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Pante998 Coler Drive Lilburn, aGeorgia 30047 NOVEMBER 2017 NEWS AROUND PHS Volume XLII, Edition I Chan Brown Dr. Reid honored as Georgia’s Counselor of the Year inducted into possesses incredible leader- education for 27 years and Dugout Club ship, collaboration, and high has been a high school moral conduct; he or she counselor for the last 21. She Hall of Fame needs to be a professional began working at Central who dedicates his or her High School before join- career as an advocate and ing Parkview’s Counseling perhaps even a lifesaver for Department in 2002. In 2015, students. she became the Counseling Dr. Reid excelled in the Department Chair. rigorous judging criteria and Dr. Reid works tire- lengthy application process, lessly to provide her students separating herself as the pre- with social, emotional, and mier counselor in Georgia. academic support. “When Principal David Smith presents Dr. Reid with congratulatory fl ow- She commented, “I am people ask me what I do as Brown expresses his gratitude. ers for her prestigious honor. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Days-Dee) humbled and feel very a high school counselor, I By Sarah Khorasi By Karen Ye, is one example of such excel- blessed [for being awarded jokingly respond that I save Sports Editor Editor-in-Chief lence. this honor]. I thank God for lives. However, I seriously On October 9th, Parkview giving me the opportunity to believe this to be true,” she Chan Brown, Parkview’s Some of the most im- Counseling Department work with an amazing group noted. “Every day is differ- head baseball coach of 16 portant people in life work Chair Dr. Reid was honored of counselors at Parkview ent. I enjoy helping students years, recently received behind the scenes. Counselors with GSCA (Georgia School High School and within to overcome obstacles, realize news that he was going to be are some of the most invalu- Counselor Association) Gwinnett County. I am also their potential, and see the inducted as a member of 2018 able, providing students with School Counselor of the Year. blessed to have the support of value that they have as an in- Georgia Dugout club Hall of the assistance they need to This highly prestigious the administrative team here dividual. Some days are more Fame. His dad fi rst put a base- succeed at school and in life. honor recognizes a selected at Parkview.” diffi cult than others, but each ball glove and bat in his hand, Parkview’s Dr. Samela Reid high school counselor who Dr. Reid has been in day is rewarding.” and the rest is history. “Coach Hugh Buchanan was my mentor at Parkview. He was Teacher of the Year is over the “Moon” about teaching here for 28 years. He and Roy dents take the initiative. “I Massey, who is in his 52nd want my classroom to be year as a coach, helped groom student-led where they have me into who I am,” Brown re- input, which is why I imple- marked smiling as if reminisc- ment hands-on activities and ing on a fond memory. group work. The less I talk, Brown is content and very the more time students have excited for the award as he to refl ect on concepts,” Moon said, “I was very surprised explained further. when I got the call since I Moon has a unique take have nine more years until I on teaching. The head JV can retire, but after a discus- softball coach draws a paral- sion, I became very humbled lel between coaching and by being named to the Hall of teaching and offers his wis- Moon celebrates his new found title of Teacher of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Newberry) Fame. I feel very lucky to be dom. “Coaching is much like named to the Hall of fame.” By Catie Gelting, “I was excited to be nominated mitment to Parkview. teaching. It’s about motivating Brown feels blessed to be the Features Editor because it’s such an honor to Moon has a lively person- the youth and improving their head coach of baseball here at be voted on by your peers,” ality that students can easily areas of weakness. And so, I Parkview. He also wanted to Every year, the teachers Moon explained. relate to. His enthusiasm is il- apply many aspects of coach- express how thankful he was at Parkview elect a Teacher The title is not unfamiliar lustrated by the various posters ing in teaching as well,” said to have such great players, of the Year. To be elected, the to him. In 2012, he received on the walls of his classroom, Moon. He shared a few of the great coaches, and great fami- teacher must fi rst be nomi- the Teacher of the Month which feature jokes and spark many things he loves about lies in the baseball program. nated by his peer teachers and award, and in 2014, he re- thoughts. The Teacher of the his job and spoke highly of Brown also wanted to express fi ll out an application which ceived his fi rst teacher of the Year emphasizes the need of the Parkview community as a his gratitude to his family, Te- will be anonymously reviewed year award from Parkview. an encouraging learning envi- whole: teachers, students and aneal Brown and his two sons by students, teachers, parents, Moon is an University of ronment. “The setting needs to athletes. “For 10 years, I’ve Cade and Beckett, for allow- and community members. This Georgia alumni who has been be a comfortable place where been blessed to have phenom- ing him to pursue his passion. process narrows the pool down teaching at Parkview for 14 [students] want to show up enal student-athletes come This gratitude also extends to three contestants, who are years and coaching softball everyday, and if they’re having through the softball program. to his coaching staff which then revoted by their peers. for ten. “I would not want to fun, they are also learning at It’s an honor to help students consists of Coach Reynolds, This year’s winner is Matthew go anywhere to teach. I really the same time,” Moon said. through their high school Coach Kline, Coach Bishop, Moon. A dedicated JV softball love it here, and I’m a Panther Teaching a subject which is journey, and to have interac- Coach Lowery, Coach Coo- coach and math teacher, Moon through and through,” ex- known to unnerve students, tions inside and outside the per, and Coach Appling. was elated to receive the title. plained Moon about his com- Moon suggests having stu- classroom.” (Continued on p. 2)

NEWS (2-3) FEATURES (4-9) OPINIONS (10-15) ARTS (16-20) SPORTS (21-23) NOVEMBER 2017 PANTHER PULSE PANTERA PAGE 2 Chan Brown Hall of Fame, Falcons hit the Orange Jungle (continued from page 1) By Sarah Khorasi He believes as a coach, Sports Editor the main goal is to get Brown has also been other people to respect the told by his fellow coaches program he runs. “I really that he stands out among feel like we have done a the coaches. People tell good job when there are him he is different because fi ve to ten alumni players of the standards that his sitting in our dugout every baseball staff, including year during the playoffs. him, have higher expec- I believe that shows that tations for the team as a my staff and I are hav- whole. “I expect every- ing an infl uence on all one to be great and to do of the players while they everything the right way. are here. They come back We expect everyone to because this is their second Parkview’s varsity cheerleaders wore pink attire and posed next to the National show up and do their part,” home. Parkview Baseball Falcon’s‘Rise Up’ signs at game on October 20. (Photo courtesy of Grace Maddox) he states. Brown believes is a very hard place to play everyone is to bring the because of the expectation By Candler Clark could do on their website. UP" behind the fi eld goal. Opinions Editor best work ethic they can in and the pressure of caring We applied for several of Two of the Falcon’s cheer- order to achieve success. on the high tradition of the On Friday, October 20, the different things that they leaders helped the elemen- He appreciates the idea of program. That, in itself, Panther and Bronco fans offered. We just applied tary and middle school teamwork and believes if teaches players how to be alike packed the bleachers over the summer, and then cheerleaders cheer on the everyone does their part successful in life. That is for the annual Parkview vs. they came back a couple Panthers. properly, the team, as a really what my baseball Brookwood football game, weeks before the game and "Obviously, people come whole, does well. staff and I want. We want which took place in the said, ‘Hey, we chose you to watch the football game, The selection process a young man to leave here Orange Jungle. This year, guys for our pink-out night, and to see the band and the is simply a nomination with the core values of do- fans were in for a special we want to do your Brook- cheerleaders,” shared Gast, by other people. Once a ing great things in life,” he surprise: The Atlanta Fal- wood game.’” “but I think all the stuff person has been nominat- remarks. Brown truly be- cons Cheerleaders would The Falcons brought that went on that night just ed, their stats are viewed. lieves his staff has helped be making a special appear- some exciting visuals for added to the overall experi- Following that, the person him achieve that over the ance. the fans. They had a sky- ence. I got a lot of feedback is inducted if they meet the past 16 years. Parkview Parkview’s new athletic diver deliver the ball onto afterwards that people just requirements. extends its heartiest con- director, Nick Gast said, the fi eld at the start of the enjoyed it; just how cool Brown believes that gratulations to Brown and "Basically, the Falcons of- game. They also placed it was to see the fi reworks this is one of his biggest is excited to see what he fered all kinds of things we large letters spelling "RISE and the guy parachute in." achievements as a coach. does next.

Congratulations to the Softball team for making it to the Email an- Poetry club meets BEATS Th e LAST day to Elite 8 in Columbus, nouncements to turn in childrens every Friday 2:25- GA for the second 3:30 in room consecutive season! By Catie Gelting, Features Editor parkviewpantera@ books for the MSA 12. 241 in upstairs gmail.com Children’s Book A. Bring your own Drive is November 16th. Please bring the poem! Need help with math? books to G 1.214 Mu Alpha Th eta has The Mr. & Miss Parkview Scholarship Pageant Sign Language Club meets tutoring! will be held on Saturday, November 11th at 4:00 When: every Tuesday-day-y pm in the Parkview theater. Come out and the second Friday of every support your fellow students who are participat- month at 2:20 in the chorus Th ursday 6:50-7:177 ing in the pageant: Please support and vote for room. November will focus on OR 2:15- 2:45 in MMrs.rs. Congratulations to those your favorite contestant(s) for the People’s Choice conversational signs. Barr’s room H4.23636 who placed in Award by donating money to their sponsorship jug and and everyday durdur-- tion’s Within Reach.Refl ec- during all lunches the week prior to the pageant. ing all guided studiesdies 1st and 2nd place fi All One can also support them by making a donation in LAB D-4.24 in tthehe ers will move on to thenish- through My Payments Plus. All money raised is cafeteria Gwinnett Area 1 contest used by PTSA to support school programs. and their art will be ex- hibited Sunday, Novem- The Parkview Peer Leadership Program is recruit- ber 12 from 3 pm - 5 pm. ing for the 18-19 school year. Students can visit pm - 5 pm. the counseling website under the peer leadership 1ST PLACE WINNERS link to fi nd out more. The application is currently Who: YOU! Dance Choreography , FBLA is excited about raising money available online. Students who are current 10th When: June 2019 Jaalah Evans for the SoLoMo Elev8 fundraiser,November and 11th graders should apply. Students planning to Where: China: Beijing, Xi’an, Literature that raises money to educate students participate in the dual enrollment program need not la.com/phs and Shanghai lling up Nuzhat Ahmed (9), Melissa Wright college. Fundraising ends apply. If students have questions, they can contact What: Spots are fi www.solomofb (10), Candler Clark (11) Lisa Pius (12) 10! Mr. Layton Walker in the counseling offi ce. quickly! ours. Photography . How: Visit www.eft Erin Wilson (9), Mneoma Emeka (10), com/2052422kz or see Ms.s . Java Jungle Lunch Jessica Barr (12) Sign up for Baug, Ms. Campbell or Ms. Visual Arts sells Tea and Lem- FBLA Regional To Do: Crawford for details! onade Abigail Ruiz(9), Daisy Nguyen (10), and State Com- SAT- November 4th , Jenni Le (11), Abigail Cobb (12) petitions! December 2nd ACT- December 9th NOVEMBER 2017 GLOBAL NEWS PANTERA PAGE 3 Global Warming to blame for upswing in storms The Global By Jordan Frederick took action by donat- severity. This hurricane Assistant Editor ing money and supplies season has became even Corner to the damaged country, more compelling to me- By Catie Gelting After the devastation while the U.S immediately teorologists because of the of Hurricane Irma, the took action in sending amount of hurricanes, and A guide to the November elections world was in shock and over 10,000 FEMA staff each of their severity. The Beginning at the end of second semester last year and quickly tried to rebuild to assist and rescue citi- season has also affected continuing on through the fi rst few months of the school their infrastructure. Puerto zens of the Virgin Islands. many other parts of the year, teachers and students have been walking around the Rico, one of these affected President Trump’s admin- world, Hurricane Jose was cafeteria in an attempt to get students who will be 18 by areas, was trying to get istration also spoke about a category three hurricane the time the November elections roll around to register their power back, when the damaged country and that blew through Leeward to vote. I was eager to register to vote as soon as I could, another terror hit: Hurri- what they are trying to Islands in North England. and when my voter ID card came in the mail, it felt like cane Maria. This hurricane do to help. According Jose was not as damag- a rite of passage, but many of my classmates did not feel was on the stronger side of to NPR Politics reports, ing as Maria or Harvey, the same way and lied to the spokespeople about their age the Saffi r-Simpson scale, Mike Sprayberry”I’ve which was a category four in order to avoid the form. I suspect that the main reasons for the lack of participation include a lack of effort and categorized as a category got 10 people down in or fi ve, but still greatly understanding of the closest election. As a teenager, I four for destroying what Puerto Rico,” Sprayberry impacted the islands. completely understand the reasoning behind not wanting Puerto Rico had left and said, adding, “We’re not Meteorologists believe to put effort into fi lling out an optional form, but it hon- completely damaging their the only ones. There’s a that there are many rea- estly took me less than a minute to fi ll out. I felt that the powerlines. Leading up to lot of folks that are help- sons to cause this very rights of the American people, which are being threatened Maria, over 70,000 people ing out. It’s very effi cient intense hurricane season under our current administration, were worth a minute of were instructed to evacu- and I think it’s the best of such as global warming. my time. ate the country. Because America and what we have The atmospheric condi- It’s true, this is not a presidential election, but that of the dangerous circum- to give.” tions and the surface does not mean it is unimportant. In this election, voters will elect members for the city council. For those zoned stances surrounding the This hurricane sea- temperatures were very within Lilburn, candidates include Eddie Price (incum- hurricane, the death toll son has been one of the warm which was a breed- bent), Shabaka C. Fletcher, and Philip Holland for council was estimated to be forty- strongest and deadliest ing ground for hurricanes. post 3, and Tim Dunn (incumbent) for council post 4. An nine people killed and in history. Comparing it With monsoons sweeping incumbent is someone who is running for reelection for thousands more injured. to the last strongest hur- from West Africa, both of a seat they already hold. Issues that the city council votes Hurricane Maria tore ricane season in 2005, these factors have com- on include zoning which is vital to the growth of the through Puerto Rico’s hurricane frequencies bined to make the Carib- community, polling locations which are directly related infrastructures, leaving ranging from seven to bean Sea and part of the to accessibility and availability of our right to vote, and them without power for fi fteen hurricanes,this Atlantic a breeding ground valuable community events. As young adults, our age group is poorly represented months to come. Citizens season almost rivals in for hurricanes. in politics, and yet policies directly affect us and our future opportunities. The very people who sit with me at Wildfires burn through Napa Valley my lunch tables, the ones who shirk their responsibility to vote, are the same people who complain about our lack of representation. By voting and taking an active role in our government, we may be able to bring representation into an area that is overrun with members who are out of touch with the values of our generation. Catalonia protests for freedom been an independent political By Carlos Alonso entity. It was once part of the An enormous wilffi re in the forest of Mount Miguel burns fear in the many lives of Staff Photographer Aragon Kingdom, which was the cilivians on the western shore of California.(Photo courtesy of David S. Roberts) added to the Castilla Kingdom A lot of people are curious in 1492 to create what is known By Madison Davis the heat coming from the Citizens won’t be able to know what is happening in as Spain today. Catalonia can long, hot summer season to go back to their nor- Staff Photographer Spain with Catalonia. Spain is achieve independence if a major- and the drought, which mal lives until these fi res an Occidental democracy where ity part of the Spanish citizens caused causing California are over. The damage to Many natural disasters Catalan citizens vote with fre- approves this change. With the to receive no rainfall at all. the homes and belong- have been happening all quency. In the last national and exception of the president of Residents call the strong ings won’t be restored for around the world in the regional and European elections, Venezuela,Nicolas Maduro, winds, “Diablo winds.” months or even years. past couple of months. they voted six times in the past there is no politician country or This year alone, there have These fi res are sponta- First, the world was shook fi ve years. Also in past elections, institution that supports catalan been around 7,980 wild- neously appearing out of by hurricanes: Harvey and the pro-secession parties decided independence. fi res burning over 1 mil- nowhere, spreading from Irma. Both hurricanes de- to unify for one cause, inde- This lack of support for the lion acres of land. one town to the next, and stroyed cities and countries pendence. They didn’t get most movement is because Spain’s Residents of Santa nothing can stop them. on the southeastern coast of the votes, even losing votes economy has been getting better Rosa, California returned These fi res will keep like the country of Puerto when compared to past elections. every year. Separatists are scared to burnt homes and lost growing for another cou- Rico; the city of Houston, This shows that the majority of losing this “opportunity” memories. Neighborhoods ple of weeks until stopped Texas; and Naples and of the vote for independence is by breaking the Spanish and have been destroyed from now. Approximately 40 Miami in Florida. from the minority. Catalonia is regional laws. They have started the fl ames that climb up people are dead and count- Now over on the west not oppressed by Spain, it is one a campaign protesting and show- whatever they burn. The ing. Soon, these fi res will coast, California has been of the most prosperous province ing the “wrongdoings” of the ashes of homes are toxic, come to an end and let, facing huge destruction of Spain and it’s citizens differ in Spanish government for not per- so people must be care- California’s citizens re- from wildfi res in the Napa a high standard of living and is mitting a regional referendum, ful in going through their cover from the devastation and Santa Rosa area. Ac- one the highest grades of govern- which violates constitutional burnt belongings. Accord- caused by these rampant cording to CNN, eleven ment of any region in Europe. laws. This scandal either works ing to CNN, there is over wildfi res. thousand fi refi ghters, In the last 30 years the Cata- to hide the regional corruption ”three million dollars of battling one of the great- lan government has been using or represents the separatists as damages” and “over 5,700 If you would like est tragedies to ever strike the public funds to promote a victims in the next election. structures destroyed.” California, are starting to help, call the separatist idea in which educa- For future elections, the Span- The California governor to gain the upper hand tion and local media to wanted ish government has announced referred to the wildfi res as American Red (CNN). They started to gain money illegally with a that Catalonia will lose the rights “one of the greatest, if not responding to the fi res on corrupt idea, nor the contractors of having their own government the greatest tragedy Cali- Cross: October 8, 2017 and have had to pay bribes over a three per in the province because of the fornia has ever faced,” as continued ever since. The 1-800-733-2767 cent of any public job. corruption that this one promoted was reported by NBC. culprit of these fi res is The Catalan region has never in the country. NOVEMBER 2017 INVESTIGATIVE PANTERA PAGE 4 exposedCHEATING By Anika Akbar dents place their bets on not be able to get a degree Some even believe that to submit feedback from Editor in Chief of Operations never getting caught, yet that’s going to help you cheating improves tests the teachers about a district when they do, it is likely the reach your goal.” scores and thus the image assessment. infraction on their record To the irritation of many of a school; however, high With an education Still, measures are in will not be the only thing who put forth the time scores entirely based on system based upon com- place to ensure that cheat- that hinders acceptance into and effort to achieve their cheating does not improve a petition, from ranking to ing does not occur. In areas their dream college. A 0%, grades, their peers who school's image, as it shows academic honor titles, more where seats are too close no matter where it is placed cheat can get a higher that the school is individu- and more students begin together, the school places or what its weight is in ac- grade, thus placing them ally incompetent. In citing partaking in forms of aca- dividers between the seats. cordance to the other grades higher in ranking. The re- the scandal around Atlanta demic dishonesty to achieve Additionally, due to the rise in the grade book, decides sponse of the bitter is what Public Schools a few years such recognitions. The and ease of using technol- the difference between an can make the difference. It ago, Steele says, “Cheating necessity of a high grade ogy, Steele says she is look- A and a B. Clearly, stu- is highly encouraged by the is never something that you point average and persona ing into a new device used dents have a lot to lose, but achool administration for would want to be repre- of a well-rounded student by musicians and comedi- for college admissions just ans where a cellular device adds salt to the wound, as may be placed into a pouch one has turned to commit- How have you and locked until the end of ting immoral acts just for an event with a special key. an acceptance letter to their The pouch would still be on dream college. Although the owner’s person, but they this cheating, regardless of cheated? would not have any access the severity of the assign- to it. Though, with prices ment, has become accepted I have cheated on tests/quizzes by going up into hundreds for by the student body for rea- copying another student’s answers. 63% each pouch, it may be a sons such as simply helping while until such a device I have cheated on tests/quizzes by 32% reaches schools. a friend to not wanting any using an unauthorized device. At the moment, Steele involvement. I have cheated by copying someone’s Many may partake in ac- homework. 72% believes there is no over- all issue with cheating at ademic dishonesty without I have cheated by asking someone to even realizing it because do my homework for me. 28% Parkview; however, there is the act can be as simple as I have cheated on tests/quizzes by a potential of this changing 35% copying someone’s home- hiding cheat sheets somewhere. as courses taken in middle work or bringing unau- school that give students thorized cheat sheets to a I have never cheated. 18% high school credit, such as test. With more access to physical science or alge- technology, students fi nd it *Survey conducted by Anika Akbar bra, will no longer aver- easier to cheat their way to it doesn’t stop them from students to tell the teacher sentative of your school, age into a student’s GPA. their desired grade. “There trying and, in most cases, if they see someone cheat- anywhere.” They’ll still get the credit, are so many sources for succeeding. ing. Students such as senior It is understandable that but the potential of a boost students to look things up,” High school is high Chloe Wade do not want to something covered on a in GPA may weaken it with explains assessment admin- school, so the worst that can follow such advice, reason- district assessment is not courses where the student istrator, Dr. Stefanie Steele, comecome ououtt ooff gegettingtting caught ing, “They’re screwing covered in class, however, may have received a B or C, “I think when things are for cheating is potentialpoten themselves over because Steele explains that there is and therefore reduce their tempting that students will suspension,suspension, maybe eeven they’re not actually trying a database that allows her motivation. try to take the easy way a panel depending ono its to learn the material. And out.” recurrence.recurrence. However,Howeve if when it comes to the AP It is widely known that thisthis academic dishodishonestyn exam or whatever, they’re cheating presents disci- isis continued in collcollege,e the going to fail.” plinary consequences institutioninstitution holds the right Contrarily, senior Han- that can be detrimental to rrevokeevoke a sstudent’student’s admit- nah Roebuck sees no issue to a college applica- tancetance anandd eendnd ththee cacareer in reporting a student who tion. However, theythey were working ttowards. immorally attempts to stu- “Sometimes“Sometimes when itit does receive a grade, explaining, hhappen,appen, it’s a googoodd les- “It’s frustrating because sosson,”n,” ssays students work really hard, SStSteele,“It’se and then other people profi t mormore im- from that hard work.” popportantrta that It can be argued by tththee ccheatingh those cheating that the ooccursccurs [in material is unnecessary for hhighigh scschool]h to their future goals or that rreallyeally mmake sure their grade is not an ac- tthathat ththee ststudent curate representation of uunderstandsnderstand what what they know. “They ccanan happen. I mean, don’t know it because they you can end yyour en- haven’t studied,” argues ttireire college carcareer and Steele. NOVEMBER 2017 HUMAN INTEREST FEATURES PANTERA PAGE 5 Katie Rutherford faces cancer like a superhero Notes from Cuba By Carlos Alonso

Changes are part of life even if you don’t notice them. Some- ttimes changes are inevitable and other times things just change. One of the biggest changes of my life was moving to the U.S. I moved here when I was 15 years old, not too long ago. When yyou have to move away from most of your ideas and plans for yyour future, it isn’t something really easy to deal with, even kknowing it will be better for you. Having to leave my friends in mmy country is something that will always be hard, because at this ttime of anyone’s life, it’s really important to have your friends aaround. I moved here from a country totally different: Cuba. When Katie Rutherford fl ashing her signature smile. (Photo courtesy of Karen Rutherford). I got here it was so different, but I thought I would be able to uunderstand it easily. At the beginning, the most diffi cult thing By Marie Stanford and was diagnosed with ly. Every day, her body is wwas language. I understand a little bit because I studied English News Editor & Business Rhabdomyosarcoma. “I just hurting and nausea causes iin Cuba for a long time, but I needed to practice a lot. The sec- Manager remember looking at my constant discomfort. Being oond thing was taxes. I still have problems understanding taxes mom crying when we found tired and sore is normal for bbecause it is something that doesn’t exist in my country. Walking into her second out,” Katie said. “It was an Katie, along with mouth One thing that I hated when I got here was not being able hospital visit, Katie Ruth- earth shattering moment.” sores from radiation that tto to walk on the streets. Here I cannot travel without needing erford had a bad feeling. Rhabdomyosarcoma is cause her to not be able to ssomeone to give me a ride. Back in Cuba I could just walk a few bblocks or kilometers to reach any of my friends houses. After multiple visits to acne a form of cancer caused by eat or talk. Although the malignant cells forming on physical side effects are Some things here are really good though, school is kind doctors and a previous mis- oof easier and people are really nice. The weather is also quite muscle tissue in the body. brutal, some of the mental diagnosis, all she could do ppleasant and the wintertime feels so good. Autumn is one of the was think the worst, she was Katie has to undergo 48 changes from the diagnosis tthings that I like the most, the color of the falling leaves is an right. A bump on her face treatments of chemotherapy, have been positive. “I feel aamazing color to see. In Cuba I never saw that because it feels that she initially ignored which are expected to end like a new person, hon- llike summer the whole year. was cancer and it would in January. Over the sum- estly. Before the diagnosis Here in the U.S I’ve tried some exciting new things, and one change her life forever. mer, she also had to go I was shy, sensitive, and oof these things is paddle boarding, which feels amazing. Touch- In January of 2017, Katie through 28 radiation treat- I cared a lot about what iing the water, balancing on the board, and slowly gliding on the noticed a lump growing on ments. The chemo treat- people thought of me,” wwaves all feel like another world for me, a world where I can rrelax and stop thinking about everything. her chin. She assumed it ments can differ. “Some- Katie said. “When I real- times it’s just one day, and ized I would have to lose The holidays here aren’t so different from Cuba. Families get was caused by her braces. ttogether to have some fun, eat some food and make new memo- When it started growing lasts about fi ve minutes,” my hair, my eyebrows, and rries. I think this is something that is the same in almost every bigger with each passing she said, “But sometimes people might think I might ccountry. day and affecting her smile, it’s 3 hours a day for a not be capable enough, I Something that I’ve seen a lot in the U.S is racism and con- she fi nally told her parents. whole week.” On certain had to totally change my ttempt. People here seem to belong to some kind of group, and Something was wrong. With occasions, Katie has to stay mindset.” Katie started be- aall of them have the same likes and dislikes. In Cuba, everyone it being a growth on her at the hospital overnight came more confi dent and iis treated the same way, and there aren’t any groups. Every face, the most logical cause for a 24 hour round chemo. didn’t care so much what wweekend, you can go to 5th Avenue and see people all listen- iing to music, talking, dancing, skating and having fun together. at the time would people thought of her. It was a YYou can see that people in Cuba look like family or act like they be acne. She and hhave known each other since they were birth. In Cuba there isn’t change she says her parents visited rracism, and no one judges each other based on race, religion, or multiple derma- she needed. sskin color. tologists, but none Through all Those are the changes that I have noticed moving to the U.S. could fi gure out of this, Katie has SSome of them are really good while others are harder to under- what it was. never stopped sstand. I look forward to start a new life here and reach my goals. When her bot- believing. She says HHere I found opportunities that I never had in my country and tom lip started to that the incredible tththeyeyy wwillill hehelplpp mmee to ggrowrow as a pperson.erson. swell, Katie’s fam- support from her ily took her to the family and friends ER. After many has helped her. tests, the doctors When she was fi nally thought fi rst diagnosed, they had a diagno- all of her friends sis. It was cel- and family dedi- lulitis, a common cated a day for her bacterial infection under the “It’s really hard having to called “Gold For Katie,” skin. They prescribed Katie walk into the hospital after where they all wore gold medicine, which she took all of this. Every smell and to raise awareness for her everyday for a week. The every sight can make me and childhood cancer. medication did not help, really nauseous,” explains Katie still does everything and the lump continued to Katie. “Even pulling in the she loves and has never grow. The family journeyed parking garage makes me given up. “Having cancer” back to the ER and had a throw up sometimes.” The said Katie’s best friend, biopsy done at Emory. After treatments are long and bru- Erin Graham, a junior at two weeks of waiting, the tal with many side effects. Parkview. “ does not stop Rutherfords fi nally got the With the diagnosis, Katie Katie from being an amaz- results back. Katie had a became almost a new per- ing, goofy, and persevering malignant tumor in her chin, son, physically and mental- person.”

If you have a story idea that would be a good fi t for our Human Interest page, please email us at [email protected] NOVEMBER 2017 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PANTERA PAGE 6 Nobel prize in physics awarded to LIGO Innovations By Candler Clark amounts of energy and gravitational waves that Opinions Editor generate gravitational were generated 1.3 billion A Column By Thuy Pham waves that propagate years ago, by two black Making waves in the throughout the universe, holes—roughly 29 and KicKi kstarterk t t iignitesit new scientifi c community, the like a ripple of water in a 36 times the mass of the LIGO team was awarded still lake. Sometimes these sun—merging, forming innovations the nobel Prize in Physics. waves will pass through a singular goliath black With its mission to “help bring creative projects to life,” the “For decisive contribu- Earth. hole. A few months later, American corporation Kickstarter offers an outlet for artists, tions to the LIGO detector Those waves remained in December 2015, the musicians, fashion designers, fi lmmakers, and innovators to and the observation of elusive for a century. LIGO team detected an- transcend their ideas to the public to make their ideas a reality. gravitational waves,” the However, in 2015, LIGO’s other black-hole merger. The creative platform allows an enormous and vibrant commu- Royal Swedish Academy enormous and ultrasen- The discovery of nity of developers to share their ideas as well as ask for pledges. of Sciences awarded the sitive interferometers gravitational waves can In exchange, for their monetary contributions, the audiences 2017 Nobel Prize in Phys- picked up the tiny signals lead to studies that will have the opportunity to mold a universe and culture in which ics to Americans: Rainer for the fi rst time, which in advance our understand- they have a say in the next invention, game, fi lm, etc. Since Weiss, Barry C. Barish, the past, had been distort- ing of the universe: black its launched on April 28, 2009, Kickstarter has had 14 million and Kip S. Thorne. Weiss ed by numerous sources holes, neutron stars, su- people back 131,170 projects, accumulating approximately $3.3 will receive half of the of noise. pernovae, and a closer un- billion dollars. Currently, thousands of creative projects in the approximately derstanding of the categories art, comics, crafts, dance, design, fashion, fi lm & $1.1 million prize. “It recognizes the work of 1,000 Big Bang. Forming video, food, games, journalism, music, photography, publish- Barish and Thorne people that has been going on a better understand- ing, technology, and theater are coming to life, but some of my will share the other for nearly 40 years.” ing of the universe favorites in 2017 include but not are limited to: half. could point human- 1. Game: Unstable Unicorns by Ramy Badie. Described as Weiss is an emeritus The instruments con- ity towards exploration “a strategic card game that will destroy your friendship…but professor of physics at the sist of a powerful laser of the greater depths of in a good way,” this game might be the successor to Pokémon Massachusetts Institute and an interferometer with space. trading cards. The object of the game is to build a unicorn army of Technology. Barish a pair of 4-km-long arms. Refl ecting on the as fast as one can while seeking revenge against any friends and Thorne are emeritus A gravitational wave that honor of winning the with ill-motives or protecting one’s stable. With its humorously professors of physics at passes through the area of Nobel Prize, Weiss said, aggressive approach and underlining emphasis on betrayal, the California Institute the detector causes a mo- “It’s really wonderful. this game caught my attention. In addition, the art is adorable, of Technology. LIGO, mentary subatomic-scale It recognizes the work clean, and the color scheme is aesthetically appealing to any age the Laser Interferometer change in the length of of 1,000 people that has group. Gravitational-Wave Ob- one arm of light relative to been going on for nearly 2.Journalism: Strong. The Magazine for Girls by Sarah servatory, is a highly sen- the other. 40 years.” He added that Beach is a news magazine with a mission to inspire and em- sitive optical instrument The LIGO team had the team continues to power teenaged girls. During their teenage years, girls often designed to detect “ripples just completed an upgrade work on increasing the feel insecure about themselves whether it’s about their body in spacetime” that were of their optical equipment sensitivity of the detec- hair, voice, or body, and many often confi ne themselves to predicted by Albert Ein- when they saw the signal tors. He said the goal is to stereotypes about how girls should behave. Many girls try hard stein just over 100 years they had been searching “look deeper and deeper to fi gure out what they want to be, but the media isn’t exactly ago. Einstein ies collide for. It was eventually de- into the universe and to projecting this message of positivity or bringing awareness to or explode, they emit vast termined that it came from study its beginnings.” issues beyond celebrity gossip. However, this magazine refl ects the stories of real girls and offers role models who can inspire Cuphead charms the crowd with visuals them to do so much more. It’s truly breathtaking to see how the girls that are featured are so diverse and passionate, and how By Josh Hurst the brothers get all the of attempts. When a empowering this magazine is for girls everywhere. Distribution Manager treasures in the casino. player fails, the game 3. Technology: MESAY-17 Languages Smart Voice Trans- If they lose, the Devil even puts up a little lator-You say, I know, by Steven allows the average citizen to “Cuphead and gets their souls. Cup- meter, telling them ex- speak 17 languages in a matter of seconds. In the modern era, Mugsman in: Don’t head, of course, takes actly how close, or far, cultural and economic globalization have caused an increasingly Deal with the devil.” the deal. Mugman, in the player was from staggering complex network of interconnectedness, but one of If you saw the poster good reason, tries to reaching the end. With the most notable challenges is the language barrier. No matter and tagline above, you stop him, but, Cuphead current reviews of 9.7 how humanity weaves this web of interconnection, the language would think it was an accepts anyway and out of 10. problem acts as a deterrent for the traveler plagued with wan- old 1940s cartoon, but, loses. Which prompts Cuphead is a bril- derlust, the businessmen with aspirations to expand overseas, actually, Cuphead is an them to beg for mercy, liant and charming and even the open-minded singles who believes love knows indie run and gun plat- So the Devil offers game that calls back to no bound. The hand-held device simply records one’s voice former developed by them another deal: they early days of anima- and two seconds to plays back the sentence in the language of Studio MDHR Enter- help recover the souls tion, to the extent that choice. MESAY is the real-time voice translation solution for tainment, and inspired that others owe him. the whole game was international relations. by the artstyle, designs They take the deal and hand drawn, just as it and stories of old begin their adventure. was done then. Each AR takes over iphone 1940s cartoons. The tit- After that, the player character looks like By Hannah Campbell glasses that make them ular character Cuphead, dives right into the ac- it was pulled straight Online Editor feel like they are some- who has a teacup with tion. And then the los- from an old cartoon, where they aren’t, where a straw for a head, is a ing streak begins. and the environments People believed that as AR gaming involves callback to the origi- Cuphead became no- are static images that VR (Virtual Reality) gam- taking the game and put- nal cartoon stars, like torious in the days are animated separate ing was going to be the ting it in the real world. Mickey Mouse, who following its release from the characters and next big thing. At least, but the game is only vis- caused more trouble because of the in- objects, the same way that was until the new ible on a players mobile than the antagonist. sane diffi culty of the it was in older anima- AR (Augmented Reality) device, it is not visible to Cuphead and his game. The fi rst level is tion. gaming mode came out. the regular person. Apple brother Mugman, go harder than some en- The combination contrary to popular belief alongside android have re- to a casino run by tire games. Any little of stunning visuals there is a signifi cant dif- leased many amazing AR the Devil, who offers mistake is punishable. and crushing diffi culty ference between the two games, some of which them a deal. If they Every level will take makes this game an ad- types of gaming. In VR roll the dice. and win, dozens, if not hundreds dictive one. gaming, the players wear (Continued on p.17) NOVEMBER 2017 FEATURE PROFILES PANTERA PAGE 7 New king and queen crowned at Homecoming Dance By Sarah Khorasi while senior Nyat Amanuel different social circles. I don’t homecoming to be awesome, announced me as Queen, I Sports Editor was crowned Queen. Their really have the certain ‘group’ considering I am a member of thought it was a joke. When reactions to the crowning were of friends, but rather I like to Student Council. I think the we were taking pictures, I told With the fall semester in full priceless. Egbochue, for start- interact with many different best part of the dance was the all the girls that the crown swing, the stage for Home- ers, had no clue he was going people and get out of my com- actual dance itself. I am really was for all of us. I can’t thank coming excitement was set. to win. He sought the title of fort zone,” he said. glad I went, in all honesty.” everyone enough for voting Homecoming has long been Homecoming King for fun Egbochue also remarked Nyat Amanuel also took for me,” she said. a tradition at high schools for and wished to represent his that despite this, his initial home the crown. She, like Amanuel was thrilled countless years. On October friends. “I think what makes reaction to winning was shock. Egbochue, was not expecting about her win and thought the 7, Parkview carried on this me different from everyone “I was actually shocked when I to win. However, Amanuel, night was beautiful. She was tradition. This year’s theme, who ran would be that I’m won. I just saw it as something unlike Egbochue believes that glad Parkview’s class saw the Hollywood, suited the Home- really involved in school. I fun to do. However, I did tell she’s no different than others good in her as well and voted coming King and Queen as do a lot of clubs such as Beta. my friends and others to vote who ran; explaining “I believe for her. Both Egbochue and they danced it out on the fl oor. I’m also in student council me so that I could win.” Egbo- they are all just as genuine and Amanuel thank Parkview’s Senior Tobenna Egbochue was and ROTC. I guess that kind chue also had high expectations kind hearted as I am, and we students for their amazing crowned Homecoming King, of relates to me being in many for homecoming. “I wanted all deserved this. After they win. Angela Lee dances on live television in Beijing, China By Emily Ogbodo She has been dancing function of her ankle. She can dream. They both support as a sophomore. Staff Writer since she was four years old. showed patience and did not her dance career, despite her Overall, Lee is a caring She is currently a student at give up. She started by weigh- taking rigorous courses, such person who benefi ts her com- Angela Lee is defi nitely not the renowned MorningStar ing on the injury and doing as AP U.S. History, that require munity. She is described by your average student. She is Dance Academy, where pupils a range of motion exercises, her time and focus. Lee is seen one of her peers as “kind- determined and diligent when are taught by Chen Xiao, such as tracing the alphabet as a “poised and disciplined” hearted and genuine indi- it comes to her life in and out a former principal dancer with the toes, until she was dancer in their eyes, and they vidual, beautiful inside and of school. Lee has no time to with the Atlanta Ballet. Be- fi nally able to do one of her could not be prouder. She is in- out, and also has great taste waste between being the presi- ing given the opportunity to favorite things again—dance. spired by her parents. “If they in fashion.” Lee is optimistic dent of Volunteer Parkview perform in Beijing, China on “Dance keeps me disciplined,” were able to achieve great- about the future and believes and refi ning her dancing skills. behalf of the MorningStar Lee share. ness, I should be able to attain that “knowing that the future Being the president of while being broadcasted live Lee expresses her ap- a higher level of greatness could hold good things for Volunteer Parkview, she on China Central Television, preciation for her family. since I am in a better situation her,” which is the main rea- organizes many community Lee was extremely elated and Her parents are both Chinese than my parents due to being son why she looks forward service events, such as recy- began practicing immediately. immigrants who were able to afforded more freedoms here to life after high school even cling projects and a canned Unfortunately, she ended up work with the means they had in America,” says Lee. This though she still has another food drive called ‘Trick or twisting her ankle and had to to make their way through motivation is what has driven year left and has her sights Can,’ for herself and her fel- go through physical therapy school before leaving for her to be a stellar student. She set on either Yale University low students. to regain the strength and America to pursue the Ameri- has received an academic letter or Emory University. New teachers fi nd lots to be happy about in their new jobs to Parkview also vary. Foulk, Everyone has made me feel explained. school is a phenomenal By Jenny Nguyen for instance, was interested in welcomed and always reach As for their futures with place to work… I’ll stay at Copy Editor participating in the school’s out... There’s just a great, Parkview, all of the teachers Parkview forever,” Rafferty The new school year her- prospective and growing Latin supportive team here,” Foulk were equally hopeful. “This said. alds a bounty of things, among program. Meanwhile, Rafferty which include new faces to the sought to move from teaching school staff. middle school to teaching high What do new teachers like about Parkview? This year, Parkview school. welcomes an array of new Interestingly enough, teachers to the community— the variety of backgrounds, language arts teachers Torey schooling experiences, and Cope, Tammy Madden, Patty motives did not hinder these Buschmann, and Kimberly teachers from uniting under Rafferty; math teacher To- a common goal of enriching beika Payton; science teacher their students and imparting Jamie McBurney; social to the learning body a greater studies teacher Denton Elkins; appreciation for their subjects. “Though I graduated from “I’m lovin’ Parkview! The “I love how welcoming foreign language teacher John “I want [my students] here both Brookwood High School small-town sense of commu- everyone [students and staff] Foulk; and special education to remember ninth grade as and Florida State University, I nity here refl ects generations was when I fi rst started! It teachers Sabrina Rushing, Erin a year that they felt success- fi nd that wearing orange isn't of Panthers—both students and really does feel like a family Schwartzenfeld, Jacob Gunter, ful and also have fun in their so bad after all.” faculty.” here!” and Shanika Smith. Although language arts classes,” noted - Denton Elkins, - Patty Buschman, - Jamie McBurney, it may be easier for students to Rafferty. Social Studies Language Arts Science dismiss the personal journeys Foulk similarly wished to of teachers entirely, their cultivate student passion for eclectic stories and experienc- Latin. “I love language learn- es leading up to teachership ing and language teaching… are not to be devalued. I love celebrating language, Teachers from the wave of studying language, and teach- new Parkview additions hail ing language, so if I can con- from a variety of places. Latin tribute to it through a broader teacher John Foulk traveled passion, then that’d be great.” from Illinois, having even The teachers were also re- taught in Turkey before, to lieved to receive support from “The administration and staff “My favorite thing about “What I love most about contribute to the Parkview the school’s students, teach- have made me feel welcome. I being at Parkview is having Parkview is the friendly community. Other new educa- ers, and administration, which have many great team mem- the privilege to work with my atmosphere… From the tors like language arts teacher served to ease their transition bers who are always available students and colleagues in in- moment I stepped onto Kimberly Rafferty transferred into the school. “I’ve had the to support me and...the most novative and inclusive ways of Parkview campus, I felt more from pools as local as Five great support of the Latin amazing students.” teaching Latin.” than welcome.” Forks Middle School. team here and also the admin- - Sabrina Rushing, - John Foulk, - Erin Schwartzenfeld, Driving forces among the istration, like Mr. Smith, Mr. Special Education Latin Department Special Education new teachers in transferring Mangano, and Dr. McCalla. NOVEMBER 2017 COMMUNITY PANTERA PAGE 8

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as little as two weeks after companies like Patagonia the clothes are made, the re- are starting to create clothes tailers will take old clothes out of recycled or organic off of their shelves and fabrics. These companies use restock. materials from U.S. factories, Customers follow, where they can better moni- throwing out twice worn tor working conditions. Big Sweatshop workers in Bangladesh work for minimal wages and long hours. (Photo cour- light-wash jeans, and the brands are trying to be more tesy of Tareq Salahuddin) amount of waste this gener- eco-conscious as well. H&M, By Candler Clark Old Navy have changed the Taiwan. These factories have ates is concerning, as many for example, offers customers Opinions Editor cycles up to 11 to 12 cycles often been on the verge of col- manufacturers will use store credit to recycle clothes every year.” Each of these lapse. One factory collapsed toxic dyes because they're at its retail locations. Within the past ten years, cycles starts when a popular onto thousands of workers in cheaper. When clothes are However, experts agree it retail fashion has begun fashion show or designer in Bangladesh in 2013, however, thrown out, they either sit in will take more than just efforts to adopt a business model particular releases some- the risk is worth it to workers, a landfi ll, decomposing and by clothing companies to dubbed “fast fashion.” Tasha thing creative, inspiring who are paid up to $4 an hour putting toxic dyes into the remedy the problems of fast Lewis, a professor at Cornell manufacturers to design because they have very few ground, or they are burned, fashion. Local factory owners, University's Department of and release similar clothes. options for work. All of their releasing toxic chemicals global retailers, and consum- Fiber Science and Apparel Virtually any article of hard work for low wages are into the air. ers must all play a role. Design, told NPR, “Fashion clothing has become a com- most often put into clothes that As more people have If millennials, to whom used to cycle four times a modity due to the extremely won’t be worn more than three become aware of the ugly much of fast fashion is mar- year when the seasons would fast workers in low-paying times. side of fast fashion, the push keted, educate themselves change. Now, companies factories in places like When a new shipment of for ethically made cloth- about how their clothes are like H&M, Zara, Gap, or China, Bangladesh, and clothes arrive to stores within ing has grown. In the U.S., made and think carefully. Rihanna’s new brand takes off Unhealthy diet fads one’s veins, to perfectly By Jennaya Montoya be able to get the protein match. Photo Editor needed for the body to stay Many people of color healthy, but with the veg- feel as if Rihanna released Within the past couple etarian diet one is still able this brand to help them years, body types have to consume the protein, with their makeup jour- been evolving. People, such as beans, eggs or nuts. ney. Many people of color specifi cally women, Another popular diet is often find it hard to have have been trying to the vegan diet. People who their skin tones with their achieve the hourglass decide to go vegan are not makeup, with some not look. In order to achieve allowed to eat anything being able to find a foun- this look, one has to animal based. These items dation dark enough to use. look up different diet would include anything “Fenty Beauty is a brand plans that will help with such as meat, and dairy made for POCs by a POC. quick results. products or anything else Each shade is a pure, One of the most that comes from an animal. original color, not colors popular diet plans is the This diet has its cons be- mixed together. The brand Vegetarian diet, where cause it is a little bit harder has a big shade range to one is not allowed to eat to get the proper nutrients appeal to POCs,” Keyera anything meat related. that one needs but it is very Rihanna shows off her makeup. (Photo courtesy of celebrityabc) Coleman a user of Fenty While this is mainly good for quick results with Beauty explains. for religious purposes, weight loss. By Jordan Frederick brand has interested The Fenty Beauty people also believe that Another way people try Managing Editor many makeup gurus brand has a array full going vegetarian will to get quicker results with and non-gurus alike, coverage foundations, help them lose weight weight loss is not an actual prompting them to buy blinding highlighters and quicker. With the veg- plan. An item that has been As of late, Rihanna’s Rihanna’s brand. full pigmented lipsticks. etarian diet, one is becoming very popular in new cosmetic brand, With over 40 shades A majority of the products still able to receive the the diet world is the weight Fenty Beauty, has gained to choose from, the are easily buildable and proper nutrients without trainer. Women wear these massive attention from brand has pleased many thick. The foundations can having to consume any to get the tiny waist look. the makeup community. people of color because conceal spots and blem- meats. Meat is where Not only are they on a spe- Many makeup gurus such of the easy access of ishes, while the highlight- most people’s protein cifi c dietbut they also wear as Jeffree Star, Nikkie shade range for differ- ers bring out high points comes from. Without waist trainers to get even Tutorials, and Nyma ent skin tones. Fenty such as the cheekbones. meat, people would not quicker results. Tang have reviewed Beauty has also made “The brand is really good the brand in videos on matching foundations to and stays on my face their Youtube channels, skin tones easier with a pretty well. The only describing it as a great foundation shade finder problem I had was match- brand with a variety of on their website. ing the foundation to my foundations. On the Fenty Beauty face, after a while though, Fenty Beauty has re- website, Rihanna has the lightest one matched ceived praise for the vast also explained the my face the best. Besides shade range and criti- concept of perfecting this problem, everything cisms it’s for the patchy matching eyeshadows else was amazing,” Ari- foundation on one’s and lipstick colors to ana Wuclark describes the skin, which disappointed the warm, cool, neutral brand, after swatching it users. This cruelty-free and olive undertones in at Sephora. NOVEMBER 2017 STAFF PAGE PANTERA PAGE 10 OTHER VOICES STAFF EDITORIAL Help! My GPA has fallen, and it can’t get up!

For the fi rst 12 years tears and fears of an average the 4.0 GPA scale and has 3.9 is still amazing, but it’s we’re performing more within the American edu- student are justifi able. the ability to signifi cantly a whole 0.1 away from a poorly than other countries cation system, students are Taking a look at the lower one’s GPA. perfect 4.0, and what would academic and health-wise. graded on everything from grading scale of the United What’s worse is that a a college rather have when The United States grade assignments to sometimes Kingdom, and generally 73%, which is a D in the comparing a 3.9 and 4.0? scale is a serious problem even assets (an exhilarat- most countries of the world, GCPS grade scale, aver- This is completely for those who want to ing game of how well one a student would pass if they ages as a 1.0 GPA, and unfair, since sometimes excel in life. The emphasis can bribe a teacher). With received at least a 50%. a 69% averages a 0. It’s students may know the on scores to calculate how college admissions getting However, the grading scale widely known that a 0% in content but can’t test well. well a student is doing is more and more competi- of this country, specifi - the grade book is detrimen- Studying more is out of a fl aw in and of itself, but tive, an A in every course cally from Gwinnett County tal on such a large scale of the question because of there is not much to be is extremely important, as Public Schools, says a 74% 0% to 100%, but on a small the growing signifi cance done to fi x it if we want to it increases one’s chance is passing, even on the same scale of 0.0 to 4.0, that 0 of being a well-rounded motivate students to learn of obtaining the accep- scale of 0% to 100%. would genuinely ruin one’s student with extracurricu- the content. Then why tance letter from their A 74% can’t even be GPA. A student would have lars, sports, and community can’t we just fi x the scale? dream college. This may counted as passing anymore had to receive an A in every service. There is just never On a four question quiz, not sound too diffi cult, but because of the high school single course from fresh- enough time in the day or getting one wrong is a 75% when the American grad- grade point average system. man year to the fi rst semes- the week to keep up with in the grade book. Why ing scale says an A ranges A grade of a C would aver- ter of senior year to earn a all of this and personal can’t that be counted as do- from a 90% to 100%, the age to a 2.0 in respects to 3.9, with a 0 averaged in. A health, and we wonder why ing well? PATRONS 2017-2018 Pantera Staff The Pantera staffff greatlyl appreciatesi theh generous ddonationsi maded by the following Editors-in-ChiefE patrons to help support and make publishing our newspaper possible: KarenK Ye Thuy Pham Dawn Ashby Laura Oliver Carl Zimmerman AnikaA Akbar Peter Fedyk

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EmilyE y Ogbodog Some material in The Pantera is courtesy of the American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service. Corrections will appear in the next issue. Advisor - Heidi Campbell NOVEMBER 2017 PHS EDITORIALS PANTERA PAGE 11 Senioritis epidemic strikes twelfth graders By Karen Ye in lower grade levels claim to it can have some serious life- It’s perfectly alright and un- probation needs to earn a certain Editor-in-Chief have it as well. Some say that changing consequences. Ac- derstandable if some A’s slip to GPA or risk dismissal. The risk A common problem plagues their senioritis began as early ceptance into a college does not B’s, given how some students of these repercussions adds school hallways and classrooms as their fi rst semester of fresh- make one immune to the col- take multiple intensive and rig- pressure for seniors to maintain every year—senioritis. Seniori- man year. leges reversing their decisions. orous classes their senior year. their academics. tis is the purported condition of “Senioritis is real, but I’m Certain competitive colleges However, a signifi cant drop Senioritis isn’t just a fun losing motivation and declining scared of giving up and throw- still pay attention to end-of-year in grades could be a sign that joke; it’s something to be reck- performance due to impending ing away everything I’ve grades and could potentially a student isn’t ready to handle oned with. After spending weeks graduation. Although the name worked for,” said senior Grace rescind admission for students college workload. This is on the perfect college essay, it’s itself originates from the group Hu. who drop from A’s to F’s. refl ected in the less-severe al- probably not the best decision to most commonly associated with Though most seniors joke One or two dropped grades isn’t ternative—academic probation. take a loss on the economics test the affl iction, students who are about their loss of motivation, the end of the world, however. This means that the student on the very next day. Controversy erupts over the odd/even testing schedules By Jenny Nguyen the testing schedule. system’s provision of relief to the shared mixed feelings on the several tests in one day. “I don’t Copy Editor Zimmerman cited his own stressful routine of Parkview stu- schedule’s effi ciency. “One issue like it when teachers don’t adhere As we pass the halfway mark of sympathy with a student’s dents. “I like the idea of [students] that I run into [with the schedule] to [the schedule] because I fi nd fi rst semester, students can come to overbearing workload as a game- not having six tests on one day. I is that sometimes science tests all that [when] it happens… students observe the testing schedule and its changing incentive to integrate like the rotation because I think it on one day, and a lot my students are a little apprehensive to state accompanying benefi ts exercised to the odd-even day testing system benefi ts [the students],” Flowers in AP chemistry have physics as that they have three or four tests the fullest extent. into the school. “My fi rst experi- remarked. well, so they end up sometimes on any one given day... I don’t Having been implemented ence with being aware of moving However, the system is not having their two hardest tests on know if all teachers adhere to it, just seven years ago, the testing in this direction came from an without its critics. “I disagree with the same day.” Rouk and others so that’s frustrating. If I have to schedule tries to alleviate testing AP US History student who the schedule so much because I have also begun to question if the adjust my schedule to make it fi t, onslaughts on students in allotting informed me she was having fi ve don’t think it prepares [students] system will go so far as to extend then everybody should,” Flowers separate days for testing in the four AP exams on the same day— for college, and so I think [they] the benefi ts to quizzes and assign- said. major subject areas—math and so- enough said.” use it as a crutch. It also impedes ments. “[By then], it becomes too Considering it has only been cial studies courses on odd days and The benefi ts of the system me as far as teaching. I have to diffi cult to get through instruction in application for seven years, the science and language arts classes have not gone unnoticed by the test on a certain day when I’m and maintain the system,” she testing schedule is still relatively subsequently on even days. student body, to say the least. “I ready to move ahead... I just think elaborated. new and not immune to faults. In sparing mercy on Parkview think that testing can be really it’s a really hard system to imple- Another recurring complaint Zimmerman expressed his hope students, the testing system has also overwhelming for students, so ment… Once [students] go to about the system rests in the lack that the wrinkles will eventually allowed for more time and better the even-odd days helps to break college, they’re not going to have of adherence to the schedule by iron themselves out, “Improve- opportunities to study as well. “It up the testing for students,” says some even-odd day schedule,” some teachers. Such a hiccup ment will come when everybody is is better for the students and does Senior Mia Gagel. US history teacher Jon Aldrich or disruption in the well-oiled on board [with the schedule]. Does give them a better playing fi eld,” Some teachers, such as pre- explained. machine of the testing schedule it require planning? Yes, it does. explained Carl Zimmerman, a US calculus teacher Krista Flowers, Meanwhile, teachers such as counterintuitively does not protect What drives my view, though, is History teacher and the founder of were similarly grateful for the chemistry teacher Miranda Rouk students from the oppression of that it is better for the students.” Dress code seems discriminatory Do we really have to By Jennaya Montoya this is a part of the dress underneath their wraps, but make up the days? Photo Editor code. these students should not be By Leon Christian more than they already are. In Dress code is one of the It’s understandable if forced to take it off for the rest Backpage Editor addition, teachers are now put in biggest controversial issues at someone has a huge hole of the day. the position of executioner when our school. People have many on their thigh that may be Dress code, in my opinion, Even after the downed trees it comes to their lesson plans. opinions on whether or not the considered too distracting, mainly targets females. There are removed, the roads are They have to fi nd creative ways dress code is fair. but someone shouldn’t be are guys at school who wear cleared, and the school doors to compress their schedules. The debate has been rag- dress coded for just wearing tank tops and ripped jeans and open once again, the effects Not only have teachers been ing on for a while and, when regular ripped jeans. are able to get away with it, of Hurricane Irma will still be frantic about the shortened semes- compared to last year, the Yes there should be a whereas for girls, the instant felt long after by the 200,000 ter, but students have been suf- dress code still hasn’t changed. certain limit to how big the we wear a shirt that shows off students who attend Gwinnett fering as well. The workload for Personally, I believe that dress rip is but not the ripped jeans our shoulders or ripped jeans, County Public Schools (GCPS). students has noticeably increased, code is very unfair and also by themselves. we get dress coded immedi- Why? Because instead of ex- and for those of us in already fast- serves to discriminate against The head wraps are also a ately. tending the school day or adding paced classes, the workload has some people more than others. very big issue. Yes obviously This leads me to the fact three days onto the end of fi rst become nearly unbearable. Not What is it about people’s some people wear them for that a girl with a curvaceous semester, GCPS offi cials decided to mention, many seniors are cur- shoulders that is just so distract- religious reasons, but others body type is more likely to get to use all three of the snow days rently in the arduous process of ing? The dress code states that should get to wear them as dress coded rather than a girl in second semester to make up applying to college, and this ac- “blouses and shirts must be de- well. Head wraps are not with a less curvy body type. for lost time. This solution clearly celerated schedule is yet another signed and worn so that the tops meant to offend anyone. Slim, non-colored girls ignores the fact that the Gwinnett burden under which students have of the shoulders are covered”. They are worn to be a part regularly wear shorts that al- County Public School curriculum to operate. This is just about the only of someone’s outfi t or simply most show off their butts, but is scheduled by semester, which Of course, having to worry rule for guys in the dress code, because they are having a let a curvy girl of color wear means that teachers have a cer- about rescheduling three months and it only accounts if they’re bad hair day. Dress code con- some shorts the same length, tain amount of curriculum they of the school year is defi nitely a wearing a sleeveless shirt. This ditions seem aimed at female and they are the ones who get have to cover before fi nal exams minor inconvenience when com- makes it seem like students students of color. dress coded. each semester. pared to the devastating effects can’t concentrate if someone is It is understandable for Dress code needs to be Now, teachers are forced that Hurricane Irma had on other wearing a shirt that shows off an administrator to ask to fi xed to the point where it is to compress their lessons even communities. their shoulders. see if students have anything equal for everyone. further, running the risk of leav- Walking through the halls of People get distracted by ing out key information. Melodie Parkview almost a month after many different things in a Carr, an accelerated calculus and Irma hit, one can hear students classroom and I’m pretty sure Let us know your opinion! precalculus teacher at Parkview say things like, “I hope this shoulders aren’t the biggest said that, “it is clear that the idea doesn't affect graduation,” or disruption in the learning envi- Do you believe dress code is to make up September's hurricane “now we don't have breaks next ronment. I honestly believe that discrimatory towards certain days next year does not benefi t semester.” As of now, all we can this rule is very uncalled for. groups? anyone.” Teachers are now forced do is reorient ourselves and hope The next issue is the ripped to rush through this semester's it does not snow next semester. jeans. 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Homecoming week at Parkview will begin on Tuesday, October 21 with “Spirit Week.” Friday, October 24 will be the night of the homecoming game and Saturday, October 25 will bring the week to a close with the homecoming dance. Spirit Week will consist of a series of dress up days, beginning on Tuesday, October 21. Last year’s dress up days included College Day, Hawaiian Day, and Orange and Blue Day. Spirit Week enables the student body to show their spirit and have fun at the same time. Parkview is scheduled to play Norcross at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24. During this halftime period of the game the Homecoming Court, which was elected by the student body in early October, will be presented and the Homecoming Queen, chosen from the court, will be revealed. Homecoming week will conclude with the Homecoming dance on Saturday, October 25. The Homecoming dance is sponsored by Parkview’s Stu- dent Council. The cost for the dance is $4 for a single ticket and $6 for a couple ticket, in advance. Advance tickets may be purchased during lunch and from any Student Council member at any time prior to the dance. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door; the prices [will be] $4 for a single ticket and $8 for a couple ticket. This year a new picture procedure will be followed. Sittings for pictures will now be off ered before the dance for the couples wishing to have HOMECOMING QUEEN their pictures taken before they go to dinner. Couples will also have the opportunity to have their pictures taken during the dance. The couples wishing to have their pictures taken before the dance must make a reservation with a Student Council member. These reservations may be made at Nyat Amanuel the time of ticket purchase. The cost for pictures will be $10 or $15 depending on the size of the packet. The music for the dance will be provided by Vibrations, a team of disc jockets. Vibrations has provided music for many of Parkview’s dances. The theme for Homecoming ‘86 is “The Stars Are Out Tonight.” Each year a banner contest is held, in which clubs enter a cloth banner that ex- emplifi es the club’s interpretation of the Homecoming theme. The banenrs are judged by people not affi liated with Parkview. The winning banner will be hung at the Homecoming dance. NOVEMBER 2017 GLOBAL EDITORIALS PANTERA PAGE 14 Immigrants are an important in- Attack on diplomats in Cuba By Carlos Alonso that this was a Russian Attack gredient in America’s melting pot Staff Photographer and if this idea is right, Cuba an from this equation, then it On the contrary, many accomplice. By: Muskan Babwani will not be the same Amer- believe that the travel ban and American and Cuban In the New York Times was Staff Writer ica. I believe that the travel other immigration laws are governments relation were also cited that the State Depart- Since Donald Trump ban in various countries in quite compulsory. “By limiting getting better until Trump ment has not provided further de- has been elected as Presi- the middle east shouldnt be the number of immigrants, you became president of the U.S. tails about the medical condition dent, the main concern he there. The reason behind are providing more work for Obama did some negotiat- of the affected staffers, but gov- has mentioned on multiple this is that the United States the citizens” said sophomore ing with Cuba to get better ernment offi cials have suggested occasions is dealing with doesn't really have any proof Ishaan Sarfani. He didn't fully relations. When Trump anonymously that the diplomats immigrants, and how they of a threat so without proof agree with the immigration became president, he prohib- may have been assaulted with are harming our economy they can't blame everything laws but did agree on some lev- ited American tourists from some sort of sonic weapon. as well as America as a on them. Also, many im- els. He said that the travel ban visit Cuba, and this was a big The American Embassy in whole. The idea of im- migrants are very skilled should not be kept but instead change in the relations be- Cuba has stopped any process migrants being harmful and by putting a travel ban, there should be a really deep tween both countries because of invitation or visa until they certainly isn't shared among America is limiting the hu- background check followed by one of the most important discover what is really happen- all Americans. I believe that man resources found in the a constant lookout on the im- sources of income in Cuba is ing. Only the people who already immigrants serve a very country. There are multiple migrants and the families. tourism. have an appointment will be able important role in molding protests taking place to stop The immigration laws This change puts Cubans to travel to the U.S if they are eli- us into what we are today. this ban. "I'm here because should be kept but there should citizens at a disadvantage gible to move to or visit the U.S America is a mixture I want to have a voice…... be exceptions for people who because the money that is get People working fi ling infor- of many cultures and Not an angry voice. Just a have a clear background and in Hotels and restaurants or mation near the Embassy have traditions, and this is what voice," said Muhammad Al- those who are skilled and can historical places goes to the been complaining because these makes America a “melt- Muwadda while she was in help the United State’s econo- government and part of this were affected by the hurricane ing pot.” Every culture the “No Muslim Ban Ever” my. By doing this, the country money is used for resources Irma, and without these jobs, works together to create a march and rally on Sunday, will be safe from trouble, while for the citizens and for the they will not be able to fi x their heterogeneous society and October 22, in downtown also letting in innocent, new country. homes or earn money to live. if minorities are subtracted Los Angeles. talent to the country. The New York Times Sound experts, however believe posted on October 5th, 2017 the incident was not a sonic at- Esports should be considered sports as well an article about a Sonic At- tack, asserting that war technolo- tack on Cuba to the Ameri- gies with the abilities to deafer By Josh Hurst selves, so it doesn’t count. describe other sports, from can diplomats which said: emit a sound loud enough to be Distribution Manager While there is merit to that football to baseball to soccer to According to the State De- heard in all areas of an affected One of the the new- argument, the Olympic even wrestling. partment, nearly two dozen zone. est crazes sweeping the committee counts chess Sports aren’t interesting diplomats at the American The Cuban and American nation, nay, the world, is and bridge as sports, which just because of the incredible Embassy” in Havana have government are currently inves- electronic sports, or as involve even less physical feats of physical exertion. It’s been struck with a variety of tigating what exactly happen. they’re better known as, activity than Esports. It can about the thrill of competition, mysterious medical symp- The supposed sonic attack didn’t Esports. Esports are a broad also be argued that Esports the suspense, the satisfaction toms, including hearing loss occur in the Embassy, but rather category, but they are a do have a measure of physi- of watching of two masters and cognitive diffi culties. hotels, homes and places where form of competitive video cal expertise. If ones hand going head to head, each one After concluding that the the American diplomats frequent. gaming. There is incred- coordination and refl exes at the top of their trades, and staffers were the victims of In my opinion Cuba could be ible variety, everything are not good enough, they the suspense of neck and neck a stealth attack, the depart- guilty for this Attack, if there was from MOBAs (Multiplayer will not make it in the big battles where no one knows ment withdrew nonessential any. Cuba is a country with a lot Online Battle Arenas) like leagues. who’s going to win. There’s a personnel from Havana and of secrets. League of Legends, Smite, Also, if we judge Esports reason football is more popular issued an advisory urging There are a lot of events where and Heroes of the Storm, by every other criteria of than weightlifting. It’s because Americans not to visit. On the government illegally killed to team shooters, such as competitive athletics, other people like more than just October 3rd, the Trump people or said that some of them Overwatch, Team Fortress than physical activity, then watching people lift heavy administration expelled 15 were accidents and some oth- 2, and Counter Strike, they would count. They objects and run fast. They like Cuban diplomats from the ers that only some people know And fi ghting games such require immense amounts watching two teams compete United States”. about them. Most of the people as Mortal Kombat, Street of practice and training, in a way that will leave one, After the sonic attack in Cuba have no idea about what Fighter, Tekken, and Mar- sometimes even years undisputed winner. on Cuba, the relationship is happening outside Cuba. What vel Vs. Capcom, etc. each worth. Players must have When it comes down to it, between Cuba and the U.S I mean to say is that the Cuban with incredibly different the ability to execute incred- it doesn’t matter if it counts as has soured because some government could have some styles of play, and different ibly diffi cult feats while also a real sport. Real or not, it still rumors fl ying around that political exchange with Russia viewing experiences. MO- predicting their opponents fi lls stadiums with cheering Cuba being to blame for the even after knowing that Russia BAs usually consist of two moves. Esports require the fans. The competitors compete attack. The American Gov- and Cuba negotiations end with teams fi ghting over a larger teamwork, which involves for prizes pools that on ac- ernment has also theorized the drop of the U.S.S.R. area, relying on team syn- being able to predict team- casion range in the millions. ergy and tactics. Shooters mates moves, as well as able In one such case,the 2017 are also team-based but are to work with them to reach International Dota 2 Cham- Slice of Life also fast-paced and rely on a common goal, along with pionship had a prize pool of refl exes, instinct, and team an incredible understand- $24,687,919, which was nearly “Your CSGO winnings aren’t enough to cooperation. Fighters aren’t ing of the rules of the game, $4 million higher than the year cover the internet bills you’ve been racking up. Maybe you should try going pro in team-based, but rather and how to use them to their before. That’s for a fi ve man DOTA instead.” one-on-ones that challenge advantage. The ability to team competition, so each competitors skills, refl exes, plan, to react and improvise member of the winning team mastery of the game, and when the plan is inevitably was paid almost $5 million. ability to get into their op- disrupted by an opponent is By comparison, each member ponent’s head. key to succeeding. of a winning team at the Super A lot of people don’t Just glancing at those Bowl 51 was paid $107,000. believe that videogames descriptions, some wouldn’t Like it or not, Esports are here are sports. By their logic, even know I was talking to stay for the foreseeable fu- because the players don’t about video games and ture, and they are only growing

physically exert them- esports. Since they also bigger each year. Ye Drawn by Karen NOVEMBER 2017 OPPOSING SIDES PANTERA PAGE 15

attempt to stop rebellion by are the very people who we must interpret laws to Th is leads me to believe that YES taking away the colonists’ would condemn these match the politics of the those who use this as an argu- rights to organize and arm actions as terrorism. modern day, not to match ment are not thinking logically By Catie Gelting themselves. Furthermore, Yes, it is true; the modern day politics to enough to realize that they are Features Editor one of the biggest fears of second amendment those from our country’s actually calling for strict gun the colonists was that allows for the birth. control laws. they would create a people to or- Th e point of laws, as I Politics aside, the heart of Th e second Amend- government that ganize in an understand them, are to the issue for those who advo- ment states that “A WELL was just as tyran- uprising prevent crime and provide cate gun control laws is that REGULATED MILITIA, nical as the one against the consequences to those who gun violence is a serious prob- being necessary to the that they had over- government do not follow the laws, lem in America. Advocates are security of a free state, thrown, and so, with if the need which is why the argument trying to save lives through the the right of the people many still doubtful should arise, and that laws won’t prevent proposals of these laws. Policy to keep and bear arms over whether their this right should crime leaves me scratching makers have also observed should not be infringed.” new government not be taken away. my head. Do we legalize instances wherein countries Somehow, this has become would be a success, However, if the law robbery because someone such as Australia implemented convoluted by crazed gun the colonists built in a continues to be will commit the crime no stricter gun control laws aft er fanatics into meaning that way in which, if need misinterpreted to matter the consequences? devastating mass shootings all Americans, regardless be, the new American mean that every Someone might fi nd a and experienced a signifi cant of reason, should own government could be American has the way to break a law, but if decrease in gun violence. Th e guns. Th e general argu- overthrown. Taken in right to bear arms we create strict laws with reality is that people die every ment among those who this context, and looking for any reason simply heavy consequences, won’t day in America at the hands of are against regulating gun at the entire amendment as because that is how it less people be willing to guns. Gun control laws are a laws usually begins with anti-gun control support- will continue to be read take the risk? When this ar- step towards the end of this the misinformed phrase, ers rarely do, the second in an archaic text, I am gument is brought up, what epidemic. Does the supported “but it is a right given to amendment holds little value forced to remind Ameri- is really being said is that position on gun control us in the Constitution,” in modern times. While a cans that we do not still the proposed gun control save lives, and ends with, “laws won’t well regulated and armed stone women who wish law is not strict enough or stop criminals from getting militia in 1787 could have to seek a divorce because and will not deter save guns,” which are invalid ar- had a chance at threatening of something written in criminals. face? guments. In order to refute a government, in the mod- the Bible. Th e politics of the fi rst statement, I would ern age with weapons of far 1787 are not the like to go back to 1787. greater magnitude than guns, politics of America was a new an armed militia won’t do 2017, and country, and the colonists’ much, and the people who complaints against how are vying for they were being ruled by this right England were fresh in their minds. One such grievance was England’s need both the first and sec- ond amendments. Without the first, people wouldn’t controlled the president, be able to learn about the the courts, and two-thirds evils committed by the of Congress,they would the government, and they NO wouldn't be able to organize be able to do anything they wanted, unopposed a retaliation. Without the by the government. The second, they could learn and Founding Fathers did not talk and organize all they didn't stop crime, only trust government, so they wanted, but not be able to reduced its profile. To read view- put checks and balances do anything to prevent the By Josh Hurst While the debate on within it, but they also put evils.. Distribution Manager points by Hannah whether or not it would checks and balances on This doesn’t mean there stop crime is important, Campbell and it itself. That's what the are no restrictions on the it’s not the reason the first and second amend- populace. The government Marie Stanford, Founding Fathers put in One of the most ments are for. So that if has a military and police our Constitution. They divisive political issues in the government gets too force to prevent the people please visit our were thinking about self- American history is that powerful, the people can from rising up, unless it be- defense, but they were of gun control. People website at https:// rise and put it back in comes absolutely necessary. also using it as a check. tend to be either incre- its place. The first al- The right to bear arms is phspantera.com Virtually every- dibly for it, or incre- lows people can orga- one of the most important one agrees that checks dibly against it, Both nize and speak out,and amendments, and the gov- and balances are a sides believe that the the second it enforce it. ernments know it. When it good thing. They pre- alternative will lead The government has been takes over, the first thing it vent any one person to ruin. aware of this for centuries. does is take away free speech from having too much Those against it They knew and weapons. Nazi Germany power. How- believe that outlaw- that if they did did it, Soviet Russia did it, the criminals who arm them- ever, there are ing guns will bring order to something the North Korea’s done it, and selves. The law would harm more checks the country. They believe populace re- they all end up, sooner or more law abiders than crimi- and balances that if it is illegal to obtain ally didn’t like, later, regretting it, but not nals. It wouldn't really harm than those of guns, people won't be able they would until after much suffering on most criminals, just inconve- the executive, to use them for crime. Un- end up dead the part of the people. nience them. legislative, and fortunately, criminals don’t at the Some people try to say judiciary bran- care what's illegal. Every- hands of the that it would decrease crime ches. If enough one can obtain anything citizens. and public shooting. They people orga- if they’re willing to break They don’t cite the fact that Australia has nized the law, including guns. do anything to gun control, and less shoot- together, they Especially guns. However, to risk it. ings than us. That is true, could easily good, law-abiding citizens, They’ll toe however, Australia's crime over- will not have guns. Leav- the line, but rate is also higher than ours. ride them. ing them with no way to they won’t Share your opinions with It If one group defend themselves against cross it. We The Pantera NOVEMBER 2017 PHS BOOK NOOK PANTERA PAGE 16 Banned books sneak in again Musings of a By Madison Davis clude: any violence or gore, (NCAC) “This issue went Staff Photographer sexually graphic content, or all the way to the Supreme Book Nerd not being at a high school Court of the USA, and By Kalee Wiley Books are a major part reading level (above age 18 this problem is what made Mythical creatures fl y off the page of this world and the enter- content). The list of banned Gwinnett County famous,” At the imaginative age of fi ve, my dream was to be- tainment industry. In our books comes out every year says Newberry. To this day, come a mermaid like Ariel from Disney’s The Little high school libraries, we on the ALA website. Books parents still have problems Mermaid. However, as I grew older, my dreams were have many great books to that are banned on the with this fantasy book destroyed by science. I eventually recovered from my help us research or simply website doesn't necessarily series being in our schools. rejected wishes with the comfort of books because, with keep our minds occupied. mean schools don't have A surprising book that is books, anything can happen, including the possibility of Every year, our school’s them. “In our library we on the list is the Captain magical creatures, which have been portrayed in numer- library staff goes to the still have books that are on Underpants series by Dav ous fairy tales and myths. American Library Associa- the list like Hunger Games, Pilkey because it has “of- The strange creatures that have made their place in tion (ALA) to buy some The Holy Bible, The Kite fensive language” and is books are not just used for aesthetics; they serve an ulte- new books for the school Runner, etc,” says our head “unsuited for age groups” rior purpose for the writer. In Forbidden Sea by Sheila A. year, and the association librarian, Lisa Newberry. according to Top ten most Nielson, Adrianne, a teenager, is taken by mermaids to an has to make sure the books The reasons these books challenged books list. underwater paradise. For the most part, mermaids have are school appropriate. were banned is because of Every year, the ALA been depicted as devilish beings who desire the lives of The ALA has been an religious viewpoints, sexual celebrates banned books sailors, with the exception of The Little Mermaid. How- organization since 1876 content, and not being age for one week every year. ever, in this case, mermaids serve as an invitation to a and was founded in appropriate. It was founded in 1982 new world for the main character. Not to mention, many Philadelphia's Centennial Newberry also ex- for the purpose of honor- other mythical creatures also serve as plot devices for au- Exposition. The organiza- plained about the Harry ing our freedom to read. If thors. In the same way, Sapphire, a dragon in Christopher tion strives to make sure Potter challenge Gwinnett someone can't fi nd a book Paolini’s Eragon series was a plot device for the main they provide a good, stable County had back in April that falls under the criteria character, Eragon. As an egg, Sapphire raised Eragon leadership development of 2006.” A parent of a for the ALA’s book ban, from an uneventful farm life to an exciting life of elves program. They help to im- Gwinnett County School the novel most likely won't and dwarfs. prove libraries and infor- student said that they want be in our school library but While creatures can be act as invitations to a new mation services around the to protect their child from they can always go and buy world, they can also be symbols. In the series A Song of country. reading about witchcraft it at Barnes and Nobles or Ice and Fire by George R.R Martin, after hatching three The list of things they because it teaches people wait until Banned Books dragon eggs, Daenerys Targaryen is no longer seen as look for to ban a book in- that witchcraft is good.” Week rolls around again. a submissive girl but rather a powerful queen. Dragons are typically seen as wise beings connected to nature or dangerous monsters who can barely be tamed. All the Readers sprint to get Worthy same, dragons have not for the most part, been controlled By Emily Ogbodo taking pictures of couples is her use of imagery and in literature. Conversely, Martin’s series has dragons be- Staff Writer from Huntsville High and descriptive language. For ing the center of characters’ desires for them to control. students vote on whether example, she describes Unquestionably, it was the dragons that gave Daenerys

With a title like Wor- the girl is worthy enough her friendship with Nikki the power she needed to be a queen for her people. Hence, thy readers may be ask- to date the guy. It spreads “Sometimes it’s hard to be mythical creatures can be useful tools for authors to help ing themselves if this around the school like her best friend. She’s the move their characters forward. book is worth reading. wildfi re. Being curious, sun and I am Pluto.” This As creatures can be benefi cial to characters, they can Well, it defi nitely is! This Linden and almost every- is another positive aspect also be disastrous for the fate of the characters. In the light book, authored by Donna body in the entire school of this novel because the of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, World War II nurse Cooner, shows the good downloads this app. Of reader can picture the char- Claire Randall accidentally travels back to 1744 in Scot- that can come from people course, from the start, the acters, settings, and events land. At a particular event, Claire is spotted with a Loch learning to value others app stirs up controversy that are taking place in the Ness monster by a clansman. Indeed, this is an incredible and themselves for who when the most popular girl story. sight for Claire, but it only leads to more trouble for the they are. The main char- at school, Taylor, is voted On an endnote, I recom- time traveler. Eventually, this legendary creature comes acter is Linden Wilson, unworthy of Liam Richard- mend this book to every- back to haunt Claire Randall, which prompts her to fl ee a high school junior at son who is Taylor’s equal one, especially to teenage from the home she has built in Scotland. From a small Huntsville High School, popularity wise which girls who may be strug- event like this, characters’ lives have radically changed. and like most high school prompts many people leave gling with toxic self-image Mythical creatures add creativity to books. However, students, she considers comments fi lled with in- and doubt. Linden gains these creatures also add a twist in the normal lives of the herself to be somewhat sults and vitriol. more confi dence in herself reader. They immerse us into a world not like our own, of an outsider amongst One of the great things as she discovers, through where we cannot explore beyond the limits of reality. her peers. She does not fi t about this book is how the a series of events that she in with the cheerleaders, readers can empathize with is, in fact, worthy. The fact Top ten books published in November drama geeks, or any other the characters. For instance, that Linden discovers and according to Goodreads group; she is just herself. the reader can feel the de- comes to terms with who The book starts with an spondency Linden experi- she is can inspire teens to 1. Renegades by Marissa Meyer introduction to Nikki ences due to her best friend do the same. This book is 2. Future Home of the Living God by Lou- Aquino, Linden’s best being judged by so many similar to Skinny which friend since kindergarten people. She shuts down her another book written by ise Erdrich and polar opposite. Nikki phone to avoid looking at Donna Cooner. Cooner ex- 3. Here We Are Now by Jasmine Warga is outgoing and vivacious negative comments, which plores the issue of insecuri- 4. Artemis by Andy Weir while Linden is more of an only reinforces her own ty in this book as well, de- introvert. Cooner serves feeling of worthlessness. veloping the story of a girl 5. Almost Midnight by Rainbow Rowell to introduce the theme of The reader can also relate and her confl ict with her 6. The Becoming of Noah Shaw by Mi- insecurity early on in the to Linden’s apprehension weight, which may interest chelle Hodkin book, as illustrated when whenever she encounters Worthy readers. I feel that Linden begins to feel that her crush Alex Rivera be- this book can inspire others 7. Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson “familiar doubt bubble up cause she does not want to to not only be comfortable 8. Whichwood by Taherah Mafi “in her mind. embarrass herself in front in their own skin but to ap- 9. A Tangled Mercy by Joy Jordan-Lake The plot thickens when, of him. Another thing for preciate those around them a new app called “Worthy” which to commend Cooner for who they are. 10. Little Broken Things by Nicole Baart NOVEMBER 2017 ENTERTAINMENT FINE ARTS PANTERA PAGE 17 Addams Family brings laughter to the theatre

Supporting characters react to a dramatic scene. (Photos courtesy of Heidi Campbell) Ensemble cast members sing their deadly hearts out.

By Catie Gelting ily was a hilarious show that were. The Addams were de- played a maturing Wednesday and it’s all upbeat and interest- Features Editor kept the audience engaged and fi ned by dark colors and the who has recently fallen in love ing,” Whitlock explained why laughing throughout the entire Beineke’s colors were bright with Lucas Beineke, played she liked the music in Addams Friday the thirteenth is the play. It also snuck in messages upbeat colors, particularly yel- by Colton Sims (11). The family. The enticing music spookiest day of the year, and of acceptance of others (even low. The preconceived notions play took place over a dinner drew the audience in and left Parkview’s Theatre program if the other person is from a about these colors cleverly at the Addams family house everyone in the theater clap- celebrated it well. The the- swing state), growing up, and served as irony. The Beineke in which the Addams fam- ping along by the end. atre program performed The love. family seemed normal and ily meets the Beineke family. However, some of my fa- Addams Family in the audito- The set design and costumes happy, but they were actually While Wednesday and Lucas vorite parts of the show did not rium from October 13 to 15 in for the show were perfect. The broken and unhappy. Mean- procrastinate on telling the two come from the main characters four shows. The department little details on the staircase, while, the Addams may have families of their engagement, but rather the supporting roles. successfully entertained the such as the whip and family seemed weird and depress- the families help each other Lurch played by Connor Vand- audience while imparting some portraits, really added to the ing, but they were constantly to build stronger relationships rie (11) with his “lightning comforting messages. The visual experience. Each ances- cracking jokes. “The contrast through mayhem. refl exes” on stilts and Fester theater was was packed with tor’s costume told their history of the two families and their As a comedic musical, played by Justin Speer (12) and teachers, students, and alumni in a way that was unique and personalities as seen through Addams Family relied on its his affair with the moon pro- for all of the shows, conces- added to the show a fi nal touch colors and costuming creates music to provide plot develop- vided a relief from the drama sions ran out of fl owers to sell that incorporated the ensemble a dynamic because it shows a ment and humor. One of the in the main storyline and really for two shows, and profi ts for into the storyline in a way visual representation of each most iconic songs of television, captured the audience’s atten- the show, before costs, were more meaningful than many family,” Hannah Whitlock the theme song to the Addams tion. “We put a lot of work into close to $1,000. shows do. (12), who played Morticia, Family TV show, was featured the show. Rehearsals were long Riddled with jokes rang- Within the play, each fam- explained. as well. “The music is fun to and often very stressful, but it ing from everything from ily was represented by colors, Jaiden Dosani (12) played sing and makes the audience was really rewarding to get a politics to play-on-words using which showed how different Gomez with a perfectly ambig- want to sing along to it. I really great show out of it and also a languages, The Addams Fam- the two families originally uous accent, Erin Magner (12) saw the energy in the music lot of fun,” Speer explained. Jurassic World wins at competitions AR takes over (cont. from p. 6) By Jordan Frederick chasing another band member on,” Davis explains. released many amazing AR or it may die, which will Assistant Editor underneath one of the cages. The Marching Panthers games, some of which include prompt the game to reset and These visuals excited spent countless of hours of Pokémon Go, AR Dragon, players to raise their dragons all On October 14th, the the marchers and gave them perfecting the show. They AR Runner, Lightspace, Stack over again. The best part of this Marching Panthers kicked energy during the show, the fi xed the visuals and march- AR, and ZG: Revenant. While game is that it is free to down- off the marching band season visuals and marching weren’t ing and connected the march- playing these games, the play- load. As of last week the game with their fi rst band competi- together, resulting in a lower ing with the music. “While ers start to believe that they are had 604 players playing. tion at The Contest of Cham- score.“The theme of our show watching our students perform truly playing frisbee with their Another thing for which to pions at East Jackson High is ‘Jurassic Parkview’, and at the last competition, Mr. “Pet” Dragon, or training to be commend AR is that it gets School. Their fi rst competi- it’s a play off of the Spielberg Kindl and I felt proud because a Pokémon master. players to exercise. One AR tion of the season went well fi lm about a dinosaur theme our students were perform- In the AR game, AR game called AR Runner which with the band, winning third park. I like the theme of the ing at such a high level. Both Dragon, the fi rst objective is rewards players with points overall out of fi fteen bands. show, and I think it is very ap- of us are more hopeful for to hatch a egg. Every day, the based on how fast they reach This major accomplishment plicable because of the 2016 the Warner Robins Competi- dragon becomes a year older. a checkpoint, which motivates brought tears to the eyes of addition to the original movie. tion, if we can perform like Upon opening the app, the people to leave their houses. the performers, it was some- Also I felt like we performed we practice, I think that we game looks for a good surface This game has a total of 1450 thing they worked hard to our show to the best of our will have a great run,” Atha on which to place the dragon. players— a great aspect, con- achieve, from brutally long ability at the time, but it’s still explained Once the app has found a sur- sidering the fact that players get three hour practices in the hot really dirty and needs a lot of The Marching Panthers face, players can then feed, pay, a free workout with their fun, sun to cold nights in the sta- work.” says Isaac Camden, competed in many other con- and train their virtual dragon; interactive gaming experience. dium. Their practices ran ev- one of the trumpet section tests as well at East Jackson. eventually, they can even pur- Ultimately, everyone should ery week on Monday, Tuesday leaders in band. The band entered their color chase cute clothes for their pets. try out AR games. The experi- and Thursday from 2:45pm Along with this theme, guard, percussion, drum ma- As the dragon grows in age and ence is unique and engaging to 5:30pm, which served to band members also showed jors, band in the contests of size, players can chose to buy a and may very well open up a exhaust on the performers. off their theatrical side, their classes. In each contest, new one or keep letting it grow. new realm of technological “Jurassic Parkview,” the whether it was in acting like percussion and drum majors Don’t forget to feed it though, possibilities in the near future. theme of the show, amazed tourists in the pre-show or both earned fi rst. While band spectators with the amount of feigning fear when the dino- earned second and color guard visuals in it. Many of these saur came out. Jack Davis, a earned third. The next compe- visuals included the color sophomore trumpet player in tition at Warner Robins also guard uniforms, that were band, had the honor of playing went well for The Marching designed to look like dino- the dinosaur in the show. “The Panthers, with color guard saurs, props such as cages and dinosaur costume feels magi- and band winning second and a giant fence with the iconic cal; it brings out many theatri- percussion and drum majors show title “Jurassic Parkview, cal aspects of my personality. earning fi rst. Both the band a giant infl atable dinosaur It also is really fun because I directors and band are happy that runs through the fence, get to run around with the suit with these results. NOVEMBER 2017 ENTERTAINMENT IN TV & FILM PANTERA PAGE 18 Blade Runner gets a worthy sequel Hollywood veteran found Film Factor beauty in a rather bland sub- By Peter Fedyk urban neighborhood in Vil- leneuve’s Prisoners (2013), soo Setting’s a character too what could he do in the neon Stories rely on the strength of their characters. Without characters, urban world of Blade Run- the audience has nothing to relate to, and the plot has no driving force. ner? He’s shot possibly one A story is its characters, but perhaps there’s more to a character. Do of the most visually stunning they have to be human? Clearly not, seeing as how a good portion of fi lms in history. Period. Every animated movies forego humans for animals or other creatures. So do shot is an ecstasy-ridden characters have to be sentient? Alive? I’m sure most would answer spectacle to see, every envi- yes, but I would disagree. Of course there’s a line to be crossed; I ronment more confusingly wouldn’t watch an hour and a half of a bush idle in the ground. How- beautiful than the last. From Lead Ryan Gosling plays Offi cer K, the protagonist, replicant, ever, a story’s setting can be as important of a character as the main the sterile white hallways of and blade runner of the fi lm. (Photo courtesy of Roger Deakins) protagonist. the LAPD to the hazy orange A story is blank without a setting, but a setting can be just as bland. By Peter Fedyk cop who hunts outdated or ruins of Las Vegas to the There are many forms of media that attempt to bring their world to Editor-in-Chief disobedient human-like an- crooning blue waves of the life with character; video games populate the in-game world with AI Ridley Scott’s Blade droids called replicants. Ironi- ocean, every shot is stun- characters and side missions, while comic books illustrate citizens Runner is a work of art and cally, K himself is a replicant; ningly fl awless, and there is of specifi c cities going about their day, for example. Films usually a stepping stone on which as the fi lm unfolds, K begins not a wasted frame. Starting litter the background with extras. Is this bad? No. Extra work gives most sci-fi fi lms succeeding to question what it means to now, I’ll be referring anyone the fi lm a sense of realism. Christopher Nolan does this spectacularly it have crossed. The fi nal cut be alive through the love he who asks about the possibili- in Dunkirk (2017) and Inception (2010). However, even with exor- (Scott’s true intention for the has for a corporate produced ties available to an insightful bitant amounts of extras, a setting can feel empty and soulless: cue fi lm), is, in all senses of the AI-girlfriend named Joi (Ana director of photography to the Gone Baby Gone (2007). Ben Affl eck’s directorial debut sees two word, masterpiece. Now we de Armas) and the uncover- work Deakins has created for private detectives investigating a missing child case in a rough Boston have Blade Runner 2049, a ing of a mystery involving the 2049. neighborhood. This fi lm bleeds Boston. Between the performances, sequel 35 years in the making. whereabouts of Rick Deckard Nearly every aspect of the individual settings like bars and streets, the colorful language and Helmed by star director, Denis (Harrison Ford), the blade about Blade Runner 2049 accents, and the wardrobe, there’s an undeniable Bostonian bond Villeneuve, the follow-up had runner and protagonist of the screams artistry. The people between the characters, despite their personal differences and oppos- promise, but a sequel in the fi rst fi lm. The intriguing in- behind this fi lm, from director ing goals. Compare this to Clint Eastwood’s Mystic River (2003), an current Hollywood climate is vestigation that unravels with toset designer, are to be com- arguably better fi lm, which doesn’t capture this Bostonian aura quite concerning to longtime fans the discovery of the child- mended for their incredible as well. of the original. Against the bearing remains of an archaic participation on an incredible What about a fi lm that is quite literally named after its location? bets of most eagerly awaiting, replicant is neither causal project. There is absolutely Fargo (1996), one of the Coen Brothers’s masterpieces, is a dark Villeneuve and his cinematog- nor spoon-fed. It’s quite easy no excuse for this fi lm not to comedy crime caper taking place in Fargo, North Dakota. The snow- rapher, Roger Deakins, have to miss a key plot point as win at least one category at covered, bleak North Dakotan landscape mirrors the bleak reality of crafted one of the best Hol- they are usually quite subtle, the Oscars early next year. man’s greed, one of the fi lm’s main themes. This is only helped by the lywood sequels to ever grace demanding one’s attention for As of writing this, 2049 is impressive actors, perfectly imitating the accents and dialect of the the silver screen. Not made to the entire 160-minute runtime. the best fi lm of 2017 and will Northern caricature. Setting often plays a major role in Coen fi lms, please crowds or sweep box Villeneuve treats his audi- likely stay that way. Surpris- like the similarly bleak Texas in No Country for Old Men (2007), a offi ces, Blade Runner 2049 is ence as mature and intelligent ingly superior to its predeces- perfect setting to showcase how grim human confl ict can be. perfect, through and through. individuals, unlike most of sor, I cannot recommend both Just like the main characters, settings can advance the plot, act as Set in a dystopian Los An- Hollywood. the original and it’s fashion- a symbol, and infl uence the actions of other characters. If done well, geles, 30 years after the events Villeneuve utilizes the ably late sequel enough to they even exhibit the traits of a living being vicariously through their of the original fi lm, Offi cer magic of Deakins’s expert eye any fan of sci-fi or masterful inhabitants. Pay attention to the next fi lm. The setting may just be K (Ryan Gosling) is a special in nearly all of his fi lms. The fi lmmaking. more than a place where the story occurs. Charlie Brooker’s futuristic anthology isn’t bleak—it’s black Each episode is a com- fans are more drawn to the show the characters are thrilling, yet pletely different story, usually for its tragic heroes. In Aristot- cathartic as the story concludes. ending in the character’s deaths le’s work, Poetics, he writes that In some cases, the doomed or unimaginable punishment, “catharsis” is the purifi cation protagonist the audience stood such as humiliation, regret, or and purgation of emotions—es- behind were revealed to be of psychological torture. All of pecially pity and fear—through ill will, resulting in the second these short 45 minute stories art or any extreme change in viewing to catch the warning have fantastic world-building emotion that results in renewal signs. Black Mirror references a switched off television screen, providing a in their own respects, and and restoration. In “Nosedive,” Fans enjoy the show so dark refl ection of its onlookers. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Silveira.) talented actors paired with the main character takes a series much because it accomplishes excellent writing make a binge- this sense of catharsis so well, By Candler Clark of wrong turns that destroys her directed by Charlie Brooker, worthy show. through its attention to every Opinions Editor almost-perfect life (however Black Mirror is a genius Sci-Fi Comparable to Mr. Robot in stressful it was to maintain), detail: from every color in Released December 4th, anthology series, centered nature, a similar crowd of fans and the only sense of relief that every scene to every word of 2011 to Netfl ix, Black Mirror on extremely bleak worst- are drawn to this show. While she gets comes at the end of the every sentence. Black Mirror is set to air its fourth season case scenarios of “tech gone Mr. Robot is a techno-psycho- episode when she is in prison. is—without a doubt—transcen- sometime this year. Written and wrong.” logical thriller, Black Mirror The extreme tragedies faced by dant. Hollywood attempts live action adaptation of Your Name By Karen Ye aptations have suffered. Dragon Your Name, a Japanese ani- Fans of Your Name are skepti- Impossible and Cloverfi eld. Editor-in-Chief Ball Evolution, Death Note, mated movie released in 2016, cal, with one fan expressing, The original producer of Your Hollywood adaptations and Ghost in the Shell have all has been a box offi ce hit, mak- “The fact that it was an animated Name, Genki Kawamura, has have always gone one of two bombed spectacularly, both in ing top charts worldwide as one fi lm is what helped make it so expressed positivity and faith in ways: relatively well or abso- reviews and with fans alike. of the highest-grossing Japanese good...do they expect to replicate Abrams’s adaptation in spite of lutely horribly. Some of the Despite the negative prec- movies ever. The movie tells a the visuals? Anything in live the bad reception. “Mr. Abrams familiar “horrible” adaptations edents, Paramount Pictures story of love and a fi ght against action will pale in comparison— and his team have captivated include M. Night Shyamalan’s recently announced that they destiny, with the beautiful ani- even well-constructed recreation audiences in their masterful The Last Airbender, a movie ad- were planning to have J.J. mation and art setting the stage shots from the original are reinvention of known proper- aptation of American animated Abrams produce the live action for the heartfelt plot. Numerous nothing compared to brilliantly ties,” commented Kawamura. television series Avatar: The adaptation of Makoto Shinkai’s critics have lauded praise of animated shots.” “I am greatly honored to work Last Airbender. The translation Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa). its animation, with one critic J.J. Abrams directed Star with these incredible creators in from animation to live action This announcement has been noting that Your Name was “an Wars: The Force Awakens and bringing to audiences the Hol- has been a diffi cult one to make met with incredibly negative overwhelming visual symphony has had a stake in numerous lywood live-action version of right, and anime live action ad- reception. of sustained beauty.” franchises such as Mission: Your Name.” NOVEMBER 2017 PANTHER’S PLAYLIST PANTERA PAGE 19 Hamilton gives a forgotten Founding Father his chance in the spotlight ilton” soundtrack has many knew who Hamilton was Laurens, Angelica Schuyler, historical references, and before the musical. There and Marquis de Lafayette, countless students have been were even plans to replace are also fi nally getting the using the songs to study for Alexander Hamilton with recognition they deserve. their classes. Senior Neivy Harriet Tubman on the ten Granted, George Washington, Martinez said that “I liter- dollar bill. However with the Thomas Jefferson, and James ally pass a U.S history test popularity of the musical, the Madison will always be seen because of the Hamilton U.S Department of Treasury as superior in history, but at soundtrack.”Not only are decided to replace Andrew least these people and other high school students using Jackson with Harriet Tubman minor fi gures as well will the soundtracks; teachers in on the twenty dollar bill in- fi nally be noticed by fans of elementary schools have also stead.Even more interesting, “Hamilton.” found it helpful in teaching “Hamilton” fans have also Today, everyone is either kids. Emani Brown explained taken an interest in Alexan- one a fan of the musical or The original cast of “Hamilton” take their fi nal bow at that her little siblings have der Hamilton’s personal life has at least heard of it. The their opening night. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Skyes) been using the soundtrack with places of importance to musical won 11 Tony awards in elementary and middle him even becoming tourist in 2016, almost breaking By Kalee Wiley founding father of the seven, schools. Although many sites. According to Playbill, the record of the most wins Entertainment Editor he still has one of the most “Hamilton” fans will prob- Hamilton’s house has had an in one night. Even though Hip hop and history aren't interesting lives of the bunch, ably never see the musical increase of visits by 70% in two years have passed since a combination people usually and Miranda saw potential what with its price being so the past two years. Even his the musical’s debut many think go well together, yet for it to be a show. For years high, just listening to the resting place in Green-Wood students believe the musical Lin-Manuel Miranda has Americans have idly reduced soundtrack would be enough Cemetery has become a pop- will still be relevant in the managed to challenge the Hamilton’s role in American for anyone. ular site for people to visit next decade. The musical norm with his hit musical, history. behind the great men, As the musical continues the graves of him, as well his has such a strong connection “Hamilton.” “Hamilton”is but now he gets his chance in to gain more fans, Alexander wife, Elizabeth Hamilton and with history that no one can about the life of Alexander the spotlight. Hamilton himself has also friend, Hercules Mulligan. say no to it. Unquestionably, Hamilton, a founding father Since “Hamilton” release, risen up popularity. Although Not only is the musical af- there will be more people of America. Although Ham- its popularity has soared Hamilton is featured on the fecting Hamilton’s life; other falling helplessly for “Ham- ilton is not the most popular among students. The “Ham- ten-dollar bill, nobody really historical fi gures like John ilton”. Papa Roach crawls to fame BROCKHAMPTON releases new album The vocalists aren’t alone By Anika Akbar late to, such as their own in their crusade to get hearts mistake potentially ruining Editor in Chief of Opera- thumping; BROCKHAMP- themselves in the aggres- tions TON’s line-up of revolving sive tuned, “Break the Fall.” producers inject an idiosyn- The rock genre has greatly However, “American Dream” cratic essence into each track, evolved over the decades brings light to issues within effectively giving them all a with melodies that could the nation, given the dis- personality of their own. For hardly be described as soft taste expressed by the band, The BROCKHAMPTON band gathers together to celebrate example, the altered fl ute and and a message speaking to particularly Shaddix, for the their new album. (Photo courtesy of Ashlan Grey) extraterrestrial tones that litter the rebels of society. With current presidential adminis- SWAMP or the snake charming the legacy transforming and tration. The song begins with By, Peter Fedyk was released on August 25. The tune providing a backdrop for changing for the past twenty the mention of a family fall- Editor in Chief of Content 16 track LP comes in at a brisk “SWEET” enhance the hip hop years, no defi nition of rock out due to the loss of a loved America is obsessed with the 48 minutes, a testament to the beats to the point of a unique could ever be complete with- one in war and continues to underdog story. Rags to riches. group’s supersonic pacing when identity among an album that out the fl uctuation between accuse the government for Overcoming the odds. The it comes to music. doesn’t vary in terms of mo- rock, rap, and occasionally hiding secrets that the public common man claiming their In this latest sequel, cleverly mentum. The otherwise unifor- even electronic, of Papa deserves to know, with lyrics rightful place on the shoulder titled Saturation II, not much is mity among all of the project’s Roach, who just recently such as, “American Dreams, of giants. We see this in all different than the predecessor: banger tracks is its biggest came out with their ninth American lies. We're trying capacities, from our beloved a swift LP comprised of beats weakness. Most of the tracks studio album, Crooked Teeth. to see through the smoke in stories to the masterminds equally as contagious as the have identical structure: there's The album features 10 our eyes.” behind them. Self-proclaimed verses from Kevin Abstract, an opening verse, then the hook, songs, fi ve of which were The track boosts more con- hip-hop boy band BROCK- Matt Champion, Ameer Vann, and then another verse from originally released as sin- fi dence with “Born for Great- HAMPTON is no exception Merlyn Wood, Dom McLen- another voice. Rinse and repeat. gles. The album as a whole ness,” providing the perfect to the trend. The group of 15, non, JOBA, and the ever There’s not much room for ana- reached into their former contrast to the helplessness including rappers, vocalists, illusive bearface. Memorable lyzing or interpreting the music, rap-rock roots and even presented in the other songs. producers, and art directors, are like their music, these personali- and its effects only pertain to a welcomed a collaboration of The transition of the message pushing the boundaries of the ties drive the group. Vann has specifi c mood: great music for vocals from pop-singer Sky- that someone should get help stereotypical boy band. Instead emerged as the group’s beacon driving, but I wouldn’t recom- lar Grey in “Periscope” and if something’s wrong to the of the classic pop intertwined of charisma, his laid back fl ow mend it when feeling down in a rapper Machine Gun Kelly supportive affi rmation that with almost feminine croons and silky smooth delivery of dark room. in “Sunrise Trailer Park.” one is great sends a positive like the artists before them, lines that range from drug talk Any negative criticisms Compared to many of their message for those who need BROCKHAMPTON is a group to universal issues landing him levied at Saturation II are easily other works, “Periscope” it. focused on producing hip hop on the cover of both Satura- outweighed by the crisp and provided a lighter tempo, Benevolence of the mes- suffused with incredibly varied tion projects. Even a project as fun production, the entertain- and the duet of Grey and sage aside, the album, being fl ows and universally witty lyr- boisterous as this contains some ing verses, the catchy hooks, lead vocalist Jacoby Shad- their ninth, is not nearly their ics (sometimes leaking into the tracks outlining serious subject and the fl amboyant personali- dix melded together to send best. The band is notorious realm of social issues). Meeting matters, like the homophobic ties of those behind the music. a chill down every listener’s for their experimentation, in high school, the core mem- sentiments common in hip hop, BROCKHAMPTON is one spine. “Sunrise Trailer Park,” and Shaddix even tells Blab- bers connected to the rest of the racial inequality in America, of the best alternative outlets on the other hand, presented bermouth, "We always wanna group through the KanyeToThe and even attacks on the sexual of hip hop currently, and their a more melancholy tune challenge ourselves but then fan forum. They released their harassment common in the innovative take on the genre is from the raps of MGK with also challenge our fans." The fi rst project, All American “bro” culture. These tracks, or sure to keep on pleasing, seeing lyrics such as, “But, I never album did not have as much Trash, in 2016; admittedly, sometimes single verses, are as the group’s founder, Kevin should've let my best friend of a personal touch as past the project is less than good. usually quite brief, not sending Abstract, has already confi rmed drive, 'cause he's the reason albums. Regardless, Crooked However, the group proved the lightning fast project off the Saturation III for later this year. my child will never see me Teeth exists as a wonderful their musical prowess with the sonic highway. Other songs, Saturating the market seems to alive.” addition to Papa Roach’s va- release of Saturation in the early like “JUNKY” or “SWEET,” be the only thing on the mind Many of the songs in the riety of works. Who knows, phases of 2017’s summer break. imprint their addictive and of this young and new group, album reference personal maybe the best has yet to In almost unbelievable time, the highly replayable hooks and and that is, by no means, a bad issues that listeners can re- come. sequel to their summer record verses on the listener. thing. NOVEMBER 2017 FOOD FOR THOUGHT PANTERA PAGE 20 A closer look at the local breakfast options Huskers leaves little room for lunch Chain breakfasts may minute wait-nothing when chatting with a friend or fam- yield consequences ily member-our food arrived, steaming hot and ready to eat. My fi rst few bites of their chicken and waffl es left me begging for more. I was hooked. It was clear that whoever the cook was put effort into making my dish. I asked my friend what she thought of her omelette, and her critique was just as stellar. A typical Huskers breakfast, indicated by the full plates Next, we each dug into and small check. (Photo courtesy of Yelp user Angie T.) the french toast, and again I was left amazed by the By Leon Christian Being a high schooler mixture of fl avors and tex- Natalie Andrewson depicts the breakfast war between chain Backpage Editor on a very limited budget, I tures. The sweetness of the giants in her 2015 cartoon, which appeared in Adweek.com. immediately looked at the cinnamon and brown sugar Huskers Cafe is a small prices instead of the meals, combined perfectly with the By Madison Davis Taco,” and it has a fried breakfast, brunch, and lunch but, to my surprise, almost savory fl avor of the egg coat- Staff Photographer egg as the taco shell with a restaurant located next to every entree was under $10. ing. In addition the chicken choice of bacon or sausage, the NCG theater off of Their coffee, my breakfast and waffl es were the perfect Breakfast is the most seasoned potatoes, cheese, Rockbridge Road in Stone drink of choice, was free be- mixture of sweet and salty. important meal of the day and nacho cheese sauce on Mountain. The restaurant is cause I came before 10 a.m, Once our plates were because people need the the top. This breakfast item open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. usually, it is $2.50. clear of food and our checks most nutrition to begin their has 690mg of sodium, 310g and specializes in southern Finally, I decided to try were paid, we knew it was day. Fast food restaurants calories, and 14g of protein. breakfast foods such as grits, the chicken and waffl es time to leave. My friend and serve breakfast that are Now, this item is much bet- biscuits, and eggs. ($7.15). My friend ordered I left Huskers full and ready already made warm and ter than the Monster Biscuit On my fi rst trip to this the loaded omelette and a to take on the day. The only ready, so when people are from Hardee’s because is restaurant, I was imme- glass of orange juice for a drawback to Huskers is their running late to work or has better nutrition, but diately greeted by a very total of $7.47. We shared an closing time. A closing time school, they can pick it up yogurt and granola wouldn’t friendly staff. The interior of order of french toast topped of 3 p.m. does not leave on the go. However, that hurt. Huskers was not incredibly with whipped cream for much time for students to doesn't necessarily mean Wendy’s has a breakfast fl ashy, but it did not matter dessert ($5). The total for dine after school, effectively it's the best. McDonald's panini named the “Morning because, the food was more our entire meal was $23.67. making the establishment a recently started selling 24/7 Melt Panini” which consists than enough to satisfy me. Compared to many other weekend treat that I would breakfasts because it’s their of a fried egg, bacon, toma- In no time, I was seated and chain breakfast restaurants, defi nitely recommend to any most popular items. toes, and sour dough bread. looking at a green-and-blue Huskers is very affordable. and all who are interested in Other competing com- The sandwich has 790mg of menu. After about an eight- southern breakfast cuisine. panies like Hardee’s/Carl’s sodium, 520g calories, and Jr., Taco Bell, Wendy’s,and 31g of protein. Chick-fi l-A 24-hour Metro Cafe Diner has more Chick-fi l-A felt challenged, has a simple bacon, egg, and so they thought they should cheese biscuit with 1240mg endlessly edible options than dinner add new items to their of sodium, 420g calories, was the best food I have Once the delicious smell menus. and 15g of protein. By Muskan Babwani Staff Writer ever had, but it was quite enters one’s nose, there Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr. Having these very above average and the is no guarantee that the just started selling a new unhealthy options for fast The fi rst thing one atmosphere there, with dish will last any longer. breakfast sandwich called breakfast are sometimes notices when walking in the slow and calm music, The fresh, cheese fi lled the “Monster Biscuit.” It unsettling and sometimes the Metro Diner is the really made the experience dish with tasty red sauce has bacon, a sausage patty, good. Most americans like motto: “Where the locals more entertaining. touching your tongue to ham slices, a folded egg, to eat this not so good food eat”. My pleasant visit to When I entered, I was take you to the best place two slices of cheese, and a because it’s quick and easy the restaurant proved this greeted with smiling faces of heaven. The moment homemade biscuit. It has to grab on the go, but others to be true. One does not and old, soothing music. we had a mouthful of the 2,490mg of sodium, and realize that the items are simply dine at the Metro This was the best part of food, we savored it and the normal intake a hu- terrible for you health if the Diner once. After living in the visit. Someone im- yearned for more. The spa- man should have is under have them often. this area for quite a while, mediately came to get us ghetti, the lasagna, and the 2,300mg. It has a calorie Looking at all these I was surprised that I seated and take the order. chicken fajitas all evened measurement of 880g and breakfast items, the most hadn’t been there before. Unlike some of the restau- out to be about $40 which 35g of protein. This break- healthy and nutritious would No matter what occa- rants I have been to, our isn’t quite bad keeping in fast sandwich isn’t a good be the “Naked Egg Taco” sion, this place will amaze server was very patient mind the amazing experi- item to start a long produc- from Taco Bell. All of these everyone who visits there when my family and I ence and the quantity of tive day with, considering items are not the best, but and their taste buds. The asked him to wait, while the food. it makes up all of a human's they sure do taste good and food is quite delicious and we decided what to order. I would recommend sodium intake before the get served quickly. Sadly, worth trying at least once. We went for dinner, so we Metro Diner to every food day has even started yet. they aren't the best option. To prove this, the Metro ordered the lasagna which lover out there. It is a very High sodium can raises If someone is looking for a Diner has received mul- was $13, the spaghetti soothing and tasty place people's blood pressures, cheat day treat, the “Mon- tiple awards that shows which was $9, and the to visit. True to it’s name, which can lead to heart ster Biscuit” would be great! its popularity amongst chicken fajitas which was the diner is open 24 hours disease and higher chances It has more fat and grease people, including the best $14 . The taste of every- a day, making for some of having a stroke. than previously thought pos- breakfast place and many thing was quite good, interesting experiences no Taco Bell released an sible to fi nd on a breakfast more. I wouldn’t say it especially the lasagna. matter the time of day. item called “Naked Egg sandwich. NOVEMBER 2017 SPORTS FEATURES PANTERA PAGE 21 Gast takes athletic director position November 2017 game dates coaches and student ath- FOOTBALL:F letes, helping them with - Fri, Nov. 3, Varsity vs. Central Gwinnett all problems or situations. - Fri, Nov. 10, Varsity vs. Newton “Coach Gast has really supported everything that we have wanted to do on BASKETBALL:B cross country,” said Coach Demarest, the head cross - Wed, Nov. 8, Boys Varsity vs. Therrell country coach. “He is reallyy great to work with.” - Tue, Nov. 14, Boys JV vs. Shiloh Before his current role, - Wed, Nov. 15, Boys JV vs. Brookwood Gast spent 15 years coach- ing and teaching. He startedd - Fri, Nov. 17, Girls Varsity vs. Newton out at Clinch County High School his fi rst year out - Sat, Nov. 18, Boys Varsity vs. Redan Athletic director, Gast, smiles at the new possibilities of im- of college. After this, he - Sat, Nov. 18, Girls Varsity vs. Forest Park proving the athletic programs. (Photo by Jennaya Montoya) coached college basketball By Marie Stanford into his role. “I was re- at Valdosta State for 8 years - Mon, Nov. 20, Girls Varsity vs. M.L. King News Editor & Business ally excited. This has been and Southeastern Louisiana Manager something I have wanted University for 2, before - Tue, Nov. 28, Boys JV vs. Meadowcreek to do and it’s a great step returning to his teaching - Tue, Nov. 28, Boys Varsity vs. Meadowcreek Nearly four years ago, for me and my career” says career at Parkview. “I grew Coach Nick Gast signed Gast. “I was also nervous. up playing every sport as up for a program Gwinnett Whitley was a fantastic a child. I always knew I County offers for aspir- director and really set the wanted this to be a huge ing athletic administrators. bar high.” part of my life,” says Gast. Knowing this was a career As an athletic director, “When I knew I wasn’t go- choice he wanted to consid- Gast’s role is to make sure ing to pursue sports profes- er down the line, Gast went all athletic programs run sionally, I decided to be a through the program and smoothly. He is in charge coach instead.” thoroughly enjoyed it. of all budgeting, schedul- Gast is enjoying his new Last year, long time ath- ing, and transportation for position and hopes to make letic director Mark Whitley sports team, as well as the the motto “Using athletics retired and it worked out supervising Parkview’s to teach life lessons” come perfectly for Gast to step coaches. Gast serves the alive. Girls create a more gender equal wrestling team hasn’t been easy. She says “Despite this, I made it work for me. Wrestling is something I love,” she remarked. Boone also believes it is important for girls to re- alize the sport isn’t only open to boys. “Wrestling has be- come its own home to me. The coaches are ac- tually really supportive,” states Boone. Boone is also excited for the up- coming season and can’t wait to compete. “Since I’m a dual student, wrestling is something that definitely keeps me attached to Parkview With many challenges on the mats, girl wrestlers try to make wrestling a unisex sport. (Photo by Hannah Campbell) and reminds me of my By Sarah Khorasi nicknamed Sophie, has don’t have too many recruiting girl wrestlers roots.” Sports Editor been wrestling for two girls on their teams. for the upcoming sea- In addition to bring- Wrestling has always years at Parkview. Wrestling girls also have son and wishes for more ing her back to Parkview, been known to gener- Wrestling itself is to work twice as hard girls to attempt the sport. Boone feels wrestling ally encompass how a very difficult sport to make it a career and The practices for boys also keeps her grounded well males battle other to pursue. Of course, simply gain respect from and girls are at the same in all that she does. She males. However, while Parkview is all for the their opponent and fel- time, and tournaments has bittersweet feelings this sport is predomi- gender equality status. low teammates. are the same. Parkview is about leaving Parkview’s nantly male dominated, Wrestling as a girl comes The head coach of trying to make wrestling wrestling team. She Parkview’s very own with many challenges wrestling, Matthew a sport a unisex sport. wishes she could con- Sophie Boone, a senior, such as being accepted Elakatt, has been trying Elakatt says, “Sarah is tinue to train with her has taken up the sport. and being able to actual- to get more of a gender one of the few girls com- coaches, but she also has She has defied society’s ly compete against other equal team in the years peting in wrestling.” greater things awaiting standards. Sarah Boone, girls as most schools to come. He has been Boone admits it her in the future. NOVEMBER 2017 WORLDWIDE SPORTS PANTERA PAGE 22 Cross country bids adieu to strong senior runners

Cross country runners vigorously train in preparation for their next big championship race. (Photo courtesy of Jonathan Musher and Cris Tasker) By Kalee Wiley took 18th place out of 38 placement qualify them to By running at slower pace, seniors next year on the Entertainment Editor schools. Although the boys go to the State Champion- it gives the runners control girl’s team. This means lacked their number one ships. over their speed in races. Ad- that the coaches are start- One foot after another, runner in the Berry Invite, For Cross Country to ditionally, many of them run ing to make the sopho- Cross-Country runners Christian Corsello due to become this successful in the woods to give them a mores runners take a more race long distance to the sickness, Bryce Thomas, this season, they had to break from just running on active role in the team for fi nish line. The Parkview Tristan Autry, Marquis endure many strenuous the fl at track. Running on next year for the newer Cross Country Varsity boys’ Lynch, Jared Causey, and practices. The teams typi- hard fl at surfaces can give members. team received a victory at Zach Gooch were able to cally practice every day the runners more stress in Ashby said, “So it’s the Peachtree Ridge Stage lead the boys. Andrea Plous- of the school week. Junior their joints, leading to ankle about bring that young Races and Area Champion- sard, Kendal Sparks, Abby Abigail Harvey said, “We sprains and knee pains. On talent and getting them to ships. Cobb, and Elise Musser led usually run a mile to warm Mondays and Thursdays, take a leadership role.” The team was able to the girls for the competi- up our bodies before we they practice at Deshong For the boys, they have come on top over 17 other tive fi eld. The head coach is start doing drills.” Park near Yellow River. made victories with their schools at the Peachtree Mike Demarest with Dawn On Tuesdays, Wednes- As the season ends, a runners. Demarest has Ridge Stage Races. This Ashby, Richard King, and days, and Fridays, the team problem arises for next year. stated that the JV team is victory is their fi rst invi- Jason Fisher as his assistant stays at Parkview, where For the girl’s team, all the the best team Parkview tational win for the team. coaches. In the Area Cham- they do speed workouts, seniors Ploussard and Cobb has so far. Next year, the At the Berry Invite, the pionships, the boys made which helps the runners will be graduating this year, coaches hope to improve boys took 10th place out fourth place and the girls run at a slower pace than leaving only the sopho- in their races for the boys 40 schools, and the girls made ninth place. The boys’ they are used to in races. mores left so there will be no and girls team. Close steal by Broncos By Sarah Khorasi Parkview had managed to Sports Editor tie the game in the fourth On October 20, Parkview quarter with the score set at Panthers lined up on the 27-27 but lost the lead when stadiums dressed in pink Brookwood’s kicker made a ready to witness the big- fi eld goal making the core gest rivalry of the season. 30-27. Parkview and Brookwood Th e plays made were have a history of a rivalry. spontaneous despite the loss Th e overall game’s score and helped the comeback of was 27-30 with the Broncos Parkview’s points. Christian taking the win. In the fi rst Malloy, running back, made quarter, both Brookwood a 24 yard run. Tommy Rog- and Parkview scored a ers, strong safety, followed touchdown making their with a 43 yard run. Fred score 7-7. In second quar- Payton, quarterback, made ter, Brookwood had gained an 18 yard pass to William the upper hand and scored Marshall, wide receiver. two touchdowns, and Payton then made a 15 yard stepped up their defense so pass to Jamal Copeland, Parkview could not score. wide receiver. Payton made Th is put the overall score a 17 yard pass to Copeland. at 7-21. In the third quar- Th e ball was fumbled shortly ter, Parkview attempted to aft er. Payton made a 10 yard gain a lead on the rivals, run. Payton threw a 34 yard scoring 12 points with two touchdown pass to Miles touchdowns but no kick- Marshall, wide receiver. In ing points. Parkview also the end, Payton made two stepped up the defense this touchdowns, Miles Marshall quarter to ensure Brook- made one touchdown, and wood would not score. William Marshall made one Th is put the score at 19-21. touchdown. NOVEMBER 2017 PANTHER SPORTS PANTERA PAGE 23 Varisty softball dominates on and off the fi eld fl ourished while her perse- 1st round of the Georgia on the softball team verance helped sharpen her High School Association have the opportunity skills. Since then, Turnbull (GHSA) State Softball to pursue their love for has been named fi rst-team Playoffs against Newton on the sport beyond high All-County by the Daily October 12th, winning both school. Currently, four Post as a sophomore and games with scores of 8-5 girls in the senior class a junior after hitting .359 and 12-6 and advancing to have verbally commit- with 23 RBIs and attaining the Sweet Sixteen. Players ted to playing softball 23 runs scored and 17 sto- anticipated playing South in college and will sign len bases. In addition, she Forsyth in the 2nd round on November 15th at the has been named First-team of the GHSA State Soft- Signing Ceremony held All-County selection by the ball Playoffs on October in the cafeteria. Hannah Gwinnett Diamond Club 18th. The team won both Turnbull has committed for the past three seasons, games with scores of 7-1 to Georgia Tech, Destiny second-team All-State in and 5-4. On October 27th, Beckham has committed Class AAAAAAA by the the girls competed in the to Delaware State, Denise Georgia Athletics Coaches Elite Eight again Collins Teague has committed Association in 2016, and Hill in the fi rst round with a to Kennesaw State, and Scholar Athlete for the past score of 8-3. However, the Mackenzie Michels has three varsity seasons. Lady Panthers lost against committed to Georgia Hannah Turnbull thrives on the fi eld because of her pas- Turnbull attributes her love Kennesaw Mountain in the College. sion for softball. (Photo Courtesy of Jeffrey Robinson) for softball to the people- second round with a score No matter what life By Thuy Pham considers her sister. “Soft- coaches, players, and of 5-6. throws at them, these ath- Editor-in-Chief ball is my safe place,” college athletes who have Ultimately, the team letes will thrive. Whether When people look at said Turnbull, “when I’m implemented their knowl- fi nished 6th in the state it’s playing softball in senior Hannah Turnbull, having a bad day, I just get edge into her. “Softball with an overall score of 23- college or practicing until the fi rst feature they notice on the fi eld, and it’s like has allowed me to meet 10. “To me, every game is 6:00 PM, they will con- is her serene and radiant everything is fi ne again.” a bunch of new people,” special,” said head softball tinue to push themselves smile. But behind that Since the age of six when said Turnbull, “I take the coach Justin Bishop, “any- to new heights and chase tranquility is someone who she begged her parents to knowledge that people put time you get the opportu- their dreams. “As a coach, has tackled challenges on play the sport, Turnbull into me, and I put it into nity to play, it’s very im- watching them succeed and off the fi eld. However, remembers her love for other girls, so that’s re- portant and special because and do things that they’ve Turnbull has coped with softball and the feelings ally exciting to try to give you never know when it’s worked on is the best,” her adversities through her associated with hitting the back.” going to be your last time said Bishop, “I really en- passion for softball and ball for the fi rst time. As The varsity softball as an athlete.” joy and love the girls that her teammates who she she got older, her talent team competed in the However, some girls I get to work with.” HUMANS OF PARKVIEW By Leon C. Christian “Birds of a feather fl ock together.” ing to both Randolph and Grist, it is awarded the spots, but Grist and this statement couldn’t be any clear that band has strengthened Randolph were both awarded with more true for seniors TK Allen their friendship, and taught them a posiƟ on. Randolph (right) and Leila Grist many valuable lessons. Grist says Together they lead the (leŌ ). Both Grist and Randolph that during her transiƟ on from band to win two fi rst- are drum majors in Parkview’s middle to high school, Parkview’s place Ɵ tles this school marching band andd have annual summer band camp brought year and a third fi rst been members ofof her closer to the other members of place Ɵ tle last year. the bandnd since their the marching band. Randolph agrees Grist and Ran- freshmanan years. TheyThey saying that “...even though it’s cliche, dolph can be becamee iinterestednterested we’re a family” and that being described as in bandd inin in band has been “very two bubbly the 8th rewarding.” Dur- personaliƟ es ing both girls’ that are not only Sopho- fun to talk to, more year, but also they real- fun to be grade ized they around. as mem-m- wanted to be Both ladies bers more involved in are extraor- of the the acƟ vity they dinary lead- Trickumm loved, so both ers, and that Middle SSchoolchool Randolph and Grist has been pep bandnd and decided to audiƟ on as proven by decidedd to pur- drum majors the next year. the success sue the acƟ vity At the Ɵ me there were only two of Parkview’s marching further in high posiƟ ons open, and it was un- band this past compeƟ - school. AŌ er talk- heard of that two juniors would be Ɵ on season.

Keith Wil- Brandy Le is a Senior liams, a Sophomore here at at Parkview High school, Parkview, has been running and she is extremely track since he was in the involved in the Parkview eighth grade. Williams community. says that the sport has She is the Vice President taught him a lot about of Beta Club and HOSA himself. In addiƟ on, and a member of the Williams says that 2017-2018 Student track coach Henson Council. has made an immense In addition, she won first place at the 2017 impact on his life saying Holy Martyrs of Viet- that Hensonmade him not nam Catholic Church only “into a beƩ er athlete, MISS TEEN pageant. but also into a beƩ er man.” Talking to Brandy, it’s Williams also says his friends hard to not become play an important role in his enchanted with her life, and that his mom is con- bubbly personality and stantly supporƟ ng him. colorful disposition.