THEOur Vision: “Successful-LAKER Now and Beyond” REVIEWOur Mission: “Learners for Life” Volume 36 Calloway County High School Issue 6 2108 College Farm Road, Murray, Ky. 42071 May 20, 2016 Elder to end education career at CCHS DeVoss to retire this year Emma Gallimore year in the halls of CCHS is an un- few years, we averaged grades by hand Krystan Proctor “She’s like the female version Staff Writer derstatement! She has not only been in a paper gradebook.” Feature Editor of the godfather,” Anderson said. my colleague, but also has become a We all imagine students changing “She’s such an entity here. Things After 31 years of teaching, Rose great friend, and I will ‘Shirley’ miss over time with trends, but Elder says The woman. The myth. The leg- run smoothly in our hallway be- Elder will be retiring this year. her next year! She is definitely a Laker her students haven’t changed much at end. For the past 32 years she has cause of her presence. She was my Elder graduated from CCHS in for Life!” all. been a dominant, respected figure sophomore English teacher, and I 1979. Her senior year, the girls’ bas- Senior Taylor English added, “I “I have had so many intelligent, among the CCHS staff. Her wide- came here to teach because of her. ketball team went to state for the miss having her and hope that her charming students who do the right ly-known name connotes a sense She’s the all-knowing, all-powerful first time. She also ran track and cross students now realize how much she is thing. I love hearing from former stu- of accomplishment and sophistica- DeVoss. How does a woman teach country, which were the only other helping them for their future.” dents. So many of them have struggled tion. Her intimidating reputation for over 30 years without any disci- two sports for girls. She was voted Elder added that technology was with the same issues for the three de- will be a legend to be remembered pline problems? It’s because of who most athletic of her cades I have been around.” for years. she is; all four-foot eight of her. graduating class. Another way that After high school, teaching has changed is English, French and psychol- She’s extremely cultured; she’s so Elder played basketball how well the students ogy teacher Linda DeVoss will be well read and well-traveled. If we on a full scholarship at communicate with each retiring this year. could all be more like DeVoss, it Vincennes Junior Col- other. Without having sophomores to would be a wonderful thing.” lege and Texas Tech She added, “I have em- taunt, DeVoss explained what she “Mrs. DeVoss is one of the best University. braced this accessibility as will do to keep herself from bore- teachers on our faculty,” Principal Elder taught at May- many students have. The dom. Randy McCallon said. field High before coming communication and the He added, “She back to CCHS in Au- access to information is a will be missed tre- gust of 1985. She is mar- valuable tool on education. mendously by this ried to Bill Elder and has I can use ‘Remind’ to reach faculty, staff and ad- three children, Courtney, all of my students in min- ministration because Jackie, and B.J. utes. I could never have of all the services She has taught Alge- Chasity Ross made that kind of contact and professional- bra 1 and 2 and Geome- Math teacher, Rose Elder, will be retiring after spending over thirty years 30 years ago.” ism she’s provided try here at Calloway. She teaching at CCHS. Her approach to to Calloway County also coached basketball, teaching has remained High School.” softball and cross country. the biggest change here since she first the same the past 31 years, and it is “I did the best that Teacher Lisa Harrison said, “I was started teaching. based on the story “The Starfish”; a I could and knew very fortunate to do a practicum with “I didn’t have a phone in my room little girl noticed hundreds of star- how to do every Mrs. Elder when I was a student at for the first few years. Then, we added fish on the beach dying. She started day,” DeVoss said. Murray State, and then I was given email, and we were well connected. throwing them back in one by one. “It’s been a good the opportunity to work with her for Communication among the faculty Someone said to her, “That’s not going career; the students the last 20 years. I will miss being her was more efficient. Our students ben- to make a difference.” She picked one here are wonder- neighbor.” efitted from this communication. We up and said, “It will make a difference ful students. I leave Teacher Melissa Wetherington began sharing documents electroni- to this one.” thinking maybe I added, “I have had the pleasure of cally. Recordkeeping 30 years ago was “I have enjoyed my time here and made a little bit of working with Mrs. Elder for the past so much more labor intensive than it have had a sense of purpose,” Elder 25 years. To say I will miss her next is now with Infinite Campus. My first said. difference here. You guys have changed me and made me a Photo Courtesy of Chandler Cain better person, a more Class of 2016 prepares for end-of-year events After thirty-two years of teaching English, French, and psy- chology, CCHS teacher Linda DeVoss will retire at the end inquiring person. I Tori Scroggins them that their son or daughter is “Seniors are allowed to bring a of this school year. hope to leave behind Staff Writer leaving early.” guest, and the same rules as Prom a legacy of loving to Teacher Ashley Fritsche said the apply; no one 21 years old or over learn, never being too Project Graduation will be after theme for this year’s Project Gradu- and no one younger than the ninth “I’ll miss the daily interactions old or young to learn, and a value the graduation ceremony in CCHS ation, which was chosen by the se- grade may attend as a guest,” Frit- with the students, teachers, and for or a pride of learning.” Jeffrey Gymnasium. The all-night niors, is Grease. Some of the things sche said. administrators here, but I don’t As her reputation precedes her, party will be packed with tons of that the seniors have to look forward Any senior looking to bring a intend to be idle,” DeVoss said. DeVoss hopes she left behind life- fun for all of the seniors and their to are inflatables and many other fun guest should have had his guest ap- “I’m going to read novels and eat long learners. guests. activities. proved by filling out a guest verifica- bonbons – only the fanciest kind, “I hope I made a reputation Graduation is May 31, and the Attendance Secretary Andrea tion form. of course. I’m going to travel and where learning is valued and taken doors for Project Graduation open Robertson said, “At Project Gradua- According to Workman, the se- volunteer some, and I have some seriously,” DeVoss said. “I’ve al- at 11 p.m. and will lock at 12 a.m. tion this year, we will be having some niors have done a few fundraisers this family members I’m going to visit ways felt that if you didn’t care for June 1. If a student leaves Project old favorites like the Casino, Bungee year. The seniors raised about $1,400 a little more often.” the reputation you had, you had Grad early, his guest must also leave, Run, Zorb Balls, and Bingo, as well through the Boston Butt fundraiser English teacher DeAnn Ander- the means to change it. So, I hope and his parents will be notified. Proj- as some exciting new games includ- with The Keg. There have also been son said that DeVoss has devoted I’ve evolved, moved, and changed, ect Grad will end at about 5 a.m. on ing Friendly Feud – plus some sur- two car washes and a day of collect- her life to children. DeVoss doesn’t and I hope that whatever reputa- June 1. prises. Be on the lookout for some ing donations outside Kroger and have any of her own, but, whether tion I do have that it’s been good Parent Amy Workman said, “If random sporadic contests through- Food Giant. Tomorrow, seniors will she wants everyone to know it or for a little bit of motivation for you leave Project Graduation, I am out the night. You might want to again be outside of Kroger and Food not, she loves kids and has a huge folks, and maybe the tough love going to call your parents and tell practice your hula hooping skills.” Giant to collect donations. heart for animals. wasn’t so tough after all.” The Laker Review 2 News May 20, 2016 CCHS earns grand champion Club Briefs CCHS Greenhouse burns CCHS was recently named Also placing in these broadcast- the 2016 Grand Champion of the ing categories were for music vid- Murray Woman’s Club Solo near end of spring break Kentucky High School Journalism eo/short film - first, senior Bethany Competition- was held last Association (KHSJA) contest. Harrell, sophomores Cody Orr and month. The Laker Band had Mickenna Butterworth and grew them up to the point Laker TV and The Laker - Re Hayley Halpin; third place, junior seven students participating and Photographer they were ready to be sold. The view each won a General Excel- Josh Bailey, Buchanan and junior swept the top four spots in the whole class put a lot of hard work lence rating in Class AA. Laker TV Bradley Smith; humorous feature advanced category. Senior James As students enjoyed the last of and effort into the greenhouse.” Harrison earned 1st place; senior captured first place in the Class AA - first place, Bailey, Buchanan and nd spring break, the CCHS Green- Greenhouse student senior broadcasting category; The Laker Smith, and sports package - first, Josie Cothran earned 2 , junior house burned. The cause of the Emily Duncan had a similar reac- TJ Maness earned 3rd and senior Review, second place in the Class junior Kalea Anderson and second, th fire was ruled undetermined by tion to the fire. AA newspaper category. Oates. Leah Feldhaus earned 4 place. the fire department and insurance “I didn’t hear about it until I Laker TV won first and sec- The Laker Review staff mem- Murray Woman’s Club Art company, but the thinking is that saw it Monday morning, and it Contest- was held this month. ond place in best newscast, and staff bers placing in Class AA news- st it was something electrical, teach- was hard to look at, knowing all members swept the top three spots paper competitions were writing Seniors Amber Stout placed 1 er Jacob Falwell said. the work that was put in. I imme- in painting, 1st in photography, in a number of other broadcast- reviews - first, junior Lauren Hale; st nd It has been a very difficult time diately called my mom and told ing competitions: spot production second, senior Taylor Crouch; ad- 1 in miscellaneous, and 2 in for Falwell and his greenhouse her the news,” Duncan said. Drawing; Kayla Stout tied for - first, seniors Gloria Crespiatico, vertising design – first and second, st class because Tomas Salas and junior Bradley Crouch; sports writing – second, 1 place in Drawing, tied for it is their 2nd place in Collage, placed 2nd Smith; second, junior Josh Con- senior Chasity Ross; editorial writ- nd c l a s s r o o m nor, seniors Sam Morehead and ing - second, senior Halee Berg- in Painting, and tied for 2 in that they’ve Cody Dericks; third, senior Kavin man; best column – second, Berg- Sculpture; Tya Cunningham put hours of placed 1st in collage, tied for 1st Barnhill, Conner, and Crespiatico; man; single-page layout – second, nd work into. documentary - first, alumnus Tyler senior Tori Scroggins; page one de- place in drawing, and tied for 2 Luckily, the in sculpture; Covington; second, senior Lynsey sign – second, senior Jaewon Kang; rd community Stairs, and third, junior Kennedy two-page layout - third, Bergman; Jessica Free placed 3 in col- has been very lage and 3rd in photography; Kelly; news feature package - first, overall newspaper design – third, st generous and Connor, second, Amber Stout and Bergman; overall newspaper – third, Lynsey Stairs tied for 1 in helpful with third, Kelly. Bergman, and illustration/graphics sculpture; Sarah Tidwell placed money dona- 3rd in Drawing, and Emily Nap- Other competitions included – third, Bergman. nd tions, plant sports feature package - first, senior According to khsja.org, the orga- per placed 2 in miscellaneous. d o n a t i o n s Juniors Cheyenne Neely placed Tanna Roberson, second, Adam nization was begun in 1997 by the rd rd and well Oates and third, junior Jason Reyn- Kentucky Press Association Board 3 in painting and 3 in miscel- wishes. With olds; news package - first, junior of Directors to assist high school laneous; Katie Dugger placed e v e r y o n e ’s 3rd in sculpture, Deanna Rod- Kenan Buchanan; second, Stairs journalism organizations through- nd help, Falwell and senior Stout; third, sophomore out the Commonwealth. The man tied for 2 in collage, and is hopeful to Mallory Hlava; V/o or Vo/sot - KHSJA has conducted the annual Addyson Bebber tied for 1st have a new first, Buchanan, second, Roberson; statewide contest since 1999. in sculpture and placed 2nd in greenhouse videography - first, alumnus Lucas photography. built by fall. Reck, second and third, Salas. Graphic Design Contest- F a l w e l l announced that junior Chaney said his stu- Seniors wrap up school year Hill won first place in the graph- dents have ic design contest sponsored by handled the Emma Gallimore seniors should be there ready to line Four Rivers Behavioral Health. tragedy as Staff Writer up at 5:45 p.m. Project Graduation Her submission, completed in well as any- will follow graduation. The doors the Graphic Communications one could Photo Courtesy of Jacob Falwell Seniors are wrapping up their will open at 11 p.m. and will close class on the Myths of Marijua- have. Senior Jose Villeda and junior Zach Martin work in the FFA Green- final semester of high school with at midnight. na, received first place recogni- “Students house. only four school days left. Seniors who have four mentor tion and a $300 cash award. are tough. Baccalaureate service will be days will arrive at school at normal Laker Band- performed its The first day we had plants to The CCHS Greenhouse Des- Sunday at 2 p.m. at Glendale Road time on Monday to take their first annual spring concert last night work with was good therapy. We sert Auction was a huge success Church of Christ. Seniors who are and second block finals and then at Murray State University’s have received numerous dona- thanks to faculty, retired faculty, participating in this service should mentor in the afternoon. Tuesday, Lovett Auditorium. The band tions. These plants and others community members, community be dressed in cap and gown at the students will mentor in the morn- will also perform at the CCHS were sold at the benefit sale on businesses, parents, students and designated location, ready to line ing and come in for 3rd and 4th graduation ceremony May 31. May 7 and May 14 at the Murray even former students. The grand up at 1:40 p.m. Doors will be open block finals. On Wednesday and City of Murray Human State Greenhouse. Our commu- total raised was almost $2,500 to the public at 1:30. Thursday, seniors and juniors will Rights Commission Essay nity is great, and our students are according to teacher DeAnn An- st Contest- announced that soph- Graduation will be May 31 at have full mentor days if they have nd great. We will be just fine in the derson. 6:30 p.m. in the CFSB Center. All met the requirements. omore Karigan Fry earned 2 end,” Falwell said. Not only has the CCHS fam- place and received an award of Falwell reminds everyone that ily helped, but also students from $25. this wasn’t a tragedy because no other schools have contributed Creative Communication- one was hurt, but simply just a willingly donating plants at Field has selected sophomores Holly bummer. Day to the greenhouse class. Hardt’ and Patience Derting’s Greenhouse student senior The Murray State Univer- poems titled “Conversation” and Gregory Boggess said that when sity Greenhouse and the Hutson WARREN K. HOPKINS “Before our Brother,” respec- he was told the news, it was hard School of Agriculture provided Attorney At Law tively, to be published in its next to believe. a location to house all donated issue. “The most difficult part is plants, a place for students to Murray Bank/Murray Led- Office (270) 759-9504 405 Maple, Suite B knowing all the hard work we work on Fridays and provided ger and Times- selected senior Fax # (270) 759-9821 Murray, Kentucky 42071-2584 put into it, and now it’s all gone,” the site to have the recent benefit Jacob Friedrich as the Student Boggess said. “We had already plant sale, according to Falwell. of the Year. seeded our plants, got pots ready, The Laker Review May 20, 2016 News 3 FBLA places at state tournament SkillsUSA member reflects Chase McCoy Campaign with Kaylee Lax and with the results this year. Staff Writer Garrison Capps, and we placed “We lost a huge group of se- upon competition experience second in the state. I didn’t go to niors last year, and we weren’t for Several students recently com- nationals last year, so I don’t know sure how we were going to do, but Makayla Robinson of new faces to me. peted at the 64th annual Future what the competition is like, but I we did just as well this year as we Staff Writer By this time, I was as prepared Business Leaders of America do know that it is very competi- did last year at state. We had so as I was going to be, all thanks (FBLA) State Competition in tive. Last year, Calloway had the many people win. We did break There is no feeling like the to my outstanding teacher. Chef Louisville, where 20 members of most delegates from Kentucky at a record: every student who com- butterflies my peers and I had Kathleen Holman has been the CCHS chapter won an award the competition, and this year will peted in a preliminary competi- right before the state competi- teaching for seven years and has and were recognized, and 19 qual- probably be the same. I think we tion made finals. That’s a big deal. tion began. Sophomore Mason gone to state competition every ified for the national competition have a great chance at having na- We also have 16 currently going to Rudolph, junior Brittany Priest, year but one. on June 29th-July 3rd in Atlanta, tional finalists.” nationals. I haven’t heard yet if we and seniors Emily Duncan, Sa- Holman explained, “I look Ga. Bergman, president, received a are the largest delegation to go to vana Fish, Dylan Parks and I forward to it every spring. Ev- State champions in events are perfect score from all three judg- nationals from Kentucky, but from had practiced and practiced our ery year, I start with a handful senior Halee events, listened to our instruc- of students who are determined Bergman and tors talk until they were blue in to compete. They are unsure of junior Griffen the face, and done everything we themselves; usually, most have Sheridan; sec- could to get ready for that mo- never made such a large commit- ond-place win- ment. But then the time came, ment before. They have to com- ners are juniors and we were all on our own, just mit to many after-school practic- Claire Umstead, us and our respective projects, es, and they are nervous. Through Karlie Proctor, with the judges watching, of practice, learning, and determi- Kaylee Lax, Ja- course. nation, those students grow from cie Spann, and That’s what SkillsUSA com- the unsure individuals to talented, Sheridan, and petition in Louisville was like. It strong, and proud young adults s o p h o m o r e s was an amazingly wonderful ex- who always compete extremely Garrison Capps, perience—meeting new people, well. I get to see this transforma- KK Evans, Han- learning about others students’ tion for myself—and that is the Photo Courtesy of Jenniffer Stubblefield skills, and pushing ourselves as coolest thing in the world! To see nah Anderson CCHS had thirty-six members attend the conference with 20 of those members winning in their event! Cur- and Avery Wil- far as we could go so we could be a student do something that he rently, 13 of those students are eligible to attend Nationals this summer in Atlanta as they join 11,000 other FBLA proud of ourselves and our work. or she does well and take great murth. members to compete, network, attend workshops, and hear from motivational speakers. Third-place The day before my cake deco- pride in is awesome!” winners are sophomores Wil- es, a feat that in adviser Jennifer looking at the numbers I see, we rating competition was most def- Priest, placed second in com- murth, Suzanna Grady, and Lo- Stubblefield’s 23 years of FBLA are either the largest or at the top,” initely the worst when it came to mercial baking. This was her first gan Eastwood, and freshman Kati State competitions, she has never said Stubblefield. nerves. My group of state com- year to compete in SkillsUSA. Wyant. seen happen. Stubblefield is also very excited petitors met with the chefs. They “I was nervous when I found Fourth-place winners are senior “For 23 years I have been doing about next year’s FBLA team. explained what we were to bring, out how many competitors I was Allen Faughn and juniors Sydney FBLA, and I have never seen a set “This year’s junior class is ul- what we were required to wear against, but after the awards cer- Roberts and Cassity Mitchell. of scoresheets come back where tra-strong for us, so we know that and not to wear, and what we emony, I realized all the practice Fifth-place winners are senior Lily not one judge could find anything they will be great leaders. The were to do the next day at com- and hard work I had put in weeks Swain and juniors Sarai McCal- wrong. Judges look for things to sophomore class is also amazing, petition. The scariest part was not before definitely paid off,” she lon, Ellie Futrell, Haley Glynn, count off against you. The hours along with the freshman class. We knowing if I had practiced the said. and Megan Greer. Those who she spent on her presentation re- have two freshmen going to na- right things, and if I brought all This was my second year in placed fourth or higher will be go- ally paid off. She is a perfectionist,” tionals with us [Wyant and Auzin the right tools that were required. competition and my second year ing to nationals. Stubblefield said. Panahandeh]. We are completely Fortunately, I had. placing second, in two differ- Spann, social media officer, Umstead also set a record for excited for the years ahead of us. That Friday morning was an ent types of competitions. I have said that she and the team plan CCHS by becoming the first And from what I am hearing, the early one for me and the other made so many lifetime friends on representing the school well in FBLA member to ever qualify for middle school has a phenomenal competitors. By 7:45 a.m, we had through SkillsUSA and experi- Atlanta. nationals three years in a row. eighth grade class that is extraor- to be at the bus in full attire. For enced things that I didn’t think “I competed in Social Media Stubblefield was very pleased dinarily talented.” me it was a chef ’s coat, pants, hat, were possible. apron and non-slip shoes. We I encourage underclassmen loaded onto busses, one for every who are curious about the voca- CCHS FFA chapter wraps up successful year competition. Luckily, my friend tional school to look into signing Priest was also competing in cu- up for classes they’re interested Kelsey Eells President, and junior Cameron ter came away with its 11th con- th linary, and I had already made in. Staff Writer Cooper was installed as the 2016- secutive win over field day and 17 friends from competition last The opportunities—and pos- 2017 Regional Reporter. win in school history. year, so there was only a handful sibilities—are endless. The CCHS FFA Chapter At Speaking Day, 36 students There were six first-place teams claimed many wins this year at the qualified for state later this year, and numerous other high-ranking Now Offering Roll Regional FFA Banquet, Speaking which is always a great accom- placed teams within our chapter, Off Containers! Day, and Field Day, which were plishment for the chapter. including the poultry team who all held on the campus of Murray “We are very proud of our stu- qualified for nationals in Novem- State University. dent’s successes. Having this many ber. Some highlights from the ban- kids qualified for state is phenom- “We have a lot of time to pre- Murray Recycling quet include senior Lily Swain be- enal, especially when you have to pare before we go and compete in ing named Regional Star Farmer. win 1st place at the regional con- Indianapolis; I am really excited Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm This is the fifth consecutive year test to qualify,” FFA advisor Jacob about this chance and think our Jace Ratley the star farmer has come from Falwell said. team is going to do well,” said se- 201 Woods Dr. th Owner CCHS. The 64 annual FFA Field Day nior team member Shelby Robin- PHONE: (270)759-5850 PO Box 705 Murray, Senior Shelby Bellah served was held last month. All of their son. www.murrayrecycling.com KY 42071 as the 2015-2016 Regional Vice- hard work paid off when the chap- The Laker Review 4 Viewpoint May 20, 2016 Millennial misconceptions made aright Student body disapproves Brook Olin Capability Study, “two-thirds “external motivators to incen- of CCHS bookbag policy Staff Writer of millennials (those aged 23- tivize learning and obedience” 35 in 2012) have at least one But in all actuality, the mil- As students grow increasingly lax in behavior throughout the Millennials (born between source of long-term debt out- lennial generation is one of the month of May, teachers and administrators must accordingly adjust to 1980 and 2000) are accused standing—whether student smartest generations and the the enforcement of rules and regulations. It seems as though every year of being lazy, self-centered, loans, home mortgages or car more tolerant. in May there is a renewed focus on the trivial aspects of the handbook nd entitled. From childhood, payments.” According to forbes.com, that may have been overlooked in previous months. they’ve been told that they Not to mention that between millennials graduated in fierce The same is true for the always existent, yet recently revitalized, could be anything they wanted the time of the Baby Boomers competition with other mil- book bag rule. The CCHS handbook clearly states that “only transpar- to be and yet, many millenni- (between 1945 and 1963), the lennials. It is no surprise that ent/mesh bags may be used to transport books…. Students will be al- als face widespread unemploy- dollar value has significantly they are far more likely than lowed to carry a purse; however, purses may not be used to transport ment, hefty student loans and decreased. Boomers to seek out training books during school hours.” demeaning representation in During the Baby Boomers and career development just to This rule has garnered considerable controversy in the preced- the media. era, the American dollar was get ahead. ing months for its exclusionary nature. The question students should be U.S. census data show that backed by gold (real money) Bentley University posted an asking is not “Why are book bags prohibited?” but rather “If backpacks 40 percent of our nation’s un- and since 1971 when Nixon article stating that millennials’ must be clear or mesh, why mustn’t purses be the same?” employed are millennials, slashed the gold standard; all higher tolerance of other races After all, the primary difference between a backpack and a purse translating into 4.6 million American currency is based on and groups has been praised as is the demographics by which they are carried. Book bags are the mascu- young people out of work. So is ‘fiat currency’, or “faith curren- a conscious progressive stance. line alternative to purses, and as such it only seems fair that they are held the lack of a hiring job market cy”, according to quoro.com. However, this progressive to the same standard. The only other variance in the two bags is the way because they’re lazy, self-cen- Thus is the reason why the stance isn’t always interpreted they are carried—a detail much too trivial to lead to such a discrepancy tered and entitled? government can print endless as progressive like it should be. in policy. Times.com said that mil- amounts of currency. Fox News sent an interview- The purpose of the book bag rule, albeit noble, is contradictory. lennials are so hopeful about In 1968, when a Baby Boom- er to Princeton University who The “clear or mesh” clause of the rule is presumably included to ensure the future that you would er would have been 23, going to asked random students what that students do not smuggle any dangerous substances into the school think that they haven’t heard Harvard University was $2,000. they thought about the words building. However, if this is the case, why are purses excluded from this about the Great Recession. In 2013, when a millennial was like ghetto, black crime, and presumption? Students are just as likely and capable of using a purse to Who caused that, by the way? 23 and born in 1990, going to white privilege. hide substances as they are a backpack. This also seems to be negated by the fact that every student at Didn’t the Baby Boomers? So, Harvard cost $54,496, accord- One student’s response to CCHS is subject to bag check upon entering the building. Considering the same generation who told ing to thecrimson.com. the word ‘ghetto’ was “It’s that the purpose of bag check is to prevent students’ possession of dangerous them to be hopeful is the one So, thanks to the slow recov- kind of elitism, classism, and or illegal substances, it seems unnecessary to further restrict the types of who ruined their chances at ery from the Great Recession snobbery that dehumanizes bags students carry once they have passed inspection. achieving their hopes. and the dollars inflation, the people.” Senior David Pool shared similar feelings about the book bag Even if millennials do find media sees millennials as lazy, So millennials are smarter, rule. As a male, he finds it unfair that his female classmates are allowed a job, they have heavy stu- self-centered and entitled. and they face more issues then to carry purses while his backpack must remain in his locker throughout dents loans. According to the Fox News blames millennials some other generations would the duration of the school day. Wall Street Journal in conjunc- for expecting too much from have us believe. “I think its one-sided how girls are allowed to wear purses, but tion with National Financial employers and for their parents guys can’t wear their backpacks. We all get our bags checked at the be- ginning of the day, so I don’t understand why, to be able to carry a back- pack from class to class, it has to be clear or mesh,” he said. Editor thanks Asst. Principal Chris King shared his thoughts with The Laker The Laker Review Review, saying that technically, students are not allowed to bring purses family, friends large enough to fit a book. He admits that this aspect of the rule is one Halee Bergman Taylor Crouch that is generally overlooked and unevenly enforced. Editor in Chief Advertising Manager First and foremost, thank you, “As unfortunate as it is, they [book bags] just tend to lend them- Bobbi Brashear Jaewon Kang God, for blessing me with a family, selves to be carriers of contraband items. The clear or mesh aspect of the Associate Editor News Editor an education, and a life of immea- rules makes it much easier on us to regulate that problem,” he said. Blake Schanbacher Krystan Proctor surable joy. Thank you, mom, for He explained that although all students do go through back Sports Editor Feature Editor sacrificing everything so that I could check, it is possible for students to put things in their pockets or jackets Rebecca Tucker Chase McCoy become who I am today. Thank you, and then place them back in their back packs after bag check. Also, if a Entertainment Editor Emma Gallimore Cody, for always knowing when I student arrives to school late, he is not made to go through bag check. Chasity Ross Kelsey Eells need a good laugh and providing. The clear or mesh aspect of the rule helps administrators to easily iden- Matthew Canning Tori Scroggins Thank you, Jacob, for showing me tify any items that were missed through the initial screening. Mickenna Butterworth Lauren Hale what true happiness is (and always “Almost all decisions like this boil down to a safety issue. Hav- Photographers Makayla Robinson helping me with calculus). ing looked at all of the things that have gone wrong in schools in the past Karlie Proctor Brook Olin Thank you, Nanny, for all of the few years, it seems that a lot of those things could have been prevented Circulation Grant Cottingham heavenly qualities you embody— if the items were seen and removed from a student’s book bag,” King Kris Fazi Staff Writers peace, beauty, and grace. Thank you, explained. Adviser Poppin, for reminding me that hard “Safety is our utmost concern. I will be the first one to tell you, work is never a waste of time. Thank we have great kids here. The past few years, however, we have seen an The Laker Review is published by the CCHS journalism class. Its purpose is to obtain you, Katie, for making me realize increase in kids who are going through tough times. One of the reasons I and record current events and issues of the school, to inspire students and faculty, and to that true friends don’t count mile- became an administrator was to make things as consistent as possible for stimulate school pride and spirit. All letters and school commentaries to the editor must age. As I begin a new chapter in my the students. Rules such as these provide structure to kids who need it.” be signed; the staff reserves the right to edit copy. Mail correspondence to The Laker life, I am reminded of the people The Laker Reviewbelieves that the book bag rule is an imperfect Review, 2108 College Farm Rd., Murray KY 42071. To telephone, call 270-762-7374, who helped me get here. extension 312. Views in this publication may not necessarily represent those of the Cal- solution to an insoluble problem. While safety and structure remain the loway County Board of Education, administrators, faculty or staff of the district. primary concerns for the administration, it is clear that the book bag rule is not a proper fix in the minds of some students. The Laker Review May 20, 2016 Viewpoint 5

I’ve changed since freeshman year Writer gives pompous advice for circumstance “Yes. Most definitely. Puberty has hit me like a train. I’ve gotten smarter, Grant Cottingham needs are covered) does not equal in- To really get used to indepen- taller. But I haven’t changed my Staff Writer creased happiness, and so does Earl dence, you’re going to need au- Hickey, who happily maintained his tonomy, wiggle-room, and the stark opinions.” apparently humble lifestyle, even af- possibility of failure. Unless those -Will Washer The end is nigh. Within a week, the 2015-16 school year will be gone, ter winning the lottery and stashing things have already been thrust upon “Freshman year I was scared and and so will all the seniors. We will the cash in the glove compartment you (for better or worse), you’ll have always worried about what others take with us a precious stockpile of of his El Camino. to go find them yourself. The late thought of me. Now, I realize that wisdom accumulated through years Chronically confusing wealth author Frank Herbert once wrote, the only thing that matters is how of filling in answer bubbles and rais- with success is a good way to keep “There should be a science of dis- you view yourself because your mind- ing our hands to go to the bathroom. yourself in a claustrophobic grumpy- content. People need hard times to set determines how you get through The knowledge and perspective of box with walls made of receipt col- develop psychic muscles.” your life.” a graduating senior are the rewards lections and tight schedules. This Freedom (and ensuing responsi- Will Washer -Elizabeth Alexander of patience and controlled laziness, applies to college. As a matter of bility) will dramatically affect your granted only by Time itself. opinion, you should not major in perception of your environment and I will always remember But Time isn’t looking right now, something because of the money. the people you share it with. Things so I’m going to cheat and tell you ev- Study what you love. You’ll be bet- are much simpler in captivity: it is erything I know before it notices. ter at it, and it will make you happier. only when left to our own devices “This year. I will always remember Here are some small tips to start: Or don’t. I’m not your mom. that we discover the startling com- this year and this school and this drivers, park close to an exit to avoid Second, high school is a make- plexity of the world around us. country.” traffic. Better yet, don’t even try to believe world. It will not prepare you Last--but never least--remember -Gloria Crespiatico leave within 30 minutes of the car for all the stuff you’ll have to do in a to do things. Do so many things, bell. It’s not going to happen. Just few years when you’re done with the as many as you can. All those cof- “My trip to Japan. I liked learning grab a book, hide in the gym bath- 8 to 3 beat-the-bell game. Don’t get fee mugs and posters with horses or about all the different cultures.” room, and wait it out. Also: the gym me wrong: your teachers are doing kayaks on them that say stuff like, -Tristan Vickery bathrooms are always locked. their best to gear you up for an adult “We only regret the things we don’t When your teacher asks why you existence (which, if you’re like me, do,” are right. Make mistakes and didn’t do your homework, explain lies in the same part of your brain revel in them. Mistakes are the cur- Gloria Crespiatico that you are undergoing a transfor- responsible for pondering the idea rency of knowledge. Disown regret mative re-examination of the inner of an afterlife), but they can only do and shame, and proudly do stupid My strangest quirk or habit spirit, and homework is a temporal so much. High school is inherently stuff whenever the urge hits you (just “Okay, so I am obsessed with even material distraction that you cannot oversimplified when you compare not catastrophically stupid). You’re numbers. The volume of the TV has allow to sully your mind as you rush it to life in the faraway non-high likely to be happier, braver, and even to be even, and if I climb the stairs, forward through space and time to school beyond world. smarter. they have to be even. So if they are wholly appreciate this fragile, mortal Right now, you have this weird, Rhett Butler, the necessarily good odd, I go back one and do it again.” existence before it flashes away tragi- double-edged sword of sympathy, byproduct of Margaret Mitchell’s hand-holding, and, “Get ready to be Death Star of a novel, said that new - Gloria Crespiatico cally from our eyes like the last fire- works of July. an adult, child,” lectures. This isn’t experiences enrich the mind. But “Anytime I take a test, I have to have I hid $20 and a free taco coupon necessarily helpful. No matter how again, I’m not your mom. my hair up. It helps me concentrate in a ceiling panel somewhere in the advanced our math courses, or how All in all, you ought to do want better; I don’t know why.” school building. If you find it, it’s headstrong our work ethic, primary you want, provided it doesn’t involve -Elizabeth Alexander yours. school does a wanting job of prepar- being mean to other people. On this However, if you can’t internalize ing its pupils for the nuanced and subject, I would refer you to the small Elizabeth Alexander any of those crucial pieces of infor- very real challenges of planning out army of quotes pasted up around the My biggest fear mation, remember these more trivial grocery lists, managing checking ac- choir room, and leave you with this: I advice nuggets instead: counts, and finding some rational lied about the taco coupon. Goodnight, Seattle, I love you. “Definitely heights. Because I know First, money doesn’t matter. Sci- way to process the typhoons of polit- if I fall, I have no control on the ence corroborates the notion that ical information on which adults are expected to act come election day. way down, and there may be time to increased wealth (after basic human think about what’s about to happen.” -Tristan Vickery Writer speaks out against animal captivity “My biggest fear is snakes. They could just slither up to you at any time and Brook Olin Department of Agriculture docu- foot and joint problems. bite you, and you’re going to die.” Staff Writer mented that the dolphin tank sur- It’s no secret that SeaWorld’s -Will Washer rounding the orca performance tank trainers love their marine counter- Who else remembers running at SeaWorld’s park was in despair parts. I mean, dolphins and orcas are Tristan Vickery through the hordes of khaki shorts and contained cracked and crum- amongst the most intelligent non- and sandals to get a good seat at Sea- bling concrete, and the rusty beams human animals in the world, and When I was young I... World’s or at a zoo? could pose a threat for workers and they’re super cute. But they are wild “I wanted to be a lawyer. I’m not “Whenever I was young, I got into I can remember my first time animals. animals. exactly sure why. My parents had a lot of trouble. I was always deter- actually seeing orcas in SeaWorld The primary reason for captivat- A survey of 15 zoos in England always told me I would make a mined to have fun but also getting when I was seven; I kept thinking ing these animals is to attract audi- and Wales found bears, big cats and ences like my family. It seems to me elephants exhibiting hypnotic, re- good lawyer because I argued a lot. in trouble by messing everything how happy the orcas must be seeing the price of our entertainment is at petitive behavior typical of mammals Now, a lawyer isn’t something I see up, breaking everything.” smiling faces and doing fun tricks with trainers! Then I grew up. the cost of the wellness of the ani- kept in confined spaces, according to myself being, but I’ll always love a -Will Washer SeaWorld constantly promotes mals. independent.co.uk. great argument/debate.” On March 10, SeaWorld an- “I was going to be a teacher because its care and love for its animals, spe- The care SeaWorld or any other -Elizabeth Alexander nounced it has stopped its orca my mom was one. Now, I still love cifically orcas. According toseaworld. animal menagerie can’t match the “I was going to be a monster truck com, “A key component of keeping wild. The site also said zoos, circuses breeding programs. kids, but that’s not what I want to Captivity for purposes other than driver and an NFL player at the do with my life. I’m really interest- our killer whales healthy is proactive or other attractions cannot help but same time.” monitoring of their health as an as- see the effects of captivity on these rehabilitation is ethically wrong and ed in psychology and criminology.” should be stopped. -Tristan Vickery -Gloria Crespiatico pect of preventative care.” sensitive creatures, such as arthritis, However, the United States foot abscesses, and other chronic The Laker Review 6 Entertainment May 20, 2016 YouTube remains successful Action film Why we love superheroes lowed unsyndicated individuals Grant Cottingham Matthew Canning evil. Staff Writer to reach enormous audiences and even make a living by producing captivates Photographer “It’s their powers. It’s where Television might be old news. YouTube videos. The most obvi- the super comes from,” said senior Eventually. ous example of YouTube success movie-goers After the release of Captain Quenton Robertson. “But their While it may have dominated is Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, a America: Civil War, and the many character is what makes them he- home leisure time for the past half- Swedish vlogger and video game billions of dollars made in the roes, their willingness to do what Krystan Proctor “superhero industry,” I started to needs to be done.” century, a new medium has been commentator who earned an esti- Feature Editor steadily carving out an audience mated $12 million from his You- wonder why people appreciate su- Those three characteristics for itself over the last 10 years. Tube exploits in 2015, according perheroes so much. The Merriam- are what make a superhero super. Captain America: Civil War Webster dictionary definition of a They show that the hero is differ- YouTube, the online video shar- to australianetworknews.com. released in North America ing behemoth, continues to legiti- Kjellberg, along with many superhero is “a fictional character ent. The powers are a resemblance May 5, opening with an esti- who has amazing powers.” of the heroes of old, to show that mize itself as a staple of popular other big names, found his big mated $181.8 million, accord- entertainment with an estimated break on the site: Kjellberg was a Superheroes are found as early there are still things unknown; the ing to CNN.com, making it the as 120 BC in Ancient Greece; moral code is what we all want to one billion monthly users, accord- college dropout working at a hot fifth biggest box office open- ing to huffingtonpost.com. dog stand prior to the takeoff of however, not under the term super- aspire to, as we usually don’t always ing, ranking below Marvel’s hero, but rather as gods, heroes, or do “the right thing;” the costume YouTube began as a humble his YouTube channel. The Avengers and Avengers: startup company in 2005 and was But despite success stories like demi-gods. They had their own su- makes them stand out, and are a Age of Ultron. per powers and origin stories, and symbol to be related to their morals bought by Google a year later for Kjellberg’s and the steady gains “I thought it was pretty $1.65 billion, according to of the the website itself, YouTube usually ended up defeating some or motives. These are the reasons awesome,” senior Jacob Fried- sort of villain or monster. why we love superheroes. statisticbrain.com. Since then, still sits somewhat in the shadow rich said. “I haven’t seen The the site has practically redefined of its media predecessors. While These stories were used as a “They’re role models for us,” Winter Soldier or Ant-Man, bridge between the known and Robertson said. “We look up to the role of user-created content on television production costs are so it made me want to go the internet. much higher than the costs of pro- the unknown. Vikings knew that them, and get inspired by their ac- watch those as well. There was thunderstorms created lightning, tions.” We see what they do, what Through YouTube, video cre- ducing a YouTube video, profits in a lot of good scenes between ation has been significantly de- the broadcasting industry are still but they didn’t know why it hap- they can accomplish, what they Captain America and Iron pened in the first place. So they stand for, and we want to be like mocratized, in terms of both distri- high. Fewer people watch You- Man, but I don’t think I have bution and monetization. Content Tube than watch television, and created characters, such as Thor, that. We want to stand out from a favorite part. I really enjoy all Odin, Freyja and Freyr, along with the crowd and defeat a great evil, creators use the site to share origi- the former has not been known to of the marvel movies, and Civil nal videos with an audience and, steal viewership from the latter, their stories, to be able to better un- and know that what we did was the War definitely met my expecta- derstand these phenomena. right thing to do. if people watch them, share in ad according to venturebeat.com. tions.” revenue. This is a huge departure Although it is impossible to Today, we have a much better Superheroes can come in many Junior Claire Umstead said understanding of the world. So shapes and sizes (literally), and can from the traditional television deny the fact that YouTube has she felt very emotional after format in which content must be and will dramatically alter the en- why do we still have superheroes? have different reasons for being a watching the movie, but that Superheroes have been preva- vigilante, but the underlying formu- approved by multiple levels of ex- tertainment landscape as a whole, it was an overall enjoyable ex- ecutive authority before being hit- it seems unlikely that it will re- lent in pop culture since the 1910s. la is the same. For instance, Dead- perience, and she encourages However, the most similar superhe- pool, The Punisher, Rorschach, and ting the airwaves. place television in the foreseeable others to watch it. This unique platform has al- future. ro to what we consider superheroes Wolverine are vastly different from “I really wasn’t sure what to today would have to be of the likes Captain America, Superman, Pro- expect, but it really brings up of The Phantom and Mandrake the fessor X, and Daredevil. Yet we still Hours: a good point with the fight of Magician, who are considered the feel drawn to these characters and needing authority vs. vigilante- Sunday-Thursday first superheroes of comics. These their exploits. ism,” Umstead said. “There is are superheroes who had costumes, And honestly, I don’t think that’s 11am-9pm some good humor in it now some degree of supernatural pow- ever going to change. that Ant-Man and Spider- ers, and a strong moral code against Friday & Saturday man have been introduced. 11 am-10pm Also, there are two end-credit scenes, so make sure you stay KWLA Conference Winners for both.” When asked what her favor- 932 S. 12th St. ite part was, Umstead merely Murray, KY 42071 said: “Move your seat forward.” Alumnus Seth Svebakken said (270) 753-0440 the thing he liked most about Civil War was Spiderman. “Going into the movie, I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t like the new Spiderman, since this is like the third new Spi- derman in my lifetime,” Sve- bakken said. “I was afraid he was going to be too old. They Voted Murray, Kentucky’s brought in a new, young Spi- derman who is still in his awk- favorite steakhouse and ward teenage years and has just Courtesy of Sarah Loveless recently discovered his powers. Pictured above, the Spanish students represented CCHS very well at the World Lan- favorite buffet for 10 In my opinion, he was one of guage state Showcase in Danville, KY. Freshmen Amy Burkeen and Cheyenne Kimball and sophomores Jordyn Wyatt and Hannah Anderson all recieved excellent ratings as consecutive years! the funniest in the movie, and first year students. Anderson placed 3rd in the state for first year students. Freshman he did a really good job at fill- Joza Mikulcik and sophomores Jay Hunter and Avery Wilmurth recieved superior rat- ing the role of a genuine Spi- ings as first years. Superior students are recognized as having abilities beyond a first Steaks, buffet, bakery, and full menu! derman.” year student. The Laker Review May 20, 2016 Feature 7 A Feature Profiles

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Will Benson Jake Hunter Kathryn Palmer Hannah Ray Activities: Basketball, soccer and Activities: Playhouse in the park, Activities: Marching band, Lead- Activities: FFA, Leadership Tomor- church youth group FFA and church ership Tomorrow and volunteer- row and church ing for Rolling Thunder Plans after high school: Attend Plans after high school: Major Plans after high school: Attend the University of Lousiville as in musical theatre, attend the Plans after high school: Go to the University of Kentucky, major a pre-med major, go to medical college to become a nurse, work in Community and Leadership university of my choice and Development inthe department of school, work in Louisville as a move to New York City at St. Jude’s and start a family Agriculture cardiologist Biggest accomplishment: Being Biggest accomplishment: Being Biggest accomplishment: Getting Biggest accomplishment: Win- baptized, being accepted into a band member for six years, went saved/baptized, FFA officer for two ning soccer district, regional cham- GSA and being an active mem- on a mission trip to Nicaragua years and maintaining a job and 3.5 pionships, starting as a freshman, ber of FFA and received a business award GPA setting the record for most wins in CCHS soccer history Alumni give moving to college advice Laker Spirit Debit Card Rebecca Tucker because dorm rooms are so small. conditions. I would say always Entertainment Editor Have storage boxes for extra have a good pair of rain boots and clothes and things you don’t need snow boots to take, so you aren’t With the school year coming out in your room. Also clothes-- left walking around in sopping to an end, many seniors are get- make sure to have all the basics wet sneakers. Also, umbrellas. A ting ready to pack up and go off covered: things that are comfort- good umbrella is essential if you to college. This is a big change for able to walk around campus, but are going to have to walk to all many who have never left Murray also a nice outfit or two for inter- your classes.” their entire lives; moving away is views, presentations, and such.” Some tend to over-pack for a huge step and, for many, a scary Clothes aren’t the only thing college, which causes problems step. students should be thinking on move-in day when the amount As freshmen, students will about. of space available is limited. have to become accustomed to Barrett continued, “For kitch- CCHS alumnus Wade Griggs With each purchase you make, The Murray living on their own and becoming en utensils, most people only said, “I took way too much stuff, truly independent. need the bare minimum to start and I found myself running out Bank will make a financial contribution to the It’s around the time seniors off, so no fryers or pasta makers. of space in my closet. I think it Calloway County School District. start to wonder: Will I need an Also being able to coordinate is easier to just go out and buy iron? Should I bring shower with your soon-to-be roommate something rather than packing Get yours today by visiting any of our offices. shoes? Do I need to bring my is nice. That way, instead of hav- multiples of everything and run- own printer? Oh gosh, What ing two microwaves, two mini- ning out of room. about toilet paper? Will I need fridges, etc., you are able to split “Also make sure to remem- toilet paper? up the costs of appliances you ber things that you aren’t used to All very valid thoughts, I have to buy.” thinking about because you just might add. But it’s time to get se- CCHS alumna Kathryn Tuck- have them. I was so busy packing rious; what does a new freshman er said, “Most students aren’t used clothes, storage, etc., I completely need to bring to be prepared for to having to walk as a primary forgot about notecards and pens this new stage in life? mean of transportation, so not because I was so used to having CCHS alumna Alison Bar- many think about having to walk them at my house.” www.TheMurrayBank.com rett said, “Storage is a big issue through the different weather The Laker Review 8 Feature May 20, 2016 Featured Artists Music plays important role Chasity Ross From left, seniors Amber and Memorial Lauren Hale school students who are involved Kayla Stout pose with recent Staff Writer in music classes tend to have bet- pieces of work they complet- ter grades and behavior than the ed. Teacher Mickey Garrison Day means From the music played in be- average student. Spreadmusicnow. said, “It would be difficult to tween classes to the background com looked into this study. choose one over the other; music in Kahoot, music is a part The College Entrance Exami- they are both outstanding something of our everyday lives. Music is nation Board found that students in different ways artistically. helpful in calming people and in music programs scored 63 They have such a high skill Tori Scroggins even in exercising. Music is the points higher on the verbal and level and work very hard. getaway that is just needed when 44 points higher on the math sec- They both have great imagina- Staff Writer tions.” you’re having just one of those tions of the SAT than students May 30 is Memorial Day. days. Music is the understanding with no music participation.” According to Usmemorial- that not everybody receives. Mu- Junior Katie Dugger said day.org, “Memorial Day, origi- sic is everywhere; it is essential to that music opens doors and says Club attends Open House nally called Decoration Day, is life. things that normal words can’t. a day of remembrance for those “I would teach children mu- “Whenever I play, it has a cer- Rebecca Tucker enjoyed the Science Open House who have died in service of the sic, physics, and philosophy; but tain connection with my soul. I Entertainment Editor because I got to see the kind of re- United States of America.” most importantly music, for the believe it is important that chil- search going on in our hometown.” Retired teacher and Army patterns in music and all the arts dren have a connection with mu- The National Science Honors During the event, students par- Lieutenant Colonel William are the keys to learning.” –Plato sic at a young age, because it’s Society (NSHS), along with some ticipated in various activities and Cowan said, “Memorial Day is Choir Director Mark Dycus something you can carry with students from Honors Biology presentations hosted by different a product of the Civil War era. said that he has to have music in you all of your life. It challeng- classes, attended a field trip to Mur- MSU professors. The students Originally known as Decora- his life every day. es you to think and to be at the ray State University (MSU) recently were able to learn of the different tion Day, as it was used by both “The most important benefits same time,” Dugger said. for the MSU Science Open House research and experimentation each the North and South to com- from making and understand- Sophomore Jake Hunter said held by its science department. professor is currently invested in at memorate those who died in ing music are intrinsic. Music, that music is fun and makes peo- Teacher Scott Williams said, MSU. Some of the topics covered battle by decorating their graves and the other arts, allow you an ple happy. “We want all students to be col- were stream ecology, invasive plant with flowers. After WWI the avenue for self-expression that “It’s personally so much fun lege and career ready. College is species, fruit fly genetics, DNA ex- celebration became a national you find nowhere else. Through to sing around the house and a challenge, but also very interest- traction and spider mating rituals. event, and in the 1950s it was music you search your soul and to have a good time with your ing and rewarding, both immediate Senior Rachel Elkins said, “I renamed Memorial Day.” discover things about yourself friends,” Hunter said. and long term. I thought that the felt like it was really nice to see the Cowan spent 21 years on you would never have found Music is also used in the med- students were able to see science in in-depth research that professors active duty before he came to otherwise. As you express these ical field. Doctors have used mu- action. This event showcased many are involved in. In class, students CCHS to teach History. discoveries, you realize that they sic to calm children before and of the opportunities that Mur- see what people have discovered in “We do not know one prom- are both personal and universal after surgeries; it is also used on ray State University has to offer to the past, but, at this event, we were ise these men made, one pledge expressions of what it’s like to sick children as a gesture to let incoming college students. Also, it able to witness what people are re- they gave, one word they spoke; be human. I can’t live without it,” them know that it’s okay right helps to show students the reason searching right now. They study but we do know they summed Dycus said. now. for attaining scores that allow them things that most people wouldn’t up and perfected, by one su- Isn’t it ironic how people According to truthinsideofyou. to achieve at college. Sometimes think twice about; I would never preme act, the highest virtues claim to love the arts and want com, “In most cases, doctors and we have to be reminded of our re- think someone would dedicate the of men and citizens. For love their children to be very cultured, therapists normally recommend wards to come!” majority of their time staring at of country they accepted death, but that’s the first thing that is soft music for their patients. This Participating students agreed. spiders, but someone does, and it’s and thus resolved all doubts, taken out of the budget when is because, with the effect of the Junior Claire Dixon said, “I really interesting.” and made immortal their pa- schools make cuts? Music is very music in the heart and entire be- triotism and their virtue.” beneficial to people of all ages, ing of a sick person, there will This quote was given by especially young children. be revival of hope of living, joy James A. Garfield on May 30, According to pianoaround.com, of existence and happiness in the 1868, at Arlington National “Listening to instrumental music mind of the sick person, making Cemetery in Arlington, Va., challenges one to listen and tell it easy for him or her to respond during the first national cel- a story about what one hears. In positively to treatment.” ebration of Decoration Day. the same sense, playing a musical Music is used while exercising According to pbs.org, “It instrument gives you the ability by most people for motivation, [Memorial Day] was first wide- to tell the story without words. but really it has many benefits to ly observed on May 30, 1868, to Both require maximum right the person. commemorate the sacrifices of brain usage, which not only ex- “Although the role of such Civil War soldiers. ercises one’s creativity, but also music is typically motivational, it Taking Care of People and the Cars They Drive! In 1873, New York was the one’s intellect. Music teaches us may also serve to promote relax- first state to designate Memo- self-discipline and time manage- ation and efficiency in long-du- www.harlanautomotive.com rial Day as a legal holiday. By ment skills that you cannot get ration, repetitive activities such the late 1800s, many more cities anywhere else. When you study as distance running,” bases.com. and communities observed Me- an instrument on a regular basis, uk said. morial Day, and several states you work on concrete ideas and Music is very important to (270) 767-0101 had declared it a legal holiday. take small steps to achieve larger humans’ everyday life; it is all After World War I, it became goals. This way of thinking orga- around us and isn’t going any- an occasion for honoring those nizes the wiring in your brain to where anytime soon. We need Located at: who died in all of America’s start looking at learning in a new music for many different reasons 408 N 4th St. wars and was then more widely light.” whether it’s for mental stimula- established as a national holiday Music class in school is time tion, social skills, exercising, mo- throughout the United States.” for the children to relax and have tivation, or just to get away from Murray, KY a break from their school day. It reality for a little bit. is proven that middle and high CLASS OF 2 0 16 What is your favorite high school memory? What are your plans for life after graduation? - “My favorite memory “W “Having Star Wars inning our robotics region “I’m thinking about “I intend to go “Get a degree in com is performing in the als and going to the world cham puter science and work pouring rain at the Fes- conspiracy arguments - either coming back to to West Kentucky - pionship my sophomore year.” - the U.S. for college or in a PC shop until grad tival of Champions with in journalism.” Community and uating college.” the band and finding out - Krystan Proctor - Colton Rains staying in Italy and Technical College coming back eventually - Allen Faughn we got first place. That “The Murray/ Callo for radiology and “Double major in feeling was incredible way football and bas - to work or finish my sonogram diagno- “Winning the state FFA master’s.” social work and Span and unforgettable.” ketball games.” - poultry judging contest.” sis.” - - Gloria Crespiatico ish.” - James Harrison - Taylor English - Shelby Robinson - Savana Fish - Emily Napper “I plan to go into “Becoming a part “Go to Murray the Navy then go “My favorite State and major in of the CCHS Dance memory is being in into the FBI or secret Team freshman year culinary class and accounting.” services.” and being a part of it watching some kid - Paige Stallings - Marissa Barnhill all four years.” burn everything he - - Elizabeth Alexander made daily.” “Go to college to “I’m going on a mis “Going on business become a graphic sion trip to Romania field trips.” - Brian Burch design artist.” then coming back and - Kayla Fish - Tya Cunningham going to college.” What will you miss most about CCHS? What advice would you give to next- Justineyear’s Cox seniors? “The art class. I love art and “I’ll miss going to “Don’t wait until “Hanging out with all of the opportunities to the last minute to do “Take it seriously. school with my brother.” “Take advantage of- A lot of seniors slack - Shelby Bellah friends, mentoring, enter competitions and work things... especially and messing with into shows. Smelling pencils, all of the opportuni during their last year, ties given to you as a college admissions!” “Singing in the Coach Lane in the paint, and clay while listen- senior.” but it is really impor- gym.” - Leah Feldhaus choir. I’ll miss see ing to music and working on - Kaci Rudolph tant to get your work ing familiar and - - Wesley Poiroux what you love with a room done and do your “Being a student “Cherish every best.” friendly faces each and seeing my friends full of people who feel the “Try your hardest and morning.” same way is a great feeling.” moment. It flies by.” daily.” -Adyson Scott take everything seriously.” -Iesha Alexander - Samantha Osborne - Cheyenne Preston - Kenzie Henson - Tori Scroggins “Put all of your “Bonding with “I will miss all harder classes in “Get involved in as all of my favorite of the cool fac- the first semester much as you can.” teachers and being ulty and friends because you won’t - Alex Arnett able to talk to all of that I don’t get have motivation in “Don’t give up on my underclassmen to see outside of the second semes- what’s most impor friends.” school.” tant to you. You may- ter.” regret it later.” - Elizabeth Brunn - Tristan Vickery - Hannah Ray -Jack Curry The Laker Review Off to Bigger Things... SENIORS Halee Bergman more than two different languages, and athletes, and superlatives. We drive Editor in Chief we took our Global Issues Monopoly faster, but we’re still late to class. games way too seriously. We finally We are in AP Literature, AP Cal- 2,340 days. That’s how long most caught onto the whole high school culus, AP Chemistry, and AP multi- of us have spent together—growing, thing, no matter how many times we tasking. We leave campus almost daily, laughing, and learning. 13 years. That’s forgot to bring a pencil to class. but nothing can cure senioritis once it how long we have been classmates, We thought Geometry was some has set in. We are filling out scholar- friends and teammates. Since fresh- sort of witchcraft, but we were in for ships more than we breathe, and our man year we’ve gotten taller, wiser, and a rude awakening. We were no lon- email is always open and updating much better looking. ger the new kids on the block, and as with messages from the university of “Smile. It just may make someone’s such, we hated the freshman class. The our choice. We finally reached 18, but day,” became our daily maxim, and senior table was a place of reverence, we don’t feel any different. We have “It’s a great day to be a Laker,” began and we couldn’t wait to experience it more responsibility and a lot less time. to make sense. We got our first taste of for ourselves. We are studying, working, practicing, freedom, and we couldn’t get enough. We didn’t realize 15 snow days and repeating. We thought the seniors ruled more made for a much shorter summer, and We acknowledge that senior privi- than just the school, and we couldn’t spring break was a much needed time lege is real, and it’s fun. We take pride wait to take their place. out. We thought electives were easy in the mentor days and the lunch We looked like we were 12, talked until we took MOS, and Mrs. Stub- vouchers we worked hard to earn. Our like we were 10, and couldn’t wait to blefield was so proud of us when we powderpuff football team is champi- turn 18. Standardized testing was our passed. onship worthy, all six of us, and we’re biggest obstacle, and pep rallies were The Laker TV anchors were local not letting the underclassmen forget our favorite days. We lived for Mr. celebrities—not possibly human like it. McCallon’s rally cries and “V-I-C-T- the rest of us. We painted t-shirts for We sit on the front porch wait- O-R-Y.” the Crosstown Classic, and we couldn’t ing for the mailman, and we scare the We couldn’t reach the top shelf of wait to sport our favorite player’s num- neighbors when we open our first ac- our lockers, and we couldn’t believe ber on one or both cheeks. ceptance letters and let out a scream. we actually made the varsity team. Junior year hit us like bricks, and Some of us are on court and some of We experienced our first Friday night we couldn’t believe we were upper- us are in it, but we all made it this far. lights, and our last moments as a kid. classmen. We started thinking about We are experiencing all of our We cried when the season ended and jobs, and our lives no longer revolved lasts and trying our best to embrace held each other tight at the end of the around the group text or the Friday the firsts. We realize now that seniors year banquet. night shenanigans. aren’t as old as we thought they were, Our hair was just as crazy as our We laughed louder and studied and prom is really just an excuse to get hormones, and our style resembled harder than we ever knew we could. dolled up. We are spending money something out of a Limited Too mag- Our first AP class scared us straight faster than we make it, and we are be- azine. We always had to hitch a ride, and kept us up way past our strictly ing pulled in 100 different directions. and we couldn’t go anywhere without scheduled bed times. We ran on coffee Our birthday presents consist a chaperone. It seemed like our par- and the fear of failure. The risks were mainly of items for our dorm rooms, ents always dropped us off in the pick- higher, and the competition stronger and the extended family keeps asking, up line and picked us up 10 minutes than the previous years. “Now, what day is graduation again?” early. We learned that the ACT was We are looking for roommates, but Sophomore year casually crept up, more than just some test, and we had we feel like we should still be color- and biology got the best of us. We to try just one more time for that per- ing with crayons. We post our college couldn’t wait to get that little orange fect score. We ran in circles almost as decisions on Facebook, and our twice sticker, and when we did, we made fast as we ran out of gas. We needed to removed cousins are so happy that we sure to post the picture on Instagram. remember the meeting, the game, the are “branching out.” We learned to drive, stayed out too late test, and our sanity. We are ordering graduation invita- and paid for it when we got home. We cried when we got our first tions and buying new dresses for se- We met our first crush and realized speeding ticket, and we cried when we nior awards night. Our senior pictures who our true friends really were. Our found out that we somehow passed just came in, and we’re sad because daddies made sure to introduce them- Pre-Cal. Our obligations exceeded our we know what that means. It means selves to the boys we brought home, expectations, and we learned that even goodbye, and for some of us, it means and our mamas warned us not to move the best break down sometimes. We never again. too fast. We paid more attention to the built ourselves, our resume, and our A new chapter is only a few pages cars in the parking lot than the books GPA up, up, up. We rode pep buses to away. In 11 days, we will no longer be in our backpacks. Rupp Arena, and we dressed like hip- high school students, but my prayer for We thought the homecoming pies for the regional championship at the Class of 2016 is this: I pray that queen was actual royalty, and prom was “The Bank.” distance doesn’t separate us. I pray that hundreds of years away. We longed for Senior year seemed like it couldn’t the world is kind to each and every one the days of mentoring and off-cam- come fast enough. Now we are parking of you. I pray that you make the most pus errands. We finally made a name in the front row and leading the fight of every opportunity God puts in your for ourselves in the eyes of our peers, song at Tuesday night’s game. We are path, and finally, I pray that although teachers and administrators. presidents, captains, secretaries, volun- we are no longer classmates, we never Mrs. DeVoss taught us so much teers, queens, parliamentarians, varsity become strangers. The Laker Review May 20, 2016 Feature 13 Students need to stay sharp over break Laker Fundraising

Taylor Crouch both say that reading is one of Instead of playing games on Advertising Manager the best ways to stay engaged a smart phone, students could over the summer holidays. learn a musical instrument, Many students lose a large Umstead quoted British au- play a board game or exer- percentage of what they learn thor Richard Steele: “Reading cise. Another way to maintain throughout the school year is to the mind what exercise is thinking skills is to do a cross- during the two months of to the body.” word, word search, or Sudoku summer break During the school year, puzzle each day. With current technology, most are too busy with school Selfgrowth.com promotes there are multiple approach- work to read a fiction novel, so the idea that teaching mo- es on how to prevent “brain summer break is a time when ments are all around and not drain.” students can read novels that everything has to be learned Mathematics teacher Lisa they enjoy. from a textbook. The site Harrison suggested ixl.com Another important skill to suggests making a trip to the for online practice in math, maintain is writing. grocery store educational by science, language arts and so- Kqued.org suggests that buying food from every food Lauren Hale cial studies. students keep a journal over group or learning about the Sophomore Bryce Peal, left, sold the most Scentsy for the sophomore class fund- raiser, selling over $450. The funds go toward the class’s senior prom. Pictured is Harrison said that there the summer to prevent the history of a place or town that class adviser DeAnn Anderson. is a $9.95 monthly fee, but it loss of their writing skills. The was visited while on vacation. has great practice problems in site also suggests emailing and Students could also take a timed setting from Pre-K writing to family and friends trips to museums, national through Pre-Calculus. This to keep in touch with each parks and historic sites while program also provides an ex- person. This, too, will keep on vacation. planation of the solution so writing skills sharp. For students preparing to students get immediate feed- Science teacher Erica Gray take the ACT, there is a Twit- back for incorrect answers. suggests going on a “phone ter account for daily ACT English teachers Jill Hern- diet” by limiting smart phone problems and an ACT prep don and Connie Umstead usage. app for smart phones. Seniors receive graduation etiquette advice Chasity Ross make sure you get there on proud!” Photographer time. You don’t want to be run- Although it may be tempt- ning around at the last minute ing, don’t bring a phone, ad- Yes, it’s that time of year, se- trying to get ready. It’s impor- vised teacher Sarah Loveless. Susan Williams niors. The time where you sit tant to get there in plenty of Don’t leave your graduation Faculty ran the 5K last month sponsored by Murray-Calloway County Hospital to back and pat yourself and oth- time so that there are not any gown in the bag until the day raise money for the Hospice House. From left are CCHS teachers Sara Hayden, ers on the back for making it questions.” of the ceremony. That is a big Kacee Barrow, Ashley Fritsche, Samantha Hobbs and Haley McCuiston. Also par- this far. Graduating is in itself a Teacher Rose Elder said, NO. Do wear the cap correctly. ticipating was teacher Jonathan Grooms. huge deal, but you know what “Practice a turn toward the It should not be worn to the else is a big deal? The actual camera with diploma and side, if that’s even possible. The graduation ceremony is. So if handshake in order to take a tassel should be worn on the you’re thinking all you have to picture for family.” right side, and it should hang do is follow the person in front Please, please, please dress evenly with the temple. Duncan’s of you, good job; you are half- appropriately. As expected, You should be able to see way there. jeans, sneakers, shorts and flip the tassel out the corner of I’m here to help you out flops still are not permitted, so your eye; if you cannot, it is in with some simple do’s and if you were planning on wear- the wrong place. Market & Grill don’ts of graduation. Do re- ing that, don’t. Don’t chew gum. “STEAM, do not iron, your member not to be absent on This might even be a hard one robe a few days ahead of time,” graduation practice day. If for me. Do make sure you are teacher Erica Gray said. “If you you’re reading this to see what on your best behavior. don’t have a steamer, hang it in you should and shouldn’t do, This is your graduation cer- the bathroom while you take a you probably were absent, but emony; be respectful. Do show hot shower.” that’s okay. According to an respect for the speakers, so King said do go to Project informational handout created don’t hold side conversations. Graduation. There are a lot of by Graduation Coordinator Teacher Jacob Falwell said, giveaways, so you don’t want to Mellisa Spiceland, do remain “Ask parents and families to re- miss out on that. standing until the entire senior member it is a ceremony.” Do remember to enjoy this class has marched out and the Principal Randy McCal- day because you only gradu- (270) 753-7711 band stops playing. lon added “Do not embarrass ate from high school once. Go Do have a plan. Asst. Prin- your family! It is a special night confidently in the direction of 6159 State Route 94 E cipal Chris King said, “Plan not only for graduates, but also your dreams and live the life ahead with your family and for families to enjoy and be you always imagined. Murray, KY 42071 The Laker Review 14 Feature May 20, 2016 Teacher Appreciation Week Robotics Team attends regional competition

Bobbi Brashear activity. You learn a ton of things “People scout your robots like Associate Editor you’ll be able to use through life. they would scouting teams and The main jobs we accomplish are people. There is a lot of strategy The district’s Robotics Team re- in the STEM, which are science to it. FIRST Robotics Competi- cently attended the Smoky Moun- technology engineering and math,” tion is considered the capstone of tain Regional FIRST Robotics senior Colton Rains said. engineering competitions in the Regional Competition. The game played this season was country. It is considered by many At the competition, teams have called first stronghold. The game to be the hardest competition,” 11 matches to qualify. The Murray had a medieval theme. The teams Slaton said. Calloway Robotics Team did not had to design a robot to breach As a senior on the Robotics qualify this year; however, they did defenses to launch a boulder at a Team, Rains said that though this receive the Judge’s Award. tower and scale the tower. is the end of his high school ca- “It’s a little like a hardship “By breaching defenses, the reer on the team, he plans to come award. It recognizes that we are robot had to go under, or over, or back as a mentor, and he strongly pushing the boundaries in the through defenses and carried a encourages anyone interested to things that we are doing, things compact foam ball that would cat- join the team next year. not many other teams are doing, apult into the tower, the end zone, “I joined my freshman year. Members of the Future Educators of America assisted in decorating the teacher’s such as using advanced materials that looked a lot like Rapunzel’s Mr. Slaton told me I should stop lounge for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6. The club also made desserts for and sophisticated designs. Things tower,” Slaton said. by and check out what the team teachers and sponsored giveaways for them during that week. that are oftentimes untested, but The contest has a six-week was doing some time, so I did. they are unique. As a result, we build period. The game for the I’ve been a part of the team ever paid the price. But that’s okay be- season was revealed to the team since. I’m definitely going to miss French Club cause everyone learned something after Christmas break. Their build being on the Robotics Team here. from it,” teacher Jeff Slaton said. period lasted through the middle I think there’s a program where I The Smoky Mountain Regional of February. can come back in as a mentor later is an event the team attendeed as “We built a robot this year that on with college, so I plan to do a FIRST team. The regional direc- was really unique, had a lot of that. I want to come back and be tor for FIRST is the coordinator custom made parts on it, some of involved. This won’t be the end of of the event. There were 54 teams which were not fully developed, so robotics for me,” Rains said. from 13 states this season on the we struggled most of the regional,” The Robotics Club at CCHS is campus of the University of Ten- Slaton said. in conjunction with Murray High nessee at Knoxville. This is the team’s sixth year and is sponsored by Calloway “It’s a really hands-on club and competing at the regional event. County 4-H. Warner practices beekeeping hobby

The French Club had its annual picnic indoors this year due to rain. Pictured are from Makayla Robinson talking to people about bee keeping they may go out and be foragers. left, juniors Tabatha Reed, Shaye Caldwell, sophomore Faith Houston, senior Alyssa Staff Writer are a few things that help to make A honey bee’s lifespan depends Garrett, sophomores Elena Dinh, Patience Derting and junior Whitney Hadzima. him the beekeeper that he is. on many different factors. For the As far as one can see, Bryan When buying materials to start average worker honey bee, Warner Warner is the AmeriCorps college hives, a person can order them on- said that the lifespan is only six Essay Winner and career coach here. line, preassembled, order the parts weeks during honey production But get him talking, and you’ll and put them together, or buy them seasons, but the death of a single The City of Murray Human come to realize he is also a bee- used. generation of workers doesn’t cause Rights Commission Essay keeper in his spare time. Beekeep- Warner explained how he the whole colony to perish because Contest announced that soph- ing is the occupation of owning bought his at an auction not far the queen bee can sense what type omore Karigan Fry earned and breeding bees for their honey, from his house. He said to be care- of bee is needed for the colony and seocnd place and received an although Warner says it’s much ful buying them used because of produce them accordingly. award of $25. Fry was invited more than that. the possible diseases prior bees may Warner sets aside various to the May meeting of the Hu- Warner said, “Knowing that the man Rights Commission to be have had. Bee diseases and parasites amounts of time to juggle his bee- recognized for her achieve- bees are doing what nature meant are a big portion of dealing with keeping and his job here. He ex- ment. The group conducted for them to do is exciting to me.” bees in this day and age. plained that more people should the essay contest earlier in the According to nrdc.org, more than Bees themselves come in a be aware of the bees in our com- spring. $15 billion a year in U.S. crops are package, or a nuc. The difference munity. pollinated by bees; U.S. honey bees in those two is the nuc comes with According to cnn.com, nearly 16 also produce close to $150 million about five frames with comb, one percent of the current global pol- in honey yearly. with honey and one with larva. It linators are headed toward extinc- Warner’s grandfather was previ- comes with the worker bees, which tion. ously a beekeeper, yet it wasn’t until are all female, and a queen bee. The Though not everyone desires to later down the road he decided to queen is already in with the rest of dedicate time to beekeeping like take up beekeeping. He has been the bees. The other choice is a pack- Warner, there are certain steps one taking care of bees for the past four age, which is just a single box with can take to help lessen the detri- years. many bees; the queen comes in a mental effects that are affecting Warner said although he doesn’t separate container, Warner said. bees. have a mentor per se, he’s attended Bees have different jobs depend- According to cnn.com, people many workshops. He said a group in ing on what cycle of their life span can plant bee-friendly flowers and Mayfield meets once a month, and they’re in. For example, Warner flowering herbs, reduce the amount he goes there quite often. Learning said they may take care of nursing of harmful chemicals and pesti- things from them, going to confer- the baby bees, or they may stand cides, and buy local honey to help ences, reading about the topic and at the entry and guard the hive, or keep the bee population healthy. The Laker Review May 20, 2016 Feature 15 Climate change affects earth, inhabitants Laker Scholarship Brook Olin ral greenhouse, according to waste, President Barack Obama Staff Writer ninety-seven percent of climate and President Xi Jinping stood Commentary scientists. together in 2014 to announce This is because the amount their commitments to battle Is it hot in here, or is it just of coal or oil burning process climate change. me? Wait, no. It’s just the earth combines carbon with oxygen Both countries were eager to heating up. in the air to make CO2, and sign the climate change deal on Climate change is happen- that has increased the concen- April 22, 2016, and they urge ing, and there is nothing we, as tration of atmospheric CO2, other countries to follow suit. humans, can do about it. Be- thus destroying the ozone layer, According to the United cause, let’s face it, we’re part of according to NASA, meaning a Nations, 175 countries signed the reason why it’s happening stronger greenhouse effect will the agreement April 22. Former so quickly and devastatingly. warm the oceans and cause the U.S. Vice-President and cli- Bryan Warner, left, and Guidance Counselor Laura Crouse, right, look on as MSU rep- Reduce, reuse and recycle oceans levels of acidification to mate activist Al Gore, said the resentative Raymond Sims presents senior Iesha Alexander an MSU Education Minority isn’t going to stop climate rise. world began a historic journey Scholarship. change; however, we certainty Now, the ocean absorbs with the signing of the climate can keep it from getting worse about a quarter of the CO2 we change agreement, according to or speeding it along, things like release into the atmosphere, but The Washington Post. Murray State Uni- reducing CO emission and re- that’s great, right? The ocean is Junior Cameron Cooper versity President 2 Dr. Bob Davies ducing the amount of non-de- literally removing the green- knows climate change is a real awards senior gradable waste we throw away. house gas from the air; could and ever-current issue but is a James Harrison, Just this past winter we saw there even be a downside? little skeptical when it comes right, the presti- record-high temperatures that Yes, there is. According to, to countries coming together to gious Presidential soared well into the 40s and PMEL Carbon Program, a promote change. Scholarship, which 50s, and Alaska logged its sec- more acidic environment can “We would have to agree on covers the cost of tuition, on-cam- ond warmest winter on record, have a dramatic effect on the one thing and what to do, and pus housing, and a almost 11 degrees above aver- more calcifying species such as we can’t do that because we’re meal plan for four age. clams and sea urchins. When people,” he said. consecutive years. According to NASA, “Most these little guys are at risk, so is He does have a point. As a climate scientists agree the everything else. species, humans are relatively main cause of the current global Since all this climate change slow when it comes to figuring Tubman to replace Jackson on bill warming trend is human expan- is partly because of humans out the truth about the earth. Chasity Ross age of 91. She escaped slavery and sion of the ‘greenhouse effect.’” burning our planet from the Agriculture teacher Jacob Photographer led hundreds of escaped slaves to The earth has a natural inside out, like a fiery parasite, Falwell said, “We must be good freedom as a “conductor” of the greenhouse, but because of the there’s little to do to stop it. citizens. A good citizen will be On April 20 history was made Underground Railroad. Tubman excess of burning fossil fuels However, in an effort to keep a steward of the land, and every when female African-American also was a supporter of women’s over the last century, human ac- future generations from breath- other possession we are given.” abolitionist Harriet Tubman was rights to vote. tivities are changing the natu- ing in smog and sifting through announced to be on the front of For feminists this is a victory, the 20-dollar bill. Tubman will be especially for the Women on 20s replacing Andrew Jackson, and he Campaign. According to wome- Technology benefits school classrooms will be moved to the back of the non20s.org, the group is a nonprofit Karlie Proctor to be expressively beneficial to a post-secondary education or the bill. organization which aims to compel Circulation student’s learning. work world.” According to washingtonpost. historic change to convince Presi- “Technology can help learn- Apple’s iPad has specifically com, Hillary Clinton said “A wom- dent Barack Obama to put women an, a leader and a freedom fighter. face on paper currency. The years of opening up a ers unlock the power of some been the hardware that has I can’t think of a better choice for The redesigned 20-dollar will dusty textbook may be quickly of the most potent learning swept through classes, espe- the 20 dollar bill than Harriet Tub- come out in 2020, which is the fading as technology is enter- principles discovered to date. cially in University of Califor- man.” 100-year anniversary of women ing the classrooms. With this For example, we know that nia Irvine’s iMedEd program, Washington Post also said that winning the right to vote. new age, students are beginning technology can help learners where each student of the class Harriet Tubman’s life is said to be According to newsweek.com, to have access to thousands of think about an idea in more of 2014 received an iPad when “the essential story of American Tubman will not be the only wom- more articles of information than one way and in more than they first arrived. democracy.” an appearing on United States cur- than any other generation, and one context, reflect on what is According to mobihealth- The fight and the drive from rency. There are also plans to estab- that impact is showing a change learned, and adjust understand- news.com, “UC Irvine reported her is what captured America’s lish other women on money. in education. ing accordingly. Technology this week that the first class to heart. Tubman died in 1913 at the Previously, the resources a also can help capture learners’ receive the iPads scored an av- student could gather would be attention by tapping into their erage of 23 percent higher on inside the four walls of a class- interests and passions. It can national exams than previous room, which varied anything help us align how we learn with classes, even though their in- from books to … more books. what we learn.” coming GPA and MCAT scores However, in today’s society, Business teacher Vicki Sim- were comparable.” technology has given students mons said, “The advancements Junior Tamara Abo Al Haija an even farther reach into in technology have helped all said, “I feel that with technolo- knowledge and experience. Be- classroom teachers in ways nev- gy, students learn more because sides this significant advantage, er thought possible. It is imper- it’s useful for studying, and we according to tech.ed.gov, online ative that schools stay up to date also have more access in the courses, online mentoring, and on the latest technology so that classroom to information rather virtual science labs are all found students are better prepared for than just books.” The Laker Review 16 Sports May 20, 2016 Lakers prepare for state track meet Laker Tennis ends season Blake Schanbacher tion, but they were ready for the Also at the Area 1 track meet, Jaewon Kang pair played one match against an- Sports Editor challenge, which showed through the girls managed to take control News Editor other player or pair from another their performance. of the 4 x 1 school record, beating school, and the winning side The Calloway County Track Senior Lauren Eastwood said, it by .05 seconds The CCHS Tennis Team has earned one point for their school. Team has had a great year so far “The team has been competing Juniors Lauren Wagner, Lind- had its best season in almost five The school with the most points under new Head Coach Mike hard lately, which is good because sey Wagner, Reagan Pittenger, years. won that matchup and advanced Wicker. regionals are just around the cor- and Haley Glynn beat the school The installation of Joshua to the next round. The team had two meets in record set in 1997. Price as the team’s new coach has Things looked good for the April where they placed well. Lauren Wagner said allowed the team to surpass many Lakers in the Team Regional Calloway placed third out of 12 that they were success- team goals and hopes for the sea- Tournament, as they ousted teams at the Paducah Tilghman ful because they work son. Price spoke about how he felt Graves County 3-1 with wins Invitational. very well together. They the team has done overall. from Eastwood, eighth-grader The team then competed in worked on handoffs, “I think our team has fought Tucker Swain, and the doubles the Marshall Twilight Meet and blocks and communica- hard every match and improved pair composed of juniors Isaiah placed sixth out of 18 teams. tion at practice. greatly throughout the season,” Butler and Cole Emerson. Se- Wicker is proud of the team It is also to the team’s Price said. “We have definitely niors Jason Marquardt and Jae- this year and hopes the success advantage that they’re set the bar high for the seasons to won Kang were leading their keeps coming not only this season friends, not only during come.” opponents before the match was but for years to come. track, but also outside of After a total of 11 matches called off by default win. Wicker said, “Everybody has track. played, both the girls’ and boys’ As for the girls, they were un- worked hard this year to get bet- The girls also beat a teams’ records have already im- fortunately swept by former state ter, and it has showed. I think the 4 x 1 record set in 2000 proved drastically from last year. champions McCracken County biggest difference from last year at a recent meet at Mar- The Lakers swept district rivals 3-0. is that they believe in themselves shall County earlier in Marshall County in their two In the Individual Regional more this year, and they want it the season. meetings and won crucial match- Tournament, the Lakers struggled, Mickenna Butterworth es against Graves County and St. as only two singles players, East- more.” Freshman Madison Phillips competes in the 100m The Regional Cham- Wicker also added, “We have hurdles in a recent meet at Marshall County. The Laker pionship will be tonight Mary. wood and junior Claire Crosier, more competitors this year. Hav- Track Team has been competing well all season. at McCracken County. After the regular season, the and one doubles pair, Butler and ing a bigger number definitely The meet will begin at 5 Emerson, advanced to helps with scoring points in each p.m. The top two in each the quarterfinals, where event at a track meet.” ner. We have to be at our best if event will advance to state, so it’s they were defeated. In the Area 1 Championship we want to compete at state. One important that the team com- Marquardt, who also held at Murray State University, bad day could keep us from mak- petes well. represented the Lakers the team placed 3rd overall be- ing it to state, so we have to be The state track meet will be in doubles play, talked hind Murray and Hopkinsville. there physically and mentally, es- held in Lexington on May 27. about the results from The Lakers faced great competi- pecially.” the tournament and the end of his senior season. “We played well throughout the match but just couldn’t finish it David Taylor in the super tiebreaker,” Sweet Marquardt said. “It’s kind of depressing that Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram our senior season is over, but we wanted to go out with a bang, and that’s 1400 North 12th Street Temptations what we did.” Murray, KY 42071 Sophomore Logan Eastwood, who repre- sented the Lakers in sin- No Process Fees Matthew Canning gles play, talked about Senior Jason Marquardt throws the ball up for a serve his goals and expecta- (270) 753-6448 in a recent match at Calloway. The team ended the year tions for next season. with good performances in regionals. (800) 859-3994 “I played well this season, and our team Laker Tennis Team began to pre- is improving, so I’m hoping the davidtaylorchrysler.com pare for the challenges of the re- streak will continue,” Eastwood gional tournament. said. “Hopefully, I can advance This year, there were two types farther in the regional tournament of tournament systems: team re- next year and advance to state.” 1246 Hwy. 121 North gionals and individual regionals. Despite losing the top-seeded Individual regionals was a typi- girls’ player in senior Lily Swain Murray, KY 42071 cal bracket style, where only one and two of the top-three seeded player or doubles pair emerged boys’ players in Jaewon Kang and Johnna Smith: Owner victorious. Team regionals was Jason Marquardt, the Laker Ten- similar. However, instead of indi- nis Team remains optimistic for (270) 761-1111 viduals in a bracket, each school next season, with several team is considered one player in the members returning to finish what We love to see you happy! bracket. Every player or doubles has been started. The Laker Review May 20, 2016 Sports 17 Lady Lakers look to step it up for districts Vasterling signs

Mickenna Butterworth agreed with Webb. at Tilghman where she struck out Photographer “Starting with a new, young 12 and walked 0. team has been a little rocky, but “Before this year, the most I ever Head Coach Troy Webb and we are progressing. We have a lot struck out in one season was 120, the Lady Lakers had a bumpy of talent and potential, so we can but getting 226 makes me feel like start to the season but have been get the job done,” Kayli Kelso said. I’m improving, and it’s just a great stepping up their feeling. I also hope to game to be successful add more strikeouts in the post-season to that number when tournaments. it comes tournament “The girls are play- time,” Laken Kelso ing hard and doing all said. we can ask of them, Laken Kelso and but we just seem to Kayli Kelso have a come up short in a bond that not many lot of our losses. We pitchers and catchers have lost five games have. by two runs or less, “Not only is Kayli so just a timely hit my cousin, but she’s or one less error, and caught me since I was we would have added 11, so it’s a bond that more wins to the sea- can’t be broken, and Taylor Crouch son,” Webb said. Mickenna Butterworth that really helps be- Senior Ethan Vasterling (middle) is pictured with his parents for his signing to Midland With a record of Junior Laken Kelso throwing a pitch at a recent game held at Calloway. cause we communicate in Fremont Nebraska. Vasterling will be playing soccer for the Midland Warriors next 12-18-1, Webb has Kelso has thrived in her pitching position this season with an impressive well,” Laken Kelso season. put the season’s wins 226 strikeouts. said. and losses behind him The Lady Lakers and is now focusing on coming out “To be successful in districts, we recently had a tough competition on top in the district and regional need to be consistent with our hit- against Murray High, but came Fishing update tournaments. Webb said he feels ting as a team.” away victorious with a 2-1 win. that the team can be a threat in the Pitcher Laken Kelso has been Tuesday the Lady Lakers district tournament, so he expects a key player for the Lady Lak- played Livingston County at them to continue to work hard in ers. Laken Kelso has thrown 226 home for their last game before practice on hitting and defense. strike outs and only 11 walks this districts, which begins at Murray Junior Kayli Kelso, catcher, season. She broke 100 strikeouts on Monday. Offseason work grants game-time rewards Blake Schanbacher With new personnel running Junior Colby Culver said, “I Sports Editor the offense, the Lakers will have am excited for the season to start to run a different and new type of next year because it is going to From the NFL all the way offense this year, but that’s a part be different and something new. down to high school, the off- We will have season is when players improve a whole new individual skills and, ultimately, playbook to become better as a team. learn, but that This will be Head football is necessary Coach Mickey Garrison’s sec- when you lose ond year, and he hopes to build a group of se- on what the Lakers had last year. niors that have Jo Beth Robertson The guys have been working on been a big part Seniors Colton Jennings (left) and Brandon Falwell (right) hold up their catches in a every aspect of the game from of the team for recent tournament. Freshman Myles McManus recently broke a record for the biggest offense to defense. Garrison is years.” bass (6lbs. 15oz.) hauled in during the KHSAA State Bass Fishing Championship. The also pleased with the number of The team team will be taking some time off before heading to Florence, Alabama, to fish in the players who are able to show up will have a Student Angler Federation’s World Finals during the last week in June. and put in hard work. camp this sum- Garrison said, “All of the mer. The loca- seniors are going to be missed tion is not yet greatly, and they all played a determined. significant role in every game The team is Traveling Pants this year. There is no way they dedicated and Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Total Consignment can be replaced, but we can do Matthew Canning will show that different things with the guys The Laker Football Team hopes to improve on its success they had last with their hard Saturday 9-4 1196 St. Rt. 121 N who are stepping up to accom- season. The only way to do it is through hard work, which the Lakers work through Closed Sunday modate for the loss of those will be doing all summer to prepare for the fall. the summer. Murray, KY 42071 seniors. The younger guys are Every day is *Find us on Facebook (270) 753-5007 working hard and competing of football. They have to be able one step closer to being prepared with each other to try to fill in the to make the changes and execute for the upcoming fall football Saving Your Family Money Every Day open position.” them correctly. season. The Laker Review 18 Sports May 20, 2016 Calloway participates in first Unified Track Team Lakers look for late surge Rebecca Tucker Morrison placed 2nd and 3rd in the and get involved. The kids are all so Entertainment Editor 400-meter dash with Byerly, Con- energetic and fun to be around, and Blake Schanbacher ray on May 23, so we aren’t going nell, Foster and Garrison taking I like to help make them feel like Sports Editor to worry about our record. We are Recently, CCHS participated in the last 4-spots in the competi- they’re a part of something.” st rd going to give everything we have in the first Unified Track and Field tion; the team earned 1 and 3 in Garrison said, “I like being a As the end of the school year to play our best on that day.” meet at Murray High School. the 4x100 meter relay; and lastly, unified partner. My aunt is men- gets closer by the day, so does the No matter how the regular Teacher Sara Hayden said, “A Shepeard, Howes, Foster, Harpole, tally disabled and seeing her live a district tournament for CCHS season goes, the season hinges on Unified Track and Field meet is just Garrison, Byerly, Morrison and negative life bothers me; I felt like Baseball. The Lakers got off to a districts. The team has to take it like a regular track and field meet; I needed to help give decent start to the year but have one game at a time, leave it all out they are actually intertwined. We these kids an oppor- suffered through the middle part on the field and execute what they compete in the 4x100 relay, shot- tunity she didn’t have of the schedule. have practiced all year. put, 100-meter dash, and 400-me- in high school. They’re Asst. Coach Ed Chapman Senior Ryan Fraher said, “It ter dash. The only difference is that honestly great kids, and said, “We’ve struggled a lot lately, has been a tough year record- Unified heats are either before or it feels good to give but we’re working hard to stay wise. We started off with a lot of after regular heats. back and see the excite- positive and keep pushing for- young inexperienced guys, but as This meet was the first time ment on their faces. I ward. Our focus is on the process the season has progressed, they our Unified team has competed never realized how of learning how to play winning have stepped up and helped the in a track meet and the first time something so small baseball, not on the outcome of team. We have just as good of a that Murray High Schools Uni- can mean so much to every game.” shot as anybody to win districts fied Track Team had a competing someone else.” Despite the recent struggles and advance to regionals.” school. There were other schools The students also for the Lakers, they have one The Lakers end their regular there that showed interest in de- held a second meet last goal in mind, which is the district season with two more games. The veloping a Unified Track and Field month. At the meet, tournament. The whole season is first is against St. Mary at home Team, so hopefully next year, there Calloway placed 2nd and rd based on one tournament that tonight at 5 p.m., and they go to will be more schools that take ad- 3 in the Mixed 4x100 leads to regionals and eventually McCracken tomorrow to face the vantage of this amazing opportu- Meter Relay; Byerly, to state. Mustangs at 7 p.m. nity.” Shepeard, Woods and Chapman said, “We have seen The team will play its first Many students from CCHS Harpole took home nd rd th th some positives at times, and we district game against Murray on participated in this special event. 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 place hope to build on those to play our May 23 at 7 p.m. The tournament Juniors Jacob Dunn, Andy Byerly, in the mixed 100- best baseball when we reach the will be held at Murray State Uni- TJ Woods, freshmen Hunter Mor- meter dash; the team st nd rd district tournament. It’s a one- versity’s Reagan Field. rison, and Logan Howes competed Sara Hayden took home 1 , 2 , 3 , game season when we face Mur- as athletes; junior Kendra Connell, Junior Andy Byerly runs in the 4x100 during a recent meet. 6th, 7th and 8th spots in sophomores Amber Shepeard and This is the first year that Calloway has competed in a Uni- the Mixed 400-Meter Kathryn Foster, and freshmen Tay- fied Track & Field meet. Dash; Harpole, Garri- MLB provides early excitement lor Garrison and Amanda Harpole son, Woods, Morrison, participated as unified partners. Dunn all placed in the mixed shot- Dunn and Butler all placed in the Jaewon Kang League East standings as they sit Many of our students took home put. mixed shot put, with Butler taking nd News Editor on top of their division rival New wins for CCHS. Harpole said, “I’ve been on the 2 place. York Mets with a one-game lead at Byerly and Howes took home Unified Cheer Team, and I really The students competed yester- nd rd It’s only been just over a month press time. 2 and 3 place in the 100-meter enjoyed that. When I found out day at their regional competition in the baseball season, and sev- Lastly, we move to the moun- dash with Shepeard and Connell unified track was going to be at at Paducah Tilghman, and the state th th eral teams and players are making tainous state of Colorado, where we taking home 4 and 6 ; Dunn and Calloway, I was very excited to help competition will be held May 27. headlines already. have witnessed the immense power We begin our baseball recap of rookie Trevor Story. journey in the Windy City, where Story was drafted in 2011 by the Chicago Cubs are determined the Colorado Rockies but spent his to finally win a World Series and entire baseball career in the minor finally end the dreadful 107-year leagues. However, this all changed drought. when he stepped up to the plate Four starts in, and Chicago on April 4 and belted a three-run Cubs’ pitcher Jake Arrieta has al- homer against former American ready thrown a no-no. On April League Cy Young Award winner 21, the poor Cincinnati Reds went Zach Greinke. nine straight innings without a sin- But he wasn’t done there—in gle hit. Arrieta threw for all nine, fact, he was far from done. striking out six batters in the pro- Over the course of the next four cess and completing the no-hitter. games, Story managed to blast In our nation’s capital, Bryce four more homeruns, an overall six Harper has continued his heav- homeruns in four games. He is the ily criticized but still loved “Make first rookie to ever accomplish such Baseball Fun Again” campaign. In a feat. The future for this rookie is the short time that the baseball sea- very, very bright. son has been active, Harper has hit There are still four more months an astounding 11 homeruns and left in the MLB season, yet incred- has batted in 29 runs at press time. ible headlines have still been made. The former National League The future is bright for baseball, Most Valuable Player has certainly not only for this season, but for given the Washington Nationals a many to come. significant boost in the National The Radish May 20, 2016 Not Exactly True News 19 Board of education; so are we New Realitea hard to swallow Matthew Canning is not one of those who take the iced ious behaviors, usually drinks one sin- Photographer path and is considered a tea cognoscen- gular type of tea regularly. Previously, Krystan Proctor medically diagnosed with this dreadful te. Lordling Senior Marcellus Reginald he has tried different blends of oolong Feature Editor infliction as early-onset senioritis. Many Tea has always been one of the most Darby VI has travelled all over the tea, green tea, black tea, Mr. T’s Tea, claim it’s AP U.S. History that flushes commonly consumed beverages across world tasting various teas from across and even pu-erh tea. So far, Darby has Several students have created a peti- their motivation down the drain. the globe. Consumption of the drink the globe, such as Sri Lanka, China, spent enough money on tea and tea-re- tion to rebel against the school system, “I could literally feel my motivation has been found dating back to nearly Detroit, India and Turkey. lated expenses to make an orchard of making it legal to skip school because dropping about halfway through the 2,000 years ago. Today, the British con- “With my superior tasting abilities literal money trees, made from other of senioritis. Since it has been recently semester in my APUSH class,” senior sume nearly 60.2 billion cups of tea and punctual punctuality, I critique smaller money trees held together with recognized as a legitimate medical con- Silvius Mag Shamhradháin said. “I be- each year. Tea consumption in America many of the world’s finest and most the strands of a unicorn’s mane. dition, the school board is actually con- gan to accept failure in all its glory and is not as radical as the ol’ lobsterbacks expensive herbal beverages,” Darby an- A teaologist from the University sidering it. passed the class with flying colors.” have it across the pond, and it is used swered when asked what time it was. of Extravagance, Chewbacci Ozzie This major disease has corrupted Another student confessed her dire mainly in the form of iced tea. However, Darby, in his down-time stated, “Tea was a very important fac- many schools across the United States need to drop out and move into the One student at Calloway, however, between tastings and overall supercil- tor in the creation of trade routes from and is inhibiting upperclassmen from middle of nowhere to live in a cabin in the East. Tea used to make the world finishing school with any motivation the woods. spin, literally. There was enough tea in whatsoever. Though it’s not fatal, the “Sometimes I spontaneously text my the world to alter the world’s rotation consequences seem to be almost equiv- boyfriend to tell him my motivation for significantly.” alent. Seniors suddenly have a mighty school has left me, and that I’m drop- However, with graduation looming need to drop out of school; they go off ping out of life – as an outcast – to fol- near, Darby has started drinking a new the deep end into a constant state of low through with my plan to live in the tea. This tea, which has the color and apathy, and life as they know it seems middle of nowhere,” Eveline Nicolescu taste of Donald Trump’s hair on a very absolutely terrifying. said. “He’s desperately trying to get me blustery day, did not sit well with Dar- Senioritis has taken captive almost to stay in school, but once he even sent by. Although a long-time tea drinker, every single senior in the United States. me a link to an article that gave tips on he found that this new tea, “Reality,” The statistics are astronomical and how to live without wifi.” was hard to swallow. climbing. Even some juniors have been Wall to be built along Canadian border Guantanamo Bay ideal vacation spot

Grant Cottingham dian government is currently review- the past. When left alone, they tend to Grant Cottingham Oven vomited a gallon of salty Play- Staff Writer ing plans to construct an enormous incite fireworks-fueled barbecues and Staff Writer Doh into a store-brand protein shake. wall spanning the entire U.S.-Canada wear cowboy hats, which makes people And don’t get me started on the staff. While the United States’ presiden- land border in order to keep dangerous nervous. That’s not something we want After years of controversy in the Imagine taking the entire TSA with tial election process careens onward, Americans out of the country. to see here.” political realm and an image-marring you on your vacation. TSA. Every- splashing pungent showers of angst “We honestly have no idea what Brudeau also noted concern over FBI investigation, the United States’ where. All the time. That’s not even and panic upon all bystanders, the tiny they’d be bringing in. There could be the American habits of invading des- Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp is the worst part: The only thing I could remainder of the globe which is not narcotics dealers, sex offenders, ter- erts, privatizing health care, and put- finally ready to shake the dust to be- see outside my cell hotel room window America has decided that something rorists, and even those guys with the ting lead in everything. come the popular tourist destination was a beached banner with the word must be done. Canadian Prime Min- armed insurrectionist flags tattooed on “We don’t need that sort of thing in it was meant to be. Public and mili- ‘boarding’ on it, preceded by a long ister and handsome teddy bear Dustin their shoulders,” Brudeau said, suavely Canada. We have important problems tary officials have spent the last several blotch of black paint, like they couldn’t Brudeau announced at a press confer- sticking his hands in his pockets and of our own to deal with, like the fact months overseeing the camp’s renova- decide between ‘surf ’ or ‘wake’ and just ence Thursday that his administration dazzling cameramen with a brilliant, that we don’t make better cars than Ja- tion as restaurants, hotels, amusement gave up there. It kept me awake for is prepared to take drastic measures in disarming grin. “Some of them could pan, and China wins all the time and rides, and Starbucks were constructed hours at night, wondering if I’d ever shielding Canada from a forecasted be decent folks; that’s entirely possible, it’s not fair. Real human rights issues, in the area previously known as Camp feel safe again. This resort is a human slew of politically disenfranchised refu- but it’s not a risk I’m willing to take.” I’m told.” X-Ray. rights violation. One out of five stars.” gees from the United States. The dreamy-eyed Prime Minister Brudeau ended the press conference “Branding is important,” says Chief “It’s obvious that, on a grand scale, went on to suggest that currently-exist- by hang-gliding from his podium, the of Renovation Bill Domermeu. “That’s things aren’t going well down there,” ing American neighborhoods in Cana- wind whistling past his sculpted jaw- why we’ve done away with the ‘deten- THE Drudeau said. “Assuming this keeps up, da should be patrolled for the safety of bone, to a small fighting ring where he tion camp’ moniker and are now call- we can expect hundreds of thousands the populace. defeated 12 rival politicians in a good- ing the area ‘Guantanamo Bay: Your of migrants around mid-November, “We need to make sure these natured boxing match before driving Enhanced Vacation Destination,’ or GARDEN and we have to be prepared for that.” Americans are monitored and don’t off into the sunset with his wife in a GTVO for short.” Brudeau revealed that the Cana- become radicalized like we’ve seen in state-of-the-art electric car. 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