THE INCREDIBLE HAWK VOLUME 15, ISSUE 4 LLOYD C. BIRD HIGH SCHOOL MAY, 2013

L. C. Bird recognizes top 13 students Our retiring in the Senior class of 2013 teachers say By: Heing Leng The top 13 students of the 2013 assignments,” said Brianna Doug- goodbye Bird Senior class are: Angela Allen, las. The students did not achieve By: Christan Rist AWS Al-Nigrish, Sarah Cham- Not only are the top 13 students their ranks with ease; they also berlain, Brianna Douglas, Alex conscious about their academics, faced challenges throughout their When Mr. Hetterich, Mrs. Frljuckic, Virginia Goff, Cathe- they also have personal motiva- school year. Bolton, Mr. Gregory, Mr. rine Grimes, Destiny “Keeping up with my Shurlds, and Mrs. Blankenbe- Hairfield, Shelton Ham- grades in AP classes is cler, re- ilton, Kamaria Harris, definitely challenging. tire this Hieng Leng, Kimberly There’s no such thing as year, they Point, and Christan Rist. beauty sleep,” said Kim- take 181 Being at the top of a berly Point. combined class is an honor that As graduation approach- years of illustrates hard work es, students reflect on experi- and dedication. their 4 years of high school ence with “I feel great about my and their accomplish- them. accomplishments be- ments. Making the choice to leave cause I definitely worked “Being in the rank the school was difficult and hard to get where I am,” among 12 other accom- became the beginning of a jour- said Destiny Hairfield. plished students show that ney. They will be leaving be- It takes time, commit- I’m a hardworking and hind students with whom and ment, and prioritizing determined person,” said teachers they have shared for students to achieve Angela Allen. many memories. their high rank within their tions that pushes them. Ranking in the top 13 is a step- “I spent my entire first year class. “I’m motivated to maintain my ping stone to greater academic of teaching holding onto my “I use a planner or a calendar to rank and succeed academically success for these students in the chin, because I was a nervous keep track of my deadlines. This because I want to get a scholar- future. wreck,” method helps me organize my ship,” said Virginia Goff. said Mrs. Bolton, English Although NHS inducts new members to the society making the By: Christan Rist choice to retire hours of community service,” Barts, John Bellflower, Brandon proved In March, 32 members were in- Botset, Rashon Britt, Alex Cejka, said chairman, Ms. Hackett. difficult, becoming a teacher ducted into the National Honor’s Austin Davis, Trevor Dyke, Span- Society. These dan Fadnis, Krysten was not hard for them. Wheth- students were Fideli, Evan Fitts, Jack- er it was helping youth or the inducted based on son Gillie, Adam Glymph, need to provide teenagers with a GPA of 3.6, be- Mitchell Heath, Juliana a good education, they knew ing active in at Hybner, Tyler Luster, this career would be their call- Jesse Medlin, Adam ing. least one in school Morrissett, Ayanna Pat- “Whenever I get thank you and one out of terson, Bailey Payne, school extracurric- Nicholas Possumato, emails from students I’ve ular activity, and Jacob Roberts, Benjamin taught having at least ten Rogers, Brandon Sasser, before hours of communi- Gregory Schott, Cooper after so ty service done. Stewart, Danielle Stith, Michael many Inductees include: Angela Allen, Tatum, Quentin Turner, Nathalie “It was wonderful to see all the years, I Tobias Barth, Cameron Underwood, and Zachary Winter. students ready to become mem- feel very bers, and it really made me feel happy,” proud of our school for having What is Inside… said Mr. Shurlds, such talented students,” said president Janhavi Giribhattanav- math  High School memories ar. There are moments during a Not only are there require-  Senior Superlatives teacher’s career that are just so ments to get into NHS, but there  Sports MVPs special to them that they won’t ever be able to forget when are also requirements to stay in.  College acceptances “Once you’re in NHS you will Last Wills and Testaments need to obtain an additional 40  Continued on page 2.

NEWS Page 2 Language societies welcome new inductees The Junior By: Spencer Sabet Marshalls The L.C. Bird World Lan- were featured. French teacher traveling. guage Department held its Mademoiselle Carr, Spanish Current members of the five are selected annual Honor Society Induction teacher Senor Nicolas, and Latin world language honor societies By: Lizzie Marrufo Ceremony, welcom- then came to the ing 27 members of front of the room in Fifty-five juniors will serve as the Bird Chapters turn to induct the junior marshalls for the 2013 of the National new members. With commencement celebration. Spanish, French, each induction, the It is a title of junior marshall German, Japanese, new members were is an honor associated with and Latin Honor given a memento, hard with and dedication to Societies. such as a medal or L. C. Bird “It’s not just about certificate, and were "Juniors get chosen to help whether you have asked to recite a out with the whole graduation A’s,” said Spanish pledge in their lan- process and more," said Mrs. teacher Senora guage of study. Clark. Luqman. “We also “I like Japanese The marshalls selected is honor sticking to a because it’s some- based on academic success and language.” thing different, that teacher recommendation. Mar- The ceremony began with teacher Mrs. Hicks, as well as not everyone knows,” said Evan shalls in pale blue robes will introductions by Bird Chapter senior Evan Fitts and Jordan Fitts, new member of The Na- assist at the senior awards Spanish Honor Society presi- Burt, each spent time talking tional Japanese Honor Society. ceremony, at the senior picnic, dent Catherine Grimes, after about the value of travel abroad at Baccalaureate, and at Com- which five keynote speakers and their experiences with mencement.

Hairfield and Brown valued as Continued from page 1

Bird 2013 Students of the Year students repay the favor of By: Spencer Sabet appreciation. “My wedding was really spe- cial, some of my former stu- Senior Destiny Hairfield and Achieving such academic suc- dents freshman Nadia Brown have cess as these students have is came from Marshalls selected for 2013 been selected as LC Bird’s Stu- hard work, and requires sacrifice. all over are: Kimerlyn Abel, Shelby Al- dents of the Year for 2012-2013. In Hairfield’s case, she enjoys the coun- bertson, Diamonique Anderson, Each year, Bird selects two bowling and field hockey, but has try to Brenna Ansbro, Matthew Ar- Students for this award— one never been able to play a school- watch me mantrout, Odysseus Aerson, from the senior class, and one sponsored sport, for fear it would and Mar- Kenneth Atkins, Tyler Atkinson, from the interfere garet get Quinn Beecroft, Brandon Botset, under- with her married,” Rashon Britt, Leohana Carrera, classes. academics. said Mr. Lorraine Castleman, Alex Cejka, Student of Brown and Gregory. Austin Davis, Trevor Dyke, Span- the Year Hairfield dan Fadnis, Edwin Farinacci, Many of the teachers have requires not both have Krysten Fideli, Krystal Franklin, mixed emotions about retire- just exem- high aspira- Elizabeth Gallagher, Jasleen Gill, ment. They will be leaving be- plary tions for Jackson Gillie, Adam Glymph, hind a classroom and trading it grades, but their future Mitchell Heath, Richard Hender- for a relax- a high careers— son, Kaila Hill, Julia Hybner, ing day on standing Hairfield Barry Joyner, Joseph Kuzma, the beach Rebekah Martin, Caleb McNeely, among all plans to “I opened Jessie Meager, Adam Morrisett, the students major in the automo- Sade Moses, Kara Moten, at Bird. It is General tive pro- Shalimar Parham, Nick Pos- a great honor. Biosciences at Virginia Tech. As a gram here sumato, Enrique Perez-Osbourne, Both Hairfield and Brown freshman, Brown is unsure where and next Amanda Pyle, Mary Ramsey, were initially surprised to learn she wants to attend college, but year it’s Benjamin Rogers, Brandon that they had won such an she loves nursing, and knows she closing down, so it makes me Sasser, Gregory Schott, Nichelle honor. wants to go in that direction. sad to think future students Scott, Jacob Stech, Julia Stech, “I always put education first Along with honor, Hairfield and Jordan Stephens, Danielle Smith, won’t have this opportunity ,” because it is my responsibility," Brown each feel a strong sense of Micheal Tatum, Natalie Under- said Mr. Hetterich. said Hairfield. pride of being named Student of wood, Sebastian Vincent, and

the Year. Zachary Vincent. NEWS Page 3 Hoffner is Bird’s Teacher of the Year Senior Editor By: Hieng Leng

Math teacher Ms. Ann Ms. Hoffner’s consistency helps said Ms. Hoffner. Hoffner has been named Teach- her control her classes. Ms. Hoffner has been teach- er of the Year for 2013. ing for 19 years, and is now in “There are many terrif- her fifth year teaching at Bird. ic teachers here at L.C. “I had a great experience Bird, and it’s an honor teaching at Bird so far; it’s like that I am being recog- a family here,” said Ms. nized for the award. I Hoffner. feel that I need to live up Ms. Hoffner decided on her to the expectation that teaching career during her comes with the title,” years at Holy Family High said Ms. Hoffner. School. Ms. Hoffner is dedicat- “When I was in the NHS in ed to finding new teach- my high school, I had tutored ing methods to accom- some students, and I became modate her students’ interested in teaching others needs. since then,” said Ms. Hoffner. “My method changes She earned her Bachelor’s Co-News Editor every year depending on the “I have a high expectation Degree from Adelphi Universi- Governor’s Academy for Engi- students’ reactions to the les- from my students; I’m trying to ty; she continued her study and sons,” said Ms. Hoffner. equip my students with the graduated with a Master’s De- neering Studies, Latin Club Maintaining a functioning math skills they need as well as gree from the University of member and President, Nation- improving their work ethics,” Rhode Island. al Latin Honors Society, Team America Rocketry Challenge 2011, Webmaster for LC Bird- Clarke and class officers begins their AFA Aerospace Club preparation for the graduation By: Catherine Grimes Senior Editor As seniors send off their shopping, and one hour imple- tears that go in to making Graduation invitations, prepa- menting. I couldn't even put a Graduation the event that it is, rations for graduation and oth- number of hours on gradua- the reward is worth the hard er senior activities are being tion,” said senior class repre- work. finalized. sentative Mrs. Clarke. “The most emotional and The Senior Class officers and Not only is there a lot of plan- exciting part of graduation is Sponsor are working out the ning that goes into graduation when the teachers make a re- final rough spots after count- and senior events, but there is ceiving line for the seniors to less hours of work to make recess through at the very the ceremony run without end ‘sending them on their incident. way’ -I'm getting chills just “Right now we’re having thinking about it ,” said meetings to decide on small Clarke. details such as the programs The President of the Senior that are handed out to Class, as well as working on guests when they arrive,” graduation preparations, will said senior secretary Kim- be making preparations of mie Point. her own. Despite the proficiency “I will be doing a speech at Co- News Editor with which the ceremony is graduation, so I’m making carried out, planning gradua- a lot of help from faculty. sure that will be properly Multiple productions. President tion is a taxing and time con- “At the most basic breakdown done,” said president Ebonee of TRI-M Music Honor Society, suming occupation. Dr. Hebert, Ms. Westra and Valdiri. Co-President of National Span- “It is a constant planning Mrs. Blanton are my direct With plans in their final stag- ish Honor Society, Secretary of process. It's impossible to put a contacts administratively, and es, and the school year reaching International Thespian Society, count of the hours I put in total, then Ms. Graham will be in its end, all the hard work that member of the Gay-Straight for example - a senior social charge of the Junior Mar- went into graduation will pave Alliance. probably takes an hour of plan- shalls,” said Clarke. the way for a smooth transition ning, two, three hours of Despite the blood, sweat, and into the world. FEATURES Page 4

Seniors reflect on events of high school years Senior Editor By: Austin Shakespeare and Ryan Harris

These are the Top 13 events March 11th, 2011—Boys Bas- April 29th, 2011—Royal wed- that have occurred in the last ketball goes to State Champion- ding of Prince William and four years since the class of ship. Kate Middleton. 2013 has been in high school.

October 28th, 2012—Super January 20th, 2009—Barack storm Sandy slams the North- Obama inaugurated as the 44th east and mid-Atlantic states. President of the U.S.

December 14th, 2012—Sandy April 26th, 2009—Swine Flu Hook Elementary School shoot- declared public health emer- ing in Newtown, CT. gency

December 22nd, 2012—The June 25th, 2009— Michael world did not end. Jackson, the King of Pop, dies.

December 8th, 2012—Bird’s January 12th, 2010— football team wins the State Devastating earthquake hits Co-Editor-in-Chief Championship. hard in Haiti. April 15th, 2013—Two bombs Co-Editor-in-chief of The In- explode at the finish of the June 10th, 2013—Class of 2013 credible Hawk. April 2nd, 2010— BP massive Boston Marathon killing 3 and graduates at L.C.Bird oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. injuring hundreds.

Students plan their lives after L.C. Bird

Members of the Class of 2013 have committed to the follow- Old Dominion ing colleges and universities. Jonah Wright, Sammie Gomez- Vega, C.J. Alred, and Bria Gary Virginia Tech Caitlin Schoemmell, Tim James Madison Cejka, Evan Fitts, Kendall Catherine Grimes Seeley, Destiny Hairfield, Alec Beaudet, Chase Shipp, Tyler University of Wingen, Tobias Barth, Camer- California on Kaufmann, Andrea Picco Heing Leng Alex Frljuckic, Alec Beaudet, Radford Virginia Commonwealth Yatharth Shukla, Palmer Allecia Taylor, Zachary Simpson, University of Virginia Bree Brown , Abigail Blaha Flipse, and Ayanna Patterson NaQuasia Dickerson, Camille Sean-Randall Thompson, Court- Jaz Harnal and Bailey Payne Spencer, Abed Adawi, Luis ney Fowler, and Daniel Yoon Clemson Barquero, Cuera Newby, Zach Cooper Stuart Howard University Evitts, Spencer Sabet, Chey- Louisiana State Juanye Williams enne Brumfield, Kimmie Point, Longwood Lionel Williams Himali Patel, Hemisha Patel,

Monica Story, April Andrews Bryant & Stratton Elizabeth Cosner, Stephen Sarah Ramey, Kristin Samer Richard Bland Ba-Shanti McDougald Wilson, Ashley Williams, Ca- Katlin Oliver, Garrett Abel, James Akright mille Spencer, Luis Barquero, Maddie Elder, and Shelton and Ridge Shepherd Hamilton Lynchburg Alex Vaughan and Jordan Payne NC A&T Jeffrey Pointer, Tarik Wallace Norfolk Kia Henderson John Tyler Kenya Feggins, Nelly Gonza- Randolph Macon lez, and Tori Nettleton Sarah Mills FEATURES Page 5 Seniors recall events ff high school Senior Editor

As senior year comes to a close, superior rating this season and “Field hockey, winning our last students reflect on their most waiting for our score with Evan game it was our first win in 4 memorable moments of high Fitts,” said Kendall Seeley years!,” said senior Ginny Goff school. “Performing in the Legally “I broke my leg playing football Blonde musical,” said senior my junior year and missed a Allecia Taylor month of school,” said Drew De- fibaugh “Seeing fire dance to the beat of songs during our AP physics “Taking over Chik-fil-a on Fri- experiment,” said senior Hieng days before games yelling Leng “Ayyee” to everybody that walked in,” said Lionel Williams “Doing a barrel roll into Mr. “Tripping over one of the gar- “When we won states for the first Stoll’s class at the sound of the den walls in the Courtyard,” Features Editor time in history. Walking on that late bell,” said Garret Abel said senior Catherine Grimes Varsity Field Hockey Captain, field was epic!” said Gary Dorsey “Having a mullet for a whole Key Club Treasurer and Vice week sophomore year,” said “At cheering practice and our President, Tri-M Secretary, “Supporting our basketball team senior Ryan Harris coach, Ms. Hailstock breaking NHS, HOSA President, Show my freshmen year at the Siegel out dancing while the whole Choir, Reflections, Engineering Center,” said Fredo Wilson “Getting engaged at prom,” said boys basketball team was be- Program, Tech Center nursing senior Maddie Elder hind her without her knowing,” program. “When the marching band got a said senior Kia Henderson

Norfolk State Liberty Jay Anderson. Keonia Senior Chalkley, and Kia Henderson Christan Rist Calendar Florida Institute of William and Mary Technology Janhavi Giribhattaavar Kevin Quigley  Senior picnic 6pm – 8pm Some seniors have planned to on May 22nd Coastal Carolina serve their country by joining a Penn State branch of the armed forces.  Senior exemptions University James Kurdziel announced on May 23rd – Erica Skinner U.S. Marine Corps 24th

VMI Cameron Barts and Jose Ayala Mississippi State Levi Foreman  Senior trip to Busch Gar- University Navy dens on May 24th Ginny Goff Randolph-Macon Mike Aldridge

Diana Dannouf and Sarah Mills  Senior Awards Ceremony Messiah College Army at 8am on May 29th John Harro Georgia Tech Zachary Simpson, Michael Adam Baechler Baccalaureate at 2 pm at Carter, and Cecilia Perales  Southside Church of the Averett University Nazarene on June 2nd Ayana Artopee  Graduation Practice at George Mason 1pm – 4pm on June 7th Jordan Gadson  Graduation at 7 pm on Belmont June 10th at the Sigel Angie Allen Center

Art Institute Joi Avie and Destiny Volkman FEATURES Page 6

College Students dazzle at One Night in Paris By: Emilee Parham roommates Dresses dazzled, tuxe- dos wowed, prom-goers Ryan Harris and April to avoid learned how to Dougie, Andrews were then By: Christian Rist and the electric slide lit dubbed L.C. Bird royal- up the dance floor at ty. As seniors go off to college, Bird’s prom, One Night “I can’t describe the they face the unexpected; in Paris. Prom was held excitement, they’re stepping into a new on a Saturday night at I’ll remember it for the world. Dealing with a room- the Indian Cultural rest of my life,” said mate can either be really excit- Center with a Parisian senior April Andrews ing or turn out horribly. There theme. “I’m just glad that I are signs that you should know “I thought prom went didn’t trip.” indicating that you need a new great,” said teacher As the night continued roommate, and quick. Mrs. O’Shea “everybody ladies lost their shoes “Ask yourself, is your room- behaved and had fun.” and the gentlemen mate capable of having a nor- The night kicked off ditched their coats to mal human conversation? Do with the senior walk, as dance, some students they have any concept of hy- the seniors strutted in spent their time taking giene? If they don’t, it’s time to style across the stage, sill pictures in the photo get out,” said teacher Mr. parents were there with camer- booth, while others mingled Mackinnon. as in hand. Although around the refreshments Sometimes friends end up the cherished senior table waiting for the going to the same college and walk almost didn’t right song to jump on think it would be awesome to make it to prom night. the dance floor. be roommates, but sooner or Originally, the senior When the night came later spending all that study walk was scheduled out to a close other students time with your BFF will turn due to the time to go kept the party going at out horribly. Remember when through all the seniors. the Cultural Center at your mother would tell you that “Parents were confused, the after prom breakfast too much of a good thing will so we decided to have “The Skyhawk Bistro”. make you sick, this can apply to the senior walk back,” There were plenty of your college roommate too. said teacher Mrs. casino themed games for “I liked having a new room- O’Shea. students to play and mate every year. After about Midway through the everyone got a hot two or three months they start night Prom King and breakfast, but there to get on your nerves, so it’s Queen were announced were also door prizes to nice to have a fresh start every by junior class President, Mi- go around. year,” said teacher Mr. Wagner. chael Tatum. Think of the little habits that don’t annoy you, but might disturb others. All that tooth- paste you collect at the bottom of your sink might be just fine by you, but your suitemates might not appreciate your sign of hygiene. Some roommates can even be downright nasty. “You shouldn’t have small armies of pest patrolling your dorm,” said Mr. MacKinnon. Whether it’s spending too much time with your closest BFF in a tiny college dorm, or leaving your hair plastered on the shower curtains, leaving home and moving in with a stranger is going to be a new experience. Keep your room clean and your hair to yourself and you should be just fine.

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Winterguard Copacabana: Senior Editor beats Longwood at competition The Spring Musical By: Catherine Grimes

L.C. Bird’s Winterguard com- peted in their last competition of the season in Raleigh, North Carolina. Many Virginia teams competed, including collegiate level teams. The team won an award for their performance at the com- petition in Chesapeake, and finished out their season by scoring 65 points out of the 100 available in Raleigh. Student Culture

Vice President of the Interna- tional Thespian Society, Vice President of the GSA, member “I’ve had my fill of being good, the angel of my neighborhood.” of Skyhawk Actors Guild, Prom Copacabana was this year’s spring musical, with senior Ryan Harris King and actor in all of the playing as Tony Forte and sophomore Madison Roth as Lola Lamar. productions. The show consisted of pirates, kidnapping, and falling in love.

Points for the team were awarded for performance, drill, how the music goes with the Bird participates in Fine Arts festival routine, and execution of their By: Catherine Grimes techniques. “One of the challenges of People from all over the coun- schools” said senior Keith the artwork. Then we took it to Winterguard is having to think ty came to the Fine Arts Festi- Bahm. Clover Hill, and put it up on about all of the new choreogra- val at Clover Hill. Bird’s art Exhibits for each school were the boards” said senior Destiny phy we learned and having to students, particularly the Na- set up Friday and Saturday, Hairfield. apply it” said junior Deja tional Art Honor Society mem- showing off the talent from Many pieces are considered Jefferson. bers and art-class seniors, were around the county. The Bird but only a few can go to the asked to Fine Arts submit a Festival. work to “[The showcase. teachers] Works like to range from focus on mediums NAHS, like paint, whoever sculpture, is a good photography, student, and painted works windows; the really possibilities hard, and are as differ- creates ent and great widely pieces” ranged as said sen- the students ior pho- producing tography them. participants readied the dis- student Amanda Groves. “I was excited to appreciate the play. The NAHS president, As well as visual art, many artwork of other high schoolers. Destiny Hairfield explained the performances took place at the After seeing what the students process. Festival, including a one act at Bird can do, I couldn’t wait “We painted the display boards, performed by Bird’s own Thes- to see the pieces from other and the art teachers selected pian Society. STUDENT CULTURE Page 8 Library cel- Stephany Dominquez Senior Editor ebrates bakes the best in state Bard at Bird By: Amanda Sanford By: Ryan Harris Sophomore Stephany culinary portfolio. Dominquez competed in the “My portfolio consisted of a In celebration of William Culinary Arts- Decorated Cake career plan, resume, and exam- Shakespeare’s birthday, the STAR event at the FCCLA ples of previous work,” said second annual Bard at Bird State Leadership and Recogni- Dominquez was held in the library. The tion Conference She went librarians, along with some in VA Beach. above and be- other L.C. Bird staff members, Not only did yond with the dressed up and taught students Stephany win preparation by about life in the Shakespearean “Best in State” taking her time era. but also a $2500 on the cake. “We wanted to do something in scholarship With the theme to get students interested in money to the of spring, she learning, and all grade levels Culinary Insti- set out to chal- cover Shakespeare,” said Eng- tute of Virginia. lenge herself lish teacher Mrs. O’Shea. “It feels really with floral de- Newspaper Artist good to win such tails. an award,” said “It took me Member of Tri-M, Ultimate sophomore about three Frisbee player, Winter guard, Stephany Dominquez. “It also weeks to make the flowers lead- Marching and concert band feels good to win $100 for our ing up to the day of the compe- clarinet, and member of the culinary program at bird.” tition, and I started the cake National Art Honor Society. In order to participate in the two days before,” said competition, students had to Dominquez. meet certain criteria. The cake She plans on challenging they made had to be 10 inches herself by making a layered deep and they had to create a tiered cake on Mother’s Day. Spring concerts rock the auditorium By: Kara Moten and Amanda Sanford

The chorus spring concert is senior slideshow, and I know The bands that will be per- practically here! It’s coming up it’s going to put us in tears,” forming received its 15th honor Mr. Banister demonstrates the use of at the end of May. said senior Coronda Colbert. band title by getting all superi- weapons and items. “I feel very nervous about my The seniors will sing their or ratings at their last competi- Students had the opportunity first spring concert, but excited song called, “You’ll Never Walk tion. to learn about medicine, weap- at the same time,” said fresh- Alone”, during the senior “It feels good to leave Bird man Denise Mallory. behind with a lasting legacy of ons, and architecture. Students slideshow, while their baby and even had the chance to take Concert Choir, Girls Vocal success,” said drum major Evan senior pictures will be shown. pictures in the stock-holds. Jazz, Adagio, Reflections, and Fitts. There were trivia questions Sudden Image are all perform- The spring concert was held everyday on the announce- ing in the spring concert. This in the Margaret F Gregory ments. The winning students is the last performance for our where the band performed Clinton Gillespi, Damen Foster, seniors. “Passages”, “Foundry”, ”Sun Madison Roth, and Joseph “It feels great to be doing my Cycles”, “Time Shift”, “To the Sadel,. last spring concert because I’ve Sky”, Heartbeat Five”, “All the “The Shakespeare trivia ques- had so much fun so far, and Armed Forces Songs”, and the tions were used to advertise the this year was the best,” said Bird tradition “Stars and Bard at Bird,” said the librari- senior Victoria Allen. Stripes Forever”. an Ms. Furr. The finale, “Forever a Fami- “The spring concert is always There were also some 3D ly”, has been performed at the emotional because it’s the sen- buildings made by art students spring concerts at Bird since ior’s last time to perfom,”said on display. Mr. Bannister and the early 1990’s. The song is junior Danielle Stith. other English teachers helped continued every year in honor The concert was held mid-May out with planning and execut- of Mrs. Gregory. L.C Bird’s symphonic band is and there was plenty of talent ing this event. “I am really excited for the ready to kick off spring with in the auditorium that night. their final band concert. EDITORIALS Page 9

Teens with Tattoos: Taboo? When it is no longer senioritis By: Emilee Parham By: Catherine Grimes

As students roam the halls, symptoms of teen depression. Whether it’s a butterfly on Let’s be real, that cute tattoo waiting for the school year to end, “Being a teen is really difficult, the ankle or a flaming skull on you want is going to hurt. Areas murmurs of senioritis start to it’s not exclusive to teens that the arm, teenagers everywhere with bone, like your ribs, will crop up. This on the surface, is a have experienced something are getting tattoos. But is this be painful. While a tattoo on harmless lack of interest for the traumatic” said Guidance coun- permanent act of rebellion the arm will tickle in compari- rigor of school, and can be at- selor Ms. Gerlach. harmful or harmless? son. tributed to the fast approach of The vast majority of senioritis Turning 18 and being able to Just make sure you have summer. However, sometimes, sufferers are just ready for the get a tattoo is an exciting expe- senioritis is not what is really school year to get out, and to rience, so many are eager to done your research, picked an going on. move on to that next step, but rush and get one. If you’re con- experienced artist, and will be Loss of interest in usual activi- there are some who cannot sidering getting a tattoo, think happy with it once its all over. ties, low energy or restlessness, explain the fallout. before you ink. That dragon Studies have shown that one tattoo on your neck doesn't in eight adolescents may suffer scream honor roll student. from depression, so it is a seri- Does the tattoo you want hold ous factor in the life of a typical meaning, or do you really just teen. like pink bunnies? For a first There are varying forms of tattoo, pick something mean- depression. For clinically de- ingful (and I don’t mean your pressed patients, it’s hard to do favorite band) that you won’t everyday task –even getting out regret when you’re fifty. If you of bed can be a challenge. There have to ask for someone’s opin- are also those who are de- ion on the tattoo you want, pressed yet functional. don’t get it. Be 100% sure that “A lot of people may be de- is what you want, this will save pressed and you may not even you the trouble later of wanting know it” said school nurse Do- to rip off your skin. ris Elliott. Be original, if you’ve seen it The key to diagnosis is on Tumblr, odds are 6,3885 knowledge; awareness of symp- other people have a tattoo just toms and sensitivity to depres- like it. Don’t follow the trend of sion may prevent the illness infinity symbols or birds, get from getting out of hand. creative. “I think it’s important to take care of yourself –to really think Athletics of the things you do to help you feel good, if it’s talking to friends or talking to family, or conquer the doing fun things or laughing” said Conn. school Ms. Conn is available on Mon- By: Spencer Sabet days, Thursdays and Fridays, if The universal appeal of ath- becomes replaced by a feeling of it’s important to talk to some- Athletics is an integral part of letics, however, can lead resentment in non-athletic one now. any high school— they bring schools to give too large a focus students. So even if academic Helpful sites for teens who students together and give on athletics. A school will put success is not neglected due to may be depressed, or who may them a sense of community. the majority of its energy, re- increased focus on athletics, it know someone who is de- But when does the focus on sources, and recognition into is still lessened. pressed are us.reachout.com, athletics become too great? sports, at the expense of other Additionally, neglecting other and a support group website at Even if students do not par- extracurricular interests and forms of recreation within a www.dailystrength.org/c/ ticipate in any school-sponsored activities, and sometimes even school— artistic, theatrical, or Depression-Teen/support- athletics, they generally still academics itself. otherwise. Yes, this means it is group. find interest in spectating “You do have to have a possible for a school to give too “Focus on the positive things school sports, and feel a sense healthy balance, and a lot of much focus to another pursuit, in your life, it’s easy to get of pride for their school when a schools do go over that bal- but the trend tends towards bogged down with all of the team does well. ance,” said Ms. Gerlach. athletics. In the end, modera- stress” said Conn “There is a focus on athletics When a school disrupts the tion— balance— is crucial to Sometimes, it’s not senioritis because you have pep rallies balance by focusing too much achieving both the academic anymore, be aware of how you and such, which bring a school on athletics, what was once a success and harmony of the feel and remember there are together,” said Bird guidance feeling of community amongst student body. people out there for you. counselor Ms. Gerlach. all students, athletic or not, Page 10 SPOTLIGHTS Band Chorus Guitar Photo

“It was very hard to “Josh has a love for “Just because he choose just one cars, and a lot of his “Jesse’s been involved probably absorbs [senior]. He was my work [photography] is in several choruses most of the infor- drum major; what based on cars. He since coming to Bird, mation he learns in makes Evan stand combines two of his has a beautiful voice, class the best—no out is how much he passions and excels at is [at] the top of the matter what genre is does beyond what is both,” said Mr. Zoller. class, is president of thrown his way, he regularly required of Hawkapella, and is a plays it,” said Mr. him,” said Mrs. Oyan. member of Tri-M (Bird’s Music Honor Society),” said Mrs. Gocha.

3-D Art Art Theatre Theatre Production

“Every project John “It was very hard to accomplishes, he ac- decide because the en- complishes above and “She’s president of tire group is simply beyond expectations the National Art Hon- amazing. He [Ryan] has despite having a or Society (NAHS) taken theater every “He is dedicated, hard hearing impair- and has a responsibil- year, takes an active -working, eager to ment—he never lets ity,” said Ms. Morse, role in the theater de- learn, and interested that interfere with “She has donated her partment, and is pas- in different aspects of accomplishing his time and effort to sionate and hardwork- Theater Production,” goals in class,” said painting murals for ing,” said Mrs. Joseph. said Mrs. Joseph. Mrs. Gearels, “I’ve the school, and she been fortunate to keeps her overall have John over the academics on an AB years, and I wish him level, if not an A.” luck in all his future endeavors.” SPORTS Page 11

Sports MVPs Baseball and Softball face Sports MVPs

new season challenges

By: Austin Shakespeare

Baseball season is underway said Gammon. “Guys are get- and the skyhawks are working ting hot and really starting to hard every day to have a suc- contribute in every way possi- cessful season this year. ble.” New head coach Doug Wag- Sophomore Cj Henderson ner has taken over a team that believes they can be a very good has a lot of experience playing team if they can get everybody baseball at the varsity level but Football involved. they are going to continue to “We need everybody to con- work hard day after day this tribute,” said Henderson. “If Cheerleading year. we can get a whole team effort “We have experience,” said and everybody playing well at

Wagner. “But we are going to the same time then we can be a work hard and push ourselves tough team to every day dur- beat.” ing practice

The Lady and even hard- Skyhawks soft- er during ball season is off games.” to a slow start, The team the team is 2-7 stumbled com- overall and 0-5 in ing out of the the district. The gate, senior Track

Lady Skyahwks pitcher Bryce Basketball defeated Annen- Harman un- dale and Lake- derstands what land High Schools it will take to in their annual get this team going in the right

Sports Plus tournament held at direction. Bird for their 2 wins this sea- “Hard work and dedication to son. what we are trying to accom-

“We still haven’t got a win in plish,” said Harman. “If we the district yet but we are close, continue to do those then the we just need to limit the errors sky is the limit for this team.” and we will be fine,” said Soph- Senior catcher Austin Gam- omore Stephanie Davenport. mon is noticing that his team is The Lady Skyhawks are a very beginning to gel and the talent young team with only 2 seniors of some players is really start- on the team, Sarah Bowles and ing to show. Arianna Mathews. “We are working together and

Baseball really hitting on all cylinders,” Field Hockey Field

Sports Shorts

 The districts have been changed into conferences and have been revised.  Darius Gillus was Richmond Times Dispatch’s player of the week.  Students participate in Richmond’s Color Me Rad race.  Girls varsity soccer goalie, Autumn Joyal, has had an averages of over 10 saves a game.

 Austin Gammon signs to Virginia Wesleyan for baseball.

Volleyball Volleyball

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Sports MVPs Field Hockey team offers a Sports MVPs

summer conditioning camp By: Christian Rist

With the end of the school year “I could care less if you have comes the development of next any experience, all I want is to year’s sports teams. There will be have girls who are team players, a Field Hockey summer camp are committed to the team, and being held on June 23-26 and have a competitive spirit ,” said other one held on July 8-11. If Seal. there are any girls interested in The goal is to have the girls

attending go to the front office for start training in May and carry Soccer a brochure. If enough girls sign that out through the end of the

Cross Cross Country up it’s likely that the camp would school year. Then in August they offer a team discount. will hold try outs and condition “I went to the same field hockey before their first game. camp last summer, it was hard work but it was worth it. It helps you with your basic skills, but also helps you pick up a few new

tricks,” said senior Olivia Doyle.

Even if you don’t attend the summer camp, Bird’s field hockey coach, Coach Seal, welcomes any girl with an interest in playing to

come out to conditioning

Wrestling Wrestling Track Freeman’s PE students

run in Color Me Rad By: Amanda Sanford

Freshmen from Ms. Freeman’s the different stations of color PE class recently participated packets and crossing the finish in Richmond’s Color Me Rad line as a finished product. Eve- race as a project assigned for rything was colorful,” said the end of the year. Students freshman Savannah Hazelett. had to prepare for the race 8 The Color Me Rad race is held weeks prior to running. worldwide. The Color Me Rad

“Attendees had to design an 8 chooses one local charity to Tennis week workout plan for them- donate to after it is completed

Basketball selves and complete it before in your community. the race,” said Ms. Freeman. “I would suggest this to any- The one race because had it’s a color good stations social set up experi- through ence differ- and it ent benefits points a great of the 3 cause,” mile said

Soccer race. Racers had to run through freshman Haleigh Sutton. them to have a packet of color The Richmond race donated burst on them. its proceeds to the Special

“I enjoyed running through Olympics of Virginia. CrossCountry YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY

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A. B. C. D. E. F.

G. H. I. J. K. L.

P. N. O. M. Instructions: Match the senior to their baby picture.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1.

10. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12.

SENIORS 13. 14. 15. 16. April Andrews Treshawna Manley Brianna Douglas Mary Cosner Deivn Rucker Mike Aldridge Oscar Ventura Marco Lacayo Matt Fial Kevin Quigley Armanni Feggins Tyler Wingen Emilee Parham Hayley Cairnie Daryl Taylor Brittney Robertson SUPERLATIVES

Most Artistic Most Athletic Most Unforgettable Garret Abel Paul Robertson & Autumn Joyal & Spencer Sabet Destiny Hairfield & Ashley Williams

Most Likely to Most School Succeed Spirited

Jaz Harnal Bryce Harman & & Janhavi G. Ebonee Valdiri SUPERLATIVES

Class Clown Best All-Around Best Smile

Elijah Lousiea Jay Anderson & Maddie Elder Justin & Palimore Tashwana Augis- & tine Sarah Mills

Most Likely to be Best Dressed seen on T.V. Chad Lewis Ryan Harris & & Camille Spen- Hemisha and cer Himali Patel LAST WILLS & TESTAMENTS Page 16

I, Ginny Goff, of bubbly I, Ryan Phillip Harris, being To Ms. Szyd: You’ve always mind and body do hereby of complex mind and flaw- I, John Michael Venaglia, been there to “back mah up,” bequeath the following: To less body, do hereby be- being of open mind and tall and in gratitude, I get your body do hereby bequeath mail and go on wild goose chas- Sarah Bowles: Why didn’t we queath the following: To the the following: to everyone es for black felt. To Mrs. Bol- hang out before this year?! Best BEST Friends: An em- whom it may concern, these ton: The lessons I’ve learned You’re crazy and amazing. To phasis on the second best. To last four years have been fun. from the books in class are Destiny Hairfield: The beach. April: Potato chip dresses, Now it’s time to move on. The teachings I will carry for the Helping me survive senior rides home, peanut butter choc- next chapter of our lives is be- rest of my life. To Catherine prom. Always a loyal and amaz- olate-chip chewy bars, A ginning, so don’t mess it up. Grimes: You are my best The next few years will decide ing friend! To Christan Rist: CROWN, and a well earned friend of thirteen years and the your future; make sure you do a only person on this planet that Our thriftiness and alluring RVA sticker. To Kristin: A good job. gets to know the true me, in- nature! My first friend at Bird! disgusting amount of junk food, side and out. Thank you, for To Sarah Chamberlain: squeeze cheese, fake kisses, I, Janhavi Giribhattanavar, everything. To the theatre Talking our butts off in chemis- REAL kisses, and one of the being of mellow mind and kids: So many inside jokes, try and scandalous Instagram longest running jokes ever. To stable body, do hereby be- back stage quiet hilarity, on- posts and sleepovers. I love you! Monica: Sloths, onion rings, queath the following: To stage mishaps, and shattered Tori Lunden, plenty of Jon To Eric Mawyer: Junior and #ihatemonica. To Cathe- glass in the audience. To Bri- Stewart jokes, Instagramed anna Douglas: Hello.....ha! prom, Martin’s, Sonic, the wall, rine: A pair of burgundy pants. Starbucks drinks, and a grate- Gotcha! To Kendall Seeley, and that statue they will build To Chloe: All of the cookie- ful friend who is happy you Andrea Picco, and Destiny for us after that train runs us brownies in Delaware. To didn’t think she was really Volkman: Hanging with you over. Thanks for everyyyything. Szyd: Maiden names that weird the first week of 9th ladies is never a bore. To C.J. To Olivia Doyle: The Un- stick, gold stars, s’mores, a grade. To Destiny Hairfield Alred, Nick Diaz, Zack speakable, your attempted band-aid, all of the arm hair and Caitlin Schoemmell, rock Simpson, and Jonah Wright: out in college, you’re both going You guys are the definition of murder of Winston, Sister the band-aid ripped off, to do amazing things, I can feel bros. My band bros for life! To Wives, the crazy things you MHMM, all of the days I actu- it. To the LCB GSA, Joaquin the band: The true reward of know about me. From scary girl ally saw you tomorrow, and all loves you, babes. To Ms. being a leader is getting to in Chorus to my BFF! I’ll never of the days I won’t. You’re wel- Ruemmler, thank you for lis- watch the seeds you plant and forget you! To Janhavi: From come. To Mrs.Gocha: Respect tening to me whine and com- care for blossom into something frosted animal crackers to the and love, because students plain, and for giving me amaz- beautiful, realizing their previ- best first period ever. I love never give you enough of that. ing advice so I didn’t feel so ously untapped potential. lost. To Ms. Gerlach, thank you! I would have never made To Hayley: Cuddles and you helping me get into college I, Martavias “Juice” Robin- it without you. Best friends CatDog. To Jordan and Matt: without the complete loss of my son, being of an ambitious from ugly and awkward to our uncomfortable conversations sanity. To Mrs. Raimist, you mind and athletic body, do gorgeous selves now. To and a dusty government text- are an amazing, inspiring hereby bequeath the follow- Katie Survello: Pitch Perfect, book. To Jennifer: Bigfoot. To teacher, and I cannot wait to ing: I leave to you, Bird’s first singing everywhere, making Amanda: Cats and glitter! To put to use all that you taught me. To Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. state football championship, fun of people. Thank you for Emilee: A saltwater fish tank. Bova, thank you for teaching and Mrs. Bolton the most out- being the best friend I could To Sudden Image: A first me how to crack the code of spoken teacher I ever had. I ever ask for, I’ll be lost without place trophy! To the Thespi- language, literature, and life. want to thank Bird for the fun- you next year! Honey badgers ans: A shaved cat, and a little It’s never simply a word, is it? niest senior year, I enjoyed for life. bit of fairy dust. To the Audi- It’s an idea, and whole other every minute of it GO torium: Time spent doing what world. To Ginny Goff, I leave SKYHAWKS!!! CLASS OF I, Ian Emil Leger Mathis, I love. To Everybody else: seven years of memories. You’ve helped me grow into 2013. being of an intelligent mind Good luck, and sorry I didn’t who I am today. Most of all, and hairy body, do hear by have more room to type. thank you for never giving up leave the following: I leave on me. Here’s to a lifetime more I, Hieng Leng, being atten- you L.C. Bird teachers my I, Cody Zane, being of an of an incredible friendship. tive and fun sized, do here- most sincere thanks for all that by bequeath the following: open mind and a solid body, you have done. Even at my I, Evan Raymond Fitts, be- To Sade Moses: You always do hereby bequeath the lowest you brought me back up ing of popcorn mind and argue with me over the most following : To Tyler Bol- stylish body, do hereby be- and believed in me. I owe you pointless reasons, but we end linger, my handbook on how to queath the following: To up laughing once we realize all a lot. To the underclass- get the most beautiful girls. To Mrs. Oyan: Thank you for how ridiculous we sound. I wish men, please behave for them Austin Mcauley, you will be introducing me to the true you the best in your upcoming and don’t make the same mis- beauty of music and giving me reading this next year, good senior year. Thank you for takes I have made. the opportunity to be a leader. helping me gain abs from all of luck on the next 15 years of our laughs, I leave you my high school. LAST WILLS & TESTAMENTS Page 17

Ms. Morse: Because of you, I My newspaper staff: Thank Mrs. Beck, Mr. Shurlds, Mr. it might eat you. To Aaron now can somewhat draw. You you for putting up with my Wierschem, Mrs. Beck, Mr. Ledford: I give you the right to help guide me to unleash my awkwardness. You are the best Zoller, Mrs. Howsmon, Mr. be a brony 5ever. To Graham artistic potential; I’m grateful staff I could’ve asked for. Thielsch, Mr. Tulli, Mr. Reeves, Wells: yes. To Mr. Ward: I give to have you as my teacher. I leave you my pencil and sketch- I, Ashley Nicole Williams, and Mrs. Bolton. you my inner demon. To Mrs. book, but I’m taking the eraser being of stubborn mind and Bolton: I give you my laziness, with me in case I make mis- loud vocals, do hereby be- I, Tobias Barth, being of a I think you’ll need it more than thoughtful mind and a up- takes with my art. To Mrs. queath the following: To I will. To Mr. Benway: I give right body, do hereby be- Bolton: You torment your stu- Allecia Taylor I leave a small you my laughter, I know I’ve queath the following: To Jaz dents, but it’s out of a good pink and purple bike and a cat done a lot of it in your class. To heart. You are the Queen B. Harnel: I leave you with all the that creeps around! To Destiny Mr. Tulli: I give you my kitty and I feel overpowered whenev- successful or not so successful Hairfield I leave perfection er I walk into your AP class. projects we have worked on hat, best scare of my life. To and a dozen roses. To Maddie You claim that “there’s always together and thank you for Mr. Smith: I give you an air a method to my madness” and I Elder I leave 1,000,000,000 helping me get through Dynam- horn, hopefully it’ll get every- can see why. You help push me gold stars and a 3 on the AP ics. To Cameron Kaufmann one to hush. To everyone in test! To Fibonacci I leave and Tyler Wingen: The way I to succeed in my academics, guidance: never stop being the math problems behind as well pronounce Jaguars. To the Mu and I never worked as hard as I sweetest people ever. have now. Thank you, I leave as nuts for my favorite squirrel. Alpha Theta Students: The you my gratitude. To Dr. Hebert I’m NOT your ski trip I promised at the begin- I, Sabastian Owens, being of mini me, You’re mine J To Mr. ning of the year that Mr. Lau I, Hayley Alexis Cairnie, Ligatti one million cats! To and Ashley never funded. To the intelligent mind, and a being of awkward mind and Mr. Tulli & Mr. E together I Mr. Thielsch: My most sincere very tall body, do hereby gratitude for everything you pale body, do hereby be- leave an island of perfect golf bequeath the following: I have done for me over the last weather! To Mr. Tulli the presi- leave you, my guidance counse- queath the following to: three years and my silly math lor Mrs. Tyler who has helped Morgan: My sister, best friend dency! To Mrs. Richmond I errors that I will not take with and partner in crime, the old leave millions of deep breaths me to college. To Mrs. Clarke: me through everything possible men who dance at Flogging to be taken as needed, To Mr. My unbalanced equations and that there could go wrong in Russell I leave a fancy collec- Molly concerts, movie nights my thankfulness for making me high school. And Ms. Bolton, tion of movies with wood in and inside jokes about things enjoy chemistry and for waking who honestly is one of the most them! To my classmates who me up in the morning with the that normal people would use amazing people I have ever upbeat lectures. To Mr. sat near me, I leave the memo- met. Mr. Brock was dope too. to question our insanity. Mrs. ries of the great (yet truly aw- Shurlds: Have a good time in To the underclass, STAY Bolton: Thank you for being ful) jokes and things I said or retirement. I know you will YOUNG. my motivator this year; you’ve did. To Mr. Reeves & Ms. miss all the wonderful students been an amazing influence in Bolton I leave you many books you have taught…. To Mr. I, Michael Squire Jr., being my life…even with your and other things I wish to no Benway: Thank you for mak- ing my senior year in the engi- squawking. Mrs. Layne: longer associate myself with. To an open minded and a neering program enjoyable and Thank you for letting me know Mr. Stoll I leave a full lesson thoughtfull body leave you best of luck with the rocketry the following: I leave you with that I’m just as awesome as you on the green revolution. To the team. To the rest of my teach- gratification of knowing that are, I leave you with your suit rest of my Bird family I leave a ers: Thank you for challenging and tie. Mrs. Mooberry lasting impression of “Ashley’s me to my breaking point. I you helped me get through Gearles: Aint nobody got time Way” would never have gotten here these rough four years. To all without you. my teachers, even though I for that. You have shown me I, Shelton Hamilton, do gave y’all a hard time, you still that being myself is the best hereby bequeath the follow- I, Victoria (Tori) A. Nettle- helped me get to where I need- thing I could ever do in life. ing: To my freshmen, Gabe and ton, being of questionable ed to be. Thank you from the bottom of Krystal. I leave you the will to mind and free spirit, do my heart. Ryan Harris: We go tackle all your goals and hope- hereby bequeath the follow- I, Alex Frljuckic, leave my together like coke and waffles. fully make the world a better ing: To Harleigh Winters: I place for yourself, those you best friends, Kyle Pusey, Dal- Trabis and Jail: I love you give you my sanity, please take love, and humanity. You are ton Gilburt, and Caleb Noel, guys, I leave you our memories what is left and run fast. To the key that will blaze a trail to Dylan Day and Katy Elder: I to set off to college. Our sum- of prom and art class. Ermah- the future. give you my blessing to contin- mers were the best and you all gerd, stop being so fake. Mom ue being the most adorable were the best of friends I could and dad: I leave you with the I, Courtney Fowler, leave couple ever. To Donald Nettle- have found. I know we will be denial of me growing up. Cas- thanks to every teacher who ton: I give you the right to has helped me since I've come putting teams on our backs sie: Paco! I leave you with late never act “normal,” whatever to Bird. Among them are; Mrs. after we separate. nights, goodbye horses, cool that is. To Shelby Albertson: Bova, Mrs. Clarke, Mr. Kistner, I give you all the kawaii. To guy, EXCISION!!! and all the Mrs Gocha, Mr. Deaner, Mr. Malena Sprouse: I give you lemonade you could ever ask Shurlds, Mr. Wierschem, advice, stay away from the cow, LAST WILLS & TESTAMENTS Page 18

I, Bree Taylor Brown, being I, April Andrews, of theatri- To Mr. Stoll: I leave you a your class was the only AP of analytical mind and short cal mind and tall body, do class that existed, I leave you signed copy of Mean Girls. stature, do hereby bequeath hereby bequeath the follow- with all of the sleep I lost! Nicholas Diaz: I hope you find the following: To Andrea ing: To Emilee: Brochacho and To Mrs. Tyler: What the heck someone in college to take my would I have done without you? Picco: 10 years of Jonas Broth- all of my Fall Out Boy CDs. place and yell “Wake up Nick!” Your amazing, I LOVE YOU! ers, forgetfulness (“Where is You’re the scariest and the to you in the morning. Ste- To Destiny Hairfield: I loved it?”), long, late night talks, and funniest person I’ve ever met. phen Wilson: I leave you a all of our talks in BB! To Sa- my shoulder to snot on. To Mr. To Kaila: all the brotha hugs I rah Mills: All of our com- pack of Strawberry flavored Reeves: you are the reason I can ever give and a new shoul- plaints about senior year! To Extra gum. Kenneth Atkins: I didn’t give up on my college der. It was coming eventually. underclassmen: Be prepared leave you a heartfelt hug. Ian to run on NO SLEEP 99% of student aspirations and the I’m so glad we became so close Mathis: a knowing smile and a the time if you want to have reason I am now a VCU Rowdy this year. To Monica: handshake, also a request for good grades. Senior year is not Ram! To Poptart, Vermatten, #ihatemonica, all of the dreads your signature Mr. President. all it’s cracked up to be! Samer, and Ryan Harry: 3 you lost, and a pumpkin cake Hayley Carnie, Heather different bowling alleys; AYYY! without cinnamon. You don’t I, Spencer Sabet, being of Ramsey, John Mashke, Don- To Céline: lost adventures to know how happy I am that I get able mind and sound body, ald Nettleton, and Tim Cje- the Canal Walk, our own Ger- to hear your giggle every day in do hereby bequeath the ka: I leave you my gratitude for following: To Timothy man language, Snapchat, and college. To Catherine: Doctor your friendship. Brandon Lut- Cejka: All of my uncontrollable Who and Sherlock.I love you so much love sister. To Szyd: the laughter at your Random Sto- terloah: I’ll miss you next much, you brilliant little wom- few, but marvelous productions ries, and other such weirdness. year. Kaitlin Hartle: you’re an. See you next year. To Kris- I have had the honor to take To Jonah Wright: It’s kind of the best, try to stay out of trou- tin: Arby’s, acrylic nails, and part in. To Diaz: Those brown fun having a bro whom you ble. Yatharth Shukla: I leave hafsnapejwifhjssjsdouehrf. You disagree with on everything. To eyes! To Caitlin Schoemmell: know what I mean. I love you, you a Poptart. Caitlin Schoemmell: We may Whooo! That black stalion hair girl. To Szyd: I leave you Back annoy each other to death, but and too many sad attempts. To to the Future, eavesdropping I, Luis Barquero, being of you’ll always be like a sister to and fifth periods. The band- my Redneck Rodeo Show: musical talent and creative me. Good luck at Tech! To Zach aid’s stuck forever. P.S. Make bonfires, Mrs. B’s life advice mind, do hereby bequeath Simpson: You coined the term sure you dress professionally to and cooking, laughter brought the following: to Mr. Hol- “spencing.” I’ll never forget graduation. To Sarah: I leave land: I leave you a pair of Skull that. To Elizabeth Cosner: I on by someone else’s misfor- you all of the perfect selfies. I Candy headphones so you don’t still get to be a crazy uncle to tune, and the Bologna brothers’ cannot wait to get closer to you become deaf when the violins your kids, right? To Danny hugs! And finally, To Leilah next year. You’ll be the greatest start screeching. To Paxton Bologna: You are the craziest roommate. To Ryan: I leave Camille Ashley Spencer: you Parsons: one of my best person I’ve ever met, but you’re you all of the rides home since know why! To the Class of friends, I leave you your copies also a great guy. To Palmer freshman year, HEY CIN- 2013: “It can be argued that a of the Calvin and Hobbes series Flipse: All the hours I’ve wast- DAYYYYY, and 7 hour phone human is ultimately the sum of that I stole when you let me ed on Reddit. So many hours. calls over sophomore summer. I borrow them. To Shelton To Bailey Payne: My once- his experiences.” – Sisko (Deep couldn’t have done this alone. Hamilton: you’re an awesome daily tradition of patting you on Space Nine) Remember me in NYC. To friend, and I leave you Aqua- the head. To Abed Adawi: All underclassmen: enjoy it while man Battle for Atlantis Game- our weird bus conversations. I, Camille Ashley Spencer, it lasts. cube game, so you can finally To Mrs. Hicks: My eternal being of passionate mind play the game that ruined gratitude for helping me discov- I, Kimmie Point, being of and determined body, do many nerd childhoods. er my talent for Latin. To Mr. complex mind and short hereby bequeath the follow- Tulli and Mr. Hinton: All the statured body, do hereby I, Michael Watt Jr., being of times I enriched your classes ing: To Mrs. Rummler: I bequeath the following: To wise mind and strong spirit, with my spencing. To Mr. leave you a life time supply of Kamaria Harris and Kiara Saunders: All my head- popcorn for future GSA meet- do hereby bequeath the Haskins: K cubed for life! I bobbing. You know you miss it. ings. To Mrs. Bolton: a cynical following: To the teachers of leave you with all the dreadful To Mrs. Bolton: All our hilari- Bird High School: gratitude math classes we sat through hilarious laugh button for your ous impasses. To all my and the many long texts I’ve future endeavors of embarrass- for the knowledge they have friends at LC Bird: All my sent full of gossip to help us feel ment. To Mrs. Moo: an aprre- given. To my friends: best of spencing. That word will never better about our lives. I love luck on your journey through have as much meaning as it ciative hug for your patience you both! To Brian Point, my does now. And yes, I will al- and kindness. To Mr. education and good luck in brother: DO YOUR HOME- ways be an Anglophile. Thielsch: a thankful smile for college. And to the new fresh- WORK NEXT YEAR! Even how much my mind has ex- men: knowledge that has though I’ll be in college I will I, John Harro, being of panded from your teachings. helped me for a long time,” still come back to yell at you.To PLEASE BE QUIET!” Mrs. Clarke and Ms. Bolton: steady mind and unimpres- Thank you both for thinking sive countenance, beleaguer you with these last words:

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Underclassmen: If you pursue To Jessica Bradbury: I want To Miss Jordan Gadson, I Thank you all. Oorah. good education pursue these to leave you with my position humbly present you with a teachers: History- Mr. E, Math on the volleyball team. It took maple blondie as token of our I, Sarah Grace Ramey, being applebees ummmn….adventure -Mrs. Ligatti, English- Mrs. me a long time to earn it but a of musical mind and silly and a map to your house so you Howsmon, Everything else- short time to lose it. Remem- don’t get lost in your neighbor- body, do hereby bequeath Mr. Theilsch. These are the ber that. To Vinny Balogna: I hood again! And finally to my the following: to Allecia Tay- very best of the great teachers leave you with our awesome bestie Brittany lor: you are my best friend and here at Bird. Robohawks: I Friday night parties. Don’t let “britwaaaaaaann” Pearson I have been since our first day will now teach you as a new us down and don’t burn off leave the list of fake names we freshman year. I love you with Jedi master would. anything you want to keep. To used, a spare tire, a 30 minute all of my heart, and you have extended curfew, an endless Ben Rogers: I leave you with never failed at making my day. supply of smexy weave, and a I, Allecia Taylor being clum- my position in math class and April Andrews: my other half sy and yet kind hearted, do picture of the emmmn park. all of the chewed gum under my pretty much but not really. We bequeath the following: All desks. To Brandon Sasser: I have had so many memories, of my friends that I have made I, Cameron D. Barts, being leave you a thousand dollar through all years of my high of conversant mind and and I can’t wait for more as school career. I wish my fellow Chick-fil-a gift card fetching body, do hereby roommates next year. You are senior classmates and fresh- (redeemable only on Sundays) bequeath the following: To perfection. Bailey Payne: you man success as we continue our and a case of Cheesy Poofs. Brittaney Taylor: The are one of the greatest guys I journey through high school knowledge of the existence of have ever met. I wouldn’t have and life. I, Jennifer Thomas, being of bunnies, bless you, and my made it through senior year an unconforming mind, and I, Yatharth Shukla, being undying affection for your sam- without you. Destiny Hair- pure body do hereby be- of a carefree soul and a joy- miches. I love you babe. To field: I’m sad we got close dur- queath: To: Emilee Parham, ful heart, do hereby be- Jesse Medlin: Batman, King- ing our last year, but I love you our precious days as best queath the following: This dom Hearts, Leroy Jenkins, to death already. John friends, sneaking out of your unforgettable journey came to store hikes, Contra nights, Barnes: I am going to miss you house at 1am walking up the an end so quickly, filled with sweat and fish, Christmas- like crazy. You are so dear to street thinking we were hard- insane but benevolent teachers, powered nukes, vain fishing me. Mrs. Raybould: I give you core. Our rebel trip to Spencers. and crazy but loving friends. trips, and blinding seventh all the chocolate, and comfort- You are forever in my They gave me the support and grade braces. To Devin Walk- ing talks we’ve had since my heart.To:Ryan Harris, my the experience that I needed to er: Jarritos, Packers, and Yo- sophomore year. Mr. Hinton: I mom’s hair! To: Mrs. Gocha, move from this step of the life, shimitsu. To E and Tulli: give you ALL THOSE CUPS our in-depth talks during your so called “High School”, to the Gratitude for all of the support OF WATER and the Redskins planning period.Love you! next step, “College”. and tickets to my Marine Corps ping pong balls. Brett Forbes: To:DavidThomas, little broth- Graduation.To John Harro: our 14 kids and the house in er. Your actual name > Davie. Bloons, Hippie classes, and South Africa. Michael Tatum: I, Himali Patel, being of To: Sarah Bowles: All of our cane toads. To Mrs McDaniel: thank you for coming into my precious nature and a cute “Dance get readys”. All of the nice conversations life sophomore year. Without and curvy body, do hereby we’ve had and the catfish fillet know it, you really helped me. I, Sarah Mills, being of intel- bequeath the following: To I owe you. Dr. Hebert: Forgot- lectual mind and athletic Ms. Martin: Thank you for all ten meetings, and honor roll I, Kia Henderson, being of body, do herby bequeath the support, I appreciate it all, charts. Mrs. Layne: Overly random mind and cocoa the following: To Abigail Mom #2. Chris Paul, I leave succeeding Blood drives, core body do hereby leave to: Blaha: I leave you 5 years of you with all my love. Mr. values breakfasts, failing ice Hailstock and cheerleaders unforgettable memories, and Manns: you’re a very very nice cream socials, much love, the a copy of all of our cheering Jack&Sneakers. From walking, coach. Twin, I love you with official title of “Best Teacher I songs that you’ve ruined for me writing notes, whippin’ the everything, always. Class of ’13 Never Had”, many thanks for from our continuous drilling of civic, ridiculous fights, giving we ready be outcheaaaaa. Xo all of the support, and all my dances. To my lil homie and you ALL shrunken NEW hopes for a more awesome key sister Asia,a gift card to the clothes, Swagger Wagon, road- I, Elizabeth Cosner, being of club next year. Mr Stoll: I let dentist for making fun of you trips, vacations (and jello), relatively sound mind and you win. Every streak must because your teeth don’t touch, break ups and Starbucks, to uncoordinated body, do end. And I wanted mine to end and a bill for gas for always breakfast, concerts and mid- hereby bequeath the follow- one the person who’d wanted it picking you up from track night pick me ups, I leave you ing: To Faith Cosner: I leave the most. To L.C.Bird High pratice. To Tamar “Stupid the sleeve that holds my heavy you with a bedroom to your- School Not losing to Dale ALL Bottom” Lawrence, Kiara heart and threats to your room- self…just expect me to come 4 YEARS, and My everlasting “King James Bihh” Haskins, mate if she dares replace me! back for visits. pride of being a Skyhawk. and Kamaria “Look Back at LAST WILLS & TESTAMENTS Page 20

It” Harris I leave all my empty To Kelsey Morgan: my art, I, Kevin Quigley, of intelli- I, Kendall Seeley, of musical gum wrappers from prom night, being a great friend. To Cath- gent mind and athletic mind and Roman body do ear buds for future use, and a erine Grimes: I feel like I’ve body, do hereby bequeath hereby bequeath the follow- blinged out cup saying known you forever. Stay in the following: To my best ing: To Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. “TUUURNN- NAAAAHP”. To touch. friend, Jake Belvin: Thanks Bolton, and Mr. Tulli: I leave lil shawty Nunez, tacos from for being the best away team you my gratitude for all of your taco bell and an empty sweet I, Timothy P. Cejka, being of captain! To my somehow not support. To Mr. Ligatti: all of frog cup. To miss Jordan blown mind (thanks biological brother, Lionel: the questions that I DIDN’T Gadson, I humbly present you Thielsch) and great looking Thanks for always being there, ask. To Mr. Thielsch: Thank with a maple blondie as token body, do hereby bequeath turn it up at LSU! To Autumn: you for the 3 years of preparing of our applebees the following: To my broth- Best of luck next year I know me for college and beyond; I’ve ummmn….adventure and a er Alex: I leave you the reputa- you’ll play great even though learned so much. To Mrs. map to your house so you don’t tion I have left behind, the way Nikki and I won’t be there with Hicks: all of my best transla- get lost in your neighborhood my teachers thought of me, the our awesome goalie signs. To tions and a love for Roman again! And finally to my bestie way I acted, all of it. It is up to Nikki: I’m sad to leave you. culture to last a lifetime. To Brittany “britwaaaaaaann” you to continue the Cejka lega- This year has been so fun! I Mrs. Oyan: I leave 4 wonder- Pearson I leave the list of fake cy. Don’t screw this up. To don’t know what I’ll do without ful, inspiring, enlightening names we used, a spare tire, a Spencer Sabet: The good you! To Kaylee: Bowling aim years as a marching band mem- 30 minute extended curfew, an times we had from middle so you’ll no longer throw the ber, section leader, and Drum endless supply of smexy weave, school to high school. The ran- ball down the walkway at Up- Major. It was the best experi- and a picture of the emmmn domness we shared and of town! To Hulia: To many more ence of my life. To the March- park. course, the random stories. To trips to Bruster’s so that we’ll ing Band: Make me proud Destiny Volkman: What can never drift apart! To the Fris- guys! Keep it up! Stay SUPERI- I, Destiny R. Volkman, being I say? You were my first girl- bee team: The past two years OR!! To Andrea and Destiny: of quirky mind and procras- friend. I leave you the memo- have been tremendous, keep We’ll ALWAYS be the 3 Mus- tinating body bequeath the ries, parties, prom, dates, etc. I playing strong, no other team keteers! J To Tim, Keith, following: To Mrs. Ray- know we didn’t have a lot of I’ve been on works as hard top Spencer, Palmer, CJ, and bould: trashcan lizard. To time, but the time together to bottom. Track Family: Bobby: I’ll NEVER forget you Mrs. Gearels: winter-guard meant the world to me. I also Thanks for all of the support, guys! Y’all are amazing! To and art. You’re always moober- leave you the many text mes- no other team is as close knit Evan: We had an awesome year ry to me. To Mrs. Oyan: mak- sages we shared . I will never and diverse as ours. To all of as Drum Majors that will carry ing me love music. To forget you. To my many fans: my teachers: Thanks for all on as Hokies! To Brianna and JoyLynn and Theresa: the I leave you the laughs and the you’ve done for me, without Catherine: I know you smart car, not my room, laughs, choc- good times. There are too many yinz guys high school would’ve women are gonna do great olate-milk, being sisters. To of you to name, but you know been a bust. Au Revoir! I’m off things! To Jonah Tucker Keith Bahm: twisty-tie rings, who you are. To Mr. Saun- to the sunny beaches of Florida, Wright: Thank you for always saran-wrapping your car, sen- ders: Thank you for putting up FIT C/O 2017! being there for me. I leave all of ior-assassin. To Tim Cejka: with me all four years. I know my love and a special place in that dog, park walks, putt-putt, it has been hard, but you were I, Palmer Flipse, being of my heart that’ll always be there prom, making me snort, May- able to persevere. Also, thank odd mind and lazy body, do for you. Love, always, Kendall mont love notes, many more you for teaching me how to tie a hereby bequeath the follow- memories <3To Riggs: loser :P bowtie. Finally, to my other ing: To Mr. Thielsch: thanks I, Bailey Payne, being of a To Evan Fitts: 9yrs of fun, teachers: I am gone. Relax. for those “simple” problems all humble mind and body here’s to 9 more. To Beau You don’t have to worry about year. To Mr. Ligatti: Thanks hereby bequeath the follow- Reynolds: love your face. To me anymore. for all the time I got my home- ing: To Mr. Saunders: an Precious Rowe: flipping work done in the morning. To indescribable amount of grati- desks, swerve, D.C .To C.J. I, Madelyne H. Elder, being Spencer Sabet: You should be tude. You were one of the main Alred: tickling my brain, mud- of enlightened mind and thanking me for having to put reasons why I decided to pur- ding, “pellows”, that red light. short stature, do hereby up with you in so many classes. sue architecture. Your support, To Kendall Seeley: humming, bequeath the following: To To Jonah Wright: Thanks for help, and guidance shaped me house parties, always being Tyler Wingen and Cameron being my brother in laziness, into a prospective architect that there. To Brianna Douglass: Kaufmann I leave CUP- something that really should is going to attend UVA’s archi- our adventures, being a great not need motivation. To Mr. tecture program next fall. I CAKES and inch worm races! friend, making me play better. Tulli: All that life advice may really could not have done it To Benda Ngandu: for being To Lionel Williams, Tobias come in handy one day, or not. without you. To Mr. Ligatti: my “son” I’ll miss you. To Karl-Hermann Barth, and To Jaz Harnal: Thanks for many apologies. Thank you for Spencer Sabet: unforgettable. Jazzy J I leave The Can giving me to try and beat with- being a great teacher to me To Nick Diaz: If you ever need Crusher days. To Josey Wales out the trying part. To Every twice and great coach to me on to talk, I’m here. To Emilee I leave weekends… To Kayla teacher I had, Thanks for not the Frisbee team. I still hope Parham: Hiding from fake failing me because you could you think of me as a good per- Alexis Broughton I leave my grandparents, that hole in your not read my handwriting. And son. Don’t hate me! To the life lessons. Use it wisely. I love wall, sarcasm, years of memo- To All of my AP teachers: Frisbee team: my captainship ries. To Andrea Picco: sisters, you sissy! Thanks for at least attempting off to the next senior captain. I never getting rid of me. Love to make me do work, even if I hope I served you all well as a you <3 just don’t sometimes. captain. I did my best.

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I, Catherine Grimes, being dle soup, times at the river, and you too much; you all are al- To Jordan, I leave the Copa of exhausted mind and tired trips to Richmond. Can’t wait ready amazing. To my teach- Girls and laughter. To Zach, I body, do hereby bequeath: to continue our lives and finally ers, especially Mr. Austen leave subtweets and unfinished To Evan Fitts, I leave all of 13 live together. To Sarah Mills: and Mrs. Oyan, thank you all homework. To Poptart, I leave years. Yup. We’ve been friends eighth grade memories, my for everything, I appreciate it. Bigfoot and dolphin dancing. To for longer than some people favorite spring break, the best It’s been fun! Keep the band a Mr. Houston, I leave purple have been married. To Kristin trips to New York City, Holden family. alien hamsters. To Mr. Lau, I (TWIN) Samer, I leave car beach, swagger wagon/trik leave Prometheans and Paint. adventures, and house adven- trips, thirsty thursdays, and I, Cheyenne L. Brumfield, To Catherine, I leave tures, and all adventures. To the nickname Punkie. To An- being of imperfectly perfect TWINS!!, hibachi, and a great Ryan Harris, I leave crazy gie Allen: all our hours togeth- qualities and a unique appear- friendship. To Evan, I leave bumpy roads, Into the Woods, er at the tech center and at ance, do hereby bequeath the three amigos, obnoxious car and Creaky stage boards. To Howlett’s, the Matchbox 20 following to: To Micah Miles: I alarms, and broken water me- Monica Story, I leave GSA concert, VCU-Belmont basket- leave two years of a friendship ters. To April, I leave tanning, fun times, debates, and weird- ball game, and good laughs. To that I hope does not get broken. dancing, and stage talking. To ness. To April Andrews, I Dalton Gilbert: a long over- To Michelle Williams: I leave Ryan, I leave Cary Town, junk leave faulty Netflix, great hugs, due bottle of hot sauce, fresh- our conversations that take up food, bowling, and dirty chais. and Hall and Oates (You make man year gym class, a cup of the whole day. Having you as a Happy two years baby. To my dreams come true babe). To café Bolton, and someone to friend while I went through my Monica, I leave three dreads, Andrea Picco I leave phone talk to about anything. To senior year was a blessing. To late nights, BBFs, and Chick-fil talks, great hugs, and jokes Monica Story: all of our clas- Asia Henderson: Thank You -A. To Thomas Charrié, I (you know what I mean :) ) To ses since our schedules were for the motivation, without you leave sassiness, a bit of magic, Jordan Gadson, I leave you the same, physics class jokes, I have no idea how I would’ve bad jokes, perfect days, a year theater videos, fun at rehears- and a baby sloth. To Tori Net- made it. Also, don’t fall into full of memories, and of course al, and calculus. To Amanda tleton: inappropriate jokes in the traps of these little boys; all of my love. I’ll miss you the Groves, thank you for your physics and me always kicking you’re better than that. To most, Frenchie. To Szyd, I quiet grace, and sweet smile. you under the table. To Eric Amanda Herndon: My Scor- leave dance sessions, belly To Shelton Hamilton, I leave Mawyer: an endless supply of pio twin! Thank You for being laughs, love of Harry Potter, sheep and judgmental ice- strawberry cheesecake there for me and understand- the Emergicurr, plenty of dance cream. To Mrs. Gocha, I leave Tastykakes. ing. I’ll miss you next year! To belts, and a friendship that has every after school conversation, Anonymous: You are still completely changed me in the and time you gave me the confi- I, Brianna Douglas do here- included in this will whether best way. Love you Szyd. To dence to go for it. You really by bequeath the following you like it or not! Also, Thank everyone else, I leave behind made my time at Bird some- to: To the Skyhawk March- You for the “pep talks”, they four stressful years that will thing special, and I’m going to never be forgotten. Good luck in ing Band: I love you guys! This helped. To Jeishka Farinac- miss you more than I can possi- the real world. past marching season was ci: Garfield! Your honesty and bly express. To Mrs. Bolton, I charisma is what sets you apart amazing! You all should be very heard awesome things about from everyone else. Thank You I, Jordan Gadson, the epito- you, and I’m incredibly happy proud, for as your field com- for being there in those times me of beauty, class, and to say they were all right. mander I’m extremely proud. when I could barely get a grip. good humor, here now give: Thank you for instilling a love But when we leave, do NOT I’ll miss you and love ya! To Kia Henderson, hiding my of literature in me that will start being lazy! Keep practic- Ayana Artopee: I leave my dog from your dad and long, follow me forever. To Szyd pointless talks in the parking ing and working hard! To fu- promise to re-schedule that (Mrs. Joseph) thank you for shopping trip, for real though! lot while still sitting in our ture band leadership, you all giving me the greatest oppor- To Jasmine Waynelle: I leave cars. Catherine Grimes, drag tunity of my life, the chance to don’t have to be “besties”, but you my appreciation for all the Racing in the parking lot; using work with the most amazing you should maintain open com- pictures of James and Dave terms like "mathematical" and people, of whom you are the munication and simple friend- Franco that kept me alive dur- "bump that”, having the very most amazing of course , and ships. The close bond between ing class. Seriously though, best lemongrabb voice and the the chance to find myself, I leadership this year is what they helped. To Others: I leave constant struggle through AP never could have done it if you calculus. Kristin Samer, wear- kept the band in order and got you many memories, love, and hadn’t had faith in that scared lots of luck. ing Toms to prom and "mee sophomore. us the titles we deserve. Keep mee mee mee mee". Jennifer the band a family. Good luck to I, Kristin Julia Samer, being Thomas, being annoyed by all I, Abigail Blaha, being of you all! I will come and visit I of fabulous mind and danc- the guys in our class and con- devil-may-care mind and promise. Precious, the Dynamic er’s body, do hereby be- stantly laughing over things frolicking body, do hereby Duo will never die! I leave you queath the following: To the and having our sanity ques- tioned. Ryan Harris. being the bequeath the following: To the first chair, you will be underclassmen, I leave my Golden Snitch and judging Amanda Bienvenu: I leave great! Avonte, I’ll miss you reputation that you will, sadly, never live up to. people in our classes. April you with 18 years of memories and our adventures. To my Andrews, being super modest and good times, our childhoods, band SENIORS I will miss you an extremely great listener. beanie babies and hard ani- all so much! Don’t let college The entire Thespian Socie- mals, being loud, chicken noo change ty, I give you great laughs and fun times.

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The ability to be yourselves and me “braiding your hair” and the bear has left the building, I, Tobias Allen, being the I’ll always remember that. No every time I beat you up… to Sean Thompson: I leave most artistic minded, high way this is goodbye.. We’ll find Luhh You Celly ^.^! Breezy- you a pack of gum, to Jaz Har- spirted guy in school, and each other again sometime. Montana: wahhGwaaan mi nal: I leave you with my mas- the most athletic kid in gyal? mi ah go miss yuh wen mi terful throwing skills and my I, Matt Fial, do hereby be- go pon di college, VCU dem. super sweet hat, to James school, do hereby bequeath queath the following: To all Akright: I leave you with my the following: I leave you Ms. you juniors going into your I, Jeffrey Lynn Pointer, Jr. , study guide. Hailstock, a heart full of grati- being of sophisticated mind senior year, I leave to you one tude for ev erything you did for and body, hereby leave my I, Abed Adawi, of intellectu- thing. Do not load up your me. I love you for that. Hope to amazing jersey number 5 and al mind and built physique see you in the long run and I schedule with all high level all its magic to Darius “Broke leave with a S/o to Iman will come back to visit. G.E.T I classes. If anything make sure Ankle” Gillus. To Brandon "SuperReal" for being crazy and AP Stat is on the list. It is an “B-Lo” Walker and Justin want to thank you for being my eating like me. To Juanye easy AP level class. “Justine” Palimore I leave friends and family. Keep G.E.T my senior meeting speech be- "Yeezy" having a million follow- alive. ers. Evitts "Elbows" wanna be I, Na’Quasia Shanae` Dick- fore the Hermatige game. To Lionel “Bubba Gump” Wil- comedian. Ridge erson, being of spontaneous I, Tyler Wingen, being of liams I leave him my great "HawaiinPunch" never do Bol- state champion body and mind and voluptuous body, speed and agility for his foot- ton work. Steph "lil bwill" senioritis consumed mind, do hereby bequeath the ball journey at LSU. And final- stayin at the gym. do hereby bequeath the following: Dasheba ly to Coach “What were you following: To Benito Ray- Way:Thank you for a wonderful thinking son” Nicely I leave mond Ortiz: nothing because I I, Adiva Mckensie, of strong 18 years of life. BlueBowl, Min- my blown coverage on 4th and have already preserved your 16 at Oakton and my perfect mind and athletic body niePearl, YouDaONE, life. To Cameron Kaufmann: tackling form. hereby leave the best memo- a leprechaun for the luck of you YouWantSomeRhythm? Fire- ries with my good friend Teira finding happiness at the end of stone, “up here mommy” Gim- I, Lionel Williams, being of Washington and my sis Alexis the rainbow. To Maddie El- meOneGimmeOne! I leave you sophisticated mind and Bain. They’ve been the best der: a lifetime supply of cup- these and other memories that body like Buddah, hereby cakes and muffins. To Ryan friends I’ve ever had and we’ve nobody understands but us. I leave: Mr. Shurlds, my fake Westcott: my extraordinarily all been through a lot together, LOVE YOU!!: and the Oscar for yellow pass.To El Salvador timed outbursts during movies del Camp, I leave you with a but I really love these girls and BestLittleSister 2013 goes to and class. To Salvatore spa card to get the crust off am blessed to have ever had Camp: a fresh pair of mandles. KWANESE! I Love You !! Bri- your toes.To Tyler Wingen, I them in my life. To Lionel Williams: your fake annaMyBriiPooh: The memo- leave you glass of Kool-Aid and pass yellow piece of paper to ries of us acting foolish, Hal- a fruit basket.To the Twins & I, Brandon Walker being of leave Shurld’s class early. To loween, step performances, and Alex A., I leave you all pure extrocordinary mind and Josey Davis: the title of team you’re the best manager/friend “thugness” .To Eli L, Tarik Richard. To All of My Team- incredible body hereby be- EVER I LOVE YOU BRIBRI!! Wallace the brotherhood& mates: the great memories we CRZY memories. To Quentin queth the following. To Jus- #TeamTwoNames Tey: I made and the family that we Turner , “my black book”,you tin Palimore: all my athletic became. leave the WildOnes and the know what to do. To Clay, the ability, because you need seri- memories of us laughing, yell- crown to run the school. To ously need it. To Alex An- I, Sean Thompson, leave my ing, screaming, and crying to- Bryce “Skyscrapper” Har- drews: my incredible girlfriend wrestling locker to the next All- gether. Love you Tey! Mrs. mon, my autograph. and bestfriend I leave all my State wrestler that comes to Gerlach: Hey Gee! I leave you I, Alec Beaudet, of my mi- love, funnines, and heart to Bird, my swag that will never the memory of all of your swired mind and half- you. To Yanna Joyner: I leave die to Ridge, Cody, Jake, “blonde” moments in your of- working body, do hereby my brain so something smart Entsminger, Bolton, Westscott, fice, you “BeefinItUp” step bequeath the following: to can possibly rub off. Love you Lunch Ladies, Waller, Blanton, team memories, and I’ll be Tobe: I leave you my flash sis. and The Doc (Hebert), ALSO I back !! Love You Gee!!! drive, to Cooper Stewart: leave all 142 wrestling wins to leave your pink shorts at home, MyStepTeam:: thanks for I, Chase Shipp, leave the Mrs. Brown. to Shurlds: your scripture everything, love y’all, I’ll be following: To Bryce Harman: quotes changed my life, to Kev- back! CellyBTra…Studying: I a pair of real sunglasses in- in Quigley; congrats on being I, Walter York, being of a stead of the fake ones he wears. leave you the memory of our picked for the away team, to calm mind and a chilled To John Romano: a diction- friendship, every BigSean lyric, Luis: go home, to Mr. Ligatti: personality do hereby leave ary, please use it. To Logan our conversations, “BDC”, the I leave you with three ener- Mills: that tree in the middle of the following quote “A man silicon bands we traded(still got gized hamsters, to Jonah that field. To the baseball team: that stands for nothing falls for Wright: I leave you all the mine), engineering, physics, the deodorant for you know who. anything”. comb your roots broke, things we’ve thrown, to Conor Linton: I leave you a copy of Windows 2003, to Mr. Wagner:

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To Yanna Joyner: you’re I, Chandler J Alred, being of To Mr. Thielsch and Mr. I, Dwight T. Lester, being hands down the funniest girl I squishy mind and not-very- Wagner: Your encouragement that long-haired guy and know. I’ll miss you when we sculpted body do hereby and dedication that fostered my graduate! To Chase Shipp: I bequeath the following: To fresh, chill dude, do hereby love of engineering that led me thank you for being a great Kelsey Morgan, Jason Wil- bequeath the following: to friend of mine. We’ve had some helm, Eddie Williams, and to my future. To Ms. Morris: Ms.O’shea for just being the great times, aka taking unex- Jeremiah Parks: Every ounce Your belief in my talents as an awesome teacher that you are. pected road trips to NC. To of tuba expertise I have. You artist. You never stopped push- For all the people I actually Zach Evitts: out of the crew might need it next year. ing me. I became the artist I called my friends, good luck in you took the most harsh jokes am today because of your teach- life, to Ms. Richmond for be- without taking them to heart. I, Ayanna Patterson, do ings. To CJ Alred: Our Broth- Props. Kevin “Ace” Quigley: hereby bequeath the follow- ing Mama Richmond. To Ms. erhood. You’ve been with me you’re a nerd, that’s all. Love ya ing: Bolton, for being the craziest bro! To Ridge Shepherd: fix Do you remember entering through thick and thin since teacher I’ve ever know, thanks those eyrbrows bro! lol To kindergarten and beginning the preschool, through happiness for the dances. To G.E.T , I Monica and Kayla: …HA! I’ll thirteen-year- race to gradua- and heartbreak, and no matter LOVE MY FAMILY. miss you two! To Shannon tion? Approaching the finish where we end up, we’re broth- Costley: I will continue to smh line, I can say that all those ers. To my friends: Our I, Malik Bumpas, of goofy at you and never tell you why years were worthwhile. Com- friendship. The parties, the haha! I wish you the best mencement is almost here, and mind and athletic body twister, the water balloons, the though! Last, To Devin Baber I honestly could not have done hereby bequeath my friend- aka Caucasian Mamba, aka it without some of the teachers sarcasm, my first Homecoming, ship to Jarrett Williams. Baber locks up: I leave you all at this school. To Mrs. Hicks, I and the reenactment of an en- You’re like a brother and foot- the fun times we’ve had mess- leave an appreciation for the tire episode of SpongeBob. It ball was always fun. Maybe one ing with Ms. Bolton and mak- Latin language I never ex- means more to me than you day you’ll be good at basketball ing people laugh in journalism. pected to have. To Mrs. could possible Imagine. To my Clarke, I leave my gratitude like me. Love: You made the last two I, Autumn Joyal, being of for putting up with the back of years the best of my life, and I, Anshae Harris, being of mother’s Mexican tradtion my head as I’m sleeping on the and father’s Canadian life desk and further inspiring me without you I would be lost. the beautiful and outspoken style, do hereby bequeath to pursue a career in chemistry. You always find a way to mind and awesome body the following: To Angelica To Mr. Thielsch, I leave frus- brighten my day, regardless of hereby leave you with this: Balcarcel, my senior. From tration, triumph, and gearboxes what has happened. Ash- goodbye L.C Bird and I thank freshman year until now, I still to make up for the ones I broke leybaby, I give you my never- have the same outlook on you. in manufacturing class. Mr. you for everything. To: my ending love. crew I love you. My soccer partner. My comic Wagner shall receive a lifetime relief. My wonder thighs. membership to Xerox so he can Thank you for not letting high print out all the rubrics his I, Dalton Gilbert, being of I, Alichia Coleman, being of school change you. To my mustache desires. And finally, philosophical mind and tan- outgoing mind and athletic Petit Chou: My sophomore. Mrs. Bolton; I take all your talizing body, do hereby body, do hereby bequeath My one in six billion. Your fam- harsh looks, funnies, and words bequeath the following To the following: To MLA: I ily hates me but I still love you. of wisdom along with that of Abigail Blaha: A whopping They can’t push me away. You other teachers. Every single leave you my trust. A childhood $25 giftcard to Moshi Moshi to mean so much to me, forget teacher at Bird has bettered me full of memories I love you. to enjoy a delicious platter of her all my basketball crew: I leave about zombies. I’m not a big in at least some way. Some- people person and you know times, I questioned my sanity choosing, and all of my care car to you my team room twerk that. My jealousy tends to (along with their own), but it equipment and touch-up mate- sessions/ parties, bus rides to break out every now and then paid off in the end. I’m going to rials because, knowing how she VCU and ODU, memories of and it only means that I love miss this school. drives, she might need it. To our heart to hearts; the list you more than I thought. Your Caleb Noel: My pink bandana, best friend can fall in a hole, I, Keith Bahm, being of an goes on I Love you guy! to rep the Task Force in my because this is Spara! I’m not enlightened mind and memory and honor, lessons I, Juanye Williams, being a saying goodbye because I can’t strong heart, do hereby be- leave you. I need you, I can’t queath the following: To from MaddChadd himself so he funny, nice guy I leave my deny it. I tell you every day how Mrs. Clarke: I leave you my can become a true robot dance last will and testament to my much you mean to me, so don't gratitude for your amazing master, my Toyota AE86 tofu little brother: you’re annoying forget. P.S. I still love you. To teaching. You made Chemistry delivery car…run in the 90’s but I hope you keep those Jordan Stephenson: My my favorite class. To Mrs. my friend, and the legendary grades up! To Messiyah Kerr: freshman, my ginger wild child Howsmon: My growth as both Drive jacket. To Kyle Pusey: I wish you the best of luck with keeper. I pass the Keeper a person and a writer. I grew All of my consoles and games football bro! To Katlynn Hunt: throne over to you. I know you more than I ever thought possi- won’t disappoint . Go big or go ble because of you. I’ll never because I figured he could put I was tempted to say your full home my peasants. forget that. them to use…or sell them, name but nah! You’re a strong girl and a great friend.

LAST WILLS & TESTAMENTS Page 24 my G35 headset, so he can use I, Angie Allen, being of Catherine: magic towels. Bol- To Alyssa Sirriania: sharing the voice morpher at will, all of sound mind and body do ton: Squawk! I didn’t nap once WH waffles, friendship brace- my guitars, and accessories. To hereby bequeath the follow- this year! Szyd: Thank you for lets that I fail at making, our Alex Frljuckic: The mustang ing to: Destiny Hairfield: my passion in theatre... because conversations about you know with no stripe down the middle Our experiences at concerts, I wouldn’t have fit in anywhere who, my crazy grandma, classy and a new backpack so he can venting about people and else. Howsmon: You really are Lincoln Latifa, unplanned prom carry everyone in comfort and school, and our weird conversa- one of the best teachers at Bird, matching Luvs ya! To Kimmie style. To Alysia Giron: My tions. Thanks for being my best thank you for helping me out Point and Kim Holness: Mitsubishi Lancer because I friend and being there for me. I this year. Tech family: Oh Joint custody of BB with her know she can bring out its full hope we continue to stay best hey, can we take a second… new system! You guys are free “rice” potential one day. To friends even as we go our sepa- Buanna is dead, traditional to run people over, take her for Eric Mawyer: A plethora of rate ways in college. Don’t let field trip tweet, Micah’s odd a joy ride, or just base some Wawa giftcards, because anyone get to you; you’re amaz- dislike for HP, and taking Mrs. music with her three woofers. tastykakes are expensive these ing and smarter than them.To R’s iPhone to take selfies, PIPE She will hook ya’ll up! Love you days. To Bolton: Memory of Abigail Blaha: Our exciting DOWN, and sneezing myself off guys. To Catherine Grimes: my dashing good looks! days at the tech center, any- a bed. Theatre kids: Who my beautiful braids in Smith’s thing that has an elephant on shaved the cat? ALL THE PRO- class!, our naps in Smith’s I, Kaila M. Castleberry, be- it, and the world's supply of DUCTIONS, my relaxed face, class, our super evil plots to ing of theatrical mind and bacon. It’s amazing that we've Rupert, Theatre ghost, light overthrow…well you know extremely tan body, do known each other since kinder- booth mouse, so many memo- what I’m talking about! To Ms. hereby bequeath the follow- garten and just recently become ries… not enough space Morse: my Monet mural for ing: To Mr. Zoller: I leave you close, and now I think of you as you to enjoy, my paint brushes fine arts festivals, field trips, one of my best friends. Thanks I, Destiny Hairfield, being of and pallet. Thank you for your and the footprints my sister has for always making me laugh brilliant mind and exquisite support and the opportunities to follow in. To Syzd, Mother and brighten my day. To: April body, do hereby bequeath you have given me this year to all: the 80’s and hair, GOD Andrews: Thanks for giving the following: To Angie Al- Momma Morse! I love you! To SAVE THE QUEEN, wonder- me a chance even when you len: the book from the weird Mr. Entsminger: my tremen- ferr windoo, many rehearsals, thought I was really weird guy at Warped Tour I gave five dous gratitude for having you impossible dances, fruit hats, when we first met in 6th grade, dollars to so he would leave us as a teacher! Thank you for and forever alone. To MacKin- I don't know where I would be alone! Our late night stalking, supporting me in everything I non: the water and bridges, without you. I hate that we’ve amazing times at concerts, and do! To Mrs. Bolton: throwing basketball, Crippleberry, and grown apart these past few perfect songs to describe our the use of passive voice in the Garrett’s stache. To April An- years but nothing will ever life situations. Thank you for trash, scaring me when you yell drews, my BROTHA: I leave change the impact that you’ve being there when I needed you at students for not doing home- you many years of friendship had on my life. the most and for keeping me work. Thank you for teaching and many more, and also an out of jail lol I am so grateful to me more than I could ever im- exotic leaf. I’ll never leaf you. I, Emilee Scot Parham, be- have you as my best friend! agine. Everyone Else: Best of To Garrett “Farrett” Abel: ing of sarcastic mind and Love you! To Caitlin Schoem- luck! Catch you on the flip side! our apartment plan, Spanish subpar body, do hereby be- mell: all three drawers filled Deuces! shenanigans, sloth’s, creepy queath the following: Desti- with my Hokie spirit wear! My stache, the lost silly band, ny: Pickles, Samson, rubber shorty short yoga shorts!, a blinding legs, Pasty duck fights, bus to car rides, wedding ring to make Luke Who painted Prince, camping in your truck, cartwheels, my 2nd family, and Bryan your husband, our rants and the 24 hours you’re older conversations with your moth- in Galanty, and those plant the mural at than me by. Thanks for the er. Jennifer: “This ain’t Jenny ovaries we found at Tech. Love years, laughs, and love. To on the block, PUT IT ON you Boojank! To Ginny Goff: Ryan Harry Potter, my LOCKDOWN” Running for that dog go big, that dog go the end of the Slytherin half: the odd years, office, pineapple and what’s-his hard!, the water balloons those nough said. To Kenneth At- -face, badminton. Autumn: my guys so elegantly threw at us, English hall? kins: do your work. To Keith hot prom date, mornings in the love of rap music that you Bahm, my Percy: I leave you your car, killing zombies, NYC learned from me, running away Believe it or not, Vince Gilli- 5th period and my obnoxious trip (I apologize for being a when I was about to get beaten gan, the writer of the X-Files advice. To Kristin Samer: the mean sleepwalker) and my up by that guy in gym. Love and Breaking Bad did. Nick and Tom moments, the NYC key chains. Emi: I’ll al- you Ginaynay To Janhavi G: Gilligan, a graduate of the shimmy sequences, and ways be Emilee #1 Armanni: high heels, short dresses, and Class of 1985, painted the mu- CERPERCERBERNER. Timmy Buddy! Kaila: THE GAME. lace!, all of the Starbucks ral down the English hallway Cejka: I’m not a gimpy carrot. April: Brodawg, I give you my drinks in the world!, those hor- with a fellow student. Emilee Parham: The Game. title of hostess with the most- rid dorms at UVA, and the To Ligatti: UGH STATIS- ess… Ryan: dead pet lobster. beaver we avoided hitting by a TICS, cruel cat jokes, and grad- Raybould: Thank you for your centimeter. Love you! To Sa- uation fist bump (hopefully). To support, I wouldn’t be graduat- rah Ramey: my feistiness to L.C. Bird: Stay Golden. ing without you. beat people up! And all the Dr. Pepper in the world!, and my pet turtle that sits in my car lol

Bird athletes cheer on the SOLs at schools By: Emilee Parham

Bird’s athletes pepped up shared their advice on how to elementary and middle school do their best and pass the students with the 2nd annual SOLs. They encouraged them to Work Week at the U. All the eat well, get plenty of rest, and athletes and pep band piled make your parents proud. To onto the buses and made stops further the crowd’s excitement at Salem Church Middle and both the football and basketball Elementary, Falling Creek cheerleaders preformed SOL Middle, Ecoff, Carver, Bell- themed routines as they wood, and O.B. Gates Elemen- cheered them to get “fired up” tary to root them on for their over their tests. Senior Jay SOLs. Anderson even prepared an Students walked into their SOL related rap for the kids to gyms thrilled by the sound of enjoy. basketballs hitting the floor, “Be extraordinary and never cheerleaders shouting, and the settle for the average,” said pep band playing. Dr. Hebert senior Jay Anderson greeted the kids then passed Participants also switched up the mic over to seniors Jay the roles during the rallies, Anderson and Bryce Harman to cheerleaders tried their hand at pump up the crowd. conducting the pep band and “I enjoyed getting the kids ex- members of the girl’s basketball cited for their SOLs,” said sen- team cheered. The Harlem ior Jay Anderson Shake sensation made its way The boy’s and girl’s basketball into the rally, it started with teams started the pep rallies by one cheerleader. Soon the dunking and shooting baskets. whole basketball team, football This year Dr. Hebert added a team, and cheerleaders were fun twist to the rally by invit- dancing . ing the guest school’s basket- “I liked when the basketball ball team to join the Skyhawks players and cheerleaders were on the court. Jay Anderson all clapping and jumping,” said then proposed a basketball fifth grader Madisen Kramb. competition between the At the end of the SOL pep schools. Two boys and girls rally the participants flung were selected from the crowd, wrist bands with “WORK and they shot hoops for points WEEK AT THE U” into the against a fellow Skyhawk. crowd and the excited kids Midway through the rally, the went wild. The rallies are an State Champions in football, annual event and more stu- track, and wrestling were dents will be visiting the called center court and they schools before next year’s SOLs. Page 26 Tail End

Senior Editor Hall Talk By: Natasjha Isidoro

Everyone has a superpower they dream of, no matter how old, young, tall, or small they are. Would you rather have the power to soar gracefully through the sky, or the power to ace all of the tests and exams that are thrown your way? The super Skyhawks below revealed what their powers would be. Dear Scottie, Graduation is about to hit “I want to read minds!” said senior Allecia Taylor and believe it or not… I don’t “Invisibility,” said senior Kimberlee Holness want to leave high school! Tests “Green Lantern powers,” said senior Kendall Seeley are easy, I sit next to the cute “Teleportation, so I don’t waste money on gas,” said senior Tim Cejka and smart girl in AP, and eve- “Speed,” said senior Samantha Gomez-Vega ryone here knows my name. “Super strength!” said senior Na’Quasia Dickerson What can I do in order to never “Time freeze,” said senior Jatani Terry graduate? Please help… I don’t “Travel through space and time,” said senior Jordan Gadson Co-Editor in Chief and want to be eaten alive by col- “To control zombies so I could start the zombie apocalypse,” said Back Page Editor and lege. freshman Kaela Bowers. writer of Dear Scottie Sincerely, Peter Pan Wannabe “Laser eyes,” said sophomore John Barnes. Stage manager of most pro- “Telekinesis,” said sophomore Emily Alonso. ductions, directed and co- Dear Peter Pan, “Invisible teleportation,” said sophomore Precious Rowe. directed a One-Act and Thes- This is an easy fix, just “To be really tall,” said sophomore Femi Ogunbade. pian Showcase, Historian of BREAK ALL THE RULES. the International Thespian Don’t bother parking in the Society, and an Independent senior lot, instead go straight Study student in Commercial for the faculty lot. If you want The evolution of a high Photography. to be kicked all the way back to kindergarten, park in the prin- ciple’s spot. Do you ever get so school student mad that you just want to flip Did you spot all your desk? This is your prime chance to do it. Pop quiz in of the graduation Spanish? NOT ANYMORE caps? (This is the part where you flip your desk.) If that doesn’t pre- vent you from graduating than during lunch, declare a food fight. Teachers will have a fit with mashed potatoes stuck to their face, lunch ladies will mourn the loss of their meat- Graduation caps are not just loaf, and your classmates will festive hats wore for commence- hate you… but it’s okay be- ment, they have a meaning. cause they will be graduating Everyone believes they are and you won’t. Now if that worn to embarrass us or cause doesn’t knock you down a terrible hat hair, but they rep- grade, then you must fail all resent academic success. your classes. I mean, who say s Originally these “mortar the answer to “Who wrote Mac- boards” were worn by priests, beth?” isn’t banana… that was- this set them apart from every- n’t the book you read. If you one with the symbolism of high- somehow manage to graduate er intelligence. after all that folly, than make Tassels aren’t just fun to play an exit no one will forget. When with either, they are important you go to receive your diploma, too. Once they are moved from barrel roll across the stage. At the right side of the cap to the least then you’ll make it into left, it symbolizes “leaving”

the yearbook for coolest gradua- high school.

tion exit. caps graduation 10 Answer: Sincerely, Scottie

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Summer Scholarships Bucket List Roses & Raspberries are awarded By: Emilee Parham to seniors

Counting down the minutes Seniors around Bird are to the end of school? Every-  Graduation is in sight.  Teachers planning to re- collectively awarded $140,000 one is. When school ends tire this year. in scholarships, as of May 8th. and you’re stranded with  Senior going on the trip to nothing to do, we’re here to Busch Gardens.  Graduating and heading  Tyler Wingen—Army Re- help. into the real world. serve Scholar Athlete Award. Here’s a summer bucket  Seniors exempting their  The end of The Incredible  Kamaria Harris—Army list to complete in your 3 final exams. Hawk newspaper. Reserve Scholar Athlete month break.  Copacabana being this Award. year’s Spring Musical.  Seniors unable to exempt  Danielle Hunter—Bryant Rescue the princess from exams because they are and Stratton $4,000. the tower, and don’t for-  Ms. Fore for Bird’s website always tardy.  Ebonee Valdiri—Comcast get to slay the dragon. and Skyhawk Faces. Leaders and Achievers  Strange SOL schedules. Scholarship $1,000. Get your master’s degree  Encouraging kids to do  Cameron Barts—DAR in a foreign language. well on their SOLs with  Bolton squawking at her Good Citizens Award. Work Week at the U. students.  Na’Quasia Dickerson—

Become a Youtube sensa- Discus Award. tion and make millions  Christan Rist—Discus off of your grandma and cat. Award. Secret menu items at  Janhavi Giribhattanav- ar—Greater Richmond Live a double life, on Civitan Honor Key Award. opposite sides of the Starbucks © By: Hayley Cairnie  Sean Randall Thompson— country. Hampden Sydney $76,000. Have you ever  “Snickers  Olivia Doyle—Harry F Form a rock band, get walked into Star- frappuccino” – Byrd Leadership Award. really popular, then break bucks © and want- Java Chip with 2  Caitlin Schoemmell—Herff ed to try some- up over your differences in pumps of toffee Jones Principal’s Leader- thing different? preference of cheese on the nut syrup and ship Award. You probably did- caramel syrup. tour bus. n’t know that  Monica Story—Interaith  “Banana there is an im- Council of Greater Rich- crème pie” – Vanilla bean Meet the president and mense list of secret items to mond’s Brotherhood- frapp with hazelnut and Sisterhood Award $1,000. explain the importance of choose from. vanilla syrup, whipped  Janhavi Giribhattanav-  “CrunchBerry frappuccino” cream and a whole bana- why he should have a reality ar—Jefferson Scholar T.V. show. – Strawberry frapp with na. hazelnut syrup. Nominee.  “Apple Juice orange blos-  Sarah Bowles—Mid-  “Cake Batter” – Vanilla som” Tazo orange blossom Enter an jalapeno eating Atlantic Christian Univer- frapp with almond and tea © that is steamed in sity $15,000. contest and complete it vanilla syrup. apple juice. without any milk.  Destiny Hairfield—  “Raspberry cheesecake” –  “Grasshopper frappuccino” Pamplin Scholarship to White chocolate frapp with – Mocha frapp with java Virginia Tech $1,000. Make a blockbuster film raspberry syrup. chips and peppermint about absolutely nothing.  “Nutella” – Chocolate ha- syrup.  Jasbir Harnal— Rensselear Medal Pro- zelnut with caramel.  “Cinnamon roll” – Vanilla gram Award. Discover the secret recipe  “Samoa frappuccino” – bean frapp woth cinnamon  Christan Rist—Southside for the original Twinkies. Mocha coconut frapp with dolce syrup. a caramel drizzle. Health Education Fund Scholarship—$500 &  “Thin Mint frappuccino” – If you want the chance to create Back pack through the $41,500. Tazo green tea © crème your own drink prior to visiting Himalayan mountains. with chocolate syrup and Starbucks© you can go to www. java chips. Frappuccino.com

Incredible Hawk staff: Features: Christan Rist Staff: Co editors-in-chief: Hayley Sports: Devin Baber and Te’Daisha Robinson, Kara Cairnie and Emilee Parham Rebekah Martin Moten, Yanna Joyner, Natasjha Assistant editiors: Juanye Talent: Ryan Harris Isidoro, Desirae Brown, Hieng Williams and Amanda Sanford Back Page: Emilee Parham Leng, Megan Doyle, Daniel News: Catherine Grimes and Business: Lizzie Marrufo Yoon, Austin Shakespeare, Spencer Sabet Artist: Destiny Volkman Tyana Brown