Park Hill South High School

Volume 15 Issue 8May 10, 2013

2 10 days until Graduation! Cermony is at Community of Christ Church at 7 p.m.

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411 Painting Forever / page 4

DetailThe Few, the Proud / page 8

The Center Wing / page 21

Spotlight ‘14 Looks Forward / page 12

Score Staff Sports in College / page 23

The View / Issue 8 / Volume 15May 10, 2013

Seniors Caroline Chambers and Zack Royle are crowned Prom Queen and Kingphoto by BOB BOHNING

Perspective

.....To the class of 2013: we did it. Well, almost. We have just five days of high school left. Let that sink in.

.....After almost four years roaming the halls of South, there will be no more roaming. No more excruciating hunger

leading up to fifth lunch, no more geese attacks and no more struggling wake ups for a first block that begins at 7:30 a.m. In August 2009, we set foot into South and were at the bottom of the food chain. We’ve gone through all the high school dances, moved up in the pecking order of our respective athletic teams and received awards galore. While some of us may have regrets from opportunities taken or not taken in high school, we’ve all left a legacy. Maybe you went the extra mile on every project or study session, or maybe you were always the one to fall asleep in class

or end up in lunch detention every other week. From the far extremes from both sides of the spectrum, we’ve all left a legacy at South. Whether you’re proud of your own or not, there’s not much you can do to change it in the coming days. The important thing is that high school is behind us. You can be more than ready to move away from home or dwell on your South memories, but either way, it’s time to move on. You’ve established your reputation that will echo through these halls for eternity. Now it’s time for all of us to create another legacy in this new chapter of our life. I’ve enjoyed every moment with my class and I wish every single member of the Class of 2013 good luck in creating an everlasting legacy.

Seniors report to South at 8:45 a.m. on May 20 to leave for Graduation Practice 3

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Walking in the front doors of South on Thursday mornings, you may not be able to see or hear them, but they are there. They are a support group of sorts, getting together to help out the community, their fellow students and each other in an effort to make a difference. Not very many high school clubs can say they had to move from a small classroom to the auditorium because of such high attendance, but South’s FCA group had to do just that this school year. In previous years, they have met in Tom Garth’s communication arts room or the art department’s ceramics room but neither would fit the amount of people that were consistently coming at the start of this school year. “At the beginning of the year for the whole first semester we were having more than 60 people coming together and supporting each other which was pretty incredible considering the numbers we’ve had in the past,” said Garth. “That was due to the students encouraging others and that was awesome.” According to Garth, FCA sponsor, they had roughly 20-25 students or less in previous years. Members of FCA like Sean McCulloch, junior, have some ideas as to why so many people have been coming. “I think it’s grown a lot just because there’s been a lot of kids who want to get more in touch with their religion,” said McCulloch. “[They] see a place to do that at school with people that they’re comfortable with.” What happens at FCA might be different from other clubs at South as for the way that the meetings are run, but they do what they can with the time they have. “We get together and we typically socialize for 5-10 minutes and a student gives a lesson, which can be something they’re learning about themselves or a passage in the bible they want to explain, just different various lessons,” said Mason Keller, senior.

Something that makes this club different from others is that, from the outside looking in, they become more of a support group to each other than anything. “I just like the community and being able to talk with people about this stuff,” said Keller. “[They] know that you’re there for them, they’re there for you.” As a club looking to make a difference in the school, they have upcoming events to help the members and the school to get involved if they wish. FCA meets every thursday morning at 7 a.m. in the auditorium. They are also planning to host a barbeque at English Landing park with other local high school FCA clubs on May 5. Everybody who comes is encouraged to bring canned food to donate to Harvesters. Even with the 40 person jump in attendance, FCA members have not lost their love for meeting with their friends to talk about what they love. “I like being able to meet and talk with fellow Christians at school,” said Perri Miller, junior. “It’s a good way to start my Thursday mornings.”

by ABBY STOKEROne South club’s attendance soared in the 2012-13 school yearGROWING

One might say that will Reed Hughes, senior, will never be successful. Well, he is proving that person

wrong. He and his teammates from South will be competing at the Rugby National Tournament on May 16-18. Yet again, South sports are bringing honor to the school. There is just one thing, though. Rugby is not a school sport. The school cannot officially claim Rugby as a school affiliated sport because it is not recognized by MSHSAA, even though the team is made up of all South students. Despite these circumstances, South Rugby has fielded a team for its fourth year, and is already in national competition. Even without a hired coach, scheduled practice and school support, these young athletes have built a team that is now contending in the national spotlight. Rugby is not part of MSHSAA, the organization that governs sports

and activities like football, because not enough Missouri schools participate in rugby. On top of that, Rugby is not as widely known of a sport. Even some of the players are not fully aware of the game or were not when they joined. “I really didn’t know about it,” said Graham Hoffman, senior, “but I recommend all the underclassmen try it. It’ll be an experience you won’t forget.” Not only is Rugby an opportunity for South students to learn a new sport, they also have a chance to compete at an extremely high level. The teams South will face come May 16 have been selected as the best in the nation, sometimes with the odds stacked against them. Hughes explained, “We’re going to play teams with about 180 kids versus our 35.” It would seem South plays the Cinderella role in the tournament. A lot of the schools they will see have large programs from private schools. Since private schools

do not have to comply fully with MSHSAA, they can give much support to their rugby teams. “Teams like Rockhurst and Aquinas, who are going to be there, have support from their school. They practice five times a week as opposed to once a week for us,” said Seth Cline, senior and team captain. It is a lot easier for programs to build when they have the funding and support from a school administration. Private schools and other schools around the nation actually can beef up their teams with funds, an option unavailable here. South, though, has built their team of off good old dedication and love for sport. Senior Seth Cline said, “Our coaches are all volunteer coaches. They have to take off work early to come work with us. They don’t get paid for it. We’re just a bunch of kids who really love the game, and it’s a huge honor to be competing at this level.”

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Imagine staying at school, not for a test, not for a club, but for an art project... a project that will leave a mark of a students work for years to come. When the AP Art seniors were in need of graduating with a fine arts endorsement they went straight to their own ideas. However, two South seniors decided to pair up for a mural so great in artistic ability. Hunter Pace and Ivanna Ellsworth, seniors, decided to collaborate together.

They teamed up to come up with a way to utilize their talents to represent the community around them. It took time, of course, for them to get this show on the road. The duo had to come up with a design and the location. They choose a cityscape view in the library. That was the easy part. They then had to go around and pitch their ideas to the administration, Megan Carson, art, the custodians, the librarians, the principal and scaffolding companies. “There was plenty of potential for our opportunity to be shut down,” said Pace. “But to our luck, everyone involved was equally as excited as we were. We’re grateful for that. ” Once they had the design they planned to use they went to work. On April 5 they went to the library after school. A scaffold

that was over 20 feet tall was set up and they were ready to go. Pace and Ellsworth only had two days to create this mural. “The time constraint was the most challenging part for me,” said Ellsworth. It took the students over 12 hours to finish the mural. They had to freehand it from a sketch that Pace had made only a few days

before. They worked Friday night from 3 p.m. until around 11 p.m. They continued to work on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. They were encouraged by their parents, Carson and the librarians, who rearranged the library so that anyone was able to see the mural at all angles. “We [were] thrilled with the mural,” said Barb Kauble, media center. “Our goal for the library is a welcoming and open area that is light and enjoyable.” When the mural was done, everyone involved was pleased with the way it came out.

Pace and Ellsworth’s skyline mural will now be a part of the library forever. “The student response has been really positive,” said Pace. “I’ve gotten a lot of compliments about how great it looks and how surreal it is that it seemed to just appear overnight.”

painting FOREVERTwo AP Art students recently created a mural that will last a lifetime by ELIE QUIROZ

“WE [WERE] THRILLED WITH THE MURAL”

IT’S ALL IN THE ART

source: College Board

A look into AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolios

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first place overall and Rachel Schisler, junior, won third place overall 5

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A look into AP Art and its artists Charcoal, colored pencils and clay cover the tables of C206. Each media is meticulously being used to create a true piece of art. “Art is expressing yourself in different ways,” said Heath Turner, senior. While many other AP students are just now preparing for their exams in May, the AP Art students have been working on their ‘exams’ since last fall. As opposed to taking a traditional AP exam at Central Office, these students simply submit a folder to be evaluated on test day. Each folder consists of that student’s concentration piece and various smaller pieces of art. An AP Art concentration is made up of 12 pieces of art that all relate to a central theme. Senior Leah Smith took time in choosing the central theme of her concentration and ultimately decided on a religious theme. “You choose your concentration theme based on something that means alot to you,” said Leah Smith, senior, “[I chose my theme because] I can express it easily and it’s something I don’t get sick of.” However, fellow AP artist Heath Turner, senior, chose his concentration theme fairly quickly. Turner’s ceramic concentration consists of multiple pots stacked on top of one another in different forms. “[My concentration] built off from my inspiration project in ceramics,” said

Turner, “my favorite part [about my concentration] is the glazes...it’s interesting how different glazes combine in different ways.” On the other hand, the C206 classroom is often used for more than just concentration pieces. Senior Savannah Anderson is currently working on portraits and other personal projects in AP Art. Anderson has attempted to create two different concentrations, but was not pleased in the outcome of either theme. However, Anderson is content with using her AP Art class time to work on personal pieces. “I like to look at things from a different perspective and just draw them that way,” said Anderson. Although AP Art is the most advanced art course at South, it is merely a stepping stone to more strenuous college art courses. Many AP artists, such as Turner, are using AP Art and their concentrations to prepare them for college. Turner plans to either become an art teacher himself or major in ceramics. Other AP students, like Smith and Anderson, plan to take art classes in college but only for pure enjoyment. “I’ve always been interested in art...for a while I wanted to be an art major,” said Anderson, “But it’s something I want to do on the side not something I’m forced to do.” Regardless of whether these AP artists plan to major in art or not, C206 is a place where they have been able to truly express themselves. “Art is you on a piece of paper,” said Smith, “It just comes naturally.”

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Senior Leah Smith displayed many of her AP Art pieces at the Park Hill School District Art Fair May 3 through May 5.

Senior Heath Turner displayed many of his AP Art pieces at the Park Hill School District Art Fair May 3 through May 5.

Smith displayed peices of her AP Art Concentration along with religious decorations of her own for the Art Fair.

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“I liked the assemblies...everyone’s a lot more involved than in middle school.”-Eli Moss

Freshman Exec will be hosting a Capture the Flag Tournament on May 10 at 4 p.m. 7

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freshmanFLASHBACKSFreshmen share their favorite memories from their first year of high school

“I really enjoyed my experience on the swim team, like traveling to meets and meeting a lot of upperclassmen.”-Maggie Moyes

“My favorite memory was the awesome Thanksgiving food day my FMP’s put on.”-Talon Taylor

“Debate was fun. It was cool seeing how well I could argue...tournaments were fun, too.”-Robert Neill

“My best memory was getting to walk out on the football field for the Park Hill game...there’s nothing like it.”-Tristan Uribe

know yourRIGHTS

by KENDRA ALLEN and KYLE VANICE

From searches to speeding tickets, you are entitled to several rights

Fourth Amendment. Fourteenth Amendment. New Jersey vs J.L.O. Fifth Amendment. First Amendment. While seemingly random these all impact South students in what they can do. Here at South, students may feel that rights are a distant thought for the future. Some may feel that they do not even apply to them. “When I think of rights, I think of my dad and him reading Miranda Rights, since he is a cop,” said Kalie Jones, sophomore. But all rights apply to high school students. Whether a student is a juvenile, in Missouri this is someone 16 years-old or under, or an adult they are to be treated equal under all 27 amendments. “When I was your age I didn’t have any clue what the fourth amendment was,” said Matt Westrich, School Officer. According to Westrich, one of the more important rights that students need to know about their fourth amendment; the Fourth Amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizures, such as having no warrant. However, there is an exception that applies to public high school students.

“In newspaper you have to know your rights because you need to know what the school has control over,” said Kevin Briody, senior. During the case of J.L.O versus New Jersey, the Supreme Court ruled that school officials can search a student’s belongings without a warrant. However, this can only occur is there is reasonable grounds for said search. South administration have the authority to search vehicles because it is on their property, even though the car belongs to you does not mean that you can do whatever you want with it; school rules still apply. “I think they should do car searches more often,” said Jones. “They are reasonable; they will not search without a reason. Everything they do is to keep us safe.” Many South students would be quick to disagree with Jones. As many believe that searches are and invasion of privacy. “It is a huge invasion of privacy, and I definitely think that our rights at school are limited,” said Emma Woodson. “[Students] have a lesser expectation of privacy at school,” said Westrich. Far more familiar to South students is the Fifth Amendment, pertaining to nearly everything dealing with the law. Many South students have heard the long speech cops will give when they take someone into custody on TV. That essentially is the Fifth Amendment; but, it is also done in real life as part of the Fourteenth Amendment, requiring you to know your rights upon being arrested. “All I know is that I have the right to remain fabulous,” said Woodson.

“I HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN FABULOUS”

Underclassmen Finals- Blocks 2 & 4: May 30, Blocks 1 & 3: May 318

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Being able to come home to a mother and father is just one of the few things many South students are privileged with; however, what about the ones that cannot do so?

Whether it is in the line of duty or behind the desk, over 2 million American citizens are enlisted in the military in some sort of branch, according to findthedata.org. Therefore, at least half that number will have a family whose kids are the ones without a parent home for the majority of the night. The toll it takes on the families can differ largely, between moving across the country, fort base to fort base, or having to be the man of the house while their husband is deployed, every family has faced this at some point. “It makes you appreciate them more when they are home,” said Tayler Lenz, sophomore, whose father has been involved in the Special Forces Unit for a little over a year now. While they are serving our country, there is no catch in the back yard or projects around the house to help with, only a memory and an understanding of their purpose either domestic or overseas. “[My dad] is set on trying to talk us out of wanting to enlist,” said Kyle Reardon, senior, who along with his brothers Conner, sophomore, and Kevan, have had to travel across the country due to their dad’s fulfillment to the Army. When their duty does not involve traveling globally, a “9-5 job” is the best way to describe their lifestyle at home.

“Sometimes he’ll be gone til 10 p.m. or even a couple of weeks at a time,” said Stephen Komar, junior, whose father has been serving for 23 years in the Army. With retirement on the horizon, Komar’s involvement in serving as the father figure at home will soon end. But as he returns home for the last time, life might not be back to normal for his family. “I’m mostly worried about him coming back with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and not being the same,” said Reardon.

Experts believe that PTSD occurs in about 11-20 out of 100 Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars (Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom), according to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. That possibility is likely just as enduring as the fear of death, but there are ways that they are able to cope with that worry. “We Skype as much as possible,” said Lenz, “you have to have faith and trust in God.”

The vast majority of soldiers in the military never actually have to face an opposition while they serve, as only 66,000 are deployed currently in Afghanistan according to President Barack Obama on the HuffingtonPost.com. As of now, the withdrawal of soldiers in increasing and the worried kids and spouses at home can now be relieved.

When called to duty, parents in the military are vacant in the everyday lives of their children

by CJ WHISNANTTHE FEW

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“IT MAKES YOU APPRECIATE THEM

MORE WHEN THEY ARE HOME.”

EVOLUTION

John Flemming, junior, will be studying abroad in China this summer 9

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“9/11 was a hoax! The Illuminati is real! JFK was set up!” These are just some of the conspiracy theories students have probably heard at some point in their lives, whether or not they paid much attention to them is a different story. Conspiracy theories have been around as long as anyone can remember such ask the theory that the assassination of John F. Kennedy was set up due to his opposement to the government doing some things in secret. From the simplest of things that have happened to even the Sandy Hook shooting and 9/11, nothing is safe from conspiracy theorists. People base conspiracy theories off the strangest of things and for the strangest of reasons. Although not many, some people believe them, or at least, acknowledge there is a possibility of it being true. One example of someone that believes there is at least a possibility is Jackson Burnette, junior, said “I’m on the fence about the 9/11 conspiracy theories.” He went on to tell how he knew of the “9/11, JFK, and moon landing, I know

others, but I’m not about to list off 10,000 conspiracy theories.” This helps display the sheer amount of conspiracy theories that exist. Someone could study thousands upon thousands for years, and they still would barely scratch the surface of how many there really are. On the idea of creating conspiracy theories, each person interviewed created their own theory, which included Aaron Bernard, senior, whose theory was “My cat steals my soul when I sleep, I believe it.” The reasons behind people making conspiracy theories can be strange as well, for some of them seem to have absolutely no rhyme or reason behind them. Whether or not people believe in them is another main question. Some of the reasons can be because they sometimes explain things that were not before. Such as when a police report, or when their is a question left unanswered by news reports. Another reason can be to help keep things relatively normal and keeping a pattern with what has happened before, because people don’t like change. From the most elaborate to the

extremely vague, conspiracy theories are around everywhere, and anyone can make one. It does not take the world’s next Einstein to create a conspiracy theory, getting people to believe them however is a different story. The world of conspiracy theories is a vast and barely explored area of opinions, ideas, questionable details and sometimes even humor that anyone can look up for something random that can consume time. Plus, who knows, maybe someone close will become a conspiracy theorist one day and maybe even create the next Illuminati or 9/11 hoax theory.

Students at Park Hill South give their opinions on conspiracy theories and why they existFACT or FICTION?by ANDRE SHAVER

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Congrats to South Paw editors Karlie Bischoff, Shelby Cooper and Sara Parolin on receiving 10

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HOT SUMMERfashionby HANNA BLACK

This Is The End (R)

June 12

James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jat Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson

This star-studded cast is staying the night at Franco’s LA home and wakes to to a cataclysmic apocolypse, trying to survive while playing their real-life character.

Fast & Furious 6

May 24

Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson

The action-packed Fast & Furious franchise is back for its sixth edition. Dominic Torro (Diesel) and his crew are offered pardons for their crimes if they help Luke Hobbs (Johnson) take down a skilled mercenary.

World War Z Brad Pitt, Mireille EnosAfter a zombie pandemic strikes the globe, United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Pitt) travels all over the world searching for a cure for humanity.

“Usually in the summer I just wear a bro tank with some khaki shorts, but my favorite thing to wear in the summer is my Hurley swim trunks.”

“Last year I never remember wearing any high waisted shorts, but I will be wearing a lot of them this summer.”

“Something I typically wear in the summer is cargo shorts and a bro tank. Last summer I would wear my board shorts to the pool but this summer I will wear my polo, shorter swim trunks.”

“Something I typically wear in the summer would be high waisted shorts and a crop top. Something I love about summer is I get to wear my snap backs.”

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Ms. Jones, Ms. Roy and Mrs. Elliot will be graduating from South along with the 2013 class this year

With the school year coming to an end and summer right around the corner, it is hard to focus from 7:30 to 2:38 every school day. Though some students might be planning for vacations or just trying pass their finals, it is time for the 2014 class to start

preparing for their senior year. Senior year can be crunch time or fun time depending on a student’s schedule. For Beau Pieper, junior, it will consist of a lot of homework, studying and AP courses. “It’s crazy that I’ll be a senior next year, but I’m expecting a lot work,” said Pieper. “I’m taking six AP courses.” Pieper is also getting a head start on his college preparations. “I’ve started to look at a few schools that match my interest and majors,” he said. “I’ve also taken the ACT, SAT and have been looking at scholarships. Corey Land, junior, is looking forward to senior year for different

reasons, such as having little to no homework. “I’m taking mostly blow off classes,” said Land. “But I’m also taking College Algebra. That will be my hardest class.” Like Pieper, Land feels it is important to get a head start on college preparation. He has already taken the ACT once and plans to take it again until he is satisfied with his score. Madi Boucher, junior, says her schedule is pretty balanced for next year; however, she plans to be very busy juggling homework, FMP and a job. “I want to challenge myself, but not overwhelm myself,” said Boucher. “I like to be involved but have down time as well.” Whether students are taking challenging classes or classes with little to no outside work, one thing is for sure: senior year really snuck up on these students. “Freshman year seems like not that long ago,” said Boucher. “It’s going to be so weird being a senior next year.”

South’s juniors talk about their expectations for their senior year.by KATIE BLECHINGER

by JESSICA HAYES

“I’m gonna miss the kids absolutely! And the people that I work with; this school is the absolute best

environment to work in. I’ll miss it all. “

friendly facesSAY GOODBYE

JAIMIE JONES HAYLEE ROY JULIE ELLIOT5 YEARS 1 YEAR 15 YEARS

“I got engaged this year and my fiancé lives in Silver Lake, Kan. so I

will be moving.”

“I was offered a job at Oklahoma State University and they will be

paying for my Masters so it is a great opportunity that would be difficult to

pass up. I also have a lot of friends at OSU and it’s really special to me

to be able to work there.”

“I’m retiring after 20 years in this district.”

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“I’m going to be teaching FACS at Topeka Seaman High School. I

also hope to implement a STUCO program that is similar to ours, and eventually I would like to

be involved with the volleyball program.”

“I’ll be working as a development associate, which is basically a

fundraiser for OSU. I hope to eventually go back to teaching at an elementary level when Spanish becomes a part of the curriculum.”

“I plan to substitute teach and continue officiating swimming and

diving all over the metropolitan area. I hope to travel and sleep in

on rainy days, of course!”

“I’ll miss the relationship I’ve established with the students,

especially the ones I’ve known since freshman year because I’ve been able to watch them grow. I’ll also

really miss the STUCO program here at South because I love being

involved in it.”

“I’m going to miss seeing the students who make me smile every day.”

>> log onto phsview.com to watch a video from retiring Athletic Director John Sedler

Senior Countdown is down to five days left until Summer 13

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Biology, Pre-Med“My interest first started with my grandma who has a neurological disorder, so it influenced me to go into neruosciences.”

Bio Medical Engineering“I decided this major because my strong subjects include science and math and both of those are included in my major so I thought it would be a good fit.”

Nursing“At first I wanted to be a nurse, but being in the hospital all freshmen year changed my mind. I wanted to become a nurse and help others as I remember the nurses helping me.”

Construction Management with Mechanical Engineering“I have been passionate about this subject throughout my entire life, so I have known I wanted to do this.”

Neonatal Nurse“I love working with younger kids and with a lot of my family being nurses, they have had a big influence on me pursuing being a nurse.”

Sports Entertainment Marketing“I’ve grown up around sports all my life so this just felt right.”

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four years ofWhile there are many to choose from, here are four everlasting memories from the Class of 2013’s high school days

MAJORSby COURTNEY CLAASSEN

While we were just getting used to the halls of South in our freshman year, the boys basketball team was making their name known all around the state. Thanks to leadership from then-seniors Tyler Keesee, Jon Williams and Matt Robaska, as well as juniors Christian Hildebrandt, Rocky Benson and Adam Schemenauer, the team guided by former coach Anthony Perry got hot at the right time and marched all the way down to the state Final Four in Columbia for the first time in eleven years. While they came home finishing fourth in state, the playoff run was an incredible spectacle.

The outdoor facilities at South took a turn for the worst in October 2010 when over $30,000 in damages were done overnight, thanks to vandalism and destruction. Including the football, baseball, softball and soccer fields, as well as much of the outdoor classroom, South’s playing grounds were terrorized and mutilated by an unknown party. After an announcement made by Dr. Longenecker offering $100 for any helpful information was made, investigation was conducted and justice was served. The culprits of the biggest crime of vandalism in South’s history were reprimanded.

On Jan. 23, something happened at South for the first time in its history. The safety and well-being of the entire student body and staff was put into jeopardy. After a threat was called into the school around noon, precautions were taken as students were held in classrooms for over two hours while police units from all over swept through the school. While many were quick to complain about not being able to go to the bathroom or not being told what was going on, only one thing mattered: the students were kept safe and administration handled everything as perfectly as possible.

Friday nights in the fall have always meant one thing: high school football. During our junior year, South’s Boys of Fall did something none of them will ever forget. Beating cross-district rival Park Hill was something South had only done once in its history, all the way back in 2004. Year after year, the Trojans had South’s number. But on that eventful night at Preston Field, South came ready to play. Thanks to a stellar defensive performance and a clutch big-play dagger by former Quarterback Eddie Sola, it was South who came away with the bragging rights, and it was South who got to storm the field while Park Hill’s students and players looked on.

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Sports can be an important part of any teenager’s life. Most high school students are usually involved with sports associated with the school, such as soccer, baseball or football. A few students at South are part of what is known as an extreme sport. According to the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, an extreme sport is an activity that generally has a high degree of danger. Bleacher Report ranks Motocross as the seventh most dangerous sport. Jack Lysell, sophomore, is one of the few students at South who partakes in this dangerous lifestyle. Lysell has been a part of motocross since he was in seventh grade.

“I grew up around motors and things like that. My dad used to rebuild cars, so it has always been something I was in to,” said Lysell. He described motocross as a sport that is different than any other sport. “There is nothing like it. Getting to go out and ride with your friends is always a great time,” said Lysell. However, like any sport, motocross requires certain gear and equipment. Due to the danger of the sport, riders will always have their helmet on. In addition to their helmet, they will be

wearing a neck brace, boots, chest protector, gloves and riding pants. All of this is paid for out of their own pockets and that still does not include the bike. Michael Morrow, junior, has spent over $3400 on his bike. This includes additions such as new plastics, graphics and a new exhaust. Sophomore Hunter Burch rides a Suzuki 250 and has spent around $12,000 on his bike. Burch has added a new exhaust, suspensions and wheels to his bike. Both confirmed that the price is worth the thrill. “It is such an adrenaline rush,” said Morrow. “It is on my

mind 24/7.” Morrow has been riding ever since he was nine. He started off riding four wheelers and eventually subtracted two of those wheels with the help of his friend David Thibeau, senior. There are those who love team sports, there are those who love individual sports, then there are those who love taking the idea of what a sport is to the next level. No, there is no tackling in the extreme sport of motocross, but a fatal crash can do more damage to you than a roided up linebacker. Extreme sports are not for the feint hearted. Ride at your own risk.

RIDE ONFor some students the thrill of a normal sport is not enough. They need something extreme.

by JAKE PAROLIN

“IT IS ON MY MIND 24/7.”

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It’s the time of year you’ve been waiting on since August 15; the time of year where there are no tests, no studying and no school projects. It’s summer time and the living’s easy. With more than seven hours of free time that opened up every single day, there’s plenty of time to have a great summer. Maybe you just stay in the area and hit up as many concerts and festivals as possible; maybe you focus on the Benjamins and get to working 30 hours per week, or maybe you just have a relaxed summer where you kick it poolside with some friends.

For seniors, it’s the last summer before college. It’s the last time you’re permanently living at home and you might want to make the most of this summer so you can start college off without the regrets of not maximizing your free time of the previous three months. There’s time for vacation, time for some sun and time for some sleep. Don’t be afraid to go out and try a bunch of new or different things. Have some great food at the Italian Festival at Zona Rosa or go out and tailgate for some Royals games. Do whatever you want; but most importantly, MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER. Don’t just sleep away the summer and play video games all day. Get outside and enjoy the nice weather that we’ve been missing. Have some fun in the sun and enjoy the summer of 2013.

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In the mood for some sushi, but do not want to spend a fortune or go all the way downtown? Zara Sushi is the newest sushi restaurant to the metro area, yet it is arguably the fastest growing. Zara provides an excellent, quality sushi while still keeping the prices and waiting times low. The inside has a real genuine feel to it, as opposed to the bar style of Al’s Bar & Grill and Rancho Grande right beside it. It’s overly fancy to the point where you can’t walk in wearing jeans and a t-shirt, but it is also nice enough to go on a pleasant date there. When it comes to the quality of food, you will be amazed that you are paying so little for such a quality meal. Between two people the bill was only $16. I personally love to eat sushi, so the fact that I can go in and eat a bowl of soup and 16 pieces of sushi for $7-8 is a fantastic thing to hear considering if you went to Panera for a bowl of soup and a smoothie you are looking at a $9-10 meal. If you go to Zara, a must have is the onion soup. I do not know why they call it onion soup, because it does not have any taste of onions at all. If it were up to me I would call it awesome soup, because it most certainly has the taste of awesome. As far as rolls go, the California roll is the stereotypical sushi roll and is no doubt delicious. However, if you want to try Zara’s best roll I personally recommend the spicy tuna roll. Do not worry, it is not overly spicy!

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Nara is not just a restaurant, Nara is an experience. Located down in the power and light district of Kansas City, Nara’s atmosphere is filled with modern art and awesome architecture. The inside of Nara is extremely modern. The dining room is fairly dark, with red lights illuminating enough of the restaurant to bring it to life. In the back, there is an open preparation room where you can watch chefs crafting sushi masterpieces. The food was great. The flavor in each roll really demonstrated the work put into making these masterpieces. Nara does not have quite as many soup options but they did have some delicious Edamame, which are small soy beans inside a green bean-like case with sprinkled salt. Edamame is one of my personal favorites at any sushi restaurant when it comes to appetizers, and a definite recommendation. To keep a constant, I had two orders of Spicy Tuna, just like I did at Zara. The quality at Nara was definitely an increase from Zara, but ultimately not worth the price. The entire experience of Nara is definitely worth checking out; however, like every fancy restaurant, the bill does no’t make you feel as good as the food does. The price for me and another person was $50 after tipping. Nara may be rich in great food and exciting atmosphere, but the food does not quite persuade me to go there instead of somewhere a little bit cheaper.

Kato definitely has the median when it comes to the quality and price point between Zara and Nara. Located on Barry Road, the restaurant is casual but lovely on the inside. It is becoming increasingly apparent to me that sushi places take a lot of pride in the restaurant’s atmosphere, and Kato definitely follows this trend. They also follow the four letter word trend, which is not quite important, but nevertheless is still there. Kato’s food will not disappoint. In fact, out of the three restaurants, the onion soup at Kato was my favorite appetizer. The Spicy Tuna was not quite as good as the sushi from Zara, which made it a little bit disappointing because the price point was a little higher. For two people the price was a little over twenty five dollars with a tip. With that being said, the taste of the food was still fantastic and I would definitely recommend Kato to anyone looking for a good place to stop and eat. I would just recommend a place a little bit cheaper for the same quality, if you had the option. However, If you are just craving some soup, Kato is one of the best places around.

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This column has come a long way since its first edition of this year’s first issue of The View. Seeing Sounds, Hearing Colors was its name, an in depth look at Frank Ocean's rise to fame. That first edition of Aeonic Resonance would go on to win a few awards at Mizzou's Journalism Day, as well as the JEMKC awards. Although I am very humbled to be recognized for my craft, my prerogative in writing it was never to impress any judges. For those of you who have enjoyed my column and have consistently read every issue, thank you. I hope you have taken something positive from it, whether it be finding a new musical interest or the way you view new music that you stumble across. One question that I often get after every column: "What does Aeonic Resonance mean?" An aeonic resonance is a sound that rings for eternity, vibrating throughout the fabrics of space and time forever. We all have that song or songs that we hold so close to our hearts because they mean something to us. Songs that will resonate in our mind and souls forever. In a way, that is what I was trying to do with this column: instill the ideas of my own mind as well as the incredible artists that I suggested you to check out. But it means much more than that to me. In this generation, I see rappers and singers rob the American Youth of quality music with a message or meaning. These ignorant artists find a way into your ear drums to twist your mind until you are spoon feeding them the money in your pocket down their throats. As a musician with a hope to touch thousands of lives,

seeing occurrences like this make me sick. I want to change the way people look at the world so that they see it through a cleaner lense. I wish to reshape the minds of those who have been twisted by this generation's morally deranged music. Most importantly, I want the ideals and thoughts that I have instilled in my music to exist for generations upon generations, long after I am six feet under the Earth's dirt and soil. I want to thank the Class of ‘13 for making these last four years amazing. Even in the slightest of ways, you all have shaped me into the

man I am becoming today. As we venture onto different parts of the world and our connections with one another fades, our memories will forever live on in our minds. Last but not least, I want to thank my father. Thank you for blessing me with a mindset that allows me to believe nothing is impossible and forcing an unmatched

drive to succeed upon my heart. Because of you, I have reason to believe that even the

loftiest of goals can and will be accomplished through hard work and commitment and that is what I wish to leave the world with as well. Whether it be a song that reminds you of the first person that you ever fell in love with, the memory of winning that district championship trophy or making a mistake that changed the way you viewed your life and the world around you, those things in high school are going to make you the person you are going to be at the end of the road. Those moments are going to vibrate in your mind and soul forever. This is Aeonic Resonance.

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and the police better investigate both the lockers and student vehicles on campus for drugs. Year after year, student after student, suspensions are made and it never fails; there is always an uproar from multiple members of the student body. The cries of these uproars are always the same. “It’s my car, not school property,” or “It doesn’t harm anyone else,” and the most common of them all, “They didn’t have a warrant; my rights were violated!” For the most part, these claims almost always partially true. But due to Supreme

Court rulings in the past, some of your rights as a citizen are dropped when you walk into the schoolhouse door. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens for unreasonable searches and seizures and also requires a warrant to be supported by probable cause. Most students would believe that they can refuse to submit to a search of their vehicle. But remember that parking permit sticker you signed for back in the fall? You submitted to allowing your car to be searched if the thought that there are drugs or weapons in it existed. And besides, the administration is just doing what the Supreme Court said to do. Thanks to the Supreme Court ruling

in the T.L.O. v. New Jersey case, among many others, a precedent was set with the latin term, “In loco parentis,” meaning in the place of a parent. The staff at South acts as the parents of students when the parents are not there. Believe it or not, the primary concern in school searches isn’t to get anyone into trouble, it is to keep the students of South safe. While it may seem unfair to be subjected to the aforementioned searches, the school has the backing of the Supreme Court to do so. And while the rules may seem unfair, we still know the rules. Avoid putting yourself in the situation to complain by following the rules set forth that ensure the safety of South and all its students.

Once again, Tom Cruise has to save the planet. This time it’s in the film “Oblivion”, a sci-fi thriller filled with action, effects and quality acting. Cruise stars as Jack Harper, a drone repairman who still lives on Earth. Decades ago, aliens called Scavs blew up our moon, and destroyed half of the planet, making most of Earth uninhabitable. Everyone was evacuated to Jupiter’s largest moons, Titan, where they now live. Jack and his partner Victoria (Andrea Riseborough) live together and watch over Earth to make sure these machines that transport’s the Seawater and turns it into usable energy are safe. And yes, it’s as complicated as I’m making it sound. Without spoiling too much, Harper meets and saves Julia (Olga Kurylenko), a woman who crash lands and has a mysterious past. This is really when the movie starts to get exciting, and finally we have a purpose. Cruise is his usually confident self, bringing all of his charisma and prowess to a film that needs good acting. He’s charming, and likable, and Cruise does very well in this role. Riseborough is surprisingly great in this role. She’s loving and supportive, but can get a little crazy. She’s the opposite of Jack’s constant mischief and rule breaking. She is a calming voice, and obedient rule follower.

I loved her in this film. Kurylenko does a serviceable job but nothing truly great. She performs much like you’d expect a damsel in distress to act. Nothing fantastic, but nothing terrible either. It’s just a little bland. Rounding out the cast are supporting characters Beech (a solid Morgan Freeman) and Sally (an equally solid Melissa Leo). There are some really awesome action scenes. There are Oscar level effects in the film, with a fantastic array of houses, spaceships, clothing, and all kinds of weapons. It’s stunning to look at, and really is a gorgeous film.

What the film lacks is a clear plot. It becomes muddled sometimes and the ultimate goal of the film isn’t clear for at least an hour into the film. The excitement factor could use

a boost too. I feel like we were sometimes thrown into an irrelevant chase scene just to keep the audience interested. It could have been improved by showing us more character interaction with Cruise and the other characters. “Oblivion” is what you’d basically expect it to be; a solid work of sci-fi with very good acting, excellent effects, and a muddled plot that could use a little more excitement. It’s definitely not an instant classic, but it’s a good film, that is worth a watch. Just don’t come in expecting to have your mind blown.

Oblivion is a quality sci-fi film, but could use a little more excitement and clarity

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Throughout this school year, Jake and I have shared just a few annoyances from the long

list of things that grind our gears. Despite all my complaining and ranting, I am surprisingly a fairly positive person. As I reflect on my four year journey at South, I have nothing but good memories... aside from a few things that do not even matter now. That is the beauty of senior year; in a matter of DAYS, nothing that happened outside the classrooms will matter anymore. It will not matter who was “cool” or “uncool,” who caused the drama every week or what silly fight you and your friends got into. High school is a finished chapter of your life and college is a new one about to be written. High school has taught me a lot about life and a lot about myself. One of the most important things I learned is probably what took me the longest to learn: do not be concerned about what others think about you. I know, it is a lot easier said than done. I still struggle with this sometimes, but who does not? Once you finally let go of this worry, I promise high school will be so much less stressful and more enjoyable. Another piece of advice for you underclassmen is to make the most of your time here. If you keep up with the whole “South is a prison” mentality, then that is exactly what your high school experience is going to be like. Honestly, I would not want to get my education anywhere else. Be thankful that we attend an award-winning school with countless successful clubs and sports teams. What else could you ask for in a high school? Getting involved with our wonderful school makes the journey less painful. Become a member of every club, participate in all of STUCO’s fun activities and cheer loud and proud at every sporting event. That is what high school is all about, getting involved and making the most of every opportunity. Fortunately for me, I have very few regrets that I have made these past four years. However, I regret more of the things I did NOT do, versus the things I did. So, do everything and be everything. Who cares if it is not cool? Who cares if none of your friends are doing it? More than likely, you will make new friends by stepping out of your comfort zone. Underclassmen, whoever said “time flies” was not kidding. I know to you freshmen and sophomores, four years seems like a lifetime. But I promise it goes by so much faster than you think. It still has not really sunk in that I will be walking across the stage to receive my diploma in just ten days. It may seem forever away to some of you, but that is no reason to start counting down the days until May 2016. It just is not worth it. Instead, like I said earlier, enjoy your time here. Get involved, do not worry about what other people think of you and step outside your comfort zone every once in awhile. That is what makes high school worth all the downfalls and setbacks. And to the seniors of 2013, I sincerely hope you all have enjoyed your time at South as much as I have. Although this column contains more than enough cliches, I am sure most of you can relate. Our final days at South will be bittersweet, but we all have so much to look forward to in college. Until then, let us make our last five days of high school the best ones yet!

WHATGRINDSMYGEARSby EMILY ORVOS and JAKE PAROLIN final word

Well folks, we did it; Another year down and, for some of us, it

was our last year here. I am finally done with high school. Now, looking back on it, this place was not really all that bad. Four long years was my sentence here, but I made it my duty to make all four of those years as fun as they could have possibly been. That is the key to surviving this mad place--you just have to make it fun. It really grinds my gears when you all take everything so seriously. This is my final word to all of you, whether you may be a freshman, sophomore, junior or even a senior, listen up. You are all between the ages of 14 and 18 and you have yet to venture into the real word. The drama, the relationships, the cliques and all the things that matter so much to you right now will mean nothing when you leave and start the next chapter of your life. The point I am trying to make is that worrying about these things is just a waste of your time. Loosen up a bit people. It is not the end of the world if your perfect relationship does not withstand the test of time. Do not hold grudges. Chances are it is usually over something stupid and you will be fine within a few weeks. Save yourself the drama and just learn to let things go. You will be much happier. For some of you, the whole school thing might not be your cup of tea. Here is a fun fact, it sure as heck is not mine. I learned throughout my years here that the easiest way to get by in class is to actually make friends with the teacher. Sounds crazy, right? Your teachers are not as bad as you make them seem and if they are, you probably brought it upon yourself. Sitting in a classroom all day every day gets boring. Try talking to the person in charge of the class for once and you learn that it actually makes class go by a little bit faster. All in all, the four years you spend here will be exactly what you make of them. If you spend your time whining about class or finding yourself in pointless drama that just causes unnecessary drama, you probably are going to hate it here. Those four years will come and go. You do not have time to waste fighting with others or sobbing over things that will not matter in the future. Learn to take the stick out of your butt and start to laugh a little. Make your high school experience as fun as you possibly can. Take advantage of every opportunity presented to you. Learn to pick your battles and learn that not every battle is worth winning. Never allow yourself to become close minded. Always be accepting and make friends with everyone. Walk through these hallways with your head high on your shoulders and the thought that the world cannot bring you down in the back of your head. You are here for four years. Make them count. The memories to be made will be some of the greatest stories for you tell later in your life. Make the most of your high school experience.

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2013 has been an interesting year for the Royals organization. The new season has brought a lot of hope to fans who have watched their boys in blue struggle so badly recently; the team’s last winning season was in 2003 and since then they have never finished better than third in the division and have lost 100 games three times. These are not statistics any fan wants to hear about their team. Fortunately, 2013 looks like it could bring some change to Kansas City. In the off-season Dayton Moore, Royals General-Manager, made a strong effort to rebuild one of the worst starting pitching rotations in baseball last year. So coming into this season the rotation is a million times better in my opinion. We acquired a true #1 starting pitcher in James Shields, who we got from the Tampa Bay Rays for top prospect Wil Myers and other prospects. Also, in the trade we got Wade Davis, pitcher, from the Rays. Both of these guys are now in our starting rotation along with newly acquired players Ervin Santana and Jeremy Guthrie, as well as Luis Mendoza. So, Moore stuck to his word a rebuilt a starting pitching rotation that is actually good enough to get us to our stellar bullpen with a lead. Now to the offense. In spring training the Royals led the

MLB in every major offensive statistic, so coming into the season, like many fans, I was really excited to watch this team hit the ball. So far in 2013 the Royals have hit decently; they are in the top 10 in batting average and doubles, in the top half of the league in hits and runs, but are almost last in the league in home-runs. Coming into the season, the Royals said they

wanted to hit more home-runs; obviously that is not working out so well, but the offense has definitely improved from recent seasons. Overall, 2013 has been a great season already in terms of the Kansas City Royals. They are actually competitive this season. The pitching has been solid, the offense has been decent and they are winning more ball games than usual. What else could you ask for as a Royals fan? They might not make the playoffs this year, but at least they are playing like

the games matter and they want to still be competitive come August. Honestly, I feel like the Royals are one big bat away from doing some really good things. The better solution would be for our young stars, Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas, to pick it up at the plate and help take the most promising Royals team in over 10 years to the playoffs.

by ZAC RICKETTS

The Royals actually look competitive this year and are giving fans a reason to watch

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Balancing a college education with a college sport is a very difficult task and the percent of student-

athletes taking their skills to the next level is very small. For example, according to collegesportsscholarships.com, only three percent of high school senior basketball players earn a scholarship to play in college. However, contrary to the number that most South students would believe, 36 staff members at South were student-athletes in college. There are some surprising names on the list and some obvious names, but each has a story and a reason behind their decision. Some went to large D-1 schools and others went to smaller D-2 or D-3 schools. For the most part, almost all would go back and do it again. Jamar Mozee, special education, spent his first four seasons playing football at the University of Oklahoma, his first being redshirted and the last at Nicholls State for better playing time. Mozee was a running back from 1999-2004. “I loved the traveling; going to different

schools and their stadiums, plus the NFL stadiums we played in. It was a great experience. However, it really was a job. Academics are a major part, but you are given resources and a lot of access to academic tools,” Mozee said. It is a recurring theme to hear former college student-athletes that it is not just playing the sport, it is more than that; it is a job. Bradley Peck, psychology, played golf

and basketball at William Jewell. If he could go back and go through the entire process again, he said he would have a different understanding. “You really are there for the sport, not school. That is not something most going into it understand,” Peck says, “It is a shock to the system.”

Keri Perry, math, even held a record as a basketball player at Brigham Young University. Even though broken four years later, she held the most amount of 3-pointers made at 204. “I even played over in Germany and Switzerland. But I have gotten to the point where I am focused on my children and my family and that is what is most important to me,” she said.  South even has a national champion. Larry Smith, administration, played with the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team as a wide receiver in 1995.  “I especially enjoyed the relationships I built in college, and the camaraderie we had within the team. But really, I was there for school as my parents had instilled in me

since day one,” Smith said. “And it was even better cause Nebraska has so many good programs for its athletes.” Not many high school athletes are lucky enough to take their talents to the next level, but for the small amount that do, they take full advantage of it.

Staf f Sports in Collegeby CHASE WHORTON

Thirty-six South staff members played college sports

The most valuable players from South’s 2012-2013 sports seasonsby DYLAN WORTH

“YOU REALLY ARE THERE FOR THE SPORT,

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Football: Craig Scott, 1st Team All-State and Otis Taylor Award

Baseball: Corey Land, Ace pitcher

Softball: Courtney Land, Team Captain

Basketball: Boys- Anthony Woods, All-State Girls- Madeline Homoly, 1st Team All-State

Soccer: Boys- Adam Weatherly, 1st Team All-State Girls- Courtney Claassen, 2nd Team All-State

Track: Boys- Cody Kildow, Sectionals Qualifier Girls- Jordan Hammond, Sectional Qualifier

Wrestling: Chase Gray, Most wins ever at South

Volleyball: Ashton Anderson, 2nd Team All-StateSwim and Dive: Guys- Liam Huffman, State Champion Girls-Anna Riekhof, 4th in State

Dance Team: Elaina Fopeano, Dance team Captain

Tennis: Boys- Zack Royle, All-State Girls- Adele Royle

Cheerleading: KeeleyShaye Hill, All American

Cross Country: Boys- Tucker Melles, State Qualifier Girls- Erica Guzman, Sectional Qualifier

Golf: Boys- Matthew Barry, qualified for state 2012 Girls- Lindsey Gile, State Qualifier

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Spring has filled the air. April showers finally brought May flowers, students are breaking out the fishing poles and the sun has come out of hibernation. Graduation is also right around the corner, which means the careers of many spring sport athletes are coming to a close. However, for one athlete in particular, her season got cut short. Emmy Hanlon, senior soccer player, got injured in one of the very first games this year. Due to a separated shoulder, she will not be able to play the rest of the season. “It’s been a real bummer [being injured], because it’s my senior year and I decided not to play in college. So this is the end,” said Hanlon. Despite her injury, Hanlon still attends practices and games to cheer on her friends. She said she will miss the younger players and their “inside jokes” more than anything else when she graduates. But until then, she hopes that the team can accomplish their goal of making Sectionals again this year. “I just want the team to be happy with how far we get this season,” said Hanlon. “I think with a lot of hard work, we’ll get to Sectionals.” Like Hanlon, senior Audrey Rothers is also hoping to make her second Sectionals debut, except in track. Rothers began running her freshman year, after she quit gymnastics. Her Cross Country coach saw her potential and encouraged her to run track. Ever since, she has competed in the 100 and 300 meter hurdles, high jump and 4x400 meter relay events. Rothers competed in Sectionals her sophomore year and hopes to return again this season. However, the track team has had a couple setbacks. “We’ve only had three meets so far, and Conference is coming up,” said Rothers. “A lot of meets were cancelled due to the weather, so the team won’t be as ready [to compete] as we normally would.” However, Rothers remains positive as the final days of running track are quickly approaching. She plans to make the most of the rest of the season. “I won’t miss the freezing cold and rainy track meets,” said Rothers. “But I will miss all the girls and the coaches a lot.” Unlike Rothers, senior baseball captain Avery Booth has been playing baseball for almost 16 years. He said that all of his friends played, so he decided to try it also and ended up loving it. Booth currently plays catcher and first base for South and has been a part of the Varsity team for four years. He said that his final season has been “bittersweet.” “[The team] is kind of like my family,” said Booth. “I’ll miss the unity we had between the

whole team.” Although Booth’s high school career is coming to a close, he plans to start a new chapter of his life with college baseball. He is undecided about where he will play, but he has a couple of community colleges in mind. Another athlete planning to continue his career to college is senior tennis player Zack Royle. He will be attending Harvard University in the fall and plans to play club tennis. Until then, he is cherishing his final days with his “team of goofballs.” “This year is different for me because I’m seeing everything differently,” said Royle. “I’m seeing every practice and match as the last time I’ll do this [for South].” Although Royle said he is “ready to move on,” he has several goals to strive for before graduation arrives. “Of course, I want to beat Park Hill. But I also want to grow as a player and play a lot of matches,” said Royle. “I also hope Jim [Geary] and I can win State.” Along with Royle, senior golfer Austin Dorrell also hopes to make a State appearance. The golf team recently shot a team score of 286 at a tournament, which is the third lowest high school golf score in Missouri history, according to Dorrell. He said that this season he wants to stay focused through Conference and Sectionals to qualify for State as a team. “I’m not playing golf in college, so this season is my opportunity to leave it all out there,” said Dorrell. “We have the opportunity to be the best team South has ever had, so it’s cool to be a part of that my senior year.” Although Dorrell will not play competitive golf in college, he said that the sport will stay with him his entire life. He plans to play in a few tournaments this summer, as well as recreationally with friends and family. However, there are several things Dorrell said he will miss about South golf. “It’s a really cool thing to be with four kids striving for the same thing you are,” said Dorrell. “I’m going to miss the camaraderie, the car rides, tournaments and being a part of an awesome team.” With the senior’s last day of school next week and graduation a mere 10 days away, that seems to be the only thing on most of their minds; however, these athletes are set to make the most of their final practices and games.

As the final days of school are counted down, seniors make the most of their last couple games and matches

by EMILY ORVOSthe end is NEAR

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As summer rolls around, the professional baseball season will be in its prime and people will be wanting to head out to the K and enjoy a game. The one thing holding them back will be the high prices of Kauffman

Stadium. Paying for parking, tickets and food is a good sum of money to pay for a baseball game. “I love going to baseball games but the Royals’ games really put a hole in my pocket,” said Ryan Proffitt, junior. For fans wanting to save a few bucks, they can head out to Community America Ballpark and enjoy the Kansas City T-Bones. The Kansas City T-Bones are an independent league team located at Village West in Kansas City, Kan. that can provide some great summer fun. With free parking and cheap concessions and tickets, the T-Bones provide a fun and exciting atmosphere all without breaking the bank. “The games are really fun and cheap,” said Madi Boucher, junior, “I can get everything for about $15.” From the mid-inning contests to the hot dog launch, T-Bones’ games provide excitement at every turn. Their roster may not have big names like James Shields or Billy Butler but the T-Bones still put on a pretty good show for the fans. “Even though it’s a lot of washed up players, the games are still fun and I have a great time,” said Proffitt. The promotions featured also give fans more bang for their buck. Promotions include fireworks, t-shirts, skydiving teams and different themed nights to always provide fans with a reason to come out. However you look at it, the T-Bones have plenty to offer for baseball fans this season as Community America Ballpark provides a great baseball atmosphere for a very competitive price.

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“Dinner and mini golfing because I’ve beat Blake before,” said freshman Taylor Burdiss.

“Texas Roadhouse because they play good music, have good vibes, and has the best steak around,” said sophomores Dylan Propes and Cooper Horn.

“Somewhere cute and fun,” said junior Ryann Smith.

“The Royals game because I love baseball and I’ve always wanted to be on the kiss cam,” said sophomore Kristen Lee.

The “Perfect” Date by MEGAN BROYLES

Whether high school is your time for many relationships or none, it can never hurt to

have some tips while you’re in one. Students at South are in agreeance with the “do’s and dont's” of dating, and that you should be aware of them before committing. Senior Megan Dunn had much to say on this topic. “Always tell the truth. Don’t ever do something you would have to keep from them in the first place,” said Dunn.

When asked in a poll, 60 percent of South students thought this as well, saying that cheating or lying had been the main cause in the ending of their past relationships. Dunn also commented in saying, “It all starts with flirting with other people...which eventually leads to more. If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend keep others out of that relationship.” Sophomore, Dylan Kintner, shared his tips as well. Be honest and don’t bring up the past...the pointless arguments aren’t worth it,” said Kintner. “I learned the hard way that if you aren’t honest about your past mistakes, lying about it will hurt you more than just telling the truth from the start.” Donna Shabazi, freshman, said her

best advice would be to “avoid being boring, and avoid falling into routine in your relationship.” Those are some major “don’ts” people should remember while dating, but that’s not all. You need to remember those “do’s” as well. “Do learn to communicate,” said senior, Logan Thomas. Communication in relationships is often key to it lasting. Not talking about issues with your other can lead to arguments and outbursts. Luckily there are ways to avoid these problems. Taylor Lenz, sophomore, said, “Do take your girl out! Be romantic and spontaneous.” “Do cute surprises for your girl, they love that,” said sophomore, Jake Ditto. “A girl will never get tired of presents.” Some surprises, however, may not be the best. Junior, Olivia Ortiz has first hand experience with not so good surprises. “I had just finished walking for Prom Court”, says Ortiz. “And I came back to find my date with another girl.. Surprise?” Don’t let your date turn into a disaster. Whether it’s your first date, or your two year anniversary. It’s hard to not get caught up in drama and fighting you may experience at some points in a relationship. But those are the times to think about and remember the reason you're with that person in the first place. Junior Sydney Sanders, summed it up by saying, “Have fun and laugh constantly, and always remember dating shouldn’t be a negative thing.”

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Dress to Impress: Casual dates, junior Joey Panella and freshman Vivian Brockman are modeling their causal attire. Example spots: A picnic, the movies, or golfing, Fancy dates, senior Lizzy Juries and senior Daniel Kerwin are modeling her fancy attire. photos by SHAY JACKSON and ALIZA RUSSELL

“Avoid being boring and falling into a routine in your relationship.”

by SHAY JACKSON and ALIZA RUSSELL

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Teenagers want money. In today’s society teenagers want iPhones, nice cars and whatever other material things they can get. Because of this trait among teenagers, more and more of them are looking to get a

job so they can meet their wants. For many South students, balancing time between school and sports is very difficult. With only 24 hours in a day, students must find a way to use their time wisely. Finding time to study becomes even more difficult when you have a job. Junior Max Laney works at Pro Athlete and has trouble finding time for school. “I have trouble completing my homework since I am always tired after my shift is over,” said Laney. Parents also have an influence on many teenagers’ jobs. They encourage their kids to get a job so they learn how to budget their money. Parents want their kids to learn the value of a dollar so they can be smart with their money when they grow up. “My parents made me get a job so I can learn how I should spend my

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money,” said Samantha Roy, junior. “Knowing when you should spend money and when you shouldn’t is very important.” Working during the school week may make money for kids,

but it also requires them to balance work with school, sleep, friends, and possibly sports or clubs. Junior Alex Thurston works at the PAC almost every day of the school week. He has had the job for almost a year, and he

finds it hard to balance work with school. “I have to do my homework before I go in for work. If I don’t finish it in time then I have to stay up late to get it done,” said Thurston. Researchers at the Journal of Educational Research don’t believe high school students should have jobs. These researchers have discovered that having a job in high school takes time away from a student’s studies and affects their academic performance. If a high school student has a full schedule, their time for homework and extracurricular activities is reduced. Junior Eli Williams works at the National and is a caddy for the members. “Working at the National is fun, but it’s difficult to find time to study,” said Williams. The ability to balance school and work is ultimately up to the student, but those who choose to work need to learn how to budget their time. They need to consider what is more important for the future: an education, or pocket money.

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If you do not arrive at school by bus or by parents, then it may be possible to miss the construction at South. Aside from less parking and less appealing scenery, the construction has done little to disturb student life at South; but once summer comes around, that is a whole other story. South is responsible for hosting a multitude of events over summer vacation; whether it is providing academic activities for those who need it, or training our student athletes for the upcoming seasons. “It will be a bit of a hassle, but we (administration) think it will be well worth it,” said John Carr, assistant principal. Summer weight training is somewhat of a tradition at South. It is full mostly of football and volleyball players trying to maintain their required attendance and better themselves for their sports. Others attending are there purely to stay in shape. But this summer, their outdoor activities will have to be altered or relocated. The majority of their agility work was previously held outside on the soccer turf. Starting May, 15 construction will begin building a canopy over the stands at the Park Hill District Stadium. It is not expected to be completed until the end of July. “Coaches will still make good use of the field and hills, but the turf was nice for stations and shuttles that we did, that were actually the hardest.” said Maddie Palmer, junior. The athletes are expected to move their activities to the freshman football field/ discus field/ old soccer field. Or they could make due with the track, but they are not expected to use the varsity football field. “The canopy is to protect the audience at soccer games from foul balls from the baseball field.” said Dr. Dale Longenecker, Principal. This will have the largest impact on the summer weights program, as other construction will do nothing more but limit the choices for parking. South also holds numerous academic functions over the summer, such as summer school, online classes, Adventure Club and now Plaza Middle School’s summer school. Due to additional construction at Plaza, the middle schoolers are forced to attend their school at South since their construction prevents them from even entering the building. According to Carr, there can be anywhere from 150- 300 students at South a day just for summer school. “Ultimately, it is going to be more crowded, and chaotic. But it is something we will be able to handle,” said Mike Nelson, summer school instructor. The building of seven extra classrooms,

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rows of extra locker rooms, expansion of the cafeteria (85-90 more seats) and the rise of the district stadium’s new canopy will indirectly affect almost everyone at South. However, all the benifits next year could make it all well worth it, giving all the other Spring sports besides football a locker room too, but in the meantime it may affect one group of student athletes in particular, South’s mens soccer team. Construction of the canopy at the Park Hill District Stadium will prohibit the entrance of any students or faculty onto the pitch over summer break. This means that over the summer South’s soccer team will not be able to attend their summer camps on their own field. It will be easier for some students, more than others, to look past this temporary intrusion and positively focus on the outcome of the additions to the soccer complex. “I mean, who cares. We can play soccer somewhere else, and the canopy is gonna be sick”, said Daniel Herrejon, junior. Most of the camps over the summer will be held at Park Hill’s soccer or turf football field, and players hope that their last camp in August can be at their own field. “It’s really inconvenient for players to have to prepare at other schools. Playing on the pitch, and on the football field is a completely different atmosphere. And knowing we might have to share the field with Park Hill just makes it that much worse,” said Carson Wells, freshman. This will also interfere with South soccer’s ‘practices’. Every Monday night over the summer the men’s soccer team plays pick up up games with mostly their team players. With no home field to play on, many players are wondering where their team will get a chance to play. “Since we can’t play at the turf, we might just have to play at the soccer field in Wetherby. The field isn’t as nice and there will be a lot of other people trying to play, but there isn’t much much we can do about it,” said Ty Seiwert, junior. The bettering of South could negatively affect a number of its students temporarily, from students enrolled in educational clubs and other summer curricular activities, to school sanctioned team and individual athletic events. But even though this all could come as a big nuisance, many students believe, and desperately hope, that at the end of it they will catch themselves saying, “It was all worth it”.

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Dancing Through the Years

21st CenturyThe most popular dances in this century are all based from three

things: YouTube and hip hop and pop songs. Whether it’s 2006’s “Cupid Shuffle” or this year’s “Harlem

Shake,” they all quickly spread across the globe and start a new dancing trend with the video sharing site. The first major dance to hit the mainstream came out only a couple years after YouTube was invented, the “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid. It played almost anywhere, at weddings, school dances, even restaurants and stores. “We’ve always done it we were little, “ said freshman Maria Hadley. After the “Cupid Shuffle,” the next few years were filled with dances that were from even more popular rap songs. In 2007, “Crank That” by Soulja Boy and “Cyclone” by Baby Bash came out, followed by the “Stanky Legg” by GS Boys and “Pop, Lock & Drop It” by Huey in 2008. Also, in 2009, dances like the “Jerk,” “Wop” by J. Dash, and the “Dougie” (“Teach Me How to Dougie”) by Cali Swag District were huge rap hits. “The “Dougie” is the closest I can get to dancing,” said freshman Kendra Smith. Then, in 2010 and 2011, there were no signs of dances from rap songs fizzling out when dances like the “2-Step” (“UNK”),”Shuffling” (“Every day I’m Shuffling”) by LMFAO, “South Dallas Swag”, and the “Cat Daddy” (Rej3ctz) came out. This school year, the dances turned from simple raps song to more comedic pop songs. Whether it was watching Miley Cyrus twerk in a unicorn onesie, watching people attempt to dance to PSY’s “Gangnam Style”, or watching a group of people randomly start doing the “Harlem Shake” in an office or school, they all had comedic value and made people laugh. “It’s just plain funny to watch people dance to ‘Gangnam Style,’” said freshman Lauren Fricke. The dances in this century are all very similar to each other. They are either easy to learn, have a catchy song to go with the dance, or both. YouTube has played a big part in the capability of people being able to learn all of these dances and without it, people would never be able to say they know how to twerk.

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Itoko Sakaue: Tokyo, JapanVinky Jiang: Shenzhen, ChinaHugo Gothberg: SwedenMarie Trageton: NorwayOlivia Rea: London, England

Widespread preconceived notions can make you giggle, or burn with animosity towards the person or group of

people thinking those dang putrid thoughts. But it is those unspoken (and soon, spoken) thoughts and beliefs, often thousands of miles away from the truth, that define the word “stereotype”. One of what seems to be the biggest widespread stereotypes are the ones between America and the other countries of the world. “[I thought you would be] fat and stupid,” said Olivia Rea, a senior who moved here from England. “ I was quickly proven wrong though. People aren't stupid or fat, [and] you’re big on sports.” Are Americans just going to let people of the world con-tinue to think these sort of thoughts about us? We don’t have much of a choice. Everyday we export TV shows, movies, and music that serve the purpose of letting the outside world know who we are. and give them a distorted view of what daily life really is like here in the US of A. “[I watched] ‘Biggest Loser’ and it gave me a different idea [of Americans]. [The stereotypes] are everywhere--movies, internet, TV shows...[I thought Americans were going to be] social, I guess... Loud. I thought there would be different groups of people like in the movies.” said Marie Trageton, a senior foreign exchange student from Norway. When people hear this, their automatic response is to

snap back with a poorly thought out comeback that consists of a lot of “Oh yeah”s and “well your country”s and maybe a little bit of nervous upper lip sweat. But don’t be alarmed, once they are exposed to this environment, the students don’t find it so hard to handle. “In America I can be me. I can express what I want to without worrying it will make people not like me.” said Itoko Sakaue, a senior exchange student from Japan. So America has its upsides, not matter how long it takes to find them. “Here people are more relaxed and friendly, [you can] say “hi” to people you don’t know. In England, you don’t talk to people you don’t know.” said Rea. “None [of the stereotypes] are accurate. They are based on the differences between the countries, instead of what is the same.”

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