words of a feather October 26, 2011

In This Issue...

The Official Student Newspaper of the Crete High School Cardinals 1500 E. 15th St. Crete, Neb. 68333

Volume 6 Issue 2

Critters create infestation

News

Peace Tea finds popularity among students Page 2

La Voz Hispana Los Latinos se involucran en clubes escolares Page 4

Special Section Immigrants share life-long sories on documentation Page 6

Activities

Freshmen outnumber all other grades in band Page 8

People

Boys’ basketball dribbles its way into season Page 10

Features

Small town graduate proves big in Washington D.C Page 12

Photo by Laura Tercero Teachers and students have spotted small mice, crickets, and spiders roaming the building. Although pest control sprays the school monthly, little can be done to control the amount of critters that creep their way into the high school.

creatures crawl in buildings, plus they go where there is food.” Head Custodian Leory Hillgren said. Hillgren commented about “Ewwww!” OMG! Look how mice can crawl into a at that! That just looks hole the size of a dime. gross..!” Sudents have heard “It’s not like a bad issue, these sayings down the halls I have a few bugs at home and in classrooms. The word and you can never get rid of is that CHS has an infestation them,” Hillgren said. issue. Spiders, rats or mice He also commneted that are in hidden cabinets, crick- this year isn’t any worse; the ets in classrooms, and almost school has always had them anywhere possible. but the custodians try their Creatures tend to go where best to kill them. In fact, the there is warmth according to school has pest control come unitedwildlife.com. in every first Saturday of the “Once it gets cold these month to spray the school

Laura Tercero Staff Reporter

down. Another issue teachers have been seeing is crickets and mice. Last year, around mid school year, biology teacher Dawn Draeger reached in a drawer for a granola bar and instead felt a mouse. “I don’t like rodents,” Draeger said. After her unfortunate expericence, Draeger went to talk to the custodians and asked them to set up some mouse traps. “The custodians do an outstanding job; they do it very well” Draeger said.

Other students have complained aobut how they see spiders in the bulidings. They think that the school doesn’t care. “If it were my issue, I think the mice will gather up as one and they can tackel you as an army!” Junior Jenny Rosales said. Rosales expressed that the school doesn’t care much, She thinks that the school needs to get better control of these species. “I think that they should bug bomb our school and close for two days,” Junior Laken Beyrd said.

If no one gets these creatures under control then who will? Beyrd also commented about how the shop is open throughout the day, speculating on how these animals get into the school. In all, the school still has issues, students complain, and custodians try their best to get rid of them. “You just can’t get rid of them especially in a big building like this,” Hillgren said. Whether they are spiders, mice, or crickets, they still roam the high school floors, cabinets, and drawers.

Handbook addresses alcohol infringements Shaylen Doremus Staff Reporter

Photo by Dulce Castañeda The schools’s handbook policy states that if students are issued an MIP or DUI, they must accept criminal charges in addition to sitting out of school activities for ten days.

It was her first time. The freshman girl thought it would be fun, however; she never thought of the consequences. After taking her first sip, red and blue flashing lights bounced off of the walls. The minor was charged with an MIP. “I think that if you get caught, you have to receive and fulfill the punishment,” Senior Alison Sandoval said. MIP is an acronym for a minor in possession of alcohol. If a minor is charged with an MIP for the first time, he or she can receive a fine from $100-$500. However, this fines can be reduced if the minor chooses to go to an alcohol education class. The second offense can result in an even bigger fine, and the third offense can result in the loss of a driver’s license for an extended period of time. A DUI is a more serious crime. A DUI is driving under the influence of alcohol. If a person underage, or even

of age is convicted of a DUI, he or she can face time in jail for up to 60 days, a $500 fine, and an extended period of time of a license suspension. If the blood alcohol level is less than .15, the license is suspended for six months, but if it is above that amount, the license can be suspended for at least a year. The rules in the student handbook state that if any student athlete participating in athletics is caught in the act of breaking school rules, such as receiving a DUI or an MIP, they must sit out of all events for ten days, plus receive additional punishment from coaches and sponsors. “Last year, a girl who played softball received drug charges, and she sat out for ten days, and she had to run around 93 poles to make it up to the head coach,”Sandoval said. For students who don’t participate in athletics, there is no punishment at all. “There is no punishment unless the crime is committed on school grounds, at a school event, or in school

vehicles. But if the student is hurting others, or is putting others in danger, then there is a problem,” Activities Director and Assistant Principle Jim Moore said. Every year, there are busts and charges given to students most commonly for consuming alcohol while underage. “I don’t know if there is a growing problem in our school, there’s nothing to judge that on,” Moore said. “I don’t think that the problem is getting worse, I just think that the people who do it are dumb and they won’t stop, and if it takes getting in trouble to get them to stop, then fine,” Senior Bailey Burke said. “I think that an MIP is not good, but a DUI is just plain stupid. Why would you drink, then drive? That’s like saying ‘Hey, why don’t I just intentionally hurt others, put myself and others in danger, and spend my life in jail! All just because I didn’t want to ask my parents for a ride home. Not smart at all, just plain stupid,” Freshman Tayler Doremus said.

News

October 26, 2011

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Students question Testing time trouble school lunch quality

Mercy Thatcher Staff Coordinator/ Slots Design

Photo by Emily Behrends

Photo by Emily Behrends

A-lunch students chow down on cafeteria food. Cafeteria food quality and government regulations have been called into question, especially regarding main line vs. Ala Carte options.

Mercy Thatcher Staff Coordinator The grumpy lunch lady with a frown on her face slaps a great big slab of something that looks like it was made for a pig on the tray, and says ‘enjoy’ in a monotone voice. This is the stereotypical view about what is being served to students for lunch in today’s society. “Students are so used to eating whatever they want in as big of a portion as they want, so yeah, they would think school food is nasty,” sophomore Nina Sam said. Despite the common misconceptions, the government decides what portions students are allowed to have and what the schools are allowed to serve for lunch items. “We try to make the lunch menu by what we notice the students chose and like the most,” Food Service Coordinatior Jodi Erickson said. In contrast, the students are complaining that there is not enough variety in the lunches from day to day. “One day it is a pork tender, and the next day it is pork tender with a bun,” Junior Jacob Bratrsovsky said. Many of the students are complaining about the lunch menu not being fresh food

everyday and that they switch the leftover food from hot lunch over to Ala Cart items the next day. “Most of the time the food is not switched over; we don’t take left over chicken patties and slap some buffalo sauce on them for Ala Cart,” Erickson said. “We might warm up leftover soup, but that’s about it.” According to the USDA the correct portions that schools are allowed to offer two meat servings, two

only seeing a sausage patty on the bun and asking where the other meat is they do not know that the egg on the biscuit is the other meat source. The USDA is not the only thing influencing the dietary considerations in the school lunch; so is religion, according to Erickson. “We try to respect all religions and serve what each of them are allowed to eat, that helps with the variety,” Erickson said. “What I don’t understand is why Ala Cart can go up twice in one lunch period and hot lunch can’t,” junior Jorge Garcia said. According to the lunch staff, this is a common misperception. “Hot lunch is also allowed to go back for seconds but they are required to get the whole meal again due to time management,” Erickson said. “I personally don’t have a lot of complaints; I just love food, but some days they just have too many nasty foods put on the menu,” junior Milo Petrzilka said. “We are always open to getting new suggestions for the lunch menu, not a lot of students know that,” Erickson said. “We are here to make the students satisfied so anyone can come in with suggestions any time.”

...anyone can come in with suggestions...” - Food Service Coordinator Jodi Erickson breads, one cup of fruits and vegetables combined and I cup of milk. Schools are allowed to serve three of the five components. “Usually the students get more bread than what is required,” Erickson said. “Another reason for students complaints is the lack of knowledge of the food groups,” health teacher Jebb Hatch said. Foods such as eggs and peanut butter are considered a food in the meat category according to the most recent USDA food pyramid. So while some students are

School Counselors Karen Buchfinck and Jeannie Stec talked about PLAN Testing in a recent meeting. Sophomores are preparing to take the test Nov. 9.

Shaylen Doremus Staff Editor It happens every year. Sophomores undergo a series of tests designed to mimic the ACT, or American College Test, and, therefore, prepare them to take the ACT in the future. “At the time, I thought the tests were long, boring, annoying, and hard...Then I took the ACT. The ACT is much harder, and means more to my college career,” Senior Alison Sandoval said. “We do the PLAN test because it prepares the students for the ACT,” Guidance Counselor Geanne Stec said. The PLAN program helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success and provides information needed to address school districts’ high-priority issues, according to the national PLAN test website. It is a comprehensive

Photo by Emily Behrends

Peace Tea is a popular drink in the school. It is one of the latest fads around.

Kay Meysenburg General Staff “Peace Tea is a product with a purpose. A product to believe in. Peace Tea is Peace, Love and Understanding,” This is what the website peaceicedtea.com says about their product, Peace Tea. A phenomenon is spreading like wildfire throughout the halls, many Crete High School students drink it on a regular basis. “Its like Heaven in a can,”

said junior Laura Benson. Many other students agree. “It’s absolutely amazing,” said junior Matt Scholz. Peace Tea has become so popular, it has an almost cultlike following. “If I could drink only one drink, it’d be Lemonade and Tea Peace Tea,” said junior Richelle Saafeld. So just what is Peace Tea? “Peace Tea is whatever you want it to be,”according to their website. Peace Tea is an iced tea drink that comes in a can that is about 23 fluid ounces including “Brewed

Natural Tea (Pure Filtered Water, Tea), Sugar, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, and Sucralose,” There are 150 calories in each can and 36 grams of carbs and sugar. There are seven different flavors of Peace Tea including Razzleberry, Sweet Lemon Tea, Imported Ceylon Tea, Diet Green Tea, Green Tea, Unsweetened Tea, and Caddy Shack. Razzleberry has more of a berry-like taste. Sweet Lemon tastes like “Lemon peels,” junior Alex Webber said. Imported Ceylon is more like regular tea

“ I thought it was cool that they gave us career options, but I can’t remember what my suggested career was,” Sandoval said. “It was nothing like the ACT, except for the science section. I didn’t think it prepared me for the ACT, but the results that I got were pretty accurate for what I was going to receive on my ACT test,” Senior Emily Manning said. Manning feels like taking the test was a waste of time. “I honestly didn’t think we were ready to take the PLAN test. I don’t think that the test was really worth our time,” Manning said. “I think I have to take it so that I can see what I need to improve on for the ACT,” sophomore Linda Sengdara said. Segndara is not bothered by having to take the test. “I’m fine with having to take the test because it will help me see what the ACT is like.”

Photo by Emily Behrends

Sophmores are preparing themselves for this years PLAN test. The PLAN test is like a preACT.

Peace Tea pleases people New beverage craze hits Crete

guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years. The PLAN can help all students—those who are college-bound as well as those who are likely to enter the workforce directly after high school. PLAN serves as the midpoint measure of academic progress in ACT preparations. The PLAN test has four sections: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The test contains these areas because these are typically the four major areas of study in high school. The test also includes a career exploration component that stimulates students’ thinking about future plans and relates personal characteristics to career options, according to the website.

as is Unsweetened. Diet Green and Green taste like, well, green tea. As for Caddy Shack, its lemonade and tea mixed together. Many people don’t even know what Peace Tea is. “I have no idea what that is,” Nurse Abbie Page said when asked about the effects of Peace Tea on health. However, there are some kids in the school who dislike Peace Tea. “I don’t like it… I think its stupid,” said junior Alan Poteet. “Anyone who drinks it is a poser,” said senior Shane Kraus. For most of these students, Arizona Tea is where it’s at. Many of these kids feel that Peace Tea is a rip off of this other tea brand that came out before Peace Tea. “Peace Tea is for hippies and a spin-off of Arizona,” said junior Caleb White. The Arizona Company not only makes teas, but according to their website drinkarizona.com, they also make tea mixes, smoothies, juice blends, and even bottled water. “Arizona Tea is where it’s at and caring about Peace Tea is for ill-mannered brutes,” Kraus said.

Senior Pictures are due to Room 412 Dec.20

Opinion

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Peace tea is overrated Kay’s korner Kay Meysenburg Staff Reporter/Columnist Peace Tea. I have never witnessed something like this before in my life. This delightful blend of sugar, citric acid, natural flavors, and sucralose is just one of the newest trends that have come to our school. Flavors like Razzelberry, which isn’t even a real word frustrate me; and Caddy Shack, which I’ve been told numerous times by Mr. Hobza is a fabulous movie, still don’t save this product from being overrated in my book. Peace Tea has become so popular that those who sell it are actually complaining about how much teens drink. Why would you complain about how much of something you’re selling? At least you’re making money. Many who are ‘new’ to the Peace Tea craze may wonder where it came

from and how it got started in Crete. That depends on who you ask. If you ask Mason Roth, he started it. But if you ask others, it started with skaters. Some people even claim it started in Wilber of all places. In my opinion, Peace Tea is stupid. Sure, the can looks cool, but that’s about it. It’s an okay drink, but how people basically worship it is stupid. It’s like a cult. Their website talks about how it’s not just a drink, it has a meaning… It’s just a drink for goodness sakes The only thing that is kind of cool about Peace Tea is the price. For a can that’s bigger than most other drinks, 99 cents is a pretty good deal. Most drinks are what, almost two dollars for a 12 fluid ounce bottle? But Peace Tea is 23 fluid ounces of non-caffeinated tea. The can art is kind of neat, too. It makes no sense, but it looks cool, kind of like anime shows such as Naruto, Vampire Night, and Dragonball Z. The cultish following of this drink has gotten so bad there’s even a festival for it. That’s right, a festival. If you want to go next year, it’s in Arizona (ironic isn’t it, considering their biggest competition is Arizona

iced tea?). Pretty soon the people who run Peace Tea are going to take over the world. Everything would have “peace” in front of it and there wouldn’t be anything to drink except for tea. This is bad for people like me, who really don’t like the way tea tastes or how it messes with my digestive system. The company would turn the world into some sort of eternal hippie camp that has to pee a lot. In short, Peace Tea is just a drink people, lets not get angry or offended when people say that they don’t like it. Maybe if teens started to care about school, being respectful to others, world hunger, or any other real problems the way they care about Peace Tea, then maybe we wouldn’t have as many problems in this universe today. Kids, I say get out there and get involved. Go volunteer at something or do something more worthwhile with your time. Spending 99 cents on tea is not a community service. So what if Arizona Tea is where its at? So what if people think Peace Tea sucks? Its just an opinion, like this column, so get over it.

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Drew Amen Emily Behrends Shaylen Doremus Maribel Lopez Kay Meysenburg Jackie Ourada Karlee Reistroffer Laura Tercero Alex Weber

Editorial Cartoonist: Felipe Lopez

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Mrs. Katie Wright

MIP’s, DUI’s should not define us A Few Words From the Words Staff... At the end of the day, we’re all human; therefore, we make mistakes. Yet there comes a point when each of us has the decision to let us correct our mistakes or let our mistakes define who we are. Another option we also have, though, is to stay away from the situation completely. Getting into a circumstance that involves alcohol entirely defines the use of judgment that a person used when deciding what to do that night. Mistakes are little; but getting a ticket for drinking while in high school or drinking while driving is an enormously easy way blow to one’s self image. Drinking in high school is the quintesential definition of carelessness and irresponsibility, both of which shouldn’t define or even be associated with a high school student. High school already comes with so much chaos; who would want to ruin their reputation by the littlest things? Unfortunately, their self image isn’t the only thing that these choices are hurting. Schools that acquire numerous students who get in trouble with the law, gain a disap-

pointing reputation that consists of recklessness and abandonment of good judgment. From the regular students who just show up for the regular school hours to the top athletes that are in three sports, getting an MIP, DUI, or even having the reputation of a partier can ruin everything. Already, that student who chose to intentionally make the wrong decision gives off the impression they are not only extremely irresponsible, but that they can’t be taken seriously. Yet above all else, negligence embodies the overall figure of that person. And let’s face it, people just don’t like people who are apathet-

Having students who have gotten in trouble with alcohol and who are then not disciplined is crossing a different line. We don’t want to be the type of school that plays students because of their abilities and throws aside every bad decision they make which hurts themselves and potentially affects others. Honest, hardworking students making up a team is a better idea than giving certain positions to the top athletes who forget about their teammates and all they work for once the weekend starts. The students of a school are like a handknit scarf. A scarf that was poorly put together can show obvious flaws and ruins the overall scarf. No one would want to wear a scarf that has snags and messed up pieces, right? Since we are all a small fraction of this school, we decide what our school turns out to be. Making good decisions helps not only our school, our classmates, our teachers, but more importantly, ourselves. In conclusion, mistakes are what they are. One can either fix the mistake that has already occurred or better yet, not even put his or herself in that position to begin with. However, hurting one’s teammates, team, group, school, or friends is another idea they should consider before filling their cup up on Saturday night.

“Drinking in high school is the quintessential definition of carelessness and irresponsibilty.” ic, especially when representing a school. While destroying a student’s reputation, multiple students doing the same thing can ruin a school’s reputation, as well. Once schools get a bad rep, it all goes downhill. It could take years to get back to having a decent status as a school system. But hold on, this situation could even get worse.

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La Voz Hispana

Homecoming: Baila Ritmos Diferentes

Mayelin Carranza Reportera

Felicidades a Jeovana Lopez y Shane Kraus por ser coronados rey y reina del homecoming 2011. Esta pareja que fue coronada le pareció ideal a la gente. Hubo doscientos veinte estudiantes y treinta estudiantes del student council. Por todo fueron docientos cincuenta personas en el baile este ano. La música comenzó alrededor de las ocho y como para las nueve todos tenían mas confianza de bailar libremente. Una escena divertida que se miro fue le de la Señora Eckerson y su esposo bailar muy talentosamente una de las canciones. Había una variedad de comidas dulces, ricas galletas, quequitos, fruta, y bebidas. Toda la comida ya no estaba cuando todo termino queriendo decir que también talvez se disfruto mucho de los aperitivos, segun por el comentario de Tom Tran “Una de mis

Foto de cortesia Los Nominados para la realesa de homecoming. (Los Hombres: Izquierda a derecha) Adam Bauer, Corey Kalkwarf, Mitchell Marvin, Shane Kraus, Derek McGinnis Colten Mach, Ethan Renner, Ian McGowan. (Mujeres: Izquierda a derecha) Jeovana Lopez, Shaylen Doremus, Assenet Garcia, Karly Phipps, Macy Sorenson, Caroline Cote, Julie Jirovec, y Nicole Muff.

favoritas partes de el baile fue bailar con mi novia y la comida galletas!” Cámaras sobraban por todos lados. Algunos ni si quieran se daban cuenta que les estaban tomando fotos bailando muy raro. Ahora, todas esas fotos se

pueden ver en la página de facebook, en cada perfil de personas que atendieron. Las memorias sobran igualmente. Kayla Schaben comenta: “Me gusta que el rey y la reina eran como diferentes,

diferentes en que Jeovana no era una animadora y Shane no está en el equipo de fútbol.” La verdad es que todo puedo ser divertido o aburrido dependiendo en como es la persona que atiende. “Creo homecoming fue mejor este año porque mucha más gente vino, había mejor música, y no hubo drama,” Dice Kayla Schaben, “el año pasado, las personas tenían un montón de rupturas de relaciones durante el baile.” Homecoming fue mejor este año o el anterior? Comentarios sobre eso se debaten entre si y no. Esto tal vez debe de ser por la música que tuvo más variedad con DJ Complete Music. No solo hubo música hispana, sino también mucha variedad y diversión de ritmos. Reina del homecoming 2011 Jeovana Lopez dice “pudo haber sido mejor, talvez con otro DJ hubiera sido mejor.”

Latinos Involucrados Elizabeth Santoyo Reportera

Este año, contrario a los años pasados, el número de latinos involucrados en los clubes escolares aumentó. De acuerdo con los patrocinadores de los clubes este año hubo una mayor cantidad de hispanos en casi todos los clubes que ofrece la escuela. Se recomienda a los estudiantes latinos involucrarse en actividades escolares para poder llenar su curriculum. También se recomienda por que les dará una mejor oportunidad en becas para la universidad.

En la escuela hay ocho diferentes clubes que son dirigidos por diferentes maestros con diferentes propósitos. Estos incuyen World Language Club, Prizm Club, Drama Club, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), FSA (Future Scientists of America), FFA (Future Farmers of America), Robotics y Speech. Prizm Club es el único club de la escuela con una mayoría de hispanos. De los noventa miembros, setenta y nueve son hispanos. Sra. Buchfinck comentó, “Prizm Club ayuda a la comunidad, tiene ac-

tividades divertidas, y también presentaciones como en la que participamos en Doane College el 15 de Septiembre.” “Desde que comenzó el club de FFA nunca hemos tenido un solo oficial que sea hispano. Sería muy bueno que este año alguno se atreviera a participar. Siendo hispanos e involucrarse en FFA provee mucha ayuda y más oportunidades de recibir diferentes tipos de becas para asistir a la universidad y tener mejores trabajos y mejor salario.” Dijo Sr. Wittstruck quien es el encargado del club de FFA.

De acuerdo con todos los maestros encargados de alguno de los clubes los hispanos tendrían muchas mas oportunidades en sus futuros trabajos si se involucraran más. La mayoría de los estudiantes se quejan por falta de tiempo para entrar a estos clubes. De acuerdo a con la información de algunas universidades, son muchas las oportunidades que tendrán después, como las becas que podrían recibir. Intentarlo no daña a nadie. Al contrario esto realmente se vería bien en tu currículum.

Teresa Maribel López Reportera “Entre ser o no ser...Yo soy.” Ese es el lema de la malvada Teresa. Las novelas son muy populares entre los latinos. Así como los americanos ven muchos reality shows, los latinos vemos novelas. Una de las novelas más popular entre muchos de los estudiantes en la escuela, es Teresa. “La odio pero a la vez no puedo dejar de mirarla!” dijo, junior, Brenda López. Teresa se trata de una mujer ambiciosa que hace hasta lo imposible para obtener lo que se propone. Al principio de la historia Teresa está en la universidad para ser licenciada y su novio, Mariano, estudia para ser médico. Pero cuando la hermana de Teresa muere, ella no puede esperar para salir de la pobreza entonces empieza a seducir a su profesor quien es un millonario. Y lo consigue. “[Ella] no me cae bien pero la novela esta interesante” dijo, senior, Jeniffer

En breve Prizm Club ban a Roca “Scary” Farm Jéssica Vázquez Reportera Este pasado domingo, Prizm club fue ha Roca Scary Farm a disfrutar del Psycho Path y el “Hayrack ride”. Roca Scary Farm es un lugar para celebrar el día de Halloween que aparentemente es atractivo especialmente para los jóvenes. Por esta razon, Prizm club lleva a sus miembros cada año a disfrutar un rato de diversión. No se pudo llevar todo los de prizm club, se estima que fueron unos veintiséis a treinta miembros llevados en bus. Señora Buchfinck, la líder del grupo, tenía reservado un campamento donde los estudiantes podían ir y acomodarse alrededor del fuego y comer s’mores y salchichas. La señora Buchfinck dijo que a ella personalmente disfruta tanto del viaje, “ No, soy bien miedosa y no me gustan las cosas de miedo, por mi esto no es algo que yo quisiera hacer.” Pero ella lleva a los estudiantes para que los jóvenes salgan y disfruten un tiempo con sus amigos y que se diviertan ellos mismos en Roca. Todos los estudiantes se fueron y formaron sus propios grupos de amigos y

Foto por: Maribel Lopez

Miembros de Prizm Club alrededor de una lumbrada en Roca Berry Farm

fueron a caminar a ver que les llamaba la atención. Algunos quedaron bien asustados mientras otros no les daba mucho miedo. El “Psycho Path” era una de las diversiones en la cual todos se metieron porque se les parecía más divertido y miedoso. Las chicas en particular fueron las que tenían mas miedo y decían que las había asustado mucho. Al contrario, los chicos dijeron que no estaba tan mal y que el año pasado estaba mejor.

Activismo Jessica Vazquez Reportera Por tercera vez, la clase de español para hispanohablantes nivel dos ha comenzado un proyecto de activismo. La Sra. Eckerson explicó, “Aprendemos sobre que es la conciencia política y como es que uno toma acciones políticas y al mismo tiempo practicamos un poquito el idioma profesional.” La primera parte del proyecto les requiere a los estudiantes que empiecen a buscar individualmente temas activistas nacionales o internacionales. Los temas varían entre: obesidad, manejando bajo la influencia de alcohol, embarazo en adolescentes, abortos y el Dream Act. Junior Kenny Baires dijo, “Nuestro tema de activismo es algo que sentimos muy fuerte.”

La segunda parte del proyecto consiste en compartir los diferentes temas y acciones con los otros miembros de la clase y tomar una decisión colectiva entre grupos pequeños para traer el activismo a un nivel local. “Es bueno tener tú opinión y hacer algo que piensas que es correcto,” comentó Vanesa Salcido, junior. El proyecto tiene como meta ayudar a los miembros de la clase a entender el activismo y como ser activistas. Y eventualmente compartir sus conocimientos con los otros estudiantes de la escuela y la comunidad. Como observo junior Alberto López, “Como no podemos votar y hacer pasar leyes podemos poner nuestra voz para que nos puedan escuchar y saber lo que pensamos.”

Reprobando Brenda López Reportera

Martínez. La novela continua cuando Teresa se casa con su profesor pero lo engaña con Mariano y los lastima a los dos. El tiempo pasa y Teresa aprende a querer a Arturo, su profesor, y acaba enamorándose de él. Cuando Arturo pierde su fortuna, Mariano ya es doctor pero rechaza a Teresa. El problema es que Teresa no es tonta, tiene un respaldo... El novio de su cuñada. Teresa le pide el divorcio a Arturo aunque sí esta enamorada de

él.

“Pienso que Teresa es la persona más malvada en el mundo pero es la razón porque la novela es interesante y llena de acción.” dijo, freshman, Ruby Méndez. Angelique Boyer es la protagonista de esta novela. Boyer es nativa de Francia. Crecida en México, empezó a participar en la televisión a los doce años. La primera novela en la cual participo era en Rebelde. Hizo el papel de Victoria (Vico).

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El final de Teresa fue el tres de octubre. Después hubo entrevistas de los actores que participaron en la novela, en el programa Don Francisco Presenta. En el programa presentaron otros dos posibles finales. El original fue donde Teresa fue perdonada, el segundo fue donde Teresa sigue en malos pasos y no cambia, y finalmente el último fue donde Fernando la mata por arruinarle la vida.

La Escuela Superior de Crete concluyó el primer cuarto académico el viernes 14 de octubre con 573 páginas de F’s. “Son más páginas este año por que la clase de los freshman es más grande que la del año pasado”, dijo Sra. Bradley. Con eso dicho, la clase de los freshman son los que más tienen F’s. Como es su primer año en la escuela superior, se supone que les es mas difícil acostumbrarse a estudiar mós y no sólo prestar atención para pasar la clase. Cuando entran los fresh-

man a la escuela superior les cuesta trabajo acostrumbrarse a las reglas de la escuela. Cuando tienen tareas tardes o no vienen a la escuela, los maestros no los van a perseguir hasta que las entreguen. Pero no a todos los freshman les ha ido mal, “Mi clase de hispanohablantes nivel uno en que la mayoría son freshman, este cuarto ha sido la primera vez que no he dado ni una D ni una F”, comentó Sra. Eckerson. “Es diferente este año porque tienes que estudiar mucho, pero voy bien, tengo A’s y B’s”, dijo freshman Gaby López.

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Detras De GuateYankee Brenda Lopez Reportera La gente le ha demostrado desprecio al igual que apoyo a Alberto Perez, freshman. Su gusto por el reggaeton comenzó con su llegada a los Estados Unidos y creció cuando fue comprando los discos de Daddy Yankee. A pesar de los malos comenarios recibidos por sus vidos en You Tube, el no se va a dar por vencido. Paso por paso es como se crea a alguien grande. Alberto toma esos pequeños pasos bajando sus videos y siendo participante del talent show el año pasado. Con el apoyo, o sin el, él piensa lograr sus mentas con sus esfuerzo y el apoyo de sus amigos. LVH: ¿Cómo se te ocurio el nombre Guateyankee? Alberto Perez: Cómo yo soy de guatemala, entonces de allí salio. LVH: Cuéntame sobre tus videos en Youtube. ¿Como se te ocurrió bajarlos? Alberto Perez: Me gusta cantar. Yo quiero ser famoso y ser un cantante. Entonces yo puse mis videos en Youtube para todos los que me conocen.

LVH: ¿Cómo realizas tus videos y con quién? Alberto Perez: Con Armando, Luis, y Chuky; hacemos los videos en mi casa. LVH: ¿Cuántos videos tienes en Youtube? Alberto Perez: Ahorita tengo ocho videos. LVH: ¿Cuáles son algunas de tus canciones? Alberto Perez: Baile Donde Quiera, Baby, En la Noche, y Manos Arriba. LVH: ¿Cómo se te ocurren las canciones? Alberto Perez: Yo las hago. Yo mismo. LVH: ¿Cuáles son tus planes para lograr ser famoso? Alberto Perez: Yo y mi amigo bajamos videos en la computadora, pero mas adelante sacare mis canciones.

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LVH: ¿Piensas lograrlo solo con sacar tus canciones o piensas estudiar música? Alberto Perez: Si voy a estudiar más. LVH: ¿Cuéntame sobre el talent show del año pasado? Alberto Perez: Un amigo que se llama Jhonny me pregunto que si yo podía ir a cantar en el talent show y le dije que esta bien y fui. LVH: ¿Todos estaban gritando tu nombre como te hizo sentir eso? Alberto Perez: Muy bien y orgulloso. LVH: ¿Los malos comentarios, cómo te afectan? Alberto: A mi me vale lo que me dicen.

De que te vas a disfrazar para

Jose Valdovinos Monica Mendez Reportera Jose Valdovinos, jóven de 16 años nacido en Michoacan, México es uno de los miembros del equipo de fútbol americano, uno de los deportes más populares de los Estados Unidos. El quizo mostrar más de lo que le gusta hacer y como es que tiene buenos calificaciones y participa en el juego. Él nos cuenta como es su personalidad en combinación con el fútbol americano. LVH- ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas jugando fútbol americano y qué puesto juegas? Jose- Desde hace cuatro años. Empecé cuando estaba en el grado ocho. Ahora estoy en el grado once. Pienso estar otro año más, si dios quiere. Juego defensa “takle” y siempre soy responsable por la “bigap” y para recuperar la pelota para el equipo. LVH- ¿Nos puedes platicar más de lo qué es el “bigap”? Jose- Es donde esta el centro del otro equipo. Luego esta un “guard” y el “takle” y yo tengo que ir en medio de esos dos. LVH- ¿Por qué te gusta este deporte? José- Me gusta porque hay mucho entretenimiento y te diviertes. También hay mucha agrecividad y a mi me gusta ser agresivo . LVH- ¿Siempre te a gustado ser agresivo? Monica Mendez y Elizabeth Santoyo Reporteras

Jose - De vez en cuando. Cuando te hacen enojar tienes que responder. LVH - ¿No tratas de resolver las cosas en otra manera sin ser agresivo? José - A veces si. Pues uno tiene que guardar la agrecividad en la casa para aventarle al fútbol americano. LVH- ¿Cómo haces para completar tu tarea? José- Cuando llego a mi casa me echo un baño y luego como y me pongo a hacer mi tarea. Empiezo a la ocho y aveces termino a las diez de la noche. LVH- ¿Por qué te gusta enseñar que eres un chico malo si sabemos que tienes buen promedio? José- Porque me gusta divertirme pero al mismo tiempo quiero ser responsable en mis cosas. LVH- ¿Cuándo empe

foto por Laura Tercero zaste a enfocarte más en tus estudios? Jose- Pienso que siempre estuve enfocado en mis estudios. LVH - Eres un Líder Latino, ¿verdad? José- Si, allí tienes que tener buenas calificaciones para representar a los latinos.

¡Chiste!

. “¡Papá, papá! ¿vos te casaste por la iglesia o por el civil?” “¡Por estúpido!”.

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Reporteros:

Yulieth Alarcon sophomore Yo me voy a disfrasar de Campanita. Un vestido verde, medias y unas alitas.

Angélica Vázquez, senior

Octavio Perez freshman

Yo voy a ser un ángel negro. Es solo un vestido negro con las alas negras también.

Yo me voy a disfrasar de brujo. Voy a andar todo de negro, con un sombrero y una escoba.

Abduction

Cristal Cardona, junior Yo compre el disfraz de SWAT en Lincoln. Es un vestido negro, dos cinturones con brillos y una blusa debajo que dice SWAT.

Jeniffer Martinez, senior Me voy a e voy a disfrasar de vampira. Voy a usar una falda y blusa negra, medias rotas, tacones y una capa roja con negro.

de mentiras desde niño y que los que aparentan ser sus papas no lo son. La verdad, que lo deja temblando, lo quieren matar. Él aprende a como sobrevivir, a confiar en sí mismo, y hacer todo porque ahora, lo han dejado más solo que nunca. Si te gustan las películas de acción, deberías de ir a ver esta película. Está es una de esas películas que te pone “ los pelos de punta” cuando la vez. Esta película tiene muchas partes de suspenso y te deja mordiéndote las uñas durante casi las dos horas que dura. No solo eso, pero es un foto de cortesia bonus poder ver al guapo actera que sí es él y empiezan tor Taylor Lautner por esas los problemas. Se va enteran- dos horas también. do que el vivió en un mundo las convierte en problemas. antes los conocimientos que Cambiar una pieza cuando se necesitaran? Si hay dinero para nuevas descomponen es una solución televisiones, hay dinero para temporal. nuevas computadoras. Creo La tecnología se ha conque los estudiantes necesitan vertido en una gran parte de nuestro mundo. Con el re- tener computadoras nuevas y traso tecnológico que dem- disponibles que los ayuden uestra la escuela, no se esta en la escuela. Y si no se pupreparando a los estudiantes ede comprar tantas computalo suficiente para lo que les doras, se debería de considerar invertir en el sueldo de espera. ¿Por qué no mejoramos la un especialista que cuide las que se provee en nuestra es- que ya tenemos. cuela para darles a los estudi-

Mayelín Carranza Josselyn Escobar Brenda López Maribel López Mónica Méndez Elízabeth Santoyo Evelyn Segura Jéssica Vázquez

Consejera: Sra. Janet Eckerson

‘La Voz Hispana’ dentro de ‘Words of a Feather’es producida ¿A quién no le gusta ver por la clase de hisuna película llena de acción panohablantes nivel personificada por un acIII/IV de la secundaria tor tan guapo como Taylor de Crete. Esta sección Lautner? La nueva película del periódico se ha Abduction, es la historia de diseñado para que esun chico, Nathan, cuales patudiantes periodistas dres son asesinado. Después informen y eduquen, de lo que se entera que ellos específicamente en no eran sus verdaderos paespañol y procuren redres y hay gente que lo quiflección y discusión en ere muerto. la comunidad. El conEs una película de mistenido de ‘La Voz Histerio, acción y drama. La pana’ se determina por película tiene un rating de la clase de hispanohabPG-13. Es dirigida por John lantes nivel III/IV, con el apoyo del personal de periodismo escolar, y el contenido no refleja la opinión del pertienen que estar hechos a cuenta que la mayoría de las sonal de la secundaria, La Voz Hispana computadora. ¿Pero qué si no computadoras no sirven. Las únicamente de los eshay computadora en casa? computadoras que parecen tudiantes quienes lo Las computadoras localLa respuesta que usual- tener treinta años, no prencrearon.El propósito izadas en la biblioteca de la mente nos dan es, “Usa las den, son lentas, tienen probde esta sección es pubescuela son necesitadas por computadoras de la escuela.” lemas con el Internet, o no licar la escritura de estodos los estudiantes para La opción de ir a la bib- contienen programas como tudiantes hispanos en completar tareas y hacer vari- lioteca no favorece a todos. Microsoft Word. una vía pública para os proyectos que asignan los Es fácil, accesible y eficiLas maquinas en si están facilitar el aprendizaje maestros. ente tener computadoras a la bien, pero es el no tener a de los fundamentos de Varios de los ensayos y mano. Pero no cuando éstas alguien especializado para escritura y fotografía bosquejos que nos asignan no funcionan. No se toma en su mantenimiento lo que periodística escolar en Póliza de cartas al editor conjunto con la clase La Voz Hispana acepta gustosamente cartas al editor y noticias actuales de estudiantes, docentes, administración, residentes de la comunidad y público en de español para hisgeneral. Pedimos que estas cartas no consistan de más de 300 palabras y que incluyan el nombre del autor, dirección, número telefónico y firma original. Todo panohablantes nivel material entregado será verificado en persona y por escrito. Nuestro equipo editorial tiene el derecho de rechazar cualquier carta y/o partes de cualquier carta III/IV. Josselyn Escobar Reportera

Singleton y escrita por Shawn Christensen. Los actores incluyen a Taylor Lautner, el famoso actor de la serie Twilight, Lily Collins, y Alfred Molina. Dependiendo en donde veas la película, el precio varia del promedio de ocho dólares. La película de acción, empieza con Nathan, representado por Taylor Lautner, se pone a hacer un trabajo de la escuela con la chica de la que esta enamorado. En lo que ellos están en la web aparece lista de los niños “perdidos”. una foto de él cuando era Pero solo para ponerle una niño. Esta foto aparece en la trampa. Poco después se en-

Computadoras Chafas

y podrá devolverla para revisión si contiene lenguaje inapropiado o errores que cambien el significado. Favor de enviar sus cartas a Sra. Eckerson en el salón 708.

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Artwork by Felipe López

Immigration Documentation A Feature on the Implications Toward Becoming a Legal Citizen as a Current Student or Recent Graduate of an American High School by Dulce Castañeda With a broken stystem of immigration and documentation in the United States, both new and old immigrants struggle with the process. From beginning to end, this feature follows three students with three distinct stories to tell about their experiences. These include an undocumented student, a student midway through the process of becoming a legal citizen, and a student who has successfully become a legal resident. Despite thier unique stories, all three students aim at one goal: legal status in America.

Undocumented student utters dreams Dulce Castañeda Copy/Content Editor Layout/Design Editor The definition of “American Dream” is skewed when immigrants lack one component: papers. The word “papers” has evolved from its original meaning. Not only does it mean “material manufactured in thin sheets from pulp or wood” as stated by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, but it also suggests what gives immigrants legal status in the United States: documentation. Provided that nearly 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high schools across the nation every year according to the National Association of Secondary School Principals, it is only fitting to ask the simple question: What do these students do after high school? The answer to the question, however, is not so simple. Senior *Estefanía Cárdenas has been asking herself this question for over four years. Having found her pas-

sion, she currently wonders if she’ll ever accomplish her dream. “Ever since I was younger, I’ve wanted to do peoples’ hair, make-up … I’m into cosmetology,” Cárdenas said. “I want to go to College of Hair Design.” Yet Cárdenas’ dreams are distant. Lincoln, Nebraska’s College of Hair Design requires a social security number in order to graduate with a license in cosmetology. “I can’t go to the college I want to go to,” she said. Besides not being able to provide a social security number, Cárdenas has little parental support. “My dad said I have to pay it on my own,” she said. “My dad has been telling me to find a job, but I really have nowhere to go. Yeah, I get mad at him sometimes because he yells at me and tells

me to get a job because I’m already gonna’ turn 19 and he gets mad and it’s like ‘Well, it’s not my fault I don’t have papers. I didn’t ask you to have me in Mexico. If I had papers I would get a job without you asking,” she added. Cárdenas knows her dreams well.

“Supposedly my dad’s brother, he was doing something about that. He was supposed to put them in for me, my dad, and my mom. They say it lasts like twelve years. I don’t know how long it’s been now,” she said. With an uncle attempting to file for legal documentation for his brother, sist e r - i n - l a w, and niece, the process is said to take between twelve to fourteen years, so for now Cárdenas waits patiently. Not only has Cárdenas had to face parents who are reluctant “I would have really liked to pay for her schooling, to be a cosmetologist.” but she also feels ill-adapted Because neither her mother among her peers. not father are legal residents, “All my friends have pahowever, it has become near- pers and it makes me feel out ly impossible for Cárdenas of place like I don’t belong to acquire legal status and with them because I feel like achieve her goal. they actually have a future

“I never knew it was gonna’ affect my life like this.” -Senior Estefanía Cárdenas

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and I feel like I don’t because I can’t go to the college I want to go to,” she stated. Nonetheless, Cárdenas hasn’t given up hope. “Now that I know I can’t go to the college I want to, I’m not gonna’ give up still. I’m gonna’ graduate and go on. If it’s not the college I want to, then at least I want a job. I would have liked a career, but if that’s all I can get…,” she said. Although at a younger age she knew little about the re-

percussions of her legal status, Cárdenas now has a full understanding of her situation. “I never knew it was gonna’ affect my life like this,” she said. “I guess as I grow I learn more and I see the bad things that that brings to my life.” *Name has been changed to protect student’s identity On the Net: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papers http://www.nassp.org

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Arita accelerates to legal status thought ‘Oh my gosh. Honduras is in … this thing with America’ … where he can get his temporary visa for three “I don’t know how it came years and he has to renew it about, but he told me he every year.” Given that Arita was born wasn’t here legally,” junior in Honduras, he was able to Emily Schmitt said. A 2011 graduate, Marlon apply for TPS, or Temporary Arita never thought he’d meet a family like the Schmitts. “Marlon and I started dating last November,” Schmitt said. Between the ages of two and nineteen, Arita had been living on his own with little sense of direction on what to do after high school. Because he was still a child when his parents made the decision to come to the U.S,, Arita had no say in his future. “He was two when he came here, so it’s not like he could have said ‘Dad, no this is bad’. It’s not really his fault,” Schmitt said. With being undocumented Protective Status. This allows and a mother and father unin- Hondurans to obtain a threevolved in his life, Arita found year visa and renew it every little hope in attempting to year. This makes the future apply for citizenship until he process of applying for citizenship much faster. met Schmitt. “Having this, if I ever look “Honestly, I didn’t think I could do anything,” Arita upon getting married with said. “Not having my parents someone that’s a citizen, that around makes it even harder would make the process of for me. Gladly I met her and getting my citizenship way easier.” her family.” Arita’s lawyer gave him Because he had no set home, Arita moved in with immediate directions after Schmitt and her family after analyzing the situation. “The lawyer said ‘I need dating for some time. In January of this year, Schmitt’s $1500 and a passport photo mother began to guide him of you and your birth certowards obtaining legal sta- tificate so I can get this all started and so we were like tus. “We went to this first law- ‘Well, where are we gonna’ yer, and she didn’t really help $1500?’” Schmitt said. The Schmitts were more us much … She pretty much told Marlon that he couldn’t than surprised when one of do anything and so my their own family members mom’s like ‘There has to be decided to contribute to Aria way,” Scmitt said. “So we ta’s cause. “Out of the blue, we were in went to this lawyer in Omaha … He was thinking that there Iowa and my grandpa texted wasn’t much he could do ex- my mom in this big text and cept for go back to Honduras, he said how he loves Marlon but then all of a sudden he and he wants the best for him Dulce Castañeda Copy/Content Editor Layout/Design Editor

so that he’s gonna’ give him the check for $1500,” Schmitt said. “She just looked at all of us…said ‘Oh grandpa,’ and started crying.” Arita was shocked. “It was actually very surprising and at the same time scary,” he said. “It was just

“It’s not like he could have said ‘Dad, no this is bad.’” -Junior Emily Schmitt the happiest feeling ever because he was gonna’ pay for everything.” “My grandpa is just a nice guy,” Schmitt said. After sending in the money to begin the process, Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) contacted Arita. “It was about three weeks later and we got a letter from INS saying that they had received all the information and that Marlon had an appointment on August 29. He went to that appointment and got his fingerprints taken like fifty million times,” Schmitt said. After Arita’s appointment, INS contacted Arita again to ask for more proof of his having resided in the United States for seventeen years. “Well, then the lawyer contacted us again saying that they needed more proof that he had been here for the time we said he had. We had to call up the schools that he was in California and they

had to fax this sheet to immigration,” Schmitt said. The Schmitts contacted Arita’s previous schools in order to acquire more proof for INS. Now, Arita waits for his identification number. “Right now we’re just waiting to see if he can get his identification. The lawyer said it could take from three weeks to whenever,” Schmitt said. This process has no definite time frame, but Arita is now midway through the process of residing in the United States legally. “Before, he didn’t think he could have anything. He couldn’t go to college; he couldn’t get a job, but now he has hope,” Schmitt said. “I know that if this works out, I know that I’ll be able to go to college which has Courtesy Photo always been my dream,” Arita said. “I’m glad Junior Emily Schmitt and her family have been guiding last year’s graduate that I met (the Marlon Arita through the process of applying for legal status in the U.S. Scmitts) because right now I probably could lawyer to explain a case. sent away and then some othbe out not doing anything “That’s a good place to ers don’t know where to go with my life or doing bad start if you really want to get or where to start to get help things, but now hopefully I’ll started and really do some- from,” he said. “Now that I be able to do something with thing about getting legal,” he actually got help, I know that my life.” if you get help it’s not actusaid. Arita advises other unHe says that fear in undoc- ally a bad thing.” documented immigrants to umented citizens should not Schmitt agrees. ask for assistance before they intervene in the search for “They’re not there to send turn eighteen, when the pro- acquiring citizenship. you back. They’re there to cess of applying for citizen“Some of them are scared help you,” she said. “They ship becomes more compli- that they think that if they go want you to be here making a cated. He suggests going to a get help they’re gonna’ get difference in America.”

Documentation alleviates Alarcón stress Dulce Castañeda Copy/Content Editor Layout/Design Editor Junior Rosa Alarcón no longer worries about being forced to return to her native country. Upon applying for residency in 2010, she was granted her request this year. Alarcón was eligible to apply for legal status along with her brother, a 2011 graduate, Francisco Alarcón. Her mother’s permanent residency made this possible for the both of them. After having requested legal documentation, Rosa received her social security number. She can now attend college without the fear of being declined an education. “I can go to college now. I don’t have to wait like others who don’t have the opportunity to go to college,” she said. Rosa plans on staying in Nebraska for college. “I want to study anesthesiology … Since middle school I found about anesthesiology and then last year in Career Ed., I got more into it and I really did like it,” she said. “Yes, I know, (it’s) a lot of schooling, but it is worth it.” Courtesy Photo Rosa’s brother, Francisco, will be entering the Air Rosa Alarcón and her brother Francisco Alarcón successfully received a social security number after their mother, a legal resiForce. He will be leaving for dent, submitted paperwork for them. Rosa aims at attending college and Francisco will join the Air Force.

San Diego soon. “He’s starting in January,” Rosa said. Francisco’s attitude has changed, now having legal documentation. Contrary to feeling unfortunate for not being able to prove his legal status, he now feels alleviated “He seems happy, like lucky I guess,” Rosa said. Rosa’s mother is more optimistic, as well. “She’s really happy that we have a permit to stay here and on our way to get our citizenship … (it’s) like a better future for us because she wants us to go to college,” she said. Rosa’s views differ from how she used to feel. “How I felt before: I’d say no hope. I knew for sure I wouldn’t be able to go to college and then I wouldn’t be able to work,” she said. Now she feels “free, you don’t have to worry now… about college,” she said. Rosa is glad to have the same rights as documented sitizens. “We have equal rights as they do,” she said. Having equal rights has now given the Alarcóns a stress-free life pertaining to immigration and documentation.

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Cardinals blast bolts, take victory Alex Weber Staff Reporter Blast the Bolts. And that’s exactly what the Crete Cardinal football team did last Friday night. With an ending score of 4014 the Cardinals are still undefeated. As to why that theme? “We felt like with the ending of the NASA program we should do something in honor of it… And we just really like space,” said Senior Meghan Shrewsbury. On Saturday, October 15, Seniors Shane Kraus and Jeovana Lopez were crowned King and Queen at the Homecoming Coronation at 7 pm. The Homecoming dance followed at 8 pm.

Senior Adam Medley said he enjoyed the dance, but would have gone with a different theme. “Maybe something m o r e along the lines of Mythology,” agrees Junior Emily Schmitt. Schmitt also said N e r d Day was her favorite day to dress up for, while Junior Alexis Determan said Spirit Day was her favorite. Monday was Mythology Day,

Tuesday was Hunter’s and Hick’s Day, and Wednesday was Nerd Day. Thursday was Futuristic Day and Friday was Spirit Day. Homecoming King Shane K r a u s believes anything is possible and as to being Homecoming King, “I feel like society wants me to be happy, so whatever.” With homecoming done Photo by Drew Amen and over with, all the stuSeniors Colten Mach, Adam Bauer , and Derek McGinnis burn cardboard lightning bolts at the dents have to look forward to Homecoming pep rally Wednesday, October 12th. The burning of the bolts took place last at is prom.

“I feel like society wants me to be happy, so whatever.” -Senior Shane Kraus

the rally following a Jeopardy game and parent skits.

Choirs sing their way through first concert both freshmen, and Evelyn Ornelias sophomore were the three girls who performed solos. Ornelias wasn’t origiAfter weeks of prepar- nally going to sing a solo, but ing for that day, the fall vo- when the girl that was supcal concert was held Sunday, posed to sing, failed to show up, she took her place. Sosa October 16th. “We would go out to the and Ornelias both sang their auditorium and practice there solos during the same song. “I was excited to sing on in the stage. We go over the songs, and if we mess up, we stage in front of everyone.” go over it until we get.” soph- Sosa said. Cardinal Choir ended omore Yulieth Alarcon said. The auditorium was full their performance with the of parents and loved ones song “Love Story” by Taylor of those who were perform- Swift. “Faithfully”, “Just ing. The concert was started off by the 8th grade choir the Way You Are”, and a rubclass. After the eighth grad- ber ducky song was perforers preformed cardinal choir mered next by swing choir. began their performance. The boys and girls moved all Maggie Bock, Alexis Sosa around in their sparkly purple

Maribel Lopez Staff Reporter

dresses and tuxes. Then it was concert choirs turn they sang songs like the “Beggar Man”, “The Voice”, “Amazing Grace”, and “Tribute to the Armed Forces”. Emily Manning sang solos for both concert and swing choir. “During Swing choir I was just focusing on my performance. When we preformed the last song for Concert choir, I got a little emotional because this is going to be my last year here and I’m going to miss everyone.” “ I think it was a good start to build off of for our concert in December.” Mr. Morris, choir director said. He went on to say that the support of the audience was just what he expected it to be.

Photo by Maribel Lopez The concert choir preforms in the Fall Vocal Concert on October 16th. The concert took place in the auditorium and included the 8th Grade Choir Class, Cardinal Choir, Swing Choir, and Concert Choir.

Freshmen make up most of band Drew Amen Staff Reporter In band the freshmen

are the majority. 37 freshmen are in band along with 35 sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Fifty-one percent of band is freshmen. It’s a big jump for freshmen from the middle school to the high school. In middle school the band only plays for their concerts. And if individuals choose to they can play for Fine Arts Night down at the middle school. But when they come up to the high school they have a lot more responsibilities. Freshmen have to play for varsity football, varsity volleyball, and varsity boys and girls basketball. With all them playing at the games Photo by Jackie Ourada they also have to play at the Pep band beings playing as the volleyball players warm up. Pep band has played at three out of Harvest of Harmony. Harthe four volleyball games.

vest of Harmony is where all the high school bands in Nebraska come together and march down the streets of Grand Island. And there we are judged if we are a superior band or not. It is a big deal for band. That is a big crowd that they have to perform in front of. Some of them might get nervous. “They try to show bravery but I know on the inside they are still like timid does waiting for the brutal collision of an automobile, Sad really.” Senior Shane Kraus said. “They are doing pretty well about playing in front of big crowds. Not really shy.” Sophomore Dyana Keola said. It all depends on who you ask when you are asking about how the freshmen are. This is all new to freshmen so they should be nervous when they play in front of

big crowds. Also, the band plays in the high school concerts. Then when spring rolls around the band plays for districts in Norris and again are judged. That is where the pressure is on. Also if they choose they can play individually and have a solo or duet with their instruments. But the big question is are they stepping up into their role? “Yeah a few are. Some are still trying to learn the music.” Junior Ryan Weide said. “I think we are doing... well I don’t really know how to describe it.” Freshman Meagan Keola said. “ They are doing okay. But they should be doing better.” Shane Kraus said. “They are an outstanding class and play well in front of crowds.” Band director Eric Fahrlander Even though this is all new to them they really seem like they are getting the hang of it.

Speech grows and adds members senior Emily Potter said. Nerves are running high as the first compe“There are many peotition is ple who have gone out for creeping speech this year,” Speech up. Stucoach Angie Wagoner said. dents are The numbers are continufinding ing to grow as the speech themteam prepares for the seaselves son. Practices are beginning juggling to take place and people are m a n y starting to choose their acts. activi“I have chosen my act ties and speech at the same time. already and I am pretty ex“I have a full schedule and I cited to start competing,”

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am in many other activities as well, so speech can be a pretty hard thing to add on but I love it,” senior Shane Kraus s a i d . “Other students are happy for the se+ason to begin and are very focused on the

“Other students are happy for the season to begin and are very focused on the activity alone.”

activity alone,”freshman Gabriel Hajek said. “We just recently met and were rehearsing our lines this week,” Wagoner said. Because of the large numbers joining speech there are more volunteer coaches this year. Such as freshman english teacher Melissa Casper and sophomore/freshmen teacher Laura Kibbler. “It is all quite chaotic but I like the job,”Casper said. “I hope this season Photo by Jackie Ourada goes well,” Wagoner said. Freshman Emily Thody practices her speech with Mrs. Kibler during MAP. Speech has gained more members this year.

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Senior Spotlight Karlee Reistroffer Staff Reporter Kellie Parks Q: Do you plan on going to college, if so what college? A: Yes, Doane. Q:What do you plan on majoring in? A: Elementary education. Q:What’s your favorite thing about Highschool? A: I like new experiences. Q: What was your favorite class? A: Intro to ed, or forensic science.

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Brain Calisthenics Mercy Thatcher & Alex Weber Staff Reporters

1. In baseball, how many outs are in an inning? 2. Which weighs more, a pound of pennies or a pound of dimes? long

3. If a doctor gave you three pills and told you to take one every half hour, how would they last you?

4. If I dropped a bowling ball in a bucket of water which is 45 degrees F, and dropped another ball of the same weight, mass, and size in a bucket at 30 degrees F, both of them at the same time, which bal would hit the bottom of the bucket first? 5. Do they have a 4th of July in England? 6. How many birthdays does the average man have? 7. Some months have 31 days; how many have 28? 8. Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer? 9. If there are three apples, and I take away two, how many do I have?

Tom Tran Q: Do you plan on going to college, if so what college? A: Yes, SCC. Q:What do you plan on majoring in? A: Electronic system technology. Q:What’s your favorite thing about Highschool? A: Friends and soccer. Q: What was your favorite class? A: Trig, or anything dealing with math.

10. A clerk in the butcher shop is 5’10” tall. What does he weigh? 11. A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but nine die. How many are left? 12. How many two cent stamps are there in a dozen?

Meghan Shrewsbury Q: Do you plan on going to college, if so what college? A: Yes, but I’m not sure where yet, hopefully somewhere south of Nebraska. Q:What do you plan on majoring in? A: I’m thinking Pre-med with a minor in Spanish. Q:What’s your favorite thing about Highschool? A: Learning new things. Q: What was your favorite class? A:I enjoyed Algebra 2 with Dr. D, but I also like physics.

Answers 1. 6 outs 2. Both weigh the same. 3. 1 hour 4. 45* because 30* is frozen. 5. Yes. 6. 1 7. All of them 8. 70 9. 2 10. Meat 11. 9 12. 12

All Thinking Quiz questions courtesy of math teacher, Jeremy Fries.

Question of the Month

Drew Amen Staff Reporter

Freshman Foster Reckling “Transformers 3”

Calvin West Q: Do you plan on going to college, if so what college? A: Yes, SCC in Lincoln. Q:What do you plan on majoring in? A. Motorcycle, ATV and personal watercraft technology. Q:What’s your favorite thing about Highschool? A:Seeing friends, but that’s the only part I like. Q: What was your favorite class? A: World studies with Mrs. Conway.

Sophomore Katie O’Brien “Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2”

What’s your favorite movie? Senior Katelyn Roesler “Toy Story 3”

Junior Jorge Garcia “Fast Five”

If you Really Knew... Maribel Lopez Staff Reporter

Q. Where did you come from? A. Wahoo Q. What was your first impression of Crete High? A, It was way more organized than Wahoo Q. Do you like it here? A. Yes, it’s pretty nice.

NATE MATLOCK

Q. How many siblings do you have? A. Two. (Colton and Breann) Q. What do you like to do for fun? A. I like to hang out with friends. Q. What activities are you involved in? A. Band, and I’m planning on basketball. Q. Which one is your favorite? A. Band.

Q. Did you know anyone here? A. Yes, one person, John Hollman Q. What is your favorite class? A. Band class Q.Which class is the hardest for you? A. American Studies

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Football keeps rolling with wins Skyler Doremus Sports Photographer/ Editor Staff Reprter When asked if Crete had one of the best football programs in Nebraska, Head Coach Chuck McGinnis cracked a smile and said, “That’s a hard question to answer. We’ve been successful for years, so I guess that answers that question.” Up until October 11 all of the high school football teams were undefeated. The freshman football team fell to Lincoln East. The lack of games for the JV team has been a disappointing issue for some of the boys. From lack of players, to bad weather, games have been cancelled, which give them less playing time.

“It kinda sucks because I look forward to the games, and then when they get cancelled my hopes are just kinda turned down,” sophomore Cole Bodfield said. The Varsity team traveled to Plattsmouth to take on the blue devils. The final score to the game was 41-0, resulting in another win for the Cardinals. “We played very well against Plattsmouth. Our defense was excellent, and we played very well against a good passing team. Our passing game was effective and that’s what won us the game,” McGinnis said. On October 7 the boys traveled to Beatrice. The orangmen put up a fight, but in the end the cardinals pulled it out with a final score of 14-10. “I’m very proud of the

boys because they hung in there when things weren’t going their way, and in the end they found a way to pull the win out,” McGinnis said. Through all the homecoming and spirit week festivities the boys came out with a win against Pius with a final score of 44-14. “The boys played with no distractions, and though it was a fun week with spirit week and the pep rally, they kept their focus on the game and played like they should have,” McGinnis said. On Friday, October 21 the boys played Seward, and ended with a score of _-_. “We were looking forward to playing Seward because when our coaching staff first started coaching together Photo by Skyler Doremus Seward was one of our bigJunior Cory Hintz carries the ball past Waverly defenders and runs the ball in for a touchgest rivals. It’s always a good game when we play each down. The cardinals won over the vikings 33-0.

Softball season ends at districts 1-2 Alex Weber Staff Reporter “We lost a lot of seniors, but we did improve throughout the season,” said Senior Ali Sandoval. The softball record this season ended at 8-14 compared to the record of 1213 last year. Head Coach Shawn Carr said “We improved all year; some of the improvements are items you cannot see in stats or on paper. We gained game experience, and this is invaluable moving forward. Every girl who played this year got better and learned what we expect from them. We have a new hitting and pitching coach, and both of those areas got stronger as the year went on. Our defense was solid in the infield all year, and as an outfield [we] got Photo by Shaylen Doremus better every week.” Junior Alexis Determan Junior Alexis Determan slaps the ball during a regular season game. Determan was second said, “I feel the season went batter in the line up. Determan is one of the softball girls who Head Coach Carr said stepped pretty well. I wish we would up this year and had a great season. have won more games be-

cause I know we were capable of doing that.” Determan said. Softball went to Districts this year and walked away with a win. First game they lost to Pius. Second game they swept away Waverly. They lost to Norris by a few

to go. Player-wise, adding Jamie Lefebure and Sydney Nieveen as freshman and having the impact they did was a huge boost to us this year and in years to come. But we also had kids who didn’t have huge roles last year step up and play really well, like Alexis Determan, Claire Allen, Rachel Pedersen and Tristan Shaw. We are young and look like were ready to make a run next year,” said Carr. As for Coach Carr’s expectations for next year, he has a lot of confidence in the girls’ talents, “Same as every year, play hard, compete, get the most out of the kids we have out, win Conference and Districts, and make state. I do believe that if we can add a couple of girls to our team we have returning we can have a huge year. So to say they are high is an understatement. We can, and should, break out and have a year similar to what we did two years ago.”

“I feel the season went pretty well. I wish we would have won more games because I know we were capable of doing that.” -Junior Alexis Determan the third and final game. The softball team had quite a few changes this year too. From younger players to the way practices were run, “We added a lot of new pieces to our team, both players and staff. Having Josh Siske, Becky Kalkwarf and Al Moore join our staff, we have a great staff that will help us get to where we want

Volleyball team looks forward to districts Drew Amen Staff Reporter

The seniors wrap up their last volleyball season. They have played hard and have helped make women aware of breast cancer. Now the seniors deal with the fact that this is their last season they get to wear “Crete” on the front of their jerseys. Also this is the last time they get to play volleyball on the Crete court. Even though they didn’t get to play here much this season, they still had the honor of doing so. The Crete Volleyball team’s record is 12-18. This year they played in some major tournaments. When they played in the Lincoln North Star tournament which is name the Silver-Star tournament they won one match and lost two. Then next they went to the Norris Invitational which had four teams there. We won two matches and lost won there. After that the volleyball girls went to the Aurora Invite which had four teams there. We won

one match and lost two. After that tournament they went to the Skutt Catholic Invitational which is a three day tournament. Volleyball girl then won the first match then lost the next two. Then we won another one and lost the next match. The volleyball team then went to conference. Conference was held in Schuyler. In Conference they won the first two matches. Then we lost the next two. After that came the controversy. The Crete Volleyball team beat York. Then York beat Aurora then Aurora beat the Lady Cards. This is then where the problem happens. All three teams were two and two. So this made all teams tied. The NSAA rules state that the two tied teams play each other in a head to head match. But there were three tied teams. Then the officials went to the next tiebreaker. Which the number is of games won. “The York Athletic Director tried to argue that games

meant sets not matches. Aurora and York only play two sets when they play matches. We play three.” Coach Kaye Bradley said. “All the coaches agreed that games meant games and not matches.” Bradley said. Schuyler then decided to go by sets which then put York in second of the pool and Aurora in third. The Crete Cardinals were then out of the tournament. But besides the whole controversy the Lady Cards think they did well this year. “We both pulled together and fell apart. It just depended on the game,” junior Alex Edwards. Edwards also said the team had good chemistry and played well together. “We had huge improvement over the season,” senior Natasha Kingston said. “if we played like we did in prior tournaments we could do well in the post season,” “We should go pretty far,” Coach Courtesy photo Jill Oltman said. “We played really well this year. We had Junior Bailey Sorensen receives high fives as she comes off the court. Sorensen is active in a lot of great potential.” Olt- Varsity volleyball this year along with four other juniors. The lady cardinals look forward to districts this week. man said.

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Cross Country finishes season Jackie Ourada Staff Reporter Multiple members of the team have expressed their devotion for their new “family” which was formed this year. That may be the reason to the team’s success this fall. A sense of pride captured the fans that came out to support the team this year. Encouragement lit a spark underneath them and it spread like wildfire. “Our unity and team bonding is probably the best part about cross country,” sophomore Charlene Skillett said. One could almost mistake them as an enormous family driving into Lincoln for practice and to eat at Spaghetti Works. The teams is rarely separated on the 3:21 bell rings. That could be the explanation to the increase in Personal Records and improvement in times throughout the season up to and through conference and districts.

At conference, the boys placed third and the girls placed fifth out of eight teams. Carlos Arita placed the highest out of the Crete boys at fifth place with Jordan Walker next at twelfth place and Felipe Lopez running in at sixteenth place. There were 113 runners that finished the boys’ race at conference. For the girls, Logan Sieck placed seventh with Emily Manning closely behind at thirteenth place out of eighty-six runners. Forty-eight athletes made up the district race that took place at Pioneer’s Park on October 13th. Overall, the boys’ team placed fourth, and the girls’ team placed fifth out of eight teams. Placing ninth, Arita moved through districts and into the state meet along with Logan Sieck who placed fourteenth at districts which qualified her for state as well. “We went into districts knowing we had that hardest district competition

in the state, but despite the obstacles we went out and gave it our best and I think it showed,” junior Logan Sieck said. Being the only two Crete runners moving onto state, their team seemed proud of Arita and Sieck. “They ran as hard as they could. They practically died at the end,” sophomore Caleb Sholz said. All in all, Arita came in at 41st and Sieck placed 33rd. “I started the race out pretty well, and then it got harder. The course was hard to run on, but I’m glad I finished the race,” Arita said. Though, he didn’t let the loss get the best of him. “Cross Country is a great sport because it’s mentally tough and physically tough,” Arita said. Runners who stood out this season relied on their team for moral support as well as they continued to advance throughout the strenuous times of the fall. The team improved over the past three The Cardinal runners showed up strong again this year and finished

the end of the season even and a team sport. While you “It is a lot of fun and you stronger. Though there was learn about yourself, you’re meet and interact with so an increase in numbers to also learning more about many people, “Keller said. this year’s roster, the main your teammates,” Keller difference this season was said. the unity. “Along with being fun and being able to interact with different people, there’s a lot of support,” junior Leah Keller said. “Every time we came out and gave it our all.” As the team wraps up their final days together, they are definitely reminiscing over all of the obstacles and adventures they went through as a team. “I’m so impressed with all of the new-comers, and how they did so well,” Keller said. Even though it’s bittersweet, every one’s already looking forward to next year. “If anyone is considering Cross Country next year, they should definitely join,” Skillett said. “Everyone fits in here and anyone will love the atmosphere.” “Cross Country is different from any other fall sport Courtesy Photo because it’s an individualJunior Logan Sieck runs at the Seward Invitational early this year. Sieck ran at the state meet and placed 33rd.

Girls Golf puts away the tees Karlee Reistroffer Staff Reporter The girls golf season is now over. The girls are putting their clubs away. “It was a little frustrating that we didn’t have a team score for conference because of injuries.” Head Coach Scott Johnson said. “It just goes back to needing more golfers,” Johnson said. Overall, the three golf girls said their season went well. Johnson and all the golfers said their main goal was just to improve and they all met that goal. They all said the golf season went well and that they improved; every day they wanted to be the best they could be. “I think our season went well because every girl improved and the girls that

were there wanted to be there,” Johnson said. All the girls said they had fun. “I had a lot of fun, I learned so much.” sophomore Lorena Islas said. Every girl that went out for golf this year says she is going out again next year. “I learned some about golf which helped me,” freshman Laura Drevo said. They got along really well according to each girl. “We all became closer over the golf season,” sophomore April Blackledge said. All three of the girls said they were very glad they went out. “I hope everyone that finished out this year’s season goes out again, also there are eighth graders coming up that are joining the golf team.” Johnson said. “It’s also going to help

because most of the eighth graders’ families play golf so they have been playing golf themselves for a while so I think that will help our team score next year” Johnson also said. All the golfers and Johnson wished they had a longer golf season. “I know it’s a drain on the girls’ school-wise, and I wish that meets weren’t on school days but I do wish the season was longer,” Johnson said. The girls say they had great weather this year; it was rarely cold so they barely had to wear sweats. “ Being on the golf team was a good experience and I’m glad I was apart of it; I can’t wait till next year,” sophomore Lorena Islas said. Freshman Laura Drevo was just a few points away from going to state after dis-

trics. Everyone in golf lettered for being on varisty. There wasn’t as many home meets this year so the girls were traveling more. They are hoping there are more home meets next year that way they won’t travel as much and miss a lot of school. “If you didn’t get a chance to come watch us this year come out next year and watch, it will be great to have more people watching,” Blackledge said.

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Sophomore Bailey Hooper walks with her clubs at the Crete Invite. The Lady Cards are focused on getting more girls for next year.

Wrestlers prepare despite potential football hangup

Emily Behrends Staff Reporter The season is approaching for mats, singlets and pins. Pre-wrestling has begun, but the wrestling season doesn’t get started until November 14 that is when the first practice begins. There will be a new weight class system this year. The new system, according to Head Coach Matt Anderson, is to align the highest percentage of wrestlers with the largest percentage of weight classes that most high school boys are currently seen wrestling in. “There really isnt any set time line they change the chart. They do it periodically,” he said. There are three weights that stayed the same becasue that’s where there are many wrestlers in that weight class. Officials try to keep those weight classes closer together. “I think it was a good

idea to change the weight classes. it’ll be wierd, but after a couple years it’ll be normal. Those wreslers who are in football may be a little late to start wrestling because of post-season football games. This causes a variety of issues the dual athletes must deal with, including making their particular weights they will wrestle at during the winter sports season. “I just condition, and I have better eating habits,” sophomore Daulton Stejskal said Following the football season , wrestlers many need to drop some weight. “I eat less and I work out in more clothing,” sophomore Vince Thatcher said . Most wrestlers prepare in their own ways for the wrestling season. “When wrestlers feel like they want to drop weight we encourage them to eat healthier. To eat leaner meats like turkey and chicken not fried,”Assistant Coach Aaron Wagoner said. The team will see a different kind of member this

Out with the old, in with the new: Wrestling Weight Classes

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Sophomore Vince Thatcher wrestles an oppenent at the Crete Invite last year. Thatcher qualified for state last year

year in the form of a female teammate, freshman Jasmine Perez. Perez planes on training in a variety of ways. “I’ll go work in the weight room, but I don’t think weight should matter. It should be skill, and not weight that holds you back from winning,” said Perez. Beatrice and Seward are

some of the rivials the team will face, according to Anderson. “I think the year is going to be good,” senior Chase Sherman said. The Cardinals start their competition season Dec. 1 at Schuyler Central High School at 7 pm and will have three meets at home.

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Features

Smith looks back on Crete High Emily Beherends Staff Reporter Some people in Crete are struggling with immigration every day. Abby Smith was an immigration lawyer in Washington D.C., and now resides in Georgia. she graduated from Crete High in 2000. Since then, she has moved onto work on the other side of what people here have to deal with every day: to help people get legal immigration papers. She always knew that she wanted to go into public service and work for the government in some capacity. Her dad worked for Lancaster County, so she grew up learning about government. She went on the trip to Washington D.C with Bernie Ludvik, which showed her the importance of government. She went to college for seven years, first at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa for a four-year bachelor’s degree and then to the University of Nebraska for another three years. “The courses that were most helpful to me were writing and literature. Effective writing is an essential skill for any lawyer, and I believe necessary for any professional occupation,” Smith said. “Literature courses are also useful for any law school

student because you have to be able to read something, process it, and articulate your thoughts.” Smith thought highly of many of her teachers at Crete High. “I cannot really pick one,” she said. She is still in contact with Ludvik and English teacher Mary Georgi. “Whenever I am in the Crete area, it’s always fun to run into my former teachers,” Smith said. She works in the immigration law enforcement for the department of Homeland Security so she sees various situations. “One of my favorite parts of this job is that immigration law is an area that is constantly evolving and directly affects people’s lives,” Smith said. Smith has never handled a case from the Crete area. So far, she has only represented the federal government, so she has not represented anyone on an individual basis. So, did Crete High School prepare Smith for her occupation? “I do feel that Crete High as well as the Crete community did prepare me for my occupation,” Smith said. “Growing up in a small school in a small community taught me the importance of relations and that every day kindness really matters.” This skill has helped her to develop good relationships with multiple people, she said.

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Abby Smith is sitting with her dog in her home in Georgia. Abby graduated from Crete High School in the year 2000 and is currently working for an immigration agency in Georgia.

Photo Courtesy immigration lawyers do not only do work for illigal citizens but like Smith work for the goverment.

Immigration Lawyer: focuses on providing undocumented citizens with legal status by doing research on individual cases and submitting paperwork to Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)

Getting to know Savanna VanMeveren: the girl with a loud voice and personality to match Q: Do you idolize any- friends are usually there one? and I like to play on tall A: No I do not idolize a things. Out of 514 students single person. whom walk the halls every Q: Why do you have day, a few outgoing stuQ: What’s the story with short hair? dents stand out. your headband? A: My mom won’t let Some bystanders probA: I don’t know, it is dif- me (have long hair). But I ably know the littlest in- ferent and It’s fun. do like long hair and want formation about the people to grow it out. they glance at in the hallQ: Is there any specific ways, yet a countless num- meaning behind the headQ: How would you exber of students can identify band plain your personality? freshman Savannah VanA: Nope,not at all I guess A: I am really bubbly Meveren. I never needed a reason to and I like to be really soOften seen sprinting wear it i just do. cial. down the hallways and speeding around the corQ: What do you do in Q: What’s your opinion ners, her voice can be your spare time? on rules? heard over others’ as if she A: I will read or doodle A: They’re kind of cool. has her own microphone. for fun. They give you a reason to In short: she is a force to say no. be reckoned with. Q: What is your favorite Curiosity about this subject? Q: If this was your last freshman has stirred up A: I would say social day on Earth, what would multiple questions and has studies you do? everyone scratching his or A: I would throw a parher own head. Q: Why is social studies ty. To set the rumors and your favorite subject? crazy beliefs straight, SaA: I learn new stuff that Q:If you could change vannah was willing to sit I’ve never learned before anything about your high down and answer a few about how we came to be school experience so far, questions in a recent inter- what we are today. how would you change it? view. A: Hm, I would have Q: Why do you yell and more classes. Q: What is your favorite scream in the hallways? time of day? A: *Giggles* I Don’t If everyone judged a A: My favorite time of know.That is just part of book by it’s cover, no one day is two o’clock. being me. could even start to read between the lines. Q: Why Two o’clock? Q: What do you think of All in all, there are more A: Because it is almost high school? than 500 different stories the end of the school day. A: Oh, it’s pretty fun. one could learn about. So many students walk down Q: What is your motto Q: Where is your favor- the hallways, or run in SaPhoto by Jackie Ourada on life? ite place to be? vannah’s case, who have A: I have no idea. I don’t A: My favorite place to so much more to them than Freshman Savanna VanMeveren enthusiastically jumps for joy. VanMervin has had a voice in even have one. be is at a park because my meets the eye. the school since day one, and she does a good job of letting everyone know it. Jackie Ourada Staff Reporter