May 2011 V Olume 23 Issue 9

Thanks tooursponsors Thanks Volume 23 Issue 9 May 2011 Brazos Books Books 1/2 Price 1412 N. Valley Mills Cover design by Emily Payson 2011 OPINIONPINION MAYAY 20112011 Editor in Chief Salutes 4 Years Hasta Mañana Merlino Morrow Address Life Through High School Merlino Journeys Through High School Lee Morrow Emily Merlino Editor In Chief Copy Chief But, like a long fall, certain ran- dom things stick out. I have tons of To wax originally and beautifully me, has been defi ned by laughter, I remember being in middle amazing memories that I’ll keep for- about the high school experience is friendships, and many memories. school, riding in the car to MHS ever. Those are the important things, probably the most diffi cult journal- I leave with 500 of the best to pick up my sister after school not accomplishments or grades. istic assignment I’ve thus far been classmates one could ask for, innu- let out. That was half a decade Those get you where you need to go, given. Those they all come about merable memories, and an intense ago and it feels like yesterday. but they aren’t what you remember. in various different ways, we all lifelong respect for educators. I I looked at that big You remember the friends, learn the same lessons by the time guess, at its heart, this piece is one building and thought the teachers, the parties, the graduation rolls around. massive thank you note to every- that was so far away. relationships. Over the past four years, we’ve one I may have been lucky enough From the eyes of a So my only advice to all weathered rip-roaring, roller to encounter over the years. I loved kid, the four years I the students who aren’t coaster emotions, sleepless study my time here, I love my classmates knew I would spend in in the awesome class of nights, tears spilled over the loss of and teachers, and I love this school. this building seemed 2011: don’t rush it. Savor a boyfriend or friend, and stress- My advice? Have fun. There like they would last an every moment and have induced evenings when all you will be days you desperately want eternity. Now we’re some fun. At graduation wanted to do is eat a gallon of ice to stay home for no reason but to all done. when you’re walking across that cream are all part of high school. watch a House marathon and eat My four years here are all a stage you don’t want to look back Yes, it’s diffi cult. Yes, it’s emo- cookies. Do it. Dance at prom, blur. I sped through them with and only remember all the tests you tional. And yes, in rare occasions, you’re not too cool to break it one goal in mind: college. Then I studied for and homework you did. it’s heartbreaking. But my positive down. got accepted and I took a breath. Make memories and have fun! High experiences at MHS vastly out- Trust me. Now what? The realization that school will be over before you know number and outweigh any negative Finally, cherish your time here, my time here is over and I rushed it. And all you seniors, take that thing that’s happened. Because of study (not too) hard, and, most im- through it, watching the clock, philosophy with you to college and my wonderful, talented, and intel- portantly, keep calm and carry on. wishing for it to be done with. party on. ligent classmates, high school, for SHEE is Out Of HEEre Midway High School Panther Post Sheehy wraps up her pre-college days 8200 Mars Drive Waco, Texas 76712 Katie Sheehy member to have perspective. While [254] 761-5650 Center Spread Editor the ups and downs of high school www.midwayisd.org may seem more important that Brad Lancaster, Superintendent Remember how in fi rst grade anything else in your life, ever, they Dr. Chris Allen, Principal your elementary school seemed to aren’t. I know everyone says this, Jamie Beavers, Adviser be the biggest place in the world? but the four years you will spend I don’t know how many Panther Lee Morrow, Editor In Chief at high school fl y by more quickly Post readers regularly spend time Emily Merlino, Copy Chief/Librarian than you can imagine – so don’t Abby McNeely, Advertising Manager at elementary schools, but I’m waste your time stressing over tests Scotti Geiger, Art Editor willing to bet that if any high or crying yourself to sleep because Emily Payson, Graphic Design Editor schoolers took the time to re- your boyfriend/girlfriend dumped visit their old stomping grounds, Christine Rodriguez, News Editor you. Attending school is mandatory, they’d be severely underwhelmed Blake Johnson, Feature Editor but enjoying yourself is entirely up by the size of the playground. Katie Sheehy, Center Spread Editor to you. Jermaine Frazier-Collins, Sports Editor I suppose this inevitably hap- So be nice to your teachers. Spend pens to every building as we Carl Snyder, Entertainment Editor Saturdays watching Arrested Devel- grow up. I can still remember Alec Sanchez, Opinion Editor opment marathons at your friend’s Monica Finley, Social Chair how terrifying Midway’s campus house. Blow off a homework assign- Courtney McGowen, Staff Writer seemed on my fi rst day as a fresh- ment every once in a while. Go to Emily Nagel, Staff Writer man. Four years later, our school Syerra Anderton, Staff Writer Six Flags as often as possible. Avoid is small enough to feel stifl ing Jasmin Gibbons, Staff Writer drama whenever possible. Dominate as my fi nal year of high school Morgan Miller, Staff Writer at Words with Friends. Take stu- comes to an end. The Panther Post is a student publication of Midway High School that informs, entertains and provides a forum for pid pictures with your friends. Eat, student expression. Views expressed do not necessarily refl ect those of the entire newspaper staff, the student body If there is one piece of advice I as a whole, administrators, or Midway ISD. This school district does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow race, color. age or national origin in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title IX, Sec- can give to readers, it is to re- tion 504 and Title VI. The Panther Post is free for all students, with production costs offset by advertisements. Ads we will graduate. are available in business card, 1/4, 1/2 and full size page sizes. Taco Casa 710 N. Hewitt Dr. 254-420-2476 Sweeeeet tea 75¢ Go Panthers! 4 OPINION MAY 2011 I Wanna Be The Very Best........ ‘C’ You Christine Christine Rodriguez zero impact on my life or some school years ago, and to this day I still follow it. News Editor function that I have absolutely no inter- Blake Johnson You don’t need to slave yourself through est in. It’s just the excitement of those Feature Editor Pre-AP and AP classes every year to live a Honestly, I can’t believe it’s gone by around me. It’s contagious. I’m also successful life now, and after high school. this fast. I’m not complaining. I’m just as going to miss the small things. Like If you ask me what I learned in high Don’t map out these four years based on ready to get out of here as the rest of you. Blake Johnson dancing in newspaper to school, my answer would never consist what you believe colleges want to see. Get When I’m in school, I’m literally the Justin Beiber, having the most hilarious of mathematics formulas and memorized involved in what you enjoy doing, taking most miserable I ever am. As soon as conversations with Cody Throckmorton history dates. I wouldn’t tell you about AP courses that interest YOU. Don’t get that sweet sound of the 3:31 bell rings, I and Chris Portillo (you guys are the best, essays I had written and Spanish vocab yourself wrapped up in being miserable come back to life. But I can’t lie… there by the way. Thanks for being such great that I might have picked up. My high now so you can be miserable later. Once are things I’m going to miss. First off, the friends), or seeing Danni Dodd’s face as school experience is comprised of the you focus on what you love to do, you’ll people I’ve met through these past four she zombies her way through the halls life lessons I learned and the memories I get better at whatever that is, and be on years are absolutely fabulous. The ages (you’re my wingman). It’s been a great made. My high school experience includes the fast track for the college that special- from 12 to like 18 are extremely critical experience. the friends I’ve gained over the years and izes and looks for people with the skills years for character building. So really, Even though college offers up an entire skills I’ve mastered. That and a million that you’ve acquired. all the infl uences of the people I’ve met new experience, I don’t believe I’ll ever Midway T-shirts in my closet. There’s a million other things I could have molded me in some form or fashion develop such close connections with Honestly though, looking back at little tell you, because honestly, I’ve made so to become who I am now.

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