The Talon East Forsyth High School Kernersville, North Carolina October 2011 Vol. 50 No. 1

Talon Staff 2011-2012 Steve Jobs Dies at the Age of 56 Editors in Chief: By: Amber Murdaugh Samantha Childress Megan Roberson Steve Jobs, the mastermind of Apple died the whole world. Current Apple CEO Tim Cook peacefully at his home on October 5, 2011 at the describes Jobs as a visionary and creative genius, News age of fifty-six from complications of pancreatic and explains how he lost a great friend and mentor. Editor: Aaron Cook cancer. Jobs battled a form of pancreatic cancer His brilliance will continue to shine as Apple goes Co-Editor: Mariah Osenga for years and had a on with their advances. He Features liver transplant. Steve was called a master innovator, Editor: Megan Roberson was the primary on a par with Thomas Edison, Co-Editor: Allie Shumate intellectual founder of changing the worlds of all of Apple’s products computing, recorded music, Entertainment including, the iPhone, and communications. Steve Editors: Austin Cranfill iPad, iPod, iMac, and Jobs even touched the life of Toccoa Keenan iTunes. our President, Barack Obama. Co-Editor: Bethann Odell Many were Obama said in a written Sports shocked and saddened statement, “Steve was among Editor: Samantha Childress by the death of the the greatest of American- Apple chief innovator. innovators- brave enough to Co-Editor: Will Taylor When his death think differently, bold enough was announced, to believe he could change the immediately Apple world, and talented enough Celebrating our 50th edition changed their homepage to do it.” The success of this to a full-page picture man will go on to inspire of Steve Jobs in his remembrance. The reaction future inventors of the world. of his death was very astonishing and shook MacPhail was reported to be off-duty convicted despite the lack of Innocent Until Proven Guilty at the time of his murder. evidence and sentenced to death. By Mariah Osenga After Coles came forth with Former Representative Bob Barr his testimony several other witnesses said, “Even for death penalty “I am Troy Davis,” were the famous came forth with their recount to what supporters such as myself, the words heard from thousands of protester’s happened that night. All witnesses level of doubt inherent in this mouths from the day Davis was convicted testified that they saw Troy Davis shot case is troubling.” to the day he was executed. The slogan and kill officer MacPhail. Since Davis Several appeals to the symbolized the innocence of what remained was convicted for the murder of the case were brought to the United of him from each of the four times he was police officer almost all witnesses States Supreme Court with the sentenced to death. have recanted their testimonies accommodation of petitions with Troy Davis was arrested on August saying that the police pressured them thousands of signatures from 23, 1989 for the murder of Georgia policeman into testifying against Troy Davis. people that believed Troy Davis Mark MacPhail, based on the eyewitness One witness said that Coles had even was innocent. However, each testimony of Sylvester Coles. Coles reported confessed to the murder. and every one of the appeals was to police and investigators that Davis shot The weapon that was used as connected Davis to the murder of rejected and a new date was set MacPhail while he was intervening in an the cause of death was never located the police officer. Yet, Davis was for Davis’s execution. His last argument between two men in a parking lot. and no physical evidence ever 2 the Talon October 2011 words to MacPhail’s family were, “I arose when faculty members heard of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig financially aware can bypass these am sorry for your loss. But, I did not rumors floating around school about to the Saxon-Hildburghausen tricks any day. So, by saving some personally kill your son, father, and students paying others to take the Princess Therese. All of the citizens money on costumes, one can skip brother. I am innocent.” test for them. When test results were of Germany were welcomed to the trick and go straight the treat! The Troy Davis case brings received teachers and administers join in the festivities which lasted One of the most important attention around the world to the compared the SAT scores with for five days in front of the front aspects of a costume is its creativity. controversy of the death penalty. the students GPA. The suspected gates of Munich. The main event in The first recommendation is to Human activists hope that it will open students were adolescents who did Oktoberfest in these times was horse look throughout one’s house. After people’s eyes to the “cracks in the not perform as top level students racing. A couple of years later, more a theme for the costume has been justice system.” The NAACP National but more along the lines of average. events were added including an President, Benjamin Jealous, who decided on, inventory needs to be Suspicions were confirmed when agricultural show, a carousel and two was in charge of the case, continues to taken to recognize what resources the Educational Testing Service, swings, tree climbing competitions, say, “We are going to keep on fighting are already available. What if the administers of the test, ran a wheelbarrow and sack races, and until his name is finally cleared and last resort is dressing up as a ghost? handwriting analysis on all the test Georgia admits to what it has done.” many other events that are still being Check the linens closet. With a ratifying that the same person had used in Oktoberfest today. pair of scissors and a little spark Cheating Scandal Uncovered taken all the tests. Today, we have an of originality, this stereotypical By Mariah Osenga Eshaghoff was even Oktoberfest attraction held at the costume can be taken in many convicted of impersonating a Körners Folly on Main Street. It is directions- from spooky to sexy. Six students from Great Neck female while taking the test. How on Saturday, October 1, from 4-7 Makeup from the local drug store North High School, located in Long he succeeded at posing as her, pm. This is the first Oktoberfest that can sure make a difference. It’s Island, New York, were recently prosecutors still do not know. Kernersville has ever had and the important to mix and match ideas charged with misdemeanors after an Further investigation is still under Board of Directors of the Körners here. What about finding costumes SAT cheating scandal was exposed way in the development of this case. Folly felt that it was a perfect fit for at Goodwill or on the bargain to teachers at the school. A seventh Prosecutors are investigating the the community of Kernersville. The rack? It’s also fun to just make one student, nineteen-year-old Samuel rumor that Eshaghoff took the test traditional Oktoberfest ways will be from step-by-step packets found at Eshaghoff, was arrested and charged for students outside of Great Neck displayed, but there will also be a Wal-Mart and other retail stores. with a felony on allegations of North High School. Kathleen Rice, southern, Kernersville twist added. Obviously, there can be a significant fraud, criminal impersonation, and a D.A. for the county, believes that Oktoberfest will always be a major difference in the costumes purchased the falsifying of business records. the allegations can be problematic to festival held in Munich, Germany, from the store and the homemade other schools outside of Great Neck but it will also be celebrated around ones, so splurge on a few pieces of North. Even though consequences other parts of the world. the costume and save on the others. were brought upon these seven Follow these simple tips and your students no action has been taken Halloween will be one to remember. to discourage the cheating among schools across the country. Oktoberfest By Kendall Roberson

Oktoberfest is an annual festival that originated in Germany, but takes place in many other countries over the world. Oktoberfest is a beer festival that Hikers Released From Prison is held every year in Munich, By: Reid Hutchins Eshaghoff is a student at Emory Germany, which lasts for sixteen University in Atlanta, Georgia days. Over six million people come Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer who previously attended Michigan to the festival every year and they were two 29-year-old American University. He was arrested under drink more than 1.5 million gallons Costumes on a Budget: Skipping hikers hiking in the Middle East; the accusations that he received of beer, eat over 200,000 links of the Trick and Going for the Treat before the Iranian government money from the high school students pork sausage, and eat over 480,000 By Mary Beth Johnson suspected them of being spies, and to take the SAT under their name. spit-roasted chickens. Oktoberfest jailing them for over two years. SAT, which stands for Scholastic is one of the attractions in Munich Teenagers don’t usually have On September 21st, 2011 the two Aptitude Test, is a standardized that makes the most money and a lot of extra cash in their back pocket hikers were released to go home on test that is required by all colleges is possibly the largest attraction to spend; especially on something a bail that was less than one million for admission into their school. of the year. Many other countries like a Halloween costume. With dollars surprisingly. Even though The maximum score that can be around the world have started their Halloween right around the corner, the situation grabbed America’s achieved while taking the test is own “Oktoberfest”, or beer festival, it’s time to start thinking about one’s attention, it seems that the a 2400. Eshaghoff was reported including Canada and the United attire for that scary night. All of these underlying problem was the conflict to make scores between 2140 and States. Halloween super stores practically with the American government and 2220, which is in the 97th percentile The Oktoberfest tradition beg a naïve costumer to check out the Iranian Nuclear program. For of the SAT test scores. began in 1810, which was meant the overpriced merchandise for just the Iranian president Ahmadinejad The suspicion of the cheating to celebrate the twelfth marriage that one night, but a person who is he figured if he let the two hikers go 3 The Talon Ocotber 2011

would gain some approval spot. Plow & Health is a nationwide physician for approximately Meredith Kerchet a British from the Nations and Citizens of the catalog, retail, and internet company $150,000 a month. We know now exchange student was found dead USA. On the night before his address with its headquarters in Madison, Jackson wanted to bring Dr. Murray in the apartment she shared with at the United Nations General Virginia, which sells home, hearth, on the tour was less to do with Knox on Halloween 2007. She Assembly annual ministerial yard and garden products. friendship and more to do with his had been raped and her throat had meeting, news came out saying that Hand & Stone Massage and reliance on prescription pain pills been slit. Knox and her now ex- the American hikers were going to Facial Spa has also decided to open boyfriend Sollecito are free after be released. up a shop in one of the 25 empty this month’s court appeal. In court When the two hikers arrived spaces at Thruway. It is located Knox said to the judge, “I’m not back on American soil after two in party of the former Party City years they looked thin but had store, near the front of Thruway noticeably good health. They raced Center. The owners of Hand & into the airport terminal to see their Stone Massage and Facial Spa also parents and loved ones. The two hikers had their eight-year prison term shortened to two years time served the president felt pressure from his upcoming speech at United Nations or he felt that the right thing to do was to release the hikers. In the end Josh Fattal and and Jackson’s push for the use of Shane Bauer had this to say about Propofol a powerful anesthetic their release from their Iranian was, to help him sleep along with prison Josh stated, “We’re so happy have a shop in Greensboro, which a list of other drugs that he referred to be free” and Shane said, “Two specializes in massages, facials, and to as “liquid sleep”. Over the next years in prison is too long.” These waxing. Ray Collins, the president six weeks Murray administered a a promiscuous vamp. I’m not of Collins Commercial Properties nightly IV drip of Propofol. violent ... I have not killed, I have Inc., located in Winston-Salem said On June 25, 2009 Jackson not raped, I was not there, I was that with all of the empty space from came home from a long day at not present.” After 11 hours of the closings of Borders and Bed, rehearsal and Murray administered deliberation by the eight member’s Bath, & Beyond, that one or two the normal dosage of Propofol jury, they decided that there was tenants can fill the space. with 2 other drugs, an anti- anxiety little to no evidence and no motive The area that Borders used medicine and a muscle relaxant. The that neither Knox nor Sollecito to be in is extremely visible from doctor left Jackson for around 10 had to have murdered Kerchet. Stratford Road, which could provide minutes and when he arrived back The family of Kerchet looked a chance for Saul Centers, the owner in Jackson’s room he had a weak very upset as the verdict was read. of Thruway, to fortify Thruway if pulse and had stopped breathing. Afterward the Kerchet family the right tenant will come along While Murray may have tried to gave a brief statement saying and take the chance, said Collins. work to save Jackson’s life, it is “We respect the decision of the Collins believes that Thruway clear that 82 whole minutes went judges but we do not understand statements speak so much to the center can become much better than by before the doctor or anyone how the decision of the first trial overwhelming stories of Josh and it already is if the right people will else in the Jackson home contacted could be so radically overturned. Shane. We may never know exactly come along and take advantage of paramedics to the home. When the We still trust the Italian justice what happened in the prison over it. If you know of anyone interested paramedics finally arrived Murray system and hope that the truth will those two years, but we should just in opening a business, contact Saul did not tell them about the drugs he eventually emerge.” As for Knox be thankful that the two are safe Centers for more details. injected in Jackson. In the following she has returned to her hometown in their own respected homes on months Conrad’s relationship with of Seattle, with friends and family Dr. Conrad Murray Michael had become the target after spending a long four years New Businesses for Winston By: Danielle Nelson of this investigation. Dr. Conrad behind bars. As Knox was reunited Shopping Center are Open Murray has said “ I have done all I with the people she had been By: Kendall Roberson Dr. Conrad Murray Is on trial can do to help the police, I have told away from while in prison, her for the involuntary man slaughter of father said “The focus simply is Amanda Knox Since the Borders bookstore The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Amanda’s well-being and getting By: Danielle Nelson in the Thruway Shopping Center on These two men first met in 2006 her re-associated with just being a Stratford Road in Winston-Salem when Murray was contacted about regular person again”. Amanda Knox a young 20 just closed, the shopping center is treating one of Jackson’s children year old Seattle native traveled to left with a 25, 146 square foot area for an unknown medical situation. Perugia, Italy her junior year to to fill. A new store named Plow & Reports indicate that the two men study abroad. She soon fell for an Health has decided to open a new soon became close friends and, Italian boy, Raffaele Sollecito. In store in one of the empty areas. when Jackson started making plans 2009 they were both convicted of Plow & Health plans to open a store for his upcoming 2009 tour he murder after Knox’s roommate, in the previous Bed, Bath & Beyond hired Dr. Murray to be his personal 4 The Talon October 2011

Features Editor: Megan Roberson

Teacher Gives Kidney to Cousin Ted E. Bear Program By: Megan Roberson

The Senior Deans is pairing with the Kernersville Police Department to help children who are victims or witnesses of domestic violence. We will

be collecting new teddy bears or plush animals to give to the Kernersville Police Department. These teddy bears will be given as comfort items to Photo Credit:Megan Roberson the children the KPD take into protective custody. Please help with any donations to room 506 or give yours to a Senior Dean. Mrs. Buie, a Senior English IV and AP Literature/Composition teacher, has done something selfless that most people would never choose Donations will be accepted between October 17-November 22. to do. She has donated a kidney to her cousin, Rick Wease. Her cousin has Polycystic Kidney Disease, which is an inherited disease. The results of this disease were his kidneys failing, and his last hope was to receive th a transplant. This summer Mrs. Buie underwent numerous tests to EFHS 50 Anniversary Update! determine how healthy she was and if she was compatible to her cousin. • Hall of Fame will occur in January The amazing thing was, they were a perfect match! Before her surgery, • Date Auction is beginning to be planned that will take she had already given thirty-two vials of blood. When asked why she place in February was doing this Mrs. Buie stated, “The best answer I can come up with is… Because I can. There are so many diseases we have no cure for, but • Documentary of Alumni of East is being filmed this is one we can do something about. Of all the people that were tested • Canned foods are still being collected for the Second to be a donor for him, I was a match. I won’t lose a thing by giving him Harvest Food Bank my kidney, and he gains everything. I’m honored to be able to help him • Orders are being taken for 50th Anniversary Gear! live a long, healthy life.” She also said her family was very supportive, but nervous at the same time. If Mrs. Buie would have decided that she didn’t want to go through with donating her kidney, her cousin would have remained on dialysis daily, until a kidney was found that matched. Buie stated, “Kidney failure leaves the person weak and tired, often jaundiced.” Mrs. Buie’s surgery was a success! It took place on Thursday, September 15, and she arrived home on Tuesday, September 20. She is still in a lot of pain but is doing well. Her cousin, on the other hand, is doing excellent! Two days after the transplant, he was able to walk to Mrs. Buie’s room, and he said that this was the first time he hadn’t gotten sick in a long time. Mrs. Buie plans to return to school mid-October. Thanks to Mrs. Buie for doing such an unselfish act to help a family member in need! Woods Photo Credit: Mrs. 5 The Talon October 2011 Homecoming Fashion By: Deah McRae Freshman Year By: Allie Shumate With Homecoming season back again, the concerns of not only who will make the court or who will escort them if they do; but mainly what to We all remember the start of our own freshmen year, whether you wear consumes every nominee’s thoughts around the month of October. were nervous, scared, or excited. Freshmen year is certainly one people In previous years there has not been much of a trend in Homecoming cannot forget. The transition from middle school into high school is dresses, but this year it is a different story. After checking out multiple sites nerve-racking to say the least. From picking out your clothes, to deciding devoted to dresses like PromGirl.com and RissyRoos.com there seems to be who you are going to eat lunch with, high school can sometimes be a three reoccurring themes: short, tight, strapless dresses, tutu-styled, and one- brand new start. Even though I was just a freshman two years ago, I had shouldered dresses. Another seemingly popular fad this season is sequined forgotten exact what it was like. dresses. The color schemes seem to be in the neutral areas although there When interviewing several ninth graders at East, I clearly are always the gorgeous, bright colored dresses that capture everyone’s remembered what it was like making the change. Sam Gaddy is a fresh attention. Shoes for Homecoming 2011 have not changed dramatically new face to EFHS this year. And she is definitely taking advantage of the from previous years. However, this year it looks as if there will be a higher activities our school has to offer. Gaddy states, “So far high school is fun. demand for closed-toed heels than usual. Also, girls have geared toward the I’m an Eaglette and I love performing during half time at football games.” “short book-look” seen in the more popular fashion magazines. Of course Not only does high school have more to do, along the lines of sports and you will always have the basic silver, gold, and black pumps that can go clubs, but you also get more independence. “High school is so much better with any dress of your choice. than middle school; I have so much more freedom;” Caroline Swaim As far as hair and makeup go they have both stayed pretty generic explained to me. Sports, clubs, freedom, and also gaining friends who this year. The curly hair, half up-half down, up-dos, they all never fail to can drive, are just some of the perks of becoming a high school student. A show up during Homecoming. Makeup is always based on preference. lot of the ninth graders like being able to catch rides with upperclassmen. A basic evening look is usually the choice in order to grab hold of that Freshmen Logan Richards enjoys riding to school with senior Megan classiness. Roberson. Yes, ninth grade can be one of the most difficult years, but it To receive the honor of being nominated on Homecoming Court is always a year full of new experiences. One of those new experiences is always a dream for many teenage girls. Getting the opportunity to get is being able to sit in the student section at football games. Dressing up dressed up and feel beautiful in front of everyone, even if its only for one for the fans themes each week, and being able to cheer on your team is night, is always fun. The choices as to what to wear and what look to go something every freshmen can be excited about. As a ninth grader, you for this season are great in number and regardless of whatever is chosen the have a lot to worry about, but you also have a lot to look forward to! courts will be filled with gorgeous girls!

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The Newest Class at East New Teacher at East By: Kristen Alderman Article and Picture by: Kristen Alderman

There is a new class here at East Forsyth, Sports Medicine. The Marissa Messiano, a Long Island native who balances her full time teacher is Jennifer Cresimore, who also teaches personal finance. In sports English teaching job with her love of traveling, softball, and tap dancing medicine you learn the basics of injury care, types of sports equipment, is one of the newest teachers here at East Forsyth. She is an English certifications in CPR/ first aid, athletic training room designs/ budgeting, II honors and regular teacher. Ever since she a little girl she knew that taping techniques, and other sport related issues. This is the first time that teaching people was what she wanted to do. All throughout high school the class has been offered and taught at East. The class was added to the and college she would tutor those that needed extra help and fell in love choices of electives because there are several students who are medical with education. Ms. Messiano is an Elon University graduate, where she assistants and wanted to learn more about sports medicine. Taking the class majored in English and earned a bachelor’s degree. Not only did she earn gives you the opportunity to learn in a classroom and take what you learn a degree in English, she also took the same course as all the literature and apply it outside the classroom. One bonus to taking the class is that you majors did, having to do twice the amount of work for one degree. After get a cetification from the American Red Cross in CPR/ First Aid. college she went on to teach at Williams High School in Burlington, North This year there are three sections to the class, and around 85 to 90 Carolina. She taught ninth and tenth grade there. As a teacher there are students are signed up for the class. Don’t think you have to be a certain many challenges, but for Marissa, her biggest one is making sure everyone gender to sign up for the class, because the class appeals evenly to both knows what is going on, because you have different levels of students in males and females. Mrs. Cresimore is the only staff member that is qualified your class, and everyone learns differently. to teach the class. To be able to get the class added here at East, she had Being involved in writing and English is something she always to apply to teach the class and it had to be approved by the school system. wanted to do. If she would not have become a teacher then she would have So, if you are thinking about signing up for the class then you have to have wanted to work for a publishing company or be a writer. After going to passed health with a C or better. Mrs. Cresimore applied for sports medicine college in Burlington she knew that she wanted to stay in this area, because II to be taught at East next year, and to be able to take that class you would compared to New York, North Carolina is not as busy like the city or too have to passed Sports Medicine I with a B or higher and have permission by rural. In her spare time Ms.Messiano enjoys listening to music, cooking, an instructor. Sports Medicine II is still waiting on getting approved for next traveling, and playing softball. She taught herself how to make fondant, year. which is icing for cakes, and how to bake. For seventeen years she has Jennifer Cresimore graduated for UNCG with a bachelor’s degree been enrolled in tap dancing.. in Exercise and Sports Sciences and a master’s degree in health education Marissa Messiano, the newest English teacher at East Forsyth brings from East Carolina. She also has a teaching license in Health Education and her passion for English alive in her teaching. Though she loves other family and consumer sciences. If you love learning about sports medicine hobbies, teaching high school has always been her dream and one could and helping people with sports related injuries, then you should think about easily say that she’s accomplished it! signing up for this class! You earn a certification in CPR and you get to use everything you learn in the classroom outside of school. JROTC Key Leader Promotions Article by: Katie Jackson; Photo by: Will Hodgen

On September 7th, 2011 the East Forsyth Iron Eagle JROTC • Apha Company XO Candice Fulk, key leader promotions were made. All the promotes, their Cadet First Lieutenant families, and fellow cadets came to see them. The Promotions • Apha Company First Sergeant Jessika began with reciting the Cadet Creed and welcoming the guest. Dowdy, Cadet First Sergeant When the promotions were called some of the parents of the • Bravo Company Commander Josh Meyer, cadets came up to help exchange the old ranks with the new Cadet Captain ones. Receiving a key leader position is extremely honorable • Bravo Company XO Jeremy Rogers, Cadet and shows great trust within the cadet. Being a key leader First Lieutenant takes a lot of hard work. When a key leader the expectations • Bravo Company First Sergeant Timothy are high. Leadership and responsibility is a high need for a Behnke, Cadet First Sergeant key leader. The key leaders are as followed; When Cadet Sergeant Major Joseph • S-1 Christine Watson, Cadet Baker was asked, “what do you think Major this year will bring for the JROTC • S-2 Bryant Wren, Cadet key leaders?” He replied, “This year Captain will bring many challenges and many • S-3 Chris Wylie, Cadet Major obstacles. But I believe that the key • S-4 Ryan Wittmann, Cadet leaders will know how to over come Major these trails. And if one member does • S-5 Katie Jackson, Cadet First Lieutenant not know, another shall be right there • Joseph Baker, Cadet Sergeant Major to lend him/her the knowledge and they There’s also our Company Commanders, their will too do so.” Seems as if the Iron Excutive Officers’ , and the First Sergeants. They Eagle Battalion’s key leaders have some are also as followed; amazing team work. Best of luck this • Apha Company Commander Alex Thornton, year and congratulations! Cadet Captain 7 The Talon October 2011

Entertainment Editors: Austin Cranfill & Toccoa Keenan

The Triad’s lifeblood: The Dixie A true “djentleman”’s affair by: Dylan Bodenheimer Classic Fair by: Dylan Bodenheimer On September 4th, the Greene Street Club in Greensboro was set afire by crushing guitar tones, gut-wrenching rhythms, and vocals that could Temperatures are decreasing, leaves are changing color, everyone’s incite a riot. What sort of musical bombardments could bring on such a North Face is coming out to play; autumn is rearing her head and we all display of instrumental magnitude? Frak the Gods, of course! know what that means: Dixie Classic Fair time. When WXII covers fifteen Frak the Gods is a tour, still ongoing, that was headlined by fair stories in a week, when teenagers’ plans move from who is coming to Sumerian Records’ elite progressive metal band Periphery. Support for the the football game to who is going to the fair; this is what our Triad waits for tour included The Contortionist, The Human Abstract, and Textures, all year round – and rightfully so. very technical metal bands. The tour is named after a new song included The students’ parents more than likely remember attending the fair on Periphery’s “Icarus EP,” an extended-play released in April of this year. as kids, the students remember attending the fair as children, and to this Periphery plays a style of music described as “djent” (hence the title of the day those students attend the fair with friends and family alike. If you have article) which references the “djent” sounding tone that comes from the lived in the Triad area for at least a year, surprise would be aloft if you have guitar riffs played by them and other bands in the genre. Supporting band never heard of the Dixie Classic Fair. It rolls through this area once a year Textures is a band from Holland, whose first United States tour was Frak the for a few weeks and draws in people from all around North Carolina. Shady Gods. rides, animal exhibits, deep-fried anything that you can think of, over-priced When most people envision a metal show, they think of loud, angry tickets; it’s all part of the experience. guys screaming as incomprehensible noise comes from the speakers; an The Dixie Classic Fair generally stays consistent year by year, atmosphere of pure aggression. An angry display was not the case for occasionally losing a ride of two and gaining some other aspect. The Periphery’s headliner, quite the opposite, actually. Progressive metal has rides can vary as much as they wish, the atmosphere never changes. The energy, a massive amount of energy being thrown out to the audience atmosphere is without a doubt one of the reasons the fair is so popular. It is through their instruments; however, not the energy of pushing and shoving, not simply the rides, exhibits, or the food that attracts so many followers; it the energy of true sonic prowess seeping into your skin. Most metal is the familiarity of the fair grounds. For the few weeks our area is graced nowadays just seems to be a façade, an act with no real emotion and skill with the presence of the fair, it becomes the ultimate location to get together behind it, only on stage to get to the next breakdown. When there is true and be with your friends. Ask anyone who has gone to the fair with good heart and compassion behind the music, you can feel it in the way the friends, nothing compares to walking around aimlessly, wasting money and vocalist delivers a verse or how a guitarist manipulates their strings; a love stuffing yourself with some of the most unhealthy food items on this Earth. for what they do and respect for the music they play. Every band on the bill The Dixie Classic Fair opened last Friday, September 30th and runs gave their all, my personal favorite being The Contortionist. until October 9th, next Sunday. Make your to those grounds and create some The tour is set to conclude on October 8th, and Periphery plans to more memories; you will find me gorging myself with funnel cake and record new material for an album release next year. riding Fire Ball until I pass out. them, federal operatives are trying Abduction to help them; but he can only trust By: Emily Sis one person and that’s Karen. With everybody closing in on them, Abduction is the story of a Nathan and Karen are forced to take teen who finds out that his whole matters into their own hands. life was based on lie. Nathan Harper This isn’t a Bourne Identity, (Taylor Lautner) and Karen (Lily but it’s great mindless entertainment. Collins), his neighbor, flee after For Taylor Lautner’s first thriller finding action movie I would say he did Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade that his parents aren’t his real well, but it’s not an Oscar nominee www.ChoicePreownedAuto.com parents, assassins are trying to kill performance. cont. on page 9 7089 Old Valley School Rd. ~ Kernersville ~ 336.992.2242 8 The Talon October 2011

time, was one of the highest paid provide a new, interesting approach TV actors on scripted television; paid Sons of to the show this season; not to forget close to $2 million per episode of the new housing development, which Two and a Half Men. Over the course the Sons do not take a liking to. Their Celebrities: of a year, his earnings totaled to $28 Anarchy By Ben Frew hometown of Charming is changing, million. Hugh Laurie, who plays the “We’re not a gang, sir, and the Sons are either going to have character ‘House’ on House M.D., The Money we’re a motorcycle club,” says Clay to adapt and learn to live with the By Ben Frew earns close to $700,000 an episode, Morrow, President of the Sons of changes or throw their fist down and or $16.8 million a year. Anarchy. show the town who’s boss. It’s no question to the public Moving into late night A new season has just However, there are a eye that celebrities and actors on television, most of the well-known started for the hit FX show, Sons few drawbacks to the show. In television are ludicrously rich – personalities have quite similar of Anarchy. The show revolves one episode, we see romance, a it’s a part of first-world culture paychecks. The most watched hosts around a motorcycle club that wedding, and watch brutal killings that, over the years, has become – David Letterman and Jay Leno, engages in various illegal activities to the sounds of “What a Wonderful ingrained to the point of normalcy earn $28 million and $25 million a such as gunrunning and selling World.” It’s something that doesn’t and acceptance. But just how rich are year, respectively. Conan O’Brien is weapons to gangs. The club is based sit right with me, and says that the they? reported to earn close to $10 million in the fictional city of Charming, show can’t decide what it wants The average American a year, as well as Jimmy Kemmel, California. The show is essentially a to be, considering the engaging income in the United States is who earns close to $6 million a year. drama, which follows the individual romance as well as the brutal approximately $50,000; celebrities Lastly, at the tip top of the stories and lives of various club death occurring within minutes on TV, however, can have an income iceberg, you can find household members as well as the club’s of each other. Not to mention the well into the six figures, not to names: the people who have been operations as a whole. introduction of so many side plots, mention into the millions. Actors on television for many, many years. The season premiere it’s hard to advance one without on shows such as The Office and Among these people are Simon introduces a number of plot points ignoring the others. 30 Rock are typically paid less than Cowell, former judge on American right off the bat: the release of Overall, if you’re a fan of personalities on reality shows such Idol, but has now moved onto multiple club members from jail, drama, or violence, then the new as American Idol or America’s Got Britain’s Got Talent, reported to new law enforcement in Charming, season of Sons of Anarchy might be Talent – with a few exceptions. The make over $75 million a year. But a new housing development in just what you’re looking for. highest paid celebrities are those by far, the highest paid celebrity on Charming, and Jax proposing to Tara. found on talk shows, late night television would have to be Oprah The new seasons has much shows, and on news broadcasting. Winfrey, who earned $300 million a potential – the plots introduced, such Charlie Sheen is a common year from The Oprah Winfrey Show. example of a celebrity who, at one as the new law enforcement and Jax’s wish to leave the ‘club’ could Top Scary received the guest appearance on Glee, but they weren’t the only The Glee ones! It turned out that Ryan Movies Murphy couldn’t just pick two… By: Emily Sis Project so the third and fourth runner ups By Bethann Odell Alex Newell and Lindsay Pearce Glee continues. Kurt is running for 1. Apollo 18 were given a two episode guest star class president and takes on a fitting Streisand number. Shelby (Rachel’s 2. Scream 4 Oxygen takes the cake appearance. Even though the two mom) is back with her adopted for being the channel to host one episode arc is miniscule compared 3. Insidious baby and sings a duet with her real TV’s newest (and most popular) to the seven episodes promised to daughter Rachel. They sing it out shows this past summer, and the winners, Newell and Pearce 4. Fright Night together with “Someday” from West the finale just wrapped up in are both extremely grateful. Pearce Side Story. 5. Exorcismus late August! The Glee Project premiered her talents on “The Season three of Glee seems is your basic reality show meets Purple Piano Project”, the first to be off to a great start. Who knows 6. Paranormal Activity 2 competition with a Glee inspired episode of Glee’s third season. Her how much better it will get when twist. Whoever wins the vigorous character Harmony sang a mash-up 7. Saw 3D Sam Lawson and Damian McGinty’s ten episode competition filled of “Anything Goes” and “Anything talent is added? Only time will tell! 8. The Last Exorcism with singing, dancing, and video You Can Do” which left Rachel and shooting receives a seven episode Kurt steaming with jealousy. 9. Halloween guest star appearance on the hit As far as Lawson and show Glee. McGinty are concerned, their 10. Chucky Season One debuted character’s future is undetermined nine talented competitors, and on the show. Lawson’s laid surprisingly Ryan Murphy (the back, hippie rocker persona and producer of Glee) decided to pick McGinty’s Irish heritage makes for both Sam Lawson and Damian many character opportunities, but McGinty for the prize. They each Ryan Murphy is yet to release full details. Meanwhile, season three of 9 The Talon October 2011

corner of the store might be the best Fall 2011 option for achieving the perfect Fall look. Forever 21 is among stores that feature fresh off the runway styles Runway at a reasonable price. Delia’s and Macy’s also sport runway fashions Fashions including colored pants and mod By Bethann Odell coats (which were spotted by DKNY and Louis Vuitton). For all you fashion fans, Remember, one of the key stylish savers, and discount divas points in fashion is making sure out there, Fall 2011 fashions that your outfit is proportional. This are finally here! After a long statement is especially crucial when summer filled with maxi skirts dealing with the new trend of color Cookies ‘n Cream and dresses, feathers, fringe, and blocking. Sure, matchy-matchy was neon colors, it’s no wonder Marc once frowned upon, but this season is Halloween Cake Recipe Jacobs, The Row, Alexander all about picking a color and sticking Article and Photo by Erin Fulp Wang, and many others brought with it throughout the outfit. A great ponchos, mustard hues, polka way to break up the same tones Prep time is twenty five minutes dots, color blocking and touches from head-to-toe is showing a little It should be ready in two hours and twenty five minutes of lace (to name a few) back to skin in the shoulder or legs. When the runway! These new trends confused about mixing trends such Cake have already hit the stores, and as polka dots and lace or mustard 1 ( 1lb. 2.25-oz,) pkg. of White cake mix savvy shopping can lead to these colored pants with bright ponchos, Water new looks stuffing your closet. then doing some research can help Oil No matter what your a lot. If you ever find yourself Egg Whites favorite store is, Fall 2011 wondering which bag to choose or 1 cup coarsely crushed crème-filled fashions can be found anywhere, what necklace to wear, sometimes chocolate sandwich cookies so don’t limit yourself to one or you should just trust your gut. That * As per directions on cake mix box two shops. Check out as many way the outfit is even more unique stores as possible! As long as because you back it up 100% instead Frosting you go in with an open mind, of asking someone else’s opinion. 1 ( 16oz) can of vanilla frosting you are bound to walk out with Sure, runway styles can be 1 tube of orange decorator cookie icing many items that can be combined questionable sometimes, but that into various outfits. Of course doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take Directions it may take some time and chances with a bold new outfit. 1. Heat oven to 350°F . Grease and flour 13x9 cake pan*. Prepare determination to do this. You Fashion is about expressing yourself cake as directed on package. With spoon, stir in cookies. Pour more than likely aren’t going in creative ways, and this Fall is batter into greased and floured pan to find a runway-worthy outfit the ideal time to do so with runway 2. Bake at 350° for thirty to fourty minutes or until toothpick already pieced together on a inspired looks. inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for one hour or until mannequin. Choosing clothing completely cooled that fits your body type and 3. Frost cake with frosting. Use orange icing to make a zigzag personal style is important too, so pattern across cake. separate items found from every Serves 12-16 Abduction *Tip * Cake can be baked in greased and floured 9 or 8 – inch pans. Bake at 350 °F for twenty five to thirty five minutes. Cool for 15 (cont.) minutes. Remove from pans. Cool for one hour or until completely It had its moments of suspense and cooled. thrills with snipers taking out the High altitude ( Above 3500 Feet): Add 3 Tablespoons of Flour to dry federal operatives, but there were cake mix; increase water to 1 1/3 Cups. Bake at 375°F for twenty to moments when the camera would just have close ups of actors’ faces Speaker Coming to East and have some emotional moments incorporated in the film. The only odd thing was that Rachel Johnson, a former student, will be at East nobody was abducted in the movie. on October 25 to talk about her experience teaching in So, I’m wondering why it is called Shawn Christensen who wrote the Uganda. Her talk will take place the second half of 4th Abduction. He was adopted not screenplay Walter King. Abduction abducted. John Singleton directed period in the media center. Model UN will also host her in my opinion is more of a tween the movie and his is famous for after school in the media center. Please come to support film than an adult film with powerful directing 2 Fast 2 Furious and language and violence everywhere. her. Boyz N the Hood. The writer was 10 Talon October, 2011 Sports Editor: Samantha Childress

East Fo’ Football NCAA Football By Trevor Hendrix By Caelan Gonzalez The East Forsyth Eagles football team has started The top five ranked a major bowl game if they the first half of the season well with only a few miscues. teams in college football continue winning They have good wins over Regan, Reynolds, and West have not changed much In the SEC, Forsyth. Quarterback, Garrison Duncan, has played since the beginning of the defending champion better than many anticipated coming into this season. season. Top ranked LSU has Auburn was defeated by The Eagles only two losses this season came against Tabor maintained an undefeated Clemson, so it does not look and Ragsdale. status after beating former like they will repeat. LSU With a 5-2 record, East football is hoping for top five ranked Oregon and Alabama, two top five another season with a playoff run. The Eagles have and also knocking off West teams, seem to be the two played well as of late, and have dominating wins over Virginia. Ranked number powerhouse teams in the Parkland and RJ Reynolds. They defeated Parkland 49-0 2 is Alabama, who hopes conference. They face off at Parkland. It was not a very clean game as East had to win another title under later on in the season, which thirteen penalties that caused them to lose 144 yards. But head coach could decide overall they played well. Amon Giles had seven carries Nick Saban. who will play rd for 148 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged a Ranked 3 is for the National staggering 21.1 yards per carry. O k l a h o m a , Championship. The Eagles beat RJ Reynolds 28-7. Lavaugn Smith who beat So far, had an outstanding game with 15 carries for 185 yards. Florida State there looks to But the game was won on defense as Cole Pickard had earlier in the be a handful of candidates in 12 tackles with two tackles for loss and Ben Imbollo had season, sending the running to 11.5 tackles. They were able to hold Reynolds to only one a message that win the Heisman score. they are a force to be reckoned Trophy including

with. After Andrew Luck,

Florida State Kellen Moore, and Oregon were defeated, Marcus Lattimore, Robert it made room for Wisconsin Griffin III, LaMichael James, and Boise State to grab the 4th and Landry Jones. Andrew and 5th ranked spots. Boise Luck seems to be the early State is led by Heisman favorite after having a hopeful Kellen Moore, who record breaking season a is trying to lead the Broncos year ago, leading Stanford to glory. to the Orange Bowl. The top three teams Florida at Auburn Photo by Trevor Hendrix Photo by Trevor in the ACC, early on, are on October 15th, Florida Virginia Tech, Clemson, State at Florida on October and Florida State. With two 22nd, LSU at Alabama on With a little luck against Mt. Tabor and Ragsdale, East’s losses, FSU is virtually out of November 5th, and Oregon football team could have been an unbeaten 7-0. Their contention for the National at Stanford on November worst loss of the season was only a seven point loss to Championship. Clemson, 12th will be major games. No Ragsdale. The Eagles still played well and were 4-4 in ranked number eight in the matter what the outcomes red zone scoring chances. With games against Grimsley, nation, has defeated three of these games are, it is Glenn, and High Point Central still to be played, the straight ranked opponents. guaranteed to be a fun, Eagles seem to be peaking at the right time as they head They are definite ACC title suspenseful, and thrilling towards the second half of the season and the playoffs. contenders and could make college football season. 11 Talon October, 2011 Cornhole: The Tailgating Tradition Jv Eagles Flying High in By Will Taylor Conference Play By Kevin Pearman

The Eagles JV football team started their 2011 season (0-2) with losses to West Forsyth by a score of tailgating would never be Since the 14th 23-15 and the Evil Empire, Mount Tabor by a score of the same,” says Perley. He century, cornhole has been 7-0. The Eagles have gone (4-1) since then. Their four a tradition passed down also talks about how great it from father to son, allowing is, and how it is his favorite wins came against the RJ Reynolds Demons 24-0, the everyone to partake in its tailgating game. High Point Central Bison 21-0, the Ragsdale Tigers infinite fun and enjoyment. Cornhole is far 24-12 and the Parkland Mustangs 27-8. However, the Every fan of every sporting more than just a game with Eagles four game winning streak came to an end with event is familiar with the boards and bags. The games a 21-13 loss to the Reagan Raiders. With their loss to tailgating phenomenon rules involve a specific set Reagan, their overall record is now (4-3), meanwhile which involves the throwing of rules and are based on a their conference record is (3-0) with the three confer- of cotton duck bags filled point system. For every bag ence wins coming against High Point Central, Rags- that lands on the board, the with seed corn of sand at a dale, and Parkland. The Eagles have three games left team is awarded one point. raised platform with a hole this season: October 13th versus Southwest Guilford, at the far end. The game is For every bag that lands one of a pleasant nature in inside the hole, the team is October 20th at Northwest Guilford, and October 27th which draws people closer awarded three points. The at Glenn. These last three are also conference games. and kindles friendships that object of the game is to reach While there are no post season tournaments or major may last a lifetime. 21 points before the other games other than conference, the boys are looking for- Ask the East team does. ward to clinching the Conference Title for East Forsyth. students at any high school The tradition at football game who are East Forsyth High School commonly known as “super has been around for at least fans,” and they will raise ten years and still remains their eyebrows in excitement strong today. To this day at when one mentions every tailgate East students “cornhole.” Senior super fan have, cornhole can be found David Perley loves the game nearby. The pastime is an with a passion. “Without excellent way of really cornhole, tailgating socializing with peers would be a gathering of and others. It truly is an people talking. Without it, unforgettable tradition.

Lady Eagles Tennis themselves by doing many different drills By Caelan Gonzalez that helps them get conditioned and fit. They also do inter-squad competition, which is a The East Forsyth women’s tennis team match between teammates so that they will be has started off very well this season. Top players prepared for live action. Clarielle Marsh, Afton O’dell, and Amanda Every player on the team has Couture have helped lead them to a successful had something to do with the women’s tennis 4-2 overall record. Their record in conference is teams’ success this season. Five out of the top 4-1. The Lady Eagles best doubles team so far six players on the team are seniors, so they will has been Afton O’dell and Amanda Couture, not be returning to the team next year. That two of the top three players on the team. The will mean that current junior and sophomore head coach of the team, Coach Cook, said that players will have to work hard to pick up the main thing that she would like to improve on where the senior players left off. They will also the team is to get them to believe in themselves have to help the freshman who will be new more than they do. That could really boost the to the team next year. The players are loose player’s confidence and result in better matches. Photo by Beth Johnson during practices and are not afraid to joke The toughest opponents the team has played are around, which holds a good atmosphere for the players. Northwest Guilford and Reagan. To prepare for the tough This is sure to be a successful season for the East Forsyth matches against these opponents, the team conditions Women’s tennis team. 12 Talon October, 2011 Athletes of the Month By Samantha Childress Nathan Fiore Caitlin Amos Q: How long have you been playing? Football N: I have been playing football since Field Hockey 2nd grade, so 11 years. C: I’ve played since the team was created 3 years ago. Q: What are your plans for college? N: I am undecided about my future, I would rather play football than lacrosse in college simply because I have played football my whole life, but I will go wherever the wind blows me. C: I plan on studying meteorology at NC State. I want to play on the club field hockey team in college. Q: What’s your most memorable Q: How has your team done this Q: Who has inspired and helped moment in your high school ca- season? you in your athletics and in life? reer? N: We have been successful in many N: Definitely my family and my N: There have been many mo- areas this year, yet certain plays and coaches. My whole family has ments in my career that I won’t the “little things” are the reason we played and knows football so it is forget. All the victories against are not undefeated. something discussed often. They Glenn are unforgettable. But most C: Definitely improving; we had have helped me through instruc- of all I won’t forget the feeling I a slow start in a tough conference. tion and encouragement. I’ve receive running out on the field We have many talented players and also had wonderful coaches at right before a game. great untapped potential. East who have ample amounts of C: Scoring the winning goal in a Q: What extra-curricular activities football experience, playing and shootout after double overtime are you involved in? coaching, and they have taught my junior year versus Page. N: I am currently the president of me everything I know. C: Definitely my parents all Q: Do you have a favorite class the ping pong club. I am in National Honor Society, I participate in my throughout my life. My coach, or teacher? Summer Riley has helped me sig- N: Bible history and Ms. Otter- church youth group, I play lacrosse, nificantly in field hockey. bourg and I also play a bunch of ping pong. C: AP Lang with Mrs. Agee. She is C: Latin Club, Senior Class Presi- Q: Who is your favorite college just a fabulous teacher! She taught dent, NHS, S.A.V.E., and received team? me to analyze and write well my Gold Award in Girl Scouts this N: FSU by far. throughout the year. August. C: Wake Forest

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