In Case You November 26, 2018 Heritage Jr. / Sr. High School Monroeville, Indiana Issue 3 Missed It... Find the Turkey! Veterans Shine at Assembly Lillian Buuck worked hard to make the as- and junior high gymnasiums nize and value the impor- Front Page Editor sembly run as smoothly as were nicely decorated with tance of the assembly. Soph- it did. They worked hard to flags to represent each branch omore Brandon Cummins On Friday, Novem- make sure they had enough of the military. They were also noted that all of the repre- ber 9, the History Club hosted veterans and representatives, able to bring in a newer sound sentatives that spoke seemed the second annual Veterans’ calling various groups and or- system for the event, as last very kind. “It’s important to Day Assembly at Heritage Find and clearly circle the honor and re- ten turkeys which are hidden High School. History Club spect our vet- throughout this issue. The first decided to start the tradi- erans,” said student from each grade tion of hosting these as- Cummins. level to bring the correctly la- semblies during the 2017- Junior Ky- baled paper to Mr. Laycock will 18 school year because lie Knefelkamp win a full size candy bar, cour- they felt the national hol- said, “I think tesy of Heritage Journalism. iday to be underappreci- it’s very im- Current journalism students ated, and they wanted to portant to hon- are not eligible. Any submis- change that. sion that is submitted incom- or the people plete/incorrect will be disqual- Their goal was to that served ified from winning. bring awareness to the for our coun- sacrifices veterans have try and thank made for this country and them.” She also Winter give them the respect they made the point Break Dates deserve. This year, a to- that students Winter break begins on tal of 11 veterans came to might find the speak to the high school speeches and Friday, December 21, and junior high student stories of the and students return to bodies. Five of the 11 vet- veterans to be school on Thursday, erans gave speeches in the inspiring and January 3, 2019. high school gymnasium, maybe want while the rest were sent to to serve in the 2018-2019 speak to the junior high. military later in The History Club Heritage paused to honor veterans with an assembly at the end of the school day on Friday, Nov. 9. life. Yearbook: was able to bring in rep- Heritage senior and History Club member, Nicole Meyer (far left) and social studies teacher and club “The as- resentatives from four out leader, Mrs. Natalie Whitacre (far right) met with veterans following the event: (from left) SPC, BJ Moore; sembly was of the five branches of the Amy Dohner; Dale Wilkinson; SSgt, Cayla Spears; Cpt. Norman Meintel; Specialist 5th Class, Dave very organized military: three from the Scheumann; SMSgt Ryan Scherer; QM2 Jonathan B. Earles; SSgt Ken Hendricks Sr.; and CMC Michael and it was great Army, three from the Ma- Hendricks. Photo by: Mr. Laycock. hearing from rine Corps, two from the teachers who Navy, and two from the Air ganizations in order to bring year’s assembly consisted of a served and other people who After celebrating 50 Force. There were no repre- in a diverse set of veterans and few minor technical difficul- are serving or already served. years of Heritage sentatives of the Coast Guard. active-duty recruits of the U.S. ties. It was very inspiring,” con- history last year, The History Club Military. Both the high school Many students recog- cluded Knefelkamp. the 2018-2019 Her- itage yearbook will What is the one memory or message that you would “BREAKTHROUGH” into a new era, with most like to share with today’s students? the most modern, “The military is like a big “... what it means when “The Army made me stylish book that this you say ‘thank you’ to a “Every person, if able geography and history vateran.” who I am today: a school has ever seen. lesson. You are able to leader, confident and to, should serve in Be sure to get yours, - Michael Hendricks be part of writing histo- U.S. Navy, 1968-74 capable; trained to go the military! They either online at year- ry while learning about & 1989-2007 ‘to the fire’ and leave no would learn respect, bookforever.com parts of the world that one left behind; respect devotion to God and or by bringing a few people know about. “The best view on the country, and especial- planet is from the deck my flag and national $49.00 check The military is also a anthem; and respect ly [they would gain] large family. The close- plates of a U.S. warship (payable to in the Pacific Ocean.” ALL veterans - especial- camaraderie with Heritage H.S.) to ness to military members the men and women is unbelievable. This - Name ? (QM2 Earles ly wounded veterans Mr. Laycock. U.S. Navy, and all ‘Killed in Action [they] serve with.” comes largely from the - Dale Wilkinson necessity to trust each 2007 - Present (KIA) heroes. ” other with our lives.” “Never lower your stan- - Frederick A. (Fritz) U.S. Marinc Corps, Follow the - SM Sgt. Ryan Scherer dards to accomplish your Bultemeyer 1967 - 1969 U.S. Air Force long term goals.” U.S. Army, 1966 - 2006 Heritage (National Guard) - Ken Hendricks Sr. 1988-98 (weekender) U.S. Air Force “Support the American Constitution. Journalism 1998-Present (Active) 1966 - 1970 It has stood for a long time after being “My favorite memory is when my oldest son and I both wore created by people who had a sense of Dept. on our Dress Blues to attend my second son’s Basic Training ‘ planning’ for our young country. Graduation... My message [to today’s students] is to always Also, [remember that] military people Twitter: remember and honor our veterans. We owe them our free- are foremost honest and hard-working dom and, in essance, our world.” people who love the U.S.A.!” @HHSPatriotPost - Amy Dohner - David L. Sceumann U.S. Marines, 1991-1995 (Active) & 1995 - 99 (Reserves) U.S. Army, 1968-1969 News A.P. Government Class Advances to State in “We The People” ceived the fantastic news on by a team of judges. At the dis- spired me in a variety of ways perience taught me a variety of August Hein Nov. 20 that it had been select- trict competition, the top unit to pursue my career goals with things about the Constitution, Staff Writer ed to advance to the state com- teams from Heritage included more intensity. If there is one my classmates, and myself. It petition as a Wild Card team! the unit one team of Noah Ber- thing I learned from the com- has enlightened me to pursue Since 1987, the “We The team will now get to com- ning, Will Oberley, and Garrett petition, it is that we cannot my political goals by looking The People” program has pete in Indianapolis on Dec. 9 Ternet; the unit 3 team of Ni- control the outcome of what at all angles and figuring out worked to instill the values of and 10. cole Meyer, Samantha Smith, happened, but [we can] use what is best for America that civic competence and respon- The competition con- and Jordan Minich; and the that to push us to better our upholds all of the constitution- sibility in students across the sists of six hearings in which unit 5 team of Hope Baker, Liz speeches and selves. The ex- al principles.” country. Mr. Mein- tel’s A.P. Government classes have been for- tunate enough to be able to participate in the competition for the last two years. According to Meintel, “The We the People competition offers students a chance to delve into the mate- rial they learn in gov- ernment class, apply it to current events, and then defend their opinions to the judg- es’ questions.” Above: The Unit After the in- One team of Ternet, augural 2017 team Berning, and Ober- placed third in the ley presents their district competition essay to the judges and advanced to the and answers their state competition, This year’s We The People team, including (back row) Nicole Meyer, August Hein, Quin questions. this year’s 2018 Her- Schoof, Isaac Welch, Will Oberley, Garret Ternet, Noah Berning, (front row) Jordan itage team of sixteen Minich, Naveen Abdool, Elizabeth Zelt, Jacob Birkmire, Hope Baker, Miranda Gerardot, Left: The Unit seniors placed fourth Baleigh Saalfrank, Samantha Smith, Olivia Logan, and Taylor Reece, traveled to Ivy Tech Five team of Zelt, out of seven at the on Nov. 2 to showcase their Constituational knowledge. Baker, and Birkmire Nov. 2 district com- display their trophy, petition, falling to Homestead, teams of students from each Zelt, and Jacob Birkmire. honoring their Mississinewa and Northside. school argue their positions When asked what she skillful performance Although only the top 3 teams on various political issues. drew from the competition Ni- with the topic of at district automatically ad- The strength of their content cole Meyer said that, “The We capital punish- vance to state, Heritage re- is then evaluated and scored The People competition has in- ment. We Can All Play a Role in Avoiding Seasonal Illness Marcos Mendoza And what about the flu? stream. Pyrogens make their lowers a person’s nose’s front people use soap, while one in Staff Writer The flu is basically a stronger way to the hypothalamus in line defenses and allows some ten do not stop at the sink at version of a cold. That means the brain, which is in charge of sicknesses to step right in. all! it has every symptom that a regulating body temperature. Another factor in sick- Washing your hands is a Five to 20 percent of cold has and more, such as When pyrogens bind to certain ness relating to weather is great way to stop the spread people in the U.S catch the flu muscle aches, headaches, and, receptors in the hypothala- how people are usually inside of diseases. But another great each year, according to Web- of course, more snot. This is mus, body temperature rises.” more during cold weather. way is vaccines. Vaccines are MD. While some students caused by three different types Another thing that should So all the germs attack one made of dead or weakened may find the occasional illness of flu: A, B, and C according be kept in mind is tempera- family member after another. antigens, according to Live a great to have an opportuni- to WebMD. Type A and B are ture. So wearing a hoodie and Being stuck with an ill fam- Science (“How Do Vaccines ty to sit back and relax, some more severe, and C is weaker. jeans and other warm cloth- ily on a snow day can quite Work?”). What these dead or others find it miserable. With Type A is different, as it can ing in the fall and winter can literally be sickening. So the weak antigens do is trick the the cold and flu season upon infect birds, pigs, or other an- really help. Temperature is easiest and most efficient way immune system into think- us, there is a lot to know about imals and is more common. a big factor to being sick, but to prevent getting sick it to ing that they are a real threat. the common cold and the flu. . Type B occurs only in people. what can weather really do? wash those hands. Yes, it is The body creates antibodies to Adults, on average, can When sick with a flu or a Cold weather makes people’s so simple to say, and simple fight the disease even though get a cold about two to three cold, there can often be a fe- immune systems weaker; it is to do, but not many people the dead or weak antigens times per year ac- are not truly a cording to the CDC threat, and the (“Common Colds: antibodies will Protect Yourself and eventually break Others”). There are down and decay. also over 330 mil- But they will be lion people in the remembered so U.S., meaning there they can quickly could be 660 million be made again in to over 990 million case of real trou- colds per year in the ble. Hence the old U.S. According to a saying, ‘can’t get Detroit Free Press the same disease article (“Got the flu? twice’. Stay home!”) at an Being sick average hourly wage might not be of $26.63, we lose someone’s favor- about 9.4 billion ite thing. So to dollars lost in pro- avoid spreading a ductivity each year disease to some- nationwide. one who will not With these strik- like it or to avoid ing stats in mind, Image used with permission from guysandgoodhealth.com being sick your- one must know: self, wash your what is a cold, and what is the ver. Which is an increase in not the cold weather itself that do it! According to a Live Sci- hands, check the weather, flu? A cold is a virus that can temperature, yet the suffer- gets someone sick. It is the fact ence article (“Gross!”) only 5 wear what is appropriate for spread quickly. More specif- er can feel both cold and hot. that people are more vulnera- percent of people wash their the weather, and get regular ically, the cold virus can get According to howstuffworks. ble to being sick because of the hands correctly after using the vaccinations. So remember to through nasal cells, which are com (“Why Does Your Body immune system. According to bathroom, not washing for a do these things, and maybe a person’s first line of defense. Temperature Rise”), “Fevers the PBS article, “Scientists Fi- long enough time to properly someone else will not get sick, There are over 200 kinds of are caused by chemicals called nally Prove Why Cold Weather kill bacteria. The article also due to the good choices made this sickness. pyrogens flowing in the blood- Makes You Sick,” cold weather states that only two in three by you, the healthy reader! Clubs Nationally Known Speaker Visits Drama Club Mr. Laycock After two outstanding performances last year, the Drama Club is preparing for its first Adviser production of this school year, “A Play About a Dragon,” opening in December.

On Friday, Nov. 9, cally and emotionally. He gave terviewer and yourself. If you members of the Heritage Dra- great advice for interviewing, want them to love you, you ma Club and some of their not only for show business, but have to love yourself first,” said parents were treated to a dis- for any job,” said Miss Jordan Patten in regard to Sklar’s ad- cussion with nationally known Harter, the co-director of Dra- vice for the young audience. speaker, educator, author, tal- ma Club. “My favorite part was Freshman, Wil Rohr- ent scout, and producer, Peter when he told students to only bach, who will portray King Sklar. check their phones 3 times a Stanley in the club’s December Sklar holds a Mas- day, and not to let cell phones production, was struck by Sklar ters Degree in Education from and social media become their saying, “Don’t have a backup Harvard Uni- plan. Focus versity, with a everything The club rehearses during practice on Monday, Nov. 12. With only three weeks concentration on what you until show date, the club is in full throttle, practicing daily. in adolescent want to do development in life right The Facts on “A Play About a Dragon” and counsel- now.” ing, and he The Synopsis: In the middle of the Middle Ages, Morton volunteered talk with Sk- Montesque’s troupe of travelling players happily believe his services to lar served as they’ve volunteered to perform their play about a dragon share his ex- an added mo- for King Stanley The Stern. Actually, they’ve volunteered pertise with tivator and to slay a real dragon! the students of enrichment Heritage. opportunity Showings at Heritage: Dec. 6 and 8 at 7:00 p.m. Sklar’s for the mem- Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m. bio touts his bers of Dra- “proteges and/ ma Club, as Cost of Admission: $7.00 at the door. $5.00 presale. or discoveries” they prepare Cast: as including to take the ROLAND - Jonathon Closson Sarah Jessica stage for their MORTON - Ben Castleman Parker, Reese Wil Rorbach takes part in a mock interview with Mr. Peter Sklar after Sklar’s fall produc- LADY GWEN - Claire Castleman Witherspoon, presentation to the group. Sklar instructed students in interview skills and tion, opening FOLLY - Emily Oberley Holly Marie then gave them a taste of what it is like to interview in future settings. Dec. 6. GRUB - Kaleb Feipel Combs (“Pret- Rohr- LORD MOLLYMOP - Bradyn Simshauser ty Little Li- bach said that LADY DOTTIE - Kaile Buckmaster ars”), and Lori Loughlin (“Full whole world.” the club is currently working to BUD - Taylor Zelt House”). It seems the Drama For sophomore memorize their lines, and cos- AGNES, BEATRICE, ROBERTA, ROSALIE, MEG - Raquel Club members were in truly es- Chyann Patten, who will play tumes and sets are being made. Hatulan, Chyann Patten, Bailey Clark, Gretchen Caldwell, & teemed company with Mr. Sk- the role of Beatrice in “A Play “You [the people of the Akira Marks lar. About a Dragon,” one of the Heritage community] should SIR SMALLPART - Robert Pollard “I am so grateful to Pe- biggest takeaways from Sklar’s be most excited about the com- KING STANLEY, THE STERN - Wil Rorbach ter for his lecture. He empha- lecture was his take on inter- edy,” said Rorbach. “Every time PINKY - Tate Springer sized positive self esteem, and view skills. “He said not to act we practice, I can’t help but RODNEY, BARRY - Braden Simshauser & Robert Pollard taking care of oneself physi- fake, to be honest with the in- laugh. It is hilarious.” Bowling Team Shows Great Improvement in Successful Start to 2018 Season Caleb Roth The boys bowling team has rattled off victories versus Concordia, Bishop Dwenger, Black- Guest Writer hawk Christian, and North Side, in route to a 4-3 start.

The Heritage Patriots boys bowling team is off to a great season with a record of 4-3. Leading the charge for the boys is junior Anthony Nagy, who averages a score of 155 per game. Meanwhile, the girls team has a record of 0-6. The top bowler on the girls side is Alisha Brager, who averages a score of 129 per game. The boy with the high- est game this year is Cayden Nick Vandall finishes with picturesque form during practice on Wednesday, Kluesner, who got a score of Nov. 14 at Thunder Bowl. The junior averages 150 per game. Below: Fresh- 197 in game two, against the man, Cayden Kluesner provided a highlight of the boys season, firing a 197 versus Leo. Leo Lions. Senior Alisha Brager leads the ladies’ team with a 129 per game average. The girl with the Below: Junior, Anthony Nagy, leads the boys team with a 155 per game highest game this year so far average. Photos by Mr. Laycock is Alisha Brager, who got a score of 182 in the first game against the Leo Lions. The boys team has beaten Concordia Lutheran, Bishop Dwenger, Blackhawk Christian, and North Side. The boys and girls teams both have three match- es left. The teams will square off with New Haven, Colum- bia City, and Woodlan. Team Sectionals are January 10th at Thunder- bowl and Singles Sectionals are January 12th at Pro Bowl West. Celebrity Look-AlikesCelebrity Anne Hathaway -MissSisson

Willie -Mr. Robertson Habisch

Mr. Smith and Mr. Parr Mr. and Smith Mr. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum - - Dum Tweedle and Dee Tweedle Mrs. Hoting-Cameron Diaz

Ricky Rubio - Mr. Alexander Mr. Bultemeier - Ben Stiller Ben - Bultemeier Mr. Thanksgiving

What are you most thankful for this year? “I am thankful for all my family and friends because they support me in everything I do, and I can turn to them when I need help.” - Kate Voirol, 10th grade

What is your favorite thanksgiving food? “My favorite Thanksgiving food is pumpkin pie because it reminds me of fall, and because we have it at every family Thanksgiving.” - Wil Rohrbach, 9th grade

What is your least favorite thanksgiving food? “Dressing - it’s dry, it has no taste, and no matter who makes it, it’s gross.” - Najala Booker, 12th grade

Do you have any fun traditions for the holiday? “Hanging out with my family and eating a big meal together is always a good time.” - Brett Dodane, 11th grade

Who is your favorite relative that you get to see at thanksgiving? “My cousin, Marqus, is my favorite relative that I get to see because we are the same age, and he’s the life of the party.” - Storm Braaten, 11th grade

Have you had any crazy black friday experiences? “One time I was black Friday shopping at Walmart and I saw a fight break out. I’m not sure what it was about or for, but it was crazy.” - Evan Whitman, 12th grade Sports Lady Patriots on Fire Early in the Season Sophia Fuhrmann The Lady Patriots have their sights set on an ACAC title, as they are off to a 5-2 start to the 2018-19 season. Staff Writer even on the worst days, they first album by the time they everyone still has fun. After a few days off, After a rough ending make sure that their team- arrive back at Heritage. Tay- Everyone was definite- the Lady Patriots traveled to last season, the Lady Patri- mates’ biggest fans are the lor Zelt headlines her own ly having fun during recent out to Prairie Heights to bat- ots basketball team is com- people sitting on the bench show, with choreography, games. The girls opened up tled it out against the Pan- ing out in full force in 2018. or standing beside them on while singing songs ranging the season at home against thers. After trailing most of The girls ended last season the court. A team cannot be from to High DeKalb on Oct. 30. They the game, a shot at the end with a loss to the Bellmont of the 3rd quarter put the Braves and an overall 9-13 girls ahead by one point. The record, but the girls are not girls kept fighting through going to let last season affect the fourth quarter, and with this season. a three-pointer scored by “We have added a few Abby Sheehan with 8.7 sec- more set plays,” said Coach onds left in the game, the Connor. “We are continuing girls managed to pull ahead to build on the foundation and beat the Lady Panthers we have laid over the last in their own gym, prompt- few years.” ing a large celebration in the The girls are pushing back of the bus on the way themselves harder than ever home. this year. They are setting The Lady Patriots their goals higher than just had an off game against having a better season than Garrett and ended up losing last. This year they are going 37-23 on Nov. 8. However, for a conference title. the girls learned from thier The seniors are lead- mistakes and came out with ing the way to the goal. “The full inensty against Lake- seniors are stepping up and wood Park Christian win- helping lay the groundwork ning 49-40. of what is expected in this On Nov. 13, the ladies program,” said Connor. defeated Wayne 45- 35. Af- “Their leadership is para- ter a loss to Bellmont, their mount to furthering this pro- Neveah Feasby, Bree Dossen, Abby Sheehan, and Taylor Zelt play defense against Garrett. The core players have led overall record is 5-2. gram.” the Lady Pats to a strong start. Photo by Lois Ternet (Monroeville News) Juniors, Bree Dossen The seniors do more and Abby Sheehan lead the than just push the team. successful without support School Musical, while ev- played hard and opened the team offensively, scoring 14.7 They are the heart and soul from it’s own. eryone else sings along and season with a great win 46-27 and 10.7 points per game, re- of the team. Whether it is The seniors are al- laughs. Everyone, even the over the Barons. Three days spectively. Katie Graham and Neveah ways willing to help others coaches, end up enjoying later, the Leo Lions traveled The Patriots next Feasby’s constant cheering improve and get better, but themselves and having fun. out to Patriot country to play. games will occur after and enthusiasm for their post game bus rides are what Ms. Sisson will sometimes The girls played an amazing Thanksgiving on Nov. 24, teammates or Taylor Zelt’s the seniors are best at. Win even sing along with Taylor. game and ended up giving home against North Side jokes and shenanigans to or lose, the seniors will be on All of the seniors make sure the Lions a brutal beating and on the 28th on the road help lift the team’s spirits the verge of recording their that no matter what happens, with an end score of 52-26. against Fremont. Amber Hoy Excels as Female Wrestler Logan Roy The Patriot junior looks to prove herself this year as one of the top female wrestlers in the state of Indiana. News Editor lot smaller than the North. everyone thought was na lose no matter what. I Q: When did you begin wres- Last year, girls state was at good. I was beating my- Q: Speaking of the girls state know for a fact that I can’t tling, and what got you started Lawrence High school in self up mentaly and I lost. competition, what is it like overpower them, but I can in wrestling? Indianapolis. When I got done, I placed being a girl in a mostly male think and out smart them A: I began wrestling in the 7th. My last match was the sport? What is it like competing by moving foward or back- 5th grade. What actually Q:Discuss your experience at best because I came back agaisnt males? wards in to a position so I got me to do it was that state last year and your goal for to whoop the Penn girl who A: It is different, but I am can do my moves. I saw a paper for a wrestling camp Q: How are practices go- at the school, and ing so far for our 2018-19 I wanted to go. My Heritage team? brother also encour- A: Practices are going aged me. really good; the con- ditioning is the hard- Q:Describe your ex- est part. We are work- periense wrestling ing harder everyday last year for the first to get better. time at Heritage. A: Making it to girls Q: What are your individ- state is an experi- ual goals for this season, ence I’m never going aside from girls state? to forget. I was very What do you hope for in nervous going into ACAC and sectional? it . Also, being on a A: I really do want to varsity team, it was become stronger in just amazing to ex- general. My goal for perience it with my ACAC is to actually brother and a lot of place. In sectionals, I other wrestlers from hope to not have any Heritage. rat tails and to actual- ly get into it. Q: How do you qualify for the girls state com- Q: What are the team’s petition, and how does goals? Who are some of the tournament work? Amber Hoy poses boldly on the wrestling mat with the boys of the team (Jasen Clay, Chris Heintzelman, Mason Smith, Gage Prtich- the other wrestlers who A: To qualify for ard, Jacob Birkmire, Connor Ray, and Clay Riddle) behind her. They all have been hard at work practicing to be stronger and better will lead the way? girls state, you have than they were last season. A: We want to become to advance through stronger and better as a regional. There is a re- this year. What was your plac- beat me in regionals. used to it because I grew a team. Now that we have gional for the north and ing last year? How does this My goal for this up around it. Sometimes it some new people, it is easi- south. Four people from competition motivate you and year is to place top 4 in is hard competing against er for us to fill in the weight each weight class from the drive you as a wrestler? state. It motivates me to a male because I have classes. The wrestlers that North and four from the A: It was nerve wracking. work harder and to figure been told by some peo- are leading the way are South advance to state. My first opponent was the out what I need to do to get ple around me that they Connor Ray, Mason Smith, The South conference is a girl from South Side, who better. are stronger and I’m gon- and Tyler Andrews. Burmese Students Thrive in United States Soccer Scene Aung Naing Oo Ha Sin also said that would only play soccer, that was many problems. this country gives us. Some Staff Writer “People in Thailand would the only sport that was popular. Did you know that soc- countries do not have as many wear old cleats, and there were So growing up, soccer was the cer in Thailand is different than opportunities as what the Unit- Did you know that only a few soccer balls. Every only thing I could play.” soccer in the United States? ed States gives. Here, we have most of our Burmese soccer time there was a soccer tourna- Some of our current Maung Chit Oo said,“The soc- a good field, great soccer balls, players never played soccer ment, we had to go find the ball Burmese soccer players were cer field in Thailand wasn’t and awesome cleats; some back in their native country of every time the players kicked it too young to play soccer when made of grass, it was just dirt countries do not have that. Thailand? away. We were lacking so much they were still in Thailand, but and mud.” Our Burmese soccer This year’s boys JV and equipment, sometimes we’d once they were able to play in “People back there players were mostly raised in a Varsity soccer teams poor part of the included eight Bur- world where mese players. Over half the fields did of the players, includ- not have grass ing Maung Chit Oo, and cleats were Ah Sain So La, Maung torn. Soccer is Gyi, Aung Naing Oo, very important and Maung Nge did for them. It is a not play soccer in their part of their ev- native country, before eryday life. For coming to the United some players States. soccer helps re- One Heritage lieve stress and soccer player who did allows them play soccer while in have fun at the Thailand is Ha Sin. same time. Ha Sin was this year’s Them playing winner of “The Rock” on our school award, that is an award team is won- for the best defender 1. 2. 3. 4. derful because on the Heritage team. it has helped Ha Sin started playing 1. Maung Chit Oo scored two goals and was second on the varsity team with eight assists this season. 2. Maung Nge played defense for the varsity Heritage, and soccer back in Thailand team. 3. Aung Naing Oo scored one goal and had five assists for the varisty team. 4. Ha Sin scored six goals for the varisty team. All four, along with it has kept our at the age of four. Ha other Burmese players, past and present, have been key contributors to the program’s recent dominance in the ACAC and appearance in the 2018 school in very Sin said, “It was rare sectional championship game. good shape in and close to impossible soccer. This to become a pro soccer player play street soccer with goals the United States they took ad- would gamble money and play, season our Burmese players led because the area where he lived made of our shoes, and it was vantage of the opportunity. For but in the U.S. people play for the school team. Zar Kan was was poor, but in the U.S. you so much fun. We ran around on Ah Sain So La and Maung Chit passion,” said Ah Sain So La. the top scorer of the school sea- have a lot of opportunity to be- the hills with a soccer ball. In Oo, soccer helps relieve stress, People in the United son and Ah Sain So La had the come a pro.” the area where we lived, people and makes them forget about States should be proud of what most assists. Teens Should Surround Themselves with Positive Peer Pressure Chris Baker can be one of the most sup- drugs are most likely to do the best thing someone can do, but Peer pressure can be a Staff Writer portive resources someone has same. also the most difficult. dangerous thing. Sophomore, in their teenage life. But they “Be safe and make Even though peer Clay Gerardot said of the topic, Peer pressure takes can also be one of the worst. good choices!” This is what pressure is portrayed to al- “Everyone is entitled to their a big role in the lives of teen- “Letting someone else’s opin- teens hear as they leave to go ways be a bad thing, there are own opinions and should do agers all over the world. Peer ion dictate your actions usu- to a party with a couple of their sometimes when this can be an whatever makes them happy.” pressure, also known as social ally never turns out well.” ex- friends. When they arrive at amazing thing. If individuals Taking steps to avoid influence, has been a problem plained Heritage senior, Mitch the party, it may be visible that surround themselves with pos- being pressured is never a bad in teens when it comes to mak- Hildenbrand. there is going to be underage itive individuals, they will pres- idea. An individual think ing ing decisions. Teens try and influ- drinking and drug usage at this sure them into becoming the through his or her decisions is For example, an indi- ence each other into skipping party. They know they should best they are capable of. They a crucial component of grow- vidual may really enjoy a cer- class, stealing, cheating, and not proceed to go to the par- ing up. tain song, but his ty but then are pressured by “Sometimes saying “no” can be If teens know or her friends or “Show me your friends and I their friends to “have fun”. the best thing someone can do, what peers want social group think will show you your future.” “Peer pressure is a them to do is the song is lame. very unhealthy situation and but also the most difficult.” wrong, they The individual then feels as if also using drugs and alcohol. isn’t something anyone should have to take ini- there is no reason to argue or This has been a common issue have to fight against,” said se- may peer pressure a friend tiative and stand their ground. take a stance on the issue so amongst many teenage lives. nior Liz Zelt, but one thing into studying, working hard, Friends should always be there he or she just agrees and goes According to the Un- leads to another and the teen or even just helping to become to pick you up and support along with the crowd. derage Drinking Research who knew he or she should not a better person. A well known you. If your friends do not do Most people associate Initiative, two-thirds of 10th have been at the party ends up quote, “Show me your friends this and pressure you into dan- peer pressure with bad deci- graders and two-fifths of 8th possibly drinking and doing and I will show you your fu- gerous or unwanted situations, sions. But peer pressure can be graders have tried alcohol. drugs. All this teen had to do ture,” explains that who you you may want to find some new a good or a bad thing. Teens that are acquainted with was say “no” and leave. Some- surround yourself with is who acquaintances to better your- A person’s social group other teens that drink and do times saying “no” can be the you will become. self.

What songs do you have completely memorized? The Spice Girls Be Careful~ Cardi B. What is the single best We’re Sugar and Spice, but not everything nice. Chun-Li~ Nicki Minaj. day on the ~ Nicki Minaj. calendar? If you didn’t have to - Nicki Minaj. October sleep, what would you When was Foolish~ Ashanti. 31st do with your extra the last Rain on Me~ Ashanti. And time? time you every SZA song! climbed a I would sleep tree? because who October What are some small things that doesn’t 19th, make your day better? Saying love 2010. a simple word such as sleep? “Hi” to a friend in the hallway always makes my day better. Opinion Should High School Students Be Required to Take P.E.? Penelope Hunt an art class. It is mandatory for would learning financial aspects students in the class to be picked at all. students to complete and pass a be beneficial to students after on or bullied just because they Also, if students have Staff Writer semester of a careers class; how- high school, art would let the are not athletically inclined, un- asthma or a condition that pre- ever, when the class is taken as a students express their creativity like others among them who are vents them from participating Physical education: freshman, the students are like- and give them a hands-on expe- competent in the class. Students in certain activities, P.E. can be instruction in physical exer- ly to forget what they learned. rience. may experience anxiety, stress, or a tough time. Madison Sanders, cise and games, especially in Learning finance and art class- For those who are not feelings of low self worth. These a freshman at Heritage, said that schools. Among teens, it could she typically uses her inhaler be described as occasionally fun, four times a week in P.E., but healthy, and a break from sitting when she forgets her inhaler she in other classes. But, on the other tends to take a trip to the nurse’s hand, it can be challenging, hot, office. and difficult. It can leave a teen “When encouraged to sweaty and exhausted. But, it is keep running, I become tired and a requirement for two semesters breathless, and although I enjoy needed to graduate high school. running, I like to do it at my own Although there are great pace and way,” said Sanders. health benefits to P.E., it can be A common drawback unenjoyable. “I feel like it’s use- to physical education is injuries. less for my age these days,” Grant From getting a bruise to breaking Castleman said. He also men- a bone, students are susceptible tioned that it is time-wasting. to injuries. The Heritae school- Conversely, Heritage nurse, Mrs. Abby Koroncevicius, P.E. and Health teacher, Miss said that it “depends on the day Sisson, said that she would like and the student,” in regard to students to learn that “physical how many students come to her activity can be fun and enjoyable with gym-related injuries. On a at any age and that there are lots scale of one to ten, she said that of different activities to partici- the injuries are typically rated as pate in.” Freshmen, Hay Dah Ya, Caylen Schane, Abby Zelt, and Lleyton Simmons play an energetic game of soccer during P.E. class a two P.E. takes time away in early November. Supporters of P.E. would argue that this activity is healthy for students and helps them to develop life- In conclusion, with the ben- from other classes that could be long habits of taking care of their bodies. Photo by Victoria Johnson efits to P.E., there are drawbacks more beneficial to students and as well. When moving on to their future. When taking P.E., es are optional for students, but classified as good at running, negative feelings can be caused if high school, physical education the students are missing out on would benefit students more throwing, kicking, or sports in students choose teams, which al- should be an option for students classes such as an additional ca- than two semesters of physi- general, the class can be terrible. lows for favorites picked first and to chose whether or not they’d reer class, financial classes, or cal education because not only Not being good in P.E. can cause least favorites picked last, or not like to participate in P.E. Why Do We Love Movies Based on Comics? Black Panther and The Aveng- more often than not, panned era of low budget films. Over to capture the attention of fans Isaac Welch ers: Infinity War are the top by critics. Blade, which came the years, technology has only all around the globe. Student Life Editor two grossing movies of 2018. out in 1998, saw immense suc- improved, and therefore, more One could also argue What makes superhero movies, cess, which brought about an superhero films have been able that the success of comic book In 2008, Iron Man based on comics, so popular in era of darker, films is linked to the current and The Incredible Hulk blew today’s society, after the histo- more serious status of the world. With so up at the box office, essential- ry of the characters now spans comic book much darkness and chaos ly launching Marvel’s very own nearly a century? movies, a shift in the world, people long for cinematic universe. Similar- Christopher Reeve that revived the the hope that a hero will save ly, in 2013, Man of Steel gave brought Superman to life in dead superhero them. Earth needs a hero, as birth to DC’s own cinematic 1978 with a series of movies genre. some would believe. In a way, universe. As well in 2010, au- that spanned into the ‘80s. The comic book movies are a way diences were 2000s saw a to escape the harsh realities blown away “With so much darkness and boom in com- of the world. “I think we need when The chaos in the world, people long ic book mov- mythology,” Alan Moore, Walking Dead ies and, more writer of Watchmen, said. graced televi- for the hope that a hero will save recently, TV “We need a of story sion screens them. Earth needs a hero, as shows. One rea- and legend in order to live our with its first some would believe.” son for this was lives coherently.” Superhe- ever episode, because of the roes also give people hope to which lead to the formation of Superman was a critical and technology for become better people, show- TV’s most popular zombie dra- commercial success and paved special effects. ing them what they can do. ma. the way for more superhero Spider-Man “We love our superhe- Superman made his films to follow, ultimately giv- and the X-Men roes because they refuse to very first comic book appear- ing birth to a new age obsessed movies, which give up on us,” Grant Mor- ance in Action Comics #1 in with science fiction and fantasy. came out in the rison, writer of many best 1938, but it was not until 1978 This movie was a staple of how early 2000s selling comics, said. “We can when his character hit the big people cared for goofy-looking had an effects Photo by Edward Liu, via Wikimedia Commons analyze them out of existence, Stan Lee, co-creator of many Marvel characters, includ- screen. Batman would then characters in glorified under- budget of 100 kill them, ban them, mock ing Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, the make his first huge splash in wear. million dollars, them, and still they return, Hollywood in 1989. Today, Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, However, the ‘80s and taking audienc- and Ant-Man, died at the age of 95 on Nov. 12, 2018. Lee’s patiently reminding us of who though, superhero movies, ‘90s only saw films that were es by surprise characters have been the focus of many of Hollywood’s we are and what we wish we have risen to all-new heights. moderately successful and coming from an most successful movies of the 2000’s. could be.”

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