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1 May 2015 what IS HAPPENING?

Chancellor put on a production of Les Miserables, which opened on Apri 30th, which resounded in a breaking attendence record of 457 people. Actors bow at the end of the show, clapping for everyone involved. Photo by Natalie Wilson Natalie Photo by The Chancellor Latin Club came in first place at the annual Spotsy County Latin Club Kickball Tournament held at on April 25th. Chancellor’s team has placed first every year for over a decade. Photo by Kailtyn O’Gorman Kailtyn Photo by Photo by Nakia McClure Nakia Photo by Staff Yearbook the Photo by Hallock Photo byCasey Ms. Chew, Ms. Conner, Steffene Mr. Moore’s class creates abstract Students enjoy another Ice Cream Gattie’s English classes were Cheeks are all currently sporting art, decorating the tiles of the social that the SCA provided. joined by a guest Charger in the medical boots. cafeteria. Memorial garden. Photo by Yearbook Staff Yearbook Photo by As the year draws to a close, The Lightning Bolt staff relaxes on the court for an end of the year picture.

May 2015 2 News Editorial events. Just have fun with it. Get ing people have inspired the Follow us on a study group with some friends younger staff to follow in their Mrs. Gattie and make this time as bright as footsteps and continue to create Adviser instagram and twitter the sun! Waking up with a posi- this paper that makes us proud. tive attitude will change your Kaitlyn O’Gorman and Ashley @CHHS_TLB perspective greatly. This part of Ragonese will be tackling the Neil Schubel By Jordan Pearson the year is extremely important. News section together, Matthew Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief Elect Finish strong! Sanders and Emma Haus are In a very short amount of Along with the excitement of the Sports editors, Josef Jazvic Megan church time, it will be summer. Sum- summer comes the emotion of and Raelyn Slaughter are the Co-Editor-in-Chief mer, which we have all been goodbyes. Seniors are gradu- Features editors, and Rachel thinking about throughout the ating and starting the life that Thompson and Myah Hidalgo year, no matter who you are or they have been working towards are the Op-Ed editors. I am hon- Christopher what you’ve been doing. We throughout their extensive ored to be elected as the Editor- daydream about the days when years in school. Hopefully when in-chief for the 2015-2016 staff! Heimink we don’t have to stress about a seniors look back to high school, Starting strong and ending Layout Editor report, or days where we can they will see the family units strong is something that we just go outside and do what- that they have created and be- strive for on our staff. I hope ever our heart desires! We’ll be came a part of, such as our staff. all of you feel like you can take Kaitlyn Keisling able to taste the summer soon, Graduates from The Lightning on the world this summer. Find Layout Editor so CHARGE through these last Bolt newspaper staff are Neil your dream, and take a huge several weeks. It’ll be worth it Schubel, Megan Church, Kait- step towards it. Embrace your that last day of school! lyn Keisling, Christopher Heim- talents! Have a good rest of the Harry FIsher Of course, with that being said ink, Zack Jewell, Harry Fisher, school year, Chargers! Opinions editor we also have exams and oth- Natalie Wilson, Ilyana Pacheco er important end-of-the-year and Megan Shaw. These amaz- Kaitlyn O’GOrman Contents News Editor Jordan Pearson News Features Editor Chargers Mourn Lipscomb...... pg. 12 Matthew Sanders Features Sports Editor AP Spanish Articles...... pg. 21 Laura Sullivan Op-Ed Website Editor Retro-Junk...... pg.17 Rachel Thompson Sports Website Editor 2014-15 Chancellor Chargers MVP’s...... pg 16 Zack Jewell Administrative Assistant on the cover Find Rodney The Journalism students at publish The Light- ning Bolt, the only official newspaper on campus. The purpose of the newspaper is to factually inform and entertain its readers. As an estab- Rodney is hidden somewhere in this newspaper! If you lished open forum for the student body, truth will be the staff’s major goal. It is the responsibility of each staffer to adhere to the journalism Students take part in a code of ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma find him, circle him, then cut out that page and this slip Delta Chi. 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Students Natalie Wilson and Kait- are free to express an opinion on matters of public interests under the, “fair comment rule.” Under this rule, the student has the right to intel- lyn O’Gorman took these Name:______ligently criticize the school and its policies. Editorials reflect the opinion of The Lightning Bolt. Opinion stories reflect the opinion of the writer and do not represent the opinion of the faculty and administration of amazing pictures of the Chancellor High School. Controversial issues will be covered from both points of view. School news, as well as local, national and international events will also be covered. Letters to the editor are welcomed. All let- cast and crew. A4 Class: ______ters must be signed and be between 200- 300 words long. They may be submitted to A113 or by e-mailing [email protected]. The Lightning Bolt retains the right to edit letters to comply with journalistic standards. Anonymous letters will not be published. 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Bolt Design by Natalie Wilson Natalie by Bolt Design can reach this goal. News 3 May 2015 Teachers Retiring Bennett Leaves library Guidance loses Brown By Ashley Ragonese Staff Reporter for when talking "I'm definitely going to sleep about her plans for after retire- in!" states Mrs.Bennett, library ment. She is looking forward secretary. to taking different water-based Geraldine Bennett has been classes at the YMCA, getting in working here at Chancellor shape, and spending time with for fifteen laborious years. She her family.”I might even do started off working at Chancel- some traveling,”states Bennett lor as a college and career spe- with a chuckle. cialist where she shared her She also states something very wisdom and knowledge with near and dear to her heart, The seniors applying for college. She Jolt which features Wednesday is highly renowned for her work breakfast for the staff. with seniors applying for schol- “I cannot begin to tell you how arships. Bennett also helped the REACH department has students with their SAT’S. brightened every mid-week for Bennett attended Clayton me since they started offering County Jr. College which is now affordable and delicious break- known as Clayton State Uni- fast”, states Bennett. “Entering versity, ten years after graduat- the building every Wednesday By Raelyn Slaughter Photo By Kaitlyn O’Gorman ing high school. Following her to the powerful smell of bacon Staff Reporter moment’s while working here years at college she transferred wafting down the hallways will It’s the last couple of months with Brown was when we were to a college on a military base in be remembered fondly,and the of the school year and I think we backstage at senior awards cer- Atlanta, Georgia with her hus- dedicated faculty and students can all say we will miss a lot of emony years ago. There was a band, who was enrolled in the who made it possible,have made people as they are leaving Chan- mouse munching inside the U.S military at the time. my years at Chancellor even cellor. Mrs. Carol Brown, one of couch that was backstage. We "They have certainly en- more special.” our school’s guidance counsel- started laughing while not try- hanced my appreciation for Bennett shares great advice for ors plans to retire this year. ing to disturb the ceremony. teenagers,”states Bennett with her fellow staff members. She Before she came to work at Brown plans to relax after she a warming smile when describ- advises that teachers,and other Chancellor Brown worked at retires. She also plans to find ing how Chancellor's students faculty members remember that Long Island University for something she likes to do, vol- have impacted her. She also although high school students twenty-three years. She then unteer, decorate her home and states that Chancellor's faculty like to feel that they’re adults, came here to Chancellor. maybe even substitute once in is a wonderful, diverse group they're still children, and she “I’ve worked here for twenty- a while. of people who genuinely care feels it is important to approach two years,” states Brown. “My “I am going to miss the friend- about the students here. them with patience. favorite thing about working liness of the faculty, staff, and Bennett talks about her love here at Chancellor has been be- students. It has been very pleas- ing able to work with students, ant, rewarding, and fun working specifically with students who here,” Brown stated. have a difficult time with school, One thing Brown would like and to be able to tell them that it to leave behind as she leave’s is okay.” Chancellor is “letting teenagers Mrs.Litton stated. “There has know they need to conform to been a lot of many great mem- society and realize life is not just ories working here with Mrs. in these walls.” Brown. One of my most favorite

May 2015 4 Teachers Retiring continued Scott Leaves her mark in art was an improvement from ear- couraging, even if you mess lier situations. At Courtland the something up,” said Oliver Kris- tight budget for art had greatly ko, 2017, Art II. limited what supplies were re- “Mrs. Scott’s all about tough ceived. love,” stated Catherine Flem- As the school year unfolded, ming, 2015, who has had Art II Scott enjoyed the dynamic be- and AP Studio Art with Mrs. tween teachers. “We came to- Scott. “She always cares about gether to make this school, to you and your artwork. She was bring it together- to make it there at [one of my art showings] ours, not just Courtland II.” taking pictures and caring.” After the first year Scott was joined in teaching by assistants, “As a teacher, she but none were permanent un- was unapologetic til Mr. Moore joined. While the

Photo by Megan Church seven class schedule was still in the best By Megan Church school at Chancellor the art de- in place, Scott taught five a day possible way,” Co-Editor in Chief partment looked nothing like it of all art levels. She soon de- Mrs. Scott came to Chancel- does now. veloped the class Art Seminar lor High School when it first “My room [D114] was fin- based off fine art crafts that Olivia Sanderson, senior and opened in 1988. As the only art ished, but there were no tables she enjoys, including knitting, current National Art Honors teacher, she was responsible for or chairs. My husband built the stained glass, and weaving. Society president, has had Mrs. the establishment and growth standing paper cutter. Dr. Meyer, Scott is proud of having estab- Scott in Art II, Art Seminar, of Chancellor’s Art Depart- who works on the School Board lished the Art Student of the and AP Studio. Sanderson said, ment. Scott had done the same now, was in my room uncrating Month gallery and of earning “Mrs. Scott is one of the one-in- at Spotsylvania Middle School combo desks like the one’s you’d her Master's Degree in Paint- a-million teachers who genu- when it opened in 1983, after see in English classes so my stu- ing and Crafts from VCU while inely cares about the subject she having taught for five years at dents could have somewhere to teaching, skills which enhanced teaches and her students. She John J. Wright Middle School. sit before the tables came in.” the Art Seminar course. takes that passion and makes During the 1987-1988 school The tables in Scott’s room are A quote that inspires Scott was it into a great learning experi- year Scott taught at Courtland the originals, and the large pa- said by sculptor and painter Mi- ence. She has personally in- High School where, until the re- per cutter built by her husband chelangelo, creator of the Pieta spired me to do the same with districting for Chancellor, there is still present and in use. and painter of the Sistine Cha- my art.” Sanderson is commit- were over 2,100 students. “There were stacks and stacks pel, towards the end of his ca- ted to study art at the Univer- “It was so crowded,” Scott stat- and stacks of art supplies on the reer, “And I am still learning.” sity of Mary Washington, for- ed, “that students were eating tables,” said Scott. “My lesson “That’s what I’m after: the merly Mary Washington College lunch sitting on the floor in the plans were just to unpack them pure joy of learning,” said Scott. where Mrs. Scott attended, and main hallways, because there for the first few weeks and get a “I learn from my students. [I’m plans to become an art teacher. weren’t enough tables in the feel for the place.” inspired by] students when they “As a teacher, she was unapol- cafeteria. And I had a study hall Scott was in charge of ordering get it, when the proverbial light- ogetic in the best possible way,” [at the end of the day] in a trailer all the art supplies. While it was bulb goes off and they see that stated Ashley Prosser, class of on the other side of the teacher not the easiest task to start from it’s hard work but drawing and 2014. Prosser was NAHS presi- parking lot with fifty-five ju- scratch in collecting art supplies learning are learnable, teachable dent and is now studying art at niors and seniors.” and building assignments, it skills. Fearlessness in students, Commonwealth Uni- The day before the first day of that’s what I’m after; if it doesn’t versity. “She pushed us to do work out, learn from it. Learn the amazing things she knew from every experience. I’ll miss we were capable of at all times, working with students, being in even when trying harder was the classroom and sharing my the last thing we wanted to do. love of art.” I have long held and will con- Scott has made a lasting im- tinue to hold a deep respect for pression on the students of her instruction and guidance, Chancellor. and I will be forever indebted “She’s very passionate, it get’s to my three years in Mrs. Scott’s me fired up,” stated Hannah classroom.” Park, 2017, is in Mrs. Scott’s Art II. “She’s really helpful and en- 5 May 2015 Teachers Retiring continued Dellett done Webb Will still coach By Emma Haus more time with her two grand- Junior Sports Editor Elect “I will miss the sense of fam- children. ily we have at Chancellor,” says “She is quick-witted,” states Ms. Dellett, a Special Ed English Mr. Barber 11th grade English teacher here at Chancellor, “and teacher and fellow co-worker the excitement that comes with of Dellett. “She and I just had the lesson plan.” a compatible relationship, and Dellett has strived for 15 years her sense of humor helped us being a Special Ed English gets through the day.” Teacher, but this year her hard- She gained the appreciation of working teaching skills are com- how hard a teacher works dur- ing to a close. ing her career here at Chancel- Dellett was inspired to teach lor and honed her skills on how because she has always wanted to think fast. She says without to support children. a doubt she will definitely not By Raelyn Slaughter state champs because it showed When asked why she is retir- miss the SOLs. Junior Features Editor Elect that the first winning wasn’t just ing this year she simply stated, After her retirement she plans Mr. Mike Webb, one of the good luck,” states Webb. “It’s time!” She plans to spend to travel anywhere she wants to. school’s gym teachers and soc- Webb plans to continue work- cer coach, plans to retire this ing here at Chancellor being a year. He started working at John soccer coach and also to coach J Wright Middle School for 10 soccer at Mary Washington. years, and then started working “The best thing that has come here in 1990. out of working here is the suc- “Working here at Chancellor cess of the soccer program with has been a good experience,” seven regional champ’s, and states Webb. “It’s been great see- countless districts winning’s,” ing how the school has changed states Webb. “My favorite thing over the years.” about working here is being able Webb has been a success- to work with students who want ful soccer coach, achieving his to participate in physical educa- 400th win during the 2014 sea- tion and soccer.” son. As Webb leaves he would like “I’ve always known I wanted to leave behind the successful- to be a coach ever since elemen- ness in the soccer program here REACH loses Brown tary school, and with wanting at Chancellor. By Emma Haus to be a coach requires being a “I am going to miss the in- Junior Sports Editor Elect cellor is that even if outside the gym teacher as well. My favor- teraction with everyone who “I feel that I am being led to doors of this school can be bad, ite experience while working teaches here.” do something else,” states Ms. when she steps inside the class- here was when we won second Christina Brown, A para edu- room, she realizes the awesome- cator for the REACH program ness of life. here at Chancellor High School. After Brown retires, she looks Brown has been a working op- forward to spending more time timistically all 25 years here with her grandchildren. She also at Chancellor, and loving ev- hopes to go back to school and ery minute of it. Brown has a become an Estiticion Skin Care big heart, and explains how Specialist as well as work with the Lord brought her to teach the elderly and cancer patients. at Chancellor, and how He has She also wants to be a make-up opened many doors, blessings artist for weddings. and opportunities. Brown has so many fantastic Brown will miss the team memories here at Chancellor members of The REACH pro- that her heart is flooded. gram, as well as her co-workers. “We really were a family,” “The folks here have been fam- Brown says in a heart-warming ily for 25 years,” states Brown manner. What she has gained from Chan- May 2015 6 Teachers Retiring continued Oui, mme. Pullano prend se retraite! started helping with the cheer program because my daugh- ter, Cara, was still a student and cheerleader at UVA when she first coached here and she need- ed my help. We worked with Mrs. Dietz at first and then she turned the program over to us,” she says. “I enjoyed sharing that experi- ence with my daughter, but the best part was getting to know Photo courtesy of Andrew LeMaster By Natalie Wilson and talking to her past and pres- throughout high school and have so many wonderful kids who I'd Staff Reporter ent students makes it evident formed a special relationship have never known.” Many of Chancellor’s teach- that this was definitely a great with her. In fact, almost every “And,” she adds, “having our ers will be “graduating” with the decision. AP class begins with discussions team in the state competition 3 senior class this year, and one "She consistently invested time with her students--in French, times!” of our beloved French teach- in working with me when I didn't of course!--about what students All-in-all, Pullano has a last- ers, Michelle Pullano, will be quite understand a concept,” says have done over breaks and where ing impact on her students as a among them. This year marks previous French student and cur- they will be attending college. teacher, a coach, a mentor, and her fifteenth teaching and tenth rent senior, Tyler Nielsen. Cur- Pullano knows each student very a friend. Although it’s hard to at Chancellor, and although she rent AP student and senior Casey personally and genuinely cares capture all she does for students, thinks of leaving is bittersweet, Stowell adds, “Madame Pullano about their lives even outside of 2013 Chancellor graduate Andrew she is looking forward to retire- is one of the kindest women I’ve the classroom. Lemaster, sums it up best: “With ment. “I plan to get back in shape, ever met, and it’s made class real- “My favorite part of teaching is having Mrs. Pullano for three of learn to cook better, do things I ly enjoyable and learning French building relationships with stu- my four high school years, she haven't had time to do. My hus- a little easier.” Pullano’s dedica- dents. I'm so blessed to get to has become a second mother to band is also retiring so we'll get to tion to helping her students to have some of my kids for three or me away from home and has al- spend lots of time together!” understand the French language four years. They really do feel like ways believed in me when oth- Pullano graduated with a de- and culture in a fun way that ex- "my" kids at that point,” she says. ers doubted me. I think it’s very gree in French from the Universi- tends beyond simply memorizing Because of this, she gives the fol- agreeable to say that Chancellor ty of Notre Dame, and though she vocab and grammar rules is one lowing advice to new teachers: is not just losing an outstanding knew she wanted to follow in her of the reasons her students do so “don't be afraid to let the students foreign language teacher, but also parents footsteps and teach, she well. know that you care about them.” a person who only sees light in had not always planned to study “She really wants to see us suc- Pullano is much more to Chan- every student she has taught.” French. “I originally wanted to ceed and gets so excited when we cellor than a French teacher, Although students are very sad be a music teacher but then I ac- do well. It's cool knowing that you however. In addition to being an to see Pullano leave, she says cepted the fact that I can't sing have a teacher that supports you adviser for the French club and that her least favorite thing about (as my students well know)!” she so much,” says current Advanced very involved in many aspects of teaching is something retiring jokes. Inspired by her high school Placement French student Katie the school, Pullano coached Var- will fix: “Getting up at 4:30 every French teacher, Pullano decided Roderick. Many of Pullano’s stu- sity football with morning!” to study the language instead, dents have had her as a teacher her daughter for eight years. “I Lysher will leave Legacy By Myah Hildago Junior Op-Ed Editor Elect she planned to do after retire- Bernard responded, “ Her tenac- “The progress the students have ment Lysher responded, “I plan ity and compassion . When she made throughout the years I on helping my mom who is 91 decides to do something there is have been here , has been very years old, and spending more no stopping her. Lysher does has rewarding, as well as the 1994 time with her. Family is very a abrasive nature but a loving un- team where the important to me”. Many people dercurrent. She’s very competi- girls had only let one goal in and have fond memories of Mrs. Ly- tive , when she wants something , had its first invitational cham- sher. Including Amy Bernard, a she’s a Bulldog, she thrives when pionship. “ States Mary Lysher teacher and fellow Field Hockey she competes.” a teacher, coach, and key part coach . “I have known Lysher for “Lysher is a friend, mentor, of the Chancellor Family for 27 a very long time, about 20 years. mother figure to me.” Although years. Lysher has been a teacher At one point, I played for Spotsy Mrs. Lysher is leaving Chancel- for the REACH program as well while she coached for Chancel- lor High School, she will always as starting the Field Hockey and lor . when asked about Lysher’s be a rolemodel to the entire com- Team. When asked what most prominent characteristics , munity . Photo by Myah Hildago 7 May 2015 Teachers Retiring continued Hayden Heads home Hanlin leaves hole in english By Rachel Thompson her department during times of Senior Op-Ed Editor Elect "trial and tribulation" has given “I am going to miss teaching her strength throughout the the most,” states Ms. Hanlin “I years. truly love that part of my job, “Take advantage of this op- connecting with my subject and portunity for a free education,” my students.” states Hanlin in her advice to After 17 years faithfully teach- her students. “It won't happen ing here at Chancellor, Mrs. again.” Normadean Hanlin is retiring. She also encourages them by She is an English 9 and 10th saying, “You have to be in school, grade teacher now, and has also so why not make it worthwhile taught regular, advanced, inclu- and learn? Trust in your teach- By Jordan Pearson tance money,” Hayden jokes, ex- sion, workshop, and 12th grade ers and your parents when they Editor in Chief Elect cited about venturing out. English. tell you that your education is “I have loved everything about Along with traveling, Hayden One of Hanlin’s favorite mem- important! And, just say, "No"!” being a teacher,” states Mrs. plans to continue substituting ories at Chancellor was when Hanlin’s plans for retirement Hayden. for teachers, so that she can Ms. Gattie, now an English are to stay up late, sleep late, Hayden has decided to retire continue to pursue what she teacher here, was her student read hundreds of books, go plac- after the 2014-2015 school year. loves. teacher and taught her a special es, do things, spend meaningful She has been working at Chan- "slanguage". time with her family, and to just cellor for 19 years, teaching as a “My husband always She also said that the kindness enjoy life, especially on Thurs- part of the REACH program and says that when we and compassion given to her by days! also the American Sign Lan- guage (ASL) program. Because go away we would be the student for whom she trans- spending our chil- lates in sign language is gradu- ating, and because of scheduling dren’s inheritance complications, she has decided money,” that it is time for her departure from Chancellor High School. When asked about her favorite She will miss her students in the memory, Hayden simply stat- REACH program terribly, but is ed, “I can’t think of one mem- ready to branch out to do some ory. There are just too many.” traveling with her husband. Hayden will miss her students “My husband always says that terribly, just as they will miss when we go away we would be her. spending our children’s inheri- Quittin’ Litton By Natalie Wilson visor for the school’s Key Club aged students to volunteer and other countries. She lived in Staff Reporter chapter, and many students lead through involvement here Okanawa, Japan, and during At the end of the school year, consider her not only an invalu- at Chancellor. She will be deeply her time in Cairo, Egypt, Litton Guidance Director and counsel- able resource on courses, col- missed next year.” worked with other special edu- or Mary Ann Litton will be retir- leges, scholarships, and more, Litton always intended to be- cation professionals to open an ing to spend more time with her but also a confidant and friend. come a high school guidance English school to supplement family. Litton has worked as a “Mrs. Litton understands what counselor but wanted to gain the lack of programs in schools counselor for twenty-one years, it means to be multi-faceted and work experience before achiev- there. Later, she returned to at Chancellor for sixteen, and as extremely involved!” says se- ing her Master’s degree. She the United States and received the Director for fourteen. nior Dalton Hedrick. “She has completed her undergraduate a Master’s in counseling from Students appreciate all that helped me tremendously as I've education at Radford University Liberty University and educa- Litton does for the school and changed passions and priorities and went on to travel the world tional counseling from Virginia have grown very close with her. through my time here and has and supply speech therapy and She serves as the founding ad- really appreciated and encour- special education services for Continued on page 6 May 2015 8 Teachers Retiring continued Quittin’ Litton Continued seniors and helping with “the Guidance aid and senior Jen- transition to adulthood,” and nifer Lovas has gotten espe- the year her daughter gradu- cially close with Litton this year ated, she was able to get espe- and says,“[Litton] does every- cially close to the students. In thing to help the students suc- fact, Litton’s favorite memories ceed.” Litton stresses this aspect of working at Chancellor are be- of her job, saying,“”Everything ing able to hand out the diplo- I love about counseling can be mas at the graduation ceremony summed up in the students.” and see the faces of every indi- When asked what advice she vidual she’s worked so hard to has for future high school guid- help succeed. “This is what it’s ance counselors, Litton has an all about--getting the seniors to immediate response: “Respect this point,” she says. them. They’re not kids, and Even so, Litton says, “[I don’t] they really respond well to mu- care who’s asking the question tual respect. Being able to talk to Commonwealth University. She it,” she says of her experience if they have a question I can them behind closed doors where then became a counselor for here. answer.” She especially enjoys they are not having to put on Spotsylvania County Schools, Chancellor High School is working with seniors but loves an act really allows you to con- working for one year at Court- especially important to Litton the general energy and excite- nect with the students.” Every land High School and four years because she is the mother of a ment she sees among teenagers student who has had the plea- at Spotsylvania High School be- Chancellor graduate and con- every day. “There is a really neat sure of working with her knows fore settling down at Chancellor siders herself a “Chancellor enthusiasm with teenagers, and that Litton practices what she High School. mom.” Litton’s favorite part of you can see it in the smiles and preaches. “I am a counselor first. I love counseling is working with the the high fives.” Chancellor’s Les Misérables Production By Kaitlyn O’Gorman redemption as he is incessantly wounded during the war. big family.” Senior News Editor Elect perused by police inspector Ja- “I was so happy to see so many Chancellor’s Les Misérables Les Misérables, which Chancel- vert, played by Senior Dalton He- people come out to support us,” was beautifully directed by lor High School presented April drick, who naively believes that gushes girl number 4, Junior Mathew Armentrout and co- 30th through May 2nd, takes Valjean could never change his Giselle Rivas. “It was amazing to directed by Sarah Ross. All the place in 19th century France. ways. Finally after Valjean spares hear and see the audience react music, which was played by In its opening act Jean Valjean, Javert’s life during the Paris up- to the play. Getting that reaction Chancellor’s very own orchestra played by Senior Brian Ashton, is rising, Javert finally decides that is what makes it all worth it. And and band students, was directed released from years of extremely Valjean has truly changed, and it’s just been an amazing experi- by Rhonda Miller. The musical harsh and unjust imprisonment. puts an end to his own life. This ence getting to do Les Mis and was broken into two Acts, Act I When Valjean finds nothing but allows Valjean to bring his ad- being a part of such a big school ending with the “One Day More” mistrust and mistreatment he opted daughter Cosette’s (played production. I couldn’t have done piece and Act II ending with the breaks his parole with the hope by Sophomore Sophie Horn) love it without the amazing help of entire cast singing “Do You Hear of starting a new life. He tries Marius (played by Sophomore Mr. Armentrout and Mrs. Miller. the People Sing”. to earn redemption for his ways Ben Ransom) to safety after being At the end of the day we’re all a

Photo by Natalie Wilson Photo Courtesy of Erin Pearson 9 May 2015 Teacher Transformations M. Lysher - SPED J. Boyd - Social Studies

M. Webb - P.E. M. Litton - Guidance

T.Scott - Fine Arts M. Pullano - French

May 2015 10 Teacher Transformations D. Dellet - SPED N. Hayden - REACH

C. Brown - Guidance G. Bennet - Library

N. Hanlin - English A. Holmes - Social Studies

11 May 2015 Prom Debate Competition Preview By Jordan Pearson Editor-in-Cheif Elect ing Charge. Current members include Brittany Barlow, Katie Prom is approaching once Pennock, Steffene Cheeks, Elan again for Chancellor’s juniors Glover, Alexis McGee, Lauren and seniors, and the prom com- Amory, and Anthony Tibbs. The mittee is hard at work to make it administrators of the committee A Night in Paradise, the theme along with Levine are Mrs. Kuh- for the 2015 Chancellor High nert, and Mrs. Pollet. School prom. A Night in Paradise takes place According to Mrs. Levine, on May 16th from 8:00 to 9:00. planning is well underway and Tickets cost 30 dollars and after going smoothly. Sashes for the prom tickets cost 10 dollars. If prom court are made, and ideas students want to bring someone are becoming a reality. outside of Chancellor, there are In order to be a part of the group forms in the office for permis- that is making all of the fun Courtesy of Ms. Lease sion! Above all, have fun Char- happen, meetings are in room Julio Villogas and Andres Carr attended the state debate gers! A220 on Fridays during Morn- tournament at Liberty University in Lynchburg on Friday, April 24. Chargers mourn Lipscomb

By Kaitlyn O’Gorman Stamp collector, lunch time 2015, at Spotsylvania Regional University of Mary Washington Senior News Editor Elect weather reporter, and Superior Medical Center. He taught in Orchestra and Band, as well as “I was a little star-struck at award winning band director, Spotsylvania County for 41 years an assistant conductor for the first - because he was such a Mr. Ken Lipscomb, who recently and worked in John J. Wright Fredericksburg Community legend in the music world,” passed away, left quite a mark Consolidated School, John J. Concert Band. states Chancellor High school at Chancellor even long after Wright Middle School, Spotsyl- “Ken will be remembered as choir director Rhonda Miller. “I his retirement in 2008. He left vania High School, Courtland a great teacher who touched had heard so much about how a title for band directors, and High school, and Chancellor many lives,” states Miller. “For wonderful the Band program music lovers aspire to reach. High School. a student to say he or she was was at Chancellor, and how He connected with his stu- Lipscomb earned 19 “Virginia taught by Mr. Lipscomb is an Mr.Lipscomb was responsible dents through life lessons, and Honor Band” designations; he automatic badge of honor. He for the success of that program. through the music he taught to was a charter member and for- lived and breathed the music I was hoping that some of his them. mer president of Phi Beta Mu, a he taught - and he inspired so successful ways would rub off Kenneth Austin Lipscomb member and adjudicator for the many students to love music as on me!” passed away Monday, April 20, VBODA, a board member in the he did.” May 2015 12 teacher of the Year Talks openly about success Mr. Dockery spends some time sharing the secrets to winning the Teacher of the Year award.

TLB: “Have you learned anything here. I’ve taught here for thir- from the students here at Chan- teen years,and I’ve taught a lot cellor?” of subjects,I’ve taught govern- Dockery: “I learned I don’t want ment, U.S History,World History, a child; I love the children here..I AP Human Geography,Criminal just don’t want to take them home Justice,African American His- with me. One thing I learned is tory, for every grade level.” being around kids keeps you like TLB: “What brought you here to younger and hipper. Like I’m a Virginia?” little hip - I know some things. Dockery: “So,when we were se- I’m hipper - not the hippest, but niors in college, Mrs.Dockery hipper than someone who isn’t and I, there was a recruiter from around kids all the time. I’ve also Spotsylvania County who came learned from kids not to take my- up and they were having a job fair self too seriously.” at our college so we were inter- By Ashley Ragonese and Josef Jazvic Photo by Enna Haus TLB: “What’s your favorite unit viewing with recruiters from re- Junior News Editor Elect and but he was like really hard on his or subject to teach and why?” cruiters from all different schools Senior Features Editor Elect kids but they learned. Whenever Dockery: “Oh snap that’s tough. and then he needed two social To be teacher of the year one you pleased him it was like ‘Oh I That is really tough. Can I go like studies teachers and that was the must commit years of their life must have done something good half and half because I’ve got only school that had two open- to the one goal of educating chil- because he’s a jerk he’s like never reasons for both? Okay, human ings and we were like “Let’s go!” dren. It is the most important in a good mood.’ Oh and my uncle geography I love. Because I love So we went that weekend,while factor in the development of an was a principal,my aunt was a the subject,it’s kind of just cool we were still in school and enlightened and effective society. teacher,my grandmother worked to learn about other people’s cul- everything,but we met with Mrs. Leon Dockery, superlative edu- in schools for a long time and I’ve tures and stuff that’s cool,and I Bass-Fortune,walked around the cator of 13 years and Chancellor kinda just been around teachers love the kids because the kids are school,drove back down[to the High native, is the 2015 Teacher for a long time.” really interested, and they want school],went to class and the next of the Year. Here are his respons- TLB:”How do you hope to impact to participate, so that’s good. But, week we got hired.” es to our questions about his ac- your students?” I like government because it ap- TLB: “What responsibilities do complishment and his life. Dockery: “I hope that...I don’t plies more to their lives. The stu- you hold with being the senior TLB: “What college did you know,I don’t really care that dents are all turning eighteen and class sponsor?” attend;What year did you they memorized a bunch of junk they’re going to be able to vote Dockery: “The biggest thing is graduate;and what did you they’ll probably forget in a few and go out into the world, so it collecting dues and junk at the study?” years. I hope that they’ll go out applies much more to their lives. beginning of the year. It’s a lot of Dockery: ”Ok. I went to Indiana into the world, and know a lit- I like both of them a lot. It’d be collecting,and then organizing University in Pennsylvania...I tle more about different people hard to give up one. I’m lucky to the senior breakfast,meeting with know it’s tricky [college name] and different places and just be able to teach them.” the officers on the senior board everyone says that. So the school be good people,good to their TLB: “How do you feel about and seeing what they want to do. is a Pennsylvania State Universi- families,that they’ll just contrib- being elected as Teacher of the My job is to basically talk with ty but it’s in the town of Indiana ute to society,and that doesn’t Year?” them and see what they want to so that’s why it’s called Indiana mean they have to be some crazy Dockery: It’s funny,I think that do, look at the money and see University. It’s weird. There’s also spectacular something just be a every student who has ever had if it’s possible, and then just to a California University in Penn- good person.” me would think that that’s funny. make it happen. But they make sylvania because it’s in the town TLB: “With what clubs and orga- I think there are better teachers in all the decisions. The last thing of California. I don’t know; it’s nizations have you and or are you this school. I felt like it should’ve is getting graduation together tricky.” involved?” been Mrs.Dockery (Dockery’s which is a lot of junk.” *aide reminds him of the rest of Dockery: “Well I go to the club wife). TLB: “What do you hope to gain the question* Okay so um yeah I every Friday night if that what TLB: “Why?” from teaching?” went there (thank you) I gradu- you mean.I’m the senior class Dockery: “Because I think she’s Dockery: “.....a paycheck..no I’m ated, let’s see I went there from sponsor. I used to do the sopho- the best teacher in this school. just kidding. I don’t hope to gain 1997-2001,and I majored in Social more class years ago. For a while I She’s wonderful at everything anything,I just do it. I hope to get Science Education (sorry, keep was a sponsor for the boys’ dance she does. She’s who I vote for ev- enjoyment? I don’t know. I like me on track). team; they like needed a sponsor.” ery year. She’s really great.” doing it; it’s nice. I’m one of the TLB:”When did you first decide TLB: “What made you interested TLB: “How long have you been few people who can say,’I enjoy you wanted to become a teacher?” in working with the seniors?” teaching at Chancellor? my job.’ I also hope that thirty Dockery: “Seventh grade. I had Dockery: “Well, I teach mostly How long have you been teaching years from now when kids are some good teachers. I had a lot seniors, and so there was no one overall,and what subjects have with their families they’ll remem- of good teachers in high school, really to do it and I wasn’t doing you taught?” ber me and say,’Remember that and I had this teacher who was any kind of club at the time. It Dockery: “Wow,this is tough. bald dude? He was funny’. That’d kind of a jerk. Go figure...like me, just seemed to fit, so why not.” Okay so I have only taught be good.” 13 May 2015 Sports Updates Soccer Boys Girls By David Stack team is cool. Our practices are By Kaitlyn Keisling Senior goal keeper Tori Bailey Staff Reporter always fun. “Thomas Shank Layout Editor is optimistic on the future of the

sophomore who played Junior Chargers: “I think as long as we Chancellor’s soccer team is The girls’ soccer team is hav- Varsity soccer last year says maintain our focus and work to- a big statement for Chancel- ing a mediocre season with a “The team was nice. Always a gether we will hopefully make it lor. They are always one of the record of 2-2-2 in Conference good time. “ far.” first things that pops into your 22. With hopes to step up their “The amount of hard work and The Chargers play at rival game for the upcoming confer- dedication these guys have is on May “The amount of ence tournament, the girls are amazing. All we need to work 8. Hurry and support your Char- working hard in practice and on is focusing on the game, and gers before the season is over! hard work and dedi- trying to raise their stats. staying focused. “States coach cation these guys Webb. Loads of support the have is amazing. All team has. More than just a scratch Julian Zarratea sophomore at Extreme Laceration: she had to lather up on Neo- we need to work on Chancellor High says “The team Tori Bailey’s Story sporin and wrap a fourth of her is great. Everyone on it is so leg in bandages. Still not healed is focusing on the By Kaitlyn Keisling two weeks later, the laceration good at soccer. “ Layout Editor game, and staying The other schools this year is affecting her play. It keeps her and giving Chancellor rough Every injury is hurtful. So from being able to dive in her focused.“ games. Their competition has when Tori Bailey, a senior at goal during soccer games and increased. Their previous sea- Chancellor High School on the from being aggressive on the brain when you hear the name sons they have done very well. girls soccer team, was playing field. Chancellor. Freshmen Roy Hen- “We work every day harder kickball for a Latin Club event, Tori continues to be in pain derson says “This team is one and harder on our weaknesses. “ she never thought she would be during regular day to day ac- of the best I’ve ever played on. Says Coach Webb going home with a huge lacera- tivities, saying, “showers are ex- I have met so many cool people. tion down her leg. tremely painful and I constantly “Freshmen Nico Vega says “The About midway through the am trying not to scratch it.” She game, Bailey slid into third base still has to wrap her legs in ban- Athlete of the month and soon enough she felt the dages and continues to use tons Ryan Longman skin scrape off her leg. In tears of Neosporin to repair her skin. By Megan Shaw Staff Reporter Congratulations to last Ryan Longman is a senior this year on the spring track team. He has been running track issue’s MVP Harry Fisher! for six years, and plans to fin- ish his track career this spring. Longman participated in win- ter track this past season with placing first in the one-hundred meter race at the winter con- ference. However, Longman missed the state championship by .03 seconds. This past meet at , he ran the eight hundred meter in two minutes and one second, winning first place in the race. Longman states, “I hope to fin- ish my last year of track with a medal at states.” After his long road of victories, he’s ready to finish his track career with run- ning the 4x8 at the state cham- pionship on June 5th, 2015. May 2015 14 Sports updates continued Tennis Boys Girls By Christopher Heimink game. The team has worked tire- By Megan Church The seniors are Alexis “PJ” Mc- Layout Editor Co-Editor-In Chief lessly throughout the season Gee, Nansi Rodriguez, Megan “There are no star players. running drills, having mock Initially without a coach, the Church, Desirae Tures, Elena Each and every single member matches, and working hard at all girls tennis team began their Fandrich, and Aneesa Noor. of the team is vital to the team’s times during the practices. season in January with condi- Sophomore Nathalie Contreras victory against other schools; an “If we continue our hard work tioning led by captain and se- will lead the team next year. individual can’t win the entire into the remaining season we nior Alexis “PJ” McGee. Coach The team’s senior night will be match, it takes the combined ef- will definitely make it to Re- Casey Hollibaugh joined the on Friday, May 8th during their fort of the players,” stated Tom- gionals. States is a dream for team in January. home match against Liberty my Nyguen senior athlete on the the team and seeing how much The team will graduate six of High School. Chancellor High School (CHHS) effort we put into our playing, I its seven members this year. boys tennis team. wouldn’t be surprised if we did The boys tennis team sits on a make it,” stated Nyguen. SoftBall 6-4 record with a current six With four games to be played By Illyana Pacheco is good, so continue to keep win streak. The team is ready for after JMHS, the Chargers have Staff Reporter up the good work girls! A great their next game against James to keep up the hard work to se- thing about girls softball is you That time of the year is al- Monroe High School (JMHS) at cure their place in the Regional can be almost any age to play! ready back Chargers! Spring is JMHS. games, and if able to continue Not only is it for girls, it is also finally here and that means our “I think our team has the chance with the win streak, secure for boys as well. Some people spring sport teams are back at it! to beat James Monroe if we play their place in States. The team say that if you start playing soft- Speaking of, how do you think calm-headedly however it will is ready to put the work in to ball in middle school, you’ll play our girls softball team will do definitely be one of our harder make this dream come true and even better by highschool! That this year? I’m curious to see how matches to win,” stated Nyguen plans to prove their determina- is it for today chargers! Best of the players are going to play this when asked about his thoughts tion will reap to glory of a great luck to all the girls in Chancellor year. So far the girl’s softball on the potential outcome of the season. on the softball team. team is doing very well! Which Spring track By David Stack teams better, and make them fix By Emma Haus with a time of 4:26.09 ,The Dis- Staff Reporter Junior Sports Editor their mistakes. “ The guys say “ tance Medley Relay with a time we are doing the best we can but of 13:31.21 as well as the boys Spring is here and baseball is The Chancellor track team has we understand out mistakes. It Distance Medley Relay with a coming with it! Many new play- an outstanding start. Several is just trying to get back in the time of 11:32.96 have all broken ers this season. “ The amount of school records have been bro- game that is the hard part. “ school records. people putting in the work this ken such as the 4 by 8 girls relay Tyler Fisher sophomore and Those qualified for States are season is great. “ states coach team with a time of 9:57.07 and catcher for Chancellors Varsity the girls and boys 4 by 800 me- barber. The team this year isn’t Donye Taylor in the 100 hurdles team says “ It’s hard to stay in ter relay, Donye Taylor in the doing their best, going 1 for 4. with a 15.24 breaking the previ- the game. But we try our best. 100 hurdles and the 300 inter- “We are trying to work on our ous school record that has been When you’ve made so many mediate hurdles, and Noah Wise faults and get better. “states held for 20 years. friends on the team and other in the 400 meter dash. sophomore Chris Cook. The girls Sprint Medley Relay teams, it’s a bit easier. “ Cj Craft freshman Both teams tell me that they are really working to get better. for chancellor says But they are trying to get their “The team is cool. heads back in too. On the good side many new All my friends are comers love the team. Cj Craft freshman for chancellor says on it and makes a “The team is cool. All my friends good place to be. “ are on it and makes a good place to be. “ The Varsity team on the other The team plans on making im- hand going 1-3 isn’t doing the provements to their game. The best either. Coach Mike Hun- season has only just started. dly says “ We plan to make both

15 May 2015 2014-15 Chancellor charger Mvp’s Girls Cross-Country Boys Cross-Country Kara Kreiling ‘16 Neil Schubel ‘15 Madalyn Amos ‘16

Volleyball Emma Meek 17’ Mark Weinstock 15’ Brittany Margelos 17’

Field Baseball Hockey Tyler Garwood ‘17 Tori Bailey 15’ Jordan Rasure 16’

Girls Tennis Football PJ McGee 15’ Deshawn Parish ‘17 Megan Church 15’ Undetermined Girls Girls and Boys Track, Jayla Harris 15’ Boys and Girls Soccer, Sydney Jackson 15’ Cheerleading, , Boys Basketball, Softball, Boys and Girls Swimming May 2015 16 Retro Junk-The Transformers By Harry Fisher didn’t grow up in the eighties, creative than most other shows show that brought joy to a lot of Op-Ed Editor Transformers was still a big part of its time. Each Transformer people. Even though the mov- You never truly appreciate of my childhood and I always was likeable in his own way, ies don’t entirely do it justice, something until its dead, which loved it. Unfortunately, many and it was just fun watching they do still sort of represent the unfortunately seems to be the people seem to have forgotten them transform into cars. Also, cheesy nature of the show. How- fate of the Transformers. While what makes these transforming the mindlessness of watch- ever, all of the Transformers TV the big budget Michael Bay robots so great, and how they ing robots fight one another is series will go down in history as movies boast big action and spe- started several generations of what made it so fun. That’s what cial effects, they often butcher epic stories, each with dedicated makes the modern films fun too, “I still remember the already existing characters fan bases. They started with cre- except that the show had actual while creating boring characters original ativity and fun characters, not thought put into the plot and of their own. The plot lines are boring stories and characters characters. Transformers, the also completely uninteresting, that nobody cares about. Ultimately, the original show and generally, these movies can ones that I grew up While it’s true that the origi- went on to become a legend that be fun, but also downright stu- nal Transformers was made inspired many other versions of with.” pid. pretty much just to sell toys, it Transformers throughout the epic stories about creative and I still remember the original had actual ideas and thought years. It will probably always be loveable characters, and that’s Transformers, the ones that I put into it, making it a lot more remembered as a cheesy eighties what makes them special. grew up with. Even though I Old vs New Super Heroes By Harry Fisher Op-Ed Editor In a world full of cinematic also a Batman villain who used adaptations of classic comic a kite as a weapon, and another book heroes, is it possible that who used paintings as his motif. we’ve lost sight of what makes There was once even a Bat Cow. a comic book hero exactly that? In the Marvel universe, there’s

metalarcade.net The Avengers, the Dark Knight, an alternate universe where ev- Man of Steel, and The Amazing ery character is an animal, for Spider-man are all excellent example, the Amazing Spider- movie series, and they all repre- Ham. There’s also an alternate sent their source material well, universe where every Marvel but how much do they actually character becomes an un-kill- remind you of the comics they able zombie, and they eat every are based on? other human on Earth. Also, It is entirely possible that Venom once transformed into a comic book movies may be a car. How much do you want to little too serious for their own bet that we’ll never see that in a good. After all, comic books movie? are known for their cheesy and In the end, comic book mov- ridiculous stories and charac- ies will always be great for their ters. Comic book movies are more serious takes on classic all about realistic action and stories, and that’s definitely not drama. People often forget how a bad thing. After all, we want these heroes started out and the stories of our favorite su- how their ongoing stories are per heroes to be taken seriously. in comics today. Sometimes, However, we need to take time you just need to take a minute to remember where these mov- to appreciate how something ies got their inspiration from. started at its roots to remember Even though comic books are what truly makes it special. often cheesy and over the top, Comic books will always be they’re still very loveable and remembered for just how unre- meant to be taken seriously, and alistic they can be. For example, they deserve as much attention in the DC universe, a cat once as their cinematic adaptations joined the Red Lanterns, and do. After all, when are you ever there was once a cyborg ver- going to see Spider-Man as a sion of Superman. There was zombie in a movie? 17 May 2015 New Perspectives By Neil Schubel Editor In Chief

Photo By: Neil Schubel Photo By: Neil Schubel Photo By: Neil Schubel Photo By: Neil Schubel Mrs. Pickren Mr. Leighton Mrs. Player Mr. Larkin “I have a big English garden, “I started teaching by accident. “I have a daughter. She wants to “I like to go to flea markets. I which means I have tall grasses At age eight I started working as be a dentist and a mommy. Hav- kind of like to see what I can and perennials. They are these a paperboy delivering the Wash- ing a kid puts things in perspec- find. I like to watch the TV show big bushy plants, but still beau- ington Post. When I left my job tive. If you are having a rough American Pickers. It is fun to tiful. When my son comes to my doing international finance for day with work, or life, little kids see what I can find in other house to visit, he tells me that a financial firm, I didn’t have a are honest and they’ll see the people’s trashy items and either I have the best garden in the career for the first time. So my world for the joy in the small use them for myself or sell them. whole neighborhood. When I oldest daughter’s principal in things. Like learning capital let- I bought a traffic light for $50. I bought my house there was just Washington D.C. asked me to ters, or the sunshine. I think to cleaned it, rewired it, and then one tree in the front yard, but come teach a class after school. I myself, ‘Why am I dwelling on sold it for $200. I also found an now there are stepping stones thought I’d be tutoring, but end- anything?’ Finding the time to army presentation piece to Gen- that form a pathway, humming ed up teaching 28 4th grade stu- work and have your own life, eral Trapnell and I am going to bird feeders, and rocks. In my dents. I never used a textbook, while trying to make their life donate it to the Army Museum.” backyard I have a bird habitat and still don’t, because when the best possible is the hardest area with lots of cardinals, yel- I taught in D.C. we didn’t have thing about being a parent.” low finches, and no squirrels enough for everyone in class.” because they don’t like my bird- seed.” S’mores with a twist! Recipes with Myah Rachel Thompson family or friends, place it close By Myah Hidalgo Ingredients: Op-Ed Senior Editor Elect by the campfire with tongs for Op-Ed Junior Editor Elect Chargers! Here’s a tasty treat! two spoons full of Nutella 3-5 minutes or on the grill to It’s s’mores with a twist, and Seeing how this is the last issue , two cups of milk allow the chocolates to melt for they are so easy to make! First, I’ve decided to end with a bang! popsicle molds 5-10 minutes, turning occasion. be sure to spray your foil with I prepared a delicious recipe Directions: If you are at home and in need of cooking spray. Then, you pick for the beginning of summer Stir milk and Nutella together a yummy treat, just simply pop and choose whatever kind of break , Nutella Popsicles. These until blended. Pour into molds it in the oven on 350 for about yummy treats to fill inside of are the perfect snacks to keep and let them freeze for three to 7-12 minutes (this will vary de- the waffle cone. Next, you will you cool and happy. six hours. Then enjoy ! pending on the size of cone). Al- need to wrap the waffle cone in Nutella Popsicles low the foil to cool before you foil. Now it is ready for toasting! unwrap. These sweet treats are If you are out camping with the perfect for summer!

What you will need: 1 sugar or waffle ice cream cone 1 piece of foil, big enough to wrap around the cone Tongs Yummy treats: Chocolate chips, bits of your favorite candy bars Mini marshmallows Fruit (bananas or berries) May 2015 18 Battlefield-college now or later? Waiting on the dream Going Straight Into Greater By Zack Jewell amenities. Community college Administrative Assistant can cost a person anywhere One of the biggest questions from 1,000 dollars to 12,000 dol- Education of our generation while in high lars in state and can triple that By Christopher Heimink school is about college, but it for out of state. Layout Editor goes deeper than just college, Also, college may not be for One should always go straight es key opportunities in the edu- you ask yourself; do I go straight everyone, some people do much into college. By starting the next cation they are seeking which in? Do I wait? Waiting seems chapter of education in college might be something critical but like a horrible option, when in “Waiting seems like a right away students can sooner limited by the time of when the reality its better. People hear it horrible option, when finish the education necessary opportunity arises. all the time, how much the stu- for the career path they are look- College is also not for every- dents hate high school and hate in reality its better.” ing to go into which allows them body. There are those which de- the courses and teachers, but better in other things. Only to be able to enter that field sire to go into trade schools and when you ask them what they 39.4% of Americans between sooner. Another, benefit of go- do apprenticeships as well as want to do, they have some sort the ages of 25 and 64 had a two ing straight to college is colleges other avenues to take in life. The of super elaborate plan, that year college degree or more in prefer to have students which same goes for those who wish would require harder things 2012. But if thought about there are ready to jump right into to take those paths in life. Tak- than what they skated by with are many other choices; trade ing the steps to those choices is in high school. Even kids who schools and military are two big “What if I had just something not to delay for the had good grades and advanced ones, trade or vocational schools gone right away?” same reasons: you end up be- classes, they just completed focus on giving those who enter ing behind those already in that probably 12 consecutive years it a much more specific look at learning because it shows ambi- field and it creates the chance of school, with (usually) only a something they would be look- tion in the students. As well as of the individual not having the summer break and a few other ing to do and it isn’t as educa- showing the desire to further drive to continue or missing a holiday breaks in-between. It tion intensive as college. The your education being a benefit key opportunity in following the can be very tiring. military is a very broad ranged for what colleges are looking for. lifestyle they wish to pursue. way to go as well, you can learn College is not something all College is also an expensive “College may not be to do many things, much like a people want to do right after part of the lives of those com- for everyone” trade school it can give you very twelve years of school that are ing out of high school. By going specified approaches to things, necessary to go through to make straight into college the chance But if you think about it, high or it can give you very broad it to college. It makes sense to of getting scholarships to lower school is one of the easiest parts ranges of things. Over all, going want some time to relax, but the if not totally eliminate the cost of your life, there is a set sched- to college is becoming more and time one takes to relax after all of it grow significantly as schol- ule, all you have to worry about those years of hard work could arships often times are based is getting to class on time and “But if you think make them resilient to going on being semester or year based making sure you maintain the about it, high school back to school again after that rather than over a college career. work to keep up a good grade. break. If something like that By waiting to go further into And you only have to pay for is one of the easiest were to occur then the individ- education these scholarships things you want; prom, extra- parts of your life” ual is left thinking “what if I had become invalid, or the chance of curricular activities like games just gone right away?” with a lot earning the scholarship dimin- and other things like that, and more of a norm, but there are of catching up to do in the field ishes because the colleges view if you get it, lunch. College is other options, and even if you they wish to study and earn a those applying who have taken almost the exact opposite you are someone who college is for, degree in. It also creates a situa- time off of school as less deserv- pay for everything; your tuition, sometimes waiting and being tion where the individual miss- ing in many cases. your food inside and out of patient can be your best bet. school, room and board, books, gas to get there unless you live on campus. It’s understandable if you still live at home and at- tend college, because that’s be- come far more common factor due to how high the costs of col- lege have become. In the 2014- 2015 year the average out of state tuition was 22,958 dollars, and in state was 9,139 dollars, not including anything other 19 May 2015 chancellor’s day dreams A Political Cartoon By Art IV Senior Yesenia De La Cruz

May 2015 20 Summer Time Events By Myah Hidalgo Junior Oped-ed editor elect at Hurkamp Park in Fredericks- Farm Emerging Civil War Symposium burg, VA. July join Civil War historians and Summer time is officially on June 20th - Art in the Park July 4th- Fourth Of July at Ferry preservationists at Meeting its way! and with that , most A showcase of local artists and - Celebrate Independence Day street in Fredericksburg VA, to students find themselves in the great talent , this cultural ex- at George Washington’s Ferry join in discussions , lectures and predicament of not finding -ac perience is also located in Hur- Farm , located at Kings highway a tour of Chancellorsville battle- tivities for them to do for the kamp Park in Fredericksburg, in Fredericksburg VA. field. three months of freedom. So VA July 5th - Country Night August 8th- Cookbook Launch the simple solution is to provide June 21st- Battling Cancer 5K Line dancing , pool and corn and Signing said students with an entire list Run/Walk hole at Southpoint center Blvd the Rising Sun Tavern Cook- of ideas for them to do. the race starts at 8:00 am and in Fredericksburg VA. Book with recipes from the June finishes at Carl D. Silver Health July 16th -19th- Historicon colonial time period is being June 13th - Great American Center . All proceeds go to Mary 100 vendors and about 3500 to released at Caroline street in Family Campout Washington Healthcare Region- 4000 are drawn to Historicon Fredericksburg VA. -Family can choose among ac- al Cancer Center. where people recreate Battles August 22nd - Wreath Laying at tivities such as canoeing, and June 27th-Lake Anna Sunset from History or from ones own Mary Washington Monument kayaking , located at Lake Cartis Concert Series imagination. located at Freder- the Annual Wreath Laying hap- Memorial Park in Hartwood VA. -Live bands and Lake Anna icksburg Expo Center in Freder- pens every year on the Anni- June 16th- Picnic in the Park famed Sunsets , sure are cause icksburg VA. versary of Mary Washington’s Annual fun for all ages, this tra- for a good time ! Located at Lake August death , located at Princess Anne dition has been going since 1997 Anna , Spotsylvania County . August 7th -9th - 2nd Annual Street in Fredericksburg VA . and is a local favorite , located Ap spanish articles The following articles are a collection written by AP spanish students El Salvador Plan de futuro escrito por Ashley Eadie chas cosas por sentado en los escrito por Jordan Glisan zarse en ingeniería aeroespacial. Estados Unidos. La gente en El Estoy actualmente indeciso so- Es ideal si tienes un plan para Visitar un país hispano puede Salvador lucha para mantener bre si quiero hacer una subespe- tu futuro, así sabes lo que estás cambiar tu perspectiva de la las necesidades de la vida y cialización en algo o hasta que buscando en la vida. He desar- vida. Cuando tenía 14 años fui a muchos de los niños caminan diploma quiero seguir. Después rollado mis planes para el futuro El Salvador. El Salvador es muy sin zapatos, mientras que la de la Universidad, quiero ser un y lo que me gustaría estar haci- diferente de los Estados Unidos. gente se queja de no tener sufi- ingeniero aeroespacial y mejo- endo en los próximos 10 años. La razón es porque vi la pobreza ciente ropa aquí en los Estados rar el mundo a través de los me- Planeo asistir a una Universidad real por primera vez. Después Unidos. El viaje que tuve a El dios aeronáuticos. de cuatro años para especiali- de caminar por las calles, me di Salvador me ayudó a priorizar cuenta que nos tomamos mu- las necesidades en mi vida. Mi experiencia cultural en chancellor escrito por Sophia Wischnewski También ellos muestran detalles Si hubiera sabido entonces lo que sé ahora Me gustaría decir que los cu- pequeños pero importantes atros años pasados de escuela como jugar juegos de mesa, no escrito por Aleta Carter yo habría intentado jugar más no sólo han tenido un gran efec- sólo con la familia nuclear sino en voleibol. Habría intentado to en mi vida sino en las perso- también con los abuelos, tíos He aprendido mucho en mis mantener algunas de las amist- nas que conocí. Cada persona o y tías, y amigos de la familia. años en la escuela secundaria. ades que he perdido. Me diría a amigo es único. Nosotros hemos Otras tradiciones incluyen los Si hubiera sabido entonces lo mi misma que no necesito tener hecho una increíble amistad viajes con toda familia al mer- que sé ahora, habría hecho algu- preocupaciones y estrés sobre y además yo he descubierto cado, o cuando todas las perso- nas cosas diferentes. Una cosa cosas pequeñas como la escuela, un globo terráqueo nuevo. Mis nas ayudan a preparar la cena, o que yo cambiaría es mis hábi- mis notas, y el dinero. También amigos son las personas que me un día durante la semana para tos de estudio en el grado nueve me diría que no tengo que con- enseñan los grandes temas que pasar tiempo juntos. Yo quiero especialmente en mi clase de centrarme en los otros estudi- son importantes para la familia, aprender otras tradiciones así español e historia AP. No so- antes, especialmente en el grado como el papel de cada miembro, yo podré hacer las mismas tradi- cializaría tanto como lo hice y nueve. que es lo puedes esperar del fu- ciones con mi familia y mejorar turo, y como la familia tiene un nuestra relación. El camino es gran impacto en la comunidad. aprender sobre otra cultura.

21 May 2015 La tecnología en Chancellor Lo que significa ser un senior escrito por Eskeily Canas escrito por Adriana Sanchez Fontán presentación oral regular. Otros arenta años y nos envían a vivir En la escuela secundaria de ejemplos de avances tecnológi- Desde el final de nuestro tercer a una universidad solos. Sin em- Chancellor tenemos muchos cos son cosas simples pero que año de la escuela secundaria bargo, todavía estamos obliga- avances tecnológicos que ayu- ayudan mucho como los nue- al comienzo de nuestro último dos a pedir permiso para ir al dan a los profesores y los estudi- vos Chromebooks, el centro año, se nos pide pasar de ado- baño y seguir dependientes de antes en las clases. Por ejemplo, de medios en la biblioteca, el lescentes inmaduros como se nuestros padres hasta “el día de en la clase de Español AP usa- sistema de mensajes de texto nos ve, a adultos responsables la partida”. Es abrumador tomar mos micrófonos con los com- para que los profesores puedan como nuestros padres piensan las riendas de nuestras propias putadores para grabar nuestras enviar mensajes a sus alumnos que nos han educado ser. Nos vidas cuando pensamos que voces en el programa Audacity y las nuevas cuentas de Google. piden decidir la carrera en que en nuestro último año nuestra en preparación para el examen Todos estos avances ayudan a tendremos que trabajar por los decisión más difícil debería ser de español AP. Después de hacer los profesores y estudiantes de próximos, más o menos, cu- cuál vestido llevar para el baile una grabación, se la enviamos a Chancellor a conectarse mejor formal de fin de curso. la Sra. Del Moral por Score para para una educación más efici- que ella la pueda escuchar. Es ente. muy fácil y es diferente de una El idioma español El verdadero objetivo de la educación escrito por Glenda Ayala rentes partes de Latino América y España. Además es importante escrito por Senayra Portillo con si realmente vas a usarlo Para aprender una lengua se aprender una lengua porque es más tarde en la vida, aunque necesita práctica repetitiva, es una herramienta muy poderosa difícil dominar un idioma pero ¿Cuántas veces te has sentado quizá lo hagas. El verdadero para pasar límites y también le no es imposible. Si uno aprende en tu clase de matemáticas, objetivo de las matemáticas es da una oportunidad de ser bil- una lengua eso crea un punto ciencias, inglés o historia y has ayudarte a aprender a sortear ingüe y comunicarse con per- de vista diferente y le da cono- pensado "¿cuándo voy a usar obstáculos. Todas estas clases sonas diferentes de su país o cimiento de nuevas culturas, esto?"? te ayudan a mejorar tu memo- etnicidad. En mi opinión, como tradiciones y lugares del mundo. Puedes pensar que nunca ria y pensar críticamente y en alguien que habla español fre- Una lengua está entrelazada con vas a usar radicales, algebra o términos menos ortodoxos. Te cuentemente, puedo decir que el la cultura de un país. Por ejem- números imaginarios, y puede enseñan a tomar decisiones, idioma me ha ayudado no sola- plo, el español es la base de las ser toda la verdad. La razón por aprender de las consecuencias mente en mis estudios académi- culturas hispanas, es hablado la cual debes estudiar todas es- y tener una educación general cos de español AP sino también por muchos países y personas. tas clases no tiene nada que ver más global y sólida. a conectarme con mi cultura y Con esta lengua podemos apre- raíces hispanas. nder de varias culturas en dife- SENIOR FAREWELLS NEIL SCHUBEL Editor-in-Chief If I looked at myself freshman Fighting Falcon to locations like year, sitting in room A113 as a Greece, Nepal, Germany, and a mediocre Journalism I student, two week-long adventure across I would have never imagined the Atlantic Ocean. that I would one day leave high Eventually I became more in- school as the Editor-in-Chief of volved in the newspaper and the newspaper. wandered away from the glori- After a last minute class change ous flight simulator. After be- I joined the team as a sopho- ing elected as the Opinions Edi- more. I was occupied with writ- tor, then the Editor-in-Chief, I ing articles, laying out a small wanted to create a newspaper part of the Op-Ed section when that you would find entertain- Josh Turbyfill was not able to, ing. Whether it was a picture of a Seniors saying goodbye to the Chancellor Newspaper. Christopher Heim- and my favorite: playing Google dill pickle sitting on top of a su- ink, Zack Jewell, Neil Schubel, Harry Fisher, Illyana Pacheco, Megan Earth Flight Simulator. I spent perhero movie review, or read- Shaw, Natalie Wilson, Kaitlyn Keisling, Megan Church. my days driving around the F-16 ing what students think in the May 2015 22 Grid and Digging Deep, looking It may seem like a few pieces of at an athlete jump over a high paper that you glance over ev- jump bar on the front cover, or ery month, but there is a much Megan Church seeing what Mr. Oliver thinks deeper story within the numer- Co-Editor-in-Chief ous stories you find in here each about hall duty, I hope that you Though I can’t deny school year was canceled due to issue. The friendships that I have enjoyed the newspaper. that senioritis has hit me hard, I earthquake, I had my first class made, the stories that I heard, Next year Jordan Pearson will am not eager for the end of high in A113 and I loved it. Now I’ve the people that I met, and most take my position, and I know school. My four years at Chan- spent four years in this class- of all the mentorship I received she will continue to produce cellor have been full of memo- room and written on The Light- from Mrs. Gattie. Thank you the best newspaper in the area. rable, character-building expe- ning Bolt newspaper for three. Mrs. Gattie. Thank you TLB. I will move onto George Mason riences. I started high school Junior year I was the Features Thank you Chancellor High University next fall, but I will as the new girl; I knew very few Editor, and senior year I’ve been School! forever cherish this newspaper. people here, didn’t play any Co-Editor-in-Chief. sports, and had no idea what I My time on the newspaper has Christopher Heimink wanted to do in the future. In been beneficial to many parts Layout Editor just four years, I’ve changed all of my life. I’ve always enjoyed of that. writing, and doing so for TLB Hello there reader of The life having grown from the les- Here’s the advice that has led has helped me cultivate my Lightning Bolt. It has been a sons that I learned while inside me to success in high school: skills, which has influenced my great three years that I have the walls of this school. I went take risks and stretch your decision to study English and been able to write for you and from being told I had melano- comfort zone. This wasn’t easy Communications with a focus be able to get you “Thunderous ma freshman year to this past for timid ninth-grade me, but in technical writing in college. News at Lightning Fast Speed!” Christmas being told that I was the more risks I took, the more Conducting interviews for ar- In the time which I have been going to be skin cancer free for confident I became. Sophomore ticles has been the most valu- on the staff of The Lightning the end of my senior year. Life year I wanted to join a school able experience I’ve had in all of Bolt I have become a true part has given me quite the run but I sport, so I joined the tennis high school; it’s helped me win of this school. I will be moving always knew that here at Chan- team; the three years I’ve played scholarships, get jobs, and build on from Chancellor as a better cellor would be people that tennis have been amazing as lasting relationships. Above all, person than I was before walk- would support me through it. I’ve developed my skill, moved the friends I’ve made on the ing through those doors on the (Follow me on Instagram @mis- up the ladder, and made lifelong newspaper are irreplaceable. first day of school. To see how tahmink). friends. Senior year I joined the Shoutout to Amanda Driskill the school has changed over Thank you to everybody who swim team, which is probably and Meghan Hannifin, former the years since I have been here has supported me in my life here the most ridiculous thing I’ve Editor-in-Chiefs who were great has been quite the experience. at Chancellor High School. This done. I couldn’t even swim free- influences on me, and of course Thank you to everybody who is where I write my last farewell style. Learning to dive was ter- the the wonderful Mrs. Gattie has stood behind this newspa- for Chancellor, for The Light- rifying, and I never thought I’d who is unquestionably the best per which I had the opportu- ning Bolt. get the hang of breaststroke, but teacher I’ve ever had. nity to write for. I will go on in “Do remember me as I was…” by the end I could swim (or at Choosing a college has not been least mimic) all four strokes. easy for me, but I’ve decided On a whim during freshman to go with my heart and be a KAITLYN kEISLING scheduling, I signed up for Jour- Hokie for the next four years at Layout Editor nalism with hopes of one day Virginia Tech. I’m very excited It’s sad to think these are my look out for you. Don’t let peo- writing for the school paper. Af- for next year and all the future final weeks at Chancellor. I have ple be mean to you, and under- ter the first A-day of the 2011-12 holds, [enter powerful closing had many great memories in all stand the importance of putting statement the end]. my activities, especially TLB and yourself first sometimes. Make Charger Hockey. I will truly miss sure to always do your best in Bolt has given me some of the fundamentals of Journalism and this school; however I am hope- school; it will pay off when you most fun and beneficial expe- writing for a newspaper; every ful for the future at Longwood see your acceptance letters into riences and opportunities over aspect helped me grow as a per- University where I will study the school of your dreams. I will my high school career; I’ve been son. The future is always un- Elementary Education. My ad- miss you Chancellor and all my taught that every single thing is clear no matter how hard we try vice to the yougins is to always friends made here. important. Every detail and ev- to put a plan together for our- ery word, the faces you see, and selves; but on that note I plan on places you go and people that going out to California and go- ZACK jewell you meet, the things you do and ing to school and trying to make Administrative Assistant the way you react to them. It’s the future I’ve envisioned a re- “...Don’t remember me as I am.” every sense of the word, mov- taught me to never leave some- ality. The journey forward will These past four years here at ing on will be nice and going on thing unfinished, and never be long, but the things I’ve left Chancellor have been eventful to bigger things outside of high quit, even if something seems behind will always be with me. as anything, but definitely been school, but also hard to leave impossible. Mrs. Gattie and the (Follow me on instagram @the_ worth every moment. It’s been four years of memories behind. classes she taught went above worlds_plague, and on twitter @ a learning experience in almost My time here on The Lightning and beyond just teaching me the zackariusmoses) 23 May 2015 megan shaw illyana pacheco Staff Reporter Staff Reporter

Writing is more than just something that is so unique, Well it is about that time. Grad- hard and do what you have to scribbling words onto paper, knowledgeable, and passionate. uation will be here in just a few do, you will achieve your goals! or typing letters onto a screen. The main advice I would give weeks and I couldn’t be happier! My advice to you: Never give It is a way of expressing views, to any person writing an ar- I’ve worked so hard to get where up on anything you truly want! thoughts, and delving deeper ticle, is to interview and talk to I am, and it is finally about to If you want something you have into certain topics. It is a pas- many people who relate to the pay off. School was definitely to work for it. No one will give to sion and a lifestyle for some subject you’re writing on. The a struggle for me, but I have you what you want - you’re just people, but for others writing more one-on-one knowledge learned that as long as you work going to have to take it! isn’t as serious. However, one you gain, the better your writ- thing that makes a paper glori- ing will be. Make a reader feel as ous is the passion behind the if they are in that very moment natalie wilson writer. When writing an article of winning the football game on Staff Reporter or a paper, there is nothing good the field, cheering in the rowdy behind a blank paper; you have crowd at the regional basketball `It feels strange to already be burgundy and grey, and spirit to use ethos, pathos, and logos. game, and training for the road writing my last piece for the days are some of my favorite You have to hook a reader, and to the state championship. Ev- newspaper when it feels as times of the year. From being a keep their eyes scrolling over ery reader just wants to be in- though just yesterday I was cheerleader, to working for the the words one by one without volved in the writing, and the stepping through the doorway morning announcements, to them even realizing they just more knowledgeable a writer of A113 for the first time. The seeing sports events and plays, read a five-hundred word -ar is, the more the reader wants year has gone by incredibly fast, I am proud to be a Charger and ticle, because when a reader to read. These are the beliefs I and I wouldn’t trade the expe- proud to support the Chargers gets hooked into an article they write by and I hope to leave a riences I’ve gained and the fun every day. Even so, it’s since I feel the writer’s passion which legacy where I can inspire other I’ve had with the staff for any- began working at Chick-fil-A makes them want to read more. writers to create works of art thing; being a part of the news- during my junior year that my Nobody wants to read a dry pa- that truly come from the heart. paper was truly a highlight of love for my school has become per, but everyone wants to read my senior year. most apparent. Many of the stu- I’m counting down the days un- dents who work there with me til I graduate. I’m ready to go to go to Riverbend, and hearing the college, live in a new place with negative things they say about new people, and experience Chancellor--and coming imme- new things; however, I’ve been diately to its defense--has made so focused on being excited me realize just how much I know about a change of scenery and and love about this place. What college that I haven’t really al- I love is that even the students lowed the full reality of gradua- who claim to hate this school (or tion to sink in. Charger spirit is school in general) have found a something that is such a central place within it and a way to be a part of who I am, and after May part of it. I, myself, am proud to 22 when seniors get to leave, I be a part of that. will never walk through these Even though I’m sad to leave, halls the same way again. though, I truly am incredibly ex- Of course I’ll visit! So many cited for the next chapter in my teachers here have had such an life. I will be studying at Wake impact on me. They have shaped Forest University, possibly in who I am and who I want to be, education, English, or com- and that is an invaluable part of munications. I don’t know yet my high school experience. Still, exactly what I want to pursue, even coming back to see teach- but I know that my experiences ers won’t be the same, and I feel on The Lightning Bolt staff will like I’m giving up something re- guide me as I go forward; I will ally important to me. always be grateful to have had I’ve always had strong Charger the opportunity to become a spirit. My wardrobe is filled with part of such an amazing news- paper.

May 2015 24 Dockery’s Doodads Ice cream delight Administrative Assistant Zack Jewell and Layout Editor Christopher all seniors are required to turn it Heimink into Mr. Dockery or to Guidance Hey seniors, it’s May, which office to indicate if they plan means the year is almost over on walking at graduation. Even for us! There are only a few if you DO NOT intend to go to things left to do while we wait graduation, you still must turn for graduation to come around. in the form. It is due by May The senior movie was Tuesday 15th. March 31st and the seniors had The senior awards ceremony a few options; Insurgent, Focus, and banquet is scheduled for Home, and Cinderella. May 20th; it will take place dur- Senior exam review days are ing the first two blocks of the the 26th and 27th which are a day. Tuesday and Wednesday, and Graduation practice is Friday the actual exams are on the June 5th, at 1:00 pm. It will take 28th, the 29th, June 1st and 2nd. around two hours, and seniors All senior exams are in the au- should report to the gym lobby. ditorium; seniors are to report to To walk at the Graduation cer- Photo Courtesy of Yearbook Staff the auditorium at 7:30 am and to emony, you must attend prac- Mrs. Bass-Fortune enjoyed a bowl of ice cream at the ice cream social leave when they are done. tice. Tickets for graduation will organized by Ms. Cooper and the SCA on April 30th. All seniors will be receiving be handed out at the practice. a “Graduation Intent Form” Graduation is Saturday June 6th soon(if you haven’t already), and at 9:00 a.m. Seniors must be at Shop Possibilties the school at 7:30 a.m. Talents at work

photo by Joshua Peele Corey Pitts with his ukelele showed what is possible to make in Mr. Photo by Ashley Ragonese Owens class. Chancellor student Andrew Lambert showed off his talent at the Open Mic in the library on April 24th. Amazing maze By Megan Church Co-Editor in Cheif

25 May 2015 Pisces (2/19-3/20) –Try to get of pictures wherever you go; do more. Horoscopes ahead in work or school. create memories. By Website Editor Libra (9/23-10/23) – Try a new Laura Sullivan Aries (3/21-4/20) –Save your Cancer (6/21-7/22) –Help your food, hobby, hair color. money. It can help you out in mom around the house, she will Capricorn (12/22-1/19) – Be the the future. greatly appreciate it. Scorpio (10/24-11/22) –Adopt a student who always has a pencil pet! or paper for others. Taurus (4/21-5/20) –Try sitting Leo (7/23-8/23) –Become close with new people at lunch. Make with your friends, they need you Sagittarius (11/23-12/21) – Go Aquarius (1/22-2/18) –Give to new friends. most right now. outside for at least one hour someone who has less than you. every day. Fresh air is good for It will make you feel good. Gemini (5/21-6/20) –Take lots Virgo (8/24-9/22) –Think less, you. The vault

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