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ISSUE 2 LIGHTNING VOLUME 32 BOLT

KNEPP, TERRY, BENTON PROFILES RELAY FOR LIFE

BRYANT EARNS PROMOTION

CHANCELLOR HIGH SCHOOL 6300 HARRISON ROAD, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407 1 October 2019 CHARGERS ARE CHARGED UP AT PEP MRS. GATTIE RALLY AND RED BOX PERFORMANCE ADVISOR

SAVANNAH AVERSA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

FAITH REMICK LAYOUT EDITOR Mrs. Bass-Fortune and other faculty members dance to a country song for the pep rally. BRIANA BUTCHER CHRISTELLE TEMPLE NEWS EDITOR

The Redbox cast gathers on their first night of performances. HANNAH CLOVEN FEATURES EDITOR

KAITLYN GARVEY Team captain Taylor Collins SPORTS EDITOR leads her team in a fun dance. On the front cover is Erin CARA SEELY Dameron and Kyle Tubner looking to score a goal. AND EMMA PURCELL On the back cover is Sierra Patterson, Taylor Collins, and OP-ED EDITORS Emma Bernard and Travon Brown on scooters at the pep rally Melody Washington trying to win a life-sized game of Hungry Hippo. celebrating a good play CHARGER FUR BABIES CONTEST MATCH THE NAME OF THE PET TO THE PICTURE AND TAKE YOUR ANSWERS TO ROOM A113 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE. HAVE A PHOTO OF YOUR FURRY FRIEND YOU WANT TO SUBMIT?

Charger 1 Charger 2 Charger 3 Charger 4 Names to choose from. Note: There are more names than pictures! Queso, Hunter, Chloe, Charlie, Rosie, Sniffles October 2019 2 EDITORIAL WORKING ON IMAGE EXPRESSION Taking charge of how you feel about yourself By Savannah Aversa Editor-in-Chief takes time, but will make you happier in the end. Everyday we go about our business By Savannah Aversa One stop on to the next Editor-in-Chief Task after task whether complete or not Image. Something that Finally, one day I decided that We keep pushing everyone has, something my outlook needed to change. What happens when we get to the breaking point? that many struggle with. I wanted to be confident in my When all emotions just want to fly out? High school is challenging body. I didn’t want to keep pre- Do you have someone to talk to? when it comes to the image we tending that I was happy with Are you just going to break down alone? have of ourselves. Many times myself. My mind had flipped a Will you express them, or will you bottle them up? our thoughts of our self image switch for the good. I wanted to Will you keep them to yourself or share? tend to be negative. We don’t be better; I wanted to be happy. Will you exaggerate them, or will you let them go? like anything about our ap- So, I went to the track So many options, and yet each person is different. pearance. We want to change team, found my best friends, We all express them differently who we are and how we look. and became ten times hap- No one person is alike This outlook brings us down pier because of it. Hav- It is hard to show emotion for some, and easy for others to the point of no hope. Often ing the right people around Some rather deal with it themselves, and bottle it up we feel that we don’t think we you and motivating you can Others rely on people to listen to them can change anything about change your outlook on life. We all have emotions but why can’t we express them? our image. It can be crushing. You can change how you If you do you are seen as weak. I can speak from experi- think, you can change how If you don’t you are seen a secluded. ence when it comes to this you feel, you can change your How can we express them without a label attached? topic. From eighth grade year outlook. It all starts with you, Something needs to change because everyone is different and we to about halfway through my and it starts with your motiva- can’t put pressure on someone to change their expression. junior year, I hated my body. tion. If you don’t want to help I hated the way I looked. The yourself and be a better person, image I had of myself was so there is no way your image will CHARGER CHECKLIST bad. Every time I looked in the change. The time you put in is * Senior Superlative Voting-Check your email! mirror, I would just see myself the benifits you will recieve. * Yearbook Cover Contest-Submissions due Nov. 1. as fat, ugly, and gross. I had the This process takes time. You * Seniors: Who inspires you the most and why? * worst stretch marks from los- have to be patient. It won’t Forms and pictures due this month! ing weight, my thighs touched, happen overnight but, if you I had a little stomach, and I are willing to put the work in * Yearbooks on sale for $75! Go to YBpay.com. couldn’t stand it. I hated every- the freedom of feeling confi- thing about my body and didn’t dent in yourself is like no other. appeiciate it for what it does.

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By EmmaJUNIOR Purcell CLASSWhen asked PRES what his reaction SUCCEEDS this school year, he stated IN a few CAMPAIGN agement Team, however, was Op-Ed Editor was to winning, Church stated different things. “Well, I’ve al- a more tedious and calculated Joel Church, Chancellor’s that he was pretty shocked. ready helped kick start a news selection process. Each ap- Junior Class President, has “Even with my confidence with outlet for Chancellor, which is plicant's file was sent to the recently been making some the election, I still never fully ChargerAlert. But what the fu- Apple Corporation in Califor- big moves along with the help believed that my classmates ture holds is not entirely clear nia. Within three to four busi- of the Vice President, Aston would go as far to genuinely yet. Me as well as my Vice have ness days, they sent us a full Jazvic. With the introduction elect me president of the ju- big ideas, and were trying to spreadsheet of mathematical of the ChargerAlert youtube nior class, but hey, strang- figure out the best way to exe- calculations and formulas to channel, website, and weekly ers things have happened.” cute them, so that they are the show who would be the best podcast, numerous students Another important question most beneficial to Chancellor for the job.” This statement have been champing at the that was asked was the amount and its junior class.” Church seemed to be on the sarcastic bit to discover Church’s inspi- also mentioned what exactly side, but Church would not ration to run, as well as why “I looked around ChargerAlert is and how he state any other story than that. he is doing what he's doing. and thought that selected his staff members. The final question asked was if After his well awaited inter- “There is our youtube chan- he would run again next year, view, the junior class, along this school has nel, which features videos and Church responded with with the rest of the school, potential’’ highlights surrounding events this; “Who knows? If my fellow will finally receive some an- of effort he put into his cam- like pep rallies and sports classmates would want me to, swers to their questions. paign. “I’m positive I put in the games. It’s laid back, and there then of course, I will. By the end “I looked around and thought most effort out of all of the can- isn’t much censorship, which of this school year, Aston, the that this school has potential,’’ didates in the entire school,” I’m not afraid to admit.” The Vice President, and I will have said Church when asked why said Church. “I’m not throwing channel is owned by Church. done some groundbreaking he wanted to run for presiden- shade at any of them, but I’m “To pick our staff, we chose things. I can promise you that cy. “I wasn’t entirely confident proud of how much work we our reporters and photogra- we will never stop working.” I’d win; the other candidates put into this campaign.” When phers based on the people we put up strong fights. However, asked what information he knew and their experience in when the videos came out I was could share about his plans for those fields. The Clout Man- fairly certain I had it in the bag.”

By KaitlynSCIENCE Garvey DEPTlor became SPORTS available, and Mrs. NEWhow much PHYSICSthey have grown,” TEACHERSimilar to what makes them Sports Editor Bass-Fortune asked me to inter- Knepp states. The worst part proud to do what they do, “So far I am enjoying my time view, I jumped at the chance.” of teaching high school for teachers also hope to leave a here at Chancellor,” says Mr. Although teaching phys- Knepp is waking up earlier. legacy for their students to Wayne Knepp. “I have some ics was one of his dreams, it Every teacher has something remember them after they great students, and the other was not his first career choice. that makes them proud to do graduate. Knepp is no excep- teachers I am working with have “In college, I thought I would what they do and Knepp is no tion. “I hope to build a phys- made me feel very welcome.” enter the military and then exception. “My greatest ac- ics program where students Knepp is the new physics become an engineer,” he re- complishment as a teacher is are challenged every day and teacher at Chancellor replac- flected. Teaching at a different every time I see the look on a driven to think, grow, and im- ing recently retired Kathryn grade level is at least a learning student’s face, where they have prove as well as have some fun.” Bogue. He teaches courses on curve, so the transition from general physics and AP physics. “I hope to build a middle school to high school Before coming to Chancellor, could certainly prove to be dif- physics program he taught eighth grade science ficult. Fortunately, Knepp has where students are “I have some great adjusted quite smoothly. He students, and the has found that teaching high challenged every school and middle school are day and driven to other teachers I am somewhat dissimilar. “It has working with have taken a bit of adjustment to think, grow, and im- get used to the block sched- prove as well as have made me feel very ule again, and not seeing my welcome.” students every day,” he says. some fun.” at Chancellor Middle School. “The best part about teaching been struggling to understand “I taught at Chancellor Middle at Chancellor is getting to teach something, and then they School for eight years,” explains a subject that I love, as well as Mr.Knepp is the new Physics have that “aha” moment where teacher in the Science Knepp. This will be his ninth getting to see and teach a lot things finally come together Department. year teaching in total. “When of the students that I taught and make sense,” he says. the position here at Chancel- in middle school and see October 2019 4 NEWS

By Cara Seely BENTONfive years and then MOLDS at Caroline munity. THE She further FUTURE explains, as her own children. After Features Editor Middle School for two years. “To hopefully be able to mold graduation, she has stayed in “At the end of the day, un- “It’s interesting how that young people in a way that touch with many of her past less you’re planning on being came about…” Benton said as could potentially change the students, whether by attend- an English major, no one is to how she realized she wanted trajectory of their life, it’s cool! ing weddings, baby show- going to care if you can recite to work in the education field. I love the relationships that ers, or deployment parties. Shakespeare or Edgar Allen “I actually started college as an I build.” Her husband always “Teaching young people how Poe,” states Damaris Benton..” international business major finds amusement about how to be better human beings is If you’re a decent human be- and I took a couple of business “I actually started much more important than “Teaching young courses. One of my professors anything I’ll ever reach on my people how to be politely pulled me to the side college as an inter- curriculum.” Benton concludes and told me I sucked at busi- national business about how a large part of her better human be- ness, because I cared too much passion for teaching are the ings is much more about people. He said I’d be major and I took a life lessons that she hopes to better off being a teacher.” Af- couple of business pass on to her students. At the important than any- ter visiting her family in Puerto end of each class, her students thing I’ll ever reach Rico amid her career debate, courses. One of my recite: ““Everyday we should: she came to realize that many professors politely Work Hard, Stay Humble, Be on my curriculum.” of her relatives had been Kind” as it is stated on the wall ing, that goes a really long teachers as well. Benton claims pulled me to the of her classroom. “I know that way in life.” Benton is a new that it must run in her family. side and told me I a lot of the kids thought I was teacher at Chancellor, who Besides the three different crazy in the beginning…” she expresses her opinion on classes that she teaches, Benton sucked at business, jokes about her daily ritual. the true value of education. is the freshman class sponsor, because I cared too Another piece of life advice For this 2019-2020 school participates in various teacher much about people. Benton tries to express often To hopefully be committees, and is a Scholastic to her students is ,“Don’t be Bowl Coach. Outside of school, sorry, be better. If we make able to mold young He said I’d be better she is a Girl Scout Troop Lead- off being a teacher.” a mistake, learn from it and people in a way that er, attends many military move on. Don’t continue to functions for her husband, seemingly every time they are live in this hamster wheel of could potentially volunteers in her community, in public, someone always runs the same thing over and over.” change the trajec- is involved with programs in up screaming, “Mrs. Benton!” Benton is very excited to be her sorority at the alumni lev- and throws themselves in her working at Chancellor. You tory of their life, el, and spends time with her arms. Benton views students can find her in her roomB211. it’s cool! I love the kids. Ultimately her goal is to go into school administration. relationships that I “English has always been build.” my favorite subject,” said Ben- year, Benton is teaching Gener- ton.” I love to read. I love to al English 9, Honors English 9, write. It’s interesting because and General English 10. Having science was a close second. I spent many years growing up would’ve double-certified to in Brooklyn, New York, Benton teach science but I can’t do the has since lived in a variety of math. I’m terrible at math.” countries, including Italy, Eng- Benton appreciates the peo- land, Germany, and Hawaii. In ple who helped her get the way her extended education, she she is today. ''I had some really attended Temple University of amazing English teachers along Philadelphia and then George the way. There were the kinds Mason University for her of folks that always just pushed Master’s degree. Benton has you. Pushed you to want to worked in the education field push yourself. Push yourself for 12 years, four of which she to be better and to never really was a substitute teacher and be satisfied with where you are eight of which she has been a in the process,” she explained. full-time teacher. Prior to her Benton views teaching as Photo by Cara Seely job at Chancellor, she taught at the most well-rounded career Mrs.Benton is new to our English Department and teaches North Stafford High School for that allows her to work with English 9 and 10. all kinds of people in her com- 5 October 2019 NEWS

By BRYANTChristelle Temple EARNSthings necessary PROMOTION for them to tor for four TO years. “ItADMIN was a had to gradeINTERN for so many years. News Editor Robert Bryant, a well known be successful when they get unique experience going back Bryant may not be in the teacher at Chancellor High to high school,” states Bryant and working with some of the classroom anymore, but is in an email correspondence. School has shown to students same teachers I had as a stu- still available for his students Bryant is optimistic about and staff alike, that hard work dent,” states Bryant. In 2000 if needed. “I am always there his new window of opportu- makes the dream work! His Mr. Bryant made the decision for my students to stop by and nity. His goals to work with hard work and determina- to become a Charger and teach ask for help if they do not un- students and staff to improve tion has helped him achieve at Chancellor High School. derstand something, or need school morale and prepare stu- a promotion to Administra- An early goodbye was sent to someone to talk to,” he states. dents for life after high school tive Intern at both Chan- his classes when he was pro- pushes him to work harder cellor High and Chancellor moted shortly after the school and be that helping hand. Middle School this August. year began. With all the ex- “Everyone needs to have some Formerly a Business Man- citement and accomplishment good skill sets going into the agement and Economics/Per- from this promotion it is some- real world, and I am here to sonal Finance teacher, a role he times hard to leave something help students prepare for that served for 16 years, Bryant was you love. “I will miss getting to next step in life,” he states. thrilled to hear about his new see the excitement of students Bryant attended Potomac promotion. “I am very excited understanding something High School in Dumfries, about getting some experience they have struggled with in and later worked at the same with middle school students class,” he states. However, he high school as security for the and helping them learn some will not miss all the papers he school and an ISS coordina-

By Savannah Aversa TERRY’S A graduate of the University TIME TO TEACH Editor-in-Chief of North Carolina at Chap- Dr. Gina Terry is a new teach- pell Hill for her undergradu- er here in the English De- ate degree, she then moved partment of Chancellor High on to Texas A&M for her Mas- “Words matter. ter’s and Ph.D. While there, Words have the Terry studded British Litera- ture, English Literature, and power to entertain, Print Culture. In addition to to enlighten, to those studies, she also has a graduate certificate in Gen- educate, to chal- der Studies and Film Studies. lenge, to amuse, and “I love the light bulb moments that come with the exchange of to persuade. Find ideas, and becoming a teacher your voice, and use seemed the best way to say ‘thank you’ to the teachers who your words to do had such a profound impact on good.” my life,” states Terry. “ I believe that education can be trans- School. She is teaching Dual Stock Photo Enrollment English 11 and formative; I think that every- Gina Terry is a new teacher in the English Department. 12 as well as English 10 on B one - regardless of their back- days. On A days she teaches ground or ability - should have ternal grandparents and great- journey as a Charger . “ I am at Riverbend High School. access to a quality education. grandparents were also teach- thrilled to be a part of the Terry has taught at all levels Plus, education is an ongoing ers. It’s in my blood. I also went Charger community, and I from Texas A&M University, to process; I love learning, and to a visual and performing arts look forward to an educa- Midwestern State University, as I teach, I learn from my stu- high school with truly inspira- tional and adventurous year.” to Germanna Community Col- dents.” Terry is looking forward tional teachers who taught me She is leaving the students lege and Spotsylvania Middle to seeing those lightbulb mo- the value of learning to think on this note, “Words matter. School. She loves to teach stu- ments in her students this year. critically and inquisitively Words have the power to enter- dents in all levels. “I’ve taught One of the reasons she got into about the world.” She hopes tain, to enlighten, to educate, everyone from graduate stu- teaching is because she comes to repay all the great teachers to challenge, to amuse, and to dents to middle schoolers - from a family full of teachers. “I she had by passing on their persuade. Find your voice, and and I have loved (mostly) ev- am a 4th-generation teacher on knowledge as well as her own. use your words to do good.” ery minute of it,” states Terry. my mother’s side, and my pa- Terry is excited for this new October 2019 6 OP-ED

By Stephanie Martinez TENboys,until MOVIE one day whenSCORES she spoofs and AND nods to classical BORES hor- killer is. I’ve heard this plot so Staff Reporter found her husband cheating ror films. Scary Movie 1-5 will many times, not to mention all 1. Scream: For this movie on her. In a rage she drowned not leave you hiding un- the cheesy lines that I al- franchise, I’d say the same thing her children. When she der the covers, but leave most got my eyes stuck I always say for movies with came to, she realized what she you crying from laughter. from rolling them so much. more than one part:stick to had done and drowned her- 6. Friday the 13th: This is 9. Child’s Play (2019)- This is the original. This movie starts self.She now walks at night the story of the dead camper a story of a criminal getting his off with a masked killer calling by the riverside weeping for from Camp Crystal Lake who soul stuck in a doll’s body. It to ask what someone’s favorite her children.The movie was seeks revenge for his murder. does not come off as creepy scary movie is. This masked poorly directed, but still worth There have been 12 sequels at all. Most of the Child’s Play killer uses extreme ways of the watch. since the original launch in movies were good until this murder. I suggest watch- 4. Carrie-Carrie White, a shy 1980. Don’t both- one was released. Mor- ing this movie, plus girl with telekinetic powers, is er watching it twice. al of the story Holly- Skeet Ulrich is a hottie! the main character in one of 7. Final Destination-The wood: Stop with reboots. 2. Nightmare On Elm Street: Stephen King’s novels.This Grim Reaper follows everyone 10. The Babadook: A mon- This was the first ever -hor tormented girl lived with her in this franchise. The only thing ster comes to life after it’s story ror movie I had ever seen. It’s ultra-religious mother who that is annoying is that if Death is told, or maybe it’s just the definitely falls in the top five. believes everything is a wants them to die, why would woman’s imagination .This It’s a story of a dream demon sin. In school, she is bul- they get visions before the movie was so boring, that I who slaughters those who lied and tormented for not deaths?could not keep my eyes open. wronged him in his past. This understanding some things. 8. Happy Death Day-This The storyline is slow, and ev- movie is a must watch, but At the end though, Miss Car- movie is a hot mess.The idea and erything is in the dark. The I suggest not late at night. rie White gets her revenge. writing of this movie gives me crew does not know what good 3. La Llorona (The Weeping 5. Scary Movie 1-5: Despite a headache. A girl wakes up lighting means .0/10 Women)-In my household, La the title of the movie, this everyday on her birthday, Llorona is the real deal. Maria movie is far from scary. It’s very gets killed, and can’t pass on was a beautiful woman with funny actually with many until she finds out who the a loving husband and three LOW GRADES SHOULDN’T EQUAL PROMOTION By Stephanie Martinez look smarter than them. those who create prob- mine whether a student passes Staff Reporter I blame the system of lems is stupid. They didn’t from one class to the next. Have you ever sat in how school works. In- put in the effort for dur- Teachers can decide if students class,trying to concen- stead of holding students ing their work during the pass their class if the students trate on a topic that you back and making them year. What makes one think have passed the SOL for that KNOW will be on the test? “Certain classes they are going to put in the effort class, regardless of behavior. No matter how hard you now in a higher grade? I don’t One might think that af- try to listen, your mind no longer exist, know if it might be a maturity ter all the trouble some have goes back to that kid problem, but what I do know is caused that they would be who is making obnoxious such as some self that I want a class where I can given alternative education noises. Your teacher contained classes learn without hearing idotic choices, but that is not always does the usual threats to noises or suffering through the case. For example, ISS them, demanding them where students constant interruptions. Why is supposed to teach these stu- to be quiet or a call home is it that so many students dents that their consequences will be made. I know that with problems choose to misbehave in class, have actions. For most who serve we all know those threats could thrive in an or choose not to do their work? ISS, it doesn’t seem to be work- won’t stop the behavior. The answers are too many to ing. Regardless of their poor be- What really amazes environment with list. But even so, we still have to havior, students still get passed me is no matter the amount of find a way to cope, so we can all along, despite how dis- disrespect, the amount of tar- less distractions.” learn in the same building. respectful they are. dies, absences, or referrals these It is unknown why they In all of this,I just want my qui- people have, they almost al- took those classes out, but et in class while learning and I ways make it to the next year of redo the grade, they move them the result is having stu- hope they find a way to tame the high school. It makes no sense. out the door, and someone else dents who are used to students who don’t take their They don’t pay attention will have to deal with them in being in smaller classrooms, free education seriously. to the lesson, they don’t next year’s class. Giv- now mainstreamed in class- listen at all. When their ing those students a mil- rooms of up to 30 or more other mouth opens, it shocks lion chances at rasing students. me.They make a goldfish grades (grade recovery) for Character does not deter- 7 October 2019 OP-ED

By Hannah Cloven WHATto $1.09. By theTRAVEL end of my trip, I TEACHESthe ones that do are not YOUquite 8.There are dogs EVERY- Staff Reporter was thankful for the free public the same. This means it does WHERE. It might sound Over the summer, I had an restrooms in America, no mat- not affect the temperature as strange, but while on my trip, incredible opportunity to go on ter how disgusting they are. much as it would in the US. my friend, Shyla, and I no- a trip abroad. I went to France, 2.European hotels are typi- Most of the time, Europe- ticed there were a lot of dogs, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and cally smaller. Compared to the ans just open doors or win- so we decided to keep count. Monaco. I had never been hotels in the US, the hotels in dows to cool down buildings. The total amount of dogs we outside the US or been on a Europe are not quite as large. 5.Most places are cash-only in saw on the trip was 498 dogs. plane. This was my first time Most European hotel rooms Europe. There are a lot of plac- The country that we saw the ever getting a passport. I had are small and compact. This es in Europe that don’t accept most dogs in was Spain. In traveled to other states, but is especially true for the hotel cards or credit; so, it is always fact, by 11:00 am on one of the furthest I had ever been bathrooms as the showers are helpful to carry around cash the days, we had spotted over from home was to Massachu- very tight making it easy to because you will most likely 70 dogs in Barcelona, Spain. setts with my family, and we bump your elbows on the walls run into an incident where 9.There are strict dress codes drove there. So, needless to while trying to wash your hair. cash will only be accepted. for visiting churches in Europe. say, I didn’t know that much 3.Europe has different electri- 6.Signs are in multiple lan- Europe is known for its beauti- about Europe and assumed ev- cal outlets. One thing I made guages. Some countries have ful, large cathedrals. However, erything was pretty much the sure to purchase before my trip multiple languages, so it some of them are extremely same as America, but quickly was an adapter. Europe has dif- might not be a surprise to strict about dress code. In order found out it is very different. ferent electrical outlets from find that signs are in multiple to enter a church, women must the US. In fact, a lot of coun- languages. Also, some parts have their knees and shoulders HERE ARE THE tries have outlets that don’t of countries have signs in the covered. If not, then they will TOP 10 THINGS I match. This was something I old languages that used to not be permitted to enter the hadn’t thought of before my be used before the change. church. My group found this LEARNED, SO YOU trip. I originally believed all of 7.Tap water is hard to come to be true when my friend was DON’T HAVE TO: the world’s electrical outlets about. In most restaurants in stopped in a church in Italy, were the same, but learned in Europe, you have to ask for tap and I was stopped at the en- 1.There are almost no free preparing for my trip that that water. Most of the time, wa- trance of a church in Monaco. public bathrooms in Europe. was not the case. A converter ter comes in a fancy bottle. It 10.Travel will change your One thing I quickly learned in is even required for some ap- is also important to ask your life. Travel opens up a whole Europe is that free public rest- pliances with higher voltages. server for still water (regu- new world. You get to experi- rooms are a hidden treasure. 4.American A/C and Euro- lar, flat water) instead of the ence new foods, different cul- In order to use most public re- pean A/C are not the same sparkling water that is com- tures, and so much more. I strooms in Europe, you have thing. More often than not, mon in Europe. Also, bever- highly recommend traveling to pay a small fee. It is usually European buildings do not ages do not come with ice, so to anyone who has never been around Є1.00 or the equivalent have air conditioning, and you would have to ask for that. outside of their home country.

By Hailey Patten IT: corny,CHAPTER and “secret” jokes 2 MOVIEget you hooked, REVIEWso you won’t watching the movie. Staff Reporter throughout the movie. want the movie to end. You don’t want to have IT, written by Stephen So, definitely pay atten- What do you think hap- to clean up any messes! King, and produced by New tion to those; they are pens? Do you think Go find that perfect some- Line Cinema and Vertigo worth hearing and seeing. As they all die, kill Pennywise the one, whether it be your family, Entertainment. This two well as it being a scary and funny clown, or do neither happen? friends, your significant other. hour 50 minute movie movie, there are some upsetting Go gather them up and go see is a must see. Although parts throughout the The movie has a this movie. You will not regret the movie is rated R, it's movie (me- an emotion- not too bad, compared to other five out of five star al mess- cried four times R rated movies. The movie will ). There are also certain review, and it defi- definitely fit in with the holiday scenes that may hit your heart in season giving off its spooky nitely deserved it! a certain way. *Cough-cough* vibes. This thrilling and myste- definitely not me.IT is shown in Looks like you’re going to have to rious movie will probably leave several points of views and time check it out to know for sure. viewers pretty shocked leav- sets. There were several flash- This movie is 110% worth see- ing the theater. The cast of backs to the first IT movie, and ing! You’ll get laughs from the the movie is perfectly chosen. the characters’ childhoods. bits of comedy throughout IT, a very popular scary mov- IT comes back yet again, after the movie, and jumps and scares ie, does have its humorous another 27 years; and so do as well. Just remember to hold moments. They have several the actors. IT makes sure to onto the popcorn tightly while October 2019 8 OP-ED

By Cara Hadden DIVINGfor detectingINTO lies; THEquiet and MINDkiller. Each passage OF is sureA toKILLER After all, isn’t the point of read- Staff Reporter brooding Dean shares Cassie’s send chills down one’s spine as ing books to escape our own is- Halloween is just around the profiling talent; and Michael, a the body count begins to rise. sues in favor of someone else’s? corner, and by now, the aver- preppy rich kid, can read emo- While it is a bit of an older In conclusion, The Natu- age student has probably had tions like one reads a book. book, copyright 2013, The Nat- rals enraptures the reader to their fill of vampires, zom- While navigating the social urals is a great read for fans of the point where they are seri- bies, and things that go bump drama of having five teenag- television shows like The Men- ously tempted to Gorilla glue in the night. I love scary sto- ers under one roof, Cassie talist and Criminal Minds. As the novel to their hands. For- ries, but I don’t like being too begins honing her profil- a disclaimer, since the book tunately, they will think bet- scared to sleep. As any busy ing abilities by digging into is a murder mystery, there is ter of it, but still not want to teenager would understand, the minds of killers, study- a great deal of violence de- put the book down. There- sleep is a precious commod- ing their behavior, predicting picted in the novel, so I would fore, if a person enjoys sleep- ity that is rarely afforded. their next victims, even think- recommend that individuals ing with one eye open, wait- Since the Halloween sea- ing from their perspective. who can’t handle gore not read ing with bated breath for the son is overdone with su- However, when an active the story. While the prem- midnight murderer to haunt pernatural spooks, anyone serial killer emerges in their ise of teens in a government- their dreams, they should who enjoys reading creepy area, Cassie suspects that the sanctioned program solving read The Naturals by Jen- crime and suspense novels, recent murders have a con- active murders is unlikely in nifer Lynn Barnes, or watch and who doesn’t mind los- nection to her missing moth- real life, it is an interesting A Nightmare on Elm Street. ing sleep, will love The Natu- er, and it is up to the Natu- enough story that most read- rals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. rals to catch the murderer ers will be willing to ignore On the surface, Cassie Hobbes before they become a target. that fact in favor of escapism. is your average American teen- The author of the book is a ager. She goes to school, works Yale graduate and professor of at her Italian family’s restau- By NatalieDEEP Arnold THOUGHTSBy Stephanie Martinez psychology at the University of rant, and tries to avoid the ter- Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Oklahoma, so all of the infor- rifying wrath of her drill ser- “If you could talk to mation she includes in the book “Who is the most geant-esque grandmother. But about profiling and psycho- Influential person in anyone dead or alive, Cassie possesses a rare talent logical behaviors is accurate. It for reading people. She is able your life at the who and why would was particularly interesting to to discern everything about a read about the Natural training moment?” you talk to them?” person’s personality and life- scenes and mentally observe style just by observing their be- Leajhane Mercer : “I would how Cassie could construct havioral mannerisms. This gift Shyla Fauscett : “My mommy, talk to Tupac.The reason being an entire personality based on for profiling is what attracts the probably because I’m around is because while he was alive what someone wore and how attention of FBI Special Agent her all the time. I talk to her he would talk about what's go- they ate their food. In addition, Tanner Briggs, who invites about everything.” ing on with our government,I the realistic yet sarcastic ban- Cassie to join an elite cadre would like to hear his ter between the teens through- of gifted teenagers like her, opinion.” out the novel will make the called the Naturals Program. reader laugh out loud, espe- The Bureau trains the Natu- cially when the characters rals to use their crime-solving decide to play Truth or Dare abilities to crack cold cases. with a “human lie detector.” Cassie agrees to enroll in What fascinated me the this program in hopes of dis- most, however, was when the covering information about point of view would suddenly her mother, who disappeared switch to the killer. The killer five years prior and presumed is never named in these pas- dead. When she arrives at the sages, and each chapter from Quantico group home, where the killer’s perspective, writ- the so-called Naturals reside, ten in second person, is simply she is met with an eclectic called, “You.” This is because bunch of teens with equally when Cassie and Dean are ex- interesting talents of their pected to profile, in order to own. Sloane, Cassie’s socially bring themselves as close to inept roommate, is a mas- the killer’s psyche as possible ter at deciphering patterns to analyze them, they are ex- and statistics; Lia, known for pected to use the pronouns “I” being volatile, has a knack or “you” when addressing the 9 October 2019 OP-ED BATTLEFIELD: ITAVIE Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? By Cara Seely and Emma Purcell would only be stopping by for cream wasn’t too sweet, and open to it; leaving the situa- Op-Ed Editors a quick pastry. Looking over at the chocolate drizzling wasn’t tion honestly awkward since Thumbs Up! Cara’s POV: Ever the case of pastries and gelato too miniscule. After finishing we were so close to opening to since the Itavie New York Grill by the cash register, I was over- the Italian Donut, I felt re- the door for ourselves. Looking & Bakery opened up at 7610 whelmed by all of the delicious freshed and full. For the whole inside, I immediately noticed Heths Salient St #104, Spotsyl- choices. I saw various kinds of experience at Itavie, I’d rate it a that it was decorated way too vania Courthouse, VA 22553 at cheesecakes, cookies, donuts, 10/10. Everyone must try it out! modern for a so-called “Ital- the end of this past summer, and pies. Each pastry was the Thumbs Down! Emma’s POV: ian” restaurant. I was hoping I’ve been dying to try it out! perfect portion and was about Since the grand opening of the for a much more authentic While Emma and I were in the $5. The price was remarkably decor with a touch of some- Spotsylvania Courthouse area “The second we low for such decently-sized thing unique from the owner. one afternoon, I realized it gourmet baked goods! I settled pulled in, a group The space itself was also very was the perfect time to stop by for an “Italian Donut” which small, which made me feel Itavie. Walking up to the front of co-workers sit- was a twisted sugar-coated do- tight and unable to have some door, there was a group of co- nut filled with cannoli cream, ting outside seemed privacy. As we finally headed workers laughing and chatting drizzled with chocolate, and toward the pastry case, I saw all around the outdoor seating to give us the death topped with crushed pista- the different options they had area. A young gentleman held chios. For appearance alone, stare, which gave off which really began to excite open the door for us and said, I had already given my donut me. Soon enough, however, I “Welcome to Itavie!” in a kind a super a 10/10. My Italian Donut was saw the incredibly high prices. and charming manner. Upon placed in a white box and then unsettling vibe.” It was too late to walk out; so, entering the establishment, I was rung up by the cashier. Itavie New York Grill and Bak- I ended up purchasing a $4 noticed how bright and mod- Emma and I then sat down to ery, Cara has constantly been apple pie pastry while Cara de- ern it was. Although the space enjoy our newly found gour- bugging me to go. While both cided to splurge an extra buck was relatively small, the natural met goods. Eating the Italian Cara and I were around their for a $5 donut. While I can’t light flooding in really widened Donut made me feel as if I was location, we decided to stop by deny that our pastries were up the space. A hostess imme- lying out on the rolling hills of and give it a try. While walking good, I have had much better diately asked us about dining an Italian countryside. The do- up to the door, an employee gourmet desserts elsewhere. in, but we informed her that we nut wasn’t too dry, the cannoli barged right in front of us to DEEP THOUGHTS What inspires you the most? What is one thing you want to Peyton Parker: My mom (Bobbi, pictured right), is who in- spires me most. When she was younger, she worked in order accomplish before you die? to pay for her first car herself and also the insurance for it. She Naomi Begunov: I want to accomplish finding a routine in which always helped around the house and worked her butt off in I’m regularly happy and content. The most important thing for school. She kept working when she became pregnant with me me is to be surrounded by friends that support me when I’m act- and then my sister a few years later. After a couple of kids, she ing foolish. I don’t think I have a specific dream I’m chasing; it’s settled down and took a job being a daycare provider for fam- more important for me to live and give back any chance I get. ilies around the neighborhood. She has done that for about 10 Being truly kind to strangers and making someone’s life bet- years but she has recently decided she wants to do something ter is what I’d want to accomplish if I had to make a set goal. different. She, at the age of 37, decided to make a change in her life and pursue a new career. This inspires me because it shows me that it is never too late to do something in your life. She was discouraged because of her age trying to get a new job, but she never gave up. Because of this, she inspires me every day.

October 2019 10 OP-ED CURRICULUM CHANGES How are the changes to the curriculm impacting what students are learning today? By Cara Hadden Staff Reporter In America, it is common Europeans, in this era of histo- the logic of those teachers. regarding these courses are knowledge that most children ry, are depicted as being more “I totally disagree with that. very different, the primary is- don’t enjoy schoolwork. They important than other civiliza- Over the years, I’ve discovered sue they have in common is scream and cry and moan tions because they were the de- that, when you teach some- how to decide when the infor- about, lamenting that the mographic in power. In other thing to the students correctly, mation taught in a classroom work is too hard or requires too words, all of the information they latch right on. It’s a matter is too much for the students to much effort. However, as the about important non-Euro- of, if you’re a teacher, [if] you handle. Administrative organi- child grows older, he eventu- pean civilizations, like Meso- are willing to teach it...It’s a lot zations try to assess the limits ally realizes the schoolwork he potamia and Han China, have harder for a teacher to give his of the teenage mind with the was forced to complete gave literally been lost to history. or her students a piece of mu- help of teachers’ testimoni- him the knowledge he needed “However, the College sic and say, ‘Okay, here’s your als to legislate standardized to be a fully-functioning, edu- Board is hoping to introduce starting pitch, you figure out curriculum. However, when cated adult. American schools two separate World History what happens next.’ If you take these organizations cut out have prided themselves for de- classes as a way to still teach the time to do that, though, curriculum, they unwittingly cades on successfully training all the information, but con- that’s what’s really making the deprive students of knowl- students to become informed, sidering high school students’ kids be able to one day be in- edge. Even if not all of the well-adjusted, independent already packed schedules, dependent and to be able to information will prove rel- humans, but in recent years, those classes probably won’t be read the music on their own.” evant later in life, everything it is the schools that complain implemented for several years.” The issue was finally settled students learn in school help about the difficulty of the stu- On the other hand, some in April of 2019 when the state them become open-minded, dents’ work. One course that courses have been allowed to decided to keep the sight read- accepting, contributing mem- had its curriculum nearly cut maintain their level of rigor, ing levels the same as they were bers of society. Therefore, by in half this year is Advanced despite receiving complaints for District Assessment, with withholding knowledge, the Placement World History, a about the curriculum. Mrs. just “a few tweaks to make ev- administrative organizations tenth grade AP class taught Rhonda Miller, Chancellor’s erything more user friendly.” unwittingly promote igno- by Mr. Jack Meyer. Accord- Chorus Director, was one “Students are capable of rance and enable their stu- ing to Meyer, in previous of the individuals in charge “Several curriculum dents to lower expectations of years, the course spanned of settling a debacle about themselves, thus resulting in more than ten thousand years the difficulty level of sight changes have been a future America filled with of human history. This year, reading at District Assess- made for this school lazy and uninformed dunces. the curriculum begins circa ment at the end of last year. Even though students don’t 1200 AD, completely skipping The debate regarding sight year, all designed to always enjoy school, they are over the Neolithic Revolu- reading at District Assessment, decrease the learn- learning, being challenged, tion, early and classical civi- which is basically the SOL of and are on their way to one lizations. The College Board, Chorus, was that some teach- ing standards, thus day make the world a bet- the national organization in ers throughout the state com- decreasing the diffi- ter place. But until then, they charge of the Advanced Place- plained that their students need to be taught as much ment courses, was responsible wouldn’t be able to handle culty of each respec- information as possible so for the curriculum change. the advanced levels of sight tive course. “ they can become the best pos- “The reason [the College reading, which is the abil- sible versions of themselves. Board] changed the curricu- ity to be able to read and sing doing a lot more stuff than lum was to align with what col- a piece of music after study- we teachers think they’re ca- leges are doing, which is to split ing the piece for two min- pable of...It’s all about criti- up the material between differ- utes or less. minutes or less. cal thinking. We are trying ent courses. It’s also because We had just increased our stan- to teach [our students] criti- many teachers agreed that dards [for sight reading] a little cal thinking...and it’s a good there was too much material bit, and some teachers were thing. It’s good for students. If for the students to master in upset with that because they we lower [our standards], then one course, and the curriculum felt that it was too much for we teachers are not going to was very rushed,” said Meyer. the students, that the students be encouraged to keep push- When asked about his con- couldn’t handle the increased ing upwards...We really do cerns for the course being cut, difficulty level,” said Miller. need to work on making sure Meyer replied that the course When asked about her our students can, one day, be is now going to be primarily opinion on the subject, independent. That’s the goal.” Eurocentric. This means that Miller completely negated Although the circumstances 11 October 2019 FEATURES MARCHING BAND How Dangerous Can It Be? By Maia Oliver aids, creams whatever,” states tentiveness practiced by staff, handles sword-throwing, rifle- Freelancer Sterner during his August 29th safety and welfare appears handling, and rod-twirling. Ul- Have you ever seen a march- interview,When asked if he to be quite the priority with timately, marching band is far ing band perform and wonder; Chancellor’s prized marching more hardcore than its seem- “How dangerous could it pos- “As simple as play- band. Furthermore, Sterner, ingly simple concept suggests. sibly be?” As simple as play- ing an instrument a member of what’s called the ing an instrument and walk- “Pit” in the band, considers ing may seem, the activity is and walking may marching band to be on the much more dangerous than seem, the activity same level of medical risk as what meets the eye. Andrew certain sports. With the pos- Sterner, a senior at Chancellor is much more dan- sibility of heat stroke, dehydra- High School, lover of baseball gerous than what tion, overworking, and stress- caps, and a dedicated member related injuries consistently of many years for the resident meets the eye.” looming over the heads of ev- marching band, illustrates the feels that the band and staff are eryone, Sterner’s claim isn’t at risk for us and how it’s han- constantly prepared for a med- all unfounded. When asked dled. “We always have a parent ical emergency, he replies with which section of the band there, a band parent there with, an unhesitant “oh, yeah.” With seems to get hurt the most, he Senior Andrew Sterner is a like, a woolen backpack with claims of no injuries reported says it’s guard-- the section that member of the Lightning all the medical stuff; band- as of late and excellent at- Regiment Marching Band. LIVE MUSICAL PERFOR- HALLOWEEN CONCERT By Maia Oliver Freelancer MANCE A SUCCESS The Halloween season is been part of Chancellor tradi- By Mariana Merced steadily approaching, and what tion for quite a while-- having Freelancer better way to build excitement been planned and played for On September 24 the drama into Drama I, a student doesn’t for the holiday than to attend multiple years in a row, cour- classes had a live musical per- need prior knowledge, but only Chancellor High School’s ex- tesy of the school’s band de- formance in the auditorium dis- a respect for the art. If not, clusive Halloween concert? partment. Furthermore, both playing their growth over these then the student won’t have Taking place on October 30th band members and even the past four years. Drama III and a good time or an open mind. at Chancellor High, both conductor attend the event IV, Theatre Seminar, Vocal En- “If you have stage fright, band members and students in their Halloween getup-- semble, Jazz Choir, and Men’s you really just need to give it look forward to the event. making each concert unique Choir, performed an ensemble a try, because when you’re on According to Trevain Zeigler, in its own special way, with of musical numbers from very stage you get more comfort- a dedicated member of Chan- the variety of costumes that well known plays. They also able with it as you keep go- cellor’s wind ensemble, prac- show up every single year. did a segment of celebrity au- ing,” states Romero. “In these tice for the event has been har- Ryan Addair is the conduc- ditions for the song Shallow by drama classes, there are many rowing. To quote Zeigler, “It is tor for the different bands. Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. activities like improv and vo- a very difficult process to learn There are various reasons Isabella Romero, a Drama cal performances. You have to the different styles of music, people attend the concert-- for IV student, has been in drama be able to just go with the flow.” the different concepts of how the aforementioned costume classes for five years. She found Someone who appreciates the composer wants the mu- showcase, the recognizable out about drama in middle theatrical performances as sic to be played, so to get that songs being played, the at- school, and believes it is a won- well as m sical performances right is a very hard task.” When tendance of faces both new derful class. “Reading a play, would have enjoyed seeing asked what songs the audience and familiar, and the overall reading a monologue, reading this performance. It was a free should be looking forward to, hype for the Halloween sea- old plays, new plays. It kind of performance; however, they he says that a compilation of son. Coming to see the band varies on which drama you’re accepted donations as well as various Danny Elfman scores in action is bound to generate in,” states Romero. “We don’t a onetime event. There may is going to be played by the more excitement for the scari- often have mandatory, live be future perfo mances like wind ensemble, with Danny est night of the year, and con- performances but when we do, it, but never executed the Elfman being famous for com- sidering how hard the band is they’re really big and we spend same. Many friends and fam- posing soundtracks for spooky working to make the event ab- weeks on them.” The Drama ily members came to see the movies along the likes of The solutely perfect, this comes as IV class practices as a group in performance and supported it. Nightmare Before Christmas, no surprise. As stated by Zei- class for performances. Going Coraline, and Corpse Bride. gler, the band is “definitely go- The Halloween concert has ing to be bringing the spooky.” October 2019 12 FEATURES OCOTOBER HOROSCOPES YOU MATTER! By Hannah Cloven and Stephanie By Natalie Arnold Martinez Virgo(August 23-September Staff Reporter Features Editor and Staff Reporter 22): Aquarius (January 20-Febru- Keep your opinions to your- i have a question for you. ary 18): self, no matter how much that yeah, you! Use your cleverness and wit- zombie is drooling. You might the person reading this. tiness to outsmart any ghosts find yourself in a cauldron do you have that one friend who always has a smile on their face? and ghouls that come your filled with hot water. Instead, that one friend who always seems to be happy? way this October. But beware, take that negative energy that friend who loves to hype up their friends? Aquarius. Don’t let your stub- and organize your potions. are you that friend? bornness get the best of you. if you know that friend, For it might just be the thing Libra (September 23-Novem- check up on them. that gets you into trouble ber 21): they’re human too. Pisces (February 19-March Although you usually like to they have their ups and downs. 20): avoid confrontation, you may their lonely nights. You, Pisces, are incredibly have to fight off some ghosts their crying fits. compassionate to almost all and zombies this spooky Hal- their huge fights. you encounter, but be care- loween season, Libra. Don’t they need someone too. ful. Your tendency to be overly be afraid to tell people how if you are that friend. trusting could wind you up be- you feel, especially if some- go talk to someone. ing the main course for a witch. thing is bothering you. anyone. Aries (March 21-April 19): Scorpio (October 23-Novem- vent. This time around is a fun ber21): cry. time around. Aries you’ll push Scorpio, use your braveness talk. through obstacles this month, to your advantage this Hallow- write. no matter if it is as hard as een as you battle against the sing. finding the perfect pumpkin many witches and vampires walk. or as easy as passing out candy. that get in your way. Remem- run. Taurus (April 20-May 20): ber to not let your jealousy do anything that will help you relieve stress and emotions. Don’t focus too much on get the best of you. Things are keeping your emotions locked inside of you, isn’t good. what the wicked witches say or not always what they seem. not telling people how you feel because you are worried that do, no matter how hard it is to they have their own issues, isn’t good. say something. Stay indoors in Sagittarius (November feeling like a burden, isn’t good. the warm and cozy comfort of 22-December21): these aren’t good, your home as you carve pump- Spooky times are ahead, Sagit- but everyone goes through this. kins with your loved ones. tarius. Things will be rough, but it’s normal. your generosity and great sense Gemini (May 21-June 20): although, of humor will help to lighten Your fun-loving personal- locking emotions inside will cause them to pile up and then you the dark times. Make sure to ity will have the time of their will burst. get your impatience under con- lives with the autumn leaves. not telling people how you feel, due to feeling like they have trol. Don’t rush anything, for Our only advice is to keep your their own situations in life, will cause you to feel like you have no all things are done in due time. nose in your own cauldrons. one. Cancer (June 21-July 22): feeling like a burden will make you feel like you don’t matter. Don't let that big bad were- Capricorn (December that’s not good, wolf get the best of you. In- 22-January 19): because stead, go out and get your coven You, Capricorn, are known you do matter! of witches, and have a wicked for being responsible and your emotions and feelings matter! good time in the spooky season. disciplined. However, your no matter how much you feel like you are a “burden,” constant expectation of the there will always be at least one person who cares about you Leo (July 23-August 22): worst to come may not always rmental health. Lead your clan a vampire be the best attitude to have. reach out to people friends into that haunted Take a break from your wor- they care about you house. No matter how scared rying and enjoy the fun ac- you matter to them. they’ll get, your brave heart will tivities Halloween has to offer. protect them. Leave no vamp Carve out a pumpkin, deco- behind, although be careful rate your house, or dress up of trying to find your reflec- as your favorite movie char- tion in the mirror this month. acter and go trick-or-treating. Your friends might not like it. 13 October 2019 FEATURES TEAM LEADER RELAYS OWN SURVIVAL By Cara Hadden opsy, Karish underwent a radi- getting other types of can- someone who had the same Staff Reporter cal hysterectomy to remove the cer due to her family history, type of cancer as you. You hear When most students walk uterus and connecting liga- but makes sure she keeps all stories of encouragement, sto- by Mrs. Angela Karish’s Eng- ments. Fortunately, after the re- of her annual doctor’s visits ries of people who [understand lish classroom, they usually ports came back several weeks and stays on top of her health. what you’re going through]. see a tall, smiling woman, arms after her surgery in January of In order to continue fighting There is a sense of belonging, overflowing with papers to 2009, she was told that she was cancer, Karish does Relay for and knowing that there are hand out to her unsuspect- in remission, or cancer-free. Life, an annual walkathon to people out there that are go- ing students. While shuffling “I was apprehensive, be- support the American Cancer ing through the same things as through the hallways, mesmer- cause remission doesn’t mean Society. Her first Relay was only you, and that you are not alone ized by their phone screens, you’re cured. So, I always a few months before her diag- in that. I think that’s really im- they fail to realize the fact had that in the back of my nosis. This year, Karish is on the portant for people with can- that there is more to this up- mind the first time around.” Board in charge of organizing cer and their families to see.” beat teacher than meets the A diagnosis of cancer is a true the event, which will be at Mas- Karish is the Team Leader for eye. She is a cancer survivor. learning experience. “I learned saponax High School on April Chancellor High’s Relay team, In October of 2008, Karish a lot [from my experience]. 25, 2020, from 10 AM - 10 PM. called Team Charger. She plans was diagnosed with Atypi- I learned patience, because When asked why more peo- on having many fundraisers cal Glandular Cervical Can- I wanted to know when [the ple don’t become involved throughout the year to sup- cer. It was an aggressive form doctors] were getting [the can- with organizations like Relay, port the event, and needs a lot of cancer, with only 0.7 per- cer] out of me, [I wanted them Karish replied, “If you’re not of support to make the team cent of cervical cancer pa- to] do it right then and there, directly impacted by it, then successful. If any students or tients ever having this type. and every morning [before it doesn’t seem as important. faculty are interested in being “I was scared to death,” says my surgery] when I woke up, Then, all of a sudden, you a part of the team, they can Karish of her initial reactions I would think, ‘There’s cancer find yourself in that situation, talk to Karish in room B206. to her diagnosis. “I had three growing in me.’ I learned hu- and everything seems more “If cancer were a person, I children; my oldest was eleven, mility, because I realized that important...I don’t think many would say something very sim- my youngest was seven, and I was not the strong person people have a clue about how ilar to what you would say to my middle child was nine...My that I always seem to act like many people are impacted by a bully. ‘Why? What is it that first thought was, ‘Will I see I am, and I needed help from cancer. And I think Relay does you get out of this? What do my children graduate? Will I others. I learned the kind- a really good job of making it you hate so much about your- see my grandkids? What is go- ness of others, because when stand out to people. When you self that you have to inflict ing to happen to my children I had my surgery, my moth- see all those luminaria [memo- it on me? How many people if something happens to me?’ er-in-law flew in and stayed rial lights], hear the survivors have you lost that you loved It was pretty scary at first.” for five weeks to help take being called, see all the care- because of your horribleness?’ In order to treat her cancer, care of me after my surgery. I takers, it’s amazing to see so I would see that person as be- Karish underwent a cone biop- learned who my real friends many people who are impact- ing invasive, who doesn’t see sy, in which a doctor removes were, and I learned to be more ed, in some way, by cancer... how they infect people with a cone-shaped tissue from the appreciative about things.” You see camaraderie, you see negativity, pain, and grief. cervical canal to get rid of the As a result of surviving can- that there are people out there Like a bully, if you could make cancerous cells. After the bi- cer, Karish still worries about who are there to support you, them feel the pain that they that you are not alone. You see don’t necessarily see, then the love, encouragement, and maybe [cancer] would think resources that are available. twice about what [it] does.” You get to meet so many peo- ple, and you’re bound to meet

Photo by Cara Hadden Karish teaches English at Chancellor High School October 2019 14 FEATURES

By Katie StaffordDYING FLAME’She’s a human, then we SHADOW can drink tells us if they’re CHAPTER winning or during ONEChristmas: It started at Staff Reporter his blood!” the tom snapped. not, but no news on them sundown on Christmas Eve, The moor’s hills climbed “Please, Storm, I don’t think has been heard for a decade.” and didn’t stop until two hours up and down as brooks mur- humans can shape-shift. Any- The stranger’s head jerked before dawn on Christmas Day. mured near patches of yel- way, you’re at the Vampire Clan to the sky. He then screeched Humans need to pay for ending low gorse and pink and blue Near the Brooks, or Vampire in terror, trying to pull away, us. My name is Dark Ember, I heather. Between two brooks Clan at the Moor for short.” half-sobbing, half-snarling vowed to end humanity, and and hidden by weathered “Fine, if he’s not a human, he’ll murder them if they didn’t I will. No one will stop me!” rocks that created an island, then he could be a full-fledged let him go. They obeyed him. Flame kneeled. “I under- was a large bramble bush. vampire. How can we trust He stumbled, fell, and trem- stand. I was part of the Atone- A lithe flame-red she-cat him, Flame?” Storm growled. bled, whimpering in terror. ment Warriors, too, Captain.” with black ears and a black “We won’t know that unless he “What’s wrong?” Flame asked. “We both were. We became squirrel-bushy tail crept out shape-shifts,” Flame whispered. “Yeah, what’s the mat- hybrids a little after a man with from the bramble’s shadows. A flash of dark blue light il- ter? Is this how the Atone- black hair and brown eyes was The cat’s leaf-green eyes stud- luminated the valley before a ment Warriors show gratitude named the Captain’s deputy. ied the moor before wading vampire faced the two bris- now? By acting like an idiot.” Was he your Captain before through the water with ease. tling cats. The vampire had Storm stepped back when he named you his successor?” She was followed by an am- sapphire-blue eyes, blue-black the stranger hissed and tried “Lucas? Yes, I’m glad he’s ber-eyed tabby tom with white hair, a lithe muscular body to grab him, his teeth and dead! An Atonement War- chest and paws. The tom’s frame, and fangs that barely fangs ready to clamp down. rior did the honorably duty long, fluffy tail was storm- passed his upper teeth. He “Let’s not mention the of killing that sinful Cap- cloud-gray. She nodded to him wore a black tunic with AW you-know-what for a while,” tain!” Dark Ember smiled. before racing through the long in dove-gray that was barely Flame whispered to Storm. Flame swallowed when the grass. The tom giving chase. concealed by the two-button The stranger glared at them, stranger twisted smile grew. The two cats were about a mile cape of midnight-blue. He his hair matted with sweat and Storm helped him to his feet. away when they noticed anoth- wore dark jeans with knee- eyes gleaming with a hint of a “Well, you’ll have to shape- er cat. This cat was a blue-gray high, hard-soled, black leather haunted-look by his panic at- shift back to a cat when we tomcat with a black-striped boots. He looked about sixteen. tack. “I need your help to end get to a bramble bush. Once tail and emerald eyes. The Flame stepped up to him, and humanity. Humans think hid- you’re all settled and on the tom’s pelt was stiff and spiked sniffed him. “He’s a hybrid, ing from the werewolves and path of healing, we’ll tell with dried blood, and one hind Storm. His physique betrays vampires preying on them you more about us. Okay?” paw was at an awkward angle. him without his scent. It’s half behind the Four Great Walls “Okay.” Dark Ember and Crouching low, the two crept soft human, half savage and would stop their problems. Storm left. It was then that she over to the wounded Russian cunning vampire. We need “They got rid of us - the noticed the sheathed weapons Persian. The cat noticed them, to cure him; he’s wounded.” Atonement Warriors - ten and the quiver of arrows and yowled in alarm and anger, and The half-vampire swayed. His years ago. The former Captain bow. She could hear something swiped with a foreclaw. The left ankle was clearly broken, make me the new Captain dur- inside her head. Voices, talking. tabby leapt, and the wounded his clothes were tattered and ing the Battle of Lost Hope. I “Is she awake?” a fe- cat cried out, and was pinned torn where still-bleeding scars vowed the end of humanity male voice said. to the ground. Then, the two could be visible. Two flashes for ending a regiment of war- “What happens if she toms tumbled into a valley. of blue light lasted for a heart- riors formerly considered the doesn’t wake up?” an- Twisting and yowling, the beat before two half-vampires flame of protection before be- other female voice asked. wounded cat used his claws helped him stay on his feet. ing viewed as the fires of hell. The two voices sound- to batter his attacker. The Storm had feathery coal-black “After all, they tried to get rid ed like teenagers of ei- she-cat scruffed her compan- hair and stormcloud-gray eyes. of us, a raging inferno, through ther fifteen or sixteen. ion, pulled him away, and He wore a plain shirt with dark bloodshed. An Oracle told us: An older woman’s voice shak- crouched, growling warn- jeans and leather boots. Flame, ‘Like water, blood will quench ily said, “I don’t know what ingly, between the two toms. her thick ginger hair tickling the raging inferno.’ That raging I’ll do if my daughter doesn’t When the fur laid flat, claws the stranger’s face, eyed him inferno was us, I know it was, wake up. I gave this present to retracted, and eyes weren’t with worried, leaf-green eyes. and blood - blood from bat- her, in the hope she wakes up. gleaming murderously, the She wore what Storm wore, tle - ended us. Can’t you see?” She loves to play video games.” she-cat turned to the cat. but with a skirt over a pair “Yes, and what’s the Battle of “Are you okay?” she asked. of leggings instead of jeans. Lost Hope?” Flame asked kindly. Does having my fur stiff “You know, Flame, he’s wear- He glared at her look of sym- and reeking of blood fine ing what the Atonement War- pathy. “Battle of Lost Hope, to you?” the cat snarled. riors wear. Come to think of Battle of Disbandment, and “No. What wounds do you it, I haven’t heard them in the Battle at the Glass Castle have? We can cure you,” she said. so long. Usually the Vam- are the same battle. Humanity “Cure? We can’t cure him! If pire Clan in the Pinewood ended the Atonement Warriors 15 October 2019 FEATURES

By Nicolas CarterTRAILS FARMator, and I wanted IS toSTEADFAST create IN MISSION Freelancer that type of atmosphere for Looking for a place to vol- kids and families,” Mason said. unteer in a loving, nurtur- There are numerous groups ing environment that works who host their shows and with animals and people? demonstrations at Stead- Are you in need of commu- fast Trails. “There are 4 H nity service hours? Steadfast events, Girl Scouts, Boy Trails needs your help! Stead- Scouts, Heritage Girls and fast is a nonprofit farm that birthday parties,” said Mason. benefits little kids with- dif “Our main mission for my ferent types of disabilities. business is to be a support “I have 12 horses and po- for families that have kids nies, three goats, 31 chickens with special needs, and to and roosters, and three cats,'' bring equine ministry and said JC Mason. Mason has life on the farm,” said Mason. been the owner/operator of Steadfast Trails stays busy. Steadfast Trails for eight years. “Normally in one week we What will one see when they go have about 55 kids come to to the farm to help volunteer? either volunteer or have a ses- A lady who is trying to make sion with the horses,” she said. a difference in the world by Mason is optimistic about the helping out horses that are un- future of Steadfast. “I see this derweight that were not loved farm in 10 years to have all three as much as she loves them. A properties, the farm next door, lady helping out disabled kids and the land to the left and the who have a huge smile when right of the farm. I see us work- they get to ride the horses. ing with veterans and rescuing A lady who has a true love of more horses,” she explained. helping people feel better. Mason said her hours of “When I was five or six years operation are basically 24/7, old, I was at my grandparents’ morning 8:30-12pm, afternoon campground and loved being 3:30-6pm every day. Or, one out in the creation and just can make an appointment and seeing all the critters and ani- contact her to do a farm visit. mals. I remember walking up Facebook: JC Mason from the pond and noticing Pictures by Nicolas Carter (Psalm 108-SteadfastTrails) the wind through the trees, Instagram: jc.mason Steadfast Trails is a nonprofit farm that benefits people with dis- and I knew I wasn't alone; abilities. so, I just felt that when I got older, I knew there was a Cre- BIOME CARNIVAL: A DIFFERENT ON SCIENCE FAIR By Benjamin Lovos were given the assignment their projects in the library. deer, bears and squirrels all Freelancce Reporter to create a project that was a They set up their games on the hanging with a string attached When you hear science fair game that teachers and stu- tables, and then were able to to them. The object of the what do you think of? Kids dents alike could play. The present them through partici- game is to knock down more droning on and on about projects had to be about dif- pating in each other’s creations. points worth of animal than mundane projects and stand- ferent biomes of the world. Students reacted positively your competitor. The prize ing uncomfortably in front of Students were given three half to the biome carnival. Stu- was a cupcake and an original posters? Science teacher Gail blocks of class to create their dents reported that it was a song composed by the group. Lamirata’s had her science biome games. They worked fun way to learn about science. The carnival took place on classes shake things up with a in groups, because Lamirata When asked to name the September 3rd in the Chan- new type of science fair - a bi- wanted to encourage collabo- most fun or creative project, cellor High School library. ome carnival, complete with ration. She mentioned that Lamirata chose “Open Sea- games, prizes, and interactive learning to work in groups in son” by Kailana Reed, Hailee activities. This was nothing high school helps prepare stu- Farmer and Kaylin Ozuna. like an ordinary science fair. dents for college expectations. Their project was about the Students in Lamirata’s En- Groups of students presented woodland biome and included vironmental Science classes October 2019 16 TECH CORNNER LOOKING FOR A GOOD TIPS AND TRICKS TO LAUGH PLAYING LEAGUE By Mikah Nelson of them might suit your play By Mikah Nelson than once Staff Reporter style. Each champion also has a Staff Reporter 6 Don't quit the game Why hello there my fellow Tips and tricks for playing variety of skins which changes out of rage; it makes things gamers! Looking for a free on- League of legends how they look and how their less enjoyable for others, and it line game to play with friends? 1 Don't rush the enemy, abilities look as well. Now that also might make it harder for Look no further than League of unless you are ready and pre- you have chosen your champi- your team to win Legends. League of Legends, pared for it on, you and your team will have 7 Don't be annoying otherwise known as LOL for 2 Don't let the enemy the choice of which lane you and ping someone 20 or more some, is a Multiplayer Online bait you into to an ambush or wish to play in the game. You times Battle Arena (MOBA) with trap can pick from top lane, middle 8 Don't remain AFK in over 80 million players month- 3 If you’re at low health, lane, bottom lane, and jungle. the match ly, or 27 million players daily!. fall back to your turret, and Jungle however is not a lane but 9 If you use your mike, A MOBA is game consisting don't risk your life for just one the place in between the lane in don't be loud of usually five players playing kill which you fight monsters that 10 Don't attack a turret against another five players, 4 Try and listen to your spawn for XP and gold. Gold without lane minions and three lanes depending on teammates is, of course, used to buy better 11 Make sure to buy new the game mode you choose. Don't be toxic (rude or equipment to help and destroy and better equipment Each game mode has a different mean behavior to your team- the enemy, but you can only 12 Don't forget to level map. 5v5 game mode has the mates) buy equipment at your base In up your skills Summoners Rift map, 3v3 game 5 Don't feed the en- each lane there are turrets for 13 And most important- mode has the Twisted Treeline, emies or willingly going into both your team and the enemy ly, don't die and the 5v5 randomised cham- enemy lines and letting them team. In order to destroy these pion game mode has the Howl- kill you without a fight more turrets you will need the help ing Abyss as its map. Each of lane minions who help you map has its history with each take down the turrets. The tur- champion their own place in rets focus on the lane minions one of the three maps, and if and not you; so, this gives you a LEAGUE WORD SEARCH you want to find out the lore chance to avoid being attacked By Mikah Nelson and history behind your favor- Staff Reporter by it. You still have to worry ite champion or map, then all about the enemy team because T S E G Y D F U S N N B O K U you have to do is search it up. they will try to stop you from Each player chooses from the W N F W W V D U G O T A T B V taking down their turrets and 144 champions each with there you will have to do the same. I O Y E R T M N B I F F Q E O own lore and backstory. That's After you have picked your right- 144 champions and more S I A H S M I T P P L A I A W lane, you have to defend it to come. The ability to build and attack the enemy towers T N E I O T P O Z M N K F R P impassable ice walls and come in order to reach the enemy back to life like a phoenix? We E I J N F W D I R A O A Y A P base which holds their Nex- got that. The ability to place us. The enemy Nexus is the D M E A E E L R C H R O M A S invisible explosive mushroom way to win the game, but you mines around the map for un- Y R R N L F N I H C E T X E H will be in the enemy base; so, aware enemies to step on? We they will fight back. With the S C A G N H M I N R Q G C A L got that too. The ability to cre- enemy Nexus destroyed, you ate giant moving walls of roots? A L N E X A J L L G U Y U B S have won the game. Destroy- We most definitely have that! ing the enemy Nexus is the N U X O S M A R A E M N C Y C With the many champions goal for all of the gamemodes. that there are in the game, one J U W T W A R D S W E O E S K So how about it? Feeling lucky? S B E R E N O M M U S R B S B W R C X U G R H M M B C T J L Y R Y V E M U U F X D C H W B ABYSS, ARAM, CHAMPION, CHROMAS ,CRAFTING, HEX- TECH, HOWLING, JUNGLE, LANE, MASTERY, MINIONS, NEXUS, RIFT, RIOT, RUNES, SUMMONER, SUMMONERS, TREELINE, TWISTED, WARDS

17 October 2019 SPORTS INSIDE LOOK ON JV CHEER TEAM By Caleigh Prosser of any situation.” When Victo- play huge roles in cheer. Vic- ing as a unit will help us suc- Freelancer ria said ,”we always find a way toria station,” We all need to ceed this season,” she stated. Cheerleading may seem like to make light of any situation, be working as a team or else The JV team has cheered at two just a sport where people do she is expressing the fact that our performances won’t look games. According to her their tricks but it is a whole lot more. they laugh at their mistakes together.”, Victoria also stat- first game wasn’t their best Victoria Owusu is one of the and try again instead of choos- ed,” Every aspect about cheer performance. They improved members of the JV team. I in- ing to fight with each other. revolves around teamwork.” tho at the second game. Victo- terviewed Victoria about the JV Cheer does come with its ups According to Victoria friend- ria said that her favorite mem- squad and what goes on inside and downs. Victoria stated ship is so important because ory is when they are the UCA their group. “ On JV there are the hardest part of cheer is it expresses how close they are cheer camp. She said it was a seven people, six girls and one their schedule,” we are always Victoria stated,” we are always great three days full of bond- boy,” Victoria said. According at school until five.” Victoria together having a great time ing and creating memories. to her no one has encountered says the long hours of practice making memorable memo- The JV squad has their any serious injuries so far this make her very tired. She stated ries.” Victoria says everything is first away game on Sep- year,” I’ve gotten kicked in the ,” I want to go straight to bed a key part of cheer. From friend- tember 14th be sure to head a few times, some of the but I can’t because I have to ship and teamwork to unity. show up and support them. girls have sat on my head com- do homework and eat dinner.” Victoria said that her JV cheer ing down from stunts.” Victoria Teamwork and friendship group is named unity,” work- told me that most of her time goes into cheer practice,” I give 98% of my time to cheer, ‘’ she stated. Victoria spends this time at school for prac- tice and at home practicing on her own. Victoria said,” I want to make sure that I look good when it comes to games, com- petitions, or performances. The best part of cheer is the memories you are able to make Victoria stated and the bond you make with your team- mates, “ We always have fun no matter what happens and things might go wrong, but we always find a way to make light The JV Cheer team is working hard this season CHARGERS CHEER HOSTS TOURNAMENT By Isabelle Mestler Freelancer She also informs that all inju- know what to work on going On October 21st, 2019, our ries that have been affecting into these future meets and varsity cheerleading team will practices should be healed up the big tournament. The main hosting the district tourna- by the time of the tournament. way Clark plans to prepare is ment. This is a Battlefield tour- “It’s a very talented, athletic by making sure everyone at- nament so Caroline, Eastern group of students and they get tends all practices and puts in View, James Monroe, Spotsyl- along very well.” Clark shares. a lot of effort as well as time. vania, and Courtland will all be “Sometimes they doubt them- Come out to support our competing alongside our Chan- selves. They don’t see their po- Chancellor varsity cheer team cellor Charger cheerleaders. tential the way that I see it. They on October 21st! Their rou- “I believe it’s going to go don’t see what they’re capable tine will be between two and well, but with cheer you never of.” The varsity coach seems to a half minutes and three know. You never know what think very highly of her team. minutes long. These athletes the other teams have planned,” The past invitational at Ket- put a lot of effort into show- head coach Ms. Clark stated. tle Run High School seems ing us their school spirit and “So we’re gonna go and do our to have been a good learning cheering on the Chargers. Kayla Curtis is a senior on the best, but I feel like it’ll go well.” experience for the team go- Now it’s our turn to reverse varsity cheer team. Regarding her team, Clark told ing forward. It was not a win, the role, and cheer them on! us they’d grown in their confi- however the team got zero de- dence, and also in their skills. ductions! Clark says they now October 2019 18 SPORTS RUNNING INTO THE XC SEASON By Natalie Arnold members of the XC team have that we race against have up Lavin exclaims, “I would love to Staff Reporter the heart and determination to triple the amount of run- continue to run competitively Maya Cea-Lavin is a senior on to be the best that they can be. ners that we have. Individually, in college. Although, with the the Cross Country team here at Cea-Lavin believes that since CWea-Lavin has trouble differ- major I’m wishing to pursue, it Chancellor High School. She they’ve been training and work- entiating between practice and might be a little challenging.” has been running for about ing hard all summer long, then racing and, “ has played into As of right now, Cea-Lavin is 7 years now. The reason she they are going to be successful my many injuries through the looking at colleges in Virginia. started running was because, in the season to come. On any years.” mentions Cea-Lavin. Those colleges are ones that are “I wanted to win the gym mile team, there are strengths and Although, throughout the going to allow Cea-Lavin to race at my elementary school. I weaknesses of the team as a years, she has learned to relax AND pursue her dream career, used to train with my friends whole and for individuals. As more during practice and saves but she isn’t leaning towards by running the mile and doing a whole, the team’s strength is her energy for the big days. As any particular college quite yet. core everyday. I ended up plac- the young runners. Through- a senior, Cea-Lavin has gone ing first! After that, my parents out the next few years, the through many seasons on the began to sign me up for local younger runners will be able to XC team. Looking forward to road races and I’ve enjoyed it develop their skills and learn her senior season, she is most ever since” stated Cea-Lavin how to strive for the best. The excited about having a full We are in the midst of the XC numbers are the weakness .On girl’s team this year. A goal for season. A lot of the top run- our team, the numbers aren’t the end of the season is to fin- ners on the XC team graduated where a lot of the local teams ish strong as a team. We are last year. Luckily, the younger are. Some of the local teams almost in the fall months and that means for seniors, college, FIELD HOCKEY DRIVE workforce, or the military. Hav- By Hailey Patten ey isn’t hard to learn, but it can ing the mindset of college, Cea- Maya Cea-Lavin runs for Cross Staff Reporter be hard to get into shape and Country. “Drop your sticks! “ Naomi gain the strength you need to White shouts at her team. be able to play. Players must White is fifteen and is a soph- be in great shape and be pretty omore at Chancellor High dedicated to field hockey and FIELD HOCKEY School. She plays for Chancel- their team to be able to do their NNFIELD HOCKEY GIRLS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS lor’s junior varsity field hockey best. The JV field hockey team Ella Newman, Ryleigh O’neil, Ashley Coleman team. Her jersey number is is a very strong, hard working 13, and she usually plays right team this year. They are do- defense. This is White’s first ing great this season, trying year playing field hockey, and very hard and not giving up. she loves it. “I definitely enjoy Even though they have lost a playing [field hockey],” states few games, this team does not White. “It’s my favorite thing quit or lose their amazing team to do!“ White plans on play- spirit. Come out and watch the ing field hockey through the JV field hockey games and help rest of her high school years. “I definitely enjoy support and cheer on our team! playing [field hock- ey],” states White. Photo and Interview By Nicolas Carter “It’s my favorite What do you look most forward to before games? thing to do!” What do you look most forward to before a game? She is lucky that she’s right “Definitely the bus rides and the home games when we do our handed because they don’t traditions and our chants.” make left handed field hockey “We [also] love our goodie bags.” sticks; although, she does use What makes you nervous? both hands while playing. “It’s not field hockey itself, but the “What makes [me] nervous? When I show up and the other training for field hockey that team all has Adida sticks. is difficult,” White says. Field Naomi White plays on the JV “And we have a target on our back because we won states last hockey training seems tough field hockey team. year soeveryone wants to beat us, and they come [at us] hard.” and or difficult to the onlooker. White explains that field hock- 19 October 2019 October 2019 20