn’t know how to say ‘bat’ in Spanish, so we had to act it out for our host

family. Luckily, our host family was able to kill the bat with a shovel. It was so embarrassing and scary, but now we look back on it and laugh.”

T he s tuden t s a l so d id some volunteer work while in Nicaragua. Pilon declared that “the most unique thing about our trip was definitely our visits to two of Nicaragua’s schools. It was amazing how small they were. Both schools we went to only contained one classroom, and kids of all ages were taught together. In one school, we raised enough money to help build them a bathroom, something we take for granted. The children were so sweet. We taught them the Hokey Pokey and Red Light, Green Light.”

Being able to experience a different culture is a unique learning experience and a great way to broaden one’s horizons. When asked, Pilon agreed that other Waunakee High School s tudents should take the opportunity to travel or study abroad. “If you get the chance to study abroad, do it. It takes you out of your comfort zone. I loved being able to experience a different way of living. Plus, you are able to practice your foreign language skills.”

Kendra Pilon

Kayla HansonJunior Kayla Hanson also

decided to go to a Spanish-speaking country. She chose to spend a little under two months of her summer in a place that is a much farther away than Florida, California or Mexico: some of the usual vacation hotspots.

Hanson went to Lima, Peru from June 24 through August 11, 2011. Hanson said she chose the country because “my mother has a work friend originally from Peru, and she still has family down there. Her friend heard I was studying Spanish and offered to let me stay with her family.”

Though very excited to experience life in a new country, Hanson says she was nervous about the six hour flight from Houston to Lima, and she wa s also “extremely nervous about starting school.”

Hanson traveled by herself without going through any o rg an i za t ion bu t stayed with a host family of four with two teenage children.

D e s p i t e b e i n g nervous, Hanson says the trip was both fun and enlightening. Her favorite part of the trip was meeting all of the new people. Though she was only at school

From concert slacks to running shorts

What do r unning shor ts and saxophones have in common?

Both are used by Ryan Gill on a daily basis. Waunakee’s own band teacher has a talent some may not know about. Ryan Gill has ran in hundreds of races throughout his lifetime. He has been running competitively since he was 14. In high school and college, he ran on the cross country and track teams.

When training for a race, he runs up to 105 miles a week for four weeks in a row, including two-a-days. All this running takes time, so Gill sometimes runs as early as 5 a.m. or as late as 7 p.m. due to his dedication.

Gill said his favorite race was the New

Sami GilkesFeatures Editor

York Marathon because of the environment. The race takes the runners through the cleared streets of neighborhoods such as

Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx. He took 119 place out of the 45,000 runners. On a local note, Gill has placed in the top ten of Waunakee’s Waunafest Run the past two years.

Recently, Gill ran in the Chicago Marathon in October, a race of

about 45,000 runners. Gill finished 599 overall and 124 for his age group.

The Chicago Marathon’s route travels through the heart of Chicago including Little Italy, Chinatown, Lincoln Park and the South Side.

Gill says his “positive addiction” to running is a great stress relief and he will continue to keep it as a priority in his life.

“Save Lids to Save Lives,” a simple idea with a huge goal.

Yoplait yogurt will be attaching pink lids to their products through December 31 and will donate 10 cents for each lid returned. All donations will be contributed to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which uses money to fund research for breast cancer.

Student Council has distributed pink boxes around the high school which are located on top of the microwave in the commons, as well as in the school office.

In addition to the high school, boxes have been positioned in every other school in the district. They can be found in the offices

Aidan SchlittlerCommunity Outreach Director

Save Lids, Save Livesof all other district schools.

This event started as an idea in student council because of the number of people affected by breast cancer. Junior Maddie Murphy explained, “At a golf tournament, Crusades for a Cure, I realized how many were affected by cancer and I wanted to bring the cause to Waunakee.”

The community-wide event has started off strong; hundreds of l ids have already been turned in, and the fundraiser still has seven weeks to go.

in Peru for three weeks, Hanson felt attached to all the people she met.

Hanson says that besides the entirely different language and ethnic group of people, “the food was different and school was weird. I had to wear a uniform, my hair pulled back and no makeup or nail polish.”

She says there were also a lot of places, similar to flea markets here in the U.S., where she was able to buy traditional goods. Hanson said, “There were a lot of fast food restaurants like McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut and KFC.”

She also explains that though she thought Peruvians drove on

the left side of the road, they do in fact drive on the right side.

Hanson says that when she first arrived in

Peru, she quickly found out she

was not nearly as advanced in her grasp of the Spanish

language as she thought she

was. She said, “It was a huge struggle to understand everything

or even just a small part of what someone said.” However, she says she

feels she has learned a lot and can speak and understand Spanish much faster than she was able to before her trip.

Pilon and fellow travel partners volunteering and making pottery. (Photos submitted by Kendra Pilon)

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Ron Swanson: A true heroJack RosenberryEntertainment Editor

Sometimes an American comes around who is so American that they live and breathe the Constitution.

He, for it is a he, also works in the government. He hates it though. Ron Swanson is a true American hero. He exerts a sense of power and anger. The best character on the television show, Parks and Recreation, Ron Swanson is a man’s man. He is the best for several different reasons. There are so many reasons that it is smart to only choose three.

1. His love of meat: If there was one thing that Ron Swanson ever loved, it was the Charles Mulligan’s Steak House. One of his favorite foods, apart from steak, is a giant turkey leg wrapped in bacon and all of it wrapped inside of a burger. Most average men like meat, but Ron Swanson adores it. It is kind of like when a duckling imprints on its mother and follows it

forever. This might be weird to read about, but one could learn a lot about the dedication of eating meat from Ron Swanson.

2 . His disdain of the government he works for: Ron Swanson is a staunch Libertarian. He actually hates his job. His main goal as Director of the Parks Department in Pawnee, Indiana, is to destroy the government. He is so dedicated to not doing his job that he put a sawed off shotgun on a stand atop his desk. It points to whoever is inside of his office with the intent of speaking to him. He also has a landmine with the business end pointing outward and a WWII Normandy X off to the side. His uncaring reaches a whole new American level with the fact that he is the director of the Parks Department; and he manages not do any of the work by letting the Assistant Director Leslie Knope do everything. What a champion.

3. His love of the outdoors: What American does not love

the great outdoors? Some people feel that if they go outside, they will turn into losers. If Ron Swanson heard them say that, he would stare at them in such a way that they would explode like those Nazis in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Seriously, Ron Swanson loves the outdoors so much that he would actually get lost on purpose just to get himself out again. That is true dedication.

Ron Swanson is one of the greatest American citizens ever born, as well as one of the greatest human beings ever known. He needs his own show because there is so much that could be done with him. He is the main reason that one should watch Parks and Recreation. I t a i r s o n Thursdays at 7:30 on NBC.

Urban sports are miles of funUrban sports have started

making their way to every corner of the earth. This phenomenon is a force to be reckoned with as millions upon millions of videos circle the web.

With roots spawning from all across the globe, these sports have united the world into one common goal of having fun doing pointless things for no apparent reason. Since the summer Olympics are rapidly approaching, it is time to bring these just as special and exciting sports to the limelight. I believe that these sports should get just as much attention as any other sport out there. So without fur ther adieu my beloved readers, here are my Top Five Urban Sports. Note: I am not saying that these are completely harmless sports, and you should participate in these sports with your own discretion.5. Planking - By searching the word “planking” on Google images, you can find pictures of plankers all over the world. The premise is simple. Lie down with your hands at your side and your toes pointed, so you are completely flat like a plank. You

perform this planking position in creative ways and places. In my opinion, the best planks are the ones that get you to go, “How did they get there?” I have seen planks on top of McDonald’s signs, windmills

and even moving city buses. There have also been variations to planking, including Lincoln Log planking, where multiple plankers will align themselves in the formation of a Lincoln Log house. Many people claim that other crazes like “batmanning” or “owling” are better urban sports, but I still like planking because it was the original. 4. Ghosting - Ghosting is another fun and time consuming urban sport. This sport was started by a few Australian comedians, and the whole world seems to have caught on. To properly ghost, you follow someone in public as close as you possibly can and make your

steps without being noticed. Personally, this is my favorite sport to participate in. Now, I see no harm in this sport, however, I should warn that some people do find a stranger following less than five inches behind them

an invasion of personal space. I know right? How weird.3. Falling in Public - Out of all the urban sports, I feel this one is the most self explanatory. However, for all of you who still would like an explanation, the next time you are in public, pretend to trip and fall down.Now repeat the process. It is hilarious to see people’s worrisome reactions around you. Just make sure that you do not actually hurt yourself because then you look like even more of a dork than before. I remember this one time where I pretended to fall in a Starbucks, and I took a nasty dive and…uh…never mind.

2. Ding-Dong Don’t Ditch - Much like the popular hooligan hobby, this sport starts with you going to someone’s front door and ringing the doorbell. The key difference is that in ding-dong ditch, you ditch after you ring the doorbell. When you ding-dong don’t ditch, you do not ditch, but rather, stay at the door. Once someone answers, you try to keep them at the door as long as you possibly can. Some of the greats can keep people at the door for minutes on end. However, if you are a beginner ding dong don’t ditcher, try setting a goal for yourself: one minute, then two minutes and so on and so forth.1. Parkouring - With its roots in France, parkouring is an international phenomenon that requires extreme physical and mental capacity. Parkouring helps someone utilize the environment around them by jumping, rolling, flipping and almost any other word ending in “ing” you can think of. There have been many parodies of parkouring, the most famous of these being the beginning of an Office episode that involves characters jumping around and yelling, “Parkour!” whenever they perform a stunt.

me. And I can’t go, because I don’t want to.”

9. “And just like that, the one tiny aspect of government I enjoyed was clubbed to death before my eyes.”

10. “I am submitting this menu from a Pawnee institution, J.J.’s Diner. Home of the world’s best breakfast dish: The Four Horsemeals of the Eggporkalypse.”

11. “You had me at meat tornado.”

12. “The whole thing is a scam. Birthdays were invented by Hallmark to sell cards.”

13. “I am off to have a mid-morning pre-lunch with my lady friend, but I will be back in time for lunch.”

14. “I love Food and Stuff. It’s where I buy all of my food. And most of my stuff.”

15. “Crying is only okay in two places: Funerals and the Grand Canyon.”

16. “If you win, you’ll have the sweetest prize of all. Victory over me, Ron Swanson.”

17. “I hope the rest of your day is cool beans.”

17 Ron Swanson Quotes

1. “Leslie has a lot of qualities I find horrifying. But the worst one by far is how thoughtful she can be.”

2. [On fishing]: “It’s like yoga, except I still get to kill something.”

3. “Just give me all the bacon and eggs you have. Wait, wait. I’m worried what you just heard was, ‘Give me a lot of bacon and eggs.’ What I said was, ‘Give me all the bacon and eggs you have.’ Do you understand?’

4. “I’m surrounded by a lot of the women in this department. And that includes the men.”

5. “Well, I’m not usually one for speeches. So, goodbye.”

6. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Don’t teach the man to fish, and you feed yourself. He’s a grown man. Fishing’s not that hard.”

7.“Be proud of yourself. You deserve an award. Not this one, obviously. This one belongs to me. But some other one. Some other lesser award.”

8. “They’ll only talk to you or

A family of to-matoes was walk-ing down the street. There was a mommy tomato, a daddy tomato and a baby tomato. The mommy and the daddy were walk-ing along just fine when the mommy tomato noticed that the baby tomato was falling be-hind. She told the daddy tomato. He went back to the baby tomato and squished him into the sidewalk and said, “Ketchup!”

Chad Millar Math Instructor

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Blink 182 rises again to create greatnessMeghan CaulfieldColumnist

Blink-182 forms the playlist of a generation. They have made themselves the face of the entire pop-punk genre, setting a standard for other bands to strive for and inspiring those who follow.

However, their success did not come easily. Blink-182 has braved it all. From their formation, breakup, re-formation and successful comeback, Blink is here to stay. Blink-182 consists of vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker.

The band’s most recent album, Neighborhoods, was released on September 27, 2011. After their four year hiatus, fans of Blink-182 eagerly awaited their sixth studio album, and Neighborhoods did not disappoint.

The opening track, “Ghost on the Dance Floor,” is a moderate paced pop anthem. The second track, “Natives,” showcases the blend of both DeLonge and Hoppus’ vocals. “Up all Night,” the first released single off of Neighborhoods, is reminiscent of past Blink material, with the addition of edgier elements. The song infuses both a balance of heavy drumming and exuberant guitar riffs. “After Midnight” puts the band’s ability to create super catchy choruses to work. “Kaleidoscope” and “Love is Dangerous” show the more experimental side to Blink-182. On Neighborhoods, Blink tried new techniques such as matured lyrics and dark guitars, easily heard in “After Midnight.”

Regardless of past opinions of Blink-182, Neighborhoods has something for everyone. This is a band that has changed a generation and has managed to grow and evolve their adolescent sound into that of an established band, while still maintaining their roots. Blink-182 headlined the Honda Civic Tour earlier this year promoting Neighborhoods. Mark Hoppus hosts his own television program, Hoppus on Music, on Fuse TV.

Both Hoppus and Barker can also be heard in alternative rock band, +44. You can catch DeLonge in the rock supergroup, Angels and Airwaves.

Battlefield 3 is a great experienceRyan MinorColumnist

As the holiday season rolls around once again, it is time for another rush of excellent games to overwhelm gamers and their wallets.

One of the very first games out of the holiday gates is the much-awaited FPS, first person shooter, Battlefield 3. Continuing off of DICE’s reputable Battlefield franchise, Battlefield 3 brings large-scale infantry and vehicle combat to the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. While this game is certainly one to contend with Modern Warfare 3, it is extremely different in style and game play.

The campaign is standard fare. One where, for some reason, people want to nuke the country and it is your job to stop them from doing so. While the narrative it uses could possibly be called unique, it is simply

way too close to that of Call of Duty: Black Ops to feel confident saying so. It has the same general idea. You are a soldier explaining previous actions to two government officials in the form of flashbacks as you try to explain your innocence and stop Russia from taking over the free world. Then you finally break free and stop terrible things from happening. If it has been used once, it will be used millions of times again. But the campaign is not supposed to offer a thrilling story, it is supposed to offer excellent game play. Between the massive battles, vehicle missions, variety of game play and large set-pieces, the campaign certainly meets its quota for excellence.

Of course, as any blockbuster title to come out these days, it needs to have a very polished multiplayer experience. DICE would not let its fans down and

has delivered with a wonderfully crafted online multiplayer to put fear into Call of Duty. For those of the gamers who played the beta to find what could only be called a buggy mess, let your fears be laid to rest; the multiplayer experience is perfect. The game has been patched, tweaked, balanced and refined into one of the most epic multiplayer experiences there is to play. Coupled with DICE’s Battlelog system, the multiplayer experience feels full and engrossing with enough unlocks and awards to last even the most skilled player for many months to come. Coupled with its sometimes hilariously entertaining Co-Op missions, the online experience is the one to beat. Very much a contender for FPS of the year, this game is not one to miss.

The Son of Neptune is a great read

Is Shakespeare a fraud?Beth ParadisinCopy Editor

William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest authors in the history of the English language. But the movie Anonymous challenges that he was a fraud.

The movie Anonymous tells the story of the Earl of Oxford, Edward de Vere, whom is the rightful author of the works credited to William Shakespeare. Poetry during this time was considered the work of the devil, so although the Earl of Oxford was a gifted writer, he could not have his name attached to such a sin. Therefore, William Shakespeare was his front man. In this film, Shakespeare was portrayed as a drunken, i l l i terate man who has no place in society. He takes credit for all of de Vere’s works and is considered a literary genius, although he is as dumb as a rock.

Now, to see or not to see; that is the question. Roland Emmerich, the producer of many famous works such as The Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day, created this film. While most of his films focus on mass destruction and Earth-shattering story lines, he takes it down a notch in Anonymous. This movie is more of a political thriller, if one had to put it into a category. The actors in this movie were exceptional and their characters were very well played. Of the many characters in this movie, the three actors who play the three biggest characters are, Rhys Ifans, who plays the Earl of Oxford, Vanessa Redgrave, who plays Queen Elizabeth I and Rafe Spall, who plays Shakespeare. The movie was a very interesting take on the origins of Shakespearean poetry. Was it really Shakespeare, or was it all a scam?

Brittney HaukeCopy Editor

Fans of Rick Riordan have anxiously awaited the newest installment of the “Heroes of Olympus” series, The Son of Neptune, which came out on October 4. It was not a disappointment. Currently, Riordan is juggling between two different series; his Greek and Roman mythology based “Heroes of Olympus” and the Egyptian “Kane Chronicles.” The former akways comes out in the fall, and the latter comes

out in the spring. The Son of Neptune starts off

with the re-introduction of our old friend and protagonist from the “Camp Half-Blood” series, Percy Jackson. Percy has lost his memory, and to make this worse, he is being chased by gorgons, the snake-haired sisters of Medusa.

In a last-ditch effort to escape, Percy launches himself down a hill towards a busy highway. He barely manages to land in one piece, knowing that the place he needs to go is somewhere close by. Looking around, Percy notices a maintenance tunnel guarded by two kids in Roman armor with purple t-shirts. He knows that this is the camp he has been searching for.

He is about to head for the door when an old lady appears next to him and tells him her name is June. She also explains to Percy that he has a choice: either leave her to the gorgons and flee to the ocean, or carry her to camp.

Being the overall nice guy that he is, plus the fact that he wants his memory back, Percy hauls June on his back and trucks it over to the maintenance tunnel or entrance to camp. The two guards at the door give him assistance with the approaching gorgons, and he and June make it into the camp.

Percy is shocked to find

himself standing in a huge bowl-shaped valley. He has arrived at Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Half-Blood. Thinking of Annabeth, the only thing he can remember from his past life, Percy pushes forward. Unfortunately, the gorgons grab Frank and lift him up into the air. Knowing Frank’s only chance lies with him, Percy uses his power over the water to grab the gorgons and send them into the river, getting rid of them for the moment.

Once Percy, June, Hazel, and Frank make it to the other side of the river into Camp Jupiter, June reveals her true identity. She is actually Juno, goddess and wife of Jupiter. Now, to reclaim his memory, Percy Jackson will have to trust his new Roman friends and survive the new Roman enemies that await him.

This book was definitely a strong continuation of the series. I liked it even better than the first one. No offense to Jason, but Percy will always be my favorite. His sense of humor is great, and he is a richer character. Not to mention we stuck it out with him during the “Camp Half-Blood” series. Riordan does an excellent job of complimenting all of his former Greek mythology references with Roman ones in this book, especially with drawing parallels between the two. Do not miss this book.

The Son of Neptune is a strong addition to the “Heroes of Olympus” series.

The Son of Neptune is a strong ad-dition to the “Heroes of Olympus” series. (Image from rickriordan.com)

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There are a lot of new comedies this season and many of them will not last long. But there is one that sticks out as having potential.

Up All Night is about two parents struggling to balance raising their baby with their work l ives. Staring Will Arnett as Chris Brinkley, and Christina Applegate as Reagan Brinkley, this parenting duo shows the struggles of raising a child in their busy lives.

Being used to staying out late, their lives changed d ra s t i c a l l y when the i r daughter, Amy, was born. Now it is no longer parties keeping them up late but their crying baby. They go through the normal troubles, such as finding a day care and other kids for Amy to play with. The parenting part of the show is funny, but it is not the part that stands out.

S ince the couple had trouble finding time to raise their daughter, Chris takes a leave at his job as a lawyer, so Reagan can go back to work as a producer for Ava, her best friend and talk show host played by Maya Rudolph.

Originally cast to be the head of a PR agency, her role was switched to a talk show host after Rudolph’s success in Bridesmaids. Ava cannot do anything for herself, so whenever Reagan is gone taking care of Amy she is forced to fend for herself.

Her greatest moments include her tribute video for her soundman Dale, consisting of only one picture and a tax form and forcing her guest to cry to gain the attention her audience.

While Reagan is the only person keeping Ava’s show together, Ava makes Up All Night great. Up All Night airs at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights on NBC.

The Urban Decay Naked Palette quickly became a cult favorite after its release over a year ago in stores nationwide.

The Urban Decay Naked Palette contains 12 full-size eye shadows that would normally retail for $17 each, including five shades new to Urban Decay. The shades include Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked, Smog, Dark Horse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep and Gunmetal. The palette also includes the Good Karma Eyeshadow brush that retails for $26 and a travel-size Eyeshadow Primer Potion. The palette is a great compact size that can fit easily in a purse or makeup bag, making it ideal for traveling for only $48 at Sephora stores.

Notor ious ly known for chunky, glittery eyeshadows, the Naked Palette includes a variety of glitter, shimmer and matte shadows that allow for a wide range of look options. The range of neutral shades in the palette allows for anyone to use this palette. All the shades are very creamy and blend well,

Overall, the shadows are great colors, a great consistency and stay on for long periods of time.

Buying the shadows separately would cost you over $200, so just getting the palette alone is a huge savings.

Not only does the palette include 12 full-size shadows

but it includes an eyeshadow brush, priced at $26. The brush is completely vegan and it is great for applying wet and glittery shadows. Not only does it shadow well, it is also great for applying under-eye concealer. It is not necessarily the best shadow brush I own, but it gets the job done.

The palette also comes with a travel-size primer potion, which

is a little less then half of the full-size product priced at $19 The primer potion in the palette has a more wet consistency then the full-size product and it does not keep your shadows from

creasing as long as the regular size. It still works well and keeps your shadows bright all day long.

The only negative thing I have about this product is the packaging. The shadows and brush come packaged in a very clean looking velvet, brown case. The palette magnetically closes, so there is not a risk of your shadows getting damaged. The cover of the palette is able

to be folded back so you can prop up your palette and see all the shadows, without the cover getting in the way. The down side to this packaging is the velvet case. Even though it looks great, it gets dirty very easily and is a pain to clean.

If you can look past the packaging issue then this palette is worth the investment. You will get so many different looks out of the 12 shades, which look great on any skin tone.

Still not convinced? There are inexpensive dupes for this palette or for colors in this palette that can be found online or at drugstores.

B H c o s m e t i c s . c o m o r CoastalScents.com have 88 warm color palettes, which include many colors in the Naked Palette and tons of others, for less then $25. Do not have $25 to spend, check out ELF cosmetics or Wet ‘n’ Wild cosmetics for similar looking colors. Wet ‘n’ Wild’s trio palette Walking on Eggshells, available at Walgreens and Target for $2.99, has two colors similar to Virgin and Sin.

Overall, the Urban Decay Naked Palette is worth the splurge.

Urban Decay Naked Palette is a bit of a splurge yet is a worthy invest-ment. The palette also comes with the useful Urban Decay Primer Po-tion and one eyeshadow brush. (Photo by Lydia Dorn)

Urban Decay Naked Palette: splurge or save?Is the expensive twelve eyeshadow set really worth all of the hype?

Kelly MartinSports Editor

Mystery photo contestWait, what is that? It is something you have seen before. You know what it is, but you cannot place it. This is a picture of something from around the school. The first person who reaches room 1502 and gives the correct answer to Ms. Rademacher will win a certificate to Kokopelli Kafé for a free drink or treat. The answer must include what the object is and its location. The winner and the cor-rect answer will also appear in next month’s paper.

Comic by Brandyn Liebe

Up All Night: A survivor of the fall ratings season takes control of themidweek primetime slotTommy WieslerColumnist

Sponsored by Kokopelli Kafé

Comic’s Corner

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sports Kelly Martin, Sports Editor

Waunakee’s 21-19 victory over Menomonie on November 12 marked their 35 straight victory and their third straight trip to the WIAA Division 2 State Championship game.

They will face Waterford who comes to the state game with a 12-1 record, their only loss to Wilmot early in the season. Waterford averages about 37 points a game, while Waunakee averages about 45 points a game. Waunakee will face Waterford this Friday at Camp Randall Stadium at 1 p.m.

Coach Paul Martin said, “Our defense played outstanding, causing five turnovers, which

Waunakee football tries for three-peat state titleKelly MartinSports Editor

helped us win the game.”After facing DeForest twice

late in the season, once for the Conference title and again for the Warriors’ last home game of the season, Waunakee traveled to Stevens Point to play in the fourth round of the playoff games against Menomonie. Waunakee had never seen Menomonie before in the playoffs and Menomonie came into the fourth round with an 11-1 record, their only loss from Hudson.

The three-peat seemed as if it would remain only a dream for the Warriors’ as the game started with a Menomonie touchdown early in the first quarter. Senior Nieco Stokke completed a pass to Menomonie senior Lex Pelke,

Waunakee football seasonresults

Regular Season:

8/19 vs. Madison Edgewood: Win, 55-19

8/26 @ Monroe: Win, 57-6

9/2 vs. Mount Horeb/Barneveld: Win, 39-0

9/9 vs. Oregon: Win, 46-6

9/16 @ Reedsburg: Win, 56-0

9/23 vs. Sauk Prairie: Win, 50-0

9/30 @ Baraboo: Win, 62-6

10/7 @ Portage: Win, 55-7

10/14 vs. DeForest: Win, 14-10

Playoffs:

10/21 vs. La Crosse Logan: Win, 63-22

10/28 @ Onalaska: Win, 49-14

11/5 vs. DeForest: Win, 17-7

11/12 @ Stevens Point vs. Menomonie: Win, 21-19

putting up an early seven points. Waunakee fought back in the

second quarter as senior Hunter Darger completed a pass to junior Will Helbing to put the ball on the 27-yard line. Senior Leo Musso broke a tackle for a touchdown to put Waunakee on the board and senior Jack Russel secured the extra point.

In the final minutes before half-time, Darger found senior Max Chamberlin for a gain to the Menomonie 10. Darger managed to underhand the ball to junior Michael Meffert to put Waunakee up 14-7 at the half.

In the third quarter, Stokke ran for a 95-yard touchdown but spiked the ball which caused a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Menomonie’s

extra point went wide, which left the score 14-13 Waunakee.

S e n i o r M a t t W i l l i a m s intercepted a pass later in the third quarter which resulted in another Musso touchdown. Stokke threw a lateral pass to Pelke, who threw to junior Mitch Starkey for a Menomonie touchdown. Menomonie tried to go for two, but the Waunakee pressure forced Stokke to throw an incomplete pass. Waunakee stayed in the lead 21-19.

After a Waunakee fumble, Menomonie tried to push down the field but the Waunakee defense intercepted their fifth pass from Stokke. Senior Connor Scheffler intercepted his second pass of the game.

Late in the fourth quarter, desperate for a touchdown, Stokke went back to pass on a fourth down but junior Dalton Kind pressured Stokke to throw an incomplete pass. The Warriors’ took the game 21-19.

Junior Jacob Ohnesorge said, “It was a hard fought game and both teams played great and we are going to prepare all week to play our best game on Friday and we hope to bring home a gold ball.”

Martin said, “We need to be able to stop their offense, maintain ball control and win the special teams. [To win another gold ball] it would be incredible. There has only been six other teams that have ever accomplished a three-peat in the state of Wisconsin. It would be an incredible feat. It has been an incredible journey also. The boys have worked for this, no matter what the outcome is. They have paid their dues and have written a new chapter for Waunakee. K i c k b u t t . Ta k e names.”

Team leadersWaunakee Waterford

Rushing Senior Leo Musso - 2201 yards Senior Greg Steffens - 1202 yardsCompletion Percent Senior Hunter Darger - 71.9% Senior Zach Fisher - 69.4%Recieving Senior Zach Gaugert - 328 yards Senior Dylan Dessart - 294 yardsTouchdowns Senior Leo Musso - 35 Senior Greg Steffens - 17

Senior Matt Williams (top) runs the ball at the game against Menomonie. Williams had two interceptions that night. Senior Zach Gaugert (bottom) catches the ball for a Waunakee gain against Menomonie on November 12. (Photos by Kelly Martin and Angela Gilbertson)

“ The boys have worked for this, no

matter what the out-come is. They have paid

their dues and have written a new chapter

for Waunakee. ”►Coach Paul

Martin

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FEATUREDPLAYER OF THE

MONTHNICK SEVERSON

Purple Sage: What age did you start playing football?Nick Severson: 9 years old. PS: What got you started in playing football?NS: Watching my brother play football. PS: Have you always played defense?NS: I have always played defense but I have also played offensive tackle. PS: What has been your best game of your high school career?NS: Coming back and winning the DeForest game.PS: What has been your biggest hurdle for you to overcome this season?NS: My injuries.PS: What are you plans after high school?NS: Enlisting in the U.S. Army.PS: If you could send a message out to the team, what would you say?NS: Fight for something you want in life. Play every game as if it was your last snap because before you know it, it will be.

Photo by: Ashley SarnoskyInterview by: Ashley Sarnosky

Zach Gaugert looks back on final seasonZach GaugertGuest Columnist

My senior year of football has been full of fun times, a few hard times and memories that will last forever. Starting the season in the August heat was brutal, and the four to five hour two-a-days were not so fun either. However, being able to spend all of that time with my

best friends made it all worth it. My senior year of football has given me some of the best memories and some of the best times I have ever had. Being able to spend it with all my brothers makes it ten times better. Whether it was dancing in the locker room during two-a-days, walking out into Warrior Stadium for the last time against DeForest or winning the Conference Championship and putting our names up on the press box forever, we made every experience fun and I will cherish this season forever. I could not ask for a better group of coaches. With the amount of time and effort they put in, I can not even think of

a way to thank them for all that they do. Also, the managers put in countless hours setting up for practice everyday and making sure we all have the right equipment. They do all of those things that nobody really wants to do but need to get done. Thank you for all you have done and for making these four years even more enjoyable for me as a player. Finally, thank you to all my teammates. You guys truly are my brothers, and I wish we could rewind to July and live out this amazing journey all over again. This season has been full of unexpected injuries, position changes and other obstacles, but no matter what we stick together

through the good times and the bad. We lay it on the line for each other on Friday night, and I could not ask for anything more. I wish I could just have one more chance to walk into Warrior Stadium with you guys holding hands, but we finished out on top. We are not done though; we have another gold ball to get, and Menominee was the last team that stood in our way on the road to Camp Randall. Thanks again Warrior Nation for being the best fans in the state, to our coaches and to my teammates for giving me the experience of a lifetime.Thank you,Zach Gaugert #8Compiled by Brandon Cisewski

Sarah Heinemann reflects on last raceSarah HeinemannGuest Columnist

The gun goes off, and my race begins. Distance running has been my sport throughout high school, and it is hard to believe my high school career as a student and runner is coming

to an end. Running on the cross-country and track teams has been a remarkable experience that I would not change for the world. I love the sport and I love the people.

Running was, and still is, a huge part of my high school career, but I never thought I would be a runner. If you had asked me back in sixth grade what sports in high school I would participate in, I most likely would have answered tennis, basketball, and soccer, all of which I loved at the time. When I first starting running back in sixth grade, I joined the cross-country team solely

because there were no other sports offered for sixth graders in Oshkosh, where I grew up. When I realized how enjoyable running could actually be, I was hooked. I continued to do track in middle school but did not pick up with cross-country again until high school. Being on these teams was one of the best decisions I ever made because not only did I get to meet a variety of amazing people, but I also got the chance to excel at something I enjoy.

I will miss high school track and cross-country very much, but I will always have the unforgettable memories of

being on the team. From the cross-country mosh pit at the Janesville Midwest Invitational last year to qualifying for state, there was always something exciting going on. To all the underclassmen, I hope you have a great experience in high school with whatever activities you decide to pursue, but do not be afraid to try new things. At first glance, you may not think you will like it, but you never know; you could find your passion. Enjoy high school while it lasts and make the most of it. Sincerely,Sarah HeinemannCompiled by Sara Freimuth

Five girls’ swimming members advance to the state meet

Freshman Morgan DeWinter swims freestyle at a Waunakee home meet against DeForest on October 18. Waunakee finished second place behind DeForest for the conference title. Even with the second place fin-ish the team still managed to send five swimmers to the state meet on November 12. (Photo by Sammy Kauper)

Angela GilbertsonProduction Assistant

Having placed second in con-ference, the girls’ swim team ac-complished a lot. Many of the girls put up new personal best times in various events during the conference meet and five members of the team qualified for the Division 1 state meet. The meet was held at the Uni-versity of Wisconsin Natatori-um on Saturday, November 12.

Swimmers freshman Allison Pierce, sophomore Elena Patz and junior Elissa Hermsen fared well in their individual events. Pierce competed in the 100-backstroke and finished 17 of 24 with 1:00.07 seconds. Hermsen and Elena Patz got 11 and 14 respectively in the 100 yard butterfly.

Freshman Savie Hobbins,

Pierce, Elena Patz and senior Caroline Patz secured 14 in the 200-medley relay.

Pierce, Hermsen, Elena Patz and Caroline Patz re-ceived 20 in the 4x100 free relay.

Elena and Caroline Patz along with Hermsen and Hobbins finished 17 in the 200 freestyle relay. Although the relay was the last off of the blocks in the final leg of the relay, the group managed to make up the time and fin-ished first in their heat. The relay was 0.11 seconds away from beating the Waunakee record for the 200 freestlye relay.

Overall, the team received 28 of the 43 teams at the state event.

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NBA lockout affects more than just the playersWillie FreimuthSports Columnist

The NBA lockout reached 139 days today, and the players and owners are as divided as ever.

After already cancelling over a month of the 2011- 2012 season, a solution to the labor situation looks bleak at this point. From the standpoint of a basketball fan, one will need to turn to other options this winter to get their full dose of sports.

It is certain that college basketball, which kicked their season off on November 8, will get much more attention this winter. Hockey ratings should

enjoy a healthy boost as their season is under way as well. The Major League Soccer playoffs are winding down with the conclusion on November 20.

Many are looking forward to watching the CCA, the Canadian Curling Association, this winter, which runs all the way through April, just around the time the NBA regular season would be coming to a close. By this time, Major League Baseball will be back, and many’s desires for basketball will be diminished.

Fans are not the only ones negatively affected by the lockout. Cities across the country will suffer economically where

basketball was supposed to be played this winter. Stadium jobs as well as local businesses and restaurants near stadiums will all have to make do without a large portion of their income.

Although basketball officials foresaw this lengthy lockout coming, the players might not have prepared economically for such an idea. It is unlikely that Lebron James will run out of money any time soon, but other high rollers may not be wise spenders. How will Kris Humphries recover from Kim’s million dollar wedding (and divorce) without income this winter? Some players might turn

to other jobs. Shaq could return to the Miami police force and Delonte West could go back to Burger King.

You might ask “Okay, how is the lockout going to affect me?” If you are into video games, you know NBA 2k12 has hit the stores, but what about NBA 2k13? At this rate, NBA Commissioner David Stern and Player Union President Derek Fisher will be featured on the cover and the new game mode put in will involve negotiating collective bargaining. If you are not into that kind of thing, you can come out to the Waunakee fieldhouse and watch some

Warrior basketball. The first boys’ game is on November 29 at home against Baraboo. Girls’ basketball begins on December 2 at home against De Pere.

The overall effect the NBA lockout has on the sports world is broad. Sports fans alike will miss Blake Griffin’s high-flying acrobatic dunks and Kobe jacking up 40 shots a game. If you want to see that, go to Italy; he might take 60 shots a game overseas. The Sportscenter “Top Plays” will not be six dunks every day. On the bright side, however, the Bucks could end up tied for the best record in the league.

Rose Bowl hopefulsNick OsenSports Columnist

The Wisconsin Badgers football team sits midway through the season with a 8-2 record. Although the team will not be able to participate in the BCS National Championship Game, they are still hoping to play in the Rose Bowl for the second year in a row.

The team opened the season with a convincing 51-17 win over UNLV at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers played UNLV to start last season as well, but the game was at Nevada.

UW won its second game with a huge 35-0 victory over Oregon State, also played at home. The Badgers played their first away game at a neutral site against Northern Illinois at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin won the game 49-7, making the team’s record 3-0.

The team’s fourth game was against South Dakota, resulting in a 59-10 win at Camp Randall. UW’s Big Ten Opener was home against Nebraska who was playing its first game as a member of the Big Ten Conference. This game was so big that ESPN’s College Gameday came to Madison to showcase the match as the Game of the Week. The Badgers also won that game, 48-17. UW held their winning streak to six after facing Indiana at Camp Randall.

Their next game ended the winning streak. The team lost a heartbreaker, 31-37, at Michigan State. UW scored first when Russell Wilson completed a pass to Jacob Pedersen for a nine-yard touchdown. After Mike Taylor forced a fumble, Wisconsin recovered and drove

for a touchdown by Montee Ball. In the second quarter, Wilson was sacked on the Wisconsin 0 ya rd- l ine for a sa fe ty. Michigan’s Keshawn Martin rushed for a 34-yard touchdown. Michigan’s quarterback, Kirk Cousins, completed a pass to B.J. Cunningham for a 35-yard touchdown with UW behind by two points. Wisconsin’s punt was blocked and Michigan recovered for a touchdown. At the end of the third quarter, the score was 17-23. Early in the fourth quarter, Cousins completed a pass to Martin, and the two-point conversion attempt was good. Wisconsin rushed 22 yards for a touchdown, and with less then two minutes on the clock, Wilson completed a pass to Ball for a 2-yard touchdown. Wisconsin fans thought the team’s winning streak would continue, but with four seconds left in the fourth quarter, Cousins completed a pass to Keith Nichol for a 44-yard touchdown for a Michigan victory, 37-31.

After another loss at Ohio State, the team beat Purdue, 62-17, at home to give the team a solid record of 8-2.

The team closes out their season at home against Penn State on Saturday, November 26. The Badgers’ hopes for playing in the Rose Bowl are high as they look to travel to California for the second year in a row.

First winter home eventsBoys’ Basketball 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 against Baraboo Girls’ Basketball 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 2 against De PereWrestling hosts an Invitational at 9 a.m. on Dec. 10Boys’ Hockey Waunakee Invitational on Nov. 25, 26.Girls’ Hockey 4 p.m. on Nov.19 against ViroquaGymnastics 6:30 p.m. against Milton on Dec. 13Boys’ Swimming 6 p.m. on Dec. 13 against Sauk Prairie

Junior Will Decorah dribbles the ball around a Merrill player at last year’s state game. (Photo by Lydia Dorn)

Fall wrap-up Cross Country

The 2011 cross country season came to a close October 29 as two of the Warrior cross country runners went to the state meet. Seniors Sarah Heinemann and Taylor Zimprich ran their last high school races at Wisconsin Rapids and took 3rd and 23rd respectively.

Boys’ Soccer With a new head coach this season, the boys’ soccer team ended their season with a 5-2-2

record. The team advanced to the second round of the playoffs and faced Madison West. The boys’ suffered a tough loss 0-4.

Volleyball Girls’ volleyball finished their 2011 season with a 8-5 record overall. The girls’ headed to Ve-

rona for the sectional final game where their playoff run came to an end when the team lost to Verona 0-3.

Girls’ Golf The girls’ golf team concluded their season after advancing to the state meet for the second

year in a row and placed 10 out of 12 teams. Senior Ashley Madden shot +5 in the first round and +13 in the second round at the state meet. Madden recieved second team all state to wrap up her final season at Waunakee.

Girls’ TennisThe end of the girls’ tennis season came after several members of the team competed in the

state tennis event at Nielsen Tennis Stadium. Sophomores Shelby and Tilly Chorney went for the singles competetion. Tilly Chorney faced Lizzy Stanczyk from Plymouth in the first round but lost 7-6(2), 6-0. Shelby Chorney faced Ellie Wilkie from Waukesha South in the first round and won 6-0, 6-0. In the second round, Shelby faced number five seed, Bridget Bellissimo from Middleton and lost 6-0, 6-0. Seniors Mandy Rice and Beth Paradisin recieved a special qualifier for doubles. In the first round Rice and Paradisin faced Casey Fall and Jenny Fassbinder from Hudson and lost 6-2, 6-4. Compiled by Angela Gilbertson

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Blast From The Teachers’ Past

Mr. FritzMs. Ryan

Ms. doucette

Ms. SchaeferHigh School: Napoleon High School, OhioActivities: Intramurals, camping, outside activities Mr. Bower grew up in the small town of McClure, Ohio, which processed the largest amount of radishes in the universe. When he described his high school self, he said, “I was kind of a nerd in high school, in the Boy Scouts and all those kinds of things.” He and many of his friends also became Eagle Scouts as sophomores. One of his interesting memories from high school was all the strange nicknames people in his town had. These included Gitch, Goober, Dude, Hippy and Fuzzy. One of the most memorable was Gooey, who was the local “strange guy” of his little town. The town was so small, in fact, that Mr. Bower only had 32 kids in his eigth-grade class. When he went to a larger high school, he was “kind of a fish out of water because it was so much larger,” he recalled. He said he enjoyed science in high school but never imagined becoming a teacher. When he described his overall experience, he said, “It was a time in the 70’s when it was rather idyllic and a lot different than it is today.”

School: Maplewood High School, OhioActivities: Cheerleader, student council officer, cross country runner

One thing Ms. Doucette clearly remembers from high school is her vehicle. As she put, it was “the coolest conceivable car: a brown conversion van.” It was an icon at her school in Mecca, Ohio. She remembers how students would use the large van as shelter and it was “often the place where we would all seek shelter during a snowstorm after school. There was no back seat, so we would all pile in and just wait for the nearly non-existent heat to kick in,” she said. On top of being without heat, the van did not run smoothly. Ms. Doucette explained, “The van was literally a wreck. I rear-ended a car, ditched the van and was rear-ended, all in this beast. As a result, the emergency break didn’t work. The tailpipe was held up by some string we found in the house. [Also] it stalled almost anytime I took my foot off the gas.”

School: Cactus Shadows High School, ArizonaActivities: Lead vocals and bass guitar in the band the KINGFISH, rock climbing

Mr. Fritz had his share of fun in high school with a few embarrassing moments along the way. He recalled one of his favorite memories and said, “My friends and I camped overnight on the school grounds the night before graduation, came to the school’s pancake breakfast on no sleep, then went home to write my speech for graduation. Ahhhh, to be young again…” He also played the scarecrow in his high school’s production of The Wizard of Oz (see picture), but on opening night he slipped up; he literally fell during the performance in front of everybody. Luckily, he was able to play it off as part of his character.

School: Delavan-Darien High School, WisconsinActivities: Band, glee club, f o r e n s i c s , c l a s s o f f i c e r , softball

Ms. Ryan loved being involved in her high school. She played bassoon in the band, played piano and sang in her glee club, which they called a swing choir. She also played catcher on the school’s first softball team. Since it was the team’s first year, they had to create their own uniforms. They decided to wear blue jeans and made their jerseys with iron-on letters (see picture). Both of her parents were teachers, and her dad was even the football coach at her school. Ms. Ryan was always well behaved because, as she said, “I was scared to do anything wrong because I was sure my dad would find out about it.”

School: James Madison Memorial High School, WisconsinActivities: Swimming, gymnastics, track

Ms. Schaefer fondly remembers how she thought she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. Her senior photo (see picture) and bio were published in the local paper when she was on homecoming court one year, and the article talked about what her plans for the future were. She wanted to major in criminal justice at Platteville, become a policewoman and eventually a C.I.A. agent, all while having a husband and eight kids. She said now, “I really did go to Platteville and probably did party a bit too much, but [I] did not have the eight kids, obviously, as all my students are my kids, and the C.I.A. agent career just didn’t pan out. I guess ‘Freeze, you’re under arrest for not completing your 12 minute run just doesn’t fly.’”

Mr. BowerMs.Schaefer’s senior photo.

Mr. Fritz in his scarecrow costume.

Ms. Ryan’s softball team photo.

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