~ William Fleming High school ~

By Jazmine Otey

Welcome to William Fleming’s newspaper, The Colonel Chronicles, created in our school’s journalism class. We strive to educate the uneducated with current happenings in William Fleming High School. With each paper, we inform you of exciting colonel events that unraveled within the last nine weeks. We personally encourage you to become an active participant of The Colonel Chronicles through taking the opportunity to submit poetry and letters to the advice column. We hope you join us for more!

Colonel Context

Human Interest P. 2 Colonel Staff Academics P. 4 Managing Editor-Jazmine Otey Photography/Art Editor– Caitlyn Clubs P. 6 Entertainment Editor– Diana Nguyen Whorley and Natasha Hash Sports P. 7 Sports Editor Natasha Hash Staff members– Maya Mann, Jew- Fine Arts P. 10 Technical Editor– Hannah Culver- ell Howell, Courtney Smith, Ken- house dra Evans, Deja Boyd, Kaeonya Opinions P. 12 Mitchell, Josiah Price, Julie Myrtil Opinion Page Editor-Nick Adams Entertainment P. 14

Fine Arts Editor—Cailtlyn Whorley

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Human Interest Human Interest

Mrs. Zavala is a Spanish teacher here at also began to coach varsity basketball at impact on the students that she has Fleming. This is her first year teaching age 20. When asked if he feels that he taught, her response was “yes, I do be- New Teacher Colonels By Julie Myrtil full time at school. However, she did has had an impact on the students that lieve I have had an impact and I contin- privately tutor for about 4 years back in he has taught, his response was “I feel ue to strive to do so. Sometimes it is At the start of the year dents that he has taught, his wanted to be a teacher when memories of your class that Pennsylvania for several different kids like I have a positive impact on many difficult to see in the midst of all the many students got brand response was “I hope that she was little; she has always you see they have been im- before she moved here. “I was inspired students. I still hear from a large num- work, but I will forever remember the new welcomes from many they do realize that we care loved math and working/ pacted by you.” new faces. The colonels are to become a teacher during my trip ber through social media (Facebook, faces of my students and the things they about them, and I hope they helping people, so she taught proud to enlist the follow- Mr. Jenkins is the hall prin- abroad to Ecuador after school. Despite Twitter, etc.)” have said to me.” reach their goals” teaching would be a career ing teachers to the team and cipal for Camper Hall; he having four years of Spanish in school, I know that they will push that she would enjoy. When Mr. Newton has been teaching for 6 This is the very first year for Mrs. This year is the first year for has been teaching for 7 years could speak and understand virtually the students fauther toward asked if she feels that she has years. He actually didn’t think about Galecki. As a kid she never thought of Mrs. McDermott at Flem- and plans on being in educa- no Spanish. I thought teaching Spanish the best year yet! had an impact on the stu- becoming a teacher when he was a kid; becoming a teacher; she wanted to own ing. She has been teaching tion for all of his career. He could be a meaningful occupation be- dents that she has taught, her instead, he wanted to be a doctor or a a Taco Bell. At first she wanted to be a This year is the first year Mr. for 10 years. She dreamed of was inspired to be a teacher cause learning a second language is so response was “I would say lawyer, but after studying and trying a college professor who taught ornitholo- Hamilton been teaching, but being a teacher since she was and administrator by his much fun and can open up so many overall yes (at least a little few careers, he discovered teaching, and gy (birds). After volunteering and doing he always dreamed of being a a kid. Before she had the sincere desire to help as doors for you!.” She never considered bit). My goal is to help stu- he loved it. He also thought of being an some field work, she decided that she marine biologist when he was dream of becoming a teach- many students as possible. teaching until she was around 20. Even dents learn and grow in math occupational therapist, saying, “I think didn’t like research. When asked if she a kid. His first job as a camp er, she wanted to be a wolf His abilities in mathematics then, she wrestled with if it was what knowledge, as well as other it’s amazing how these professionals feels that she has had an impact on the counselor inspired him to biologist, but she hated EVE- led him to become a math she wanted to do or not. As a kid, she elements of their lives. help people with disabilities or who students that she has taught, her re- become a teacher. When RYTHING science, so that teacher for 7 years, which dreamed of becoming a veterinarian; have been injured find ways to do sponse was “I feel that I am getting asked if he feels that he has dream didn’t last for long. Mr. Robertson has been fueled his passion for helping however, she admits, “unfortunately, I things.” When asked if he feels that he students excited about biology and had an impact on the stu- She loved pretending to be a teaching for 7 years. When students and teachers as we am far too squeamish and sensitive to has had an impact on the students that astronomy. We talk about so many dents that he has taught, his teacher when she was a child; he was a kid he always want- all work together to provide a smells for a career like that.” When he has taught, his response was “I hope topics that are fascinating and able to response was, “There’s not a she used to force her parents ed to be a music teacher, but successful environment for asked if she feels that she has had an so! It is one of the greatest feelings I’ve be used in the real world. I see students doubt in my mind that I and friends to be the stu- he also thought of being a everyone. His only other impact on the students that she has th ever had when a student that I taught excited to learn about diseases and have.” dents. Her English teacher chef. His 6 grade band thought outside of education taught, her response was “I sure hope in the past comes back to visit me.” natural problems that show up in na- inspired her to become what teacher inspired him to be- was being a loan officer at a so! I hope the students who take my Mr. Pentecost just graduated ture.” she is now. When asked if come what he is today: “he bank. When asked if he feels from Radford which means class remember me as a fun class that This year is the first year Mrs. Martin is she feels that she has had an showed me how to play sever- that he has had an impact on this is his first year of teach- they learned a lot of Spanish in. I also teaching ELL (English Language Learn- impact on the students that al instruments and told me if the students that he has ing. He thought about engi- hope that they themselves are inspired ers); however, she been working in she has taught, her response I became a music teacher I taught, his response was “the neering before he wanted to to go onto level two next year, I feel like Fleming since this past January. After was “I hope so. I know there could teach people to play students I have worked with, be a teacher. In fact, when he that would be the biggest compliment.” traveling abroad in France and experi- are a few that remember me. like me.” When asked if he and seen in society after their encing language barriers for the first was a kid, he never thought Mr. Mann is a special ed. teacher at- They used to visit my old feels that he has had an im- public education was fin- time, she knew that she wanted to teach of becoming a teacher, but Fleming. He has been teaching for 7 school and tell me about pact on the students that he ished, have proven to me English as a second language. When she he wanted something math years full time, 3 years as a substitute, so their progress. I always loved has taught, his response was that I have made an impact was a kid, becoming a teacher was the related. His high school alge- it’s 10 years total! As a kid he wanted to seeing my old students and “yes. You don’t always realize on a lot of lives already. It last thing on her mind; all her friends bra 2 teacher inspired him to be a fireman, and he also wanted to be listening to their successes.” it while you are teaching has been a very rewarding wanted to be a teacher while she was become a teacher. When a mortician. That’s what his brother them. It’s always a year or career path and I hope to thinking, “why would you want to be at asked if he feels that he has Mrs. Keefe has been teach- does for a living, but he enjoyed teach- two later that you see them expand that feeling here at school for the rest of your life.?” When had an impact on the stu- ing for 2 years. She always ing more. He was inspired by his mom and they have stories and William Fleming.” asked if she feels that she has had an who was a kindergarten teacher. He 2

Human Interest Human Interest

Sprit Week Teacher Feature By Diana Nguyen, Jazmine Otey, and Natasha Hash. By Courtney Smith

One of the most memorable times during hearing the roar of the crowd as your Mrs. Lloyd was born and raised in Roanoke, sions in life instead of negative ones that our high school lives is spirit week. From team scores the touchdown—-these are the Virginia. She was adopted by a Roanoke City would eventually lead her down the wrong dressing up in your favorite team’s jersey, moments you will remember. This year, in public schools teacher and dispatcher and path. For that reason, Mrs. Lloyd pursued a being twins with your best friend, dressing 2015, William Fleming High school training officer for the Roanoke City 911 Cen- degree in teaching at Roanoke College. She your tackiest for wacky tacky day, throw- strove to make spirit week a moment that ter as an infant. Mrs. Lloyd now has a great graduated from Roanoke in 2006 and began ing back to your favorite decade, or most will always live with its colonels. relationship with her birth father and half sib- teaching here at Fleming in 2007. She has importantly, showing school spirit, these lings which she visits at least once a year. now been teaching here for 8 years with many are the moments you’ll never forget. Sit- Growing up in a home that supports the arts, more to come. ting on the bleachers in the cold, crisp air, Lloyd began piano classes at the age of 4 and cheering the team on with your friends, continued until she was 21. Lloyd would de- scribe her childhood in 3 words: “Follow God Always”. In high school, she participated in Homecoming many plays and musicals here at Fleming. Mrs. Lloyd’s favorite memory is fishing with her By Deja Boyd father; even if they didn’t catch any fish, she Dancing our night away at “A Night in the City” just enjoyed being around him and spending homecoming dance, one can say it meant a lot to quality time together. When Mrs. Lloyd was a all of us, but especially the class of 2016! This senior at Fleming, her art teacher had a signif- icant influence on her life, helping her devel- dance opened doors for freshmen, started a new op a love for art, new skills, and valuable life path for sophomores and juniors, and closed the lessons. They helped her make positive deci- door for seniors at their last high school dance.

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Academics Academics

By Jazmine Otey Planning for the Future Written by Jewell Howell , Edited by Jazmine Otey Colonels Critique Sols Many seniors or students in general go through a great tend Virginia Western for two years tuition free and Within our state’s government, a new lingering exterminated. Caitlyn argues that Sols aren’t a very deal of confusion in regards to their future and what then transfer to an in-state college of their choice. Be question has been born in regards to whether or not accurate measurement of student knowledge and decisions to make. Some want to do the CCAP pro- sure to meet the February 27, 2015 deadline applica- Sols should continue to be mandated; when ques- that it’s only extra stress on students and teachers. gram, some want to go straight to a university, and tion for submissions. Look on the Virginia Western tioned about the controversy at hand, Fleming Colo- “It’s not what you learn but what you memorize,” others are apathetic towards such matters. website for more information. nels had a myriad of intriguing views and percep- she says. She believes that some teachers only focus However, despite what your situation Shawn Lewis, a math teacher at William Flem- tions on whether or not Virginia’s school district on the upcoming Sol at the end of the year rather may be, there’s a great chance that many ing High School, however, went straight to the should remain obligated to take the state wide test. than encouraging their students to expand on the college opportunities await you within four-year university, Virginia Tech. He states knowledge at hand. When asked how taking Sols the great state of Virginia. So don’t sit Ms. Stevens, an AP English teacher of William that he loved it and that it expanded his mind- away could possibly affect students, she stated that back because of fear; get involved and Fleming High-school, believes that Sols shouldn’t set. The hardest part for him was maintaining some students wouldn’t be as worried. find out all that you can. be exterminated but instead merely “revamped” for time, but it didn't take long for him to adapt. improvement. Stevens argues that Sol tests are not a Mr. Freeman, the principal of William Fleming Ms. Lisa King, secretary of Coulter Hall, Any information you need for a college of your fair assessment for everyone, and she is concerned High-School, strongly believes that Sols should not attended Virginia Western. She claims interest, can be found on its website. Be sure to that Sols don’t prepare students for the real world. be exterminated and overall remain the same. Free- that this served as her “safety net into the check out their application deadlines, offered “Everything isn’t multiple choice. Sols aren’t teach- man argues that Sols are necessary assessments that real world.” Virginia Western makes it so scholarships, etc.; you are advised to submit ing students to problem solve,” Stevens says, test a student’s success and achievements. “There that people that may be struggling finan- college applications before Christmas break . “although, the addition of technology-enhanced has to be an accountability level,” he repeatedly cially are able to go to college and be Overall, college serves as a great experience and offers items are a step in the right direction.” When ques- states. He recalls his high– school years when successful. Through the CCAP program, also known not only many great opportunities to succeed in your tioned about how getting rid of Sols could possibly “Sols” weren’t required and the drastic negative as the Community College Access Program, students destined career, but many memorable moments. It may affect teachers she believes that it could have both impact it made on the students that didn’t take it. with a 2.5 GPA or higher are offered a chance to at- or may not be for you but at least give it a try. positive and negative benefits. She claims that some He claims that many of his fellow students didn’t teachers could go back to how they’re used to even make it to college. When asked whether or not teaching, without the pressure of standardized tests. he believes Sols prepare students for the real world, Written by Jewell Howell , Edited by Jazmine Otey Money, Money, Money Whereas other teachers could become lost and un- he replied that he believes some do. He states that Personal Finance is designed to equip students with you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of motivated without a clear goal to reach. math courses teach critical thinking and decision making skills which have a lot to do with real life the proper knowledge they need for managing markets, finance, leadership skills, operations, in- Caitlyn Whorley, an excelling student of William problems. funds within the real world. Mr. Stone, the Personal formational systems, policy and strategy. Fleming high-school, believes that Sols should be Finance teacher, states that too many kids are grad- uating with no finance skills in regards to knowing how to manage their credit and funds. The Person- Virginia Government questions whether or al Finance class ensures that before you graduate not Sol tests should continue to be mandated.

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Clubs Clubs

By Kyndra Evans By Courtney Smith Yearbook FBLA By Kaeonya Mitchell According to Mr. and take the right proce- Future Business $20 fee. Chess Gamers Guild By Hannah Culverhouse Spangler, he is dures to see what needs to Leaders of America, also Members get to list their Chess is an intense game intellectual gameplay. The Gamer’s Guild is are admitted after 3:45 very fond of edit- be done to fix the problem known as FBLA, is one membership on job and that requires a lot of Students meet with Mr. a club centered around without a valid excuse. ing the yearbook. Not only at hand. When asked what of the oldest and largest college applications, skill, practice, and focus. Workman in room 1125 the “geekery” that ex- With games such as does he enjoy the process, challenges might he and national career organiza- improve their chances at The chess club’s instruc- every Thursday at 3:45 ists within the walls of Vanguard, Yugio, but he states that it is very the rest of the people help- tions with a goal to pre- scholarships, have the tor, Mr. Workman, has and stay until 4:45. Once William Fleming High. Pokémon, and many important. The hefty task ing with the yearbook pare students for a suc- opportunity for exclusive been playing chess for every month, students Specifically designed board games, this of editing the yearbook face, he boldly states that cessful future. Students scholarships, and attend six years. He brings his gather together for a to test your gaming club’s main agenda is isn't an easy one and ac- they are willing to take on in grades 9-12 can join if meetings and confer- many years of practice chess competition to test skills and strengths, for you to have a good cording to him sometimes any challenge that comes they’re taking or have ences. Applications can and skill to students so their wits. The first com- these meetings are time. Also, once a mistakes are made. How- their way. already taken any fi- be picked up in room that they can learn to petition will be held on every Friday at month, we bring in ever, he claims that when nance, computer or web 1119 from Mrs. Pohl- play better and learn October 24th at Fallon promptly 3:30 in gaming consoles and this occurs, instead of pan- design class along with a man. focusing skills through Park Elementary. Mr.Lewis’ classroom play games on popular icking they remain calm (number 1006). Every- systems such as the X- Acapella By Nick Adams one is welcome, how- box, PlayStation, Wii By Diana Nguyen ever no new visitors and more. DECA The WFHS Acapella mend songs to sing. Next, DECA, a group led by Sha- coming competitions. Stu- Club is a vivid and di- one of the leaders of the By Jazmine Otey NHS By Deja Boyd ron Lawrence, prepares dents attend four competi- verse group of students. group will play the karao- Gospel Choir The National Honors Soci- room, This year, William Flem- praise, and life. We all emerging leaders and entre- tions a year; district, state, Even though there’re less ke version of the song on ety is specifically designed the clubs main goal is to ing’s High School Gospel have struggles, but the preneurs for careers in mar- regional, and international. than twenty members, YouTube, allowing the for well achieving, sopho- encourage students to be Choir will indulge in word is what we should keting, finance, hospitality, The only requirements for this group sings as if club to follow along with more students with a 3.0 active participants within many fun and productive have faith in to get us and management in high becoming a member of DE- there’re hundreds. If you the lyrics. The club has GPA or higher. There is a our community. Through activities as they try out through.” For perfor- schools and colleges around CA is if you have taken a were to stand outside of fun whether it’s a gloomy membership fee of $30 community service hours, for competitions, travel mance information, the globe. As a member, marketing class or if you the choir room door dur- and rainy day or a burn- and with this payment you NHS emphasizes scholar- on the road to various please listen to school students participate in DE- are currently taking the ing practice, you would ing hot one. If you are will receive a stole to go ship, character, leadership, cities, and minister to announcements and look CA activities, attend confer- class. Along with the $25 hear the melodious col- interested and would like with your graduation and service. other states. Mr. Williams for flyers around the ences, exercise leadership fee, students get a DECA laboration of Acapella to join, meetings are eve- gown. Meeting every states, “We’re an organi- school and community! skills, and network. Stu- polo shirt. members singing their ry Friday from 3:45 to other Thursday at prompt- zation that have come to dents meet monthly, or hearts out. In the Acapel- 5:00. Just show up and ly 3:30 in Ms. Stevens worship through song, weekly if there are any up- la Club, you are given the you’ll officially be in. opportunity to recom-

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Sports Sports

JV Football Varsity Football “Fleming’s football team is growing each day,” Ath- E.C. Glass High School 27-16 Our JV Football game with the same amount letic Director Coach Shepherdson said. The begin- William Fleming High School 33-14 team had a slightly better of points that they had won ning of the season started out slow, but the team is season than our Lady Colo- just the week before, our boys William Fleming High School 12-6 making more touchdowns and scoring more as the William Byrd High School 26-6 nels with a record of 3-7 with won against Alleghany with season continues. Shepherdson believes that his William Fleming High School 34-0 Staunton River High School 38-20 wins against Staunton Riv- a close score of 28-23. End- team of young athletes will progress even more as Lord Botetourt High School 59-18 er, Rockbridge County, and ing the season on a loss the season advances. He has confidence that his William Fleming High School 19-7 Alleghany. The win against against Northside in a game team has the potential to make the state champion- William Fleming High School 19-3 Staunton River ended with a with the score of 22-43, our ships and that they have what it takes to bring it Rockbridge County High School 49-0 Northside High School 35-13 score of 40-20; this was the fellow Colonels still contin- home for the team. first win for our Colonels’ ued to try and work hard William Fleming High School 49-0 Finally, our Varsity Foot- season was against EC Glass after senior night including: Deontre football team after a 4-game every single week when they ball team ended their season with a the loss against our rivals the Pat- Brown, Deandre Gill, Lajuan losing streak. This was an stepped foot onto the field. Alleghany High School Unknown record of 4-6 with wins against rick Henry Patriots. After the win of Greene, Jay’Ronn Lovelace, Darrius amazing win for our JV Whether they were home at Franklin County, EC Glass, the 27-16 against Glass, our guys came Bratton, Batiek Parker, Tyrell Ad- young men. The win against the Colonels’ Stadium or homecoming game against Rock- home with the win. Then after the ams, Damonta Richardson, Denzel Rockbridge was a steal for away at different schools, William Fleming High School 43-22 bridge County, and finally the win homecoming game where there were English, Jordan Sparks, Isaiah our guys with a win of 49-0, they continued to put work in against Alleghany. Our fellow Colo- plenty of students cheering the team Yeatts, Gary Brammer, Jamar but after losing their next each game. nel men may not have won the final on, the Colonels ended the game with Francois, and finally William game that would have taken them to a win of 33-0. The guys were ex- Thurman. Throughout the season a playoffs, but they still worked hard tremely happy about that after they few of the players were put through MVP PLAYERS every game when they ran out onto won the homecoming game and they injury including Darrius Bratton, a After asking Martin about the number of players on of his players as if they're his own sons. But love is the field through the banner that our went the next evening to the home- UVA commit, and also Batiek Par- the team I asked him which team player specifically tough; he makes sure that they eat nutritiously, stay Lady Colonel cheerleaders were hold- coming dance. Finally the last home ker. But at the end of the season fel- grows every day and becomes better. His response on top of their schoolwork, and get plenty of prac- ing to support our football team. The game of the season and also senior low Colonels ended their season with was, and I quote “They all grow every single day, tice and rest. win against Franklin County was night, the game ended in a win a 4-6 season, and all students are and I hope all of them grow!” the first win of the season after our against Alleghany on the cold, crisp proud of our Colonels because all After his 27 years of coaching, Coach Martin said guys lost the previous week against night before Halloween. The score students try to show some sort of that his greatest memory with the football team is Jefferson Forest with a score of 14- ended 19-3 where the Colonels took school spirit whether they are wear- when the entire team went to the hospital to visit 64; our guys ended the FC game with the win away from Alleghany. Also, ing blue and gold on game days or someone that was ill. He loves each and every one a win of 45-7 which was a steal for that night there were many seniors actually sitting out in the cold on the our guys. Also the second win of our who had been recognized on their nights of the games.

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Sports Sports

JV Volleyball Varsity Volleyball By Natasha Hash By Natasha Hash

9/22/15 0-3 Varsity Volleyball had almost the same fate as our 9/22/15—0-2 Away vs. William Byrd Only winning one game this season was — Away vs. William Byrd fellow JV Volleyball team with only one win 9/24/15—0-2 Rockbridge County a heartbreaking thing to see for our JV 9/24/15—0-3 Rockbridge County against, again, George Washington. Our Lady Volleyball team this fall. The win Colonels won with a score of 3-1 and they contin- 10/1/15—0-2 Alleghany against George Washington was the 9/29/15—0-3 Away vs. Lord Botetourt only win our JV team had this year. But ued to persevere through the entire season. Also a 10/5/15—2-0 WIN George Washington 10/1/15—0-3 Alleghany no matter what the outcome and the couple of games were rescheduled for the varsity volleyball team that were unable to get onto the 10/6/15—0-2 Away vs. Northside score ended up being, our Lady Colo- 10/5/15—3-1 WIN George Washington nels kept their confidence up and contin- scores in the tables above, but after seeing a few 10/8/15—0-2 Away vs. Staunton River ued to persevere through the entire sea- 10/6/15—0-3 Away vs. Northside players and speaking to them about the season and also about the coach they said they enjoyed the 10/13/15—UNKNOWN Away vs. Magna Vista son. Even after a couple of games were 10/8/15—1-3 Away vs. Staunton River rescheduled due to inclement weather, team and the coach and also the way they were 10/13/15—0-3 Away vs. Magna Vista 10/15/15—0-2 William Byrd they continued through their sea- brought together because of volleyball. son. With a 1-11 record the volleyball 10/15/15—0-3 William Byrd 10/20/15—0-2 Away vs. Rockbridge A few players will graduate this year, but hope to team did not qualify for playoffs but they County 10/20/15—0-3 Away vs. Rockbridge continue playing volleyball. TK Poindexter wants continued to try and worked hard all 10/22/15—0-2 Lord Botetourt County to continue her volleyball career at Randolph Col- throughout the season. 10/22/15—0-3 Lord Botetourt lege in Lynchburg, VA. Other graduating players 10/27/15—0-2 Away vs. Alleghany 10/27/15—0-3 Away vs. Alleghany include Alexis Owen and Chinweoke Ugochukwu, but at this moment, sources do not know their 10/29/15—0-2 Northside 10/29/15- Northside plans and if they plan on continuing their career UNKNOWN in volleyball.

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Arts Arts

William Fleming High School Presents Nevermore Fifty Shades of Art By Caitlyn Whorley The Sound of Music By Caitlyn Whorley In art foundations you will build basic skills and devel- By Diana Nguyen op an artistic vocabulary. There is a focus on elements and key This year’s band instructor, Mr. Stan- Nevermore, a play written by Julian Wiles, is show on October 23rd and 24th. School shows took principles of drawing. Although the projects are mainly teacher ley, strongly believes that constant evaluation about the final days of Edgar Allen Poe’s life. Poe place during 3rd block on October 22nd and 23rd. guided, you are encouraged to approach projects in your own crea- and change is the way any ensemble survives. He was a writer of a dark genre, his stories and poems tive way. Art II: Drawing builds on your skills learned in Founda- is constantly working to make positive changes always veered to a macabre side. In September 1849 tions as you learn even more skills. There is heavy focus on draw- for band. Mr. Stanley is responsible not only for Poe was supposed to have boarded a ship to New ing from life. Projects grow more independent of teacher influence teaching individual classes and activities in the York City- five days later he was found delirious on as the year goes on and you develop your own artistic style. Art the streets of Baltimore where he later died. The last school day, he is also responsible for working III: Painting builds on skills learned in Foundations and Drawing days of Poe’s life are still very much a mystery, with multiple ensembles, rehearsing after school, with lots of repetition and emphasis on drawing from life. You will though there is much speculation about what hap- planning trips, organizing performances, fund- also be able to experiment with abstract work as you develop your pened. raisers, and many other things. Stanley’s top own artistic style. This class puts a lot of emphasis on your person- three goals for the band this year are; to produce al style and developing as an artist with experimental projects. William Fleming’s Theatre Company put together a a full-length, competitive marching band show, spectacular show for the fall season. The theatre de- You will start to build a portfolio as you connect to the world of establish essential musical fundamentals for each partment collaborated with the dance and ceramics contemporary art. student musician, and prepare a successful con- classes to build a great set and give us an incredible Ceramics: cert program for the band’s assessment in March performance. You don’t necessarily have to be willing Now, the William Fleming Theatre Company is put- 2016. The band, mostly marching band, is con- to jump on stage and cry on command to be a part of ting on a new show for us. Fleming’s actors will per- What is clay and how does it work? In beginning ceramics you stantly performing throughout the fall in middle the production. form “Once On This Island”, a tropically themed mu- will learn the steps to make clay as well as glazing techniques to schools and football games. As marching band sical. The star-crossed love story of Ti Moune is told create. You will learn hand binding techniques with teacher guided season begins to wind down, the Jazz-Ensemble Nevermore was suggested to Mr. V, William Flem- to a frightened girl during a storm on a Caribbean projects as you develop skills. Advanced ceramics is a more stu- will begin in late October. Last year, Jazz band ing’s theatre director, many years ago and he has dent guided class where you build on previous skills learned in island. The tantalizing story and the spectacular musi- only performed in the spring concert and played chose this year to take on the challenge. The talented beginning ceramics. This involved, physical art from is a great cal numbers will come to life on stage this spring. in several community events. This year, Stanley cast was more than ecstatic to put on a great show for way to express yourself. hopes Jazz band will be performing some music everyone. The dark, suspenseful nature of the play for the winter concert in December. Stanley be- tied in perfectly with the Halloween season. Photography: lieves that student leaders are an important part Intro to photography exposes you to the history of photography of the band’s success. He looks for leaders who The play is full of a variety of characters, some to and various methods for taking pictures. You explore photography are always ready to help out and are always do- love and some to hate. The mystery of Poe’s death is as an art from rather than just “taking pictures.” You also learn to ing the right thing. “Their actions often make or explored as the actors portray what was going on, and work with a darkroom, Photoshop, and older methods of photog- what was going through Poe’s head before he turned break the morale and motivation of the rest of the raphy. In Advanced Photography you focus mainly on modern up in Baltimore. ensemble as we strive for commitment to excel- digital photography with advanced camera and Photoshop tech- lence,” he said. In October, members of the band niques. You also explore special effects, exposure control, and The show opened at 7:00 PM on October 22nd at Wil- will perform a “chair audition,” a playing test studio lighting tactics. These classes help you develop good com- liam Fleming High School. There was a 7:00 PM that helps determine the principal chairs, or sec- position and improve your skills as a photographer. tion leaders, for the symphonic band.

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Book Review (Spoiler Alert) By Kyndra Evans 30 DAYS OF NIGHT Advice Column Published by IDW Publishing, this horror miniseries is of them. There were only a few people who actually survived. Eben Dear Nosey Nick, mine has been working with a twist to them. with Mr. Barnes almost Sometimes I play video based on a small town in Burrow, Alaska. Every winter, the town could have been one of them, but he got tired of everyone having Nosey I have a C in biology and I don’t know how to every day after school games or search the prepares to deal with 30 days without sunlight. Some family mem- to hide from the vampires so he injected himself with vampire blood bring it back up. I have so that he can get his internet. The readers bers usually like to stay behind, and the rest choose to go some- and went to fight the head vampire. Even though he got pretty Nick tried to bring in late grade up. might not know who you where else with better weather. The ones who stay in town think all hurt, he killed the head vampire. Unfortunately for him when the work because I did not -Nosey Nick are, but since I know you, I will give you spe- they have to do to survive the winter is to stay indoors, keep eve- sun rose he died because of what he did to himself. pay attention to the homework. The teacher cial advice. You should rything locked down, and stay warm. It starts off with a positive really start listening to does not tell us when or Dear Nosey Nick, new bands and artists. vibe, but the ones who stayed behind do not have any clue about what the homework is You can also start re- what is headed their way. The sheriff and also one of the main and I did not pay atten- With all of the madness writing fairy tales with a tion to this at the begin- going on in this world, characters Eben Olemaun try to do everything they can to keep the twist and give them out ning of the semester. what is a good escape? town safe, but when he hears that ‘’things” are coming towards the as weekly fan-fiction. Dear Reader, After a few days I real- Anonymous ized what I did wrong, For something more town, he thinks it is pretty much a joke and that everyone will be but it was too late; I had challenging that’ll take safe no matter what. He soon finds out the hard way that it was not I am Nosey Nick, I am a D in the class. So I did you mind away from the the go-to person for Dear Anonymous, a joke at all. A large group of ravenous vampires surprise the whole all the work I could and madness is a weekly when you need help. I town by showing up and slaughtering almost all brought it back up to a hike or a weekly run in love when people send in The madness of the C , but my mom expects the park. page long letters ex- world affects all of us in me to have a B or high- Movie Review plaining everything about different ways. Some of By Josiah Price er. What should I do. With Love, R.I.P.D their problem, but I also us enjoy the madness Zakai. Nosey Nick love when people ask and embrace it as This movie is a sci-fi bad graphics. With that being stat- comedy movie that is rated PG-13 ed, I think this movie is finely simple questions. Don’t something natural. Some Dear Zakai, and includes lead actors Ryan Reyn- written and has lots of potential be afraid to ask for help, people are just stuck in You need to be the per- olds and Jeff Bridges. Ryan Reyn- for a second movie. or I’ll be nosey and take the middle of the mad- son who makes the first olds plays the role of Nick, the your problems and solve ness just dealing with it. move. Talk to the average modern day cop who gets be- them for you. You and I are a part of teacher and ask if you trayed and killed by his partner the people who want to can stay after school who Nick kills with help from his escape the madness. and work on some of the after-life partner Roy, played by What I do to escape is work you got bad grades Jeff Bridges. This movie in my per- write stories based on on. A close friend of spective is a very underrated movie past events in my life

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Quote of the Day “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more Poetry With Jazmine and Diana eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contri- tion, and of unspeakable love.” Lean Untitled Lean a bit closer to my ear, -Washington Irving How selfish it was, Tell me I have nothing to fear. For me to fall in love with the sea, Place your hand on my beating heart, Knowing every wave only ended in a crash, Comic Strip We’re in too deep to fall apart. Weeping like the willow tree, And nothing could ever bring it back [to me] You’ll be nothing without me. You’ll come crawling to my door, -S.R.A But I’ll leave it closed; Unlike before.

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Into the oval I see,

My biggest fan, my greatest competitor, The expectations are unobtainable,

Looking back with confidence, Set high by the best,

Mighty, strong, and wise. I stare into the glass,

Wanting nothing less

Inside the reflection is obvious, But to succeed.

Great things are coming! -T

Racing swiftly, creeping up,

Waiting to be proven right.

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Horoscopes By Hannah Culverhouse

Aries– Gemini– Leo– mistake. time with you. cause you tend to over trust people. Sudoku Mar. 21-Apr 19 May 21-Jun 20 Jul 23- Scopio Capricorn– You begin to – By Josiah Price This week, you're Someone will ask Aug 22 Dec 22– Jan think you should- challenged to you a very im- Oct 23—Nov 21 19 n't meet anyone You find out come with a portant question You are intro- new because it 9 8 6 more about a part A friend plays a theme for a and you will puz- duced to your will only lead to in the school play joke on you and school project. zle over what best friend’s boy- heartbreak, but and begin collab- you become very However, you get answer to give. friend/girlfriend don’t despair. 5 7 8 9 4 orating on the angry because it impatient and Take some time and become jeal- special effects. interrupts your ruin it. Slow down and think out the ous of all the 7 4 train of thought. this week and let decision you need Virgo– attention your You need to learn your creativity to make. friend is giving 7 7 5 Aug 23- to be less serious flow. them. Don’t be- Cancer– Sep 22 and have more come green with 4 9 7 6 Taurus– fun. Jun 21-Jul 22 You decide to try envy though– be 6 1 8 Apr 20-May 20 a new market you happy for your Aquarius– You aren't able to found out about friend! This week, you go find much of Jan 20– Feb 18 3 6 2 7 recently and find out with friends your homework Sagittarius that the organic This week, you'll and see a beauti- this week. You – 4 6 5 1 food is both inex- tire of how many ful piece of jewel- realize that your pensive and deli- Nov 22– Dec 21 people you view ry you have to backpack needs 5 7 9 cious. as incompetent have, but you to go through a You promise a lot and need some don’t have the little spring clean- Libra– to your friend, time alone. Take money for it. You ing, and you find who is coming to Sep 23– Oct 22 a few hours alone Directions: will learn about something you stay for the week- and be with your saving your mon- lost long ago. One of your best end at your Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces. Within the rows own thoughts. ey and being friends betrays house, but you and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spaces). patient for the you and you a cant get every- finer things. cary a hard thing done in Pisces– Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs to be grudge. But, you time. Don’t be

have to find it in disappointed Feb 19– filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating any your heart to however; your Mar 20 numbers within the row, column or square. forgive them- friend will just A new friend will because it was a love spending betray you be-

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