The Volume 93 // Issue 10 Jenks High School Newspaper TRO AN TORCHApril 2013 Mr. & Mrs. JHSJ Finalists

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Boston Marathon coverage on pg. 12 News Page 2 North Korea rockets to Local dentist is dirty world attention Kelsey Ray Skye Cruz Reporter Reporter Recently North Korea an- think that North Korea will be Tulsa oral surgeon, Dr. help press charges. nounced that the 1953 armistice prevented from taking action by Scott Harrington, faces se- While the majority of the between the US and North Ko- neighboring or bordering coun- vere charges accusing him media attention focuses solely on rea is null. tries, namely China. of not only allowing his Dr. Harrington, his assistants also Senator John Kerry visited Sen. Kerry visited China uncertified assistants to per- face jail time and $10,000 in fines North Korean officials on Fri- to convince them to use their form IV sedation, but ex- for the unauthorized practice of day, Apr. 12, and warned Kim influence over North Korea to posing up to 7,000 people dentistry as well as without a li- Jong-un not to test his nuclear pressure the hostile country to to HIV, Hepatitis B, and cense. Both of these crimes are missile, called Musudan. denuclearize their defenses. Hepatitis C. The issue arose felonies in the U.S. The inves- The missile has a range of This new hostility is partly after one of his patients was tigation is far from being com- 2,500 according to top Ameri- due to a change in leadership. diagnosed with hepatitis C, plete, and the motives behind his can officials, which means the In late 2011, the country’s ruler, causing officials to conduct actions remain ambiguous. North Koreans can bomb all of Kim Jong-il, died. His son, Kim the original inspection. The Since the investigation has South Korea, Japan, and even Jong-un, took over. infection may have spread to commenced, an anonymous let- reach Guam. The country is in a dicta- his patients through unsani- ter was distributed to various Senator Kerry emphasized torship. Kim Jong-un and his tary and rusted equipment dentists warning them that one the unwillingness of the US to predecessors are the center of a of which he is accused of complaint can leave their practice recognize North Korea as a nu- cult of personality, where they cleaning with bleach, caus- in shambles, as well as criticizing clear state. are worshipped as gods. ing them to corrode as well the manner in which the media Because of this, US mili- Analysts believe that Kim as acting wholly negligent handled the crisis. The investiga- tary defenses in key Alaska Jong-un is trying to prove his towards proper nationwide tion will continue until justice has bases have more than doubled. worth by becoming increas- sanitation mandates. taken its course. However, many US mili- ingly aggressive. While no charges have tary officials say that the- war They also thing that he is been filed yet, witness will heads launched by North Korea assuring his military, which be key in proving the con- would be very unreliable and makes up a large percentage of tamination was caused di- that nuclear missiles in general the North Korean population, rectly through Harrington’s are beyond the military finesse that the military continues to practice. All of his patients of North Korea. be at the forefront of his admin- are required to be tested for A missile launch by North istration. various types of disease. Korea would violate U.N. secu- This also points to a grow- Investigators hope to un- rity sanctions ing theory that the dictatorship veil cases that allow them However, most experts is falling apart. to eliminate other causes of infection and utilize them to proceeded to stab him nearly thirty times gun. This leads the prosecution to believe Jodi Arias and slit his throat. Afterwards, Arias took that the killing was a product of jealousy, tried for murder photos of Alexander’s corpse and put it in as Arias claimed that Alexander did not Maddie Hudspeth the shower, dumped the gun in the desert, give all of his attention to her. Reporter and put the camera in a clothes washer. “She’s a sociopath,” sophomore Katie Jodi Arias, 32, was brought into the She claims it was self-defense against her Smith said, and many students agree. The Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizo- abusive boyfriend, but will face the death case itself also seems to be full of holes. na in Feb. to testify about the 2008 murder penalty if the jury decides to convict her of Domestic violence expert Juan Martinez of a man in his Arizona apartment. first-degree murder. claimed that Arias was vulnerable and that The Arizona jurors were allowed to ask Initially, Arias claimed that it was his advances left her defenseless, but that questions pertaining to Arias’s life in Cali- masked intruders before finally settling on her diary did not supply any evidence of fornia, her recent conversion to Mormon- self-defense. Her grandparents reported this. Shortly after this, Martinez was seen ism, and about her romance with Travis that a .25 caliber handgun- the same one signing autographs for fans, which equals Alexander, the man she is accused of mur- used to kill Alexander- was stolen from misconduct. He is still trying to disprove dering. their California home about a week before this theory and the matter of Arias’s sup- On the day of the murder, Arias said the murder, while Arias denies knowledge posed “amnesia”. All the while, testimo- that she and Alexander were fighting of the weapon. Authorities believe she nies are still being cleared up, and the trial when she obtained a gun from the victim’s brought it with her to Arizona, but Arias continues with Arias charged with first- closet and shot him in the head. She then claims she shot Alexander with his own degree murder. Feature Page 3 Sloan’s team takes the trial Horse slaughter leads to debate Avery Johnson Audra Glenn Reporter Reporter The members of this year’s Separating into two teams al- Oklahoma Governor Mary health and safety. American Mock Trial program have prov- lowed every member of the Fallin signed a bill on March horses are often treated with en their stellar ability to ruth- program to attend state competi- 29th allowing horse slaughter drugs and medications that are lessly annihilate the competition tion. in Oklahoma. However, the not approved for use in ani- from across Oklahoma. While Both Mock Trial teams bill prohibits selling the meat mals intended for food. Horse their success has been prevalent, achieved great success, with for human consumption in the slaughter opponents are push- it did not come without much one team eventually advanc- state. Proponents, including ing legislation in Congress to dedication and hard work. Much ing to the final round of state- Fallin, essentially said the bill ban domestic slaughter, as well is also owed to the two team wide competition; this was an was for the horses’ own good. as the export of horses to other coaches: Tim Sloan and Mike unprecedented accomplish- “Abuse is tragically com- countries for slaughter. Many Horn. Highly notable is the de- ment. This final round pitted mon among horses that are animal rights groups and public cision to split this year’s team the team against that of Clinton reaching the end of their natu- officials are outraged at the idea into different groups, allowing High School, where the Globo- ral lives. Many horses are of resuming domestic slaughter. two teams to enter competition. Gym Purple Cobras gloriously abandoned or left to starve to But others – including some Before the season began, conquered their way to second death. Others are shipped out horse rescuers, livestock asso- the team participated in scrim- place. of the country, many to Mexi- ciations the American Quarter mages with other mock trial “Getting second place was co, where they are processed Horse Association, and local teams. It was then that the group totally the best thing ever and it in potentially inhumane condi- equestrians – support the plans. and the coaches decided to split feels really special,” senior Zach tions that are not regulated by “I really do not have a into two different teams: TBA, Smith said with giddy, school- the U.S. government” governor problem with the bill. There are and The Purple Cobras. The girl inflection as he skipped Mary Fallin stated. just too many horses that are not Purple Cobra team was coach daintily down the hallway. The bill was backed by the being taken care of in the state. ran and comprised mostly of The team’s next objective Oklahoma Farm Bureau and The bill being passed is going varsity members. The TBA team is to celebrate their victory. The many farmers and ranchers who to be beneficial for everybody” was student run with a few var- season has now come to a close, said a seven-year national ban local trainer Kalea Maxwell sity members to help. and the Globo-Gym Purple Co- on horse slaughter has contrib- stated. “We are the Globo-Gym bras take great pride in their uted to overstocked herds and The state joins 46 other Purple Cobras, and we will, newfound status. Though cur- a depressed market. In addition states that do not prohibit we will, rock you” senior Jake rently relishing the success, the to animal welfare concerns, op- slaughter, and Oklahoma will Downs decreed. team’s coaches, Horn and Sloan, ponents have said slaughtering hopefully see the desired results The decision to split the are already preparing for next horses for human consumption soon. House Bill 1999 will go team was mainly coach-made. season’s trials. could pose a threat to human into effect on Nov. 1, 2013. Students support American Heart Association Bailey Fischer-Columbo Reporter April 20 is the American Heart Asso- gin at 9:00 a.m. and the walk will begin at ciation’s annual Heart Walk. This year sev- 9:30 a.m. The walk is open to the public eral students and people in the community and participants can register online or at will be creating a team for the walk in hon- the gates of the race. or of Andrea Mayes, who passed earlier “I am really excited that a lot of stu- this year to life long heart complications. dents are still willing to show support for Created in 1924, the American Heart As- the American Heart Association. It means sociation is a foundation to advocate Heart a lot,” senior Lydia Getchell said. Health: “To build healthier lives....learn “I have been to the Heart Walk two and live”. According to “heart.org” (the years in my life and I am excited for this AHA’s website) Cardiovascular disease is year,” senior Sarah Pilkington said. the leading cause of death in the United The American Heart Association par- States and approximately 35% of deaths in ticipates in the community through several the Tulsa area are caused by Cardiovascu- avenues, not solely the Heart Walk. The lar disease. American Heart Association yearly ac- The day of the walk will be at the cepts donations and funds and advocates OneOK baseball field in downtown Tulsa for heart health and awareness. For more The American Heart Association logo starting at 8:30 a.m. Ceremonies will be- information, visit: www.heart.org. Sports Page 4 Tennis is hitting it hard Courtney Kayiza Reporter As tennis season starts to pick up, Edmond North, the the teams won. A the Beating the one number seed Union” they are starting off with a full swing. Joplin invitataional, many coaches were junior John Tonielli said. The team has achieved many victories in praising the groups there successes. While the tennis team is dedicated to a very short perod of time since the start “Playing Jenks right off the bat is hard work and strict dedication, they truly of there season. The mens tennis team is tough..actually playing Jenks at any adopted the mentatiilty of comradship made up of(tennis member) led by senior time is tough , as the other teams found ship and ‘putting the team on your back’. Chase Gordan. The womens team is made out.”Calvilers coach Tom Brumfield said. Junior Jonny Miller shared his experiences up of (tennis member) led by senior Piper The tennis team has held strong this on the team. Huey. season with many victories. Some of he “I wanted to be a part of something The Trojans once again started a great varsity boys tennis team members shared that was bigger than myself so that I could season by once again winning the Joplin about some of their favorite moments. join a brotherhood that will stay in my Invitational Tournament at the Joplin “Every triumph has been memorable, memory forever,” said the junior. Athletic Complex and since then have however the one that strikes me in the Come support the team at their next seen many more victories. In their match chest the most is me and Jonny’s twenty- match Trojan tennis at their match . against the defending state champions, twelve victory in the state semi-finals. Soccer season shoots NBA begins playoffs Brady Vardeman Spenser Davis Reporter Reporter The NBA regular season Bryant ruptured his achilles Jenks Soccer, touting simply decimated almost has come to an end, and it tendon and will miss the rest of two successful 2012 cam- every team they have faced promises a thrilling playoffs. the season, making a first-round paigns, entered the new year in 2013, allowing just two The month-long-event begins match-up with the Spurs a little with expectations of great- opposing goals all season with first round match-ups on more daunting. The onus will be ness. As the organization against some of Oklahoma’s Apr. 20th. The defending NBA on Dwight Howard to try and approaches the midway point elite while racking up 49 champion Miami Heat shouldn’t pull off the big upset against San of the season, neither squad goals of their own. In the have a problem getting to the Antonio. The Denver Nuggets has disappointed. midst of all of this suc- finals again, as no one in the had a long win streak of their Since kicking off the cess, senior Lizzie Keester Eastern Conference poses a own recently, and could give season against Bishop Kel- chased down her own piece serious threat. The Heat are also The Spurs trouble in the confer- ley, the boys’ team is 6-1-2, of history: the career scoring coming off of a 27 game win ence semi-finals. Injury and allowing only a remarkable record at Jenks, which stood streak (second longest in his- age concerns haven’t stopped two goals. Two seniors on at 63 goals. Keester claimed tory) and are touted as one of the San Antonio so far, but look this year’s team have signed the record in a win over Still- best teams of all time. Carmelo for them to be upset against the national letters of intent to water in early April and has Anthony and the Knicks have Nuggets, should they beat LA in play soccer at the NCAA since inflated the new record. played themselves into the two- the first round. The Los Angeles level: Tyler Secrest (NSU) Proud of her team’s 8-1 seed, and are the only team who Clippers are likely to face the and Rainer Ross (Drury). record, senior Sarah Cox had could give them issues in the Thunder in the second round, a Ross spearheads the team nothing but good things to first three rounds. match up that could casue prob- effort this season. “He’s very say about the group around In the Western Conference, lems for the Thunder. Chris Paul technical (in his play) and her. things appear to be setting up for will give the Thunder issues on has tactical awareness of “We’re a great team another Spurs-Thunder series. defense and F Blake Griffin’s the game,” said coach John from top to bottom and we’re Oklahoma City won the race for improved jump shooting should Timmons. “From box to box, all really close.” With eight the number one seed in the West, be effective in getting Thunder he’s good on the field” (Tulsa seniors on the roster, this edging out San Antonio by two F Serge Ibaka away from the World). The team is expected is not much of a surprise. games. basket. to do well in the state tourna- When asked about her team’s This season will mark the Though many believe that ment this year, but must chances at state, it can only first time the Thunder will win the Thunder are having a down defeat the likes of Union and be assumed that Cox spoke 60 games since the team moved season, don’t be surprised to see Norman North if they want to for the rest of the lineup from Seattle in 2008-09. They a rematch of last year’s Finals take home a title. when she said, will face James Harden and the with LeBron James and Kevin After a semifinal loss to “I don’t think any of us Houston Rockets in the first Durant dueling it out for the Edmond North in 2012, the will be satisfied with this sea- round after they lost the final title. Oklahoma City will have girls’ squad entered the field son if we don’t bring home a regular season game of the year their work cut out for them as out for blood. The team has championship.” to the Lakers. Los Angeles guard they try to take down one of the and future hall-of-famer Kobe greatest teams in recent memory. Review Page 5 Magic is coming Without a soul the Host is hollow Maddie Hudspeth Marina Alvarado Reporter Reporter For fans of Once Upon a junior Ashley Black said. Another sad day for book it would have made a better Time, things just got a whole lot Interviews have concluded lovers everywhere, another more action packed movie, messier. Cora is dead right after at least this: that the “Rum- beloved piece of literature right? Wrong, The Host fell her redemption- by the hands of belle” relationship (Rumples- has been butchered by Hol- victim to similar failures as a now-guilty Mary Margaret- tiltskin and Belle) mystery will lywood. The latest victim is its predecessor. Such fail- and Mr. Gold is beginning to be resolved, “but not at all in the sci-fi romantic thrillerThe ures include amateur acting, seem a whole lot more troubled the way fans will imagine,” Host by Stephanie Meyer, miserable costume choices, (he just got on good terms with actor Robert Carlyle (Rumples- which was published in May over dramatized scenes, and Bae again, almost died, and the tiltskin) said. 2008, and was recently re- long stretches of time where love of his life doesn’t even Meanwhile, Regina is leased in theaters Mar. 29. The absolutely nothing remotely remember him- give him a planning revenge on Mary- movie left fans disappointed interesting happens. break.) On a high note, Pinoc- Margaret for killing her mother, to say the least. However there were chio was forgiven of all of his the Emma/Neal/Hook love When it was first an- two bright spots in The Host past failures, and the identity of triangle might resurface again, nounced that The Host was movie. One, as the credits the mysterious character “Her” and Henry is awaiting his part going to be made into a movie rolled viewers got to watch was revealed to be Tamara, in Rumple’s “undoing”, al- there was a sense of excite- pretty pictures of space while Neal’s fiance. though he doesn’t know it yet. ment and even hope from listening to Radioactive by Now OUAT fans will New lands and faces will fans of the book, but many Imagine Dragons. Two, Jake have to watch for the last three also come into play in these were fearful because most of Abel, who played Ian, is very episodes of the season. (Tech- crucial last episodes of season them still carry the emotional nice to look at. nically, there are four, but the two. Robin Hood has been scars from the pitiful attempt However, there are fans season finale will be a two- confirmed, and while the setting to transform Meyer’s other of the novel who thought the part episode.) The titles are: of the new land has not been series, the Twilight saga, into movie did it justice, and was “Lacey”, “The Evil Queen”, totally confirmed, we won’t a movie. But, as a novel The very entertaining. “Second Star to the Right”, and see any of the characters from Host, contains more action, “On a scale of one to ten, ending with “And Straight On there until season three anyway. and a more creative plot line I would give the movie at ‘Til Morning”. Here’s to Never Land, though... then the any of the Twilight least an 8,” Junior Samia Kad- “I like the epic plot twists,” betting all on faith and hope! books which should mean that doura said.

hires a local girl to act as the decoy bride for the Netflix reveals surprising gems paparazzi. Trouble arises when she accidentally Bethany Mann signs her own name. Reporter Vegucated is not the type of documentary After the Netflix executive team with her home life and Max with his that openly condemns anyone that lays a finger recently cut back on funds for its video various mental illnesses, the two soon on animals. Three meat-loving New Yorkers content in favor of popular television become each other’s strongest will to apply over Craigslist to go completely vegan shows, it’s been harder and harder to find keep living. for three weeks, and learn about the unregulated a movie with quality content. Occasion- Rabbit Hole. Based on the Pulitzer industry of processed animal products and its ally, though, there are those diamonds prize winning play by David Lindsey- hidden nature. The extremely candid form of in the rough that surface over time by Abaire, this understated movie features documenting their six week period shows the ratings and word of mouth. The result of the talents of Nicole Kidman and Aaron audience that a vegan doesn’t have to be a hippie a search can yield anything from a fun Eckhart in an unusually hypermodern that makes daisy chains and herbal tea for a liv- Friday night with friends to a piece of and realistic style. Two parents who had ing. With determination, anyone who buys food media that turns out to be life-changing. lost their four-year-old son try to deal can do it too. Some might seem a little different at with the ripple effects he has on their Bernie. This black comedy featuring Jack first, but after about ten minutes their ec- lives, each finding the best way to cope. Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew Mc- centric nature often becomes endearing. The Decoy Bride is the perfect Conaughey is based on a true story. In a small Mary and Max is a heartfelt and movie for the inevitable time of every Texas town whose majority of their population humorous independent stop-motion slumber party where playing cards is in retirement, the best funeral director in the feature about the value of friendship, and gets old. Featuring the talents of David state builds a relationship with a woman freshly how a single friend can save the life of Tennant, Kelly MacDonald and Alice widowed. But when her insanely controlling another. It tells the unlikely story of how Eve, this chick flick is about a celebrity nature gets the better of the ridiculously kind- an eight year old Australian girl becomes couple who escape to a remote Scottish hearted funeral director, he kills her in an out-of- the lifelong pen pal of forty-five-year-old island to get married away from paparaz-body experience. The movie asks the audience Max in New York. As Mary struggles zi. In an act of desperation, their agent through description: was he justified? Page 6 2013 Staff Spread Dallas Adam Elmore, one of the greatest survivors in the gang. Dallas, though not quite mentally prepared for the Zombie invasion, was very much physically prepared. His intense athleticism is paying off. Not one of the zombies can catch this speedy survivor. His agility rules all others. He takes leadership amongst the other survivors, and will lead the others safely to the human sanctuary.

Daniel Manley Wizard Daniel Manley Wizard- When the skies roiled red and the seas tossed waves that were more like mountains, when the undead crawled from their previously dead existence and the living fell into the depths of defeat, one wizard stood the tallest. Manlius, Warlock of the Weird Whether it was guiding the plucky sur- vivors to the next safe zone, or soothing a distressed zombie killer, Manlius guided the survivors out from underneath the Dallas Elmore darkness. Survivor Emery Skelton-When the world hit the fan, few survived. Of those that did, however, Emery rallied. Using his attention to detail, work-a-holic attitude, and generally sunny disposition, not to mention zest for fashionable yet comfortably survivable Chubbies, he helped rally the living. Promptly, he turned them into an zombie killing force, outfitted in Chubbies, correct grammar, and an burning desire for turning the undead, dead.

Sarah Richey Walker

Sarah Richey: a deception. This walker has her ways with the humans. She is very dark in her undead life. Humans are ignorant enough to welcome this young, innocent-looking walker into their group. She has control of her taste. She somehow man- ages to stick around with the humans, as if protecting them, and when the time is right, she will attack, taking down a whole family of humans all by herself. Do not ever welcome a zombie Emery Skelton to the group, unless you have a death wish on yourself. Survivor Page 7 Walkers Parker, one of our two sophomore staff members, much exemplifies a Walker. If there was to be an actual zombie apocalypse, Parker would be likely to be attacked and exposed to the disease early on. Though brain- less, Parker the walker-zombie would chase down every human being that he could see, though he wouldn’t venture out far to find his prey. This zombie typically sticks around sport venues, where many surviving humans have found their temporary safe houses. If a human ventures out to get supplies, it will more than likely not be able to make it past Parker. Parker Biggs

Avery Johnson, whom I would like to think of as the “Head Zombie” if you will. His keen human senses will follow him into his zombie life. He will do what it takes to get rid of all of the humans. The fellow zombies all follow Avery’s every movement. Much like the king of a lion’s pride, Avery is the perfect Walker, and seizes to stop the destruction of the human race, and will never be taken down by just a double-tap Bethany Bethany Mann Noelle Mann is one of your more common walkers. She lingers the streets, mindlessly walking in circles, waiting for some prey to come along, or for the other undead to show some sign of dinner nearby. What makes Beth Courtney Kayiza, the worst special though, is how she devours her prey. She isn’t of them all. She is that one much for the body, but the limbs, and can be often zombie who never goes away. times found with a human leg, eating it much She kills off your family, one like a turkey leg. by one, slowly tormenting you until your re-birth into the zombie life. There is nothing that comes in Courtney’s way. She isn’t one to walk out into the open. She’ll be in a corner or hiding around the side of a building ready to jump out as you think that you have escaped a heard. Your life will be over if you cross this one. Maddie Hudspeth

Maddie Hudspeth, an innocent zombie. She was lost in the beginning of it all. She thought that her neighbor was sick, and opened the door to let him in, and next thing she knew, she was dinner. In her zombie life she takes out her human innocence by being a star walker, and out-running any human. To escape Maddie, you are better off hiding in a car or a locked room until another human comes along to distract her so that you can find a safe escape. But if she has fellow walker’s to help her, you are best Courtney Kayiza finding some route out of life, rather than to be devoured by her and her undead possey. Page 8 Crawlers Some zombies you never see coming, and that holds true for Kelsey Ray. While she held off the zombie horde for a long time, she eventually succumbed to their unnatural bites and became the most aggressive of all crawlers, biting at will. However, as a human, her incandescent smile and kind words hold back the zombie hunters from removing her brains.

Audra Glenn Audra Glenn is a very typical crawler. Even in her human life she was not much for walking. She is often found in the parks of cities and in other happy human places, haunting them and scaring off any unarmed humans. With her lack of legs, she is not the greatest at finding human prey, so she is the zombie that eats off of wild animals, creating fierce dog, cat, and squirrel zombies, among many others. Kelsey Ray

Skye Cruz will find herself as a crawler zombie. She was more Rachel Howell than likely attacked by one of Bethany’s kind, and lost her legs as she was the main course for some zombie’s dinner. Skye is dark and mischievous, and crawls into dark hidden corners and slowly creeps up on her prey, who she then slowly brings down by biting on the prey’s leg and slowly crawling up the body one bite at a time until the body is brought to a halt. Skye Cruz

Diminutive but deadly aptly describes the kind of crawler Rachel is. With an eye towards hipster feet and an uncanny ability to emerge aggressively from the darkest of corners, Rachel knows how to use the fear factor. It allowed her to turn from the ex- cellent newspaper aid she was into a human chomping machine, capable of infecting whole populations. Page 9 Survivors Where would we be without Masterson? What have may have Bailey Fischer-Columbo seemed like a quiet, reserved teenager before the apocalypse evaporated when the first walkers appeared. Using his nun- chucks made of nintendo controllers and impeccable taste in music to distract the zombies, he tore a hole so wide through the undead we could drive a truck through it. Which we did, the first of many close calls that Masterson has proven himself in. Daniel Masterson

Every group needs an everyman. Ours is Bailey. Whether its cleaning the deer, going out on patrol, or advising the leader, Bailey has it all. She moves in the world of the undead with un- matched stealth and prowess, and continually finds ways to make surviving in our new world easier. As a wellspring for new ideas and tactics, she has proven to be an invaluable member of the group and an important contribution to its long term survival.

Spenser Davis Sometimes, things just have to get done. That’s when you call on Marina. Whether its finding supplies for the group, clearing a yard full of walkers, or help cleaning up the groups campsite, Marina is always there. Lives were changed forever after the disease hit, but for Marina, it was chance for her to become a big part of a small group. Marina Alvarado

Spenser found himself roaming the hallways in the middle of the zombie apocalypse, searching for other survivors while at the same time smashing zombies heads in. He is a plucky, loyal survivor, always finding the hidden caches of food and supplies when the darkest hour is at hand. Spenser’s invaluable service has made him the friend of every survivor. Music Page 10 High school band Daft punk is playing at my house trumpets the town Daniel Masterson Courtney Kayiza Reporter Reporter The electronic music duo Daft Punk success which features some of the band’s As the year comes to a close, many has dominated the French house scene most popular tracks including: “Digital high school organizations and teams since their inception in the early nineties. Love” and “Face to Face.” are reminiscing on there times spent at Throughout their iconic career, Daft Punk In March of 2005, the team released the high school and the expediencies has produced iconic dance classics like: Human After All, an album that received they have shared. The band particu- “One More Time,” “Harder, Better, Faster, mixed reviews for its repetitive nature larly has had any success this year and Stronger,” and “Technologic.” and apparent hurried recording. Regard- have wowed crowds at football and The duo, comprised of Thomas Ban- less, the record still featured several dance basketball games and various state and galter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, hits like: “Human After All” and “Robot national circuit competitions. got its start recording demo tracks at Lycee Rock.” “The most exciting thing this year Carnot secondary school. A music critic After an eight year studio hiatus, Daft in band is that we qualified top six for from Melody Maker called their music “daft Punk has finally announced their new LP the Bands of America Super Regional punky trash.” After struggling with a name, Random Access Memories. The album, in St. Louis and that was the first time the two decided on “Daft Punk,” inspired by set for release on May 17, has summoned a we had ever made top ten” Senior the very review that insulted their sound. tsunami of hype. Madelynne Short said. Such victories After releasing a few successful singles, “I’ve been a huge Daft Punk fan for have brought much acclaim to the Daft Punk made their album debut with a while. Discovery is by far my favorite band. Many students has seen the out- Homework in 1997. Homework received house album and Alive 2007 blew me away. standing progress in performance and generally positive reviews and was praised Whenever I’m feeling down, I listen to ‘One are wildly impressed by the uniqueness for its innovative synthesis of multiple elec- More Time,’ and dance my sadness away. of their halftime performances. tronic genres. I could not be more excited for Random “The band is great. They are really Four years later, Daft Punk released Access Memories,” sophomore Rob “Ro- fun to watch at football games and pep Discovery, an album of great commercial bodog” Jennings said. assemblies because they are always dancing. Me and my friends spend like half of the football games just Temperatures rise at Spring Fever tour Skye Cruz watching the band because they are so Reporter funny.” said senior Rachel Howell. “Band has been really great, it has The first date of the done, an event coordinator announcer said a description gotten better every year, significantly. Spring Fever tour was Apr. gave the all clear and fans of the members and names I wasn’t here sophomore year so when 11, at the Cain’s Ballroom. rushed to the barricade. like “Rian I’m-Just-Happy- I came back junior year it was really Headliners were All Time People from outside rushed To-Be-Here Dawson”. ATL amazing to see how different it was. Low and , with in, and several minutes later, opened with Somewhere in It’s nice to meet new people and to feel special guests You Me At Six came on Neverland and played an ex- like you have a family at school. It also and . stage. The concert had of- cellent set, being very good keeps me busy all of the time. While VIP meet and greet ficially begun. at encouraging crowd partici- I am sad to leave, I’m majoring in packages were available for You Me At Six played pation. “I’ve seen a better pit clarinet performance so I’m excited for and Pierce a very short set, crowd at a One Direction concert,” all of the new things I will get to do.” the Veil, respectively. Fans favorites being Underdog guitarist Jack Barakat said at Senior Mandelynne Short said. of Pierce the Veil who and Loverboy. Josh, the lead one point. Many people left purchased a meet and greet singer, was very good at after their set ended. received a Collide With the encouraging crowd participa- And lastly, Pierce the Sky (the name of the band’s tion. It was the band’s first Veil. The crowd went crazy latest album) tote bag, a time in Tulsa. when Vic, Tony, Mike, and Pierce the Veil sticker, a After YMAS was May- Jaime came out on stage. lanyard with a VIP pass, and day Parade. Fans were sur- Theirs was the longest set, a Pierce the Veil snapback prised to see the lead singer, but felt the shortest. It also while standing in line. The Derek, with a beard. Mayday had the most active crowd fan got to meet the band Parade also played a short out of all the sets, “This is while they signed a limited set with their most popular the craziest, rowdiest crowd edition poster. Afterward, a songs, and ended with Oh we’ve ever had in Oklaho- professional photographer, Well, Oh Well. ma,” lead singer Vic said. Adam Elmakias, took a Next was All Time Low, Overall, those who at- group photo. who were introduced rather tended had the night of their A Jenks band member plays After all the VIPs were humorously- a prerecorded lives. Entertainment Page 11 “This news is shocking, unbelievable, on the line of history,” said Trampoline Parks make sophomore Justin Reinking. In a city looking for something to do on boring summer days, and you their way into Tulsa are tired of swimming and laying out, you can go to one of these two loca- Parker Biggs tions to have a great time! A new era has begun in Tulsa, an era of hope. Reporter An activity that had just been roaming the big cities, is approaching the one A new sensation has hit Tulsa, trampoline parks. A once and only Tulsa, Oklahoma. So if you’re looking to bounce around, shoot unknown activity, has become a nationwide phenomenon. basketballs, play dodgeball, or just jump in a huge foam pit, head to one of As it sweeps the nation, Tulsa gets a piece of the fun, as these awesome locations. two parks are planned to open in upcoming months. The first is Area 51. The park will have 10,000 square feet of trampolines, where you can actually “bounce off the wall”. There will also be a huge foam pit and basketball goals, among other attractions. You can have birthday parties, or go for fun. Prices are supposed to be 11 or 12 dollars an hour. This is builder Case Law- rence’s sixth park around the country. The location will be in east Tulsa at 12356 E. 52nd Street. The second park being built is even bigger. The 33,000 square foot facility, known as Sky Zone has 17,000 square feet of trampolines, along with many of the same amenities as Area 51. There are also adult dodge- ball leagues and aerobics. Don Dean is the franchiser bringing it to Tulsa. This is the 34th Sky Zone nation- wide. It will cost 12 dollars an hour. The address is 8306 A trampoline park in Washington D.C. E. 61st Street.

he time of year is here again that everyone awaits: prom. Everyone looks forward to their senior prom from the time they enter high Prom promises a night of Tschool. Guaranteed a night of fun dancing and a remarkable last school dance, prom is sure to amaze all students who attend. The last week before prom can be stressful with last minute dress and fun tux shopping. There are many stores around Tulsa that have an enormous Sarah Richey selection of dresses and suits to wear. Popular styles for long dresses in Assistant Editor crazier. It is the last time seniors will attend a high proms are usually strapless or one shoulder with a design. Tuxedos can be school dance, and they will try to make it as memo- rable as possible. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to get all dressed up and spend time with friends and my boyfriend. I am going to get dressed up and then do pictures with my family and boyfriend, and then we’ll go to Olive Garden and then the dance,” senior Morgan Stanley said. “We’re going to go eat and then take pictures, then prom, and then a bonfire,” junior Cali Ogle said. Cali said she will be “going with a group of friends,” and also agreed with Morgan that she is most looking forward to “getting dressed up.” Of course, it is important to be found in all colors at stores around town, and can be fun to wear for one night safe during the out on the town. night and after- Despite all the last minute rushing, it is all worth it when you get on the wards, but whether dance floor with all your friends, and this year’s theme of a Masquerade is you go in a group, sure to exceed all expectations. The atmosphere of the dance, with the decora- or just with a date, tions and loud music playing, makes for an enjoyable night full of a lifetime of a good time is sure memories. The dancing will be crazy, and the energy in the room will be even to be had by all. Page 12 Congratulations Boston Marathon bombed Marina Alvarado and Maddie Hudspeth to Reporters On Apr. 15, two bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon just around 2:45 p.m, approximately 4 hours into the race. Mr. & Mrs. JHS The bomb went off outside Marathon Sports on Boylston Street a few yards from the finish line, and each blast was twelve seconds apart. The bombs were similar to an I.E.D found in war zones and Winners: caused similar injuries: shrapnel damage to the face, neck, and lower extremities, and loss of limbs. According to the police reports, three individuals are dead and as many as 170 others are injured, 17 of which are in intensive care. Karlee Immediately following the blast there was mass confusion, as people struggled to find their family and friends, and officials rushed to aid the injured and locate any other explosive devices. Many rumors circulated including that cell phone service was shut down Bradberry to prevent remote detonation of another explosive. Also, the JFK library, located five miles from the finish line, experienced a fire around the same time as the explosion leading people to believe it was a third bomb blast. & The location and timing of the explosion were fortunate because it was located a few yards from the largest medic tent on the route, which allowed the doctors to respond quickly to the injured. Also it detonated two hours after the elite runners finished, meaning the Brent largest crowd had cleared out. There is also some historical significance in the date of the attack. “Obviously it is associated with tax day, and events all around this time period in April, [such as] Adolf Hitler’s birthday, Colum- bine, Virginia Tech, [and OKC bombing] so it seems to be this week Marcoux roughly that there is always something that happens,” history teacher Mr.Horn said. The race itself has great significance in sports. It is the old- est annual marathon, and ranks as one of the world’s best-known road racing events. It is also the only marathon that runners have to qualify for, and one of the largest sporting events that is open for the general public to compete in. “The saddest part is that all of these people who devote their lives to running, who trained so hard to get there, who did nothing wrong , [and] might never be able to run again,” sophomore Grace Barber said.

Mr. Runner Up Mrs. Runner Up Dallas Elmore Kelsey Ray

Finalists Finalists Nick Lucido Mary Warner John Jones Sarah Feist Richard Song Jessie Anderson The Boston explosions rack the Marathon at the finish. Opinion Page 13 X and Y Duncan Stewart Ask simply Dallas’s downward dog IMAGINE: It’s a warm spring evening. I’m writing it. This is are more vivid than any always want more of you. Your charming boyfriend is looking deep the big one, the love letter regular bed could give me, I just can’t get enough. into your eyes-- he’s been whispering sweet I’ve never sent. This is to even the really nice kind at Finally, bed, nothing nothings into your ears all night. Just as you you, bed. the Marriot. hurts worse than having can’t believe he can get more romantic, he Oh, bed, how I wake up At the mall, Tempur- to leave you in the morn- pulls out a single long-stemmed, red-as- to your glorious comforter pedic and Mattress World ing. Your warm touch blood rose from seemingly nowhere. With comforting me. The way hold no delights for me. I gives way to the cold, bit- a single, glistening tear in his gorgeous eyes your sheets embrace me, its look at them with the same ter touch of the real world. he asks you to prom. It was perfect: you like I’ve moved out of the distaste I would a Justin Immediately, I long for the were in an intimate setting, he presented a friend zone. Bieber fan. comforting grab of mat- token of his love, it was so amazingly sim- When I toss and turn at Bed, I dream of you tress, blankets, and pillow. ple. As you relive this perfect moment over night, you are the bedrock even when I am awake. At Nothing tides me over and over again you ask yourself-- “How that always supports me. school, I see every desk as until I am back into your could this have been any better?” The an- When I come home just a cheap imitation of your somnolent grasp. swer is that it couldn’t have been better. We late, you are the one who wondrous ability to hold me So bed, I leave you all see the elaborate schemes silly boys will waits for me. Your soft pil- in sweet REM. Couches are with this ode. Your maj- come up with to ask girls. You have the foot- lows and warm blankets rub more suitable, but they lack esty and your might could ball game banners, the intercom announce- the soreness out of whatever the magic touch that leaves fell empires, but you ments, the in-class sword fights. All of these joint is feeling bad that day. me craving more, whether it chose me, and for that, I ridiculous public spectacles are used by lit- The dreams I have in- be day or night. And that’s am forever grateful- tle boys to avoid true romance. The popular side your protective cocoon what it comes down to bed, I Dallas Elmore opinion would say that it takes more nerve to ask in such a public way. The popular opinion would be wrong; it takes a real man to be oh-so-tender and sweet enough to ask S a rah’s Spenser’s corner in a private, simple way. Word. Let me begin by ex- In the January issue, I here has nothing to do with tending my condolences to made the blanket statement what is legal or what is il- X and Y the victims and their fami- that if “somebody is moti- legal. Unfortunately, the Dallas Elmore lies of the Boston Mara- vated to do harm, they will issues are much more com- Ask extremely thon Attack. do harm”. Their weapon plex than that. Go hard in the paint. Fly high in the With respect to all of choice is irrelevant, as If you take away as- sky. Pick up what their putting down. those involved, I hope that the American people will sault rifles from the terror- Dunk it in dunk city. enough time has passed for weep for anyone who died ists that live within our bar- All four or five of those sayings have me to politicize this event without cause or purpose. riers, they will simply turn something in common: they are about do- to the point that massacres However, unlike mas- to other means of destruc- ing it big. And I mean big. When I asked such as the Sandy Hook sacres in the past that in- tion to get what they want. a girl to homecoming this year, I used 30 shooting and the Batman volved guns, there was no If you disagree with people, choreography, and almost 20 dol- attack in Auroa, Colorado mention of banning the me, that is fine, I under- lars worth of tape. It was big, grand and were. If you look at these weapon that was chosen in stand. But answer me this: worthy of my date. events from the standpoint this case. So then why do would the Boston Mara- Those who say, girls don’t want that, that someone wanted to we trivialize other events thon attacks have happened or, girls don’t want to be surprised by a big inflict harm on innocent and blame the law for en- if bombs were illegal? surprise, well, are just plain wrong. When people, these tragedies are abling those who take ad- -Spenser Davis I see signs that are thirty feet long, or a nearly identical. vantage of it? The problem group of guys dressed identically and sing- ing, or a man dressed in a full tux walking Staff Box the hallways with a bouquet of flowers, its Editor-in-Chief: Dallas Elmore Reporters: Bailey Fischer-Columbo a good day. Spenser Davis Think about it. In high school, you Assistant Editor: Sarah Richey Audra Glenn have only a few chances to make a real Avery Johnson name for yourself. Sports, academics, Copy Editor: Emery Skelton Daniel Masterson hosting an Orphan Rave. Another is to get Courtney Kayiza Kelsey Ray swoll and figure out a way to get that prom Ad Director: Bethany Mann date with real class. Parker Biggs Maddie Hudspeth So have at it gentleman, or for the Advisor: Daniel Manley exceptionally courageous, gentlewoman. Marina Alvarado Skye Cruz Have the school remember that “yes”. Associate Editor: Andrea Mayes Aid: Rachel Howell Puzzles Page 14 Puzzles and Fun

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