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February/March 2019 Patriot Press News Team Volume 25: Issue 4 Liberty High School Talon Yearbook and Patriot Press Newspaper 6300 Independence Avenue, Bealeton, Virginia 22712 Buzzo Football Legacy Continues by Zoe Lowe season, and making it to states. ~Editor-in-Chief years. There are so many factors “Liberty football has in making the decision as well. had a great program over the “I have lived this life last 25 years, and it is a hon- of understanding the head of or to carry on the tradition,” coaching since I was little when said Coach Travis Buzzo. my father was head coach,” Coach Travis Buzzo be- said Coach Travis Buzzo. coming the head coach is a big “Honestly not only one change to the Liberty program, person inspired me to become while it impacts the returning a head coach. My dad and my players and last year’s seniors. coaches along the way, I would “I have played football say helped the most though. I went all four years of my high school from wanting to coach to wanting career, and honestly I am sad that to go into business to make more this past season was my last. I can money. I finally decided to do not wait to see where the LHS what I wanted to do. I am now football program goes with Buzzo the defensive coordinator at Em- being the new head coach. I think ory and Henry College. Coaching it is a positive step towards the fu- college football is not all that dif- #53 Travis Buzzo has always been Coach Travis Buzzo, one of the comfortable playing on the Liberty ture of the football program,” said ferent from teaching high school football,” said Tommy Buzzo. senior captians, posing for a High School football field since he senior Tony Santos. Coach Tommy Buzzo talking to picture on the field with his dad, was a young athlete. Travis has Travis’s football career Travis Buzzo and the rest of the Every team sets goals at Coach Tommy Buzzo. Photo been helping out with the football team before rushing out of the the beginning of their condition- courtesy of Coach Tommy Buzzo. team most of his life. Photo started when he was just a toddler. tunnel onto the field. This was courtesy of Coach Tommy Buzzo. “Travis was five years Travis’s senior year playing foot- ing season, from the team grinding hard in the weight room to grind- under Tommy Buzzo, I coached old when he really sparked an ball for the Liberty Eagles. Photo Travis on the offensive and - de As the Liberty commu- interest in football. He wanted to courtesy of Coach Tommy Buzzo. ing hard in the classrooms. Some- nity may know, the football staff thing to keep them motivated is fensive lines. I was very lucky play little league football, but I to bring Travis back to coach un- gained a new head coach this did not want him to. The Power ing, but everyone also develops to keep trying and never give up. winter. As Coach Travis Buzzo their own way of coaching as well. “This year, our goal is to der me. Honestly, I believe he is Rangers were big back then, so I the best fit to take over as head steps up and takes on a big re- tried to get him to take karate class- “I assume he has a stay focused, and to work hard. sponsibility, he becomes a part good amount of me in him, but Making it to states next season is coach. He grew up around the es, and he was not having any part football field atmosphere. I think of the football legacy. As many- of it. So I let him play football. He of course, every coach has their a big goal, but we have to take it may know Coach Buzzo’s dad own ways of coaching. Some little steps at a time. Starting with he is going to have a success- was really involved with the Lib- ful career coaching at Liberty. was one of the first head coaches. erty football team as a child too. advice that I would give to Tra- keeping grades, working hard on “I was the head coach vis would be to have a steady and off of the field. We will go I am sad to leave Liberty, Travis went from being the wa- but I am excited to be coaching at at Liberty for 10 years and Tra- terboy at five years old, to the course and stick to it. There are with the strategy of letting our vis was five when he became many different phases to being a players have full confidence in Patriot High School. I am coach- ball boy, to a freshman player, to ing and conditioning with the foot- the waterboy for the team,” a senior captain, to an assistant coach. I would also tell him to just themselves,” said Travis Buzzo. said Coach Tommy Buzzo. be himself,” said Tommy Buzzo. “I have been at Liberty ball team now three to four days coach, to the head coach at Lib- a week and start teaching in the Some of the teams big- erty,” said Coach Tommy Buzzo Inspiration plays a big for fourteen years. I coached un- gest goals for this upcoming sea- part in any type of coaching. der Coach Tommy Buzzo, and fall,” said Coach Sean Finnerty. Every coach picks up Congratulations to son are building up the football things from their years of playing Maybe from parents, or even oth- then became head coach when program, having a successful er coaches they have had over the he left. While I was coaching Coach Travis Buzzo on his new football, and even assistant coach- head coaching position. Saying Farewell to Coach Finn After Fourteen Years

“Coach Finn always helped me “Coach Finn has taught me self lift during the off season. We discipline and respect. On a bad lifted together along with Tony day, he would be there for me. “One thing I learned from Coach “One thing I am going to miss “I am going to miss Coach Santos and it helped us get stron- When I did not have food, he was Finn was to keep pushing and about Coach Finn is how he Finn’s yelling and screaming. It ger. Coach Finn always looks out there. When I needed a shoulder never give up, no matter the always kept me in check, on and was espesically funny at some for his players. He helped me not to cry on, he was there. He was situation,” said senior Jordan off the field. And I am going to times and scary at others. No only on the field, but also in the not just a coach to me, or anyone Mighty. miss his support,” said senior one will ever match his yell or classroom. Whether it was being on the team, he was a friend, and Cornelius Minifield. his coaching style,” said senior a linebacker or needing help with a father figure,” said senior Tony Raymond Morton. school, he was always there for Santos. me,” said senior Jake Waldo. 2 News February/March 2019 25 Years of Liberty Tradition 25 years have passed by Melissa Reyes were a lot more willing to dive since Liberty High School first ~Staff Reporter in and work. That’s not very opened. Since opening in 1994, air. There was a feeling that great nice, but it’s something I have Liberty has changed in a num- things were possible and likely,” noticed over the years. I still am ber of ways. Every year there said math teacher Ms. Wynn. lucky I get wonderful students are new students, and some- “A lot of teachers for the most part, who want to times new teachers. There are were coming together in a new stay forever,” said Mrs. Kissell. few teachers that have been at school, so some of us knew These teachers have also Liberty since the beginning. The each other and some of us did seen many things change for them. teachers that have been here not,” explained Mrs. Kissell. “I think a little more since the beginning still remem- Over the years these interactivity in the classroom ber what it was like back then. teachers have seen many changes. where they’re not just sitting Mrs. Kissell is the Latin “There have been many chang- there talking the entire time, Address: 11077 Marsh Rd C, teacher here at Liberty who has es to the staff, including three there's a lot more more activi- been here since the beginning. or four different principals. The ties going on,” said Mrs. Jacobs. Bealeton, Va 22712 Mrs. Kissell described the time building is not quite as shiny “Teachers have more ac- Phone: (540)-439-9054 when Liberty first opened. Stu- and new, but it is still clean cess to technology now. We used dents actually had a choice as and bright,” said Ms. Wynn. to use paper gradebooks and we to which school they want- “There have been didn’t have any computers in our ed to go to, either to stay at staff changes, people retired, classrooms,” said Ms. Wynn. Fauquier or go to Liberty. people moved away, students “Certainly the use of ATC Insurance Agency, Inc. “Seniors had the changed schools, and I’ve been technology has changed drasti- Auto, Motorcycle, Home, Business choice whether to go to Lib- here through several different cally, we had chalkboards and we erty or Fauquier,” said Lat- principals,” said Mrs.Kissell. had whiteboards, so everything Phone: (540)-349-3155 in teacher Mrs. Kissell. Through the years, these was written on one of those and With us It’s not just a policy! “When we first opened teachers have seen many different that was it,” said Mrs. Kissell. the school, there were only one students and still remember what These teachers also ex- Servirle en Español es un placer. hundred seniors in the entire they were like back when Liberty pressed their feelings about it be- class, the school was small- first opened, and have observed ing 25 years since Liberty opened. er in numbers, lots of things how much they have changed. “I’m very proud of being a part of have changed with technolo- “We have a more diverse 25 years of Liberty. I take great gy,” added Mrs. Hazel Jacobs population, but teenagers are still pride in that,” said Mrs. Jacobs. “It was very exciting to teenagers. None of the students “I loveLiberty High start the school year in a new build- had cell phones,” said Ms. Wynn. School. It is really hard to ing with a brand new staff. You “The outlook of lots believe that 25 years have could feel the excitement in the of students has changed, they passed,” concluded Ms. Wynn. Mistretta Our Honored Educator Recently, Dr. Lisa Mis- by Autumn Mullins ta’s heart forever. With all of tretta, the head of Liberty’s spe- ~Staff Reporter the hardships she has over- cial education department, has are going through right now. come, many teachers around the received the honor of achiev- There were many challenges school believe she deserves it. ing Teacher of the Year. Teacher along the way for Dr. Mistretta, It takes a lot to be a strong lead- of the Year is when one teach- and she was kind enough to share. er, and it takes even more hard er in each school is acknowl- “I see obstacles as op- work to be Teacher of the Year. edged for their hard work in the portunities. Some learning op- Without teachers, classroom. They get a special portunities for me have includ- athletes wouldn’t be athletes, certificate or plaque, and they ed that it took me many years scholars wouldn’t be scholars, are featured on the Fauquier to finish my teaching degree. and scientists wouldn’t be sci- County Public Schools website. While in college, I worked sev- entists. Teachers teach us all we The road to receive this eral jobs and at one time I was need to know for our journey of amazing award must have been homeless. Despite this, I kept life. Whether it be from learning challenging, but Dr. Mistretta has wokring on my goal of becoming how to solve the complexities gone above and beyond in show- a teacher. One saying that I like of math to learning the correct ing everyone how it’s done. She is, ‘What doesn’t kill you makes grammatical structure of a sen- has come very far from when you stronger.’ If I overcame any tence, teachers educate us in she first began teaching, yet re- obstacles in my life, they would all of the aspects of the world. mains humble. “I am actually have only served to make me They have to go through embarrassed. I feel that there are a stronger and more empathet- everything a normal human goes so many more deserving teach- ic person,” said Dr. Mistretta. through. They deal with disre- The Patriot Press The Spring 2019 ers at LHS,” said Dr. Mistretta. Students are usual- spectful kids, struggles of the real The Patriot Press is a student produced Patriot Press Staff From then to now, there ly going to be unprepared and world, and financial issues as well newspaper published bimonthly during have been many changes to the way stressed out for the next term as taking care of their family. The every school year. Every issue contains Zoe Lowe: Editor-in-Chief she started teaching. Dr. Mistretta. and new classes. Change is not life of a teacher isn’t easy, but student written articles, and is designed by Zoe Lowe: News Editor has dedicated her life to bet- always easy, but people can eas- Dr. Mistretta shows us all it can be students. Our mission is to publish news, Zoe Lowe: Features Editor Jasmine Beverly: Center Spread tering herself and her students. ily push through with enough balanced with a little hard work. information, and opinion articles for the Editor The difference she is making effort and time. To help prepare All students and staff school and for our community. is worth it, and Dr. Mistretta is for the new term, the students of are super proud of Dr. Mistret- Jasmine Beverly: Back Page Editor Keely Crane: Sports Editor greatly appreciated. She is do- Liberty are highly recommend- ta for achieving such a grand Letter to the Dylan Huggins: Viewpoint Editor ing so much for the community. ed to come ready to learn and to accomplishment, and she ap- Dylan: Huggins: Entertainment Editor As an aspiring leader, have good attitudes. The teach- preciates them right back. Editor Policy Luis Martinez: Staff Reporter Dr. Mistretta had to face some ers also have a lot to prepare “Without a doubt, I Letters to the editor are welcomed and Autumn Mullins: Staff Reporter difficult challenges. From social for in new terms. They all have would not be the person I am to- will be published as space allows. Letters Braeden Meadows: Staff Reporter problems to academic issues, it to prepare in multiple different day if I had not been blessed by must be signed, although the staff may Brenna Cushman: Staff Reporter was not a smooth road. Going ways. Becoming a new teacher having amazing people in my life. withhold the name on request. The paper Christtopher Molina Amaya: Staff Reporter through schooling year after year, puts more stress on them, and This started with my family, espi- reserves the right to edit letters for clarity. balancing her social and family it may be hard to handle at first. cally my loving mother and father. Corynn Taylor: Staff Reporter All letters are subject to laws governing Giselle De La Iglesia: Staff Reporter life, and experiencing new things “I have wanted to It extends to my wonderful hus- obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption Jimmy Mallam: Staff Reporter are all huge factors in getting to be a teacher since I was nine band, dear friends and superlative of the school process, as are all contents Kaleece Blackwell: Staff Reporter hold this honor. All teachers start- years old. I have always want- coworkers at LHS. Liberty High of the school paper. Opinions in letters Kathrine Contreras: Staff Reporter ed where all students are today, ed to achieve and be the best School is the best place to work are not necessarily those of the staff, nor Melissa Reyes: Staff Reporter and they grew and progressed I could for my students, not where the belief is that all folks should any other opinion expressed in Rylan Hawkins: Staff Reporter to become who they are. That for myself,” said Dr. Mistretta. can learn and become the person public forum be construed as the opinions Wyatt Adams: Staff Reporter should give hope for the young The experiences of they can be. This includes teach- or policy of the administration, unless so Ms. Lisa Beth Miller: Adivser students of Liberty to keep push- achieving Teacher of the Year ers,” concluded Dr. Mistretta. attributed. ing through no matter where they will be dear to Dr. Mistret- 3 Features February/March 2019 The Heart of Art: Creativity Abounds in Variety of Classes container with a lid,” said soph- by Melissa Reyes stand,” said Ponce- Martinez. omore Estrella Ponce- Martinez. ~Staff Reporter “I’ve had the op- In functional art students portunity of being creative have many opportunities. Which and thinking outside the means they make things like box,” said senior Kaila Lacey books, quilts, and bowls. Types “I got to go to New of things that someone can use. York City and went to visit the Other students MET and other art museums,” have the chance to take said sophomore Rachel Jackson. Art with Mr. Colson. “I’ve had the oppor- “We do everything from tunity to finally get into digital drawing to painting to print- art. Since I knew the basics of making and clay sculptures,” drawings and I’ve been able to said art teacher Mr. Colson. create an art portfolio for busi- Between each different ness or college,” said Borja. art class each student works on “I have had opportuni- different kinds of art projects. ties to use many mediums such “We started learning as pastel, ink in printing, and cal- the human body and proportion. ligraphy ink,” said Kaloustian. Then we drew into some magical Art one project done by Sofia Some art students action on paper. After that, since Rocha De Andrade. Photo by have things they will not for- Melissa Reyes. I’m ahead of the class, we are now get from their art classes. Art one project done by Lennin Art one project done by Blaire working on paint and mixing it,” “Probably the glass Ortiz. Photo by Melissa Reyes. Odom. Photo by Melissa Reyes. said sophomore Michelle Borja. mosaic, I understand the basics “We used various me- dents. They give students differ- of glass cutting, how to use cer- diums of art to practice the ent and fun things to be a part of. tain pieces to make the artwork other things,” said Borja. Each student here at styles of well known artists “The classes have shown look amazing, choice of colors. “Mr Colson’s Liberty has the opportunity to such as Georgia O'Keeffe,” me what I am best at and worst at What colors would go well but sense of humor and friend- take an art class of their choosing. said senior Katie Kaloustian. for certain subjects in art. Like I am in my art 1 class I really liked ship with his students are Some students that do not take “In Art 1 first we did very terrible at clay projects and the graffiti name tag since it amazing,” said Kaloustian. art classes, do not really know a graffiti name tag now we are projects dealing with sharp stuff, would show about us and who Think art class- what goes on in the art classes. making sketches of our new proj- and that I am more into drawing I was,” said Ponce-Martinez. es might be for you? Talk to “Well in my function- ect of a mannequin, sphere, and a so hopefully I can do art more, art “We learned about your guidance counselor about al art class we made quilts, a ribbon,” said Ponce- Martinez. shows your ideas and creativity. the human body it was very- getting some of these class- quote book, a mosaic made out Each art class has dif- Doing different art projects has interesting, the human body es on your future schedule! of glass, a drape bowl, and a ferent opportunities for it’s stu- shown what I can do and under- is 5-7 heads tall and so many The Patriot Press News Team Joins YouTube The Patriot Press now. I love filming and editing by Dylan Covington pace things out. The new mas- “The first video I made News Team now has a You- the videos rather than being in ~Staff Reporter ter schedule has certainly helped was stressful. The first time the Tube Channel. The members of them,” said junior Julia Hoffman. me do that,” said Kauffman. Book Banter was filmed, we were Ms. Miller’s journalism third “I’m featured in the Despite the challeng- trying to use a camcorder from block class have previously only “Meet the Patriot Press News es, the newspaper staff sees Ms. Devello’s classroom and a written the newspaper and par- Team,” “Class of 2019 Senior the impact they are making USB microphone that I bought a ent newsletters. This year, they Superlati”ve Results,” “3 in 3,” by filming videos. They have while ago when I wanted to start have created a YouTube channel “Scott MacFarlane talks Jour- found the good aspects of cre- a podcast. Our normal micro- called Patriot Press News Team. nalism with Patriot Press News ating and orchestrating videos. phones leftover from the morning The channel has videos Team,” and “Trick or Treat Night,” “I’m also in the Histo- announcement didn’t work, and I related to current events and an- said junior Jasmine Beverly. ry Club. I see these videos as a found out my microphone could nouncements within the school, “I’ve been in “Meet record of the present. In future only work if it was plugged into along with some ongoing seg- the Patriot Press News Team,” years, people can see our videos a computer. In the end, we were ments starring certain students. “Scott MacFarlane talks Jour- and get a glimpse of the life stu- able to make a video from Julia’s Some series included last nalism with the Patriot Press dents had this year. It feels right backup recording on her phone term were “3 in 3 with Mr. Cox,” News Team” and in “3 in 3,” that we started this channel on the and all was well. Thankfully, we where each week unique facets of said junior Madison Daniels. school’s 25th anniversary. Before, have what we need to make vid- Liberty were put in the spotlight, “I have participat- Zoe Lowe and Jasmine Beverly photographs in the yearbook and eos so there is a lot less stress watching themselves on YouTube. “Book Banter with Claire,” where ed in a video about recycling Photo by Ms. Lisa Miller. newspaper were the only places when we film,” said Fetgatter. the Copy Editor-in Chief talked and how to view the newspa- people could see students frozen “My first video was the with students about books they per online. I worked on short will understand,,” said Fetgatter. in time. Now we’re taking an ex- “Class of 2019 Senior Superla- like, and “Netflix Discoveries,” video on climate change and a “The most difficult tra step towards immortalizing tive Results” with Zoe Lowe. It where Dylan Covington reviewed “3 in 3” with Madison,” said part about making videos is fig- our experiences,” said Fetgatter. was a lot of fun. Zoe and I had movies one can find on Netflix. freshman Hannah Kauffman. uring out what to say on cam- “I like using timelapses to reshoot certain clips over The person who sort- “I have been making era and preparing yourself, to incorporate cool videos into and over because we would ei- ed and scheduled all of these videos that expand on my edito- especially if you have little my climate change video I'm ther be laughing to much or videos last term was Media rials a lot and get people interest- time to record the video,” said trying to make,” said Kauffman. pronounce a few of the senior Manager Dylan Covington. ed in the upcoming issue of the sophomore Carlos Ferrufino. “I find it a lot of fun names wrong,” said Beverly. Every student taking journalism Patriot Press,” said Kauffman. “It can be hard to set up to go out there and talk about Mr. Cox was the one starred in a video and helped film The newspaper staff has the camera and make sure the vid- things, even though we have a to suggest the idea of making and direct behind the scenes for encountered the difficulties of eo won’t be crooked. Sometimes lot more tasks to deal with. It can the YouTube Channel and Ms. particular segments. Each student filming videos, and each of them I forget what I plan to say or I be worthwhile,” said Ferrufino. Miller was all for it. She is al- had ideas for filming and with a have hurdles they overcome every don’t speak clearly,” said Daniels. “Making videos is a ways there to help with any- proper schedule, those ideas have time they participate in a video. “The most difficult part whole new thing this class is thing journalists need help with. been executed by the whole team. “One of the most dif- about making a video for me doing. I am very proud of how “I contribute to the “I have been in “Meet ficult parts of the video making would be keeping my nerves hid- we have taken on a new chal- videos by planning, giving my the Patriot Press News Team,” all process is that the camera intimi- den and staying focused at the lenge and have accomplished so opinions, and ideas. My favorite of my Book Banters, and some dates people. I’ve worked hard to same time. If we record in the much already,” said Hoffman. segments are the ones where my episodes of “3 in 3”. I want to figure out how to act around the hallways, people will walk by and The first video you journalists seem happy to be on be able to feature more students camera, specifically when to look stare, which causes a distraction make is either going to be camera. The sound quality and so I am part of recording our at the camera and when to look for me. Also, before recording, smooth and easy to produce, or camera presence of journalist school and how it stands apart at the people you are interview- we have to create a script to go off you didn’t have the best time. could always improve. I think our from any other high school,” ing. You’re supposed to record a of and questions to ask whoever “The first video I made channel will improve over time,” said senior Claire Fetgatter. conversation, not a stiff newscast. we are interviewing or whatever was scary. I was very nervous said journalism teacher Ms. Miller. “I have been in a cou- Both I and the guests in my Book our video is about,” said Beverly. to record. Going on YouTube Find all of our YouTube ple of episodes of “3 in 3”. I Banter videos have to make sure “The most difficult for not only the whole school videos on our channel, Patriot thing to do is trying to keep track have mainly edited the videos we don’t clam up while filming, to see, but anyone can look Press News Team. we have filmed, and I’m the but in the end, we can always edit of writing three articles and a up you and see you on cam- resident expert on Videoshop out awkward parts and viewers video, so I have had to learn to era,” said junior Zoe Lowe. 4 Features February/March 2019 Project LIT is Now Widespread Project LIT was created by Katherine Contreras more novels, and nonfiction in the What It’s Really Like in September 2017 to encourage ~Staff Reporter future to read some new things,” students, and expand the variety the students a chance to expand said sophomore Jazmyn Reyn- Being a Travel Student of books outside of English class. their group of friends, and find olds. by Jimmy Mallam The teachers who help with Proj- more people interested in the A lot of students ~Staff Reporter ect LIT and the club members same things as they are also. like to read things that can all have many good things to say “Next year I would join happen in real life or events “I like meeting about Project LIT. From good Project LIT and encourage more that have already happened. new people and Fauqui- experiences reading the books, people to join,” said Joe Matteson. “I would like to see er is full of new people that to sitting at the club meetings. Many club members more of fiction and nonfiction I’m meeting,” said Owens. Clubs are created for would like to have more people to books and the books “The Hate “I have less school many different reasons, but join in the conversations and have you Give” and “Dear Martin” are work and homework that I have they all have one thing in com- debates. Many club members great examples of those genres,” to do because of being a trav- mon. Having the interest of have many ideas and changes they said junior Abbi Sandoval. el student,” said Hockman. people and expanding their would like to see in the future. Students also like see- “It's different in a good knowledge of many things. “I would like to have ing topics that teens struggle way because the fact that it has “Yes I really enjoy these more fundraising but there will with, and not just in the books the classes that I want makes it books so far due to the reason be- definitely be more fundraising but can happen in real life exciting to go there every day,” ing that they are from different events in the near future,” said “I have enjoyed a lot said sophomore Bruce Lao. cultures and a different point of sophomore Jazmyn Reynolds. and learned new things along the “The difference is, view points of the people,” said Club members would way while reading them,”said ju- there are new people and it's a junior Abbi Sandoval. like to see their club strengthen nior Abbi Sandoval. whole new and bigger school Project LIT reads books in numbers to involvemore read- Everyone seems to al- than Liberty is,” said Lao. that they know will interest ers. “I would change the way ways not have enough time to As there are many ad- the students and are more rele- we read, so possibly we can all read books since they are involved vantages to being a travel stu- vant, and talking about issues read together,” said Joe Matteson. in other activities and clubs. Proj- dent, there are also some set- that not only happen in fiction, Many students like to ect LIT is a great alternative to backs to being a travel student. but also in the lives of teens. hear other people read in case enjoy books in and out of school “The one thing that I dis- “I think that the books they are more outgoing and like and have discussions that are not Sophomore Jimmy Mallan signing like about being a travel student attract the students and the to spend time with their club forced by your English teacher but in after traveling back from is we don’t have Eagle Block and books are more tuned into re- members. Many club members encouraged by other avid readers Fauquier High School. Photo by I sometimes have to do home- latable teen issues,” said En- would like to see more books that who want to discuss real life top- Zoe Lowe. work on the bus,” said Owens. glish teacher Mrs. Converse. pique their interests even though ics. The club is going really great “You miss Eagle The books are not they already enjoy the books so far and so many intrigued club As students consider Block every day and some- only a great tool to engage stu- they are reading now so much. members are happy, and enjoy- classes to add to their sched- times I really need that extra dents to read more, but also can “What books I would ing the books they are reading. ules next year, they might have time for work,” said Anderson. be used to help improve their like to see more of are adventure, “The books are so some questions or be interest- “Sometimes being writing and punctuation more. and mystery to see some more good and the teachers and the ed in becoming a travel stu- a travel student can be tough “The books help im- new things and read different sto- faculty who run this club are dent next year. Some students because there are a bunch of prove my vocabulary and gives ries,” said Joe Matteson amazing people to not only travel to other schools for two kids I don’t know in Fauquier me another activity to do instead Many people have be around but to look up to,” blocks to take classes not of- and especially in my classes,” of going straight to my phone,” their own interests, and inter- said junior Jewel Reynolds. fered at their home school. said sophomore Owen Swain. said sophomore Jewel Reynolds. ested in many different things. For example, Liber- Some of the reasons These clubs also give “I would like to read ty offers JROTC classes, while students are nervous to be a Fauquier and Kettle Run do not, travel student are because meet- so some students travel to Liber- ing new people and adjusting ty to take those classes. Classes to the environment at Fauquier Learning about the Herren Project such as automotive technolo- can sometimes be nerve wreck- Overall drug and alco- by Kaleece Blackwell that has personally been through gy, electricity, building trades, ing, but sometimes it can be re- hol abuse has become a major ~Staff Reporter drug addiction himself. He stands and nurse aide are only offered ally easy for people to just go conflict throughout the world for as a positive example to inspire at FHS, so some Liberty stu- out there and talk to people. many years now. High percent- everyone around the nation. dents travel to take these courses. “Be polite and try to ages of the use of substances “Money goes to the Students might be ner- meet new people and make are not only seen in adults, but club and a lot goes to the or- vous to try something new but, more friends.” said Swain. adolescents as well. Most often, ganization as a whole,” how different would it be at Some of the stu- with the assistance of others, ad- said senior Lynsey Wolfe. Fauquier compared to Liberty? dents don’t have these trou- diction to drugs or alcohol abuse Lyndsey energetically- “The difference is, I don't bles of being nervous be- can be avoided or even stopped. helps Ms. Clark spread the word get to see my friends that much,” cause they have experience. Especially seen in teens, the help about the club to encourage mem- said sophomore Bryce Hockman. “I was a travel stu- just has to be offered to them. bers to join. The program engag- As Hockman said, it can dent when I was a freshman “The club is to pro- es in many fundraisers to support be difficult for travel students to so I’m not that nervous to go vide positive guidance to peo- Chris Herren communicating the club and other school events. stay in contact with their friends there anymore,” said Hockman. ple who may fall prey to us- with Liberty High School student, Members assisted in doing fund- because they leave in the morn- Every morning on school ing,” said Ms. Michelle Clark. Austin Butler, about our program raisers like a coin drive, tailgat- ing and are missing half of the days the travel students have to The program was intro- here at Liberty. Photo courtesy of ing before football games and day at Liberty. Since they don't get on the bus and go to Fauquier. duced to Liberty last school year Ms. Clark. more school associated events. come back till later after the day So if a student’s bus is late in the and has been rapidly progressing “I enjoyed helping count they miss seeing friends in the morning and they miss the bus to since then. A club needed to be in- dents who are battling with foul shots during the girls bas- lobby in the mornings before Fauquier sometimes they’ll have troduced into schools to help stu- drug or alcohol addiction. ketball game,” said O’Bannion. class starts. Travel students also to get on another bus to get to dents feel comfortable to accept Ms. Clark is in charge The members also have a va- might spend more of the day Fauquier. No worries though, change and value their standings of running the club here at Lib- riety of new fun fundraisers at Fauquier if there is an event usually the bus driver will wait at on addiction. The program en- erty High School. The program that still have not yet been ap- happening later on that day at Liberty or turn around if a travel courages students to tell their has been making changes to the proved by administration. Fauquier. So they could miss a student misses it. Also since stu- stories and feel comfortable with way they direct things. Inspired The Herren proj- big portion of the classes back at dents miss Eagle Block they can expressing their standings on the by Chris Herren the name of the ect also has partnerships Liberty and not see their friends. do their homework on the bus or situation. Whether drugs have club has changed from “Project with other awareness clubs. “It's a much big- maybe catch up on some sleep.. directly affected them or -some Purple” to the “Herren Project”. “Piedmont Crush, and ger change because Fauqui- “I really like the bus one they know, by having a safe “Herren project is to the sheriff's office are some of er seems like a much larger ride because sometimes I do left place to share their story they will show connection. More clubs will the organizations we are con- school than Liberty is,” said over homework from the night encourage others to do the same. be changing their slogans to the nected to,” said Ms. Clark. sophomore Mark Owens. before and also if I’m tired I can “We are trying to new one “be you” as well as chang- So not only is this club “It's more excit- relax and sleep,” said Swain. help students not to do drugs ing their names,” said Ms. Clark. just for students and an in school ing because you get to ex- Considering a but if they do use, then try to Herren is known to be activity, but they are also find perience so much more than course that involves trav- help them into stopping or get- a positive activist across the na- a way to encourage the outside just staying at Liberty,” said el to another high school? ting the help they need,” said tion to spread guidance of teen- community to really spread en- sophomore Jon Anderson. Talk to your counselor today! freshman Tanayja O’bannion. age substance abuse. He sets a couragement of the program. “It's definite- The Herren project is a club good example for kids across the ly a fun change to go used to help high school stu- country because he is a person through,” said Anderson. 5 Entertainment February/March 2019 Original vs Remake: “Beauty and the Beast” by Autumn Mullins Disney is making anoth- he came across a beaked doctor’s er breakthrough by taking older, ~Staff Reporter mask that doctors wore when original movies and remaking “Days in the Sun” tells the story treating people with the plague. them with a brand new meaning. of the Beast’s childhood, and how In France during the They are adding new characters, much the servants would love to 1700’s, a terrible case of the plot twists, and new musical ex- go back to human form. The “ser- plague, also known as the Black periences for everyone to enjoy. vants,” like Lumiere and Cog- Death, came across the country, An example of Disney sworth, feel as if they’ve failed killing around 100,000 people. recreating a masterpiece is when the Prince, so that is a theory as He concluded that she they took the 1991 animated to why they continue to let him died of the Black Death, and "Beauty and the Beast" and rec- be so harsh towards everyone. her father was asked to flee reated a live action version of Another new song is the town so Belle wouldn’t the beloved film. They took the “Evermore.” As Belle flees the get sick since she was a baby. wonderful characters we all know castle to save her father, the In the original movie, and love and brought them to life. Beast sings a melancholy tune they never went into great de- With the advancement in that confesses his love for Belle, Patriot Press Staff Reporter, Au- tail on Belle’s mother. We were society and technology, there are and describes the emptiness he tumn Mullins, pondering between only given enough informa- some major differences between is starting to slowly feel when which version of “Beauty and the tion to know that Belle’s father the two movies that were not Beast” is best. Photo by Jasmine was the only one still around. she is away because he fears Beverly. hard to scope out. From old mu- she will never return to him. From Paige O’Hara to sical classics to new catchy tunes like the movie is good and the To brighten the depress- ried to the infamous wardrobe, Emma Watson as Belle, the dif- to sing, Disney has made a huge percentage is above 60%, then ing mood, a song that also makes and they share many beautiful ferences between the original run with "Beauty and the Beast.” the movie is considered “fresh.” its first appearance is How“ Does scenes when back in human form. and live action movie are drastic. According to Boxoffic- If the majority of people think a Moment Last Forever.” This Bringing tears to our Although with these emojo.com, when the original the movie is bad, the percentage little melody is introduced at the eyes, the live action "Beau- changes, they still capture our "Beauty and the Beast" first pre- will go down. The rating is based beginning of the movie when ty and the Beast" also digs hearts and have us begging miered in theaters on November on good reviews for the movie, Belle goes to visit her father. He deeper into Belle’s past. for more. No matter how many 22, 1991, it grossed a solid $425 so if the movie has a lot of bad had just finished creating a little The movie takes us times “Beauty and the Beast” million. The live action remake, reviews, the Rotten Tomatoes music box, and as the small box back to when Belle was a baby, is remade, it will still be an which first premiered on Febru- rating will be lower. If it is low- played, he softly sang this song. and gives us more insight on amazing motion picture to all ary 23, 2017, grossed a whopping er than 59%, then the movie and Those are the main new what happened with her mother. of the Disney fans out there. $1.0024 billion. The difference, tomatoes are considered “rotten.” music additions, but there are The Beast was granted being $577,400,000, is hard to The original "Beauty small instrumental pieces that are a magic atlas, and it would take believe, for the Rotten Toma- and the Beast" had a Rotten To- played throughout the adventure. you wherever your heart desired. toes ratings on both of the mov- mato rating of 94% while the live Disney has also brought Belle decided to take them to the ies have a different perspective. action movie had a rating of 72%. to life a new and exciting char- beginning, the house her mother A Rotten Tomato rating The new "Beauty acter to join in on the fun. and father inhabited. As Belle is a percentage based on how and the Beast" also introduc- Maestro Cadenza is a and Beast are looking around, people review a certain mov- es new and intriguing music. harpsichord that steals the hearts the Beast discovers something ie. If the majority of people feel In the movie, the song of the audience. Cadenza is mar- awful. When he scanned the area, Bladee Makes His Mark With “Icedancer” Benjamin Reichwald in early 2018, Bladee had some- by Braeden Meadows bly on tracks like “SmartWater” Lean’s is? He appears on the track is better known as Bladee, and what raised the bar for himself. ~Staff Reporter and “For Nothing,” where he “Inside Out” and, as always, his his come up doesn’t exactly Released to both criti- puts more raw emotion into his dynamic with Bladee is spot on. make him an odd one out. He cal praise and critical backlash, on “Icedancer” certainly reflects delivery and varies his inflec- Their voices just go so great to- went from a life of suburban what it lacked in its reception it this. Backing vocals remain ton- tions greatly. “Be Nice 2 Me,” gether, so much so that it’s actually normalcy to Soundcloud star- certainly made up for in expo- al, and Bladee’s flows seem to has an ear-catching melody, and rather disappointing he didn’t ap- dom. Despite his enormous sure. The record lacked a feature have a greater sense of direction punchy, vigorous bass, making it pear more frequently on this tape. popularity in the internet’s ever from Håstad, and among it’s 14 than in his previous works. The the fan favorite. Little things like All this is not to men- growing circle of moody, mel- tracks, Bladee caries himself over instrumentals layer together nice- this make for not only increased tion that Bladee’s songwriting is ancholic soundcloud artists, the a variety of gritty yet graceful in- ly making it easy to listen to for relistenability, but also a deeper getting stronger and stronger with Drain Gang CEO remains some- strumentals, produced the equally long periods of time. If you like sense of captivity and enjoyment. each project he releases, “Iced- what of an enigma, even to the enigmatic Whitearmor. Pausing low fidelity, underground, made- Akin to Red Light, Ice- ancer” being no exception to this. most dedicated of his fans, and for only 3 features throughout in-your-bedroom trap production, dancer has 3 features cramped His rhymes are clever, his flows very much by his own leisure. the album’s 40 minute runtime, the beats used on this tape certain- into its 43 minute runtime. Yung are in well sync with his instru- Be it his visual aesthet- two from fellow Drain Gang as- ly won’t be a gripe for you. Not Lean once again makes an ap- mentals, and his technicality is ic prowise, unparalleled choice sociate Ecco2k and one from to mention the way Bladee seam- pearance, and is accompanied impressive. He sings about ev- in production, unique and whiny UK-based artist Uli K, the album lessly flows across these instru- by Cartier’GOD and Thaiboy erything from designer brands, vocal style, or his collaborations doesn’t drag, but doesn’t nec- mentals, the transition from one Digital. Lean and Thaiboy’s to mall shopping, to loneliness, with sister group Sadboys’ own essarily fly by swiftly for many track to the next feels refreshing guest verses are both excel- to suburban life, and even to Yung Lean, Bladee has man- either. “Red Light” finds itself every time, it never gets old. Rip- lent, fitting in stylistically and things like feeling stuck without aged to stand out, even among to be padded out, and with over Squad’s ability to make unique only further adding to the ex- purpose or direction, or being be- an ocean of similar artists, com- half an hour of Bladee’s signature and ear catching melodies and pat- uberant vibe of the tape. Cart- trayed. Bladee also glides across bining elements of cloudrap, vocal delivery it can become a terns likely makes them the best ier, however is a different story. this tape making metaphors and R&B, and trap to create a sound monotonous listen near its end if choice for this tape’s production. The track he appears on, references only die-hards will unlike anybody else in his field. it’s your first taste of his music. Furthermore, Bladee which is also the interlude, titled notice, which is just another tip Hailing from Stock- Fast forward to De- is known for his whiny, almost “Cartier’god Icedancer,” is eas- of his hat to longtime fans of his. holm, Sweden, Bladee never had cember 2018, and by complete tired, vocal inflections. This can ily the worst of the 19 compiled The consensus? “Ice- aspirations early on of becom- surprise, Bladee briefly teas- be heard almost unanimous- on this tape. His voice is raspy dancer” is likely Bladee’s best ing a rapper or singer. He’s been es and releases “Icedancer.” ly across his ever growing dis- and obnoxious, the track is poor- work. It combines excellent quoted saying that he always Clocking in at 19 tracks, “Ice- cography, and it’s probably his ly mixed as the vocals completely production, improved vocal in- wanted to be a practical artist or dancer” initially made critics biggest blessing as well as his overshadow what little of an in- tonation, solid songwriting, painter as a child, which might worry about Bladee’s perfor- biggest curse. Until lately, he strumental there is, his flow is re- and an airy, nonchalant vibe explain his position as creative mance. Many expected “Iced- hasn’t really attempted to alter petitive and becomes stale quick- to create his most cohesive- director of close friend and fre- ancer” to be more of the same, his vocal delivery aside from the ly, and, on top of all that, Bladee ly concrete project to date. quent collaborator Jonatan Le- however, these people’s expec- mixing in his music making his himself barely makes an appear- With few bumps along andoer Håstad, also known as tations were quickly subverted. voice clearer and more frontal. ance. This track works poorly as the way, the only thing stop- Yung Lean’s clothing line Sad- Produced by RipSquad In singles leading up an extension of this record’s mes- ping you from enjoying it is the boys Gear. In an interview with members 7evaa and Lusi, it im- to “Icedancer”, notably “Trial” sage, and is somehow worse as an niche, underground sound. But if i-D, he says, “I always liked to mediately jumps out as more and “I Chose to Be This Way,” interlude. It offers no transitional it’s a sound you can come to en- draw and stuff. I never thought upbeat, angelic, and playful than we got a taste of Bladee’s fuller, quality whatsoever, and is only joy, you won’t be disappointed. I would do music full-time.” its predecessor. RipSquad real- more emotionally impacted vocal there because it’s allowed to be. After releasing his ly knows how to handle Bladee range. This is further expanded Speaking of features, sophomore album “Red Light” and his voice, and the production upon with this new record, nota- have I mentioned how great Yung 6 Entertainment February/March 2019 Food Wars: The Finding The Meaning of Fashion by Giselle De La Iglesia Showdown of the Subs ~Staff Reporter by Keely Crane ~Sports Editor Getting ready can be as cause it literally allows me to wear started to dress how I wanted who I am on my sleeves. It makes For this edition of Food start, the sub was layered very simple as throwing something and now I dress more alterna- together and getting on with the me feel much more confident,” tive because it makes me feel Wars, I decided to put Firehouse nicely and I couldn’t help but no- said senior Cameron Tannehill. Subs and Subway to the test. tice that this sub had something rest of the day. For many peo- more empowered and confident,” ple their clothes is what defines Many people might said junior Jennifer Calderon. From each establishment, I will Subway’s didn’t. I could not quite choose not to care much about be ordering a turkey sub on white place my finger on it, maybe it them and makes them who they It can be challenging are as a person. Fashion is con- what they wear because it can trying to express someone's true bread with provolone cheese and was an extra ingredient or spice? be a very expensive lifestyle. lettuce. Even though this one was I have no idea, but it made the sidered to be an art form that is self through fashion and not able to be shown off on a dai- In some cases this can be true know what looks good pieced tough, a sub will reign victorious. sub very delicious and amazing. but there are ways to avoid it. To start off, I decided to After visiting both of ly basis. People are able to ex- together. Getting advice from press themselves and commu- “You can find a lot of other people can be a great way visit Subway in Bealeton. Right these restaurants, I had to think clothes for cheaper at thrift stores when I walked through the door, really hard about who I want- nicate through their fashion and to improve an individual's style. connect with various people. than at the mall. Thinking you Trying and looking I was instantly greeted by the ed to crown the winner. Both have to spend a lot of money in friendly cashiers. Even though restaurants were insanely clean “I express myself for different designs can al- through fashion by my personal- my opinion is very untrue because low someone to figure out what there were not that many peo- and well-kept; not to mention, you can spend less at a thrift store ple eating there at the time, it both restaurants have amazing ity. I am a very introverted person makes an outfit great together. so I try to show opposite through and still find very fashionable out- “I get a lot of my in- is still nice to know that the ca- and happy staff and cashiers to fits,” said junior Nathaniel Huff. shiers can always greet you with make your experience worth my clothing by trying to be orig- spiration from social media inal and approachable,” said There is a huge stereo- like instagram. I look at a lot a smile. I walk up to the counter it. Overall, both Firehouse and type around thrift shopping. That and start spouting off my order. Subway had great environ- sophomore Jazmyn Reynolds. of outfits on there and it helps What a person wears it does not contain clothes worth me decide on what clothes I I had no problems at all with ments that you could not beat. buying or they are too good to the workers or the ordering; it Also, you can’t forget gives them the ability to show attri- have that would look good to- butes of themself to other people. go there. When thrift shopping gether or new things I can shop was a great experience overall. about the subs! Even though the there is a possible chance that no After sitting down with restaurant’s environment and staff “I like to be someone's for,” said junior Javi Jimenez. inspiration, if a person is feeling one might be wearing the same A lot of different col- my sub, I immediately dig into play a huge part in my decision, clothing purchased from there. the nicely wrapped sub. The you can’t forget the actual reason down about expressing them- ors and looks might appear ap- selves I want to be an example to And if they do, the purchase from pealing without even knowing. sub was very nice to my taste I did this competition. Both subs the thrift store would have been buds and I enjoyed it very much. were insanely delicious; no home- follow or be a role model for some- In the fashion industry drawing one and show them it’s okay to be at a much cheaper price.There an outfit out and seeing how it Even though they could have made sub could ever compare to are various of unique outfits that layered the lettuce and cheese a these two. However, at the end of yourself,” said senior Artie Smith. looks is very common. It can Wearing clothing that can be assembled for a frac- help with getting an idea of piec- little bit better, it was a delicious this, there has to be one winner. tion of the price at a thrift store sub. I would most definitely give At the end of thinking is not considered “the norm” es that can be obtained or that can be a scary thing in a world that could be found at the mall. are already in someones closet. this experience a ten out of ten. it through and through, I had fi- Finding someone’s The next day, I decide to nally decided a winner. I chose of hateful people. A person that ” I am an artist so I is themself can be the biggest own personal style can be chal- draw out specific outfits that visit Firehouse Subs in Warren- Firehouse Subs to be victorious. lenging. It can take a num- ton. After waiting in line to place Don’t get me wrong, Subway relief in someone's lifetime. I am interested in wearing or Clothing is about self-expres- ber of tries to find the perfect I think would look good to- my order, the staff and cashiers is one of my favorite fast-food style to maintain confidence. had a great attitude and were super restaurants and will always be, sion and no other person should gether” said Artie Smith. have any negative impact on it. “I used to have a very friendly to me. When I received but Firehouse just had some- vintage wardrobe when I first my sub, I picked a table at their thing that Subway didn’t. They “ I wear what I want be- cute little restaurant to sit down had more flavor to their sub and at. Now, it was time to dig in. it was just more delicious to me Firehouse’s sub was than Subway’s was. Both of these YouTube Star Creates Palette to die for! Not only was the sub sub restaurants were unique and At the end of last year 10 by Corynn Taylor ine. 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You nev- the completion of a generator he Doctor an original character erful than the rest, the survivors ing the speed at which the gener- er know which enemy you’re can see the auras of many interac- made by the brilliant minds at have an overall goal to escape ators are repaired and completed. going against which adds to the tables like the chest which gives a Behaviour Interactive are around and survive the “trial” by means The flashlight which helps one fear as you don’t know how to survivor an item without needing $7.00 and there are also many of completing generators to pow- save another by blinding the en- counter the specific enemy - un the bloodweb or a totem which free dlc’s already added to the er two exit gates, which enable emywhich makes them drop the til you know which one it is. is the catalyst for many enemy game, there are also a couple of the survivors to escape the trial carried survivor and blinds them The character matches perks and if a survivor destroys cosmetic dlc’s that give you many and the enemy has the goal of for a short while. There are many are arguably more fun because of a glowing one then the ene- more customization options. stopping the survivors by down- different choices and builds one the fear you can induce in the oth- my’sperk is deactivated. His next There are microtrans- ing them with two hits of their can make with the different perks er players and the fun that comes perk is “Stake Out,” which gives actions in the game but they are specific weapon putting them in provided by leveling a charac- out of chasing them down, it is him tokens whilst in the enemy’s only cosmetics and every dlc ex- a downed state which allows the ter in the bloodweb to level 30, very satisfying to sacrifice -ev radius that help him complete cept for the licensed enemies such survivor to be placed elsewhere 35, and 40. Such as one enemy ery survivor in the match as that generators quicker by making as Freddy Krueger and Leather- and sacrificed to an omnipotent named “The Shape,” although can garner many points which skill checks, things that are used face can be earned through play god called “The Entity” which this enemy goes by another name, allow you to level up and gain to test your skill while complet- time which is much better than consumes the survivors if they’ve Michael Myers the main horror access to the special perks of ing a generator, easier which everything being locked behind a been on the hook for too long or icon in the “Halloween,” series that enemy on every other one. can help you escape quicker. paywall such as other developers. placed on the hook three times. of movies originally directed by There is also a very The terror radius is a Overall, Dead By Day- The game has a way of John Carpenter. “The Shape,” rare item called the memento circular area where the survi- light is an amazing game and I progression called the Blood- has 3 unique perks called “Save mori which allows the charac- vor can hear a heartbeat and highly recommend it. The game web. The bloodweb holds many the Best for Last,”and “Play with ter to get survivors with “Their as it gets louder the survivor is pretty cheap for something unique “perks” which give ei- your Food,” and “Dying Light.” own hands,” which means af- can know if the enemy is get- that feels like a game made by ther side specific advantages and These three perks give ter an enemy downs a survivor ting closer or farther away. a big developer like Bethesda. can help in multiple situations. you the ability to slow the sur- they can perform a special an- Dead By Daylight was released Dead By Daylight has The bloodweb also vivors down in basic actions imation that is unique to every on June 14, 2016 for PC and an amazing community and contains items and add-ons such as healing from an in- character. about a year later on June 20, one could always find a -vid which can moderately help ei- jured state or completing gen- Survivors also get teach- 2017. Dead By Daylight was re- eo or thread online to help with ther side in their overall objec- erators and gives you a spe- able perks that they can unlock leased on both Xbox and PS4 and any problems that are encoun- tive, such as add-ons for the cific survivor to target called for the other survivors you can has a consistently active player tered whilst playing the game. enemy which provide many dif- “The Obsession.” Which acti- play as, such as one survivor base and was made by developer Dead By Daylight is a ferent options to buff their -spe vates the three perks and is very named “David Tapp,” from the Behaviour Interactive who very well put together and fun cific power that helps the enemy akin to how Michael Myers acts in popular horror series SAW. De- has previously made games game that requires a tolerable achieve their objective of ulti- the Halloween movies, constantly tective Tapp has three unique for other game studios. amount of skill and with friends mately sacrificing the survivors. going after Laurie Strode as he perks that give him advantages Dead By Daylight was it could be an amazing experi- The survivors also get seems to be obsessed with her. while in the enemy’s terror ra- their first try at their own title ence that gives someone hours something akin to add-ons in the The matches are con- dius, and whilst being downed and Dead By Daylight gained upon hours of fun and enjoyment. form of items which help the sur- stantly thrilling and terrifying on the ground, his three special great popularity. 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8 Prom February/March 2019 The Basics of Prom Grecian Gardens Gala Planned for by Jasmine Beverly Prom is arriving fast a large variety of flower arrag- ~Centerspread and Backpage Editor and with it a slew of memo- Prom 2019 nements planned for this years ries to be made. Prom has al- by Wyatt Adams Prom, however, the bulk majori- The Liberty High and thinks they should have, ~Staff Reporter School Junior-Senior Prom they should stop by room 264. ways been special and this year ty of them will have a consistent 2019 will be held the following Prom tickets are $35 is no different with the -danc off of the internet that fit into our color of white and green with ac- weekend after spring break on each this year and will go on ing, food, drinks, friends, and budget and we’re just trying to cents of gold sprinkled through- April 27, 2019 from 8:00 PM sale Monday, April 8th until it will still take place at Lord transform the space and a lot of out the building as they evoke to 12:00 AM. This year’s prom Friday, April 26th at 3:00PM. Fairfax Community College. things are coming off of Pinter- a calm, serenity-esque feeling. theme is “Grecian Gardens.” If juniors or seniors The theme this year est and the internet,” said floral There will be lots of en- Prom will be held at the same wish to bring a guest, they must will be Grecian Gardens and it design teacher Mrs. Locuratolo. tertainment on the dance floor as place as last year, Lord Fairfax pick up permission forms for will blow people away as the there will be many disc jockeys Community College campus, but anyone who does not attend Lib- feeling of grandiose fauna will and MC’s that will bring even instead of having everything in erty High School. Forms will keep everyone interested the en- more life to the dance floor. Keep one building, there will be two be available in the main or fi- tire night as will the dancing. DJ Service will provide multi- buildings in use. The food, drinks, nance office starting April 8th. “The theme will be ple quality DJs and MCs that photo booth, and lounge will be Completed forms need to be unique this year because of the will spice things up and make in the main building while all the turned in by Tuesday, April 23rd feel of it, we want it to have a the night enjoyable. There will dancing and music is in the barn. into the finance or main office. very peaceful and tranquil feel also be food and drinks at prom. Same as last year, teach- Prom Court nomina- so we are using a lot of white The food will mostly be snacks ers will take students’ vehicles or tions will happen in the weeks and green and gold,” said jour- and an assortment of soft drinks whatever they arrive in and park before prom. The Prom King nalism teacher Ms. Lisa Miller. provided by Pepsi, the food for them prior to arriving, so stu- and Queen will be announced on This new theme will choices include candy, cookies, dents can walk straight inside. the night of Prom at 10:00 PM. help everyone be a little more cheese and crackers, veggies, etc. After Prom is held afterwards There will be snacks calm, with the overall goal to These snacks will keep students at Liberty High School from and drinks at prom but stu- make it feel peaceful and tranquil. going the entire night as they The dance floor might not be as dance and talk to their friends 12:00 AM-4:00 AM. It is a safe dents should eat dinner before A Prom decoration from last year drug and alcohol free place arriving. Whether that is at a chaotic, and the quieter building made by the floral design class. while listening to astonishing for the students. Food, drinks, restaurant, home, or wherever. for the food, drinks, and photo- Photo by Ms. Lisa Miller. music that can be suggested games, other entertainment, Prom will be using a booth will be very calm, pretty, by students in the request box. and will give the feeling of be- The floral design class “I would like peo- and prizes are provided. After combination of DJs and MCs. will work together to create dec- Prom is sponsored by parents. They will both be utilizing both ing with friends in a nice quiet ple to be really impressed setting. The floral design class is orations to grab students’ atten- and to think it looks really Invitations were put sound equipment and large video tion as they come together to together by the SCA junior monitors to create a fun atmo- heavily involved with the making classy,” said Ms. Lisa Miller. of the theme and helping it come work on and complete the job. This year’s Prom will be class and by Ms. Miller’s jour- sphere. If students have specific They are putting in a lot of ef- nalism and photojournalism songs they’d like to hear and to to life. They put a lot of time just like any other but will feel and effort into making the theme fort to make this theme come different and it will be ingrained classes. Invitations were deliv- be played at prom, a request box alive and give the students of ered to second block teachers has been placed outside the main and choosing the correct way to in everyone’s mind as a night to make it look good and grand. Liberty High School the beauty remember and cherish with the on February 6th. If anyone did office. Write down the song title that they have earned. There are not receive a prom invitation, and artist and place it in the box. “We’re looking for ideas updated look and classy aesthetic. Dine Before You Shine Prom: Take a Date or Hang With by Dylan Huggins ~Viewpoint and Entertainment Editor Prom is one of the mostYour Squad?to ask their dates or friends to go exciting times of the year for the by Zoe Lowe with them, plans before the dance, Since prom is coming up before the dance I just showed upperclassmen, juniors and se- ~Editor-in-Chief how to dress, the hairstyle, make- quickly, it is important to figure up,” said senior John Untiedt. niors. Each student who attends up, or where to take pictures, it out where to go out to eat before There are numerous prom plans differently than -oth Prom is also celebrat- all comes with precise planning. the dance. Some people do not al- people that did a similar maneu- ers. Some start around January ed by couples, with big or small “Students should proba- ways pick the fanciest restaurant ver like John did. A lot of people or February, or even two weeks promposals. A promposal is one bly have prom planned anywhere in the area to go to. Others believe ate at each other’s houses or not at away from prom, because they proposing to another asking to from a week to a month in ad- that the fanciest restaurant is the all in order to save some money. can’t decide whether to go or not. go to prom with them. They can vanced. I also think it is good that best way to go because they may “Last year, I went to There is always one big ques- be one of the most significant underclassmen can be invited be- think that their date will be pleased Poplar Springs Inn for prom with tion that most students have, do memories about the dance. It cause they should be able to have with their efforts in choosing Hunter Makely split a 99 dollar you need a date to prom or not? does not always have to be a big fun with their upperclassmen that particular fancy restaurant. steak and it was totally worth the Students usually choose sign with flowers and balloons, friends,” said junior Maggie Lutz. “Last year I ate at Out- money,” said senior Jake Waldo. to go with a group of friends, it can just be a simple question. “I do not think you back for prom and I did not like Jake enjoyed the expe- a date, or even by themselves. should have to have a date for it. Outback only has call aheads rience at Poplar Springs. Even “I do not think you prom, it is okay to be lonely. I which is way different than a res- though the restaurant is very should have to have a date to think you should do whatev- ervation and my friends and I had expensive, the food is amazing prom. Personally, I think going er makes you happy, and do to wait 45 minutes to an hour just as well as the experience. Since with friends is more fun than something that is going to make to be seated. Although the taste Jake went to a restaurant where going with just one person. And you have a good time,” said of the food was good, for that not as many people go, the place when people bring other people junior Giselle De La Iglesia. wait time and the prices for the was relatively quiet which is from different schools it is excit- “I think you should have food, it was not worth it. I would always a comforting feeling. ing because you get to meet new a date to prom so you can have not recommend eating here for Eating before prom has people,” said junior Megan Day. fun, and I am most excited about prom,” said senior Noelle Crane. always been seen as the more Many students go with taking prom pictures with my girl- Lots of people go popular option instead of eating friends in groups big or small. friend,” said senior Ryan Arey. in groups and they must all at someone’s house. A common Even students who are taking Juniors and seniors agree on where they are go- pattern of people that go out to dates end up with a group of may ask underclassmen and stu- ing to eat at for the night. eat before prom is that they do Senior Wendy Velasquez and her friends who also have dates or boyfriend, Jake Schreiner, went to dents from other schools to at- There are many times not seem as relaxed. Making the they’ll show up with a date, hang last year’s Prom together. Photo tend with a guest form filled out. when the food does not reach reservation puts you on a specif- out with a group of friends, and courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. “I think that it would be the expectations that one par- ic schedule. When a group meets go back to their to their dates later. “Going with a date is exciting for students from other ticular group had for them. at one’s house to eat dinner, they “I think going with schools to attend our prom as long “I did not particular- seem to be more relaxed. Al- way more fun than going with friends is way more fun than go- a group of friends. It does not as the other school’s prom does ly like my steak at Firebirds though, eating at a restaurant ing with a date. I think going with not fall on the same day as ours,” last year. My steak was under- instead of someone’s house matter if it is a big promposal a date could make things awk- or not, as long as they took the said junior Jasmine Beverly. cooked,” said junior Colby Neal. can be more time consuming. ward. I went to prom last year Remember students that Sometimes price and Sometimes even the time to ask then it is all worth it,” with a group of friends and I had said junior Hannah Hall-Salem. plan on going to prom do not al- money does not mean that what simplest foods for prom can way more fun going with friends ways have to have dates to, there you order will be good quality. be appetizing instead of pay- Prom is something most than I would have if I had a date. of the high school population are other options. Dates, a group Some people decided to not eat at ing a lot more for something I think that the right time to make of friends, or even by oneself are all before they went to the dance. that may be equally good. thinks about for most of the year. plans for prom is at least a week in Whether it is how they are going all exciting ways to enjoy prom! “I did not go out to eat advance,” said junior Sarah Estes. 9 Prom February/March 2019 Finding the Perfect Prom Attire Dancing the Prom by Giselle De La Iglesia Preparing for prom can If a budget is a huge be a very exciting experience for ~Staff Reporter concern there are many op- Night Away a mass amount of people. Al- line, the worst thing that could tions to looking good and by Jasmine Beverly though, it can also be stressful happen is that it comes in wrong not spending too much. ~Centerspread and Backpage Editor if students do not plan out ac- and prom is just days away. The “Going to a lot of thrift cordingly for such a big event. safest option to buying an out- stores like Salvation Army or Varying from getting scammed fit is to get it at the mall and Goodwill made buying a tux online or last minute shopping, actually try it on. Sizes online really easy and affordable last it can be hard to try to find good might not be the same as some year,” said senior Emily Brooks. quality places to go and shop. from other websites or stores. There are many peo- “I tried to look for When shopping for ple that wear their prom good reviews on websites so prom, it is essential to have good dresses or tuxes just once I try to get what I bought and time management. People that and end up donating them. do not have any complica- go to shop online for attire, mak- “Going thrift shopping tions,” said senior Nada Ismael. ing sure to do it ahead incase is a perfect alternative if you are If online shopping is something goes badly. An addi- on a budget. There are some beau- something that people find them- tional perk to having good time tiful and affordable dresses that a selves doing more than going out, management is the discounts. lot of people do not know about,” then looking for good reviews is Going early gives various op- said senior Patricia Montecinos. the best idea. There are many portunities to avoid paying the If people have some websites out there that scam in- full price instead of just going friends that went to prom be- dividuals for their money, so ask- a couple weeks before prom. fore, borrowing a dress from ing around for peoples’ advice Shopping off season for them can be a perfect alterna- and doing research is the best prom dresses allows a much big- tive. Also having the advan- way to get what a person paid for. ger variety for less of the price. tage of knowing someone that Graduates dancing and having a good time on the dance floor at last “When shopping on- People might also require the makes dresses can get someone year’s prom. Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. line, pay attention to reviews outfit to get tailored and it might a dress for little to no money. Music at prom is one of paper and place it in the box. and go to trusting sites. The best take a while to do that as well. “I might get my aunt to of the main essentials needed to Some students option is going to the mall and “Some good advice is make my prom dress this year so make the night rememberable. have already requested trying on the dresses instead of to go early for fittings. Last year, I can make it one of a kind and Whether it is fast, medium, slow, songs to be played at Prom. buying something that might I went late and they messed up I won’t have to worry about any- or upbeat, the music being played “I want to hear ‘Worth not fit or be a scam,” said- jour my tuxedo so I had to wait an- one else having the same dress as is what sets people’s mood. It’ by YK Osiris, ‘Wow.’ and nalism teacher Ms. Lisa Miller. other three days for them to fix me,” said senior Angele Cipriotti. Sometimes it can ‘Better Now’ by Post Malone,” While shopping on- it,” said senior Tony Santos. be hard picking music to be said senior Carson Reavis. played because everyone lis- “‘Freestyle’ by Lil tens to different genres of music. Baby, ‘I Came Thru’ by NBA Counseling Office Offers Free “I would like to lean Youngboy, and ‘Problems’ by more towards having dancy Shy Glizzy should be played at Prom is coming upProm Fashionment presents more options club music rather than songs Prom,” said senior Jordan Mighty. on juniors and seniors quick- by Brenna Cushman than many people think. that are awkward to dance to. “I requested ‘Kar- er than they may think. April ~Staff Reporter Students and staff are Of course we are open to play- ma’ by Queen Naija and ‘7 27th, 2019 is the big day this usually pleasantly surprised by the ing all types of genres, we just rings’ by Ariana Grande,” 2018-2019 school year to dress variety of attire offered in the guid- want the majority of people to be said junior Sarah Estes. up, go out to eat, dance with ance office for absolutely no cost. on the dance floor having fun,” “I want to hear ‘Hap- friends, and of course take lots Dresses come in col- said prom organizer Ms. Miller. pier’ by Marshmello & Bastille of pictures. This formal occasion ors ranging from bright yellow The prom committee, and ‘ZEZE’ by Kodak Black could be the one day, all year, and neon pink to deeper colors along with the sponser Ms. Mill- feat. Travis Scott and Off- for dressing up and wanting to such as navy blue and black. er, are the ones who pull together set,” said senior Jake Waldo. look and feel their absolute best. There are roughly 30 different the final playlist. It is a lot more “It would be really fun A recent Visa survey dresses alone to choose from, work than students may think. to hear ‘Faucet Failure’ by Ski concluded that on average, fam- with sizes suitable for everyone. “The process is harder Mask, ‘Thotiana’ by Blueface, ilies in America spend over As for tuxedos, about than it sounds. Since we came and ‘Gucci Gang’ by Lil Pump at $1,000 on prom for their high 10 coats in blue, black, brown, back from winter break we have Prom,” said senior Tony Santos. school students, and in more ur- and various patterns are avail- put out a box for song request and “I chose ‘Moves Like ban areas. the numbers rise. This able for choosing as well. a link out for students to type it. Jagger’ by Maroon 5, ‘Money’ figure is currently growing- rap Dresses, tuxedos, and shoes avail- Coats and dresses are The playlist is due in early March. by Cardi B, and ‘Lucid Dreams’ able in the guidance office. Photo Once it’s close to the due date, the by Juice WRLD to be played at idly, almost 40% higher to be by Brenna Cushman. not the only things that are read- exact, than just eight years ago. ily obtainable at the guidance prom comittee will consider ev- Prom,” said junior Lauren James. Dresses alone cost any- ing into early summer is always counselor’s office. Heels, flats, ery single song that was request- “I’d like to hear ‘You’ where between $100 to $600, a costly time, with more activ- mens dress shoes, necklaces, ed and determine whether to add by Jacquees and ‘KIKA’ by although some exceed to $1,000. ities and opportunities arising. bracelets, and hand bags are it to the final playlsit or not. We 6ix9ine feat. Tory Lanez,” This estimate makes up roughly Prom shouldn’t feel also accessible and perfect for want to play a mix of dance songs said senior Ryan Arey. half of the average total cost for like a financial burden to high completing a prom look with- and slow songs. As of right now “The songs ‘Miami’ just one special night. The num- school students and their fami- out spending a bunch of money. we will play slow songs every 45 by Tory Lanez, ‘Needy’ and ber is only going up due to up and lies. With that being said, why Students are strongly minutes. After we send the final ‘Break up with Your Girlfriend, coming expensive fashion trends spend hundreds of dollars on a encouraged to check out this di- playlist in to the DJ’s, they’ll do I’m Bored’ by Ariana Grande and the style tastes of teenagers and dress that is worn for five or six verse prom outfit arrangement. their magic and put it all togeth- need to be played at Prom”, young adults in this generation. hours, just to be hung up some- If a student’s prom en- er,” said junior Meghan Tucker. said junior Hannah Hall-Salem. According to Wed- where and forgotten all about? semble is already together and “We have got- “They should play dingStats, a prom tuxedo rental The guidance coun- purchased, the guidance office ten so many song re- ‘Look Back at It’ by Boogie can cost anywhere around $150. selor’s office is providing prom recommends that students con- quests, more than I expected. wit da Hoodie, and ‘Legends’ However, purchasing an entire attire to anyone who wants to sider donating their pieces af- We’ve gotten about 75 songs by Juice WRLD at this year’s tuxedo to own can become much take up the generous offer. The ter prom to create even more and we need around 100, so Prom, said senior Edwin Cortez. more expensive, measuring up to clothing and accessories are ex- diverse options for juniors and we have a good amount. We Prom will be us- nearly $500 or higher when in- tended to every student of the seniors at next year’s prom. are trying to make this year’s ing a combination of DJs and cluding; a coat, pants, shirt, vest, school’s community at no cost. This opportunity is prom playlist one everyone can MCs. They will both be uti- neckwear, shoes, and cufflink set. These dresses and tux- open to everyone in the Lib- dance to, enjoy, and remem- lizing both sound equipment These extreme costs are more than edos, among many other formal erty community until the end ber,” said junior Julia Hoffman. and lots of large video moni- likely not feasible for working things suitable to wear to prom, of prom season and is far too The prom committe tors to create a fun atmosphere. class families in Fauquier County. are given to the school by pre- good of an offer to go ignored! wants students to have a say in “We will take any sug- With college in the near vious wearers. This means these If anyone is interested, what music is played at Prom. gestion! Before we submit a fi- future for many eleventh and clothes are usually very lightly has questions, or wants to donte Located outside the main office nal playlist to our DJ, the prom twelfth graders, in addition to worn and have been cleaned and anything, visit Mrs. Harris in the and in the cafeteria, there is a committee will finalize the songs. countless other possible factors, hung up for another prom attender guidance office around prom time. box for song suggestions. Stu- Of course, we will be playing money can become really tight. to wear on this special occasion. dents just need to write the song clean, radio, edits of all songs The end of spring turn- This arrange- title and artist or band on a piece at this event,” said Ms. Miller. 10 Sports February/March 2019 Running to Districts, Regionals, Trio of Aquatic Eagles Place at Regionals and States by Jimmy Mallam by Jasmine Beverly ~Staff Reporter As this season of in- ~Centerspread and Backpage “It’s my first time With the swim season swimming every stroke (back- door track comes to an end, Editor ever running track so I hon- coming to an end, there was a lot of stroke, breaststroke, butterfly). coaches really push the runners Kristeena Kenny, Nathan Lily, estly didn’t think I’d make it goals and hardships but, the team Even the members that have to try their hardest and put forth Jacob McCoy, Jordan Mighty, this far. But I’m really proud worked hard and showed a lot of never done swim before. It was their best effort with a positive Bianca Purpura, Sam Rodman, of myself for this seasons out- dedication to the sport by train- amazing,” said Coach Sinnott. attitude to try and qualify for Conner Rogers, Olivia Smith, come and I’m just trying to ing almost every day of the week. In the season swim- make the most of it. I can’t wait “We practice ev- mers had a few challenges and to see what happens at states,” ery school day except Friday,” hardships that got in the way of said senior Darrion Allen. said freshman Sage Laine. their weekly schedule of prac- “I am very impressed Some of these athletes ticing at the Warrenton Aquatic with Darrion, his speed and en- even train during the off-season or and Recreation Facility (WARF). durance is outstanding. It is his swim on other teams just to make “Some of the hardships first season running and he has progress when the season starts. were when school was canceled made it all the way to states. “In the off-season or there was bad weather, I just That’s a huge accomplishment. I run track and cross coun- couldn't get the practice I need- I wish he would’ve ran track try and during the summer ed and I kept getting sick for earlier,” said Coach Black. I swim for the Brookside about two weeks,” said Tucker. “Pole vault has been Hurricanes,” said Laine. “The biggest chal- my main focus, I had to prac- The swim team un- lenges that affected us was tice constantly to get where I derwent a lot in the season and bad weather and the win- am. So I am very pleased to still managed to reach most of ter break,” said Mrs. Sinnott. have made it to states, espe- their goals in the end. With prac- “My goal this sea- cially since it’s my senior year tice comes perfection and the son was to qualify for region- and I want to leave my mark,” swim team truly does show it. als but, I injured my shoulder said senior Zachary Wilkins. “My goal was to drop and was a bit short due to it,” The Indoor Track my times in freestyle and breast- said sophomore Emily Markley. VHSL 4A State Championship stroke and to move to region- Most of the athletes will be held on February 22 and als. I’m happy because I was are already practicing for their February 23 at Roanoke College. successfully able to do that,” goals they have set to beat “I am so proud of each said junior Meghan Tucker. next year during the season. runner as an individual. They all “The more we swim, “I haven’t reached my Junior Kristeena Kenny is running the 55 meter dash. Photo courtesy have worked so hard through- the stronger we get, so it helps us goal quite just yet, but what of Talon Yearbook Staff. out the season to improve their swim faster in the meets to have makes me want to reach my goal speed to help them qualify for a lot of practices,” said Laine. is to prove to myself that I can districts, regionals, and states Aidan Stone, Jake Waldo, Zach- districts, regionals, and states. “I have gotten a lot do it,” said junior Erin Frederick. for running and field events. ary Wilkins, and Lilly Wingo. Each of them earned and de- faster in some meets because “My goal for next sea- “I’m always sad when While at districts, Darri- serve it,” said Coach Leigh. of the practices,” said Laine. son is to get under a minute in a season of track ends, but I just on Allen placed 3rd in the boys Junior Kristeena Ken- “My first year - do the 100 freestyle,” said Frederick. keep reminding myself another 55 meter dash, Kristeena Kenny ny set a new school record in ing swim was good, I met “My goal for next year season of track is starting soon placed 3rd in the girls 55 me- the girls 55 meter dash with a a lot of new people and before I graduate is to have our with some new runners and ter dash, Sam Rodman placed time of 7.67. and sophmore Sam learned a lot of new skills,” relay team move on to region- some returning runners. Over- 2nd in the boys 1600 meter run, Rodman not only placed 5th in said sophomore Erin Yancey. als and I would like to qual- all, I’d say we had a success- Zachary Wilkins qualified, and the 1000 meter run, but also set “It wasn’t hard get- ify for states,” said Tucker. ful season,” said Coach Leigh. the boys 4x800 relay placed 3rd. a new school record of 2:35.34 ting the hang of it because the On the swim team there “This was the first “I’m extremely proud for that event while at states. coach did such an amazing job were a lot of motivating leaders. time I had ever done a sport. of the boys who ran in the of explaining how to do all of the “Senior Mika Bishton I was for sure not one of the 4x800 relay. This was the first strokes and I did reach my goal was a great leader this season. fastest on the team but I joined time we had this relay run, so this season, because my only goal Juniors Meghan Tucker and track to get experience partic- to make it to regionals was this season was to try something Erin Frederick have both shown ipating in a sport and to meet amazing,” said Coach Rodman. new and do my best,” said Yancey. compassionate leadership traits and make new friends. I had a Regionals were held “What surprised me lot of fun, especially when we at Hagerstown Community this season is that very early as well,” said Coach Sinnott. had a snowball fight. I can’t College in Hagerstown, Mary- on in the season, everyone was wait to run outdoor track,” land on Friday, February 8th at said junior Colton McClure. 3:45PM. Competitors were dis- The Northern Dis- missed after first lunch and left trict Championships meet the school at 12:00PM. The team was originally scheduled on got back to the school at 9:45PM. Saturday, February 2nd, at Runners who advanced James Wood High School in to regionals include: Darrion Winchester, but due to weath- Allen for boys 55 meter dash, er conditions in Winchester, Matthew Anderson for boys 1000 it got rescheduled to Mon- meter run and 4x800 relay, Max day, February 4th at 2:00PM. Dubnowski as an alternate for the Athletes were dis- boys 4x800 relay, Kristeena Ken- missed from class at 10:45AM ny for girls 55 meter dash, Jacob and departed from the school McCoy for the boys 4x800 relay, at 11:15AM. The team arrived Sam Rodman for boys 1600 meter at James Wood High School run, boys 1000 meter run, and the around 1:00PM, just enough boys 4x800 relay, Conner Rogers time for runners to get their for the 4x800 relay, and Zach- Junior Conner Rogers is running warm up laps and stretch- ary Wilkins for boys pole vault. the 4x800 relay. Photo courtesy of es in before their races. The Top finalist runners Talon Yearbook Staff. team did not return back to moving onto states are: Darri- school until about 8:00PM. on Allen came in 2nd for boys Junior Erin Frederick is swimming the 100 meter freestyle. Photo Many runners had 55 meter dash with a time of courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. qualified for districts: -Bran 6.90, Kristeena Kenny finished don Alducin-Graciano, Darri- in third for girls 55 meter dash on Allen, Matthew Anderson, with a time of 7.76, Sam Rodman Barbara Bolden, Jacob Brown, placed 1st in the boys 1000 meter Nicole Cabanban, Karla Cas- run with a time of 2:36:33, and tillo, Max Dubnowski, Cin- Zachary Wilkins placed third in dy Garcia, Amaya Gaskins, pole vault with a height of 11-6. 11 Sports February/March 2019 Boys Basketball Finishes With Passion by Kaleece Blackwell Specific goals are to get to re- is a big leader for the team. With a losing play- man boys, this first year of high off game at Kettle Run on school basketball was a learn- ~Staff Reporter gionals, a place we havent’t “Christian is a leader Tuesday, February 12th, the ing experience for them all. been in quite some time,” because he is a four year varsi- boys basketball teams’ sea- “We had a losing re- said varsity Coach Pat Frazer. ty player that pushes everyone son has come to an end. cord, but the season was not too The boys varsity team to their limits and when we get “We played good bad. We had a good coach with will be losing six seniors in out of control he straightens us together, improved through- good teammates behind me,” total this year making a big up,” said junior Tre’von White. out the season and played said freshman Draiden Bowman. gap for new players and fac- The boys believe the best to our abilities,” The boys finished es to make the varsity team. next year will consist of work- said junior Bryan Barnes. their season with a 39-32 win The boys give cred- ing harder and winning more The varsity boys over Kettle Run, wrapping up it of their growth through- games. They are looking for- had a final record of 10- their season with a 5-7 record. out the season to the leaders ward to growing as a team with 12 to wrap up their season. “These boys are young of their team and coaches. new teammates and positivity. The boys junior varsity with talent and has much more “Chris Richards “I enjoy connecting team took a tough loss of 51- time to grow as athletes to ex- is a leader of our team be- with everyone on the team,” 52 on Friday, February 8th to ecute on the court as an indi- cause he keeps the team said junior Sean Doores. Kettle Run, ending their season vidual and a teammate,” said in check,” said Bowman. Most of the boys have with a 14-4 record. The boys freshman Coach Harold Burton. Richards is a freshman played against or with each throughout the season worked Goals have already on the freshman team who aver- other from a young age and well as a team and executed to begun for the boys personally ages many points a game and is consider each other as family. their full ability. They were de- and as a team for next season. leading his team in the right track. They push each other to reach scribed as energetic to watch “It was a good season, “Hunter is a lead- goals they want to achieve and with their determined mindset. but could have been better if we fo- er for our jv team because he encourage each other to be has played with varsity before an overall great athlete. They “I am disappoint- cused more and executed better,” Junior Derrick Brooks is going ed we did not go undefeat- said sophomore Russell Morton. in for a layup. Photo courtesy of and his experience encourag- have learned who works good ed. But overall we had a Many opportunities are Talon Yearbook Staff. es us a team. He is overall a together to get good results. great season going 14-4,” going to be offered next season great player,” said Shepard. “Tre and I have play hard and do our job in As for varsity, al- learned to execute well on said freshman Coy Shepard. with more motivation and goals. the classroom and in the com- As for the fresh- “Our goal is to always most all of the team can say the court to get the job done,” muntiy; that will never change. that senior Christian Reames said junior Derrick Brooks. Challenges Leads to Success Thinking Their Way by Christopher Molina ~Staff Reporter to the Top by Keely Crane, Jada Lessen, Cole Gammill, and Daniela Ramirez one of the highlights of high bly could this season,” said ~Sports Editor and Staff Reporters school for me. I’m going to miss junior Makenzie Willis. it,” said senior Jada Milton. In order for either “Of course I will feel At the end of the sea- team to play well, they need pressure in these situations, as I son, senior Maggie Williams good communication. Commu- often feel my heart racing during was announced 1st team, se- nication is key in team sports. rounds. However, I am confident nior Kinsley Lewis was an- By having good communica- in my ability and trust myself nounced 2nd team, junior Tif- tion, the team's confidence will to answer the question correct- fany Shull was an honorable be stronger as a whole and so ly,” said junior John Tocheny. mention along with sophomore will the coaches so every play- “There is so much Senior Maggie Williams is Jazzmin White for the 2018-19 er can play to their best ability. you need to know from a vari- dribbling the ball down the court. All-Northern District selections. “I’d say the girls on the ety of subjects, it is sometimes Photo courtesy of Talon “I was delighted, I felt basketball team have good com- Sophomore Jennifer Cannon and hard to remember everything, Yearbook Staff. like my hard work paid off,” munication everywhere we go junior Kaleigh Phelps are working especially under pressure,” together on a problem. Photo said senior Maggie Williams. and everywhere we are at,” said courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. said sophomore Elizabeth Ott. As the girls junior var- “I was really excit- freshman Laila Spottedcrow. Not only did the ac- sity basketball and girls varsity ed to be nominated 2nd team The girls this season Some people may think ademic team have a team full basketball wraps up their sea- of All-Northern District,” overall faced their fears, weak the academic team is just hit- of hard working athletes, but son, they put in the most effort said senior Kinsley Lewis. spots, and challenges to end up ting a buzzer and answering they also shared an unexplain- and use of teamwork possible. able bond with each other. “I choose to play bas- having a season full of success. some questions off the top of On 02/05/19, the girls played ketball because that is my pas- their head but it is much hard- “The best part about be- home against James Wood sion and it is where my heart is. er. These athletes have to study ing a part of the academic team is High School. Varsity scored 49- I’m honored to be mentioned and take time to prepare for not the actual game, it is the bond 40 while jv scored 35-34. On especially as a 10th grader,” their competitions. On the aca- that you make with the team,” 02/06/19, the girls played away said sophomore Jazzmin White. demic team, a lot of the athletes said sophomore Will Ingle. at James Wood High School, Each team needs a specialize in different subjects Even though the team the final scores for varsity was good experienced coach to so the team is good as a whole. has a bond that is unbreak- 38-62 and jv was 10-35. The lead their team successfully “Chemistry and some able, many of the different ath- last regular game of the season “We definitely had made math classes are my strengths. letes chose to join the academ- was on 02/08/19 against Kettle a huge comeback by the end of It helps when I have tak- ic team for different reasons. Run, girls varsity won 35-24 the season. We learned from our en the classes more recent- “I decided to do academ- and jv won 31-24. Girls varsity challenges and weaknesses and ly than some of the others,” ic team this year because I have took the W against John Han- worked on them. It’s time to start said junior Madelyn Schwier. been doing it since my sophomore dley in District Quarterfinal focusing on improvements for “Pop culture and math year and I enjoy getting to prac- with a score of 42-33. The last next year’s season and achieve are my greatest strengths. It helps tice my trivia while also having official game of the season was more,” said Coach Nguyen. when those types of questions are fun with some awesome people,” on 02/14/19 against Millbrook “I believe due to our re- asked,” said senior Cory Miller. said senior Colin Locuratolo. in the District Semifinal. Girls ally good coach our team is as suc- “Math is my strength. “I had some friends that varsity fell hard with the score cessful as possible. We get trained It helps the team because I am did it last year and they encouraged of 40-61, ending their season. by the best and she is really fun- rather quick at solving prob- me to do it this year,” said Miller. Both teams had their struggles ny,” said freshman Ashley Cortez. lems,” said sophomore Julia Yi. Since the season has throughout the season, but over- Both teams tried their Although the academic come to an end, many of the differ- all still had a good season. Girls hardest this season. With con- Sophomore Jazzmin White is team did not have the strongest ent athletes had favorite moments varsity record was 6-18 and girls stantly hard practice, the teams going in for a layup. Photo season this year, they had a team throughout the season and cannot junior varsity record was 9-7. will continue to work on im- courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. full of perseverance and determi- wait for the next season to begin. “Basketball is my ab- provements to get better. Prac- nation. If they were down, they “My favorite part of solute favorite sport. I like to ticing skills like basic training knew not to give up and let the the academic team is my team- dribble the ball up and down and conditioning, shooting, drib- pressure get to their heads. In some mates. They help make ev- the court. I am a little sad this bling can increase their wins. cases, one student will have to an- ery match fun and exciting season is over because it was “Our team tried swer the question by themselves while helping each other to my last and basketball was and did the best we possi- and it can be a lot of pressure. improve,” said Locuratolo. 12 Sports February/March 2019 JROTC Wrestling Succeeds at States Once Again by Luis Martinez Cadets of ~Staff Reporter this season has been great, I've At the states tour- the Month had a lot success and looking nament, Liberty High School finished third in the states for Sponsored by forward to improve next year,” said junior Caleb Swinson the second consecutive year. The upperclassmen on the Sophomore Mason team lead by example and hope Barrett, who was crowned state to succeed in many ways and ev- champion at the 106 lb weight eryone is excited for all of them class, dominating every oppo- and expecting for all of them nent without surrendering a sin- to enjoy an amazing journey. gle point, led the Eagle wrestlers. Royce Hall has always The Eagles also had wanted to go to states, which three additional states placers: he accomplished this season. Bryan Contreras 4th in the state He has always been involved at 123 lbs, Justin Cannon 4th in in athletics and he really en- the state at 195 lbs and Willy joys competing in wrestling. Phipps 4th in the state at 285 lbs. Nicholas O’Brien, “It was a very good All the wrestling Sophomore experience with the whole team boys had a great sea- team and I am planning to win son and they all helped each a title next year,” said Hall. other to succeed as a team. Many have said all In the off-season, many of of the team will take on states these athletes continue to train for wrestling, while others use their Junior Bryan Contreras has pinned his opponent down during his next year because of their wrestling match. Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. hard work and dedication they talents to work on other sports. shown to the team and of ev- Regardless of their The wrestling team has sport,” said sopho- ery single teammate they have. choice, they strive to stay fo- been very successful this season. more Adrian Martinez. It is Devin Burrow’s cused on excellence so they can They added new freshman play- It’s Adrian Martinez’s first year being a manager for return to the mats next season. ers this season, and are looking first year being on the wrestling the wrestling team this year. forward for them to accomplish team. Adrian usually is part of Devin is planning on being man- new and better opportunities and Liberty’s boys soccer team during ager for the upcoming season. want them to accomplish their the spring season, but this year, he “I had a great season “JROTC is very goals of winning states. Many wanted to keep in shape during being a wrestling manager I felt meaningful to me of these athletes have had pos- his off season with wrestling. so proud of every teammate I because it is the itive experiences with the wres- “It’s been a great experi- had this year, and very hap- beginning of becoming a tling team this year. ence I would say that it’s kind py with them and looking for- leader for our future “It's a good experi- of like an adventure, it’s the ward to having another great society. It teaches me ence because it’s a sport that best sport for me so far,” said season with the wrestling team many skills like is all about your balance and sophomore Victor Zimmer. boys,” said freshman wres- self-confidence, weight, and it’s a hard working “My experience for tling manager Devin Burrows. leadership, and citizenship. An interesting fact about If students want to be student athletic trainers, there various favorite things they this class that many Unsung Sports Heroes love about athletic training. don’t know is that we are many opportunities that they by Keely Crane have to follow their dreams. Now “My favorite thing only spend two days in ~Sports Editor about athletic training is get- the classroom a week. in case they are wondering what a student athletic trainer is, a stu- ting to learn from Coach The other three days are Carter and helping others,” spent outside the class- dent athletic trainer is a student that is able to help take care of said senior Haleigh McGuin. room doing leadership “Some of my favorite training.” a student’s sports-related injuries under the supervision of Coach things about athletic training is Mandy Carter, who is the head the relationships I have with my Amanda Shockley, athletic trainer here at Liberty. fellow trainers, Coach Carter, and Freshman Coach Carter has been the athletes. A lot of these boys the athletic trainer here for nine are like brothers to me, and I en- years. She teaches the Sports joy every second of talking with Medicine classes and trains stu- them and helping them out with dents to successfully become various injuries,” said Floyd. athletic trainers. She teaches If a student want to them the different aspects of be- become an athletic trainer or is ing an athletic trainer and the stu- even on the fence about it, talk dents have many different roles to Coach Carter or some of the and duties they must complete. athletic trainers here at Liberty. “ATCs have so many They can talk all about the class, roles! Usually, you have seen talk about what being an athlet- them taping ankles and giving ic trainer consists of, and just water to athletes, but there is so Senior athletic trainers Sarah Carty and Sydney Floyd are taping ankles give advice about it in general. much more! We focus on the before a basketball game. Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. “My advice is that you don’t take the class if “Being a part of JROTC care and prevention of athlet- others. Athletic training gives sure injuries are being taken care ic injuries,” said Coach Carter. you want an easy A. How- means a lot to me. I me a chance to help others and of and the athletes have every- ever, the class is worth tak- like being able to learn To become an athletic build relationships with ath- thing they need to be successful. trainer, a student has to start off ing,” said senior Sarah Carty. leadership skills. I learn letes,” said senior Sydney Floyd. “Some of the duties I “Have fun and don’t many new things like by taking Sports Medicine 1, “For me, becoming an have as an athletic trainer is taping, which is a class here at Liberty. just pick one sport to be an respect and how to be a athletic trainer was an amaz- filling up jugs and water bottles, athletic trainer for because leader. A super Many different students decid- ing opportunity because I want cleaning the training room, taking ed to become an athletic trainer there is so much to learn from interesting fact that not to go into the medical field and care of athletes and knowing their every sport,” said McGuin. a lot of people know for many reasons, but they all I love sports, so what’s bet- history, helping Coach Carter, about JROTC is that it have the same love for sports ter than putting two togeth- and setting up the fields/ courts,” is definitely not just a medicine and helping others. er,” said senior Noelle Crane. said senior Kinsley Lewis. military program, it’s a “I became an athletic Now being an athletic Even though there lot more.” trainer because I’m really in- trainer is not all easy. They have to are a lot of responsibilities that terested in sports injuries and work very hard and spend count- come with being an athlet- my biggest passion is helping less hours at sports games, making ic trainer, many of them have 13 Sports February/March 2019 Behind the Scenes With Managers How to Effectively by Keely Crane ~Sports Editor Prepare for Tryouts we run the clock for the coach said senior girls varsity bas- by Christopher Molina and run around to do the things ketball manager Jillian Farrish. ~Staff Reporter he needs when he asks. Also, Even though there are a It’s 2019 and spring baseball, athletes will need to we fold their warm ups/jerseys lot of responsibilities in being a sports are here, so that means be practicing hard and be train- for each and every game,” said manager and time devoted to the athletes who are planning on ing every day so they can be junior boys freshman and varsi- sport, it is actually a lot of fun trying out should start training fit and set for baseball tryouts. ty manager Kaleece Blackwell. and a great opportunity to expe- hard for spring sports. This sea- “I am practicing my “Some of the jobs I do rience during high school if a stu- son the sports offered at LHS in- speed and hand muscle so I can as a manager are take attendance, dent is super interested in sports. clude soccer, baseball, softball, pitch fast and hard, also practicing make sure we have our water bot- “My favorite part of be- spring track, and lacrosse. There my batting so I can get a homer- tles and medkit outside with us ing a manager is being able are many athletes that are already un,” said freshman Luis Martinez. everyday, check up on people, to be part of the team and go to training hard by staying for condi- If athletes are going to sometimes start the runners’ race, all of the games,” said Farrish. tionings, play after school sports, be trying out for baseball, they and whatever else the coaches “I like having some- and are doing their own thing at will need to be practicing their need or ask,” said junior indoor thing to do in the winter to help home on their own time. Many throw, power, aim, and the bat- track manager Jasmine Beverly. out and having a good team people that are going to try out, ting, so they know what they With all the du- also makes everyday more ex- are taking preparations seriously. are doing and they don't have ties and responsibilities that citing to watch,” said Machuca. “I am preparing by any problems during tryouts. the managers have to com- Even if students are running in the morning so that “To prepare for base- Juniors Jasmine Beverly and Zoe plete, it is an extreme help to not interested in sports, they Lowe are managers for the spring I can increase my speed,” said ball trouts, I work during the track team this season. Photo the head coaches of the team. can still be a manager. Many sophomore Adrian Martinez. offseason and go to condition- courtesy of Keely Crane. “The managers per- managers have different rea- It also matters what ings,” said junior Dylan Huggins. sonally help me with organi- sons they want to participate athletes have for meals so Track is a sport that ath- On game day, there is zation and time management. like wanting to do something they stay healthy and strong. letes will need a lot of energy and always preparation to do be- Coaches have a zillion things after school or having fun help- “At home I am on speed for if they want to try out fore the game starts. There are on their mind during practices ing out in anyway they can. a diet so I stay healthy,” for the team. They will need to jerseys to fold, water bottles to and games and to have reliable “I became a manag- said freshman Carlos Paz. run at least once every day so they fill, and a team to take care of managers helps focus on coach- er because my friend needed Lots of athletes will have enough energy to get before the game. These are the ing,” said junior varsity girls bas- a focused person to help man- have been playing in- better so they don't get tired and duties for the managers of the ketball Coach Marc Costanzo. age the team,” said Blackwell. door sports to keep in shape. so they can last longer in races. team. Managers are always there Also, these manag- “I decided to become “I have been playing in- Lacrosse is a chal- to keep things running smooth- ers have to devote a lot of their a manager of track because my doors on Saturdays so I can keep lenging sport because the net ly and nearly every sports team time to being a manager. With freshman year, I ran indoor up with my skills, and so I get is small for a lot people to play always benefits from them. being a manager, they are on the track and by the end of the sea- better,” said Nicole Cabanban. and athletes also need arm pow- Adding onto the mul- team and have to attend and do son I realized running wasn’t Playing outside of er with accuracy, Lacrosse in- tiple responsibilities, there everything that the team does. my thing, but I did fall in love school is very important for cludes lots of running and ener- are countless jobs a manag- “Almost all my week- with the sport. So with being staying in shape and getting or- gy to be running back and forth er has to do. Not only do they ends are dedicated to wrestling a manager, I still get to be part ganized for people that will be and the lacrosse goal is really have to be there for games, but matches, meets, and tourna- of the team,” said Beverly. trying out for a spring sport. small so it can be hard to score. they are apart of the team; they ments,” said junior wrestling “At home, I am lift- “In offseason we go anywhere the team goes. manager Bella Machuca. ing dumbbells every day went to weight training two “We have to do the “I spend my time with so I can get strength,” said times a week, then we prac- book for our games as well as the team nearly every day of the sophomore Joshua Barrios. ticed on turf for stick skills,” film the game. During practices week for practices and games,” The classic warm weather sport is baseball. For Jock Jams: What Songs Inspire You During a Workout?

Jesse Quarterman- Kristeena Kenny- Bryan Contreras- Junior Junior Junior “I listen to these songs while I “I like to listen to these songs “I like listening to these songs work out in the weightroom.” while I do my ab workouts.” when I go on runs.” 1) Ariana Grande - “Dangerous 1) Meek Mill ft. Drake - “Going 1) Roddy Ricch - “Every Season” Woman” Bad” 2) J. Cole - “Middle Child” 2) Ariana Grande - “Thank You, 2) Ski Mask The Slump God ft. Next” Juice WRLD - “Nuketown” 3) 21 Savage ft. J. Cole - “A Lot” 3) Ariana Grande - “Break Up 3) Pouya ft. Ghostemane - “1000 4) Polo G - “Battle Cry” With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored” Rounds” 5) 147 Calboy - “Moonlight” 4) J. Cole ft. TLC - “Crooked 4) Rick the Kid - “Splashin” Smile” 5) Young Thug ft. Jaden Smith - 5) J. Cole - “KOD” “Sin” 14 Viewpoint February/March 2019 Fauquier Joins #RED4ED by Brenna Cushman Monday, January 28th, perience for everyone involved. over 200 teachers, students, and ~Staff Reporter According to Education members of the Fauquier Coun- peers. Protestors expressed their Week, Virginia’s public school ty community joined forces dissatisfaction with the lack of teachers are paid, on average, with 2,000 others in a march for resources and the poor equipment over $9,000 less than the United The “Valued Opinions” column is a place for all students to equal educational opportunities, they are sometimes confined to State’s total average. This puts work with in and out of the class- express viewpoints on current topical issues. collectively shouting, “Fund them at a mildly low placement of Our Future! Fund Our Future!” room. This complaint stretches number 34 on the entire countries’ We invite you to participate if you feel strongly about an issue Richmond’s Capitol steps were from roaches and mice in their list of 50 states. Teachers are well that pertains to the school community! Contact Ms. Miller in flooded with protestors equipped schools, all the way to raggedy known for being exceedingly ded- room 264 if you would like to submit your opinion for with red scarves, gloves, bean- and outdated textbooks and more icated and working particularly publication. Please note that the opinions expressed are those of ies, and coats, as well as signs simply, lack of materials all to- prolonged hours. As stated by The the writer only, not of The Patriot Press Staff. promoting an equal budget for gether. With funding contributing Washington Post, two out of three Virginia’s public school systems. to more recent and effective tech- Americans, making it almost 70 Signs included quotes nology and options, educators be- percent of the population, agree such as “Virginia Kids Are Worth lieve that our future generations that teachers are underpaid. There It,” and “We Can’t Put Students will become exposed to better is no lack of support coming from First If We Put Teachers Last!” opportunities to be successful and fellow working people, however Teachers and other concerned ac- positively impact the community. the legislation is where it counts. tivists were rallying and bringing When class sizes ex- Later Monday night, complaints directly to the Virgin- pand to almost 30 students per after the march, a spark arose in ia General Assembly legislators one teacher, distractions become Virginia’s legislators. They al- in hopes of passing new legisla- more common than not. With most immediately announced an tion and proposals to the current greater and higher incentives, addition of a 5 percent raise in crooked budget, that would ulti- more teachers would be willing pay for public school teachers to mately work in their community’s to teach in the Virginia public the new state budget. Although favor. Marchers were fed up and school system. With this increase the percentage doesn’t seem su- dissatisfied with the lack of mod- comes better qualified teachers, per significant, it balances out to ern tools in most classrooms, the which creates a better public around $2,500 more for teachers overbearing size of their classes, school community overall. Coun- each year. This is one step in a in addition to the lack of raises and selors and other faculty and staff positive direction towards a more unequal pay amongst other states. members were not excluded from successful public education sys- Braeden Meadows, a staff reporter, Dylan Huggins, en- tertainment and viewpoint editor, Corynn Taylor, a staff Teachers all over the this rally. Demonstrators claimed tem for Virginia. Ultimately, the reporter, Brenna Cushman, a staff reporter, and Katherine state are concerned about more that qualified and dependable Virginia Education Association, Contreras, a staff reporter are the Viewpoint writers for this than just the surface of their stu- counselors would also result in also known as the VEA and a issue. dent’s education. They believe a more positive outcome; giving grassroots organization, assem- that bright futures are partially students more outlets inside their bled a purposeful gathering that created and heavily influenced by school community. More fund- ultimately led to the desired re- educators and within their educa- ing towards education, in turn, sult; passing legislation in favor tional community and amid their promotes a more preferable ex- of Virginia’s public teachers. Lil Peep: How NOT to Handle an Artist’s Legacy by Braeden Meadows When you have hun- album. While it was generally Also appearing on this album is ment and his estate, this doesn’t dreds of thousands of fans across very well received, it’s a shame ~Staff Reporter a song with the late XXXTENT- matter in the slightest. As long the globe who care about you that most people don’t know ACION, titled “Falling Down.” as they’re all making money, it and your work, your legacy is the full story of how this album er, unbeknownst to Peep’s mil- The inherent problem with this doesn’t matter to them whether or probably something you would came to be, and the ethics of how lions of newer fans, his posthu- song isn’t necessarily the fact not Peep’s vision remains intact. want to keep and eye on and his management and estate are mous project, Come Over When that X is on it, it’s the fact that X Several of Peep’s close friends have great control over. Unfor- handling his art and his legacy. You’re Sober Part Two is only isn’t the one who was supposed have spoken out against the deci- tunately, Gustav Ahr, who was Digging a little deeper, about 50% unheard, unreleased to be on the song to begin with. sions made by his management. best known by his alias Lil Peep, it is made abundantly clear that content. 50% old vocals over new Shortly before his death, Among these people is didn’t have this kind of freedom. Peep’s management couldn’t beats, and 50% remakes of old, Peep recorded a collaborative al- longtime friend and collabora- Ahr died unexpectedly in the ear- care less about preserving his finished tracks intentionally - hid bum with Atlanta’s own ILove- tor Jazz Butler, better known as ly morning of November 15th art and his vision, instead opt- den from his discography in order Makonnen, this is where Peep’s Lil Tracy, who has stated sever- 2017, at the shockingly young ing to try and generate as much to give off the impression that part on this song comes from. al times that Peep wanted him age of 21. He died due to an ac- revenue as possible by modify- the content is fresh. Fortunately, However, due to the attention featured on new music, and that cidental fentanyl-xanax overdose. ing his image to appeal to the only Peep’s newer audience is that putting X on the song would Peep wouldn’t have wanted his Peep was a rapper and lowest common denominator, ignorant to this shady behavior. get, especially after he was un- music and his legacy headed in singer from Allentown, Pennsyl- as opposed to the niche he had The tracks “16 fortunately shot earlier that year, the direction they’re headed. So vania, and he grew up in Long always filled previously. -sim Lines” and “Broken Smile” his management decided to com- what can we learn from this sit- Island, New York. He started plifying his production, and are excellent examples. pletely scrap Makonnen’s part uation and others like it? XXX- making music in 2014, and over marketing his music to posers In the case of 16 Lines, the and instead use the audio from an TENTACION is a great example, the years his career escalated ex- who think teenage angst is anx- track originally had that signa- iPhone recorded video, where X his music and legacy are being ponentially, ending in the mid- iety, and boredom is depression. ture Lil Peep sound. However, is singing along with Peep’s re- handled just as poorly, especially dle of his second solo tour due This, obviously, was it’s remake, the one that ap- cording while in the studio with since he was much more success- to his untimely death. Executive not Peep’s core demographic, pears on COWYS2, has been Makonnen, on the song instead. ful prior to his death than Peep producer of his first posthumous nor should it be. His music is overproduced, and streamlined. After fan backlash they later re- was. What we can take away album, Smokeasac, has been not for everybody, it’s the rea- Peep’s vocals have leased Makonnen’s original ver- from all of this is that preserv- quoted saying, “Peep wanted to son he didn’t have notoriety out- been simplified, dumbed down, sion, with the original mixing and ing art is important. We need to give a voice to people that suf- side of Soundcloud until after and some lyrics have even been everything. This should have been make record labels responsible fer from anxiety and depression, his death. So why is his manage- rearranged. The beat used has the first and only version released. for being faithful. For not finish- people who have been abused, ment making decisions to make been cleaned up and overper- Using terms like “cleaned up” ing what people started the way bullied, and the people who his music appeal to the same fected. In the case of Broken and “overperfected” would they would have wanted, instead were misunderstood like him.” people who criticized him? Smile, the intro is taken from his make one think these chang- changing it in ways they want. Since his death over a The short answer is money. verse off of Craig Xen’s 2015 es are an improvement. After all, it isn’t their art to alter. year ago, he has had several post- The long answer is also money. track “UNBREAKABLE” and Allow me to assure you They didn’t create these humous singles, as well as an en- Lil Peep was known the chorus was taken from his that they are not. But why? Be- people's legacies, they’re sim- tire posthumous album released to for having very grungy, raw verse on PatrickxBlue’s 2017 cause it doesn’t preserve it the ply here to corrupt them, and the public. These have generated production and gritty, almost track “Broken Smile” to which way Peep wanted it. If you were all for the sake of raking in as tens of millions of streams world- overprocessed vocals. This was degree this new track shares its to make something and someone much money as possible. It’s a wide, and the album, “Come Over his signature style, his core au- name. Reminder that both of else were to take it and change shame, but with if we keep re- When You’re Sober Part Two,” dience, especially the ones who these appearances were rehashed it in ways you didn’t like, would cord labels liable and do our re- peaked at #4 on the Billboard have been around longer, such for this album without Craig you still want that work shown search, we can make respectful 200, also making it his first top 10 as myself, know this. Howev- or Patrick’s consent or word. off to the world? To his manage- posthumous practices the norm. 15 Viewpoint February/March 2019 Work Without Pay?! Shutdown Was Needed by Dylan Huggins by Corynn Taylor said Tuesday that he was “not On December 22, 2018 ~Viewpoint and Entertainment Editor ~Staff Reporter happy” with the tentative deal President Donald Trump decid- reached by congressional negoti- Numerous employees working and middle class Amer- ed to shut down the government the Democratic Party will reject ators late Monday night that falls for the United States government icans throughout the nation.This in an attempt to get the Demo- any offer the president makes s h o r t o f h i s o r i g i n a l d e m a n d s ” . have been reporting to work recent government shutdown crats to cave and fund the wall. them because they simply don't Rollingstone.com stat- without receiving paychecks. during the presidency of Donald President Donald Trump like him. We need the wall to ed “President Trump shut down During the government shut- Trump has taken a total of 39 days scheduled a meeting with Nan- protect American citizens to keep the government for a record 35 down, there have been numerous so far. The government may close cy Pelosi ,Speaker of The House not just people coming over here days because he refused to sign a people throughout the nation in a few weeks in order for Pres- of Representatives, and Chuck illegally out, but to keep drug spending bill with less than $5.7 that have gone without paychecks ident Donald Trump to talk to Schumer, United States Sena- cartels and terrorists. Stricter billion appropriated for his pro- throughout the last month. These various Democrat leaders to or- tor, where Pelosi and Schumer border policies are necessary to posed Mexican border wall. On people are having a tougher time ganize a possible border situation. proposed that we don't need the keep the economy stable and our Wednesday, Cnn reported that the purchasing their essentials in I personally believe that wall if we can use the “ effective” American people safe and I think president will begrudgingly sign the grocery stores because some the paychecks of the American Security procedure. But Donald it's more than necessary and be- a bipartisan bill that will prevent people can barely pay their bills. people are most important at this Trump replied that the only ef- lieve that the shutdown needs to the government from re-entering a The main reason that time. People need to support their fective way is the wall and that contiue until Democrats agree shutdown at the end of this week. this issue is important is because families because there are many he needs 10 democratic sena- and cooperate to create a plan. Politico.com said The The new bill only includes $1.375 it is important that the American families that are depending on tors’ votes. He claimed that he billion for 55 miles of fencing.” people do not go too long with- their father to come home with would win easily with the votes White House is staying mum about whether President Don- “Am I happy? The answer out receiving their paycheck. I money to pay the necessary bills. from the republicans but the is no, I’m not. I am not happy,” personally believe that if the gov- There were some Americans that democratic votes were the issue. ald Trump will sign a biparti- san border security deal reached Trump said of the deal during a ernment shutdown was shorter were unable to pay their bills due After the government Cabinet meeting. He went on there would not be as many peo- to the government shutdown. was shut down for 35 days, this week, even as the feder- al funding deadline at the end to maintain that “It’s all going ple that would be struggling with According to The New Trump and the chambers of con- to happen” and “we’re going purchasing their essential needs. York Times, the country’s fed- gress came to an agreement that of the week inches closer.” CNN Politics.com- to build a beautiful, big, strong When people go with- eral courts have been operat- will most likely only keep it wall.” The president also said that out pay there is less room to ing without money and are on open temporarily. If by February Washington (CNN) reported “President Donald Trump intends shutting down the government also buy the things that one the breaking point of having no 16th the democrats do not cave and depriving 800,000 federal may want. On January 11, an money left. The courts are con- and fund the wall, then Trump to sign the border security deal to avoid another partial govern- workers of their paychecks was agreement was made that both sidered essential just like many will keep it closed until they do. worth it “because people learned congressional parties would do numerous government work- The government shut- ment shutdown, according to two sources who have spoken di- about some of the problems com- whatever is possible to avoid an- ers that are reporting to work down was a good thing because ing in from the southern border.” other government shutdown. and are not receiving any pay. it brings attention to the fact that rectly with the President. Trump President Donald Another bad thing that Trump believes that it is import- the government shutdown has ant to find a way to fund for a caused is that food stamp funds Bad Air Quality in Los Angeles border wall. I believe that he is are becoming short because they by Katherine Contreras correct but I believe that the wall do not have much money left. The could come at a later time. I do people that need food stamps to There’s pollution prac- ~Staff Reporter Also according to believe that it is important to se- get their daily food from the gov- tically everywhere In the world WeatherBug people who have today, from oceans, to land, so much worse especially for chil- asthma, children, and elders cure the border from the illegal ernment will not expect as much dren and seniors who have a high- immigrants that bring violence. from the government because the and in the air. It has been a re- should avoid staying outdoors for curring problem for centuries er risk of catching a health risk. long periods of time and always The issue of the gov- food stamps program is funded Many schools have ernment shutdown would be completely by the government. now, but now it’s affecting the have their treatments near them. earth’s atmosphere. Many things closed and local businesses due to Factories also con- solved if Nancy Pelosi would All in all, in my opinion, the fires. The California fires are agree to the idea of building a the government shutdown could impact how badly the condi- tribute to this issue with all tions we live and breath now. not the only factor in the bad air, it's the toxic gases they are releas- wall. Once the Democrats agree have helped the country more also the gases coming out of cars. to the funding a wall the govern- if the Democrats had agreed to For example, Los An- ing in the atmosphere, which geles, California is known for The gases coming out is also the air we breathe. ment could reopen again with- build a wall on the southern bor- of cars are very harmful to not out having this long and ridicu- der. But I believe that President having issues with pollution in Even though we can’t the air, especially now since the only us but the environment as stop the factories from releasing lous shutdown. I believe that it Donald Trump should have re- well. In my opinion we should be is partially the Democrats’ fault alized that Pelosi was not going fires have started and has become toxic gases, we can still avoid a more of a bigger issue in Los helping and funding in every way lot of pollution by carpooling for this shutdown to last so long. to agree to a deal to construct a we can to the victims who have The main reason why border on the Mexico and Unit- Angeles, California. and walking to our destina- The Woosley fire, the lost almost everything from there tions, especially if it’s near, and this government shutdown hurt ed States border. When President family pictures to their houses. so many Americans, including Trump saw this, he should have Campfire, and the Thomas Fire use public transportation more have all contributed to even more According to Weath- even if it's not your cup of tea. my father, is that so many Amer- reopened the government to ev- erBug people with asthma can icans went without a paycheck eryone so the workers could get pollution in the air. The air pollu- It can definite- tion started with smoke coming have more asthma attacks espe- ly contribute to the health for their families. This has been a their paychecks and go on with cially in the summer months, very long government shutdown. their families and their lives. out of cars. This has affected Los of the environment. Angeles, even more since so many since airborne particles are I completely agree with The government shut- found in smoke and can enter down has hurt numerous of celebrities are known to live there, all these things that can help and drive around big cars, fancy their resportiary system easily. the environment and also many cars, and cars that need a lot of other things that can help you oil to run. and your loved ones kept safe Fires are known to “Putting out the fires and healthy. Buying masks and have bad consequences, espe- making sure the ones who have cially in big areas and winds was a lot of hard asthma amongst your loved speeds of 60-70 mph, and so work, which ones have their treatments to get many flammable objects near the through these rough months. fire such as dry trees and grass. included many Donating clothes, blankets, and Putting out the fires people risking their money can help the people who was a lot of hard work, which lives. There are have been affected by this fire. included many people risking their lives. Firefighters coming, many ways to help and showing up to help put out out the victims af- these fires and assisting every way they can, and even helping fected by the fires strangers on the road, working by donating clothes, themselves almost 24/7 each day. blankets, and donat- There are many ways to help out the victims affected ing these things to by the fires by donating clothes, money to charities blankets, and donating these things to money to charities and and shelters.” shelters. After all these fires have started the air quality has gotten 16 Back Page February/March 2019

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planning to do over spring break? March 7: SOL Writing window, 72 Hour Theatre Freshman Landon Triplett is going to the Bahamas over spring break. March 8: SOL Writing window

Freshman Luke McCaslin is going to March 9: Orchestra State Assessment, After Prom Bingo socialize, hang out with friends, and go to basketball tournaments over spring break. March 11: Full Day for Students (EXAMS), SOL Testing window, Voter Registration Drive

Sophomore Osbaldo Hernandez is March 12: Teacher Work Day (TWD) Afternoon, Senior Class Spirit Night @ Foster’s Grille, traveling to Colorado over spring break. Half Day for Students (Exams), SOL Testing window

Sophomore Sammy Marouse is either March 13: Make Up Day #2, Marking Period 2 ends, SOL Writing window, Choir State Assessment, going to Ocean City or North Carolina for Parent Teacher Conferences arranged as needed the beach. March 14: Marking Period 3 begins, SOL Writing window Junior Hailey Marcinko is going to hang out with her boyfriend and friends and March 15: HOSA competition Starts, Mar, 17 2019 Ends, SCA Leadership FT babysit kids over spring break. March 16: HOSA competition, Fauquier County Job Fair, JROTC Drill meet, Hall of Fame Dinner Junior Madisyn Billick is traveling to Miami, FL with her best friend and her March 17: HOSA competition ends family. March 18: Faculty PD Junior Faith Mullins is taking a trip to Tampa Bay, FL to visit her family over March 19: Jostens Sophomore Assembly spring break. March 20: Report Cards Go Home, Eagle Spirit Awards Senior Travis Hensley is going to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. March 22: All County Jazz Band Festival, All County Orchestra

Senior Katitlin Dorman plans on March 23: All County Jazz Band Festival working, remodeling the store, and traveling to New York to see her sister. March 26: Library Read-in

Senior Kyle Darden is taking a trip to March 27: DeChristopher FT Maryland with his girlfriend and family over spring break. March 28: FT Dorsey D.C.

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