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Captain Shreve High School 6115 East Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71105 The History of Valentine’s Day by Laurie Basco life,” junior Lindsay Radcliffe said. one of a priest named Valentine. of the most popular saints in Every year there is a time “It is a day of romance, people get- This priest was alive England and France by the Middle when stores are decorated with ting together, while Rome’s Ages. This day dates back to the paper hearts and little cupids. A spending Emperor was ancient Roman celebration, time when stores are full of roman- Emperor Lupercalia. tic sayings and people are buying Claudius The first box of Valentine’s candy, cards, and flowers. This II.candy was in the late 1800’s. The month of the year is February, and it oldest known greeting card was is a month dedicated to love. And made in 1400’s. And commercial on February 14, Valentine’s day, Valentines were introduced in the couples have a chance to show their 1800’s. significant other just how much they Today, Valentine’s Day is truly mean. This sign of affection mostly associated with the sym- can be shown through candy, cards, bols of Cupid, doves, love birds, flowers, gifts, or some sort of roses, hearts, arrows, and lacy romantic adventure. time doilies. And, over one billion For everyone, Valentines together Valentine cards are sent each year, has a unique meaning. For some, it just being sweet. And, while over 50 million roses are is a special day to get away with every year my best given on this special day. The their boyfriend or girlfriend. And, friend and I are each United States is not the only country some people don’t believe in this other’s Valentine’s, Claudius II to celebrate this holiday: Canada, holiday. For some it is a depressing even if we have a believed that the young, Mexico, the United Kingdom, day where not having a significant boyfriend. single men would make France and Australia also celebrate other is clearly known. Still others However, we buy great soldiers, better this romantic day. believe this is an invented day, each other gifts and call than the married men Although the history of claiming that someone created this one another.” with children. So, he Valentine’ s Day isn’t certain, one day for economic purposes. But, who is it that we should outlawed marriage for these men. can be sure that this holiday has “I love Valentine’s Day thank for having this day? Valentine did not approve of this existed for many years and is now a because it always brings joy into my Valentine of course. rule and continued marrying these day full of love and much meaning No matter your young men, all in secret. for those special loved ones. beliefs of Valentine’s Valentine’s secrets were eventually Day, it does have it’s discovered and Claudius sentenced own history. him to death. The history of Other legends say that Valentine’s Day is quite a Valentine could have been killed for blur. The origins are not his attempts in helping Christians exactly known, but there escape from the harsh treatments in are some assumptions. the Roman prisons. One story says According to thehisto- that Valentine was the first to send a rychannel.com, there are Valentine card. The story says that three Valentine’s that are Valentine fell in love with a girl who recognized by the visited him while he was impris- Catholic Church who oned. could have been the ori- Valentines has always been gin to this holiday. described as being sympathetic and The first legend is a romantic person. He become one Page 2 The Enterprise Opinion Vol. 38, Issue 3 – February 14, 2005 Student Voices Gators and their true love confessions “What is your idea by Mickeal Key Love and romance is a part of at home with that special someone. done right, is just as special as any of a perfect date?” most everyone’s life, whether a love Senior Adam Wiggins is all for a cozy other. Freshman Colvin Hines choos- interest is present or not. And just date at the house. es this type of date over the rest. about everyone, boys and girls, can “My idea of a perfect date “My perfect valentine date admit to daydreaming about what would be to be with my girlfriend at would be to take my girl something their perfect date would be like. her house. We would eat a dinner with special. I would take my date to a Dating in this day and age is candles and soft music in the back- fancy restaurant, buy her something much different from the traditional ground. We would then spend the rest really nice, like a necklace in the view of what a date consists of. of the night on the swing in the front shape of a heart, to show her how Sophomore Ansley Hughes is defi- yard just talking for as long as we much I love her,” Hines said. nitely a believer in unconventional wanted,” Wiggins said. Love and romance is not con- Kendra Key- 9th types of dating. Just when romanticism was fined to just the students here at the “We would go to the skate park “Most people would describe taken for dead, a few people pop up Swamp. Advanced Math teacher Mrs. and skate. Then we would go get their perfect date as a long, romantic with fresh, heartfelt ideas. Junior Jones has this one down pat. something to eat; after that we walk on the beach, and a midnight, Jessica George had a dramatic spin on “My perfect date for would go to a movie.” candlelit picnic. Not me,” Hughes her very special day. Valentine’s Day would start early in said. “I’d much rather do something “My sweet sixteenth birth- the morning with breakfast in bed. way more creative and spontaneous, day! It seemed as if everyone remem- That night we would go to a fancy, like a trip to Sci-Port or the zoo. It’s bered my birthday except my secluded restaurant with candlelight. so much more interesting than any boyfriend! I was mad at him the entire And for the whole day we wouldn’t dinner and a movie date.” day; he didn’t call me or anything! answer the phone for anyone,” Jones Freshman Katelyn Grant That night he had a limo pick me up said. would agree to an out-of-the-ordinary with a dress and instructions inside There are many types of dates date as well. (put the dress on etc., etc.). He sat and and different places to spend them. It “My perfect date would be a planned an entire night for me (din- could be a laid-back bite to eat at camping out,”Grant said. ner, shopping, a spa, etc.) then we McDonald's or a formal dinner for Chris Cordero- 11th Others choose to go to a more finally met at the end of the night with two at a nice restaurant. No matter “I would be taken to the casual, home-based date rather than golden roses and he told me he loved where or when it is, just take your Nutcracker and then go walking seeking entertainment outside.But, in me!” George said. time to find that special someone with through the park discussing books, the opinion of Senior Christian Lewis, Of course there is the tradi- no pressure and no strings attached movies, and music. Then we’d a date at home is no- where near bor- tional and classic date that, when and enjoy yourself. roll around in the snow making ing. snow angels.” “A perfect date to me would be me and my date alone at home. I would cook him a meal instead of going out to eat, which I think is out- dated. Then we could sit on the couch 2004-2005 Staff Vol. 38, Issue 3 – February 14, 2005 and watch movies together. Then we The Enterprise is produced entirely by the Laurie Basco - Editor in Chief could go in the backyard with blan- student newspaper staff of Captain Shreve Mamie Cowles - News Editor kets and lay in the grass and look at High School. All desktop publishing is Erika Farese - Feature Editor done on Macintosh computers. Editorials the stars together. I think this would Alicia Jefferson - Sports Editor represent the opinion of the majority of the Deontae’ Cooper- 10th be a great date and something out of Caitlin Juneau - Entertainment Editor editorial board, not necessarily that of the “My perfect date would be work- the ordinary,” Lewis said. Mickeal Key - Opinion Editor administration or student body. The ing out, playing football, and then Girls are not the only ones Julie Norman - Photo Editor Enterprise is published once per nine-week who would not mind a quiet evening Elizabeth Williamson - News Editor grading period and is printed by The chilling at my house playing Natchitoches Times in Natchitoches, La. Nelda Allen - Faculty Adviser video games.” The purchase price is 25 cents.

History of the “Enterprise” Captain Henry Miller Shreve, steamboat pilot of the 1800s and namesake of our high school, is famous for his efforts in opening the inland waterways of America. Not so famous, however, is Shreve’s first steamboat, the “Enterprise,” and its role in American his- tory. Wary of the Fulton-Livingston monopoly over trade on the Mississippi River, Shreve realized the necessity of building a superior steam vessel that could outperform the existing ones. As a result, Shreve formed a partnership with entrepreneur Daniel French to design such a boat. The result of their work was the steamboat “Enterprise.” On Dec. 1, 1814, she left on her maiden voyage with 29-year-old Shreve as her captain. Emily Brummer-12th This first voyage was no leisurely trip. A precious cargo of munitions and supplies was desperately needed by General Andrew Jackson’s troops in New Orleans. The long trip “My perfect date would be to go down the Mississippi was a success, and within two weeks the cargo was safely delivered to ice skating in an open air rink. Jackson’s camp. Shreve’s fearless attitude and the dependability of the “Enterprise” were cru- Then we would follow it up with cial factors in the victory at the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812. some ice cream treats.” Now, as the student newspaper of Captain Shreve High School, The Enterprise strives to emulate the fearlessness and dependability of Shreve and his ship in reporting the news important to you, the students of Captain Shreve. Roshundra Smith/ Personal Cartoon Vol. 38, Issue 3 – February 14, 2005 News The Enterprise Page 3 LASC: The High Note of Leadership by Julie Norman

Our very own Student to give a speech to the star struck Council hosted the 2005 Louisiana audience. He got students even Association of Student more interested in his speech Councils (LASC) Convention, when he gave that famous and “The High Note Of Leadership,” familiar laugh. on January 15-17, 2005. Several prestigious awards “We really were also given during the con- worked hard this year trying to vention. Mayor Keith Hightower make this the best convention recognized January 15, 2005, as ever!” said Stephanie Ullmer, a Martha Goza Day for the city of member of Captain Shreve’s Shreveport. Student Council. All members of “Mrs. Goza is a wonderful per- the Student Council spent hours son and she has done so much for decorating and preparing our our Student Council,” said school for the convention. Caroline Porter, a member of “LASC is a big deal and I Captain Shreve’s Student was proud to be a member of the Council. Student Council that was hosting Mrs. Goza, sponsor of the it,” said Ullmer. Over 110 high Student Council here in the schools and middle schools from Personal Photo Swamp, has been a part of across Louisiana came to Captain Student Council members welcome the LASC convention. Captain Shreve for many years, Shreve to attend the state conven- and according to many members tion. of the Student Council has been a During the three days of the and listened to choirs and bands. Ullmer. wonderful part of their lives. convention, students went to seminars, “I would have to say that my On the second night of the con- After a year of planning, listened to speeches, played games, favorite part of the convention was vention, Dennis Haskins or “Mr. months of preparing, and endless hours competed in several different contests when I got to meet Mr. Belding,” said Belding,” from Saved By the Bell came of hard work, LASC ended. Gators get Close Up with the nation’s capital by Mamie Cowles Close Up Washington, D.C. is This trip also gives students Frierson. dents that went on Close Up and they a week long visit to our nation’s capi- the opportunity to meet other students Being put into these work- were accompanied by Mr. Bryant, a tal, where some Shreve students had from around the United States and shops is only one part of the very teacher at Shreve. Although this the opportunity to experience the gov- sometimes from other countries. intense week these students go group may have had a few delays in ernment and political process first- These are the people that students through. Each day is packed with flying to the capital, they only missed hand. These room sites and events, then at night they one day and did not take any of the privileged with have a set curfew other days for granted. students not and are after having dinner at only visited in work- one of Washington’s Wahington’s shops many restaurants. monuments with. On Thursday and muse- Inof this year’s trip, the ums, but these students visited they also work- Capitol Hill where got to take a shops, they were able to talk deeper look students and voice their opin- at the peo- are able ions to Senators, ple and to learn Congressmen, or places that others’ staff members of make our opin- these leaders. capital what ions on “Talking it is today. Personal Photo different with people and Holmes European Juniors freeze while visiting the Lincoln Monument. “It political walking around the was really matters capital really made Motors fascinating to see and learn about all and travel around the city together. me want to work Volvo Jaguar this great history. I had a lot of fun,” “I loved learning all the dif- there,” said Frierson. said Caroline Frierson, a junior who ferent political opinions of everyone. This year Mercedes-Benz attended this year’s trip. They made some good points,” said there were 17 stu- LandRover LovePage 4 The Enterprise Vol. 38,is Issue 3 – Febrary 14, 2005 a beautifulFeature Vol. 38, Issue 3 – Februarything 14, 2005 The Enterprise Page 5

By Erika Farese roulette, here are the stories of a was much happiness. And nudity. Alright, so maybe she did the pretty pictures just then, but span of time before his head was munist painter and her revolution- few who took a chance, bit the Life was like round the clock HBO break up the greatest rock group of stay with me people. Anyway, smashed by a hoof, Pierre was ary artist husband. Diego Rivera bullet, and did some good things after 9:00, and it was good. all time, crushing the souls of mil- they were doing terribly interest- very much in love with Marie and and Frida Kahlo are the embodi- for humanity along the way. Unfortunately, this lovely lions, but Yoko Ono and Johnny L. ing things in their lab one day and she thought he was pretty cool too, ment of the archetypal love story. existence came suddenly to a halt were in love. What else is there in stumbled across radium, a white, which is good, or else I’ve just Oh, the sarcasm. when our friends, succumbing to this life we wander through? highly radioactive metallic ele- written all this for nothing. Their fiery romance was Adam and Eve peer-pressure, disobeyed God’s Ponchos? I think not. Besides, the ment found in pitchblende and very off and on, separating often only request and ate the forbidden Beatles did their thing for many other Uranium ores that is formed (unlike Frida’s eyebrow) and fruit, falling shamefacedly from years. There is a time to hang it up as part of the uranium radioactive Frieda Khalo and divorcing before finally remarry- grace. and call it a day. And anyway, one disintegration series. But you ing. By that kind of track record “The trials of love.” An But not all was lost. Eve, can’t be expected to spend the knew that. Diego Rivera they may have seemed unequally appropriate metaphor. Double talk realizing her nakedness, cut a hole entirety of one’s days creating In the end, they were mar- matched, but the two were actual- , questioning, a fair amount of in the center of a deer skin and melodious works of genius for all ried for a while until Pierre was ly very much in love, and are even nervous sweatiness: love does invented the poncho, which has the world to hear. Don’t get me randomly run over by a horse, seen depicted together in a work indeed feel like a courtroom bat- been revived in the fashion world wrong, I love the music, live the which is funny in an inappropriate painted by Diego. Not that that tle, and it’s often just as expensive every thirty years since. music, breathe the music; it’s all way. But in that means anything. Bush and and aggravating. So why bother? about the music, but come now. Clinton are doing Tsunami Aid Is the single existence really so There must be time reserved for together, but they’re not fooling horrifying? Is being alone actually John and Yoko eating hot dogs and watching anyone. But for our purposes, and that bad? Earthworms do it, and “telly” naked in a ridiculously in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, they seem pretty content with large house. One should go to we'll give them the benefit of the doing their thing in the ground, compulsory confession for deny- doubt. aerating the soil and whatnot. But ing that right; it’s sinful. pair ruled an era of bloodshed, at the end of the day, earthworms fear, and towering, unstable are blind, eat dirt, and get stepped Cleopatra and dynasties. Dynasties which top- on when it rains, so what do they Marie and Pierre pled by the push of the sword from know? Anthony invading enemies. Much like fried Curie chicken day in the cafeteria. Love is a powerful thing Imagine this: a time of An obscure example, yes, There was something like raw pas- that can make or break one, and According to this new sweet innocence, an age of purity but a good one, nevertheless. For sion infused with the air. people seem more willing to take “christianity” thing (which, by the when all had an undying respect those of you who are less scientif- Especially in the case of the afore that chance than eat cereal in front way, will never catch on), Adam for their fellow man. When ically inclined, Marie and Pierre mentioned couple. They, in of the TV with their cat on and Eve were the first people cre- heartache and tragedy left the Curie were two scientists who Romeo and Juliet style, died for Saturday night. A good thing con- ated in God’s kitchen. He placed human spirit untouched; and won the Nobel prize in physics for each other’s love: Cleopatra by sidering our species would be them in a garden paradise with the You've heard it before: A uncorrupted. their ground breaking work in the snake and Anthony by suicide. A doomed to extinction otherwise. beasts and the fowl and the creep- classic tale of love between a polio This was not the time of field. I imagine I just lost your shining example of love’s deadly So, in honor of this clever- ing things that creepeth and there stricken paraplegic bisexual com- Cleopatra and Mark Anthony. The ly disguised game of Russian attention to the back page with all power. Dynamic duo’s

Fish and chips BIll and ted gumby and pokey Lewis and clark Page 6 The Enterprise Entertainment Vol. 38, Issue 3 – February 14, 2005 Star-Studded Mentionable Music: The Killers

Movies by Erika Farese Boogeyman - PG13 their brilliance. Of course it’s a it will do as the sound track to your Mentionable Music: catchy song, but it’s mostly just gim- unrequited love. The Killers mickey, as are most debut singles. It As before said, all of the Vox: Brandon Flowers feels like they’re trying to sell you a songs are amazing, but one track in The Wedding Date - PG13 Guitarist: David Keuning CD. But they more than redeem particular (Andy You’re a Star) is Bassist: Mark Stoemer themselves with the rest of the especially fantastic. It begins in a low Drums: Ronnie Venucci album. tempo, monotone type of way, decep- Their sound is something of a tively boring, biding its time. And Reminiscent of the biting mixture of synthesizer and prominent then, ah then my pretties, bam. It Coach Carter - PG13 melancholy of The Smiths, The bass rifts, peppered with guitar; an climbs quickly to a crescendo and Killers, in their love plagued agony, 80’s nostalgic feel with a contempo- goes completely in the other direc- are explosive. Their currently circu- rary pulse. The mood throughout is tion with choirs and happiness, flying lating track being pounded into the more or less despondent, but this totally out of the ether. I was caught In Good Company - PG13 skulls of anyone who will listen, should not deter you. You may not be off guard, to say the least, and the rest Somebody Told Me, is no gauge of able to play it at your barmitzvah, but of the album is equally as surprising.

Meet the Fockers - PG13 A Walk To Remember:

Million Dollar Baby - A Movie You Won’t Forget PG13 by Caitlin Juneau Cast: Critique: ed ending with more detail would Landon Carter- Shane West “A Walk to Remember” has have completed a really good movie. The Aviator - PG13 Jaime Sullivan- Mandy Moore a predictable theme. Cool, bad boy Reverend Sullivan- Peter Coyote meets and falls in love with serious, Bottom Line: Cynthia Carter- Daryl Hannah unpopular girl. Very predictable, but A very good movie that is nonetheless entertaining and mov- highly recommended, but as is often The Phantom of the Production: ing. Both Shane West and Mandy true, the book is better than the Opera - PG13 Directed by- Adam Shankman Moore are perfect for the roles and movie. Screenplay by- Karen Janszen very convincing. The Based on the novel by- Nicholas plot is well devel- Sparks oped, the situations Roly Poly Movie Type- Drama that Landon and Star-Studded Rating- PG Jaime encounter are Sandwiches very real and sad. However, the criti- Ratings Plot: cism of the movie is Shreveport In the small town of the ending which is 1409 E. 70th Street, Suite 101B Beaufort, North Carolina, Landon somewhat abrupt and (318) 798-2210 Fax (318) 798-2282 Carter is an aimless, moody, reck- leaves the viewer dis- Let Us Cater Your Next Meeting or Special Event Go See Now less guy with no plans for the future. satisfied. An expand- Jaime Sullivan, the reverend’s daughter, is a very focused individ- ual that could care less about what Community Discount See in Spare Time people think about her. After a prank gone horribly wrong, Carter is punished by tutor- Cleaners ing on the weekends and participat- ing in the school’s Spring play, forc- Wait Till Video ing these two opposites to work together. In order to complete his 3713 Lakeshore Drive assignment, Landon is forced to ask Jaime for help. Working closely together, Landon and Jaime fall in 635-7877 Don’t Bother love, but Jaime keeps a secret from Landon about her life situation. Look for the Orange Sign! Vol. 38, Issue 3 – February 14, 2005 Sports The Enterprise Page 7 Spotlight Player: Mary Harrison discusses plans for upcoming tennis season by: Alicia Jefferson tennis court you may not realize that criminal justice and continuing a asked who was her role model, Mary Harrison, a senior on she has not been play- career in that.” Harrison replied, “My dad is my role the Lady Gator tennis team, is ing tennis for very When asked where model. He has taught me everything I February’s Spotlight Player. long. she would like to go to know about tennis.” Harrison spent the first semes- “I have been college, Harrison What is Harrison’s advice to ter of the school year attending John playing tennis compet- replied, “I am looking young girls trying to get their start in Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New itivley for about 4 at a few schools. I tennis? Braunfels,Texas. years. I do plan on would like to continue “Be ready to work hard. Make “I attended regular continuing playing in playing tennis in col- sure this is what you want to do. And high school during the day. Then on college,” Harrison lege. I would love to you will be sure to succeed.” certain days before school I would go said. attend Stephen F. Captain Shreve Tennis Team to the academy to do my different Harrison’s Austin State vs. activities. The people at the academy plans for the future University in C.E. Byrd High School made sure we were finished on time may surprise you. “I Mary Harrison Nacogdoches, Texas March 5 each day so we could attend regular do plan on playing ten- with my sister.” Southern HIlls Tennis Center school on time.” nis in college, but I probably won’t Harrison is looked up to as a at 4:00 p.m. When you see Harrison on the play afterwards. I plan on majoring in role model in the Swamp. When Gator baseball gearing up to tackle this year’s upcoming season by Elizabeth Williamson The Gators are ready to step Shreve’s very own annual Shreve up to the plate. Hard work and a lot of Tournament. dedication from the players as well as Teams from all over Texas, the coaches have this baseball team Arkansas and Louisiana will be partic- confident for their upcoming season. ipating in this 4-day tournament in “The long practices and all the February. hours spent lifting weights are really Shreve has three different going to pay off,” junior Lance West teams represented in the baseball pro- said. gram: Freshmen; Junior Varsity, con- The team has spent many sisting of underclassmen; and Varsity, hours hitting in the batting cages, consisting of the upperclassmen. catching in the outfield and getting “Even though we are a pretty stronger in the weight room to prepare young team, we will have a successful for the season. year,” West said. Only five of the The Gators will be competing upperclassmen are seniors. in over 30 games including 4 tourna- The coaching staff has also ments and many district and non-dis- spent many hours on and off the field PPeeppssii AAmmeerriiccaass ooff SShhrreevveeppoorrtt trict games. helping the team reach their potential. “We play in a very competi- “Since Coach Ronnie Coker iiss aa tive district,” junior Michael Dabbs came to our school we are known as a said. competitive baseball team,” Dabbs PPrroouudd SSppoonnssoorr ooff “Every team has the potential said. “He has changed the way other CCaappttaaiinn SShhrreevvee HHiigghh SScchhooooll to win. We will just go out there and teams look at us and led us to become play our game.” one of the best baseball programs && TThhee EEnntteerrpprriissee Among the tournaments is around.” Page 8 The Enterprise Scenes From the Swamp Vol. 38, Issue 3 – February 14, 2005

Personal Photo Shreve students get in the Valentine’s Day mood. Personal Photo Stage crew takes a break from the LASC Convention.

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Personal Photo Shreve students pose while enjoying the LASC Convention.

Personal Photo Personal Photo Students on Close-Up enjoy their trip to Washington D.C. Students take time to smile big and show their love for the school.