Vol. 63 Issue 8 moke Bands Softball page 4 page 9 Check out the student bands of Hear from the girl’s softball MHS and find out what new CDs ignal team and see when its first are out. game is.

Mississinewa High School #1 Indian Trail Gas City, IN Corporation makesS administrative shifts Just a by John Hueston Prom to be held At the start of the 2011-2012 school year, Mrs. Stephanie Lockwood will April 16 at fill the head principal position at MHS and Fabulous 105 Mrs. Lezlie Winter will be at central office as the Director of Curriculum and Educa- by Kristin Cassidy tional Programming. Prom 2011, Just a Dream, is less than three “It definitely will not be same Winter since Mrs. Winter will not be at the high weeks away so any junior or school on a daily basis. She has mentored senior student who wishes to Dream me through my life as my teacher, my attend prom must purchase a principal, and as a fellow administrator,” ticket by April 12. Magical Night-Juniors Danielle Mill and Alison Avery sell Lockwood said. Prom is organized by a prom ticket to junior Lexi Sands. photo by Kristin Cassidy The biggest thing Winter will miss junior class officers and junior about being head principal at MHS is the class sponsers, Ms. Collins and clouds, and a giant moon pre- After prom will be held Mrs. Jones. sented at Fabulous 105 from from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. at the students. Lockwood “It has been an honor and privi- This year’s prom has the hours of 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Marion YMCA. lege to serve the students of Mississinewa High school,” Win- been described as simple, yet The D.J. will be fired up with Some activities be- ter said. “I have valued watching the growth of our students classic. bumping amps and both the ing held at after prom will and have felt blessed to be a small part of the process.” “If everything goes as Prom Queen and King will be include swimming, miniature Winter believes the transition will be a smooth one. planned, it should look beauti- crowned. golf, Minute to Win it games, “I believe Lockwood will do an outstanding job,” ful,” said junior class officer Liz Any junior boy or girl video games, possible Zumba Winter said. “She loves Mississinewa High School, the stu- Osborne. who wish to be on the prom activities and some blow-up dents, and the faculty.” Instead of picking a ballot, purchase a prom tick- obstacle courses donated by Lockwood will face new responsibilities as head prin- theme and then deciding on et by today because the first the National Guard. There will cipal. the decoration plans, the ju- voting will be on April 4, and also be multiple prizes passed “I will now be in charge of the day to day opera- nior class officers already knew the final voting will be held on out throughout the night. tions of the high school and my responsibilities will increase,” how they wanted to decorate April 6. Slow moving seniors Students who have a Lockwood said. “I will have more of an opportunity to work the prom, but they just weren’t who want to make it in time to big appetite listen up because with the staff and students from and instructional point of sure of what the theme should see the crowing, should arrive food is one thing after prom view.” be. by 9:30 p.m. will not be lacking. Pizza, na- Winter’s duties will include completing state reports “We knew how we “I’m excited to be able chos, Subway, smoothies and and state mandates, planning and implementing professional wanted to decorate, we just to go to prom and experience more will be at the students development opportunities for administrators, teachers, and didn’t know what to call it,” it,” said junior Shelby Goodwin. service. students. said Osborne. “I’ve never been before.” “We expect everyone At this time, administrators are unsure if a new as- Students are encour- Don’t be upset when to have a good time,” said ju- sistant principal will be hired to fill Lockwood’s place. aged to join their friends in prom is over because after nior class officer Melanie - At the abyss of glowing stars, prom will just be starting. kins. Features 2 teacher Make your dollar s-t-r-e-t-c-h feature Interview with Mr. Clamme On Clothes On Food $$$ Q: What is your favorite food? *Shop online! Save time and gas. Check out *Buy the off-brands at the grocery store. A: Anything my wife makes www.retailmenot.com for discounts. *Order off the dollar menu at fast food Q: What is your favorite movie? * Go to places like TJMaxx, Boutqiue 125, restaurants. A: Home movies of my kids and Plato’s Closet to get name brands at lower prices. *Get breadsticks on Tuesdays from Circle K. Q: Do you have any children? A: Kaylin 6, Ryne 4, Addison 1 *Sell your old clothes to get money *Get fountain drinks instead of for newer clothes. Q: What is something people would bottled sodas. Or, drink tap water~it’s free! be surprised to know about you? *Wait until the item you have your A: I can bench press more than *Split your meal with a friend. eye on goes on sale. Landon Price Save on calories and cost! *Sign up for a free discount card Q: What is your favorite song? *Two words: Ramen Noodles. at your favorite store. A: “Hail Purdue”

Q: What is one word that describes On Entertainment On Gas you? *Get a Pump Perks card from New Market to A: Balding *Go to a matinee movie. save on each gallon you pump at McClures. Q: Who is your favorite cartoon character? *Rent movies from Redbox (only $1) *Car pool with friends. A: Elmer Fudd or subscribe to Netflix! *Get your car washed at Quick Mart and get Q: Who is your role model? * Get brown for $2 on Tuesdays at Tanlines 10 cents off each gallon of gas. A: My dad

*Stay in and have a movie and game night. *Use your golf cart when the weather gets Q: If you had to be an animal, warmer and save on gas mileage. what would it be? *Buy songs, not albums, from online stores A: An elephant such as iTunes. *Pump your gas in the mornings or evenings for better gas price economy. Q: How long have you been teach- *Check out discount days that many zoos, ing at MHS? museums, or other entertainment locations *Check out www.gaspricewatch.com to find A: 10 years offer on their websites. the lowest gas prices in the area. Opinions OutsidetheBox by John Hueston 33 The end of the school might have to repeat a class. Don’t forget about your Thumbs Up or Down year is getting a lot priorities. To the release of Apple’s iPad 2 closer, closer than TO ALL SENIORS: DON’T GET SENIORITIS! To the 11,000 dead and many missing in Japan some of us even realize. I understand your high-school career is coming to To 18 people arrested for assault on 11-year-old As summer break quickly a close, and you’re preparing for the real world and girl in Texas approaches, it’s easy to college, but you have to stay on top of your work! I get excited and forget about know college is exciting but also fearfull to you right To thehigh gas prices school work, or to get irritated now, especially for some who are going into the armed To the Pope’s new book: “Violence Never In God’s with school and start talking back to teachers. Even forces or straight into work. Don’t let your emotions Name” get the best of you and cause you to forget about though we’re in the last nine-weeks of the year, your To all the recent fights at MHS grades and attitude still matter! Keep them both up! your grades and to keep a good attitude. If you get With the warmer weather approaching, many in enough trouble, the school might try to keep you To all the April Fools’ pranksters of us are getting excited for the flip flops, bathing suits, for another year, and I know you wouldn’t like that. and pools. But summer’s not here yet, so don’t let your High school will be over before you know it, and you mind wander because you’re excited for the end of the may even find that you miss parts about it. Enjoy it year and for summer to come. If your grades slip, you now; don’t wish it away.

member the cliche saying, “It’s not goodbye, it’s I’ll see you later.” The world today makes it easier than ever to AsktheExpert stay in touch: email, Facebook, the postal system, and Dear Ethel, cell phones. If you really don’t want a goodbye to be How do you cope with saying goodbye a goodbye then don’t let it be. Stay in touch with one to someone you love? I’m not talking about another and hold tight to the friendships and relation- when they die, but when they move away or ships. graduate to go on into the real world. How do It’s so important to realize that love is what you deal with that? Sincerely, Frightened links us all together. You love your parents, your best Dear Frightened, friend, your sisters, and your brothers. If they moved First let’s discuss what “the real world” actu- away would you let that love fade? No, I don’t think What is your favorite song? ally is. It’s a hit television show that was first broad- you would. Love for another person is what keeps cast in 1992 and is MTV’s longest running series. “Cool Me Down” by Roscoe Dash people talking, it’s what keeps friends being friends, Though I’m pretty sure that’s not the real world you -Andrew Wilds and it’s the basis in which the most important relation- are talking about. ships start. Love freely, because it’s the one emotion “Greedy by Alleah” But since you asked me, I’m going to say this that has no definition, so you can make up the rules -Janelle May one little thing. Don’t be afraid of the real world when as you go. Love willingly, because it’s what your heart all you’re hearing is mixed up stories about it. Let was designed to do. Love strongly, because no matter “Money In My Pocket” by Lil Wayne your version of the real world be determined by you. how many times you’re pushed down on your face, you -Nick Eck It may not be so scary when you get out there and have the will to stand back up. And most importantly, you may live to be the happiest person in the world. love courageously, because it’s the relationships that “143” by Bobby Brackins All you have to do is have the confidence in yourself. you have now that will carry you through the rest of -Kelsey Kimes Now let’s move on to the saying goodbye. I’ll your days. be the first to admit that saying goodbye to someone I hoped this helped some. Personally, I think “Funny Farm” by Dr. Demento is not easy. When someone you love moves away or you should change your name from Frightened to Fear- -Brianna Deaton graduates it’s very tough on those left behind. When less. They aren’t going away forever unless your love the senior class graduated last year I watched many fades. So don’t let it. Yours truly, Ethel. “American Pie” by Don McClean people sob and I heard many goodbyes, and it was really hard. But through all of this, it’s important to re- Have a question? Ask the expert at -Ben Eby [email protected]

Purpose Editor-in-Chief Letters to the Editor It is the policy of Mississinewa School Cor- The Smoke Signal is a student-run, Katie Rowe The Smoke Signal will accept letters to poration not to discriminate on the basis of open forum publication. Its sole the editor. All letters must be signed, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, purpose is to inform and entertain although we may withhold names in print or disability, in its programs, activities, or em- the students and community of Staff by request. Letters will not be printed if ployment policies as required by the Indiana Mississinewa High School. Chris Biehl, Kristin Cassidy, they are libelous, obscene, an invasion of Civil Rights Law (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII Dalton Coppock, John Hueston, privacy, or will cause a physical disruption (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act Adviser Summer Niverson, Morgan Richards, of the school day. The Smoke Signal staff of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Mrs. April Dickey Kayla Wright, Eric Rodriguez reserves the right to edit letters for length, Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and grammar, and punctuation. the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS §12101,et. seq.).

4 Features Student musicians look to break onto the scene by Summer Niverson MHS is full of artistic students, from photogra- Maine’s band, however, doesn’t stick to a phers to painters to musicians. Few students, however, specific genre of music. know about the student-run bands that are circulating Being in a band is “The awesome thing about music is that there “ are so many things that can be done with it,” said throughout MHS. “I love to play music,” said junior Brandon my creative outlet. Maine. “We don’t bother with specific styles.” Case, “and I wanted to do so with others.” - For both bands, they are able to find time to Case has been in a band for three years with Brandon Case practice without it getting in the way of school. ” “We try to practice at least once a week,” said junior Kooper Smith, and sophomores Scott Atkins and Jakob Harris. Case. “We just try to make time for it.” “I play the drums, Scott and Jakob play guitar, with a friend from Marion High School. “School doesn’t really get in the way, but I wish and Kooper plays the bass,” said Case. “I play guitar, piano, and sing vocals,” said we did have more time to practice,” said Maine. They call themselves Charming Cassandra and Maine. “I also played the drums one time.” Even when practice isn’t possible, their joy in characterize their music as Indie Rock. His band currently has no name and they get music keeps them going. “We haven’t performed anywhere yet,” said together to practice whenever time allows. “[Being in a band] is my creative outlet,” said Atkins, “but we’re trying our best to find opportuni- “The best part about being in a band is just Case. ties. playing together,” said Maine. “It’s so much fun to just “It’s great to get to do something I love and Sophomore Connor Maine is in another band mess around with music.” actually see that it yields results,” said Atkins.

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Lupe Fiasco’s new album “Lasers” “Stronger” is Sara Evans’ sixth brings a new way to look at the Hip Hop album, and includes her hit single A Lit- genre. It has deep meaning and mentions tle Bit Stonger, which topped iTunes and issues ranging from politics to racisism. Fi- the country charts. Evans has sold over 5 million albums and has Dennis L Roach, Agent asco tells a story in each one of his songs that flows perfectly. taken home the Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist 144 East Main Street Artist like Trey Songz and Skylar Grey are featured in this CD, and of the year. This, however, is Evans’ first release in five years, Gas City, IN 46933 every song on “Lasers” is great. If you are tired of the same old after taking leave to get married and have children. Perhaps the Bus: 765-674-9831 gangster rap and want lyrics that have meaning, I highly suggest time off has made Evans even more in tune with her emotions, www.dennisroach.com listening to this album. -Chris Biehl because I was easily able to connect to the lyrics and found her music soothing to listen to. I highly recommend listening to it Recommended Tracks: Words I Never Said, The Show Goes and even downloading it. -Katie Rowe

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News Updates News Clips 5 On Friday, March 11, Japan was rattled March Madness comes to a close next D e s p i t e by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake. The earthquake week. The Final Four teams are set, with games being on medical caused widespread destruction to the country. on Saturday and the NCAA championship game on leave, Steve Jobs Later that day, a tsunami spawned by the Monday at Relient Stadium in Houston. No number personally unveiled quake decimated cities along the coast of Japan. one seeds advanced to the final rounds of the NCAA the new Apple iPad With over 11,000 already confirmed dead, and tournament this year, but instead this year’s Final 2 on March 2. thousands more missing, this earthquake/tsunami Four includes three-seeded UConn, four-seeded “We’ve been combo is proving to be one of the most deadly Kentucky, eight-seeded Butler, and elevent-seeded working on this natural disasters in history. Virginia Commonweath, all of which pulled off up- product for a while On top of the massive death toll from the sets to get to the Final Four. Butler, in Indianapolis, and I just didn’t natural phenomena in Japan, nuclear reactors in is making history as Indiana’s first college to make want to miss today,” Jobs said. Japan are experiencing critical failure. One has the Final Four in back- Almost since its release on March 11, the already exploded and the others have released to-back years. iPad 2 has been hard to find. radioactive mate- Saturday’s first game The iPad 2 shortage has given an opening rial into the atmo- will be VCU vs. Butler for the iPad’s lesser known competitor, the Motorola sphere. The fall- at 6:09 p.m. followed Android XOOM. out is expected to by Kentucky vs. UConn The XOOM is similar to the iPad with a few reach even into at 8:49 p.m. The differences. The XOOM loads web sites faster, and the west coast of championship will be uses the Android Marketplace, while the iPad 2 is the United States. on Monday, April 4; tip more user friendly and uses iTunes App Store. off will be at 9:00p.m.

What television show do you never miss?

I have been watching Family Every week I look forward Guy since I was a kid. I have seen ev- to American Idol. I try ery episode. Family Guy puts a funny not to miss one episode spin or lighter side on things because it is probably my happening in our world today. favorite show. I love music Family Guy, in my opinion, is one so I enjoy seeing all kinds of of the best shows I have ever people sing so many differ- seen. It’s bad “I don’t care what you ent genres. I like the auditions

think” attitude and jokes made on Austin Burton because I love seeing people the show are hilarious. It’s unlike any who think they’re good embar- other show I’ve ever seen. No epi- rass themselves. But I also like sode disappoints me and that’s why seeing how much the sing- I continue watching it. If you haven’t ers improve throughout the seen Family Guy then I suggest that season. American you give it a chance. You never know, Idol is on Wednesdays and maybe you’ll love it like I did. Thursdays from 8-10 p.m. Family Guy is on TBS at 8/7 p.m. Dylan Bryant on Fox. central on Mondays.

I watch My Life as Liz Pretty Little Liars is the every week simply best show on TV. Every because it is such a single episode keeps you good show! Liz is a very guessing. There isn’t an down to Earth girl who I episode that is boring to can relate to and the show make you not watch it. The really portrays her life just as it show is basically a murder is. It’s not like all the other reality mystery and every episode you shows you see these days. They watch just gets a little more also find a way to add humor Jordyn Lilly confusing about who it could to the show. It’s a show about be. Because of this it makes a typical young girl just trying you want to keep watching it to to adjust to a real life ouside of figure out more clues. her small town living in Burleson, Pretty Little Liars is on Texas. Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC My Life as Liz airs at 11 p.m. Ashlea Nash Family. on Tuesdays on MTV. 6 Centerspread April You Got Canned Plastic Wrapped

A great prank to pull on April One of the most fun pranks Fool’s Day is the can prank. You to pull is plastic-wrapping a toilet. get anywhere from 20-50 cans It sounds childish, but taking some (empty) and stack them on the plastic wrap from your kitchen opening side of a door. You need and going up to your parent’s room (or anyone else deserving of the to stack them in pyramid forma- tion and the more cans the better. prank) and wrapping it around the I suggest putting them in front of a toilet seat can be the funniest prank family member’s bedroom early in of all. I suggest using two to three the morning so the first layers of plastic wrap depending on thing they wake up to is the size of the toilet seat. Try doing this late at night 50 noisy cans they have to move or clean so when the person being up. You can also do pranked wakes up to use the prank with cups or the bathroom in the middle other stackable objects. of the night, he won’t sus- pect anything.

Flour Shower Hidden Items Several theories surround April Fool’s Day origins Flour Shower is a hilarious prank by Dalton Coppock to pull. To pull off this prank, wait Though April Fool’s day is not considered One prank that confuses until a friend or family member a legal holiday, it is widely recognized as a day takes a shower. While they are people is the hidden item prank. for people to play practical jokes and appreciate Pick an individual that you know showering, get a of general foolishness. big pitcher well, possibly live with, and flour and wait until you hear your Traditionally in some countries such as friend or family member turn the throughout the whole day put ran- New Zealand, the UK, Australia, and South Afri- ca, the jokes only last until noon. Someone who water off. Sneak into the bathroom dom items in random places. plays a joke after noon is considered an “April as quietly as possible and aim over Start out in the morning by putting a fork in their jacket pocket or an Fool”. In other countries, such as America, the the top of the shower. Then pour jokes can last all day. orange in the back of their hood. your pitcher full of flour onto the Where April Fool’s Day first started is a person. Your victim will have to Then evolve it into putting din- bit of a mystery. Some people would say that ner rolls or shoes into a purse. take another shower to rinse it all off. For even more humor, re- Continue to put items into peat your actions after the person’s pockets, but just make sure no second shower. one catches you doing it. End If flour is in short supply you can the prank by putting the items substitute it for sugar, cold water, or in their pillow cases so even soap. when the person lies down for the night, he still isn’t safe. Centerspread 7

Scotch Tape What’s under my tire?

To prank someone with One of the funniest pranks Scotch tape is a classic prank. to pull is to every day put some- thing different underneath your You can put some tape on key victim’s . Start out with holes as well a car doors. If car tire something simple like a ketchup you put the tape over the key packet or a banana. Then move to hole, the person will attempt to bigger items like ketchup bottles fit the key in. Since the tape is and plastic bowls. clear the person will not see it If you want to be creative, at first glance. The person will think he has the wrong you can put Fourth of July pop- key or maybe even think pers underneath the tires so when that he is locked out your victim backs out of the drive- of the car. If your victim is way he will be very surprised to smart, he will eventually see hear multiple pops under their tires. the tape and know that he Just make sure no one sees was the victim of a classic you putting the items under the prank. tires. And, of course, don’t put any- thing under the tires that will actu- ally do any real damage.

Several theories surround April Fool’s Day origins by Dalton Coppock Though April Fool’s day is not considered the dates celebrates the changing of the seasons, Another claim is that when the Gregorian a legal holiday, it is widely recognized as a day while others believe it comes from the adoption of calender changed from the Julian, those who for- for people to play practical jokes and appreciate a new calender. got the change and attempted to celebrate the general foolishness. April Fool’s can be tracked back to the new year, which was previously the first of April, Traditionally in some countries such as 1500s. In one theory for the date’s origin, the were teased as April fools. New Zealand, the UK, Australia, and South Afri- person that was at the end of receiving the prank The history of America, April Fools Day, ca, the jokes only last until noon. Someone who was known as an “April Fish”, because a young was introduced by English, Scotch and French to plays a joke after noon is considered an “April fish can easily be caught. Another theory for the colonists. One of the forefathers’ favorite jokes Fool”. In other countries, such as America, the origin of April’s Fools Day stems from Chaucer’s was to send someone on a “fool’s errand.” For ex- jokes can last all day. Canterbury Tales, where a character is tricked ample, one might have been asked to go out and Where April Fool’s Day first started is a by a fox on what some readers interpreted to be obtain a copy of “ The History of Adam’s Grandfa- bit of a mystery. Some people would say that April 1. ther,” or to bring back some “sweet vinegar.” FOOL’S Sports 83 Sports Guyde Drew Brees are some of the many Baseball kicks off stars who are suing the NFL and filing for anti-trust suit. The players suspect tonight vs. Hamilton SE by Dalton that the NFL conspired to deny the players’ ability to market their servic- Coppock by Eric Rodriguez es. Manning and Vincent Jackson are also few of many that are free-agents The Mississinewa Indians boys baseball team kicks off its season this offseason. tonight at five p.m. with a home game against Hamilton Southeastern. The NFL is in a lock-out situ- The lock-out that has taken “Hamilton Southeastern is a 4A powerhouse. They will come ready ation. The bargaining agreement is place is not very fair for the players to play,” Coach Steve Quaderer said. up, and until players and owners and the fans. Some people thrive off of The Indians’ game plan to handle a challenge this big is to keep it come to an agreement, there will be football, and season ticket holders are simple and do it right. no games played this coming foot- going to be very upset. Players are not “It’s a very simple game; throw the ball, catch the ball, and hit the ball season. going to be able to do what they are ball, and that is what our focus is going to be this year,” Quaderer said. Players who are getting great at, which is play football. Foot- Junior Andrew Wilds is on board with the Indians’ game plan this drafted this year have been asked ball is their lives and having the lock- year. not to attend the draft, showing that out is just keeping them away from “I think if we play how the game is supposed to be played, we will they are protesting as well. Some what they have worked hard for their do better this year,” Wilds said. of the players getting drafted are whole lives. Lock- Although returning from a season of only seven wins and a total of not happy about the idea of not at- outs are never fun. In my opinion, 17 losses, the team has high hopes for a more successful season through tending the draft. NFL Commissioner the players should accept a slight pay focusing on team cohesiveness. Roger Goodell agrees. He thinks that cut just so they can do what they are See Baseball, page 9 boycotting the draft is a real shame great at. They will still get paid a great because a chance to attend a draft is deal of money; they need to make a a once-in-a lifetime opportunity and small sacrifice to continue playing the it is a special opportunity for them. game. Coming to an agreement will No games being played this allow Cam Newton, Mark Ingram, Nick NFL season means that most football Fairley, Marcell Dareus, and Patrick fans will have to find something else Peterson an opportunity to show the to do on Sundays and other shows to league what they can do and that they watch on Monday nights. This whole are the real deal. lock-out situation and bargaining Reach an agreement, already. agreement is more confusing than End the lock-out. Peyton Manning’s audibles. Tom Brady, Manning, and IPFW athlete of the issue by Kristin Cassidy Unified basketball standout Chris Colvin started off his season with two wins, five points, and unfortunately, a broken ankle. While playing in his second game of the season, Colvin broke his ankle directly after shooting and scoring a three point shot. “It stinks right now not being able to play,” said Colvin. Colvin is one of the team’s shooting guards while still having the skills to help the team in any way he can. “My favorite part of playing basketball is play- ing with the team,” commented Colvin. Even though Colvin is out of the lineup for the rest of the season, he still plans to cheer on his team while they play. Chris Colvin “I hope they do good and will be successful, “ said Colvin. basketball 3 10 Senior Spotlights Senior Spotlights

Ed Stacey Joey Taylor enior Lloyd Spotlights Ritter Cooper Becker

Nickname Biggen Ed Macy Joe Tater-Tot Favorite TV show? Rob and Big Criminal Minds American Idol I Love Lucy Favorite color? Black Neon Green Green Green Breathe Carolina at the mo- Favorite band/singer? Skillet Lady Antebellum Dr. Dre ment, but I love all music! Favorite actor/actress? 50 Cent I don’t really have one Will Smith Maryl Streep

Favorite superhero? Superman Iron Man The Hulk Wonder Woman Favorite class taken? Tucker Any of Mr. Childer’s classes DECA Speech

Favorite place to shop? The mall Wet Seal and Hot Topic Big and Tall Store Charolette Russe

Want to be when grow up? Auto technician Nurse Youth pastor Speech therapist People who are too quick to Pet peeve? ------When people chomp FEET! judge their gum Celebrity you’d ask to ------I need someone who can Tyra Banks Ryan Reynolds prom? dance, so Kenny Wormald

Meagan Kylee Cody Russ Barnhart Hartman Carter Rodriguez

Nickname Meg Meg Ky Carter Pusslle The Office Teen Mom and Desperate X Games Degrassi Favorite TV show? Housewives Favorite color? Blue Yellow Blue Blue ------Favorite band/singer? John Mayer Carrie Underwood ------Favorite actor/actress? Morgan Freeman Bradley Cooper None ------

Favorite superhero? Batman Spiderman Aaron Ross Green Lantern Favorite class taken? AP U.S. history ------European history Favorite place to shop? Delia’s Charolette Russe Wal-Mart Buddy’s Mart

Want to be when grow up? Psychiatrist Pediatric nurse Don’t know yet Construction manager

When people wake me up When people chomp their Chewing with your mouth Pet peeve? when I’m trying to sleep I can’t stand when I can’t do food a trick on my bike open Celebrity you’d ask to Will Ferrell Taylor Lautner No one ------prom? Senior Spotlights 11 Tyler Jessica Shawna Janelle enior May Spotlights Smelser Lytle Butcher

Nickname T-Smelz Jess, J, Jessie Shawna Sue “J” Favorite TV show? Family Guy Jersey Shore Big Brother Teen Mom Favorite color? Red Bright colors Lime green Yellow Favorite band/singer? Dethklok Waka Flocka Flame Sugarland Roscoe Dash & Nicki Minaj Favorite actor/actress? Sylvester Stallone T. I Hilary Swank & Leonardo Sandra Bullock Dicaprio Favorite superhero? Ironman My mom, dad, sisters, and Mrs. Daniels My pappaw brothers Favorite class taken? Shop Peer tutoring Marketing Peer tutoring Favorite place to shop? Levi’s The mall Fashion Bug Rue 21 & Vanity Accountant/Financial Special education teacher Want to be when grow up? Pro biker A registered nurse Advisor People making noise when When people grind their Chomping gum People who don’t take sports Pet peeve? I’m doing something teeth seriously

Celebrity you’d ask to Gerard Butler Taylor Lautner prom? Jessica Alba Trey Songz

Justin Ryan Sarah Emily Little Porter Wickham Rodriguez

Nickname J-Lit Porter I don’t have one Em SportsCenter Bleach Weeds Favorite TV show? Desperate Housewives Green Yellow Favorite color? Blue Green for money Favorite band/singer? Wiz Khalifa Hollywood Undead Lil Wayne John Mayer Steve Carell, Edward Favorite actor/actress? Will Ferrell Jim Carrey Gerard Butler Norton, Jason Stantham Favorite superhero? Spiderman The Punisher Me Wonder Woman

Favorite class taken? Advanced gym Civil War history Visual communications 2D Art Favorite place to shop? Hollister GameStop Spencers Forever 21 Want to be when grow up? A soldier in the U.S army Animator Graphic designer A lawyer When people try to tell me Pet peeve? When people talk way too Lying When people stare close with bad breath what to do Colin Ferrell or James Celebrity you’d ask to Megan Fox Megan Fox Orlando Bloom prom? Franco Entertainment Complete the Sudoku puzzle so that each 12 Sudoku and every row, column, and region contains the numbers one through nine only once. WEEKENDpreviewpreview voices from compiled by Summer Niverson the crowd Movies Opening Tonight Where did you go over “Source Code” –A soldier takes part in an experimental procedure to solve a train spring break? bombing. His consciousness is transferred to the body of a commuter where he “I went to experiences the bombing repeatedly until Tennessee.” he can track down the culprit. -Victoria Line “Insidious” –A couple and their three children move into a new home only to find themselves in a battle with venge- ful spirits. After one of their children falls into a coma, they call on a team of ghost “I went to hunters and a psychic to drive out the evil Honduras over before losing their child. spring break.” -Colby Colyer “Hop” –An animated tale about an out- of-work slacker bunny named Fred who accidentally injures the Easter Bunny and must take care of him as he recovers. “I went to Panama City Beach.” popsicle jokes Comedy Shows Tonight -Emily Rodriguez Why did the baseball player get arrested? Adam Carolla HE WAS CAUGHT STEALING SECOND BASE Old National Centre in Indy 8:00 p.m. $41.50 per ticket Why did the football coach go to the bank? TO GET HIS QUARTERBACK “I went to Gatlinburg, Tennessee with What is a hermit? Concerts Tonight Ashley Herring A GIRL’S BASEBALL MIT Here Come The Mummies and her family.” Vogue Theatre in Indy -Karissa Justice 9:00 p.m. What did the grape do when it got stepped on? $25.25 per ticket IT LET OUT A LITTLE WHINE

“I went to What did one tomato say to the other as they rolled down the hill? GO AHEAD. I’LL KETCHUP Games Tonight Kentucky over Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks spring break.” Conseco Fieldhouse in Indy -Jeremy Walton 7:00 p.m. What kind of license does a pharmacist have? A LICENSE TO PILL $15-$245 per ticket

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