The Bowen Arr w

Spring Issue Third Edition 2013 Bowen teachers take over the neighborhood! CHICAGO TEACHERS INSIDE OUT PROJECT In This Issue By Aaliyah Travis Imagine running into your Brian Charest. He began having of Bowen teachers placed Blood Drive p.4 teacher outside of the school build- conversations with his students on along Commercial Avenue. Ceasar Chavez p. 5 ing; weird right? Now picture see- the role teachers play in society Chicago Teachers: Inside Out JROTC Ball p. 6 ing their portraits blown up through- and came up with the idea to start Project is a city-wide effort to bring Opinion p.7 out your neighborhood. That is the citywide public art show. teachers back to their positive light, reminding people of the important Horoscopes p. 7 exactly what happened the morning Brought to life by the South Poetry Month p. 9 role teachers play within our of Saturday, February 23rd. Chicago Chamber of Commerce communities. Student Spotlight p. 10 The idea came about from executive director Mark Walden, Boilermaker Sports p.12 former Bowen teacher, and current the public art show featured black continued on p 3 UIC English-education professor, and white, life- sized head shots

Taking over Commercial Avenue. The faces of Bowen teachers displayed on the side of the South Chicago Chamber of Commerce building, from left to right: Coach Nelson, Mrs. Love, Coach Wilson, Ms. Kilcoyne, Mr. Chinnery, Mr. McGhee, Mrs. Smith, Ms. Stanley, Mr. Stabler, Mr.Vocal, Mrs. Holloway, Mr. Espinosa, Mr. McLaughlin, Mrs. Rodriguez, Mr. Beckford, Mrs. McKinley. Teacher Belief Statements Coach Nelson: Having Mrs. Smith: I Mrs. Holloway: I be- committed my adult life to believe teaching is about lieve our students are a re- Calendar inspiring and motivating empowering students to flection of ourselves. Good or youth through physical find their voice. Through bad, they give us little things 5/3 Softball vs. Harper education and sports, I feel education, students learn to of what we do or don’t do. 5/4 Baseball vs. DuSable humbled by those who I engage in and communicate They serve as walking reflec- 5/8 Half Day of School have coached and taught with the rest of the world. I tions of what we still need to 5/9 Softball vs. Corliss who have gone on to college am here to bring my students do. 5/13Softball vs. Julian and become strong, diverse, to that point. Mr. McLaughlin: Great 5/17 Spring Play aspiring, successful adults. teachers reveal the talents of 5/27 Memorial Day Holiday all students! No Classes Ms. Kilcoyne: Teach- Mr. Vocal: Teaching ing is about nurturing the has taught me to be more Mr. Beckford: I’ll bring the young minds and hearts of understanding of other skills, you bring the spark. my students, inspiring the people’s feelings and

uninspired, empowering interests. Patience will take James H. Bowen Mrs. Estrada: Teaching the powerless, and creating you a long way in teaching. takes a love for learning. High School positive energy. 2710 E 89th ST Chicago, Illinois 60617 Start on Time Has Some Students on Edge Phone: (773) 535-7650 By Jayan Ordonez and staff writers www.bowenhs.org Before, there was chaos in The number of hall sweeps Principal the halls- students were roaming a student gets determines the Ms. Jennifer L. Kirmes around and going to class when punishment. Three sweeps result in they wanted to. Now, things have a lunch detention , six result in a 1 Vice Principal changed. The introduction of the hour Saturday detention , nine- a Mrs. Nia Abdullah hall sweeps began on April 11th, 2 hour Saturday detention , twelve- an initiative to get students out of an in-school suspension , fifteen- an the halls and to class on time. out of school suspension. Mrs. Abdullah, along with a Now, the halls are much Signs posted throughout the hallways to remind students to get to class on time. group of teachers and staff known better, students are getting to class as the Foundations Team, came up on time, and teachers have fewer There are separate opinions with the idea of the hall sweep. The interruptions because of tardies. In throughout the school from the hall sweep would occur after the fact, student tardies to class have students and teachers, but whether bell rings for the next period , and if been cut in half since the sweeps we like it or not, it’s in effect. So get students are still in the hallway, they began. to class on time,-you don’t want to will be forced to go to a classroom Some students are outraged get swept! on the floor they were caught, swipe by this new initiative, yet others their I.D., get a tardy pass and a think it’s a good thing. *see p. 7 for more opinions on the teacher escort to class. sweeps

--2-> Bowen Arrow Third Edition Spring 2013 --3-> The Bowen Arrow Editorial Policy THE BOWEN ARROW is the official student- Pricipal’s Message By Chanel Lewis produced medium of news and information Black History Celebration published by Bowen High School students. THE BOWEN ARROW has been established Dear Boilermakers, Bowen students and staff as a designated public forum for student editors celebrated black culture with a to inform and educate their readers as well as Spring is finally here and am I and running. Even though it was st for the discussion of issues of concern to their program held on Friday, March 1 , audience. It will not be reviewed or restrained so proud of all the great stuff difficult to create such a major in the auditorium. by school officials prior to publication or happening at Bowen! I was change, it is so great to know that As the audience entered, distribution. Advisers may—and should—coach and discuss content during the writing process. especially impressed by the way our students are getting more quality the song Change is Going to Come Juniors handled themselves during time in classrooms as a result of played, while video clips showed Because the school does not engage in prior review, and the content of THE BOWEN PSAE Testing last week. The class this new initiative. images of important moments in ARROW is determined by and reflects only the of 2014 was on time, focused, and black history. The JROTC color views of the student staff and not school officials confident that their teachers had or the school itself, its student editorial board I am so looking forward to all of guards led the pledge and anthem, and responsible student staff members assume prepared them to be successful the other exciting events that will Lift Every Voice and Sing. complete legal and financial liability for the on the important exam. Congrats between -- I am thrilled and honored content of the publication. take place at Bowen this spring Arielle Anderson was to our amazing junior class and from an original production from to be able to share it all with our the host and introduced “African The poms dress in traditional African attire for their salute to black history. Shaquita Booker, Arielle Anderson Student journalists may use print and electronic their equally amazing teachers! incredible Bowen community. Dance” performed by the pom- and Ladrea Johnson media to report news and information, our fabulous Drama Club to Half- “I liked the assembly because to communicate with other students and Cap for the class of 2015 to prom, pom team. The next presentation individuals, to ask questions of and consult I also want to congratulate the To a great spring! was Ms. Kirmes and Mrs. Abdullah I think it was very inspirational for with experts and to gather material to meet their luncheon and commencement for Foundations Team for their hard African Americans,” said senior newsgathering and research needs. our SENIORS and everything in introducing the wrestling team work getting START on Time up Ms. Kirmes and presenting awards for student Jayda White. THE BOWEN ARROW and its staff are Aaliyah Travis and Krystal protected by and bound to the principles of the achievement. First Amendment and other protections and Next, Ms. Young led the Curly, both seniors, liked the limitations afforded by the Constitution and the performance from the pom-pom various laws and court decisions implementing choir in “musical reflections.” The those principles. girls sang The Reason Why I Sing team to Run Away Love because, “it is true and it inspired young THE BOWEN ARROW will not publish any and Imagining Me by Kirk Franklin, material determined by student editors or the and the boys sang Wade in the women and men.” student editorial board to be unprotected, that Water. Then, the pom-pom team Overall, the assembly was is, material that is libelous, obscene, materially a good time and everyone enjoyed disruptive of the school process, an unwarranted By Aaliyah Travis came out with a special story dance INSIDE OUT continued from froont page invasion of privacy, a violation of copyright or performance “Runaway Love.” themselves. a promotion of products or services unlawful (illegal) as to minors as defined by state or The Bowen project The pom-pon team takes a bow after their crowd- pleasing performance federal law. began last year when teachers Definitions and examples for the above instances took photos and submitted belief of unprotected speech can be found in Law of statements about teaching and Bowen Stocks on the Rise the Student Press published by the Student Press their profession. Money was By Jazzi Stewart Law Center. raised to produce the photos and The editorial board, which consists of the staff’s volunteers, including Principal student editors, will determine the content, Kirmes, helped to set up the Students in all his classes Mr.Zayer said, “This is including all unsigned editorials. The views Mr. Zayer and his Business stated in editorials represent that of a majority of exhibit in time for the February and Entrepreneurship students entered the contest and played the an awesome feeling. It feels good the editorial board. Signed columns or reviews unveiling. practiced investing in the stock Stock Market Game. The students to see my students succeed.” represent only the opinion of the author. People didn’t really market, and it sure paid off with began the contest at the beginning The winners of the contest understand why the teachers went THE BOWEN ARROW may accept letters to Bowen earning the 1st, 2nd, 7th of the semester and were given a will be going to Chicago Board the editor, guest columns and news releases from on strike or realize what teachers students, faculty, administrators, community actually do on a daily basis. and 14th ranks in our region in this portfolio of $100,000 to invest of Trade located downtown for residents and the general public. We ask that semester’s Stock Market Game. They had to make money by the May 7th, 2013 session. The letters to the editor, guest columns or other After the normal school day is submissions be 300 words or less and contain completed, teachers continue their trading, selling, and buying stocks. team will present a PowerPoint the author’s name, address and signature. All work tutoring students, grading His first period class placed Thegroup that earned the most profit to members of the board and nd, st submissions will be verified. Mr. Zayer, Mrs. White, and Ms. Irrizary are featured in the window of a 2 and his fourth period placed 1 from their investments determined over 200 others outlining the business at 89th and Commercial Avenue. THE BOWEN ARROW editorial board reserves place. Our top team, Luis Morales, the winners. strategies they used to win the the right to withhold a letter or column or other Ciji Moss, Sientia Bingham, Dejah 1st Place regional winners papers, creating lesson plans, and will get people talking about the game. submission and/or return it for revision if it Mitchell, Rudolph Johnson, Sibel This is Mr. Zayer’s first time “This has changed our Sientia, Luis, and Kiana have contains unprotected speech or grammatical attending after- school functions, ways we might better support and the competitive edge. errors that could hamper its meaning. Deadlines Daniel, and Kiana Cooks placed playing the game and to place in the meetings, or additional classes. honor the work that teachers do.” future outlook on how to invest our for letters and columns will be determined by 14th in the entire state! regionals is a great accomplishment. each year’s student staff, allowing sufficient This project allows the Thanks to South Side money,” said the team. time for verification of authorship prior to community another opportunity Chamber of Commererce, Steel publication. to see their children’s teachers and City Furniture, U.S. Bank, Sleep Staff members will strive to correct errors prior hear their voices outside of the Lab, and the entire community for to publication; however, if the editorial board classroom. supporting this project. By Elezha Hudson and Jayda White determines a significant error is printed, the Best Buddies at Bowen editorial board will determine the manner and “The purpose of the project Check out more photos of timeliness of a correction. is to reframe the way teachers are your favorite teachers on facebook Ms. Kirmes organizes and prepares the talked about and understood in the {chicago teacchers: inside out The staff of THE BOWEN ARROW will strive There are also more one- photos for the big reveal. media. Our hope is that this project project} to report all issues in a legal, objective, accurate to-one activities held twice a and ethical manner, according to the Canons of Professional Journalism developed by the teacher belief statements month where a buddy pair will Society for Professional Journalists. The Canons decide together what activity of Professional Journalism include a code of ethics concerning accuracy, responsibility, Mrs. Gray: As a Ms. Flowers: A Mrs.Gonzales: they would like to participate in. integrity, conflict of interest, impartiality, fair They attend school sports events, play, freedom of the press, independence, teacher, I believe that my true teacher is one whose Teaching is more than just a sensationalism, personal privacy, obstruction of students should be motivated influence and inspiration job. It is an all-encompassing eat lunch together, join different justice, creditability and advertising. and inspired to explore and reaches far beyond the commitment...Our students clubs at school, and just spend The adviser will not act as a censor or determine make the world at large their classroom for years to come. take over our lives, because time with each other. the content of the paper. The adviser will offer classroom: learning without they need us to give them One recent event was a trip to advice and instruction, following the Code of The Brookfield Zoo. Ethics for Advisers established by the Journalism boundaries. Mr. Zayer: Teaching our all. Education Association as well as the Canons of means opening eyes to new A Best Buddies Day at The “A monkey rolled their eyes at Mr. Cook chats with a pair of buddies at the Best Buddies Meet Professional Journalism. School officials shall Brookfield Zoo me,” said one of the buddies. In and Greet held this past March. not fire or otherwise discipline advisers for Sgt. Newton: Teaching frontiers. You can achieve Mrs. White: I believe content in student media that is determined and is about pouring your heart anything you put your mind addition to visiting the animals, published by the student staff. that every student can learn “Best Buddies” is an in- students saw the dolphin show and soul out to students and to! Mr. Cook: Teaching something, somehow, some THE BOWEN ARROW will not avoid helping them learn. is a way to put your imprint ternational social club that pairs and one student caught the bull Best Buddies is a suc- The program always wel- publishing a story solely on the basis of possible way. My goal is to help them students together,” says Best Bud- from the dolphin tricks cessful program, so much that comes new people who are looking to dissent or controversy. on the future. Dr.Richardson: find out the best way for dies instructor, Ms. Barnowski. After lunch, the Mrs. Bamowski was awarded the make new friends. If you would like THE BOWEN ARROW editorial board reserves Teachers hold the key to Ms. Dumbrys: One them to learn. One way the group got group even dressed up to make 2012-13 Chapter Advisor of the to be someone’s “best buddy,” just the right to accept or reject any ad in accordance together was entering the Spring a best buddies Harlem Shake with its advertising policy.The duly appointed instill knowledge and life day at a time. One student Year. She felt excited and said sign up during WWE Wednesdays. editor or co-editors shall interpret and enforce Games. They were all so ex- video. “It was an amazing time. she was happy by how fast the this editorial policy. skills that enrich the lives of at a time. our youth. cited because there is a 50 me- “We danced and had fun,” program was growing and feels ter dash, and in the end, medals! said the buddies all laughing. it’s going to grow even more.. --4-> Bowen Arrow Third Edition Spring 2013 --5-> Black & Blue: Art on Policing Violence and Resistance BOWEN BLOOD DRIVE SAVES LIVES By Tammariah Johnson By: Davon Smith and staff writers In Chicago, police injustice Stabler says, “Hopefully the has become a very serious matter. In art will affect those who see it and March of 2013, art teacher Mr. those who created it. Maybe only a Stabler and his art students decided small difference will be made, but to address this issue. The Bowen stu- that’s a start.” dents created an art display of over During the event, the students learned about the history of police a hundred pieces representing and injustice, and were interviewed by symbolizing police injustices such Billy Dee, a volunteer as torture, racial pro- for the prison culture filing, and corruption. organization. The display “That police was featured in a pop- violence is something up art gallery that these young people was placed in store know so well that it fronts around the Pil- is not shocking, it is son community. The instead predictable. students really hoped And that is not okay.” Dee also said, that the art would in- “To all the artists fluence police officers from the Bowen High and the people of the School group, thank community. you for sharing your “Super Heroes” Mrs. Estrada, Danielle, Juanita, and Jasmine Ms. Fine gets ready to give blood and save lives with a smile. Before the voices. We need to project began, Mr. hear them.” Stabler informed Read Billy Dee’s full post his students of a man named Jon reflecting on the event at www. Burge, a CPD detective, who is On April 4, Mrs. Holloway because they have rare blood usprisonculture.com now a convicted felon. Burge types. hosted a blood drive held in the caf- allegedly tortured more than 200 eteria, “I host three a year. It allows A student may donate blood *photos of the art courtesy criminal suspects from 1972-1991 of Billy Dee The artwork of Bowen students and students people to give easily something that if they are at least 17 yrs. old, or for confessions. across the city speaks out against police injustice they will never miss.” 16 yrs. old with parent consent. A Donating blood is important nurse will first check your blood to our own community for many before donating. A Day of Service By Aaliyah Travis reasons. This most recent blood If your blood levels are suf- drive had 40 brave donors. That ficient enough to donate, a pint of On April 6th, Bowen stu- means that Bowen HS saved 120 blood will be drawn from a vein dents, along with Mrs. Holloway lives in just one drive! Over the in your arm. You will then be led Students and Mrs. Estrada took a trip to course of seven years of hosting to the refreshments area where from several Juarez High School to participate drives, we have saved over 2300 you can stay until you feel strong schools march in a day of service. This annual day lives! enough to leave. in opposition of service is in honor of the life and “We are directly impacting “I felt a little weak at first,” to the work of Latino civil rights activist a life. We hold that power to save said Ms. Fine, “but after drink- Chicago Board Ceasar Chavez. a life in our blood!” said Mrs. ing some juice, I felt great to have of Education’s Donesha Tillman bravely gives a pint of blood for the drive. An advocate for the rights of Holloway. helped save a life.” decision to Latinos, immigrants, farm workers, It is especially important for The last blood drive of the close over 50 and animals, Ceasar Chavez was African Americans to donate blood year will be held this June. public schools committed to ensuring equal rights Help save a life and donate! this year. all around. Previously a farmer, Chavez began the Community Ser- CLASS OF 2013 UPDATE vice Organization (CSO), a Latino By Krystal Curley Civil rights group. Leaving the CSO in 1958, he continued to participate in activism, leaving behind a huge The event in Chavez’s hon- The day ended in a march Whenever you do anything for your Senior picture day took legacy. Silent Auction or turned out to be a huge success. around the Pilsen community with community, you are doing some- place February 27th. We all came By Davon Smith Everyone really enjoyed them- students carrying the signs and thing that’s honoring the life of dressed to impress and ready to take selves. Students got the chance to posters they made that read, “Stop Ceasar Chavez. pictures. Senior retakes were on provide a community service, earn- the School Closings.” March 13th for seniors who either The Senior Prom is June ing service learning hours, as well “The rally was awesome!” missed the date or didn’t like their 14th, from 6:30- 11:30 p.m., lo- as mingle with students from other said Jasmine Bennett, junior. “We original pictures. cated at the beautiful Meyers schools. had a lot of fun.” On April 18, Bowen High Mrs Holloway’s art students. The Castle at 1370 Joliet St, Dyer In- The event was filled with “I had a really good time. I NOW let’s get School's Digital Photography class Enrichment Program’s Young Chi- diana, where all the seniors will Mexican food, music, dancing, have fun there every year,” stated more interesting- held its second silent auction of the cago Authors performed at the enjoy themselves with friends, and a variety of workshops, which Mrs. Holloway. Senior Lun- school year. event. This way multiple forms dinner and dancing and the crown- included poster making and drum You can celebrate the life of cheon is June 12th, Led by Enrichment Pro- of talent were showcased. It was ing of Prom Queen and King. construction. Ceasar Chavez everyday. located at Royalty The cost is $85.00 per person. gram coordinator Jacelyn Pitre and a night of talent, fun, art, and in- East Banquet Hall class leader Cecelia Mijares, the spiration. a t 3810 W. 63rd NOW THE MOMENT we digital photography team was able Special thanks to the Chavez said, Street. The cost is seniors have all been waiting for… to raise a total of $650.00 from both Southside Chamber of Commerce “Surely the $35.00 per person. Graduation! The graduation cer- events. and all of the business and com- end of all Students can bring emony takes place at 1:00 p.m. and The fundraiser is contribut- munity members who attended and education is family members will be held at Liberty Temple Full ing to buying a professional cam- continue to support our school. in service to Students painted a square that was to share in a wonderful dinner and Gospel Church located at 2233 W. era for the next semester. The show Thank you for your generous others.” combined with others to create the dessert at this awards ceremony. 79th St.- LET’S GO SENIORS!!! also featured work from some of. donations. mural for the event. --6-> Bowen Arrow Third Edition Spring 2013 --7-> J r o t c neWS It’s Only My Opinion harlem shake by Ladrea Johnson 2013 How do you feel about students How do you feel about the new By Jaylen Ordonez not getting out of school until the “Hall Sweeps?” Youtube has its biggest June 24th ? “I feel this will get some kids in craze yet- the new and improved “We have no control over it and class, but this dramatic change at Harlem Shake! It’s being done all it’s not in our hands.” Bobby O’ the end of the year is irrelevant. I around the world by different races Banner, senior feel they should have waited until and even well-known celebrities next year.” Anonymous have joined in on the craze. “It’s a shame that we have to stay in school late because of the CPS “The new hall sweep is okay because Harlem Shake is a dance strike.” Jayda White, senior students actually go to class early, that originally began in Harlem, Military Ball 2013 but I don’t like the Saturday thing. New York, in 1981. Since its Lebron James and the Miami Heat come “I blame the CPS Board of They should have done it next year beginnings, it has spread to other together to make arguably the funniest Education.” Cortez Esper, junior Harlem Shake video with over 44,000,0000 when a fresh year starts.” Ariana urban areas and become popular Sanchez, junior views to date. Corliss, Dyett, Hirsh, Team Engle- It went from the meal to How do you feel about the new in music videos. The inventor of wood, and Westinghouse in cel- “the grog bowl ceremony”, the an- “Hall Sweeps?” “In my opinion the hall sweeps are the dance was “Al B”, a Harlem A video on you tube was ebrating a “Night to Remember” on nouncement of the royal court, to so stupid and serve no purpose. If resident, and because of its founder, released on February 2 by five “I feel like it’s crazy because we Friday, April 20th at the Condesa the guest speaker until finally, it was students don’t want to go to class the dance was originally called the teenagers from Queensland, already have a lot of stairs to walk Del Mar. time to dance. According to Quen- on time, that’s their fault. And then “albee” in Ruckers and Harlem, Australia known on YouTube as up with only a little time. We tin Hart, the dance was “turned up”. the staff is stopping students from but then later became known as the The Sunny Coast Skate. They made should be able to have a few more Bowen, the host, pulled Everyone seemed to have had a learning. They can be missing out Harlem Shake. minutes to get to class.” Dionte, an internet meme, a comedy sketch up to the ball fashionably late in on a test or a new lesson.” Jazzi The dance craze died down wonderful time at the ball. freshman accompanied by a short excerpt a coach bus filled with cadets and Stewart, senior Even SFC Newton said, Chanel for a long time, but as of late, a new from the song “Harlem Shake”. their dates dressed to impress. The “It was one of the better military “I think it’s a good thing- it teaches song titled “Harlem Shake” brought The video started a viral McGee “I feel that the new hall sweeps ball started off with the national an- looking people discipline and it keeps the craze back. Recorded by balls.” work. At the same time, I feel that trend of people uploading their own Jameelah Perkins, Stephanie Torres, them, posting of the colors, and a runway students out of trouble.” Julius American DJ and producer Baauer, something needs to be worked out “Harlem Shake” videos to YouTube. and Audrina Miller toast. Thanks to everyone who ready Wilson, senior this up-tempo song incorporates, “a because lunch is on the first floor, Even NBA teams like the Miami made this such a special evening. and how do you get to the fourth mechanical bass line, Dutch house Heat, and The Toronto Raptors and By Chanel McGee When you entered the ball, “It’s unnecessary because they are floor in 4 minutes? It is all too synth riffs, a dance music drop, and college universities like Kansas “It was so enjoyable it left you walked through a receiving line, always regulating the students not samples of growling-lion sounds.” even knowing why they were late much.” Lauren Taylor, sophomore State University’s basketball team me speechless,” said Bobby which consisted of each school’s Harlem Shake was based Presenting the JROTC Royal Court for class.” Clydele Wesley, senior. made a Harlem shake video, which Fenton. Battalion Commander, Executive “I feel that hall sweeps are very off hip hop music, so for it to be an has over 1,000,000 hits on you It was very fun and inter- Officer, and senior army instructor. necessary because students don’t Lord & Lady-Joshua Anderson & Brianna Levels “I think the hall sweeps are up-tempo pop song kind of threw tube. esting,” said Jovontae Monaco. The cadets shook hands and intro- ridiculous because if students need get to class on purpose, and I think everybody off. Hip hop musicians The new Harlem shake videos These are just some com- duced themselves and their dates to Duke & Duchess-Marquis Ward & Desire Rhodes to go to the bathroom between it’s ignorant and unnecessary and like Bow Wow, and Lil’ Romeo have spread through the world like a rude.” Elezha Hudson ments people had about the 2013 everyone in the receiving line, then classes, then they become late. If have also helped make it a well- plague because everybody is doing claimed their seats and mingled un- they try to get to class on time, they Military Ball. Bowen was host this Prince & Princess-Jovante Monaco & Quiana White “I think it’s kind of good because known dance again. it, even YOU! have to wait 15 minutes to go to the year to five other high schools: til the social hour was over. the kids are making it to class on bathroom, which makes students King & Queen-Dexter Albankwa & Audrina Miller time, but I don’t like it because I irritated and uncomfortable.” like to be in the hallways” Andre Stevonte Hill, junior Starks, junior SPRINGTIME

MAY HOROSCOPES created by Rodney Williams, adapted by horoscopedaily.com I S N H M O N V A U G W P Y N V S B H O Principal ARIES: Don’t be fooled by some- AQUARIUS: You were misled. P F G W E I U R N B Z E U D L S E L Y K Kirmes one else’s gossip. You have bigger But how much of it was deception S S C G F U J T R C O A C Q A A B N S R crowns the and better things to worry about this and how much of it stemmed from royal court month. Just be yourself. a refusal to face facts? Denial may Q U C B E A I Y D V F T R R S G R Y A U while SFC have been your silent partner. M R Q Y K R B G A O X H G T F W N K Y Y Newton PISCES: Thankfully a loved one P L F L O W E R S M O E E S N X Q G M O presents the sees the light this month and asks LEO: Get a check-up before you trophies. for help. It will be a challenge, drive yourself crazy. Even if some- J I D Y F K F T M M S R Y P P H G N Q A but it’s not too late to reverse the thing’s up (which is unlikely), you’ll R R N A D V Y K S P G W C R R C X E P E downward spiral. find that it’s infinitely manageable. E P M F H R K R R A P A G I W E R T Z N JROTC Royal Court 2013 TAURUS: There is big news VIRGO: Holding on to some- K A K M F M Y I A S E R V N Q A Y Z R I this month. The time has come thing old is keeping you from S Z T Z B B N L A I H M E G L T K Y G H to end things and start fresh. It is pursuing something new. This E N U J E G L E T F N P S C N O S A E S ANNOUNCEMENTS a great time for new beginnings. month you’ll have no choice but to let go. And this is a good thing. R D Y M B A Z J E N C Q U L T M Q N N N GEMINI: Your friends will have G B B R B L C Y N N U B R E T S A E A U The spring play Searching for Peace will take place on May 17th in Share your photos for the 2012-13 Bowen Yearbook!! Parents, an enormously positive influence LIBRA: What started out sweet is B D E E I M I P L E N M O A T Q U Z N S the Bowen auditorium and May 18th at 2pm, at Olive Harvey Community teachers, and students go to www.hjeshare.com and enter school code on the course of events that you turning sour, but don’t blame For- College. The play Synopsis: A group of teens are dealing with many Bowen2013. Also check out the eShare iPhone and Android apps in their will be drawn into this month. You tune. You’re going through a time Q A S T U O V X C M W U W N B U Q L I W issues affecting them emotionally, socially, physically & academically. respective app stores. These are a great way to contribute photos from will have fortune in your house of that will test and strengthen your K A B Q J D M C D J Z Y T I Q K O H W R The problems stem from alcohol & drug abuse, homelessness, sexual mobile phones. friendship, hopes, and wishes. resolve. B F L E R S W P Y S Q X B N G K T R H N abuse, pregnancy, identity issues, peer pressure & bullying. The teens On May 10, six Bowen students will participate in the Museum of create a nationwide “Searching for Peace” organization. CANCER: Those born under the SCORPIO: You are more inclined C S Z F C Q M A Y L G K V G V E P P P O Science and Industry “Forensic Field Day.” Students will collect evidence sign of Cancer, ruled by the mys- to take pride in your accomplish- from a crime scene and process the evidence using real lab techniques:DNA B X Z T P M A R C H D B P I M V E Z K S Parent zumba classes are back! Please join us May 14, May 28, terious Moon, are difficult to figure ments, your intelligence, and also analysis, forensic anthropology, trace evidence analysis, and other fields. June 11, June 18, and June 25 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. as we learn out. Don’t be afraid to show your your ability to socialize to make As they interact with real forensic investigators, students will also have the various aerobic exercises. sensitive side. Trust is the key. more connections. APRIL FLOWERS OUTDOOR SPRING opportunity to win prizes. Students with perfect attendance from April 29th to May 10th will BASEBALL GRASS PSAE SPROUT earn admission to the May 10th Pizza Party!! May24-Nacho Social CAPRICORN: Don’t project re- SAGITARIUS: There may be no The Bowen Arrow Staff would like to give a special thanks to all EASTER JUNE RAIN SUNSHINE jection where there isn’t any. People money in a venture now, but stick Ms. Mathews, along with the counseling dept. will take 35 of those who provided photos for this issue: Mr. Chinnery, Ms. K., Ms. respect you enormously. Give them with it because that cash cow will EASTERBUNNY MARCH SEASON WARM students to the University of Chicago’s 2013 High School Career Barnowski, Mrs. Holloway, Mr. Stabler, Sgt. Bond, Coach Wilson, and Conference,Saturday, May 4th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm a chance to tell you and they will. come home to moo in September. EASTEREGGS MAY SPRINGBREAK WEATHER Ms. Kirmes- we couldn’t have done it without your support! Created by Leonardo Vasquez with wordsearchmaker --8-> Bowen Arrow Third Edition Spring 2013 --9->

The Finishing Touch: AP ART Bowen Is By Lana Taylor and Kenneth Hooker the Bomb By: London Mitchell & Tammariah Johnson James H. Bowen is one of the most competitive schools on the Southside. For instance, our students Franklin Pharr, Corteris I Am….. Parks, Quentin Hart, Antwon In 1996, the Academy of American Poets began National Poetry Me Mickle, and Davon Smith attended I Am… Positive and JoyfulI Month, now held every April. Schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, the Louder than a Bomb poetry Wonder… Could people stop and poets throughout the United States celebrate poetry and its place in My tears are puddles, competition, an annual event held at American culture. In honor of national poetry month, The Bowen Arrow time? My heartache cracks in the cement, Columbia College this past March. is featuring poems written by students from Mr. Linn’s literary magazine I Hear… Positive Quotes My past a grain of sand on a beach As a boilermaker it is class and our very own Chicago Young Authors.- our duty to achieve or at least I See… A new Generation/ My life a finite flame in a vast try our best, and that’s exactly World history of fire what this talented group showed- But my existence will last as long as achievement. I Want… To learn how to drive I Am… Positive and Joyful Born to Start DREAMS there’s humanity left “In these competitions My religion is made up there are college students who I Pretend… I am the tallest Person Thinking back through all the Hello I’m Danzail I believe in study this profession who compete, in the world years God I know I ain’t goin to hell This may be, but so yes, this competition was very At least I had that dream, dream All I’m proving is that I’m an competitive,” said Tony. I Feel… Crazy How fast they’ve passed by That I’m a king, ballin like Kareem individual. Franklin’s thoughts on being I Touch… Pretty Flowers I close my eyes and think I don’t fall into the mainstream I Worry… About Teen Get your dictionary understand what a future competitor, “Be on you’re Wow I must be a hell of a guy I’m an oreo at heart, “A” game. Don’t be afraid to show Violence I mean and while you’re at look up your talent.” Great at sports even a rapper What dream mean A book worm, I Cry… When I hear a sad song A nerd, Corteris’ last thoughts, and when I see someone hurt A monster thunderstorm To me it’s fiend so straight “Don’t be nervous- let it push you A lame, I Am… Positive and JoyfulI That I can’t lean going straight down forward and don’t be afraid to Understand… people’s feelings Since the day I shed my diaper But I’m not ashamed express yourself.” The middle like a seam I Say… You have to make I wore a uniform I love animals and babies This was all of their first change before you can change Gotta keep it clean you know I do But I don’t enjoy their company Fear never been a factor time competing and amazing as someone else I Dream…I am very Girl of my dream man you know she cute successful so I can help my family I love the dark and creepy they were, they did not make the With the toughest there I stood cut as a team. Like the old saying In one of my dreams And I laugh at the most goes, “practice makes perfect,” so I Try… To do the best I can I had the will, the soul, the heart Kenny G had a flute inappropriate times next time they will achieve more such as, making it to the final round. I Hope… I make all my dreams my intensity, and confidence they But if you don’t like it come true never grew apart What am I supposed to do I really don’t give a thought He plays the saxophone I Am … Positive and joyful So calm and serene my mind was Ready to go home Because I love me and not you my support Zhane Holmes AP art students Briana Calhoun, Titiana Calhoun , and No government control Always born to step on that --Latavia Davis Ariana Sanchez submit their works of art for the Law I don’t think I am a drone Day contest. court American I am Now it’s Saturday night it’s Life ain’t easy but it’s really not hard game time Just be ready when the hard American I am Part start Tony Lo-Kee Which means I gotta get into my Mrs. Holloway has taught A.P. in A.P. art include “having a love of I am free to be me game mind art for the past seven years and always art and making a commitment to com- free to choose my own path Life after what I really can’t dream Thank God for the had great success with the program, plete free to choose my own destiny Put on my shoes, socks, and To many nightmares now life that He gave “There are so many creative and artis- A.P. art student Audrina Miller the person I am, who I become uniform I’m used to the screams me tic students here at Bowen.” said, “It’s really stressful right now be- American I am And set into the form of which I I’m not crazy cause I am free to love All eyes on me like lazer beams Students benefit from this class cause you have to complete all 24, and was born my family raised because they can receive college cred- it takes a lot of time.” free to make my own choices it if they score three or higher on the Titiana and Briana Calhoun free to not be brought down by the See we play the Trojans, my old DREAMS me exam portfolio. They also get to expe- said, “It can be stressful, but we enjoy man school’s team Amazed me American I am -Danzail Johnson rience the rigor of a college class. creating art.” This could be a nightmare or a By working hard This involves creating a portfo- While preparing for their dead- I am American living in a world dream and not being so lio of twenty-four art pieces, writing line, eleven art students, including One of the members, with contradiction, judgment, hate, lazy sophomore Davon Smith, did make and non-acceptance, but I am free Now I’m nervous, I haven’t slept reflections for the pieces, and photo- these three ladies, participated in the Without my family graphing and uploading the entries by Law Day Art Contest sponsored by it to the semi-finals in the individual to not in days maybe competition. For someone who listen to those words of hate and is like potatoes with the May 10th deadline. The American Bar Association. because of these $200 J’s, but doesn’t consider themselves a disgrace No gravy “The concentration is chosen Entries were created under the I’ll be ok poet, Davon gave a powerful but free to live my life as an by the students and I help to guide their theme of law or equality. With all of performance with her poem entitled An unfinished individual you know why? ideas, and narrow them down, or make the talented students in her class, Mrs. It’s a Drug. dinner plate, them more specific.” Holloway is confident that Bowen will and go down my own road without Or peanuts with no hearing Maybe because I seen Mrs. Holloway says the require- place in this competition. butter, ments for students to be successful the voices of society but only some beautiful girls walk in hearing one voice Without God I MY VOICE OH My! would probably be American I am laying in the gutter -Anonomous -Corteris Parks --10-> Bowen Arrow Third Edition Spring 2013 --11-> Winter Sports Wrap Up TWO PLACE AT STATE Jessica Shores Runs Again Volleyball Player Kahari Travis WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP By Elie Muller of the Month Keeps On Running By Rickia Clayton and Bobby O’Banner By Ladrea Johnson By Elezha Hudson Carlos Juarez was awarded player of the month for the boy’s volleyball team. He joined the team because and I quote, “I like to play volleyball- it’s a good way to work out.” Carlos is honored to be player of the month because he Bowen Roots for Rudy! feels like he knows he’s doing well By Tammariah Johnson for his team. He’s doing what he has “The hardest part of wrestling Bobby’s Profile By Jayda White Jessica Shores is not only a Bowen student who’s to do for his team to win. is training and staying focused,” One graduating this June, but she’s also the girls’ track team leader Coach Ms. Shikany thinks of Bowen’s most talented athletes, of the month. Ms. Hawkins, track coach, praised her by saying, Carlos is one of the strongest play- Rudy Johnson, has been wrestling Wow! Bobby O’Banner, a “She’s the fastest runner in the entire school. She has the potential ers and knows he will only get bet- The boys’ track team just since the 3rd grade and doesn’t plan wrestler that wants to get ahead in life to run downstate.” ter next year as a senior. got a new track star by the name of to stop anytime soon. This wresting and has lived out his high school dream She’s running for something better than just giving Kahari Travis. season Rudy competed in almost by placing 6th at the state champion rd This past Valen- three. Bobby won the our school pride and hope for the future. Jessica said that there’s The freshman runner was 100 matches, placing 3 in state. wrestling tournament- beating some of rd tine’s Day, Bowen’s wres- last match he needed to only one reason why she joined the team,“I love running to stay in honored by Coach Mr. Kelleher. “Placing 3 was a bitter the best wrestlers around the state. tling team sent five wres- qualify, but Cory, Kendall, shape.” When Kahari came out for try-outs, sweet experience. I could have won, I took the time to interview him tlers downstate to compete and Raheem were out. Ms. Shores has been working a double shift as an athlete “he seemed very coachable and but at the same time I had fun and and ask what it was like. He first told for the three day state and as a The one person that inspired Jessica to become an athlete enthusiastic,” said Coach Kelleher, got a medal,” Rudy said. me that he had to go down there with wrestling finals: Bobby On the third and is her sister. If she continues training, she would love to compete in and he immediately put him on With the help and support of his “A” game because he wanted to O’Banner, Rudy Johnson, final day, Rudy and Bobby the Summer Olympics one day. the team. “Kahari is one of the Bowen’s coaching staff, Rudy has represent Bowen. He was also a little Raheem Woods, Kendall let the world know that toughest members on the team.” had a very successful wrestling nervous, but had to suck it up, “I had Gibbs, Montate Thomas, the Bowen Boilermakers Her future looks bright, but it was the long, hard road that career during his high school years. to get ready to show my “A” game.” and Jajuan Ross. from Chicago were got her to where she is today, and made her wonder how she kept He joined simply because The other wrestlers on the team have His big influence of the representing the school a spot on the team in the first place. Jessica said, “I just keep on he likes running and competing. “I also pushed Rudy to be the best. season was his coach Mr. Wilson The day of the tour- and earning respect. The coming in first place.” motivate myself. I push myself to “We have great people on because he pushes him to do his best nament was very special. two went on earing their do what I have to do,” said Kahari. our team- they’re cool, nice and and he says the hard work came from Rudy, Cory, and Bobby beat spots: Rudy Johnson have the potential to be successful,” him. Coach Hopkins was also a huge ranked guys who sports- placed 3rd and Bobby Carlos’ advice on being a Kahari has placed in the top Rudy explained. support. Bobby feels that the whole casters thought were going O’Banner placed 6th. successful team player is to “keep three spots at many of his meets As a wrestler, he had the team accomplished a lot this year. to place. Love was in the cool and always work as a team, and is on his way to having a great opportunity to travel, experience Bobby wants to go forward air for these three guys be- Coach Wilson said also stay focused on your goal.” first season on the track team. new places, and meet new people. with the next step to be the best in cause they won on the first that it is an accomplishment Way to go Kahari! Rudy plans to go to college to study wrestling when he goes to college. day. Raheem and Kendall for two great wrestlers engineering and continue wrestling His advice on being successful is to wrestled hard, but lost their to place at state. “It was with hopes to become a NCAA never give up. Bobby said, “I would rounds. a great way for Rudy and champion so that he can help support never give up again because I wanted The second day, Bobby to finish out their the ones that supported him. No to freshmen year, but I just stuck with waking up from the victory, senior year on top. I’m Three Strikes You’re Out! matter what his plans are, Bowen very proud of them.” it and didn’t let myself give up.” By: Zhane Holmes and Elezha Hudson will continue to Root for Rudy! Rudy Johnson was on a role and qualified for day CONGRATULATIONS!!! Senior Danielle Espinoza was awarded the title of “Softball Batter Up player of the Month.” She just By Brianna Levels started playing the sport her junior Boys Basketball Season End of the Road By Jessica Smith year and she said, “It looked like Jamon Larry seemed really By: Jaylen Ordonez fun and soccer got canceled, so I excited about being named base- Comes to an End The girls’ basketball record Asianna Swanigan as decided to try something new.” ball player of the mouth and said After a long and The bright spot for Jaylen was 3-2 at the end of the season. point guard. Belinda it feels good to be recognized. disappointing season, the Ordonez will be representing Bowen The state playoff game was held at Green scored the most They’ve won both of the in the 2013 all-star game which will Queen of Peace in February against points, and Jameelah only two games of the season so far, “Being the player of the Bowen boys’ basketball be held at Whitney Young High Harper High School. The girls’ Perkins led with most and Danielle said, “Pitching for the month makes me feel motivated to comes to an end until next basketball team prayed before their assists. Although the team has been great.” do better and work even harder, said year. The boys entered School in his last efforts to put his Jamon. the state playoffs with high school basketball career on last big game. “It was tuff making team feels that they didn’t Ms. K is very proud of He said that he can bring a high hopes of making a the map. His great play this season the first score because Harper girls’ play as good as they could Danielle and the rest of the team. It lot to the team this season and looks name for themselves with the IHSA was recognized by all the basketball basketball team had good defense,” have, they finished off the season was a tough decision, but Coach K forward to playing on the team for (Illinois High School Association), coaches in CPS who voted him into said Rickia Clayton. and stayed together. said that Danielle is one of the star but fell short of their goal with the the game. pitchers and an important leader on the next two years. Harper was getting fast Coach Kaput said, “I’m Jamon’s advice for the fu- disappointing loss to Julian High the team, With a season record of 4 It’s been a long, up and breaks and was moving faster than proud of all the girls. We had a ture and being successful is, “Pay School. “Sometimes she will just for 4, 2RBIs, 1HR, 2 doubles, 3 down season with mixed emotions, the lady Boilermakers, which led to challenging season, but worked allow the other team to hit the ball Danielle’s advice for being runs so far, Coach Nelson says that attention and come to practice ev- In terms of next season, but one thing is for sure, everybody the Boilermaker’s ultimate defeat. together as a team. I’m looking so the rest of the defense can make successful is to “work hard and go Jamon has great potential. ery day. Eat a healthy meal before Bowen will need a lot of help had fun. Rickia Clayton started the game off forward to next season.” plays and get outs,” said Ms. K. to practice.” “Jamon is focused, always comes to your game and if you need to be because their 4-year veteran and with the jump ball and practice and is a dedicated player.” trained, HML#.” leading scorer, Jaylen Ordonez, will GO BOILERMAKERS!!!!!!!!! be graduating this year. --12-> Bowen Arrow Third Edition Spring 2013 Boilermaker Spring Sports

Girls Softball Brings it Home Dig, Set, Spike! By Sade Hunt By Krystal Curley

“Awesome season with an “I am proud of all AWESOME group of young the boys and look forward to men,” says Coach Shikany finishing the volleyball season of the boys volleyball team, strong.” I’m super excited whose record is 3 and 4. that all my boys will be back All the boys have next year.” really improved over the “We have a very strong past two months. The boys team that has the potential volleyball team currently to better next year after we has two games left to finish their commit ourselves,” said Danzail conference. Playoff games start in Johnson, captain of the team. May. Their coach is very excited Players:Quintell Henderson, and thinks they will have a chance Alfonso Gutierrez, Don Hall, Carlos to make it to the playoffs if they win Juarez, Christian Aguilar, Ben their last two games. Collins, and Lewis Cunningham Girls Softball Team Shakyra Lee Donesha Tillman “Get Ready. Get Set. Go!” Stefanie Bermea Guadalupe Luna Stephanie Torres By: London Mitchell Rickia Clayton Dejah Mitchell Lakeila Cooper Jaliea Perkins Coach K Boys track Danielle Espinoza Jameelah Perkins Coach Cook competed in two Alexis Garcia Ariana Sanchez indoor meets at Crane High School taking first place in both. The The girls’ softball team is The first game was held on two outdoor meets so ready to play hard. The coaches for April 16, against CVCA and went far this year were held the team are Coach G. Cook and very well. The girls were very sup- at Orr and Dunbar. Coach Kilcoyne. Both say they portive of each other and used ev- Kahari Travis, enjoy coaching softball. erything they were taught in prac- Franklin Pharr, and “The teammates really get tice. The coaches from the other Donald Lightfoot along very well when playing,” team were also supportive of them, compete in the 100 Coach Cook said. “My girls are very which made the game really fun. meter race. James exciting to watch. Our goal is to try Danielle Espinoza pitched Thomas, Kendall to win the conference this year.” the entire game, and for a few in- Gibbs, and Denzel Lightfoot all even Kahari Travis who is just a Coach Cook grew up playing nings, it looked as though the girls run the 200 meter, and Marquill freshmen, but one of the best on the softball; it’s his passion. Coach might lose. Smith does Long Jump. And as for team,” Coach Kelleher said. K says she really enjoys playing Despite the cold and rainy the 1600 meter, Coteries Parks and The track team is prepared and softball because it keeps her active weather, the Boilermakers came Tony Edwards are unstoppable. so ready for their next opponents. and she can enjoy the fresh air. from behind to win it 19 to 8! The Boilermakers have Practice makes perfect and team succeeded in all games giving work makes a winning team. Girls Track Team on the Mark the opponent their best. “We are one of the best sports “In competition we team in the school as of right now,” By Rickia Clayton are unstoppable and have never said Tony Edwards, captain. placed below 4th place. All of the Bowen’s track team is at guys have done great this season, its finish line. Upcoming meets are May 9th at Dunbar and May 14th (sectionals) at Hauson Stadium. Girls Track Team Congratulations to the track team Jessica Shores and good luck! Rickia Clayton Donesha Tilman Destiny Bickham Asianna Swanigan La’taye Major Shantia Fulwiley Erica Wilson Coach Hawkins

The girls track team After freezing, then began their new season with a meet running around the track, the girls at Orr High School on April 3rd. It track team warmed up by earning was as cold as ice and windy. The 2nd place. team ran three races: 4x100, 4x200, La’Taye Major started the and 100 meter dash. 4x200 race, passing the piton off to Asianna, with two people in The first race was the front. Rickia then gave the piton 4x100. Destiny Bickham started to the last runner, Jessica Shores, running 1st and handed the baton off putting the team in 3rd place. to Asianna Swaningan, which was Jessica was the last to run the second leg. She then passed it the individual100 meter dash and off to Rickia Clayton, who passed came in 3rd place. Coach Hawkins up three girls that were in front of is proud of the girls and feeels that her, to give the baton to Jessica the team has started off the season Bowen Track Stars Shores. right.