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SeptemberLion’s 13, 2013 Leo Junior/Senior High TaleSchool Volume LVI Issue I East Allen County welcomes new superintendent Dr. Ken Folks joins the EACS community with an open approach

By Miller Kern Though EACS’s new guy who likes to be visible. According to Folks, when coming well. Leo Jr. / Sr. High School motto “Dream It. Do It,” was “I plan to be in every Editor-in-chief to games, he has to be careful of teachers have expressed their created before Folks’ arrival, he building at least once a week,” what he wears. If it is two EACS satisfaction with having Folks said that he loves it and thinks it’s a said Folks. “If someone asks teams playing each other, he said around, and as much as they East Allen County great motto for the school district. me to come to a class, I will if he will dress neutral. But if there is are enjoying Folks’ presence, Schools has welcomed a new Overall, Folks said my schedule is clear. I want to only one East Allen team playing, Folks is equally enjoying theirs. superintendent for the 2013- everyone has been very be where people can see me.” he will dress to support them. One of the positive things Folks 2014 school year, Dr. Ken Folks. welcoming to him. Many staff Along with visiting Folks’ personal style is noticed about EACS was the great Folks started his career as members have expressed their classes, Folks plans to attend very different from what East staff working for the district. a teacher after graduating from like for Folks’ style. Folks sporting events. He even came Allen has experienced in the past “We have fantastic, IPFW. He has taught at Norwell, describes himself as a relationship to the Leo vs. Dekalb scrimmage. and people are responding very dedicated teachers,” said Folks. Carroll, and Marion. He has also coached wrestling and football. Folks said he never aspired to be a superintendent, but he felt he had a lot to offer to students. He is from Allen County and loves the area. “It felt like coming home,” said Folks. One thing that troubles Folks about EACS is the negative media surrounding the district. Since Folks’ arrival, however, the media covering the school district has been very good. Folks wants to take the district in a data-driven instruction direction. According to him, there is a “war room” in which all weekly data is tracked and analyzed. The data is then used to set goals for schools. Folks would like to improve the eight step process already in play in the school system. “I want to create a positive Dr. Ken Folks pays a visit to Leo PHOTO BY EMILY HEMMELGARN image of the schools,” said Folks. Student of the month Eli Dettmer - Grade 7 Get to know Dr. Folks on a personal level By Alix Faulkner Q: What did you major in? Matt Miller - Grade 8 Editor-in-chief A: I have a major in U.S. history and minors in world history, sociology, biology and government. I also have my doctorate in educational leadership. Miller Kern - FACS Q: What was your favorite high school memory? Emma Shade - World Q: Where did you grow up and go to high school? A: When Snider’s track team won state my sophomore A: I grew up in Maplewood Park in Fort Wayne, Ind. year, we had a really cool pep session for it. Language I graduated from Snider High School in 1976, but growing up I went to many different schools without Q: What are your hobbies? Josh Halsey - Technology having to move houses. Since I was part of the post A: I like to ride my bike, canoe, fish, run on the treadmill, baby boom generation there were more kids than there and go on vacations. had been before so they had to keep building schools. Kylie Ryan - English I attended St. Joe Elementary for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th Q: What is your favorite vacation spot? grade, Croninger Elementary for 4th and 5th grade, A: My favorite vacation spot was Asheville, N.C. when Jefferson Middle School for 7th and half of 8th, and I stayed in Mount Pisgah. You can stay at the top at the Shelby Smith - PE Blackhawk Middle School for the other half 8th grade Pisgah Inn where you can walk right out the hotel and to the and 9th grade. trails in the middle of the mountain. Jade Lambert - Math Q: Did you play any sports growing up? Q: What is the proudest moment of your life? A: I played football, basketball, ran track, and wrestled A: Getting my PhD in educational leadership from Purdue. Sarah Field - Social Studies throughout my middle school and high school years. I played baseball in the summers. Q: How many children do you have? A: I have two kids. Nathan, 30, graduated from Norwell Alyssa Miller - Science Q: What was your favorite subject growing up? High School and attended Purdue University. He is A: My favorite subject was U.S. history. currently hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Leslie Spence - Business Maine. Eric, 26, graduated from Carroll High School and Q: What college(s) did you attended? attended Otterbein University. He works as an actor in New A: I went to IPFW and graduated in 1980. I went back York and has worked on productions around the country Paige Dempsey - Fine Arts to school to get my doctorate from Purdue in 2008. including “Columbinus” and “Singing in the Rain.” What’s inside: Page 3 Page 5 Page 4

SophomoreTCID:PP Alyssa Garrett Check the monthly horoscope Students visit local pizzaria wins Silver Key September 13, 2013 Page 2 NEWS Student Advisory Committee gives voice to student opinions

By Alyssa Gross said Leiter. “The SAC offers our administrators,” said Leiter our school,” said Sharp. “New committee called the Teacher a voice for the student body.” “This will ultimately give us ways to promote leadership, Advisory where they, much Special editor Many of the members, (the students) a connection to respect, and overall school like the SAC, meet monthly including the President the decision making processes spirit will undoubtedly be to discuss similar topics and and Vice President see of our school. This ultimately brainstormed. Hopefully bring their input to the table. having SAC can only bring may help improve our school.” it makes our high school The Student Advisory Students complain improvements to the school. Sharp experience more fun too! “ Committee hopes to continue that their voices aren’t heard “I sincerely believe agrees with Leiter. Many students and to grow and be beneficial for throughout the school, that SAC will produce a link “I feel that the teachers are on board for the students. Students are now but now a new committee between the voice of our students chosen will think of this committee. In fact the given more of an opportunity called the Student Advisory student body and the ears of many ideas that will improve teachers have their own for their voices to be heard. Committee ensures that their voices will come through. The Student Advisory Committee, or SAC, is a student committee made up of 30 hand- selected students, President sophomore Lindsey Sharp, and Vice President junior Logan Leiter. This committee was created last year by Principal Dr. Neal Brown III to gather information collectively on the student body. Once a month the students meet up and discuss topics such as the curriculum, athletics, school spirit, and the student handbook. Brown has specifically asked these students to tell him the absolute truth about their school. Within this large group of 30 members, they have also created sub committees. These sub committees focus just specifically on certain topics. The students of SAC bring in their own input to the table, informing Brown any of their thoughts and feelings. Only positive feedback has resulted since the committee’s been created. For example, last year’s committee brought in some very beneficial input on the iPads. Their input allowed Brown to see the students’ views on the iPads PHOTO BY ALYSSA GROSS instead of just administrators’. “All students have a Student Advisory Committee heads sophomore Lindsey Sharp and Junior Logan Lieter talk with Pricipal Dr. Neal Brown lll about issues at Leo. voice that needs to be heard,” iTunes U introduced to students Homeschool students join sports teams

By Alyssa Gross Even though Leo does not have any homeschooled students currently playing in our Special editor school’s sports we do have some athletes who have been homeschooled before. Sophomore Issac Eicher was homeschooled from preschool all the way until eighth grade. He participated in football and wrestling at Leo while being homeschooled. Eicher is for this new rule by the IHSAA. “We’ll actually if this rule came Homeschooled athletes finally out before my freshman year I would not have the same opportunities as regular high be going to Leo right now,” said Eicher school students when it comes to sports. He believes this new rule will be Indiana High School Athletic a real asset to the school’s sports teams. Association, or IHSAA, has passed a new rule “I think it will give us a wider allowing homeschooled students to participate range of athletes, therefore, we may in high school sports as long as they are get some very talented homeschooled enrolled in one class at the school. This rule athletes to help the team,” also said Eicher has just been recently added this school year. Some people though may Athletic Director Brock Rohrabacher question how Leo athletes will react to PHOTO BY MCKENNA KELLEY feels that this new rule cannot do any harm, but allowing the homeschooled students can only do good for all the athletic programs. into their program and onto their team. Junior Mikayla Hood learns how to use iTunes U. Senior Raquel Sauder was also “I see no bad coming from and many others have helped this, but only good,” said Rohrabacher. previously homeschooled. Similar to Eicher, By Lindsey Sharp Sauder was homeschooled from Kindergarten to develop activities in which Allowing homeschooled students may Opinion Editor the iPad can be utilized. These even become an asset for Leo Junior Senior to eighth grade. Sauder participated in soccer, basketball, cross country, softball, and track. activities have been specialized for High School sport teams. They will now be able each curricular bundle and put into “I felt extremely welcomed when I to allow more athletes to try out for their teams the correct folder. Once they’re participated in the sports,” said Sauder “It giving them some more diversity and edge. East Allen County placed inside the application, actually helped make the transition from The new rule is also questioned Schools has recently added iTunes students or parents can access homeschooling to Leo a whole lot easier. I on whether or not it will change U as an interactive syllabus, them through the iTunes U app hope the others will feel the same as I did.” the atmosphere of the sports world. which is available for students and by tapping on whatever activity IHSAA’s new rule finally “I don’t see it changing it hugely, parents to access whenever they they would like to view. There are gives homeschooled athletes the but if it does change it I see it only would like. Assistant Principal YouTube videos, games, and even chance to play the sports they love. changing for the good,” said Robrabacher. Jody Smith, teacher Ben Shappell, books available through iTunes U.

September 13, 2013 Page 3 A&E

Alyssa Garrett wins Silver Key John Green craze hits Leo Author’s books become popular among students

Sophomore receives award for her realstic short story By Kelsey Carroll more, but Margo disappears. Opinion editor He discovers the she has left clues for him, and he is on a By Alyse Jenkins have pieces submitted wild chase to track her down, Sports editor to New York where John Green is an through all the paper towns. the National Scholastic author of several young adult “I love John Green; he has always been one of Sophomore Competition is held. books. Among his many my favorite authors,” said Alyssa Garrett won Anyone within writings, the most popular sophomore Jeneca Cooper. the Silver Key award grades 9-12 is able to submit novels are “Looking for Green has been in the Regional School their pieces of work. Seventh Alaska,” “Paper Towns,” “An nominated and won many Scholastic Competition and eighth grade students Abundance of Katherine’s” awards for his novels, for her realistic short have another division, aside and “The Fault in Our Stars.” but the one he is most story, A Story to Tell. from the older high school “The Fault in Our Stars” known for is winning the This competition students. The competition is told by cancer patient Hazel, Michael L. Printz Award was started about 38 years is held within four states, who is forced by her parents to for “Looking for Alaska.” ago and has increased Northern Indiana, Northern attend a support group, where Sophomore in size as the years have Ohio, Northern Illinois, she meets Augustus Waters, Cooper said that her gone by. The competition PHOTO BY ALYSE JENKINS and Southern Michigan. an ex-basketball player and favorite John Green novel is hard to win because “One of the art amputee. Hazel is obsessed Sophomore Alyssa Garrett poses is “The Fault in Our Stars.” the students in it are teachers at Leo, Mrs. with the book “An Imperial with her Silver Key award. “I love the way he very driven and creative. Hoff, was very supportive Affliction” and she finally writes,” said Cooper. “He has Also the competition and so was everyone convinces Augustus to read a great sense of humor and it is very hard to place in to stop bullying at schools. else,” said Garrett. it. In addition to countless really comes through in his with it being from ninth Garrett was inspired Garrett said, text messages and phone novels. He makes it feel like a grade to twelfth grade. to write this story by two this important win only calls, Hazel and Gus begin teenager telling you the story.” “Winning this things, one of her guy friends pushed her harder and John Green does a lot competition is not a and the fact that people intensified her drive to more than just write books fluke,” said teacher Mike are bullied every day. One write. It also is making “He makes you feel though. He and his brother Bearman. The Silver Key day she wants to make her her even more excited to Hank Green have a YouTube is the second highest book longer and possibly continue writing. Garrett like a teenager telling you series that started off as the award at the competition even turn it into a series. aspires to become an author the story.” Brotherhood 2.0, but is now behind the Gold Key. Art teacher Mary Hoff someday. She said this has -Sophomore Jeneca called Vlogbrothers. The Green Garrett’s story is said that less than 20 percent boosted her confidence Brothers make their videos about a boy in high school of the competition receives about her writing abilities Cooper about anything happening in who is gay. Other students either a Gold or Silver Key. because this competition their lives. Essentially, they won’t talk to him because Even if a student has is so hard to win. to spend more time together just talk about things they he is gay; therefore, he won an award once at this “Write if it makes and slowly start to fall in love. think their fans would enjoy. is bullied daily, which competition does not mean you happy,” said Garrett. “Paper Towns” tells Teacher Joshua results in his suicide. His the student cannot win it To find out more the story of how Quentin Dommer shows the Crash father finds him in his again the next year or so on. about this competition Jacobsen has loved Margo Roth Course videos to his AP room. When his school There are many different students may visit Spiegelman for years from afar. world history classes. He finds out about this, they prizes the students can win. their website or meet When she comes back into likes to show the videos plant a tree and give him There are also many different a representative in art his life asking for help with a after the class has covered a ceremony. His father categories to qualify in, such as classes where they come in devious plan for revenge, of the topics with the books. is not satisfied with the the short story, photography, to talk about it. Students course he agrees. This leads “I always show them school’s memorial. His novels. Also, if a student is submit their pieces by them to a wild adventure that the day before the test to wrap dad does take it more fortunate enough to make filling out the information leaves Quentin loving her even up the topic,” said Dommer. seriously and goes on it past regionals, they can on the website and Band performs for parents Students “Bleed for Band” for the Red Cross at the event

By Justin Stuckey A&E editor

The parent preview for the Leo Jr.-Sr. High School band took place on August 24. In addition, the Red Cross teamed up with the band to hold a “Bleed for Band” blood drive. The Leo band performed its show at the football stadium for band parents, boosters, and anyone else who wanted to come. The band began practicing at 8 a.m. and performed the actual show at 11 a.m. As the parent preview started, band director Bob Myers talked about the show and band as well as about upcoming contests. “Students like the show,” said Myers. “Everyone can relate to it.” According to senior Kendall Rager, who plays the trombone in Leo’s band, this year’s show is called “Just Another Day.” The PHOTO PROVIDED BY KENDALL RAGER performance is about seven minutes long and consists of The Leo band performs its show for the parent preview. three songs: “Softly as in a Morning Sunrise,” “Foundry,” which took place from 8 a.m. to band and because America for the Leo band include competition at Decatur Central and “Late in the Evening.” 2 p.m., also by the football field. is currently experiencing a a Sept. 14 competition at High School and potentially “The most rewarding “Bleed for Band” is a program shortage of blood donations. DeKalb High School, a Sept. the state competition part of being part of the in which the Red Cross This is the second year 28 competition at Penn High on Nov. 2 at Lucas Oil marching band is being able teams up with local bands that Leo has teamed up with School, an Oct. 5 competition Stadium in Indianapolis. to perform the show and to collect blood donations. the Red Cross for such an event. at Homestead High School, Alfeld has high see how much your work Senior Matthew According to Myers, over 100 and an Oct. 12 competition hopes for the band this year. has paid off,” said Rager. Alfeld, who is the Leo band’s lives were saved the first year. at Snider High School. He feels that Leo has a good As part of the parent drum major this year, gave After the performance, The regional band chance of making it to the preview and in conjunction blood as part of “Bleed for band parents pitched in competition will take place state competition. “The band with the Leo band, the Band.” He said that he did so to share a potluck meal at Chesterton High School. this year is one of the greatest American Red Cross held a both because a portion of the near the football field. If the band performs well, I have been graced with “Bleed for Band” blood drive, money raised goes back to Leo’s Upcoming events it will advance to semistate performing with,” said Alfeld. September 13, 2013 Page 4 FEATURE Getting to know senior Nick Janiszewski

By McKenna Kelley Feature Editor If you were a type of animal, what would you be and why? A chipmunk because maybe one What’s your favorite thing to do outside day I could join Alvin and the of school? Chimpmunks. Play hockey!

When you were a kid, what did What is one of your most you want to be when you grew embarrassing moments? up? Too many. A professional jockey player, but then I’ve realized I’m a bender so that won’t happen. If you were going to be stranded on an island and could bring 3 things, what would you bring? In everyday life, what is your A boat, food, water. number one pet peeve? “Do your homework.” Describe yourself in one sentence. I look tough, but I wouldn’t hurt a fly. Do you have any nicknames? Fabio and Shrek.

What’s one of the scariest things you’ve ever done? What’s your favorite holiday and Going to bed without my night lamp why? on. Christmas (all my family together)

If you could visit any country in the world, where would you go? If you could be a character in a TV Russia. show or a movie, who would you be? Why? Taylor Lautner (Jacob in Twilight) Who are some people you would because all the girls like him. like to meet some day? Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher (they’re a dynamic duo) If you had 3 wishes, what would you wish? Go to a Stanly Cup Do you know any jokes? If so, tell Championship Game 7, go to one. Hawaii, and to have 3 more No, I’m not funny. PHOTO BY EMILY HEMMELGARN wishes. Pint & Slice becomes one of Fort Wayne’s favorite pizza places the-slice option. Every day from cases that included bottle they offer five by the slice pops, specialty pops and teas options, three generic options or self-serve fountain drinks. like cheese, pepperoni and There is also an extensive list sausage along with two of brews for patrons over 21. specialty kinds. Pint n’ Slice’s “I love Greek Salad by the slice options cost $2.75 and pizza,” said junior Emily to $3.50 per slice or make Wenglikowski. “Their food is it a combo for $1.45 more. awesome, I give it five stars.” If pizza is not for you, Pint n’ Slice is the chances are Pint n’ Slice will perfect place for one to go hang have something for you. They out with friends, stud, or throw have calzones, grinders and their next party. Customers wraps all available in specialty have a choice between two kinds or build your own for seating areas. The downstairs PHOTO BY ALIX FAULKNER $5.99 or $7.99 for the combo. that boast high tables and porch They also have a variety of seats overlooking downtown Pint and Slice is located downtown at 816 Calhoun St. pasta available in the combo or upstairs seating that has option. If none of those still comfy couches and chairs. By Alix Faulkner welcomed to stay for a while if they aren’t already ready. don’t sound good then try “I love the at the cozy quaint restaurant. Pint n’ Slice offers one of Pint n’ Slices’ salads environment,” said Junior Editor-in-cheif “The restaurant felt a large menu that is sure to including Greek, Garden and Jennifer Timbrook. “It’s very homey,” said senior satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Caesar. Looking for a good side incredible, probably one Kirsten Saxer. “It was more The Pint n’ Slice, is most to go with your pizza, salad, or of my favorite places.” Located in the heart of a sit down restaurant known for the pizza, hence the sandwich? Pint n’ Slice offers Although they are of downtown, Fort Wayne’s where you eat and hang out name. Customers can choose breadsticks and cheesy bread. hard to come by, there are a Pint n’ Slice has become a rather than just delivery.” from 19 large specialty pizzas If one has a sweet few downsides to the Pint favorite among students Customers order at the ranging from spicy veggie to tooth Pint n’ Slice has an n’ Slice. Being so small the at Leo Jr. /Sr. High School. counter from the chalkboard taco to lasagna for $17.99, or option for that too. Choose restaurant can get a bit warm Just a few blocks from menus above the kitchen. After in a calzone for only $5.99. If from an assortment of at times and due to the location Parkview Field on 816 Calhoun ordering customers can grab none of the specialties sound cookies, ice cream, or other at certain times parking St. Pint n’ Slice is an authentic table overlooking the streets of good one can create their own authentic Italian deserts. can be hard to come by. pizzeria that offers a wide downtown until their food is large pizza for only $13.99. Don’t forget about a Overall, the Pint n’ variety of tasty Italian food at ready. For most calzones and One thing that makes drink either. Pint n’ Slice has Slice is a great restaurant that an affordable price. From the by the slice pizzas the wait is Pint n’ Slice different than a great variety of drinks to has been leaving every goer minute one walks, in one feels a mere five minutes at most, others in the area is their by- choose from. One can choose wanting more, is a must try. September 13, 2013 Page 5 FEATURE Leo welcomes foreign exchange students

By Alix Faulkner Roth family while abroad. Editor-in-chief Bejarano came to the United States because she didn’t know Every year Leo Jr. / what she wanted to study in Sr. High School welcomes college and she knew that a numerous foreign exchange trip like this would help herself students from around the world grow a lot. All the new people and this year is no different. that Bejarano gets to meet is one This year Leo has five of her parts about being here. foreign exchange students “My favorite part is in attendance from various the opportunity to meet new countries including: Germany, people and learn about the new China, Colombia, Belgium, culture,” said Bejarano. “One and Spain. These students thing I didn’t like was how big come to America to experience the school was, it was hard to the United States’ culture find my way around at first.” and lifestyle versus the ones Compared to her big they are used to at home. city hometown Leo is very To take place in small. The school of Leo is the exchange program the much bigger than the one students must meet a few Spain says Bejarano. In Spain qualifications. The most Bejarano was a cheerleader, common qualifications for but say that it is much the students is having grades different here than in Spain. over a C and knowing English. Sophomore Selina According junior Bjoren Stock, (Zhou Zhining) comes to he had to fill out and interview Leo from China this year. with the foreign exchange For her year abroad, Selina program. Stock also had to is being hosted by the participate in a weekend Anglin family. Since being camp as well as know all a little girl, going abroad the rules he had to follow Senior Raquel Sauder and her exchange student Celia Parmentier pose togethter in art class. has been a dream for Selina. while in the United States. “This was something I Stock comes to have always wanted to do,” said Leo from Germany and is has been football practices and and I have to go to the same so she could learn English, Selina. “The program pushed living with the Bonin family the food, but one dislike for classes every day,” said experience the United States me towards coming to the during his year abroad. He Stock is having to get up early. Parmentier. “In Belgium our culture and meet new people. U.S. because English was the wanted to come to America Compared to his family at classes are different everyday.” “I picked the only other language I knew.” through the foreign exchange home the Bonin family is quite Celia’s favorite part Unites States because they Compared to Selina’s program because he wanted different than Stock’s home life. about being in America is say there are a lot of nice hometown school day from to see how Americans “My host family has staying with senior Raquel people here,” said Lopez. 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, Leo’s live and play football. been so nice since I’ve been Sauder. Her least favorite part “The host family played a day is very short. Although “I picked America here,” said Stock. “They is how fast people talk and it big role in me coming here.” she says getting homework because of football and are a lot bigger than my being difficult to understand In Spain Lopez in every subject every day is the American Life,” said normal family though and them. Parmentier has really played tennis, soccer and did something she is not used to. Stock. “In Europe it’s a they have a lot of animals.” enjoyed her host family since horseback riding. Here at Leo Selina says her favorite part dream to come to America.” Junior Celia being here. She says they are Lopez is playing on the girls’ about being here is making Here at Leo Stock is on Parmentier, from Belgium much bigger than her normal soccer team. Compared to new friends and trying new the football team and wants to decided to participate family and they go to church her hometown Leo is much things she has never tried join the track team in the spring, in the foreign exchange every Sunday, which she is not smaller as Lopez comes from a before. The biggest change before coming to America program because she has used to. Like her family at home big city. There is also a lot more for Selina is going from being Bjoren played football for three always wanted to experience though the Sauders like to eat space between houses and fast an only child to having four years in Germany. Compared America before going to healthy which Celia really likes. food places in America than in brothers and sisters in her new to his hometown and school college. According to Celia Leo’s third European Spain says Lopez. One of her homes. Her host family also there are a lot of differences she chose to come to America student is sophomore Julia dislikes dislike about America participates in more activities here at Leo. Stock comes from a because it’s important and Molla Lopez from Spain. is that it was colder here than than her family back home. big city in Germany and at his it’s like Europe to Americans. Lopez is staying with the she was use to back at home. All the foreign school there he gets two breaks Leo compared to her home Funnell family during her Leo has one South exchange students enjoy a day, can go outside during school has many differences. stay here in the United States. American foreign exchange being able to learn about the school day and everyone “The biggest According to Lopez she student this year, junior Maria Americas unique culture has the same classes. His difference here at Leo is that decided to participate in the Bejarano from Colombia. and the diversity they bring favorite part about being here I got to choose my classes foreign exchange program Bejarano is staying with the is great for Leo as well. DRIVER EDUCATION

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Disclaimer: these are not proven true and should not be taken seriously. These do not reflect the views of Leo Jr./ September Horoscopes Sr HighSchool. Taken from: astrology.horoscopes.com Aries 3/21- 4/19 Taurus 4/20- 5/20 Gemini 5/21- 6/20 Slow down and pay attention to de- Family realtionships will be a source You’ll be charming and attractive in your tails at work. You might be impatient and of conflict this month, and you might love life. You’ll be critical and seek perfec- find it difficult to do this, but you can be angry and defensive. You’ll be very tion on the home front or when dealing avoid costly mistakes if you’re careful. supportive and kind with some rela- with a close family member and this could tives and neighbors, but you may bick- create difficulties and stress. er and be impatient with your parents. Cancer 6/21- 7/22 Leo 7/23- 8/22 Virgo 8/23- 9/22 If you have a tendency to be shy and retiring, You’ll do anything to be seen and heard, You’ll be critical of yourself and others you’ll be even more so. On the other hand, even if that means taking some risks or being and find it difficult to see the big picture. you’ll be very intuitive and caring. Your home overly assertive. Venus and Libra will bring You will be caught up in small details that and family life will be a source of pleasure if skill in working as part of a team, especially won’t matter in the long run. you can avoid being to picky or impatient. when dealing with neighbors and relatives.

Libra 9/23- 10/22 Scorpio 10/23- 11/21 Sagittarius 11/22- 12/21 Your natural charm and attractiveness will You’ve been feeling stressed and limited You’ll enjoy the company of friends and help you gain coroperation and get your way with Saturn in your sign. Many things in support one another. You will engage in without being overbearing. Your behavior your life have been complicated and prog- interesting converations and may meet may be unpredictable at times. You may be ress is slow. Soon you will attract what you new people who share your interests. bossy and erratic with your partner. need with little effort and have the abillity to se new goals and expand your horizons. Capricorn 12/22- 1/19 Aquarius 1/20- 2/18 Pisces 2/19- 3/20 Your life will be stressful and full of change You will be assertive with your partner, but You may feel insecure, anxious and unclear again this month. You’ll have a negative atti- may come on too strong. You’ll need a lot of your direction this month. Also, you’ll tude, and all your relationships will be tense. of freedom and independence if you’re in a need to protect yourself emotionally, eat Others may see you as charming and happy, realtionship properly and get plenty of rest. but beneath the surface you’ll be in chaos. September 13, 2013 Page 6 OPINION Celebrities’ lives not their own Popular online blogger Perez Hilton goes overboard with how he retrieves new gossip By Emily Hemmelgarn rich and famous. Consequently, culture.” Hilton’s career took Hilton presents his negative More shockingly, Editor-in-chief not all reporting is good off in 2004 and his blog is now views on others. His remarks Gaga claims Hilton has been reporting, and this can pay a known as perezhilton.com. and gossip have pushed looking at apartments in toll on those being reported on. With the true gossip celebrities to despise his Gaga’s building in New York Popular online blogger Hilton has spread, he has had reporting, leading the common City, New York. Gaga has and television personality his share of online dispute viewer to find much of what gone on to say that Hilton is Mario Armando Lavandeira, over false allegations and he says difficult to believe. stalking her, only in search of Media and how Jr., more commonly known accusations, as well as exposing Popular Disney star new gossip to report on her. it is reported is a form of as Perez Hilton, has been all too personal details. These Demi Lovato, a prominent Gaga tweeted “STAY AWAY entertainment Americans posting and sharing gossip include celebrities such as advocate against bullying, has FROM ME + MY FAMILY have become accustomed to. on popular celebrities for will.i.am., Khloe Kardashian, also had a negative experience YOU ARE SICK TRYING TO Reporting events and sharing years now. Hilton’s blogging Miss USA runner-up Carrie with Hilton via Twitter. Lovato RENT AN APARTMENT IN the lives of celebrities by career began in 2000 when Prejean, Taylor Momsen posted “I really wish we could MY BUILDING TO STALK magazines, newspapers, blogs he presented his opinions and Vanessa Hudgens, to go back in time when artists ME. LEAVE ME ALONE!!!” and other social networking about celebrities with an name a few. Many other were known for their work. Hilton went on to sites is a common and effective “unapologetic desire to mingle celebrities have expressed Not their personal lives.” deny all accusations of him way to peak into the lives of the with and be a part of celebrity their disapproval on the way Hilton then stepped stalking her, saying he was in to the innocent tweet and innocently viewing apartments replied “@ddlovato Do you for his move from Los Angeles, really think @LindsayLohan California to New York City. wants the media to not Hilton is just one of write about her? She needs the many media reporters attention and creates drama that publicly share intimate to get it. #Truth”. Lovato then secrets, private information, went on to defend Lohan, and initiate conflict to get a rise saying “@PerezHilton hey out of those being attacked. how about you just leave The process of the paparazzi her alone? Instead of kicking and the media slowly someone while they’re down?” creeping closer and closer His latest victim, pop into the lives of celebrities is star Lady Gaga, has also had becoming more aware to the an unpleasant run-in with eyes of the public viewing her once close friend, Hilton. the information reported on On his blog, Hilton criticized those celebrities. The moral Gaga’s latest song “Applause.” situation is, without a doubt, Hilton has also sent texts to how close is too close? And if Gaga harassing her on the the private and personal lives PHOTO PROVIDED BY EMILY HEMMELGARN subject of her hip surgery she of the celebrities in the media had earlier this year, which led are at jeopardy, will there be a Perez Hilton with Lady Gaga at a 2009 VMA after-party in New York, New York. Gaga to post about it on Twitter. limit to this evasive reporting? Students discuss bullying Society outraged about racist commercials By Kelsey Carroll the extent of the actions. “The first step is Cheerios advertisement depicting a biracial family causes uproar Opinion Editor sitting down with the student and their parents and talking to them. If the harassment doesn’t stop, suspension is By Miller Kern the next step. Most of the time after we suspend a student, Editor-in-chief Bullying has become one it stops. In some cases with of the most talked about topics cyber bullying, the law can worldwide. It’s addressed in become involved,” said Kern. schools all over the country but During the 2012- still continues to be a problem. 2013 school year, there were Racism, unfortunately, “Bullying is when between 10 and 15 reports of has always been present in one person purposely makes thoughts or attempts of suicide. society. Though many are another person feel lesser, Brown and Kern both helping to reduce racism, whether it is physically or think the best way for bullying other people or forms of media emotionally,” said sophomore rates to come down is to are stirring up controversy. Makala Wills “I also think for continue to educate students One form of media PHOTO PROVIDED BY MILLER KERN it to be considered bullying, throughout the school year. creating debate is commercials, it has to be continuous.” Sophomore Dylan more specifically Kmart and Little girl and her motther talk at the breakfast table about Cheerios While talking to Barrow talks about how he Cheerios. Although both have Principal Neal Brown III and struggled being on the varsity been cause for dispute, the negative light. They give people of “white trash” or any Assistant Principal Dennis basketball team as a freshman. reasoning is very different. a sort of right to assume these other negative description. Kern, they both agree that at “The seniors were Kmart has featured awful stereotypes of others. So, where is this racism Leo the two biggest problems mean to me just because a new string of commercials It’s as if Kmart’s advertisers coming from? It’s obvious are false cries about bullying they could be. It made me for back-to-school deals that had a complete disregard for that different generations and when a student who is hate the sport,” said Barrow. are incredibly racist. Each people’s fight to end racism and have different views on racial bullying does not realize they His advice to anyone commercial shows a new quite frankly, it’s saddening. issues. Older generations grew are really hurting another dealing with bullying is stereotype for minorities An even more up when racism was a natural student’s feelings. The most not to let anyone get to you performed by young children. saddening racial controversy way of life, while younger common types of bullying seen and use their negativity as The Kmart commercial falls on a Cheerios commercial. generations have grown up in a at Leo are tripping, hitting, motivation to become better. epidemic started with a The advertisement simply racially accepting environment. excluding, and name calling. Barrow suggested commercial of elementary shows an everyday family that Benny and Rafi Fine “Bullying is dealt with that Leo should have a bullying school students outside at happens to consist of a white conducted a video interview on a daily basis here at Leo, officer in every class to help recess, telling each other “Yo mom, a black dad, and a mixed of a handful of kids of different but we get a lot of calls from prevent future problems. Mama” jokes. The children race daughter. The commercial races, ranging from age seven parents who claim that their “Throughout the in the commercial sound in itself shows absolutely no to age 13. The kids were shown children are being bullied, year, we will educate the unbelievably ignorant and, sign of racism. The reaction, the Cheerios commercial and when most of the time they students about bullying and honestly, give a bad image however, creates an empire asked questions regarding the really aren’t,” said Brown. tell the teachers what to look to others of their race. The of hate and negativity. make-up of the family. When The consequences for. We are doing our very commercial’s message The comments on asked what they thought of the for someone caught bullying best to make Leo a safe place almost says, “Every black or the commercial’s Youtube parents, the kids were confused can vary depending on for our students,” said Kern. Hispanic person, even those video got so many hateful by what kind of answer the of the younger comments that commenting Fine brothers were looking for. generation, fits was disabled from the video. When told why the commercial into the horrible Such comments include was causing so much stereotypes horrible things like “white commotion among people, the society has trash” and the “n-word.” interviewees were appalled. placed on them.” One hateful commenter goes The kids could not I n to say, “stupid white trash even wrap their heads around each Kmart sleeping with a black animal the concept that people could commercial, to create a zebra child.” be outraged by the color of there are one or It’s idiotic comments a family’s skin. Almost all of two white kids to like that that make people them said something along add “diversity.” lose all hope for humanity. the lines of, “If someone truly These children, Black people and white people loves another person, the color however, rarely established equality long, of their skin shouldn’t matter.” partake in the long ago so why racism is These interviewed kids “ghetto” actions still prevalent is a mystery to lead a great example that all of of the other kids, many. The racism existing in society should follow. There they merely society today is so incredibly is absolutely no reason racism stand by. The maddening. The family in should still be an issue. People advertisements the Cheerios commercial need a reality check. Humans show people in was a very well put together are humans, regardless races other than family. There were no signs of the color of their skin. white in a very September 13, 2013 Page 7 OPINION Young Hollywood stars send the wrong message Popular celebrities outrage fans with recent dramatic image change

By Alix Faulkner this performance Cyrus opted marijuana usage, driving hit their “adult” years. They of dedicated fans have an Editor-in-chief for revealing nude latex two- with a suspended license and seem to be trying to prove that obligation to act in a more piece that left nothing to the girls accusing him of getting they are no longer children appropriate manner even if imagination. If her outfit them pregnant and cheating by doing controversial and they are trying to stray away wasn’t already enough to turn on his former girlfriend outlandish things. Many from the younger audience. people off, her dancing sure Selena Gomez. Bieber has people understand that these These young children watch Hollywood has always did. Cyrus paraded around the also had fashion choices, two want to take their careers what these stars do in public had its fair share of child stars stage performing raunchy and like wearing a gas mask, in a different direction with and see that as an appropriate going astray but in the past inappropriate dance moves that have made parents and more adult projects and way to act themselves. few months a new batch of on a show that is watched fans wonder what kind of a a more mature audience. Bieber and Cyrus superstars has been creating by many young viewers. role model he is becoming. There is a different way have the names and the more controversy than ever. Justin Bieber in the Young stars like Bieber to approach this however. power to really influence This time it’s not the past year has been wrapped and Cyrus seem to have the Stars like Cyrus and younger children and they typical Lindsay Lohan and up in controversial scandals mentality that they can do what Bieber who made their fame should be giving a positive Britney Spears stories though. himself including club fights, they want now that they have through young audiences image for these kids. Powerhouse names like Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber seem to be stealing all the limelight for crazy acts in Hollywood lately. All these stars are ones who experienced fame young and have a fan base that is made of primarily teenagers, pre-teens and even children younger. Many young girls and boys see these celebrities as role models. They look at what these young celebrities are doing and try to emulate them. Cyrus’s recent performance at MTV’s Video Music Awards has left many parents outraged with the way she presented herself. Cyrus started her performance singing and dancing to her recent hit “We Can’t Stop.” She sported a teddy bear leotard and act nothing short of what those who have seen the music video would have expected. Cyrus created even more controversy in her next act. After her solo performance, Cyrus PHOTO PROVIDED BY ALIX FAULKNER participated in a duet with Robin Thicke for his new Miley Cyrus’s look now and her look in 2011. single “Blurred Lines.” For

Students question how George Zimmerman trial causes controversy By Justin Stuckey become household names. Martin case really just serves as an example of two troubling A&E editor The media’s coverage of the private social media is shooting subsided somewhat phenomena. First, the media after March and did not pick devotes a great deal of time to Teens feel their personal lives are too public All who haven’t been up sharply again until over stories that really don’t matter. wandering in the Sahara a year later, July 2013, when This case is hardly the only Desert for the last two years Zimmerman’s trial took example of the media covering have heard about a man named place. If it’s possible, coverage practically meaningless George Zimmerman. They at that point may have stories. It seems like every know that he shot a 17-year-old become even more round- day there is a headline story named Trayvon Martin. They about some shooting or killing. By Miller Kern uncomfortable moments the-clock than previously. probably know that, in the Why does it matter more than for a teenager is when his Judging by this wall- Editor-in-chief recent trial, he claimed he did the other 39 that happened or her parent(s) bring up a to-wall media coverage, one it in self-defense. Why should that day? Nobody knows. tweet. There is a loss of trust would think that there was anyone care about Trayvon The second problem and privacy in that moment. some enormous significance Martin or George Zimmerman? is that Americans are letting Teens have already Teens generally have an “if I to this case. Not so. Here’s The answer: They shouldn’t. the media lead them around seen how many negative sides wanted you to know, I would what happened: in the days The media coverage by the nose. When news there are to social media. But have told you” attitude. that followed the shooting, of this case, of course, was agencies acted like Martin/ now, there is one more thing Honestly, it straight up makes Martin’s parents and their nonstop. At times, it was Zimmerman mattered and for them to worry about, the the relationship between lawyer pushed to get national about impossible to glance at covered it like it mattered, “privacy” of their account. child and parent awkward. attention for the story. It a television or open an Internet they believed it. Though there Teenagers on Twitter It’s a complete invasion certainly worked; within a browser without seeing “How was really no reason to care have a certain trust that people of privacy for parents to read few weeks, media coverage as the Zimmerman Case Affects about what really happened who do not follow them will their children’s tweets. What’s well as social media attention the Hubcap Industry” or that night in Florida, they not see their tweets. This, even more horrifying though, sent Martin spinning into one “Danish Fishermen Sound formed opinions. Americans however, is not necessarily is if a teacher or administrator of the biggest stories of the Off on Trayvon Martin.” argued with each other, picked the case. Parents, teachers, takes a look into a student’s year. At face value, though, This wasn’t a breaking sides, and became divided and even administrators personal and social life. Likely, the story really didn’t matter story quite when it first along political and racial lines. have been known to view the snooping is for disciplinary significantly more than any happened, though. For about People should think kids’ Twitter accounts. reasons and if the account is not other murder case. According the first 10 days after the for themselves. When reading For the most part, set to private, it’s technically to the FBI, over 14,000 shooting way back on Feb. an article or seeing a story teens generally do not watch not breaking any rules. Though “murders and nonnegligent 26, 2012 in Sanford, Fla., the on the news, ask whether what they say on social media these technicalities hold true, manslaughters” happened national media ignored it. it really matters and why it networks. One of the reasons students still feel a sense of in 2011, an average of about One by one, though, news does. If it does matter, great; for that is simply, they don’t betrayal by the authority 40 per day. An event that outlets got on the story. make an informed opinion think their parents or anyone figure. Again, it makes occurs 40 times a day is hardly Within another couple of on that subject. If it doesn’t of authority is going to see for an awkward situation. worthy of national attention. weeks, Trayvon Martin and Now, the Zimmerman/ matter, though, don’t sweat t.i it. Twitter is mainly for the The only way for George Zimmerman had younger generation’s use and teenagers to prevent this type it almost feels like a violation of thing from happening is to of privacy when, God forbid, set their Twitter accounts to one’s mom or dad gets a Twitter private. Many teens do not account. And even worse, like to do this though since starts following him or her. while on private, others cannot Usually the parents retweet the account. Retweets are just looking out of generally lead to more curiosity. After the initial followers or popularity. A lot of “creep,” it becomes a habitual teens tweet purely for retweets thing. Parents begin to and favorites. Having a private read every tweet their child account puts restrictions not posts. It creates an awkward only on potential viewers presence around the child but on the tweeter as well. because the parent knows Account holders things the teen would never must choose; do they want a personally share with them. bigger audience or do they One of the most want to retain their privacy? September 13, 2013 Page 8 SPECIAL Fall fashion hits the halls

Top clothing trends seen at Leo

Girls Patterned leggings (as seen on senior Madi Clark) Jean jackets / denim shirts High-low dresses Tights (as seen on junior Mallory Minich) Colored jeans Skater skirts Cardigans Maxi skirts/dresses (as seen on senior Hannah Thomas) Oversized sweaters

M. Minich Top clothing trends seen at Leo

Boys Khaki pants Plaid shirts Camouflage Cuffed pants Jordans Graphic t-shirts Sweaters (as seen on junior Aaron Moore)

H. Thomas Cargo pants Printed shorts

A. Moore

M. Clark

Top shoe trends seen at Leo

Toms Oxfords Tall boots Combat boots Loafers Converse Visible socks Wedged sneakers Moccasins Vans Dress shoes Work boots Boat shoes Suede Cowboy boots

M. Kern M. Kern E. Hemmelgarn A. Eicher September 13, 2013 Page 9 SPECIAL THE BEST OF 2SUMMER O13 As summer 2013 comes to BEST a close, students review the best the summer had to offer. MOVIES 1. Iron Man 3 2. Despicable Me 2 3. Man of Steel BEST TRAVEL 4. Monsters University 5. Fast & Furious 6 DESTINATIONS 1. Louisville, Kentucky According to box office 2. Fairbanks, Alaska 3. San Juan Islands, Washington 4. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 5. American Samoa

According to loneyplanet.com

Seniors Zach Ferran and Alaina Branscomb visited Jacksboro, Ten- nessee together this summer.

“My favorite memory of this summer SONGS was going to the

BEST lake with family 1. Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke ft. TI and friends.” & Pharrell - Senior Chandler Yoder 2. Get Lucky - Daft Punk ft Pharrell 3. Radioactive - Imagine Dragons 4. We Can’t Stop - Miley Cyrus 5. Can’t Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft Ray Dalton According to billboard top 100 PICTURES PROVIDED BY ALAINA BRANSCOMB AND CHANDLER YODER September 13, 2013 Page 10 ADS September 13, 2013 Page 11 8 things unknown about....SPORTS boys tennis

6. The team would like 1. Nick Sangiacomo serves the fastest new lights so we can play on the team at 102 mph. at night.

2. The first match Eli Steiner played 7. Morgan Book wears was when he was six. aviators during match- 3. Our coach is ranked second in the es, allowing him to win nation in Pickle Ball. the match before it even 4. The tennis team jams to Reggae starts. music at practice and on occasions. 5. Our inspiration is to “make like a bread truck 8. Drake likes buns. and haul buns.”

PHOTO BY MCKENNA KELLEY Sophomore Reid Herran serves in a match against Angola.

Leo to leave the ACAC Varsity boys soccer gets new head coach

The Lions to join a new athletic By Alyse Jenkins conference for the 2015-2016 year Sports editor

Snider High School’s girls’ varsity coach is now Leo Junior Senior High By Miller Kern but will be better because of it.” School’s new head coach Leo’s decision to for the boys’ soccer team. Editor-in-chief move to a different conference Jim LaBorde coached was ultimately up to at Snider for eight years. At administration. According to Snider, LaBorde coached the Rohrbacher, the coaches were girls’ varsity team with his all on board, but had different assistant coach Craig Wise. degrees of willingness. Wise is now the assistant According to coach for the Leo boys’ team. sophomore Dylan Barrow, Coming to Leo was a Changes are some of the positives of the big decision for him. The reason coming to sports at Leo Jr. switch are better competition he left Snider and came to Leo / Sr. High School during and new opponents. Some PHOTO BY ALYSE JENKINS was because he was given the the 2015-2016 school year. negatives include less chance opportunity to coach the boys’ The Lions are of winning conference titles The new boys’ varsity coach, Jim LaBorde, talks to the girls’ varsity soccer team. LaBorde said the leaving the Allen County and more difficulty getting coach, Jerry Jenkins. fact that he had heard great Athletic Conference for a new all-conference recognition. things about Leo High School conference. The conference “I’m excited about and the athletic program formations or playing styles. players hope to go farther includes Leo, Huntington it,” said Barrow. “It will helped make his decision to “Leo is a smaller school this season than previous North High School, Dekalb be more challenging and move to Leo a rather easy one. with a tightknit community,” seasons. Last season the team High School, East Noble there will definitely be more “Now there is a lot said LaBorde. “Student athletes made it to the championship High School, Columbia City competition. But, I think more team unity between the know and support each other.” of sectionals but lost to High School, New Haven it will make us better.” varsity and junior varsity,” LaBorde had to East Noble High School. High School, Bellmont High Barrow is most said senior Jacob Robbins. make the transition from LaBorde enjoys School, and Norwell High looking forward to playing Robbins likes the coaching girls to boys and coaching at Leo and thinks School. The name of the new Dekalb in basketball because new coach and having a new thinks because boys tend to be the players are great, conference is undecided, Leo lost the game against coaching style, which brings a stronger and faster, the speed respectful, and very hard but according to Athletic them in last year’s season. new perspective to the team. of play is much faster. He said working. He has been Director Brock Rohrbacher, The new conference Off the field, there is a he still enjoys coaching both. welcomed and is supported. there will be a competition isn’t technically “new.” Carroll new tradition with an annual “The goal is to win “I look forward among the students to High School and Homestead player campout that will be sectionals and take it from to continuing to build a choose the name and logo. High School are leaving the held at one of the player’s house. there,” said senior Nick Bond. great program that was The cause for Northeast Hoosier Conference On the field there are new Both the coaches and already here,” said LaBorde. the change, according to and being replaced by Leo Rohrbacher, is participation and Huntington North. Since reasons. Leo is the only the teams are changing, the school in the ACAC with NHC decided to create an freshman teams. Since Leo entirely new conference. would be competing against Though Leo is leaving larger schools in the new the ACAC, the conference conference, there will be more will remain. Next year, students, resulting in freshman Garrett High School will be teams. Another reason for leaving the ACAC. Along the switch is less travel. with Garrett’s leaving, Jay “With the new County High School will be conference, the level of play joining the ACAC. So during will be better,” said Rohrbacher. the 2014-2015 school year, the “When a school’s enrollment is ACAC will be a nine team larger, the chance of finding conference. Then the following better athletes increases. The year will mark the removal athletes will find it difficult, of Leo from the conference. September 13, 2013 Page 12 SPECIAL New Teachers Arrive at Leo Mr. Bierbaum Mrs. Singer

Q: What do you teach? Q: Have you ever taught before? If so, where? A: This year I am teaching a speech and debate class and A: Yes, I’ve taught nine years, all at Heritage. one class of 9th grade English at Leo. I teach 4 sessions of 10th Q: What do you teach? grade English at Woodlan. A: I teach mathematics- ECA prep, geometry, Q: What are you certified to teach? Algebra II, finite math, and prob & stats A: I’m certified to teach English to grades 5 through 12, and dual- credit. psychology. Q: What are you certified to teach? Q: Where did you go to college? A: I’m certified to teach math through the A: IPFW. 5-12 grades, and computers. Q: What’s your favorite part about Q: Where did you go to high teaching? school? A: My favorite part of teaching is getting A: North Side High School. to know my students through class Q: What’s your favorite part discussions and writing. It’s also about teaching? rewarding to see students interested or A: Seeing students get the “AHA!” excited about something we are doing or “Lightbulb!” moment and finally in my class. understand something they have Q: Teachers always say that students been struggling to understand. don’t only learn from the teachers, Q: Teachers always say that but that the teachers also learn from students don’t only learn from the the students. Is there anything that teachers, but that teachers also learn you have learned from a student? from the students. Is there anything A: I have learned that everyone that you have learned from a student? has something to contribute in the A: I’ve learned many things from classroom. We are all unique, and our students as I encourage my students to experiences shape our views on all provide me feedback about how to be kinds of subjects. a better teacher for them. Q: What was your reaction when Q: What was your reaction when you you first discovered you were first discovered you were coming to coming to Leo this year to teach? Leo this year to teach? Why? Why? A: I was very excited to be joining the A: I was nervous! I was afraid that by only ranks of this great school as I’ve always wanted being here for two periods in the morning to teach here. It is an excellent school and I plan to send my I wouldn’t really be a part of this school. sons here in the future. Thankfully, I was wrong. Everyone has been Q: What are you most excited about for this year? helpful and welcoming. A: To be a part of this school and help students get ready for life after high school.

Mr. Curtis Mr. Minnick Q: Have you ever taught before? If so, where? Q: What do you teach? A: Yes! Angola, Shelbyville, Lakeland, Dekalb, and Fort A: I currently am teaching language arts to 7th, 8th, and 9th Wayne. 27 years in total. graders. Q: What do you teach? Q: Where did go to high school? A: Algebra I, ECA Algebra I, and geometry. A: I graduated from Leo Jr./Sr. High School. Q: What are you certified to teach? Q: Do you coach anything, or run any clubs? A: Math and physical education. A: I’ve been the cross country coach at Leo for the Q: Where did you go to college? past 11 years. I have also coached middle school A: Purdue. basketball, and high school and middle school track Q: Do you coach anything, or run any at Leo. While at North Side I was the boys’ and girls’ clubs? swim coach. A: JV Girls’ Basketball. Q: Teachers always say that students don’t only Q: What’s your favorite part about learn from the teachers but that teachers also teaching? learn from the students. Is there anything A: I teach and coach because I that you have learned from a student? enjoy helping young people try A: One of the great aspects about teaching to reach their academic/athletic is being around young adults. Young adults potential. The interaction that it keep you informed on what is happening in takes is motivating. the world and have great energy. Students Q: Teachers always say that are great with technology and other skills. I students don’t only learn have definitely had students in the past teach from the teachers, but that the me how to better use an iPad and other newer teachers also learn from the technology. students. Is there anything that Q: What was your reaction when you first you’ve learned from a student? discovered you were coming to Leo this year to A: I learn from students how I teach teach? Why? or present material in class and its A: I was very excited for the new opportunity. I’m effectiveness. I then make adjustments a Leo graduate and have been involved in the and keep trying to get better community since graduation. It is great to have the at presenting and motivating by opportunity to come back to Leo as a teacher. observing my classes’ reactions. Q: What are you most excited about for this year? Q: What was your reaction when A: I’m most excited about meeting the new you first discovered you were students and parents in the community. I’m also coming to Leo this year to teach? looking forward to the opportunity to teach Why? middle school. I have always enjoyed working A: I was very excited, as I live in the community with 7th and 8th graders. and I was already coaching girls basketball here. I was looking forward to teaching and coaching in the community I live in every day.