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ChancellorTLB High School Newspaper Volume 27 Bringing the Thunder to Chancellor since 1988 6300 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Issue 6 FREE

1 March 2015 what IS HAPPENING? Photo by Natalie Wilson Natalie Photo by

English teacher Mr. Barber rocks out in his pajama pants, sweatshirt, and top hat with junior Alex Trainham perform at the Variety Show. Barber is the lead singer and guitarist of his band, Hot Buttered Elvis. They have an upcoming show at the Colonial Tavern in Fredericksburg on May 2nd. Photo by Kailtyn O’Gorman Kailtyn Photo by Photo by Neil Schubel Neil Photo by Staff Yearbook the Photo by Staff Yearbook Photo by Briana McHugh cuts a piece of Zander Royston coaches the NCAA Division II commit Tori Bai- David Berghoff and David cloth in class to begin the process students at Special Olympics ley jogs through the halls in prepa- Hindgardner learn how to make of creating a pillow case. basketball in March. ration for the upcoming season. flight models in Mr. Owens’ class. Photo by Yearbook Staff Yearbook Photo by The Boys JV Soccer team huddles before their against Liberty-Bealton Eagles in their first home game of the regular season. The game began at 6:00 P.M. and the team dominated the field scoring 5 goals, while the Eagles scored 0. March 2015 2 News Editorial Follow us on sunscreen, skipping out on an but what has the most signifi- Mrs. Gattie assignment because it “won’t cant meaning to us is how it is Adviser instagram and twitter change my grade now”, Stan- done. We have a choice to finish dards of Learning Tests (SOL’s), out what many consider, “the @CHHS_TLB Advanced Placement Tests, best time of your life” in either Neil Schubel By Neil Schubel and finally exams. Welcome to an uninteresting manner, or an Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief spring. exhilarating one. Former professional baseball One of the most important What do you find exciting? Is Megan church player Derek Jeter said, “The last topics that surrounds the end of it the book that you are holding? Co-Editor-in-Chief thing you want to do is finish the year is a theme that is part of The trail you are riding your bike playing or doing anything and many of our lives: finishing. You on? It is the science experiment wish you would have worked have heard people say: “First I that you are researching? Or is Christopher harder.” need to finish high school, then it math problem that you just Welcome to the home stretch I can go to college, then I can cannot figure out? Finish out Heimink of the school year. The hectic finish that and get a job, then this year in the most thrilling Layout Editor winter schedule is coming to a once I finish my job…” It is com- way possible, and work hard at close, and the possibly chaotic mon. It is what all of us do in it. Work at what you find excit- part is here. Welcome to rushed the back of our heads. Finishing ing, and you may find the home Kaitlyn Keisling class material because of snow your first, second, third, or the stretch of this school year more Layout Editor days, sunburns because you last year of your high school ca- enjoyable than it has even been. did not realize it is time to wear reer is important to many of us, Harry FIsher Contents Opinions editor News Kaitlyn O’GOrman New Teacher of the Year...... pg. 6 News Editor AP Art in the School Board Office...... pg. 6 Features Jordan Pearson Features Editor Horoscopes...... pg. 16 Chancellor’s Day Dreams...... pg. 13 Matthew Sanders Op-Ed Sports Editor BATTLEFIELD: Snow Days, Good or Bad?...... pg. 9 Crazy for Corned Beef...... pg. 10 Laura Sullivan Website Editor Sports Color Guard Competition...... pg. 23 Rachel Thompson Athlete of the Month: Tori Bailey...... pg. 22 Website Editor Zack Jewell Administrative Assistant

Find Rodney The Journalism students at Chancellor High School publish The Light- ning Bolt, the only official newspaper on campus. The purpose of the newspaper is to factually inform and entertain its readers. As an estab- Rodney is hidden somewhere in this newspaper! If you lished open forum for the student body, truth will be the staff’s major goal. It is the responsibility of each staffer to adhere to the journalism find him, circle him, then cut out that page and this slip code of ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. The code states that a journalist can not accept gifts, favors or privileges that could compromise their integrity. All material published with your information on it. Lastly, turn the sheet in to the will be the result of brainstorm sessions by the staff. Subjects stimulat- ing to the majority of the student body will be used. The editorial board, “Bolt Box” in the library to be entered to which is comprised of all newspaper staff members will determine the priority of the stories and the overall design of publication. The advisor serves to give students a better understanding of the functions and win an awesome prize! ethics of a free press. The advisor does not serve as a censure. Student editors will decide the material to be published. In accordance with community standards, profanity will not appear in the publication. Students are free to express an opinion on matters of public interests under the, “fair comment rule.” Under this rule, the student has the right to intel- Name:______ligently criticize the school and its policies. Editorials reflect the opinion of The Lightning Bolt. Opinion stories reflect the opinion of the writer and do not represent the opinion of the faculty and administration of Chancellor High School. Controversial issues will be covered from both points of view. School news, as well as local, national and international A4 Class: ______events will also be covered. Letters to the editor are welcomed. All letters must be signed and be between 200- 300 words long. They may be submitted to A113 or by e-mailing [email protected]. The Lightning Bolt retains the right to edit letters to comply with journalistic standards. Anonymous letters will not be published. This is your school, help improve it through your opinions, praises, and constructive criti- Grade:______cisms. If voiced aloud and in large enough numbers, we can bring about change. Our ultimate goal is to print the truth and with your help we

Bolt Design by Natalie Wilson Natalie by Bolt Design can reach this goal. News 3 March 2015 Teachers Retiring Bye bye Boyd Home again Holmes Kaitlyn O’Gorman News Editor puter to make and print his “Know as much as you can student’s interims. While all cram into your head,” advises the other teachers were hand Mr. Boyd. “You have to be a life- writing interims he was having long learner to keep up with the his printed interims signed by world.” parents and he was filing them Government teacher Harold away for proof. One day Mrs. Boyd has been teaching for 30 Bass-Fortune came to Boyd say- years, 29 in Spotsylvania Coun- ing a parent was yelling at her ty, and 27 in Chancellor High about how her son was failing School and will be retiring at the his class and she had no idea end of the 2015 school year. about it. She was going to make the school pay for her son’s “Know as much as summer school. So Boyd handed you can cram into Bass-Fortune his signed interim showing the student’s parent re- your head,” advises ally did have knowledge of their Mr. Boyd. “You have child’s grade. Long story short Photo By Kaitlyn O’Gorman “Mrs. Bass-Fortune has always Rachel Thompson passion for teaching.” to be a lifelong had my back even to this day,” Website Editor “It’s definitely going to be a learner to keep up sums up Boyd. “We’ve always been such a family,” states Mrs. Holmes. huge loss for everyone,” states with the world.” “Mrs. Bass-Fortune “Work feels like a family.” Ms. Lauderdale, the Assistant has always had my Original settler and history Vice Principal here at Chancel- He’s going to miss the stu- teacher Anne Holmes is retiring lor. dents, but not the SOL’s and back even to this year. After working hard for “She’s one of the most profes- what he feels the school system this day,” 32 years she “just wants to play”. sional, and upbeat people I’ve has turned into. He doesn’t feel She grew up on a dairy farm, and ever met,” states Mr. Gebhardt, also an Assistant Vice Principal like he’s getting the same thing Boyd plans on cleaning out has been working her whole life. here at Chancellor. “Mrs. Hol- out of teaching he did 30 years his “packrat” house first thing Holmes states, “[I want] time mes will work with any students ago. Boyd doesn’t want to retire after his retirement. He then to have fun as well as to spend that ask her to. She doesn’t ever dying, before he’s unable to see plans to travel to Alaska to visit time with my family.” She also not help a student. I have nev- the rest of the world. his brother in Fairbanks. In ad- won’t be working anywhere else, er heard anything bad spoken Boyd’s favorite moment as a dition Boyd plans to go to Scot- although she explained she sees about her. I have never seen her teacher was back when Mrs. land and France in the spring, herself volunteering with some angry at students ever.” Bass-Fortune was still the Vice and go on a Disney cruise with history events locally. “I’ve al- Principal and he was the first his family for Thanksgiving. ways loved it (history). I’m from “We were told to run and only teacher using the com- here so I can’t help but love it,” states Holmes. as fast as we could One of her most memorable and funniest moments at Chan- out of the building, cellor High was the time when or else we would die. the faculty was having one of their first meetings and a con- It wasn’t funny then, struction worker (because they but it’s funny now” were still working on the school) hit a gas line. Holmes encourages both “We were told to run as fast teachers and students with this as we could out of the building, advice: “You need to think be- or else we would die. It wasn’t fore you act, and learn to listen. funny then, but it’s funny now,” Not just hear, but listen. Value states Holmes. other people’s points of view.” When asked what she would Chancellor will greatly miss miss the most she said, “Defi- the love and upbeat joy Mrs. nitely my colleagues and kids, Holmes has brought to Chancel- the energy in the school, and my lor. We wish her the best of luck Photo By Kaitlyn O’Gorman News editor on her retirement. March 2015 4 Congratulations FBLA Multicultural Club Black History Month

Photo by Sports Editor Matthew Sanders Photo by Kaitlyn O’Gorman News Editor Congratulations to Michael Combs for his first place regional win in Computer Game and Simulation Programming! Congratulations to Lizzie Franco for her first place win in Social Media Challenge! Way to go Chancellor FBLA and good luck at states in April! Les Mis Preview Jordan Pearson Features Editor Armentrout and Mrs. Miller By Ashley RagoneseStaff Reporter “Then join in the fight that will charge forward into this world Guest speaker Col. McCaskil speaks to Rabih Abuismail about diversity give you the right to be free!” in the military. by casting some of Chancellor’s By Ashley Ragonese Chancellor High School has most talented students as lead Staff Reporter history. Students who attended taken on the enormous chal- roles, such as Brian Ashton as “The American culture con- also entered a raffle to win small lenge of one of the most suc- Jean Valjean, Dalton Hedrick as tinues evolving and embracing prizes. cessful Broadway musicals of Javert, Taylor Noll as Fantine, people of different ethnicities,” “I’m looking forward to the dif- all time: Les Miserables. This Sydney Murray as Eponine, Ben says librarian Jane Pickren ferent ethnicities learning a lot,” musical is known and loved all Ransom as Marius, Sophie Horn Chancellor’s Multicultural stated Pickren. around the world for it’s ground- as Cosette, Corey Pitts as Enjol- Club hosted an event in honor Club member Brandon Trot- breaking story and it’s allur- ras, Tyler Wright as Thenardier, of celebrating African Ameri- ter gave a magnificent musical ing music. The themes in this Gabi Sivertsen as Madame The- can history month. The event performance. Also the club an- musical include life and death, nardier, Hayley Decatur as Gav- was scheduled to take place on nounced their upcoming Asian love and hate, betrayal and for- roche, and Brandon Bolick as Thursday February 26th, how- culture event to take place in giveness, and right and wrong. Grantaire, as well as many more ever due to school cancellations May or April. Previous viewers have found it cast members making up the en- caused by inclement weather, The club celebrates African to be breathtaking to watch and sembles. Brian Ashton states, the event was postponed to American history month every the music to be stunning. “I’m so excited to get the lead March 10th. It took place here year, however, Pickren believes This musical is role for my last musical in high at Chancellor’s enlightening Li- that this specific occasion will stand out from events they've known and loved all school!” brary. The first performance is for The dedicated, hard working had in the past due to the high around the world for the parents only on April 29th students involved in the Multi- diversity in the club’s official board. Many of the club mem- it’s ground breaking at 7:00. After that, performances cultural Club, lead by it’s presi- are on April 30th at 7:00, May dents, Barinder Kang and Na- bers anticipated the “soul food” story and it’s alluring 1st at 7:00, and May 2nd at 7:00. beela Ahmad, have held three purchased from Red Bowl that was served at the event. The music. Some material might be inap- productive meetings in which propriate for some children due the club members rehearsed the food was paid for partly by the Directors, Drama and Cho- to suggestive themes and some event’s agenda in order to be multicultural club and partly by rus teachers at Chancellor, Mr. language. well prepared for the occasion. the school. There was a total of ten club Overall the multicultural club members directly involved with did a fantastic job in educating the event. other students of African Amer- Col. McCaskil,a highly re- ican history and culture. There spected retired military official were over twenty students in at- spoke to the attendants of the tendance. event about ethnic diversity “When meeting people of dif- in the military. There was an ferent cultures we must work interactive African American together and learn each other's trivia challenge which helped cultures in order to gain respect students to gain and display for each other," says Col. Mc- knowledge of African American Caskil. 5 March 2015 New Teacher of the Year ap aRT IN sCHOOL bOARD officE

Ms. Fisher won New Teacher of the Year for 2014-15. AP art students display their artwork in the school board office. She stands alongside of Ms. Dellett, her mentor. Forensics

Courtesy of Mr. Armentrout Congratulations to the Chancellor High School Forensics Team! Forensics is a speech, drama, and interpretation competition. The Chancellor Drama department had an excellent day of competition with every student who participated receiving First or Second Place in his or her category. Chancellor received: First Place Overall in the Conference and the entire team moved on to Regionals on March 7. First Place Winners include: Tyler Nielsen, Sarah Moore, Taylor Noll, Taylor Patzman, Haylie Decatur, Sarah Ross, Amanda Burrows-Owens, Sophie Horn, Emma Mearns, Sydney Murray, and Hannah Nichols Second Place Winners include: Alex Trainham, Aimee Pesti, Paul Foltz, Megan Garrick, Jeanie Wagnon, Zoe Garrick, Brandon Bolick, Ben Ransom, Michael DeMaio, and Gabi Sivertsen March 2015 6 Band Assessment Showcase By Megan Church Co-Editor-In_Chief but were not permitted to actu- Chancellor High School’s ally play their instruments until Concert and Symphonic Bands the live performance. performed in an Assessment “Our site reading was fabulous, Showcase on Monday, March 16 in both concert band and sym- in the auditorium. This show- phonic band,” said junior Madi- case was an exercise for the son Libby. Libby plays trumpet bands as they prepare for dis- in Concert Band and Flute in trict concert assessment, which Symphonic. will be held on March 19 for “In my opinion, it wasn’t our Concert Band and March 20 for best performance,” stated Emily Symphonic. For the past few Abrell, a junior who plays flute years, the showcase has been and percussion, “but I feel like it canceled due to snow. was a good experience to get our This showcase was different bad parts out now so we saved Photo By Natalie Wilson from a regular concert. Typical- our peak performance for when Meghan Schrader and Marianna Smith on flute. ly, the Jazz Band and Drumline it counts.” would also perform, but they will not be attending assess- “Our site reading ment, so they didn’t participate was fabulous, in both in the showcase. This showcase was judged on the same param- concert band and eters used during assessments symphonic band.” by band directors from other schools. At District Assessments, the The bands have been prac- bands will be judged on seven ticing the assessment pieces, categories: Tone Quality, In- which must include one march tonation, Technique, Rhythm, and two VBODA approved se- Balance, Musicianship, and lections, every class period for General Factors. more than three months. Af- Band members agreed that ter assessments, the bands will tempo and blend were the weak- move on to new music in prepa- est point of Monday’s perfor- ration for the Spring Concert, mance. Photo By Natalie Wilson which will be held in May. The ratings from the seven cat- Band Director Mr. Addair addressing the crowd. “In my opinion, it egories, given by a panel of three adjudicators, will come to a final All County Orchestra wasn’t our best per- rating. The ratings are: I- Superior formance, but I feel II- Excellent like it was a good III- Good IV- Fair experience to get our V- Poor bad parts out now so In order to maintain Chancel- lor’s Honor Band status, both we saved our peak bands must earn Superior rat- performance for ings. Chancellor is also cur- rently a Blue Ribbon school, and when it counts.” keeping that honor will require the band, choir, and orchestra In addition to the three pre- ensembles to all earn Superior pared pieces, each band was ratings performing the most dif- judged on a site-reading perfor- ficult music. Photo Courtesy of Mr. Armentrout mance. The bands were given On Friday, January30th All County Orchestra performed at Chancellor. Because they had this show- All County Orchestra is made up of top notch orchestra students from all seven minutes to prepare the case, the band is even more pre- the middle and high schools within Spotsylvania County. The students never-before-seen piece of mu- pared for assessments now than auditioned back in October for the opportunity to perform with the sic with director Ryan Addair, in previous years. Spotsylvania All-County Orchestra. 7 March 2015 New Perspectives

Mr. Oliver Ms. Harrington Ms. Pastell Ms. Schwar Chemistry Teacher (On Hall Agriculture, Small Animal Care, Para educator Gym Teacher Duty during his free block) Business Teacher “My job is very busy. Very, very “It was super awesome walking “At the beginning of the year “This is my first year here. I busy. I used to work for the gov- into the school for the first time. they assign duties, and I got as- taught preschool for two years ernment at the Quantico base I was like ‘Whoa! This school has signed to be here on this bench. while in college. I like the in- before I came here. I have four so much school spirit!’ This is If I am not here and something volvement in high school more kids that have all graduated from different than the other schools happens, then I am in trouble. because of my students ambi- college. They all graduated from that I’ve taught at. I’ve only I'm here every A4 till 1:40pm. I tions of the subject matter. I am here. My daughter Carrie is go- taught girls, so it’s interesting don't like sitting on the bench. excited to see where they end ing to get married in Nags Head, teaching guys. The participation I'd rather be doing other things up. I have a dream board. My NC this June. My son is in the is way different depending on like grading papers, looking students wrote three dreams Army and requested to work in the topic, the guys answers are over lab reports, or figuring out for their life. It gives them time Hawaii so that he would be able a lot more immature. I don’t like the new program "Synergy". This to think about their future. It to go there and allow getting his how early school is because I is assigned to me by people with doesn't matter where someone dad over there, which has been have to commute 45 minutes to higher degrees than me. It's the is in life; it's never too early to his father's dream for all these school. I do like playing sports way the school is run. I'm a lit- think about your future. Work- years. The Hawaii trip will hap- with the kids and getting com- tle worker trying to get my job ing with agriculture and animals pen during spring break. We will petitive about it, not just telling done.” has always been my dream.” be there the whole week.” them what to do.” DIGGING DEEP What do you look for in a relationship?

Emily Welch Alex Trainham Laney Garrette Alex Espitia Andrew Pinney 9th grade 11th Grade 9th grade 12th Grade 10th grade “I want someone to bal- “They have to have an “Looks are important, “I look for a girl who is real “Right now, I’m not look- ance me out, because opinion, even if its op- but I like someone who with me, and not afraid to ing for a relationship.” I’m more outgoing, so if posing to mine. It would can make me laugh. be herself around me. A a guy is calmer than me, be nice if they could They have to be athletic girl that likes to have fun, that’s okay...I don’t want hold a logical conversa- so we can do stuff like and has similar interests a guy who puts me be- tion, and a good sense hiking, biking, or bowl- as me...I would cherish fore his main priorities of aesthetic.” ing. But they can’t be this girl forever, and al- like school and family.” too clingy.” ways be at her side.” March 2015 8 Opinion Battlefield-Snowdays,good or bad? Snow Days Means More Craziness Snow Days Mean Better Results By Myah Hidalgo Who really wants to have days By Neil Schubel ing the weekends, many things Staff Reporter added on, which prevents the Editor-In-Chief are already planned, but during Snow Days are like candy. It’s arrival of summer time break? These past few school years the weekdays very little is previ- exciting when you get them and Not to mention the fact, the im- Spotsylvania County has had ously planned out. That means you want more, but it’s meant becility of coming back from the many school days off for snow- it can be a full, stress-free day for moderation and at the end snow days, and facing the stress fall. There are special days built to do work on college applica- of it, you get a stomachache and of making up work, the grumpi- into the school calendar for tions which are almost all due have regrets. We all enjoy those ness of teachers, frozen car these days. These special days during this period, scholarships special days off, but the more we doors, and winter traffic. What give students a break in the for future education, or a day off miss, the more we have to make is the point of missing school action of the busy school year from previous attempts at these up. At a recent School Board when you have to make it up from December to around the activities. Meeting , it has been stated that later? Though we sometimes beginning of March, typically Of course winter has Holiday so far there will be no more days dispise regular school days , in the time where schoolwork usu- Break, the longest break during added, but if we miss more than the end it’s more beneficial for ally comes in the highest loads the school year, but after that the a couple of hours, it will be add- students and teacher alike to with SOL and AP Test prepara- next break is all the way in April, ed to the end of the school year. not have snow days. tion. four months later. There is a rea- Snow season correlates with son that schools are considering sick season. The cold tempera- a school-round school model, tures bring out the worst in stu- students need a break from an dents and teachers, and a day overwhelming amount of work. off during this rough time can The few days that are fit into our mean a whole day of rest, with- school schedule are those days. out having to catch up with the Of course time off from learn- other students in the class. ing can produce disastrous re- There are many benefits that sults, but even worse would be a those who are feeling well can student who is burned out from benefit from too. It is a day their school work, and are hard- where students can take a day ly physically able to take a good off to not only enjoy the snow, test, or teach a worthwhile class. but find peace and rest in the How about an administrative midst of a hectic school year. staff member who is too tired to This is a time where students make the important decisions to can catch up studying for their help the school body, and end many challenging classes. For up hurting it? seniors this can be an impor- The few days off during the tant day for their future career, snow season help students and whether it is college or straight teachers more than hurt them. to an occupation. Typically dur- Sizzling Recipes With Myah By Myah Hidalgo Staff Reporter March Madness is here and what better way to enjoy the Directions: games than with a delicious 1. Preheat the panini press. pannini? 2. Lightly spread butter on one Chipotle Chicken Bacon Ranch side of each slice of bread. Panini 3. On non-buttered side of one Ingredients: slice of bread, layer ingredients 2 slices sourdough bread in the following order: chipotle ¼ tablespoon butter chicken breast, tomato, bacon, cheese, and ranch dressing. Spotsylvania County Schools were closed many days this winter after the 4 pcs of chipotle chicken breast 1 slice tomato 4. Crown sandwich with re- large amount of snowfall. Students and parents regularly refreshed the maining slice of bread, butter county school web site as well as local school board celebrity Amanda 2 strips of bacon, cooked and side up, and place on panini Blalock’s Facebook page for the cancellations. All of the days off nearly cut in half took the school to a “25 extra minutes at the end of the school day model” 2 slices of cheese press. Cook for 3-5 minutes unlike it did last school year. 2 tablespoons Ranch dressing til desired brownness reached. Opinion 9 March 2015 Movie Review- American Sniper Crazy For Corned Beef By Raelyn Slaughter time serving. By Ashley Ragonese ¼ cup of dijon mustard (mixed Staff Reporter I really enjoyed the movie. It Staff Reporter well) One of the biggest movies so was something different than Every March 17th, a large Once having all of the far this year is American Sniper your average movie in theatres. amount of the population par- ingredients,preheat oven to directed by Clint Eastwood and This movie showed importance take of corned beef and cabbage 350 degrees. Slice dinner/slid- based on the story Chris Kyle. to helping others, even though meal in honor of Saint Patrick’s er rolls in half, horizontally. This two hour and fourteen that might of meant risking his Day. Corned beef, also called Spread both sides of bread with minute, rated R film starred ac- life for people he didn't know, he bully beef or salt beef, is salt- sauce,and layer on the shred- tresses and actors Bradley Coo- still showed the value of serving cured beef that can be served ded corned beef. Top the meat per, Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, his country. Kyle is just one of hot or cold and is typically ac- with swiss cheese,and place Jake McDoraman, Kyle Gallner, the many people who dedicates companied with boiled cabbage. the top half of the buns on top Cory Hardrict, Sam Jaeger, and his life for our freedom. This Corned beef is commonly re- of the cheese and meat. For ex- Max Charles. film is an edge off your seat, fast ferred to as a traditional Irish tra flavor,spread a thin layer of The movie opens showing a paced, filled with bombs and dish however,it came from other butter over the buns. Place them Texas cowboy whose passion explosions showing the dedica- worldly cultures on Irish im- on a pan and cover with tin- is to ride horses and be a rodeo tion of our military personnel migrants. On St. Patrick’s Day, foil. Put the pan in the oven and star. After seeing all the attacks willing to give their lives in or- Irish immigrants craved a taste bake for fifteen minutes. on the United States Kyle de- der for Americans to enjoy their of home, so their first idea was Remove from oven. Slice the cides to join the military in his freedom. to boil bacon. Unfortunately, buns and serve! mid 20's. Kyle was the type of Sniper will not only leave you due to their poor economic situ- Corned beef sliders are easy to person who believed it was im- sad at the end, but also grate- ation, they had to purchase a make and take the time-estab- portant to take care of his coun- ful for the people who serve our less expensive meat such as beef lished idea of corned beef and try. Throughout the movie it country. brisket which they then brined. cabbage to a whole new level! showed how he joined the Navy, These immigrants adopted the Many people like, and dislike and how well he did during his idea of brining the meat from corned beef for example Danilo other immigrants from count- De Los Reyes stated that he less countries that clustered in finds corned beef to be extreme- New York around the time of ly salty. However other students 1845-1855. like Cassandra Moore. "It ab- Corned beef can be beneficial sorbs the flavor of the juices well to one’s health because of its creating an explosion of flavor high amounts of in your mouth", states Moore proteins,zinc,vitamin B,and thi- when asked how she feels about amin. On the other hand, corned corned beef. beef is very high in fat, sodium Corned beef is a versatile food and cholesterol. Although it has that is known for its false Irish many health benefits, corned descent. It is a highly traditional beef is higher in negative health food, especially for St.Patrick's effects causing it to have highly Day.In fact Benny’s, in down- negative effects on your heart town Fredeis featuring pizza health. topped with corned beef, their Although corned beef is known flavor of the month! With the for its traditional way of prepa- right recipe it can be made new ration throughout the brining into a delicious modern dish! process, there are a heaping amount of recipes that turn the typical preparation of corned beef into a more current,trendy meal. One way to turn your typical corned beef into a more fun dish is through making corned beef

sliders! To make beef sliders you Photo taken by Josef Jazvic need the following: 1 package of slider buns shredded corned beef 6-8 slices of swiss cheese thousand island dressing 1 cup of mayo ½ cup of ketchup March 2015 10 Features The Grid Makayla Tate Mr. Pedros Jonathan Banks Eryn Suttle

If you had to eat one food for the rest of your “Pizza.” “Anchovies.” “Salmon.” “Strawberries.” life, What would it be?

If you could make it “Money.”

rain one thing, what “Money.” “Good Vibes.” “Flowers.” would it be?

If you could add “Eating Contest.”

any sport “Soloum Races.” “Batt Mitton.” “Horseback Riding.” to Chancellor, what would it be? What color is the dress? “White and Gold.”

“Blue and Black.” “Black and Blue.” “Black and Blue.”

Opinion 11 March 2015 Five Nights of Frightening Fun By Harry Fisher rience, and you’re heart will race this one, you have a flashlight and Five Nights 2 was about Op-Ed Editor in your chest the whole time you with limited battery power, shear panic. However, Five The most terrifying games of all play. which you must conserve, be- Nights 3 is about trying to out- time are finally here. In August, It doesn’t help that each of the cause Foxy isn’t fooled by the smart an enemy who you can’t 2014, independent video game animatronics is not only abso- mask, and flashing the light in protect yourself from. developer Scott Cawthon cre- lutely terrifying, but also clever. his face is the only way to ward In the short amount of time ated a new horror game known Bonnie the Bunny once stared him off. There are also new ani- that these games have existed, as Five Nights at Freddy’s. Its into the camera, and he made matronics to contend with, such they have become extremely popularity spread across the in- me jump whenever he appeared as the Puppet, a creepy mari- popular. Fans are creating their ternet like wildfire in a matter of at my door. Chica the Chicken onette that will kill you unless own theories about the behav- weeks, and it garnered so much once jammed one of my doors, you keep winding up his music ior of the animatronics, the attention that Cawthon almost preventing me from closing it. box, thus keeping him trapped hidden secrets, and the back immediately began working on She killed me the next time I inside like a jack-in-a-box. Like stories of the games, and many a sequel, Five Nights at Freddy’s checked the cameras. When I the first game, Five Nights 2 has debates over which theories are 2, which was released in No- didn’t check on Foxy the Pi- many hidden secrets that can true and which are just specula- vember. Five Nights at Fredyy’s rate enough, or when I checked only be uncovered by the most tion. There are many animated 3 was just released this month. him too much, he would leave observant players. parodies of the games on the Now, the Five Nights series is his hiding place in Pirate Cove Scott Cawthon is internet, and even a few original becoming known as the scariest and come sprinting toward my songs made by independent art- game series ever made. The best office faster than I could close very tricky, and has ists about the games. The games part is, anyone can play these the door. Then there’s Freddy hidden many other are available to anyone who games. the Bear, the game’s Big Bad. has a computer, and are meant Cawthon has designed the I checked him constantly, be- hard to find secrets for people of all ages to play, games so that anyone can im- cause unlike everyone else, he for players to discov- although teenagers and young mediately be immersed, even can sneak into your office and adults will generally like it the people who aren’t normally in- kill you when you least expect it. er within the halls of most. Its lore goes deeper than terested in video games. The Cawthon has de- the pizzeria. you may imagine, so it’s defi- concept is simple. You, the play- nitely worth checking out. Just er, are hired as a night guard signed the games The third and supposedly final watch out for the Puppet- it still for Freddy Fazbear’s pizzeria, a so that anyone can installment of the Five Nights gives me chills. family restaurant reminiscent trilogy is considered by many of Chuck E. Cheese. You have immediately be im- to be the most terrifying. This to work at the place from 12 mersed, even people time, the player must deal with AM to 6AM for five nights and only one animatronic, a new watch the security cameras to who aren’t normally foe named Springtrap. While make sure nothing goes wrong. interested in it may sound easy to only have Sounds easy, right? Just one to monitor one animatronic, problem- the restaurant’s ani- video games. the task is made more difficult Say hello to Bonnie, the matronic mascots are alive, and haunter of dreams. by fuzzier cameras and smarter www.itunes.apple.com they’re trying to kill you. There are also many secrets a.i. Springtrap is much smarter Five Nights at Freddy’s is about hidden on some of the cam- and sneakier than his predeces- survival. Each night, you have a eras, such as newspaper clip- sors, often hiding just barely out limited amount of power, and pings on the walls hinting at of view. In addition, there is no everything you do, including the game’s back story, and rare longer anyway to defend your- checking the cameras, turning instances of the animatronics self. Your only option is to play on lights, and even closing your staring into the cameras, such as audio recordings in different Meet Foxy, the office’s security doors drains my incident with Bonnie. Scott rooms to lure Springtrap away. King of Pirate Cove. Photo Source:www.gamemotion.com it. However, the animatronics Cawthon is very tricky, and has Of coarse, if that was all you had can’t move while you’re watch- hidden many other hard to find to do, the game would be far to ing them on camera. So you secrets for players to discover easy. You must also seal off the must monitor the cameras to within the halls of the pizzeria. vents whenever Springtrap gets slow them down and keep track The second game is even more inside them and keep track of of where they are, and only close stressful, especially since there several systems that you’ll need the doors when they’re right are no doors to close, and your to reboot when they go offline, outside of your office. If you only defense against your en- otherwise alarms will go off and run out of power, you’re put at emies is a Freddy mask that can the lights will flash on and off, Introducing Springtrap, the mercy of the animatronics. fool them into thinking you’re giving Springtrap the chance to If you survive from 12 AM to 6 the lurking monster. one of them. While the build- sneak up on you. The original Photo Source:www.indiedb.com AM, you win and move on to the ing can’t run out of power in Five Nights was about paranoia, next night. It’s a terrifying expe- March 2015 12 Opinion Chancellor’s Day Dreams A Political Cartoon By Art IV Senior Yesenia De La Cruz

Opinion 13 March 2015 prodding into the past of saint patty’s day Another popular tradition of in New York in the 19th century. the U.S is having parades. New This meal became popular at York City hosted the first U.S that time because beef was the St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1762 most affordable type of meat at and they have been continu- the time, as was cabbage being ously hosting them for about the least expensive of the veg- 253 years. St. Patrick's Day pa- etables. rades usually consist of bright- Although one would think that ly colored floats, numerous every county celebrates the hol- Celtic-style marching bands, iday differently, most countries Irish and Irish-American food celebrate it similarly. stands,trucks,and vendors. London, England celebrates Shamrocks are also a symbol of St. Patrick's Day with parades St. Patrick's Day. Many believe and the lighting of the London Performing Arts students sport their green in celebration of Decatur Haylie Photo by this is because of their repre- Eye in green for the Irish festiv- St. Patricks Day sentation of luck however, these ity. Brussels,Germany,Toronto, By Ashley Ragonese honor his life and his efforts. three leafed shamrocks were Canada, Sydney,Australia and Staff Reporter Saint Patrick's Day, also re- This day is what we now know used to teach the Holy Trinity, many other countries light their ferred to as "Feast of Saint as St.Patrick's Day. As Irishmen which is a Christian belief. landmarks in green in honor of Patrick","Fheile Pàdraig",and migrated all over the world they Leprechauns are also very St. Patrick's Day. These coun- "St.Patty's Day" is celebrated brought the holiday with them commonly seen throughout tries also celebrate with parades on March 17th internationally. causing it to spread internation- the holiday. Leprechauns are a as do most countries that par- St.Patrick's Day is considered ally. type of mythical creature deriv- take in St. Patrick's Day festivi- an ethnic holiday,a national As St. Patrick's Day is contin- ing from Irish Folklore that are ties. holiday, and a religious holiday. uously celebrated, the U.S has known for spending their time When students were asked It commemorates the arrival of adopted many traditions that making shoes and storing their what comes to their mind when Christianity to Ireland in the celebrate this holiday. coins in a pot at the end of a they think about St.Patricks Day 400's by the Irish patron Saint The wearing of the green is rainbow. They are commonly there was a variety of responses Patrick. one of the most popular U.S described as short old men with including the responses of two St. Patrick's Day is not just a traditions for St. Patrick's Day. long red beards and green hats, eleventh graders. Nick Perrault day of wearing green and giving This tradition came about in the and lastly depending on the lo- stated, “I think of a lot of drunk pinches, but a day that recogniz- 1790's from the United Irish- cation, leprechauns are said to people and the color green”, es a very important part of Irish men. This group was dedicated wear either red or green tweed whereas Tyler Martins stated he history. to the objective of freeing Ire- suits. thinks of a man wearing a blue Saint Patrick was an Irish man land from the monarchical rule Last but not least there is robe (in reference to the blue who is credited for converting of Britain. The term wearing of corned beef and cabbage. Corned robe Saint Patrick is commonly many of the citizens of the Em- the green derives from a song beef and cabbage is credited for depicted in). erald Isle to Christianity. After that recognized those that were being Irish however, it became his death, a variety of churches persecuted for showing their popular within the Irish immi- gathered to create a holiday to support of the United Irishmen grant community that clustered by wearing the color green. find the difference key Here are the answers for December’s issue. Photo by Natalie Wilson Natalie Photo by Shakira Waller, junior, winner of Chancellor Idol, sang at the end of the Talent Show during the counting of votes. March 2015 14 Features student teachers Charge into Chancellor ms. giangregorio passionate about english By Kaitlyn O’Gorman News Editor teach high school so she could “You’re capable of a lot more have more profound conversa- than you think you are,” states tions with the students, and to Ms. Player’s student teacher see them begin to learn harder Ms. Giangregorio, or as her stu- things like Shakespeare. dents call her “Ms. G”. “If you Giangregorio loves the teach- come across a hurdle you don’t ers and students, and is grateful think you can get over chances to be working alongside Player are fear is the only thing holding whom is really helpful, support- you back. Once you get over that ive, and helps her a lot with or- you can do anything.” ganization. Giangregorio loves Giangregorio is graduating to cook and sew with the little this year from Mary Washing- free time she has. Photo by Kaitlyn O’Gorman ton with a five year English ma- “The hardest part is not having WIth a passion for English, Ms. Giangregorio is graduating from jor. Her love for English comes enough time,” says Giangrego- University of Mary Washington this year with a five year English major. from her long love of every- rio, “grading papers and making Working with kids is something sher eally enjoys, and she is really thing Shakespeare and how honored to be working along side Ms. Player. lesson plans on top of trying to much she used to write in high graduate college.” school. Giangregorio chose to Ms. busch makes a difference By Laura Sullivan Website Editor tion is very diverse.” Busch hob- “Don’t be afraid of failure,” bies include reading and hiking states Ms. Busch. “Take risks.” although she doesn’t get to go as Busch is English teacher Mrs. often as she would like to. Busch Foreman’s new student teacher. also believes that Mrs. Foreman Busch says she enjoys English because it is one of life’s more “I like Chancellor so useful skills, and she believes that teaching English can make far, the staff is friend- a difference. She chose high ly and the student school English because it is more in depth and has a bet- population is very ter curriculum. Busch will be diverse.” “Don’t be afraid of failure,” is great, and a wonderful mentor! In her free time she enjoys Photo by Kaitlyn O’Gorman relaxing and hanging out with graduating from the University Ms. Busch is making a difference in the English department, loving friends. Good luck to Ms. Busch every moment of it. Busch is excited to be graduating from the Univer- of Mary Washington. “I like in her future teaching years! sity of Mary Washington. Chancellor so far, the staff is friendly and the student popula-

Features 15 March 2015 THE VauLT Horoscopes By Chris Heimink and Zack Jewell By Laura Sullivan Leo (7/23-8/23) – Carl’s ice Layout Editor and sphere Website Editor Administrative Assistant cream is open now! Be sure to 11. Cats have over 100 vocal stop by for your favorite ice 1. Odontophobia is the fear of sounds, dogs only have 10. cream! teeth. 12. The most powerful earth- Virgo (8/24-9/22) – Today is 2. The 57 on Heinz ketchup bot- quake to strike the United States the day to better your schooling. tles represents the number of occurred in 1811 in New Madrid, Improve small things that could varieties of pickles the company Missouri. The quake shook more make a big difference later. once had. than one million square miles, Libra (9/23-10/23)- Don’t start 3. It would take 11 Empire State and was felt as far as 1,000 miles anything new until you have Buildings(which is 1,454 feet to away. finished your old tasks. the very tip) , stacked one on top 13. Insects outnumber humans Scorpio (10/24-11/22) – Today of the other, to measure the Gulf 100,000,000 to one. Pisces (2/19-3/20) – Don’t wor- may be moderately hectic for of Mexico at its deepest point 14. Table tennis balls have been ry about things you cannot con- you. A number of deadlines are 4. There are 10 human body known to travel off the paddle trol, instead focus more on what fast approaching and you may parts that are only 3 letters long at speeds up to 160 km/hr(99.12 you can control. have fallen too far behind. (eye, hip, arm, leg, ear, toe, jaw , mph) Aries (3/21-4/20) – Face chal- Sagittarius (11/23-12/21) – If you rib, lip, and gum). 15. If you travel across Russia, lenges and do not fear failure. want to succeed, you will have 5. The word "lethologica" de- you will cross seven time zones. Taurus (4/21-5/20) – Strive for to ignore all of the distractions. scribes the state of not being 16. There are about 450 types of the best in all you do. Take the chance to expand your able to remember the word you cheese in the world. 240 come Gemini (5/21-6/20) – Get closer circle of friends. want. from France. with your friends. Have a small Capricorn (12/22-1/19) – This 6. the plastic things on the end 17. In 10 minutes, a hurricane re- get together and catch up. month you will find out many of shoelaces are called aglets. leases more energy than all the Cancer (6/21-7/22) – Today is new things you didn’t know. 7. A 41-gun salute is the tradi- world’s nuclear weapons com- the day to make a new friend! Aquarius (1/22-2/18) – This is tional salute to a royal birth in bined. Try introducing yourself to your month for love, don’t try Great Britain 18. A lightning bolt generates some new people and see who to look for it because it will find 8. The Olympic was the sister temperatures five times hotter responds. you. ship of the Titanic, and she pro- than those found on the sun’s vided twenty-five years of -ser surface. vice 19. No matter where you stand artwork scores high By Myah Hidalgo so strong and brave through ev- 9. Nerve impulses to and from in Michigan, you are never more Staff Reporter erything and she works so hard the brain travel as fast as 170 than 85 miles from a Great Lake. “I felt very honored that my for my brother and me. I think it miles (274 km) per hour 20. A healthy (non-colorblind) teacher had nominated me, takes a lot to be as compassion- 10. At any given time, there are human eye can distinguish be- and also really surprised since ate as she is after everything at least 1,800 thunderstorms in tween 500 shades of gray. i hadn’t known about it,” stated she’ been through, and I know if progress over the earth’s atmo- Elena Fandrich, winner of Su- I grow up to be half the woman perintendent Award for Out- she is today, I will be proud of standing Visual Art. Fandrich myself.” What started as a sum- first started painting in elemen- mer assignment for A.P Studio tary school and has definitely Art class, turned into a award improved from then. However, winning portrait that is in the she is more into architecture, Superintendent’s office. Fan- and has applied to Cornell Col- drich’s advice for other artist is lege for it. When asked who in- practice a lot. It’s the only way to spired her the most in life, Fan- get better. drich replied, “My mommy; she’s Photo by Thinkstock Photo by Silkworms on top of their favorite food: mulberry leaves. The Vault states that insects outnumber humans by 100,000,000 to one. This is a section of Senior Elena Fandrich’s award-winning artwork. March 2015 16 Features student teachers cont. Ms. KIPER Ms. Gilmore By Rachel Thompson By Emma Haus Website Editor Staff Reporter “What I love most about Chan- with the Special Education class. Ms. Gilmore wants to pursue was most surprised about Chan- cellor High School is it seems I fell in love. The kids gave lots a career in teaching Business cellor was that school started at close knit,” states Ms. Kiper. “It of good laughs.” Kiper wanted to to high school students. She 7:30 am and not 8am like she as- reminds me of my high school.” be a high school Special Educa- has been observing Ms. Slater’s sumed. She also explained about Kiper is the Special Education tion teacher because they work classes during the school day. how the A day and B Day sched- student teacher here at Chan- “Go for what you want On Friday, February 13th, she ule will be a little confusing but cellor High working under the will be ready to officially start she is determined to tackle that provision of Ms. Lysher. When to do. You’re a lot more student teaching the students small obstacle. asked why she wanted to teach capable than what you until May 1st. Starting next fall, Gilmore is to high school she states, “It start- She has gone through four graduate. She hopes to travel a ed back in high school; there think you are.” years of college and now is in little bit over the summer before was a program where you could more of the functional skills in- her master’s program, which is getting a teaching job. choose to spend your study hall stead of educational skills. She only one year. During that year explains that the biggest chal- she will be observing the class- lenge about student teaching is room and the teaching skills not being paid. shown by the teachers. At first, Kiper is a student at Mary she didn’t see herself sitting at a Washington University. When desk and being a teacher, but it she is not student teaching here soon caught on to her interest. or at working hard at college, When she was younger, Gilm- she can be found being an At- ore looked up to her teachers tendee (glorified babysitter) or and it became her inspiration. refereeing a soccer game. She had also taken leadership When asked what she thought roles throughout her childhood about working with Ms. Lysher, and growing up. Kiper smiles and states, “I like Gilmore explains how she ex- her a lot. She’s very funny.” pects to be challenged by the Kiper leaves Chancellor stu- students when she starts students with the advice, “Go for dent teaching here. She has what you want to do. You’re a been observing for awhile and is lot more capable than what you super excited to begin. What she think you are.” Terms Throughout The Decades By Myah Hidalgo Staff Reporter 2000s 1970s 1980s Whatever- A brush off, used to dismiss a person or idea. Turn up- Getting excited for an Float- meaning get lost or leave Like Totally- Used in most sen- event or just in general. Can you dig it ?- Do you under- tences , to compare things or to Crib- Ones House or place they stay at. Holla- A way of saying “Hello”. stand? can you comprehend? agree with someone. I can’t even- Meaning I can’t be- Groovy- cool, or new Tubular- Cool or awesome Scrubs- Guys who think they are cool but basically mooch off lieve what just happened. Do me a solid- Can you do me a What’s Your Damage?- Mean- YAAAS!- An exclamation or to favor? I need help. ing, what’s wrong with you? of other people. Used in a popular TLC song. express ones excitement. Bunny- a cute usually dumb Eat My Shorts- A insult used to Fam- A shorten term for family. girl tell someone to back off Step Off- Back off, or calm down. Bae- Stands for Before Anyone Close the shades- please stop Airhead- Another word for a Else. Usually a person’s signifi- talking , I don’t want to listen to dummy or stupid Talk to the Hand- Meaning, I’m done with this conversation. cant other. you. 411- The latest information Selfie- A picture of one’s face at Laker- a rude or cruel person. Narbo- A dork or nerd , usually Aight- shorten for alright, also can mean cool. a peculiar angle. Be There or Be Square- usually to describe someone when they Slayed-To insult someone in a used as an invitation to come to do something stupid Cheddar- Another word for cash or money offensive and impressive man- a party ; meaning if you don’t at- ner. tend you’re boring. 1990s Shady- Mischievous or suspi- As If- Meaning, I would never cious Squad- A person’s group of do that or that would never hap- friends or people they hang out pen. with. Features 17 March 2015 Find the 8 differences By Natalie Wilson Staff Reporter

March 2015 18 Features Sports Wrap-ups Basketball Boys Girls By Megan Shaw many years to come. By Raelyn Slaughter giving it their all on the courts, Staff Reporter The semifinal game was the Staff Reporter they won many games through-

last high school basketball game out the season. The boys came charging this With snow days interfering for many of the seniors on the The girls did not make it to year with a striking record of with games and practices the team, and it was the last time States this year but, I think the eighteen wins and seven losses Girls basketball team stuck to- to play their hearts out on the girls did a very good job this sea- leading them into the semifi- court in the Charger territory, son,” states Griffin. “After com- nals. They played their hearts “I think the girls did but despite this loss this season ing off good terms last season out and gave it their all on the meant so much to every player a very good job this the girls came on strong and kept courts this season. This was an on the team. It is not the end, staying strong. One thing I think extraordinary season with as- season. After com- and next year the continuing the girls could have worked on tounding players who overcame players will bring home the vic- better this season was their con- their adversity and came to- ing off good terms tory of making it past the semi- sistency on defence.” gether as a team. They became a finals because every season is last season the girls Despite the girls not making brotherhood that supported, en- a stepping stone into building it to States they did an overall couraged, and played together came on strong and a monument of memories and good in the season. The con- despite the odds. Even though victories. Jawan Graves, a senior kept staying strong.” tinuing basketball players will the Chargers were down by player states the team motto, hopefully bring home more vic- eighteen and lost their semifi- gether through it all and took “Together excellence, apart me- tories, improve as well as win- nal game to George Washington, on many challenges in the sea- diocracy.” ning at states for another good they overcame an amazing year son. With coach Griffin's good season in November. that will forever be cherished in advice to the girls and the girls Swimming Winter Track By Natalie Wilson ceptionally as well, with Bran- By David Stack fun, From last year when I was Staff Reporter Staff Reporter don Bolick, Colin McKinnon, a freshman, until this year as a Chancellor’s swim team ended Dylan Peck, and Ethan Welch It has come to an end for the sophomore. The seniors are al- a great season with an espe- placing thirteenth in their 200 Chancellor High Schools win- ways making jokes and encour- cially strong finish this year, yard medley relay, Danielle ter track, But spring track is just aging us to do better." when both the boys and girls Fletcher, Laura Wood, Lau- around the corrner. With all the There are many good things teams took thirteenth place ren Lipkin, and Jordan Shearer seniors who have put forth all from this season. overall at the VHSL 4A State “The relay teams per- their effort this season, track Freshman Chauncey Longman Championship on February 20. members are excited for spring states, " I am just glad to be out At this meet, many individuals formed exceptionally and the warm weather. of the cold. " stood up well to the competi- as well, with Brandon Coach Edington is sad to see all tion. Dylan Peck placed third in “Sophomore David the seniors in the final season, the 100 yard backstroke event Bolick, Colin McKin- Berghoff says, “ The but he is sure ready to teach all the new comers. " We are always and fourth in the 200 yard In- non, Dylan Peck, and team is always so fun. dividual Medley, or IM. The IM having a good time, " states Ed- is a race that combines all four Ethan Welch placing From last year when ington." strokes, butterfly, backstroke, thirteenth in their I was a freshmen, till “The team is always work- breaststroke, and freestyle, in ing hard,” continues Edington. that order, into one race. Colin 200 yard this year as a sopho- “Every practice I don't hear one McKinnon also placed sixth in more. The seniors are complaint. The amazing amount medley relay” of effort all the seniors have put the 100 yard breaststroke race always making jokes and eight in the 200 yard IM. placing ninth in their 200 yard in to keep everyone wanting Jordan Shearer placed tenth medley relay race, and Amanda and encouraging us to to come back is great. They are in her 200 yard IM, and Laura Waller, Lauren Lipkin, Jordan do better. “ always helping someone with wood placed seventh in the 50 Shearer, and Laura Wood plac- their form, tips, or even just to yard freestyle and eighth in the ing seventh in the 200 yard free- Sophomore David Berghoff make them cheer up. " 100 yard butterfly. style relay. states " The team is always so The relay teams performed ex-

Sports 19 March 2015 Sports Previews Soccer Girls Boys By Megan Shaw through conditioning. Like any J.V. Staff Reporter other season, the ultimate goal By Matthew Sanders With an almost all new team for this season is to take a 16-0 Sports Editor this year and new coaches, Despite the awful weather of undefeated record and make the snow falling on the fields “I feel that we have better play- bonding will be key for the Lady it to the state championship. and posing as an obstacle to ers than last year,” stated sopho- Chargers’ success. Coming from Nothing will stop these boys spring tryouts this year, the more and J.V. Girls soccer player a shaky end to the season last from their undying desire to Chancellor Boys Soccer team Jessica Mcdonald. The J.V. Girls year the girl will look to im- hold that trophy and kiss vic- has pushed through the difficul- soccer team is just starting out prove upon that and heighten tory once again. Their first home ties. This year looks promising their new season with all new the standards of the team. “The game was March 17th against to the team as the three Varsity coaches and players. Surpris- season is gonna go really well,” Liberty High School! captains lead the Varsity team ingly there are only two return- stated McDonald happily. ing players to the team includ- Come out and support the ing McDonald. team and help them have a suc- “We’ve already started bond- cessful season. ing,” said McDonald. Varsity By Matthew Sanders “There are a lot of experienced Sports Editor players on the team,” stated

Medawar. “We work for each “I think that we’ll start out other on the team.” well this season,” said Somer Having experienced players Medawar a junior at Chancellor on the team is a great asset for High School. the Lady Chargers. The four re- It’s now time to get back on turning seniors, Michelle “Beze” the pitch for the Girls’ Varsity Bezeredi, Christiana Jackson, Soccer team. Coming off of a Angela Banko, and Tori Bailey good season last year, they look Samuel Frields (Left), James Caras (Center Left), will help guide the team on the forward to making this sea- Courtney Rhan (Center Right), and Devin Hewitt (Right) are field as well as the returning son even better. There is also a contesting for a header ball against the Liberty High School’s junior and sophomores. Over- Boys Varsity Soccer Team. new coaching staff for the Lady all the team should do well this Chargers, Head Coach Steve season and the team chemistry Bryant and Assistant Coach will grow as the coaching staff Tennis Bobby Bryant. By Rachel Thompson and the newcomers get more The tennis teams include With new coaches and a new Website Editor many upperclassmen who have comfortable with their sur- season coming, the returning played before. roundings. Be sure to come out “I am very excited about my girls will have to step up to help “They are definitely a great and support the Lady Chargers! team this year,” states Casey guide the newcomers. bunch!” states Hollibaug. When Hollibaug, the new tennis coach asked to describe her team in “They are definitely one word she states, “I would describe them as energetic, in a great bunch!” states one word, for sure.” Hollibaug. “I would Speaking of being energetic, the team practices all five days describe them as en- after school. A typical day con- ergetic, in one word, sists of a warm up for about half an hour and then focusing on a for sure.” particular skill that coach Hol- libaug has noticed needs work this year at Chancellor. Al- on from the day before. Then though this is her first year here, they always end with some sort it’s not her first time coach- of anaerobic workout. ing. She explained that she has Support the tennis team at coached many other sports as their next match! well. The varsity soccer team has experienced players on the field this year. The coaching staff and newcomers will also help the team chemistry. March 2015 20 Sports MOre Sports Previews Baseball By David Stack "The season is only going to be Staff Reporter better, last season was for train- We are back at it again, getting ing and working on the palyers ready of America's past time: weakness. " states Coach Barber. Baseball! Chancellor sophomore Jordan Chancellor High's baseball Byrd says, " The fall season was team is ready of the season to just for fun, now it is game time." start. " It's finally here! " says He would like for the team to go Chancellor High's sophomore as far as they can this spring Chris Cook. season. The baseball team did very The team is already up and well in the fall season, going running, practicing and training undefeated. They are hoping for and waiting for the first crack of the same thing to happen in the the bat. spring. The Boys Varsity Baseball Team on the top of the bleachers at the Softball Chancellor High School Baseball Stadium. By Myah Hidalgo “We haven't been able to prac- Staff Reporter tice outside at all, but we won our first game without practic- “I feel very good about our ing outside so I think that says a season. We won our first game, lot.” This year they have four re- four to one . I’m really excited turning seniors: Makayla Snid- about the rest of the season.” er, Heather McDaniel, Marisa stated Riley Pates, a senior here Soto, and Riley Pates. Pates be- at Chancellor High School . lieves this year’s team is strong, The softball team has been and everyone is a key player. practicing for a while now but “We have a bunch of good unfortunately, due to the rainy freshman players this year, so I weather, they've had to move feel that we could go a long way.” practices and tryouts into the Good Luck Chargers! gym.

The Girls Varsity Softball Team is ready for the new season, even though they have not been able to practice outside because of the field.

Photo Courtesy of Bianka Crandall Chancellor Spring Track runners (left to right) Kayleigh Fraber, Caitlyn Wishon, Emma Haus and Danielle Fletcher pose down by Charger Sta- dium before practice. The outdoor track and field team enters this season with a lot of depth in many different events this season. Sports 21 March 2015 Special Olympics Back To The Past By Emma Haus such as one exercise, the play- By Harry Fisher ing won. However, if the movie’s Staff Reporter Op-Ed Editor ers would throw a basketball prediction proves not to be true, The Special Olympics Basket- in between a square taped on The Volo Auto Museum in Chi- the winner of the contest still ball at Chancellor High School the wall. Another exercise the cago recently announced that it gets a hover board prop from the was a huge success with posi- players achieved was dribbling will give away a 1981 DeLorean movie as a consolation prize. tive attitudes and good sports- across the court with a bas- if the Cubs win the World Series The contest begins on March manship. The Event was held ketball. The last exercise play- this year. It is modeled after the 21, and is open to anyone who on February 14th at 9am. Many ers did was the spot shot .The famous DeLorean time machine visits the museum through the Special Olympic teams came players would have a few tries from the movie Back to the Fu- end of the season. According to from Prince William County, to make the basketball into the ture 2, which predicted that museum director Brian Grams, Stafford County, and Spotsylva- basket. the Cubs would win the World participants can visit the mu- nia County. At the end, the players received Series in 2015. It is said to be a seum to get a ticket and register The event was held in The a medal for their achievements fully functional car, with props its number online, or they can Chancellor High and Chan- and effort for completing and straight out of the movie. The send a self-addressed, stamped cellor middle’s gymnasium as participating in this event Cubs, however, have not won envelope and the museum will well as Harrison Road Elemen- For this heartwarming event a Word Series since 1908, lead- mail back an eligible registra- tary Gymnasium. In Chancellor to be possible many organiza- ing many to doubt that there is tion number. High’s Gymnasium, the teams tions and sports teams came out any chance of the DeLorean be- could play half court basketball. on this Saturday morning. The In the Harrison Road Elemen- boys and girls basketball team tary Gymnasium, there was full helped referee the games and court basketball. Chancellor many students from Chancellor volunteered to help out with the Athlete of the month middle’s Gymnasium held different skills of basketball that skills portion of this event. the teams went around indi- Victoria Bailey vidually practicing simple skills By Megan Church Co-Editor-in-Chief Tori Bailey has played field hockey and soccer all four years in high school. She made Varsity in both sports her sophomore year, braving the position of goalkeeper on both the hockey and soccer fields. As a field hockey captain, Bailey was a leader on the field, able to direct, advise, and moti- vate the team from her position in goal. Off the field Bailey was an easy person to talk to, acting as the team mom. Bailey’s most memorable mo- Photo by Emma Haus ment is winning back-to-back The Special Olympics basketball line up for a photo after a successful state championships with the tournament in February. field hockey team in 2012 and 2013. As she goes into her final soccer season, Bailey is looking forward to playing Chancellor soccer’s biggest rival, Court- land. Bailey draws motivation from her plans for college. She has signed on with Converse Col- lege in South Carolina, where she will be playing Division 2 soccer.

March 2015 22 Sports Color Guard Competition March 14, 2015 at Freedom High School, CHHS came in 4th place.

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