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Vol. 11 No. 2 November 2009 JROTC welcomes Army instructor C. Elliott HAWKInside The Birdville Junior Scout in Iraq. He was also a as an Army Instructor, He enjoys physical Jons recite Obama’s press This Edition Reserve Officer’s Training drill sergeant for a period of teaching young cadets about training with the PT team release. Corps is buzzing with two years at Fort Jackson in citizenship. and coaching his cadets Later they saluted excitement over the new South Carolina. “I’m very much a to be better and more the raising of the American instructor, Master Sergeant While in the army, motivator,” Elliott said, “and motivated. Flag. Lack of participation2 Curtis Elliott. Elliott met his wife of 22 the kids are really excited to Off duty, Elliott has a Battalion Commander and excitement “I served 22 years years. He has three children have me as a teacher.” very unique hobby: acting. Taylor Poli also gave a at pep rallies in the army, and I’m really and one grandson. As a non-commis- “I played the Marine short speech telling of the disappoints students. excited to be here. I think After his assignment sioned officer, the Master Drill Sergeant in the tide to importance of Veteran’s this an outstanding district, at Fort Jackson, Elliott Sergeant knows the value of go commercials,” Elliott said, Day. the best in the DFW area,” went to the University of precision and punctuality. “I was an extra in the film Multiple people Elliott said, “Everyone has Southern California, where Two weeks into his Cloverfield, where I handed attended, and heroes-past, been really kind, and made he was the Senior Military career at Birdville, he has the Colonel his helmet and present and future, were Art in Public3 Spaces it a point to introduce Science Instructor for the already begun pushing the said, ‘Here you go sir’.” honored. program works to themselves.” senior class, training the JROTC teams to perform Elliott has also been on The service took enrich and beautify Elliott hails from next batch of young officers better, shown support at Spike TV, presenting Adam place before and during first the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. He served for the Army. competitions and football Sandler, a movie star known period, where the flag was North Richland Hills. in the Second Brigade Soon, Elliott moved games and taken every for his many comedic roles raised to the top of the pole Recon Troop as a Cavalry to Birdville High School opportunity to get involved. and production company and lowered to half-mass, Happy Madison, the “Man as per custom, where it of Honor Award” in the remained until noon, when Men’s Choice Awards. it was then again raised to The A, B, C & D’s Musical cast announced Elliott is most proud the top for the remainder of 4of Fine~ Art 5 On January 23, 24, 25 Ursula’s parents, Mr. Mason, Justin Wisniski, of his service, though. The the day to salute the veterans and 26 the Birdville Theatre and Mrs. Merkle will be Matt Matherly, Blas Master Sergeant lead the and those currently serving Art nutures Department will present Hannah Tompkins and Aguero, Aaron Vaught, battalion to the flagpole our country. talent with the musical production Bye Chris Hurt. Nick Landivar and Chris on Veteran’s Day, where an array instructors. Bye Birdie. Josh Waughtal was Hurt. the entire Corps of Cadets On November 8, cast as Randolph MacAfee Featured Dancers stood at attention while TaylorSports Carpenter Editor Band ranks high the directors announced and Baylor Morrison was include Bethany Pugsley, listening to Captain George at several competitions the results of the casting cast as Harvey Johnson. Angela Taylor and Meredith across the country. auditions.. Harvey’s parents will Jones. The part of Albert be played by Josh Holbrook The Sweet Apple Choir celebrates Peterson will be played by and Skyler Stone. Adults include Bree Love, success and welcomes Zane Harrington. Bobbie Chris Hurt is also Andrea Johnson, Courtney a new head director. Caceres was given the role Maude and Sean Waldrip is McClain, Rachel Jenkins, of Rose Alvarez. a dishwasher. Billy Stewart Kaylee Vance, Skyler Stone, Upcoming Events Dance delivers Alex Eddins will plays Customer 1 alongside Josh Hollbrook, Sean with great talent portray the role of Ursula Aaron Vaught, who is Waldrip, Billy Stewart, and determination. Merkle, while Bree Customer 2. Brandi Pickett, Christ Hurt, Hembree will star as Kim Sydney Sargent will Hannah Tompkins and Calendar Drama fills the theatre MacAfee. play Gloria Rasputin and Hannah Newman. award winning Jordan Twine will the newspaper reporters Lastly, the One Boy productions. star alongside Hembree as are Justin Wisniski and Matt Girls are Bree Hembree, Amy Conrad Birdie. Matherly. McKinney, Katie O’Brien, December The other girls, Debra The NYC/Ed Sullivan Mandy Foster, Brianna 05 North Richland Hills Sue, Helen, Nancy, Alice, Girls include Emily Abdo, Chalita, Kaitlyn Hankins, Penelope and Margie, will be Micah Barbolla, Melissa Kaycee Giammarco and Night of Holiday Magic played by Amy McKinney, Crawford, Brandi Johnson, Katie Grippin. All Time Low releases 10 Jazz Band Concert 6 Katy O’Brien, Mandy Foster, Alex Korba, Rachel The Assistant Direc- their blank album, Kaitlyn Hankins, Kaycee Mbyui, Kristen McCraw, tor of the show is Ryan 14 PTSA Meeting Nothing Personal. Giammarco and Brianna Hannah Newman, Victoria Eleopoulous. Nick Forrest 15 Band Winter Concert Chalita. Norwine, Crystal Mandudi, and Brit Bradshaw share the 17 Choir Winter Kim MacAfee’s Elysse Villalobos, Lauren job of Stage Manager. parents, Doris and Harry, Simpson, Kimber Davis and Meredith Jones is the Dinner and Concert are Danielle Ellis and LeahBeth Etheridge. Co-Choreographer. Sam 21-04 Holiday Break Rodney Lindsey. The Sweet Apple Spofford is the Technical Rise n’ 7Dine offers Tori Smith will Teens are Alex Eddins, Bree Director and Meagan breakfast and lunch in portray Albert’s mother, Hembree, Amy McKinney, Shugart is the Sound a homey atmosphere. Mae Peterson Katie O’Brien, Mandy Director. January Hugo Peabody, Kim’s Foster, Brianna Chalita, Rehearsals continue 09 Area Band Contest boyfriend, will be played by Kaitlyn Hankins, Kaycee through December and Lou Salazar. Giammarco, Holly Brucks. January. Showings on the in Midland Billy Stewart is the They also include 23, 25 and 26 are at 7:30 p.m. 09 Wrestling Tournament mayor and Brandi Pickett is Katie Grippin, Meredith The January 25 showing will at Lamar Volleyball8 players his wife. Jones, Natalie Lucas, begin at 2:30. advance in playoffs “I’ve been in musical Bethany Pugsley, Whitney 23-26 Bye Bye Birdie and win the Area every year since sophomore Ware, Jaylana Ward, Angela Performances Championship. year, so musical has become Taylor, Baylor Morrison, RachelEditor InJenkins Chief a part of me,” Pickett said. Ryan Gleghorn, Jake page 2 The HAWK pinions November 2009 Spirit short, time to pep up rallies The AWK taff The words pep rally three years ago at Birdville. al Anthem was even played spirit, but not like the stu- should invoke thoughts of Almost everyone attended on O the guitar. There was so dents. If there are more and school spirit with the cheer- the pep rallies. All the class- much screaming the whole more parents who do not leaders in the air and the es filed down the hallway gym shook. cheer like the students, then H S dancers doing moves no behind the drum line with This year pep rallies there will be less cheering in one else can do. There are the cheerleaders cheering are just not the same. There general. In the end it means Rachel Jenkins the tubas and the drum line and yelling to get people is also the fact that more and less spirit displayed. It is not Editor-in-chief all dancing, the whole band all hyped up before the big more adults come every year. bad for parents to come; News Editor doing a wave of excitement. show. Pep rallies are for students, however, when it leaves no All right after the choir sings Energy flowed the fans and the players to room for the seniors and ju- the national anthem, while throughout the whole get excited and hyped up niors who end up standing, Kaycee Giammarco JROTC marches in with the gym. The freshmen sopho- for the night’s game. If par- it becomes a problem. It is a Opinions Editor flags. There is spirit, laugh- mores, juniors and seniors ents are coming and taking lot easier just to leave early ter, cheering and yelling. Ev- all climbed into the stands up the sitting space, it leaves than to have to stand behind eryone is excited. to cheer on their fellow stu- less room for the students. everyone, because there is Taylor Carpenter That is how it was dents. One time the Nation- Yes, they may have school no place else. Sports Editor It seems school spirit has disappeared. Three years ago the pep rallies were the Devin Harper PrizeBarack Obama, brings the bay and for themuch prospect of that doubt our president was thing everyone got excited Features Editor United States’ 44th presi- what he could do, not what running on George Bush’s about. Everyone knew Fri- dent recently received the he has done. policies and administration. day was not only Friday; Nobel Peace Prize; however, While being the big- Barack Obama received a it was the pep rally day. It Kili Ferrell this move was very con- ger man is always the high Nobel Prize. Yet, Bush only seems more like just anoth- Life & Arts Editor troversial as Obama was road, America is not a very received widespread criti- er performance for some. nominated just two weeks humble nation by nature. cism. There is no excitement in into office. What exactly has Sure, our propaganda in the Obama has received getting ready for the game. Kendall Carlson Obama done? media will say we are, but much criticism for his failure Maybe the older we get be- Elaine Swartz Aside from support- honestly, who is truly “hum- to come through on much coming adults, the less excit- Staff Writers ing the survival of common ble,” and what is the meaning of what he has promised, ed we get for football games criminals, surely, Obama of such a claim? mostly from the very same and pep rallies. It should be has done little to nothing in The United States is a people who elected him. So a little fun though and the Jannet Hiles terms of the advocating of world superpower, and if it this truly becomes a ques- pep rallies a big deal again. Adviser peace in his almost eleven begins to lower it’s guard and tion of just how political the People should want to come month run in office, much attempt to be buddy-buddy Nobel Prize has become, to them. There should be less in the first two weeks in with every nation possible, and whether or not Obama cheering and roaring for the Jason Wells office. then the US is left wide open won it because of his being football team so they know Principal The Nobel Peace to attacks from “allies”, much the first African-Ameri- they are supported. It is the Prize has long been one like Nazi Germany turned can president. If so, then chance for the students to of the world’s most presti- on Soviet Russia. shouldn’t the award go more wish them good luck. It The HAWK is published monthly, during the gious awards, given only to Another highly con- towards the people who cast should be an exciting thing. regular school calendar, by the Journalism De- those who have truly distin- troversial reasoning many their votes? Golden Motion, choir, partment of Birdville High School. guished themselves as paci- have been using in Obama’s Surely there was a band, JROTC and Rawkin’ Its purpose is to serve as an open forum for fists. Aside from Obama, defense had to do with the man who stood up to a com- Hawks all do a great job at the students, faculty and staff of Birdville, and the only three US presidents many speeches he has given munist government, or a the pep rallies. Everyone surrounding communities of Colleyville, Hurst, have been awarded the No- which have been chock-full man who was willing to lie performs as they should. North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Watau- bel Peace Prize: Theodore of inspiring words. down in front of a tank to The Dancing, the yelling ga. Roosevelt, Woodrow Wil- Really, what the prizes send a message somewhere and cheering and the drum The HAWK is a member of the Interscholas- son and Jimmy Carter. Each were intended to be award- in the world; someone who playing should be a big deal. tic League Press Conference and Southern Inter- of which having done some- ed for were actions which truly tried to advocate peace Birdville students should scholastic Press Association. thing meritorious to deserve are full of enthusiasm for and to bring about an end to feel excitement in that. This Advertising Rates are $5.00 per column-inch. the award. the cause. Obama surely has violence, tyranny, or com- school is still fairly new, but Current circulation is 1500 copies in print and the What about Obama? done nothing special. Many munism. school spirit is not. It all paper is archived on the world wide web at http:// According to the Norwegian a president have met with There are people needs to be a big deal again. schools.birdvilleschools.net/bhs/site/. Papers are Nobel Committee, Obama foreign leaders, and have more deserving than a man If not, the years are going distributed free of charge. was presented his award made conscious efforts to who has done nothing but to keep going and the spirit Editorials reflect the views of the writers and “for his extraordinary efforts patch things up with nations given motivational speech- is going to keep dwindling. do not necessarily reflect the views of the school to strengthen international with which the United States es, which were written not Pep rallies should excite the faculty, staff, students or administration. diplomacy and cooperation has had a rocky past. by him, but by a 28 year old teams and get them ready Letters to the Editor are welcomed and must between peoples”, which How many have been man named Jon Favreau. along with exciting students be typed, double-spaced and limited to 200 words. references his emasculation awarded the Nobel Prize for for the games to come. They can be delivered to room A400 or emailed of America, by basically go- that? to [email protected] and must be ing and begging forgiveness Two weeks into of- signed and include a phone number and address from the nations with which fice, Obama had made very TaylorSports Carpenter Editor LifeKili & Arts Ferrell Editor for verification. America has always been at few changes. That means

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“A motor for my bike, “I bought a camera, be- “A keychain, because “I bought a gold fortune “My daughter’s Halloween because I was on Ebay cause it was nice I could not find this cookie necklace, because Care Bear Costume, it was and I was bored.” and I like taking pictures” keychain anywhere.” I thought it was cute.” my first time on Ebay.” Collin Basinger Morgan Taylor Mac Whaley Melody Karsi Kathy Mitchell Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Faculty November 2009 eatures The HAWK page 3 Adolescent bullying has adverse affect on teenagers Bullying has become ways, playgrounds and class- attendanceF problems and/or an adult should be the first step year,” teacher Cynthia Rine- ing can change and they may a major problem in schools rooms. drop out of school. in ending the problem. hart said, “He was doing it on choose to follow in the foot- across America. Bullying is de- Bullying at school is not This can mess up a If it is either a personal purpose and I don’t tolerate steps of doing the right thing. scribed as someone physically the only problem these days child’s future. Other effects experience with bullying or is that.” For more information or or emotionally hurting some- for students. Bullying online or include low self-esteem, few seeing it happen, kids should Another way to stop help in this area, contact Crisis one on purpose. The problem electronically is also occurring. friends, depression and anxi- always tell an adult. bullying is by being a leader. Counselor Ann Newhouse in continues to grow in numbers Cyber bullying can include ety. Try a principal or teach- Students should stand up the Cafe Office, by phone at and severity. sending nasty text messages, This problem does not er, and if someone does not against bullies and defend 817 547-8016 or by email at “Bullying is such a com- posting pictures or spreading have to continue. Students feel comfortable talking to one those who are bullied. Ann_Newhouse@birdville. plex matter,” crisis counselor rumors and lies online. and parents can learn how to of those authority figures, then By talking to someone k12.tx.us or check out the BHS Ann Newhouse said. Students’ most com- detect bullying and how to they could always tell a nurse, who has been bullying about website. Statistics show that 30 mon reason for bullying are stop it. coach, parent or any other their problems, the situation percent of students are in- because they are seeing it, they Most kids are afraid to adult to which they feel com- can change a lot. Just by set- volved with bullying, which is want to hang out with certain tell an adult about seeing bul- fortable talking. ting a good example, student Elaine Swartz over 5.7 million kids. It is said people or they do not want to lying. The truth is reporting to “I’ve seen it once this points-of-view about bully- Staff Writer that every one out of four kids be bullied. are bullied at school. Inattentive parents can Eight percent of stu- also cause bullying. If parents dents miss at least one day of do not pay attention to their Art in Public Spaces beautifies NRH school out of each month be- children, they are more likely The Cultural Arts Di- “The Art in Public scape of the community. which they exert on our dai- cause of bullying and 160,000 to bully others to either hide vision is working to enrich Spaces Program incorpo- Several artists are ly lives,” Newman said. students miss each day. 43 their pain or try to receive at- and beautify the commu- rates art into the daily lives commissioned to create The structure will percent fear harassment in the tention. nity of North Richland Hills of the community through original artwork for use in glow at night through LED bathrooms and 282,000 stu- The affects of bullying through a program that a diverse set of programs decorating the traffic signal lighting illumination. The dents are physically attacked in are frightening and alarming. integrates original art into that beautifies public places, boxes positioned all over city plans to place the piece secondary school each month. Students who are bullied do everyday life. promotes a healthy, vibrant the city. in a yet to be constructed 61.6 percent of students not come to school, switch The Art in Public atmosphere, encourages The artists use histor- urban plaza between the bullied are bullied because of schools and tend to avoid bath- Spaces program began in artistic ex- North Rich- their speech or appearances. rooms. 2002. Since then, the city pression, land Hills A survey was taken in Bullying can lead to has commissioned 29 origi- i n s p i re s Public Li- 1994 with 700 communities. criminal convictions in the fu- nal artworks. The art is lo- a sense brary and The results are shocking to ture. Kids who are bullied and cated in several parks and of civic the Venue at many. 80 percent say violence bully others are more likely to public buildings around the pride, at- HomeTown. was a serious problem in hall- get bad grades, have school city. t r a c t s C u r - business- rent artist for es and the Art in Opinion residents, Public Spaces and cre- Program in- ates a dis- clude Daniel Obama’s hidden healthcare t i n c t i v e Blagg, Seppo President Obama’s of the public health plan will by the people, or just ani- i d e n t i t y Aarnos, Elis- healthcare bill has been a give consent to have their mals to be herded and mon- for North eo Garcia, topic covered in the media children implanted with a itored? When the govern- Richland Jerry Daniel, and widely criticized by chip. ment is able to keep track of H i l l s , ” Buster Gray- many prominent figures. With public health- “any data deemed appropri- Program bill, Deran Their prejudice against the care being so cheap, private ate by the Secretary” there C o o r d i - Wright, VET, bill may not necessarily be companies will not be able to will be no privacy. There is nator Lori M i c h a e l wrong, but may not be for compete and the government no telling what all a small Newman L onghofer, the right reason. In read- will eventually monopolize chip can transmit. said. Donna Dob- ing the entire bill there are the health industry. At that The government The berfuhl, Da- a few clauses that should point it is popularly believed could listen to phone calls program is divided into ic photographs, paintings, vid Hickman, Tony Jeffry, raise questions. The Obama that the majority of Ameri- as well as real life conversa- three categories, the Public prints, wood cuts and com- Carol Lynn Wilder-Enge, Health Care bill under Class cans will have the microchip tions. Some might say the Art Program, the Loaned puter generated artwork to Charlotte Lindsey, Joe Bar- II (Paragraph 1, Section B) inserted into them. crime rate would drop be- Art Program and the Signal beautify the blank boxes. rington, Jim LaPaso, Delbert specifically mentions “(ii) The idea has good in- cause it would be impossi- Art Program. Each division Otherwise non-weather Beckham, L.G. Lemmons, a class II device that is im- tentions, but it may come at ble to get away with a crime concentrates on display- proof mediums can be Jeff Naukam, Matt Flick, plantable.” an unsuspecting cost. People without the government ing original art in different brought outside with the use Donna Howell-Sickles, John Approved by the already implant chips into finding you. No one would ways. of MacTac, a self-adhesive Hilton and Barbara Sim- FDA, a class II implant- their pets to keep track of really want every con- The program aims to similar to vehicle wraps. mons. able device is an “implant- them when they stray. The versation they had, every beautify the public spaces of The city worked very There are very loose able radio frequency tran- same thing could happen to shortcoming, every lie and North Richland Hills while closely with Tezas Depart- guidelines for the artists sponder system for patient United States citizens. It may movement documented on creating an atmosphere of ment of Transportation on as they go about choosing identification and health not stop at health informa- file for life. creativity. this project and has com- the themes for their pieces; information.” The supposed tion. This also would most “[It] shows the completed a total of 14 boxes however, Newman guaran- purpose of a class II device The chip could regis- likely give birth to a whole munity that we encourage since its inception. tees that inappropriate con- is to collect data in medi- ter criminal history, driving new breed of techno-savvy artistic expression,” New- “North Richland Hills tent is never permitted. cal patients such as “claims records and even diplomas. criminals dedicated to get- man said. is the first city in Texas to “It is a process where data, patient survey data, Every person walking around ting around the system. The The Loaned Art Pro- use art to wrap around the we meet with the artist to dis- electronic health data and could be tracked by any gov- government hides clauses gram provides an outlet for signal boxes,” Newman said. cuss our vision, see sketches any other data deemed ap- ernment system at any time. like this in numerous docu- local artists to display their Recently, the city has or renderings, and then we propriate by the Secretary.” Finding adoptive parents, ments that people fail to artwork in public spaces. installed two new Signal approve the artist to move The device would be runaways, escaped convicts catch, because they are not Art is displayed in Art boxes at Birdville High forward with the commis- implanted in patients who and even running background willing to be properly in- between six months to two School and Richland High sion. This process ensures opted to be covered by the checks would be as simple as formed. years during which citizen School. According to New- quality, professionalism, and public health care. Under scanning a microchip. It is the responsibil- input is considered. man, the Public Art Pro- appropriate themes and im- the Health Care Plan it also In essence the govern- ity and right of American At the end of that gram is currently working ages,” Newman said. states that a child “born in ment is trying to turn people citizens to take an active period, the city has the op- on its “largest commission The Art in Public Plac- the United States who at into walking, talking bar roll in government and be tion to return the artwork, yet”. Weather, a 20 foot tall es Program recently won the the time of birth is not oth- codes. Every detail of gov- informed on issues. It is purchase it or continue to triangular glass tower, is Arts and Humanities Award erwise covered under ac- ernment documentation is time for every American to display it on the Bedford- being constructed in Ger- at the state level from the ceptable coverage” will be written in a small device hid- think for his or herself while Euless Road Greenway. many. Texas Recreation and Parks qualified and placed in the den beneath the skin. it is still legal. The Signal Art Pro- “Weather is designed Society in February 2009. CHIP or Children’s Health With Big Brother mon- gram is a distinctive art proj- to invoke the many thoughts Insurance Program. itoring every man, woman, ect that aims to incorporate and feelings associated with It is more than likely and child, are we really a na- DevinFeatures Harper Editor the city’s traffic signal boxes the variety of weather pat- RachelEditor InJenkins Chief that parents who are part tion built for the people and into the surrounding land- terns and the influence page 4 The HAWK pecial November 2009 Art teachers draw student interest After seeing the with art education classes. ing his S talent in order to wants to continue teach- band play at every foot- These taught her how to teach. He graduated from ing until he retires. Floyd is ball game, watching the- grade and evaluate student Texas Wesleyan University also an artist, which helps atre students pull together work. with a bachelor of arts and in teaching the subject. to put on a fall show and “I love sharing ideas. later graduated from Dal- “Art is life, it’s about hearing choir students I like it when someone is las Baptist University with what the individual thinks excel at competitions, stu- surprised and they think a Masters of Education. with individual perspec- dents often do not get the they can’t draw. You do “I like it when the tives,” Floyd said. opportunity to enjoy the different subjects [of art] light bulb goes off in a kid’s Floyd creates an visual arts until the Spring everyday. It’s not just draw- head,” Brown said. environment that makes art shows begin. ing everyday,” Rousch said. Brown does not hov- people feel comfortable. Visual Arts classes Rousch teaches Art er. He lets students discov- “He’s really fun and are filled with experienced I, Ceramics II, Ceramics er their own talents and makes the class fun, He artists and beginners. Go- III, AP Sculpture or De- enhance their art through definitely makes [art class] ing about the busy day, sign and Pre-AP Art I. their own discoveries. a fun environment and many students do not “[Rousch] helps me “He gives me the op- gives really good examples take the time to view work ignite the fire in projects portunity to figure it out on to help us learn how to posted outside the art and sculpting. Graphic art my own,” Andrew Plymale draw,” Bryan Werner said. rooms. is an exploring area and it’s said, “Coach Brown and His teaching has Although the art all about expression, she Coach Floyd give their real helped him work on his students are talented, the helps me do that,” Cassidy opinions of your work and own projects and better teachers provide the nec- Cope said. it helps you do a little bet- himself as an artist. essary guidance needed to Rousch is hoping ter each time. When they “Teaching has al- nurture these talents. The to get her masters in mu- finally say it’s good, it re- lowed me to do art for my- newest addition to the seum education after she ally makes you feel like it self for fun,” Floyd said. Art Department is Shana finishes teaching. really matters.” Some of Floyd’s up Rousch. She is beginning “Every media is dif- Brown gives stu- and coming artists are her second year at the ferent. I want to contin- dents the real criticism Kaitlyn Juarez, Mel- school as an art teacher. ue teaching for a while, they need to help them ody Karsi, Kayla Rousch did not always because I really like it,” get better. Brown helps his Smith and Paul want to be a teacher. She Rousch said. student reach their poten- Tarankov. originally wanted to get Art teacher Ed- tial by trying to get them M a n y into jewelry design; how- die Brown has been at to push the envelope. new art- ever, as a single mom, she Birdville since the school “He’s really motivat- ists are realized she would need opened in 1999. Before ing and understanding. p r o v i n g an easier, more attainable that, he taught at Richland He’s good at reciprocat- to have job to support her daugh- Middle for 7 years. ing help and is true to his real tal- ter. Brown is just as word, he always says what ent and When her friend much of an artist as he is he means,” Melody Karsi s h o u l d pointed out how much a teacher. said. bring quite she always helps people “I like to express my Brown foresees fu- a lot to the Rousch decided teaching feelings through art, it’s ture Art shows with Ian table for the fine would be the simplest so- something I really enjoy Floyd, who rounds out this art department, especially lution, especially teaching doing individually and I talented trio. in the Spring with the art something at which she can bring something to the Floyd has been shows. proves to be good. She kids,” Brown said. teaching art for 20 years. wanted to teach all differ- Brown took art He started teaching art, ent types of arts and start- classes in middle school because of how much KayceeOpinions Giammarco Editor ed at University of Texas and high school develop- he liked art and kids. He Choir welcomes new head director The Choir Depart- to work hard and sing,” One very talented singer, to show their true selves,” ment is growing and Allibon said. Bree Hembree, ranked first Amy McKinney said. improving with progressing Allibon followed her chair in the Region Choir as In addition they get to talent and new leadership. brother, current District a soprano one. show their talent to others Director Amy Allibon is the Fine Arts director Danny “It’s a competitive and compete. On November latest addition to the Choir Dietrick, as director to BHS extracurricular and that’s 2, Chorale sang at the Bass Department. after teaching for many why it’s so crazy that you Hall for the Grammy award Dance delivers strong performances with Stevens “I like choir, because years at Haltom High. get divas together and make winning ensemble With schools and studios she Mrs. Allibon pushes She joins Associate harmony. Still amazes me,” Chanticleer. a very expe- has worked with include us to excellence with Director and Accompanist Brianna Love said. The students rienced teacher Colleyville Middle, Col- encouragement and energy,” Peggy Graff in the The singers see choir are getting excited about leading the way, the dance leyville Heritage High, Jessica Mathson said. department. With Birdville as an outlet and enjoy this year and expect great teams are doing everything Doby High, Summit High, Allibon has 20 years of for more than nine years, themselves doing something reviews back. They are they can to make this year Bruce Lea Dance Factory, experience in teaching. She Graff teaches AP Music they love with others who ready to work hard and count. Summit High, Fossil Ridge graduated with a masters Theory among the many love it as well. become more and more Although the Golden High, Central High, Cop- in music/choral from Texas other classes, skills and “I love to sing and successful as the year goes Motion Dance Team is well pell High and Trinity High. Tech. The choirs she has professional talents she music is a big part of my life. on. known around school, stu- Stevens has been given directed in the past have shares with the students. Also choir is one big family “I love being in choir, dents often forget where several different awards been awarded with Best Voice teacher Laura of people who all have a love because you get to become the talent begins. Allie Ste- for her choreographing in Class and other honors Stevenson rounds out the for music and like to express close with everyone and vens, the dance instructor, skills, including awards at around the country. department with many it in the same way,” Bethany work hard together to is not only working with competitions such as MA, She has also traveled professional credits to her Pugsley said. make beautiful music,” Golden Motion this year, Crowdpleasers and Bravo. around the world with name. Being in choir gives Holly Brucks said. but also with her dance During her high choirs to England, Austria The choir has already students the chance to meet On December 17, classes to insure a fun school years Stevens and Italy. Her experience marked many achievements new people that they never the choir will host their filled, productive year. served proudly as a mem- makes her a vital element this year including a would have known before. annual Christmas dinner Stevens came to ber of the Trinity Troy- in the choir and fine arts successful Fall Concert in “It’s fun and great that and concert. Dinner will Birdville in the middle of Ann Drill Team. She re- department. October. I made new friends! Our commence at 5:30 p.m. last year to fill the spot ceived her Bachelor of Fine Allibon’s success is There were seven choir is amazing,” Micah followed by the concert at of the previous dance Arts in Modern Dance and due, in part, to the multitude students who made the 9- Barbolla said. 7:30. teacher. Before coming, a minor in Secondary Edu- of gifted students she has 10 Region Honor Choir, six The singers are unique she worked in the March- cation from Texas Chris- taught. students who made District and choir allows them to ing Auxiliaries (MA) Staff tian University. During her “[They are] amazingly Choir and eight students become individuals. ElaineStaff SwartzWriter choreographing for shows time at TCU she studied talented students who love who made the Region Choir. “Singing allows people worldwide. Some of the with people such as Susan November 2009 pecial The HAWK page 5 Band creates winning style with color, music The air is crackling filling theS field. 2001, fifth place in 2003 and Excelling in competi- This is the first time with electricity. Cheering They stand anxiously fourth place in 2005. tions is definitely one of the the band has ever made it and jeering football fanatics in pin-straight lines, not a In 2011, the band will marching band’s finest tal- to the finals or won a music banter at the opposite team, toe out of place, with their be performing in the Rose ents. award at a BOA event. while a swarm of students instruments clutched close Bowl Parade on New Year’s In September, the 150 “We were tired but dressed in black take center and waiting for their cue. Di- Day in Pasadena, California, piece band, along with the happy with our results,” As- s t a g e , rectors, dressed in the same with Richland and Haltom. color guard, directors and sistant Director Gary Bar- sweltering garb as the tens of Together, the march- other staff, rode for hours nard said. students before them, raise ing bands composed a DVD on a bus headed for the St. Along with Barnard, their arms in unison and the presentation in hopes of Louis Super Regional BOA the staff includes Assistant conducting begins. being selected to represent competition at the Edward Director Michael Cheripka, The stadium is filled Texas in the parade. Only Jones Dome. Percussion Director Taylor with music, and the students thirteen bands across the The marching band Belt and Color Guard Direc- begin to march with perfect entire country were selected performed in a preliminary tor Renee Cantrell. precision as if they are one. for the prestigious event. competition on Saturday, As many band mem- Their long hours of hard The band also has receiving awards in High bers move into Concert work have finally paid off. a new addition to its staff, Music for class AAA. Season for the Spring. Many Band is definitely a Jolette Wine, the new band They were selected guard members plan to be- force to be reckoned with. director. as one of fourteen finalist gin rehearsals for Winter In the decade that Birdville “I love being at Bird- bands and placed second in Guard competition season. High School has been open, ville,” Wine said, “The stu- class AAA. Advancing to the band has made it to dents, parents, administra- finals, they finished placing state three times, win- tion, and staff are some of tenth overall out of forty- KendallStaff CarlsonWriter ning eighth place in the best in the state.” nine bands. Drama staged by students, directors With massive Last year, the depart- than in previous years. Also, said. determination and ment certainly made a name the show, which is generally While taking full ini- a winning attitude, for itself, advancing to area made up of upperclassmen, tiative in her theatre classes, the Theatre Depart- in UIL One Act Play and included 13 sophomores she also doubles as an Eng- ment continues scooping up the Betty Buck- and three freshmen. lish teacher. to grow and ley award for Best Musical. Students in the de- “I love the act of sto- achieve new In addition, they presented partment are more eclectic ry-telling, and I love shar- things year several successful produc- than ever. They are involved ing my passions with my a f t e r tions including Musical in cheerleading, Student students and learning about year. Comedy Murders and the Council, Vocal Edition, their lives and their percep- annual Coffee Shop. sports and everything in be- tion of the world,” Ayres Now, they are raising tween. said. the bar even further. Under “I think they are just As for her students, the direction of Christopher highly motivated individu- she finds something unique Williamson and newcomer als,” Williamson said. about them that contributes Lauren Ayres, the theatre With the fall show to success of the depart- department is striving to be completed, the department ment. more inclusive and orga- has begun rehearsals for its “They are very hard- nized. annual musical production. working and imaginative. “We have lots of new Williamson chose Bye Without their extraordi- storage. We painted the Bye Birdie, a satire of Ameri- nary commitment, nothing room. We organized the can society in 1958. we do would be possible,” storage shed. The students The musical is bigger Ayres said. have been very busy,” Wil- than last year, in that it re- Theatre President liamson said. quires four times as many Brandy Pickett is especially This year’s fall show sets. In addition, the cast is excited about the depart- was made up of 32 actors, a bigger, requiring around 60 ment this year. significantly larger number students. “Being the President As an experienced gives me a lot of opportuni- actor, singer, dancer and di- ties to meet new people and rector, Williamson is well make new friends,” Pickett Dance delivers strong performances with Stevens equipped to handle the said. Douglas Roberts, Chris- will be learning different from this year. Ticket pric- talented this year. I am ex- everyday responsibilities In addition to their tian von Howard, Eliza- aspects of modern dance es will be the same amount cited for a great competi- of being a theatre director. many successes, there is beth Gillaspy and Ellen and choreography along and the show will also be at tion season,” Stevens said. Similar to any other teacher, one thing that sets the the- Paige Shelton. In 2005 she with the styles of dance 2 p.m. “The biggest weakness he knows his strengths and atre department apart from was a summer scholarship they are learning and prac- On top of their per- that we have as a team is weaknesses. other organizations. student at Duke University ticing this semester. formances, Golden Mo- finding adequate space to “I think like a typi- “We’re a family, and with the American Dance Dance classes and tion will be attending three be able to practice. It is a cal artist and require lots of we all care for one another. Festival. Stevens is also a Dance team students per- competitions this coming struggle that several orga- time to day dream to stay Everyone is so helpful and member and the Secretary form in two shows to- spring. The first is going nizations on campus are creative,” Williamson said, welcoming. It’s a safe and of Dance Honor Society, gether. Next semester, on to be the MA Competi- dealing with.” “I bet I speak for all teach- secure place,” Pickett said. Chi Tau Epsilon. After February 6, students will tion. This competition is The final competi- ers everywhere. There is The department is graduating from TCU, perform in the annual dis- being hosted by Grapevine tion for the year will be not enough time to make trying several new things. Stevens taught Modern trict wide dance extrava- High School on Febru- during Spring Break at the the difference that I want to For the first time, they will Dance and Hip Hop for ganza. The show will be ary 13. They are compet- Marching Auxiliaries Na- make in the lives of my stu- attend the Texas Thespian non-majors. at the Birdville Coliseum ing in jazz, hip hop, high tionals competition. The dents.” Convention. This year Stevens at 2 p.m. Students from kick, pom and lyrical rou- competition is held at the This year, the Theatre They also invested in is doing several things all three high schools will tine. Seven days later they Fort Worth Convention Department welcomed a yoga mats in an attempt to with both the Drill Team perform. Tickets will be $6 will be competing at the Center. Golden Motion new assistant director, Lau- start a regular yoga prac- and the dance classes. for adults and $3for stu- Crowdpleasers contest on girls are eligible to win ren Ayres. Ayres attended tice. All the new changes Dance students are learn- dents. After that students February 20 in Keller. the national title for dance Northwestern University are making a noticeable im- ing several different kinds also have the annual spring “I think that we have teams this year, and the and graduated with degrees pact on the department and of dance techniques and show on April 17. This is a very strong team this winning team is awarded in Theatre and Spanish. bringing the students and styles this year. a time for dance students, year. The girls have bond- letter jackets. “Lauren is smart, directors closer together. Some of the styles both drill team and non- ed so much from the time calm, witty, organized, ded- include jazz, ballet, tap drill team, to perform for we auditioned until now. icated. I am amazed by her and hip hop this semester. Birdville Students and All members of the Dance LifeKili & Arts Ferrell Editor patience and peacefulness RachelEditor InJenkins Chief Starting next semester they show off their hard work Team are very strong and as she teaches,” Williamson page 6 The HAWK ife rts November 2009 Museum now open & Remodel brings new opportunities, focus on children The Fort Worth Mu- L A has a new state-of-the-art meteoritic and paleontol- seum of Science and History digital sound system, en- ogy. has received a make-over. hanced lighting and conces- The Fort Worth Mu- The center just had its grand sion stands for drinks and seum of Science and History reopening. snacks. has a wide variety of history Before reconstruc- Ticket pricing for the ranging from the history of tion, the museum had about theater is seven dollars for the Fort Worth trolley to Na- one million guests per year adults and six dollars for tive American history. visiting. children and seniors. The museum holds The building is full of Tickets can be bought 175,000 historical and scien- new sections and interactive online, over the phone or tific objects with an empha- areas. at the ticket booth. You can sis on Texas and the south- The new museum order tickets up to an hour west. houses a café-style restau- before show time. Some exhibits held at rant and includes rooms The new museum the museum are the Cattle and spaces for special events also includes the Noble Raisers exhibit and the En- such as lectures, meetings or Planetarium. This center ergy Adventure exhibit. The Photo by www.design-island.com parties. includes clear bright stars Cattle Raisers exhibit focus- The museum’s main combined with art, music The school includes new way to introduce his- of both the south and north es on the history of the cattle focus is on children and their and literature. Innovation Studios. These tory and science to kids in a hemispheres. and ranching industries. education. The museum has The school has six studios will have programs way that is more relevant to The museum mainly The Energy Adven- a school for children. classrooms and a courtyard for teens, an educator work- them. focuses on botany, entomol- ture exhibit was made to tell They will have the op- for kids to play. They are shop, telescope building The Omni Theater ogy, malacology, mammad- the story about energy and portunity to learn science, strengthening their scholar- classrooms and hands-on is completely redone and ogy, zoology, omitology, where it comes from. It also history and anthropology ship program as well. demonstrations. This is a open. The IMAX Theater mineralogy, herpetology, shows important geological, scientific and historical con- cepts. The Fort Worth Mu- New band exceeds expections, becomes hit seum of Science and History What started out as “When we were in Plain White T’s. recording in February, and in every album they release is located at 1600 Gendy two driven teenage boys high school, we used to book ATL began getting the album was released in and every performance Street in Fort Worth. from Baltimore covering shows through MySpace… serious in their senior year early July. they make. They love what More information is Blink-182 songs in their and drive for hours on the of high school. “We know this record they are doing and hope to available online at http:// bedrooms has turned out weekends and play shows. After signing to is anticipated by a lot of continue doing so for years www.fwmuseum.org/ to be one of the biggest That’s how it started for us. Hopeless Records on people, and we also knew to come. home/index.html phenomena in the history of We just did our own little Valentine’s Day 2006, the that we wanted to take a step pop-punk culture. touring and stuff,” Barakat boys were thrown into a as a band. And hopefully the All Time Low (ATL) said. world of shock when they kids are into it. I was driving KendallStaff CarlsonWriter ElaineStaff SwartzWriter consists of four members In 2004, their realized that they had made myself crazy with the notion including guitarist and lead sophomore year, the band it to the big leagues. that this record was going to vocalist Alex Gaskarth, lead signed their first record deal After a busy summer flop, but we put our all into guitarist Jack Barakat, bassist with Emerald Moon Records. of touring, the band released it,” Gaskarth said. Alternative band Zack Merrick and drummer They released their four the EP Put Up or Shut Up Within the first week, Rian Dawson. All four boys song EP The Three Words to which became the first the record sold more than hail from Maryland. Remember When Dealing record to reach the charts. 63,000 copies and became shines with songs The band formed With the End in October of In late September of All Time Low’s highest As new bands start feel to each song for every towards the end of their that year and then released 2007 they released So Wrong charting album. flowing into radio stations type of person. Their song eighth grade year when their full-length, debut studio It’s Right, the album that Since the release of this new band has not got- Once Upon a Lie has a pop Barakat invited Gaskarth album The Party Scene in skyrocketed their popularity Nothing Personal, All Time ten its chance to shine. With type melody and singer Tony to cover Blink-182 songs 2005. By the summer, the tenfold. The band appeared Low has been traveling an eclectic group of songs Rebis does some shared vo- with him. Eventually, the boys were touring alongside on TRL in early 2008, as nonstop across the globe. and familiar sounds, The cals that make the CD dif- two added Merrick and popular bands like Motion well as MTV’s Discover and “We’re honestly going Sunstreak’s new album has ferent than most alternative Dawson. City Soundtrack and the Download, and was added to be one of those bands the potential to become very bands. to MTV’s that’s going to be touring 320 popular fast. Though these songs Big Ten and days a year with no breaks The Sunstreak’s al- are catchy and sound like MTV Hits until we break up when bum titled Once Upon a good sounds they seem a lit- play lists. In we’re thirty,” Barakat said, Lie features the songs Once tle too familiar. Most of the March of the “[Touring] is almost like Upon a Lie and Until I songs on the album are talk- same year, being away in college, but Met You as their first singles ing about a girl, losing her, the boys your college is in a different from the album. Their debut missing her etc. It is a very a p p e a r e d city everyday.” album came out this past surface level song type with- on Jimmy For the past month spring and they were a part out any catches or hooks. K i m m e l All Time Low has been busy of the Vans Warped Tour. If they had an edgier feel, it Live, which playing shows across the They scheduled a re-release might bring some variety was their live country with well-known in August for Once Upon to them to make the band t e l e v i s i o n pop-punk bands such as a Lie. The Sunstreak has a stand out rather than blend debut. By Boys Like Girls, We the very Boy Likes Girls type into all the other alternative D e cemb er, Kings, and Cobra Starship feel and sounds like a pop- bands out now. Though the All Time Low on Glamour Kills...The Tour. rock or alternative band. music is thoroughly enjoy- was named The boys have been This new band has been able, it gives too much a the Band of known to get quite rowdy on climbing charts, encourag- sense of something that has the Year by stage, attempting feats such ing people to become streak- been heard before though Alternative as stage diving into throngs ers and playing with bands some of the songs are very P r e s s of rabid fans and playing like Daughtry on tours. good. They are also very fa- Magazine. In shows while decked out in Until I Met You miliar. January 2009, crazy outfits. It also seems begins as a slow song and Once Upon a Lie is in between that All Time Low has a very changes into a fast, fun song. out on stands now and is tours, the personal connection with The lyrics are catchy and definitely a recommend to boys began their audience no matter the makes a person sing them have on the iPod. It creates writing songs circumstances. all throughout the day. It car dancing and exciting for their “We’re one of the sounds like a combination songs that though seem fa- third album, most fun bands out there… of The Rocket Summer and miliar are too fun to pass up. which was we make an effort to meet Boys Like Girls, which mix- later named almost everyone who comes es two alternative bands to N o t h i n g to our shows,” Barakat said. create a different sounding P e r s o n a l . ATL’s enthusiasm and music. Their songs all sound KayceeOpinions Giammarco Editor Photo provided by gomoxie.org They finished passion for their music shows different and give a different November 2009 ife rts The HAWK page 7 Seven Times Sealed & Movies Local rock band aspires to be famous Music has always get serious,” Felix said, “so Lwas final.” Felix said. AThis occurred around The Ticket been a form of art. Whether we recruited our long time Fortner had gone January of 2009. Ever since it is used for signals to warn friend Cody Klinger, and through other bands be- then, the band members Movies of oncoming enemies, rev- he brought fore, none of have been extremely close eille to wake up soldiers in along our which truly to each other, probably due the morning, the beat of d r u m m e r, worked out; to their similar joking na- DevinFeatures Harper Editor drums to accompany ritu- B r a n d o n “...me and Matt just h o w e v e r , tures. alistic dancing or purely for Doyle.” decided to start Seven Times In fact, it proves an enjoyment, music inspires Doyle Sealed has arduous task just to keep people and ignites a pas- and Klinger a new band. been noth- them on track and serious, sionate spark within them. both at- We all met, ing but hard with each one of them let- Clooney’s film For some, their musi- tend Central work and ting jokes fly left and right. cal venue consists of mel- High School and sparks flew.” smooth sail- The band was low notes such as Blues, in Keller, ing for the formed, and they knew Matt Fortner while others enjoy heavier and have members. that they wanted a heavy verges on looney genres such as Metal, known each “I was sound. Fortner would be Men Who Stare At Goats was a film that put Screamo and Grunge. other for in a band the lead singer in their the looney in Clooney. It was silly and left one sim- To some people, such years. Fortner met Klinger with a few other kids be- screamo band, Felix would ple question on the minds of viewers...“huh”? as students Matt Fortner at church when they were fore,” Fortner said, “and that play bass, Klinger would be Even if not familiar with movies about psy- and Matt Felix and their younger. Felix and Fortner fell apart, then me and Matt lead guitarist and Doyle, of chic Jedi warriors in the U.S. Army who kill goats band, Seven Times Sealed, met in middle school. just decided to start a new course, would be the drum- with their mind, the viewer may come out of Men music is more than just a “I blew the mighty band, and I called Cody. mer. Now that they had all Who Stare At Goats thinking they have seen many part of life; music is life. band conch, and Matt We needed a drummer re- of those affairs settled, they of them before. “Fortner and I had surfed up on a wave. Cody ally bad, and someone at needed to pick a name. The movie is about a young reporter Bob Wil- been jamming out since arrived on a unicorn, and school told Cody about “I remember read- ton. (Ewan McGregor) whose marriage has failed. the eighth grade, and fi- Brandon rode the lightning. Brandon. We all met, and ing Night by Elie Weisel in He searches to find more meaning in his mundane nally figured it was time to Then we fist-bumped and it sparks flew.” Freeman’s class in fresh- life and comes across a man who tells him all about man year. At one point a secret unit in the army that trains men to kill an- somewhere in the book, imals just by staring at them. The men are called the phrase ‘Seven Times “jedi warriors” and are first and foremost warriors Tasty pancakes top menu Sealed’ is said, and that part of peace. Soon after, he encounters Lyn Cassady just really stuck out to me,” (Clooney) who claims to be apart of the secret gov- Felix said. ernment unit. at home town restaurant After the band got The unit is called The New Earth Army and is their bearings, they were compiled “Warrior Monks.” The smell in the air hash browns, grits or fresh peach. It is the perfect end- quick to begin playing their The military has trained them to have psychic is reminiscent of a Sunday fruit. ing to the perfect meal. shows. abilities that include reading the enemy’s thoughts, morning and the aroma of They also have a Texas Although prices are “Well, our first show passing through solid walls and of course killing a a home cooked meal. This favorite, homemade biscuits kind of high, the quality of at the Birdville Battle of the goat by simply staring at it. is what it is like at Rise & and sausage gravy, which food and service makes up Bands. We actually came In the film, the man who came up with the Dine. comes in half and full size for any imperfections. up with a song to cover, unique military sector, Bill Django (Jeff Bridges), has Rise & Dine has loca- orders. It is extremely clean and learned it, all within a gone missing and Cassady’s mission is to find him. tions in Utah, Ohio, Mis- Breakfast is served and nice looking. It is conve- week of meeting each oth- McGregor’s character accompanies Cassady in souri and now Texas. Soon all day, but they also have a nient and a very comfortable er. It wasn’t too bad,” Doyle hopes of writing an exhilarating and innovative sto- they will also include a loca- lunch menu. venue for breakfast or lunch said, “but our first real show ry. The duo tracks Django to a training camp run by tion in Florida. The lunch menu any day of the week. was at The Door in Fort renegade psychic Larry Hooper (Kevin Spacey), the Rise & Dine offers is more limited than the Since Rise & Dine Worth, and it was actually reporter is trapped in the middle of a grudge match opens early it would be a worse than the Battle of the between the forces of Django’s New Earth Army and great way to start the day, Bands.” Hooper’s personal militia of super soldiers. maybe even with a few The band has gained The film has its truly comedic moments, but friends. both experience and skill, the jokes stop being funny around the 7th time you They also have kid’s writing their own songs hear them. menus for breakfast and and playing shows every The film was an adaptation of the novel by Jon lunch. now and then. Support in Ronson. The audience was clearly unreceptive to Following the comple- both schools has kept them the film at the beginning as it started it out extreme- tion of The Venue at Home- going, as well as humble. ly slow and did not grab viewers’ attention immedi- town a Rise & Dine was add- As for their parents, ately. From the moment the film starts, its clear that ed there. This location, being Felix’s and Doyle’s have ex- the comedic moments shown on the previews are the closest one to the school, pressed disdain for their the only ones worth laughing at. can be reached at 817-485- doings, whereas Fortner’s To say the film was bizarre is an understate- 1818. They are located on and Klinger’s have said their ment. Though it had an all star cast, it seemed very Banana pancakes from Rise&Dine the corner of Walker Boule- parents have been nothing amateur at times. Photo provided by Rise&Dine vard and Highway 26. but supportive. The film poked fun at war and reasons for This recently founded Despite his father’s fighting it seemed as though the producers were specialties that include, but breakfast menu but it still chain also opened a new apparent loathing, the band unsure of the point of their film. One might won- are not limited to, the All- offers the same great value. store just 2 blocks east of practices in Doyle’s house. der if they even were entirely sure what the film American Breakfast Burrito, It gives several options like North Beach Street. It is lo- “All of our parents are was about. The plot and action of the film seemed Steak & Eggs and the Sau- delicious melts, at least six cated at 5000 Western Cen- supportive in every aspect, thrown together and many things go unexplained in sage Benedict. types of wraps and many ter Suite 370 Haltom City, even if they don’t agree the film as if the viewer is to innately comprehend They also have eight different sandwiches. The 76137 and can be reached at with it,” Klinger said. the meaning behind them. different types of pancakes- lunch menu also includes 817-428-9797. The band has ex- The film overall did not deliver what the pre- from which to choose, such numerous types of soups The new locations pressed their appreciation views promised. Although it had genuinely come- as the peach almond pan- and salads which can be or- are open from 6 a.m. to 2:30 for all of the support they dic moments, they were quickly overused. cakes and the banana pan- dered as meals or sides. p.m., seven days a week. have garnered from fans The concept of the film was a good one, but cakes. To top it all off, the Both of these locations and friends, and would like never truly came to fruition. In addition, there are dessert menu includes an offer catering for any event. for fans simply to keep lis- The acting was good, or rather as good as it at least nine different choic- ooey-gooey pecan pie and To find a catering menu, call tening and to attend their could be in this type of film. The plot was loose and es of omelets. This includes the New York cherry cheese- or go online to look one up. shows, and have shirts not easily followed. the ultimate cheese omelet cake. To find out more available for purchase. On a scale of 1-5, this movie ranked at a low and the meat lover’s omelet. Rise & Dine also offers about Rise & Dine at any As for their future 2. It certainly was not Clooney’s best work. The Hearty Breakfast, a one-of-a-kind Fruit Blos- of its locations go online to plans, only one word was a popular choice among lo- som, a fluffy pastry bursting www.risedine.com. said, “FAMOUS!” cals, includes two eggs with with fruit filling and topped buttermilk pancakes and with just a hint of frosting. It a choice of bacon, ham or is offered in three different LifeKili & Arts Ferrell Editor TaylorSports Carpenter Editor sausage and seasoned fries, flavors: apple, cherry and page 8 The HAWK ports November 2009 Swim Team The Season kicks off with Splans to prevail The swimming team said. mers have competed very in their future meets and at Birdville is striving for The core of the boy’s well with some impressive cheer them on. In future victories. team from last year has re- swims,” Teague said. The swimming team Coach Mike Teague turned and almost all of the The team is expect- will participate in several Zone has been at Birdville High girl’s team has returned. ed to make it into the state more meets this year. School for four years and There are a total of meet in a few events if they The next meet is at has been in the district for 26 students work hard North Lake College Nata- nine years. on the swim “Several returning and con- torium for the Irving Win- TaylorSports Carpenter Editor Last year’s end of team, con- swimmers have tinue to im- ter Invitationals. It will be season results prove that sisting of 11 prove their held on Decemeber 5. the swim team has excelled guys and 15 bettered their times times. If all goes well Re- under the direction of Mike girls. from last year.” The gional Championships will Mouth guard, Teague. T h e team has al- be at Wilkerson Grienes The boys finished C o - C a p - Coach Mike Teague ready swum Natatorium on February second at the district meet tains of up to their 12 and 13. facts or farce? and girls finished in third. the Mighty e x p e c t a - The team will con- Mouth guards are very important in sports, ev- The team had regional Hawk Swim Team include tions for this year. tinue to compete in events eryone knows this. The fact of the matter is that in qualifiers in every event for Melanie Morrison, Nick “The team has with great skill and resolve high contact sports such as football, hockey, boxing the boys. Siebert and Matt Simp- been swimming very well and hopefully make it to and even basketball, players are inevitably going to For the girls, they son. through the first three regionals. be hit in the face. qualified in all events, but “Several of the re- meets of the season,” Mouth guards are great for protecting teeth. one in regional. turning swimmers have Teague said. The only exception is in hockey where many hock- “I expect similar bettered their times from Go support your ElaineStaff SwartzWriter ey players have been parodied with missing teeth. results this year,” Teague last year and the new swim- Mighty Hawk Swim Team Mouth guards are also known for being uncomfortable and hindering in times where communication is needed. Apparently, that is no longer the case for the Volleyball takes area championship New Orleans Saints. The Saints are among one of the first teams to who led in digs. begin using special flexible mouthpieces made by a “They are all great company called Makkar. The mouth pieces improve leaders and have contrib- flexibility, and are described as “game changing” by uted so much,” head coach the producers of the product. Courtney Grimes said. Invented by neuromuscular dentist Dr. Anil This is not the first Makkar, the Makkar PPM is a sports appliance that is time the Lady Hawks have custom-designed and manufactured to each individ- made it far in the playoffs. ual athlete/user. According to the product’s website, They were Area Quali- the Makkar PPM naturally aligns the athletes jaw, fiers in 2004 and 2005, and in doing so has been shown to enhance explosive Bi-District Qualifiers in power, balance, range of motion, flexibility, endur- 2006, District Qualifiers in ance and blood flow during training and competition 2007 and Regional Quar- allowing the user to maximize their performance. terfinalists in 2008. Their While other mouthpieces can be distracting 2009 title of Area Champs and uncomfortable, these are specifically designed just goes to show how as- to fit an athletes jaw, allowing better range of motion tounding the team contin- and speed. ues to be. The pieces also allow players to speak while Back: Brittany Gordon, Chandler Keilberg, Ellen Sorrells, Megan Moss Row 2: “This is one of the they are wearing the Makkar PPM, meaning better Coach Medford, Coach Vick, Caitlyn Juarez, Coach Grimes, Coach Barkesdale best groups I’ve ever communication and better teamwork. Row 3: Kelsey Plunk, Allie Plunk, Summer Queen, Kristen McCraw Front: coached. The players and Many players including Terrell Owens, Sha- Mgr: Gabby Santoy coaches have all worked so quille O’Neal and the entire New Orleans Saints The Lady Hawk vol- they were just barely de- “All the hard work, blood, hard this year to be sure we football team are known users. They have all testi- leyball team made it to the feated by Mansfield Leg- sweat and tears are finally are successful—it’s fun to fied that the pieces deliver better performance with playoffs once again, enter- acy. paying off and its -awe see all the hard work is be- a quicker reaction time, a better twist for a catch and ing with a 30-9 record, the The Lady Hawks some to take a step back ing rewarded now,” Grimes higher jumps, which they claim was impossible with best record of any other ended their season with and really look at how far said. “We expect to make the older mouthpieces. Birdville High School vol- the title of Area Champs. we came.” another deep run into the The Saints have had a couple close games, al- leyball team. “The girls worked so The Lady Hawks playoffs next season too.” most losing to the Miami Dolphins, and beating the The girls trounced hard to get to this point were led by seniors Kris- Falcons by a mere eight points. So just how much of numerous schools in the and accomplish all that ten McCraw and Caitlyn their game is skill and how much of it is their mouth- playoffs, defeating every they have,” assistant coach Juarez, who led the team KendallStaff CarlsonWriter piece? opponent in sight, until Lauren Barksdale said. in kills and Kelsey Plunk,

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